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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-01-24
FLAG PRESENTED COLOR BEAR.
ER. ..t.
Confederate Battle Flag at Lee Birth
day Exercises Has Interesting His.
tory.

The following incident is connected
with the Confederate flag i'm posses
sion of Judge Thos. E. Richardson,
which was used Friday in the exer-
cises at the high school: The fol-
lowing extracts is from the historical
sketch of the First Regiment OF Soutl
Carolina artillery. written by Capt.
Chas. II. Inglesby of Charleston:
When the surrender came at
Greensboro, N. c., April eth, 1865,
there were only about eleven officer
and about one hundred and twenty
five men to be paroled. 1t had gone
into the field two months before with
one thousand men and forty-five OF
ficers. Sergt. David II. Welch, o.
Company f of Sumter County, S. c.,
had been the color bearer Throughout;
the whole march and in both fights
(Averysborough and Bentonville.) H
was as brave and splendid a soldier
as ever wore the grey. In the
charges the regimcntal battle flag was
always to the front, and enabled the
regiment to preserve it's alignment,
by closing in and dressing on the col.
ors. When the arms were stacked fo~
the last time to be turned over to
the federals, the flag which Sergt
Welch had so nobly borne through
storms Of shot and shell was taken
from its staff and the empty staff
placed upon one Of the stacks to be
be presented to Gen. Sherman. Afte,
the officers and men had been paroled
and the command disbanded, the Of
ficers held meeting. We had hon
ored the flag. The question arose.
what shall We do with it? Who shal
have 1t? Some one suggested that
no one was so much entitled to it as
the brave man who had borne il
With one voice every man said aye"
Sergt. Welch was called for. He had
gone. Lieut.. Colcock was forthwith
mounted on a horse. and directed tc
take the flag and ride after Sergt.
Welch, and in the name of the officer
OF the First South Carolina regi-
ment Of artillery to present it to him.
l well remember Colcock's report up
on his return, an hour or two later.
He had overtaken Sergt. Welch, in
formed him Of this action Of the Of
flcers and handed him the pledge.
The gallant soldier took it into his
hands. tenderly kissed it and burs.
into tears. unbuttoned his coat, and
placed the flag next to his heart. He
was unable, in his condition to say q
word. but his action was more eio-
quent than would have been any
words which he could have spoken.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-01-24
LANDED AT PERNANlBUCO.

Washington, Jan. 19.-The first Of
hcial reports of the activities of the
German raider were received at the
State department today from Consul
Stewart at Penambuco. He report:
that two hundred and thirty-twc
members of the crews Of ships sunk
by the German raider. including ten
Americans. five Of whom are negroes
have been landed there. No live
were lost.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-01-24
w. L. T. Plans to Train Operators

w. L. Il. IEsnS to Ifain Operators.
The Western Union Telegraph Co.
has offered a bonus to about 1000
manager-operatOrs in small cities and
towns for each junior operator such
managers shall enlist and train. This
unusual step arises out Of the extra
ordinary growth in the use of the
telegraph and the consequent need
for competent operators to handle
the company's business with the dis
patch which its standards require.
Any perSon--man or womGn-over
the age of 1G and with the requisite
education and intelligence can become
a junior operator. The company pro-
Vides the necessary instruction free
When the junior grade is reached,
employment is assured.
In the larger cities, telegraph
schools are already maintained for
teaching operators. These, however,
have not been able to turn out a suf-
ficient number of trained men and
women to wholly meet the present
demands. 1t is now sought to give
persons in smaller places as we'll as
the cities an opportunity to study
telegraphy either by exclusive appli-
cation or in conjunction with their
other employment.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-01-24
GERMANS SECURE PRIZE.

=
Berlin. Jan. 10 (via Amsterdam to
London).-The British steamer Var
rowdale was brought into harbor on
December 81 as prize by a prize
crew Of 16 men, says an official state
ment issued tonight. She carried 469
prisoners, the crews Of steamers cap!
tured by German auxiliary cruiser
in the Atlantic ocean.
The prisoners on the Yarrowdale
were from one Norwegian and seven
British vessels. The cargoes Of the
captured vessels, the statement adds,
consisted principally of war material
for the entente allies and foodstuffs.
Three of the vessels sunk were
armed British merchantmen.
The bringing in of the Yarrowdale,
the statement continues, had been
Kept secret for military reasons but
IN view Of the statement of the Brit
ish admiralty on January II it was
decided to make the news public. The
prize crew Of the Yarrowdale was
commanded by Deputy Officer Badc-
witz.
The official statement follows:
The English steamer Yarrowdale.
OF $500 tons, was brought into har-
Dor on the 31st of December as =
prize by prize crew of 16 men. She
had aboard 469 prisoners, namely the
crews Of one Norwegian and seven
English ships which were captured by
one Of our auxiliary cruisers in tbc
Atlantic ocean.
Inc cargoes OF the captured ves-
sells consisted principally of war ma
terial for our enemies from America
ana foodstuffs, including 5000 tons OF
wheat, 1000 tons of flour and 900
horses. The Yarrowdale had on board
liz motor lorries, one motor car
o'3oO cases of rifle cartridges. 80. 600
rolls OF barbed wire end $500 tons of
steel bars. besides lar~c quantity of
meats, bacon and sausages.
VI the vessels sunk three of the
British were armed. Among the
crews or the captured vessels are 1913
SUBJECTS of neutral states who, as well
rs enemy subjects. have been removed
as prisoners of war in so far as thev
had taken pay on armed enemy YES
sells. The commander of the nrize
crew is Deputy Officer Badewitz.
'The bringing in of the Yorrow-
dale has been kept secret up to this
time for military reasons which IN
view of the British admiralty state
ment of January II are no Longer.
operative.
1T Is noteworthy that the British
admiralty resolved to announce to the
public these losses, which date from
some considerable time back. only
when the losses were made known L,
he neutral world by the arrival OF
the japanese prize Hudson Maru in
a Brazilian harbor."
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-01-24

Any little wound or abrasion of the
flesh occurring in cold weather that
is not promptly treated becomes a
pad sore and is difficult to heal. Ap-
ply Ballard's Snow Liniment at once
when such accidents happen. The
wound heals promptly and soon does
away with the annoyance of a band
age. Price 25c. soc and s1.OO Der
bottle. Sold by Sibert's Drug Store.--
Advt.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-01-24

Lame back may come from over
work, cold settled in the muscles Of
the back, or from disease. In the two
former cases the right remedy is
Ballard's Snow Liniment. It should
be rubbed in thoroughly over the af-
fected part, the relief will be prompt
and satisfactory. Price Csc, soc ana
sl.OO per bottle. Sold by Sibert's
Drug Store.-Advt
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-01-24
BANK ROBBERS KILLED.

Oklahoma City. Jan. 19.-Oscar
Poe. William Hart and Harry Hart,
bank robbers. were killed by a posse
near Okmulgee today. This gang
have robbed many banks in Oklaho-
ma.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-01-24

Columbia, Jan. 19.-The railroad
commission has ordered a hearing
on the demurrage rules for February
2S. Representatives of the demur-
rage bureau and shippers will at
tend.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-01-24

A dry. hacking cough is hard on
he lungs. often causing them 10
bleed. Ballard's Horehound SyruD
- Il healing balm that quickly re-
)airs damage in the lungs and ali
passages. Price 25c. sos and $40,
,er bottle. Sold by Sibert's Drus
Store.--Advt.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-01-24

The liver loses its activity at times
and needs help. Hcrbine is an ef-
fective liver stimulant 1t also puri-
iies the bowels, strengthens digestion
and restores strength, Vigor and
cheerful spirits. Price soc. Sold by
Sill erts Drug Store.-Advt.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-01-24

Heartburn, indigestion or distress
of the stomach is instantly relieved
by Herhirc. 1t forces the badly di-
Ses' GOD on; of the body and re-
stores tone in the stomach and bow
els. Price soc. Sold by Sibert's Drug
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-01-24
CHIEF OF POLICE KILLS ENEMY
Fatal Shooting ARRAY In Lynchburg
Tennesspe

Lynchburg. Jan. 19.-Chief of Po
lice James stoll fatally shot Jane
silverteeth today. The killing grew
out Of an old quarrel.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-01-24
It's because their
Turkish blend
is BALANCED

DdldnCcO.--tu 1S WHAT
makes Fatima's blend COM
Portable, both whiJe you're
smoking and efter,Oard, too.
The milder tobaccos in
this Turkish blend are so
we'll balanced with the
richer, fuller-Aavored leaves
as to entirely offset all "oily
heaviness''- the cause of
discomfort in so many other
cigarettes.
And this very blending
which makes Fatimas so com.
Portable land therefore so
sensible) is also just what
imparts that unusually good
Fatima taste.
But even 90, you alone can
decide whether or not you
like Fatimas. That's easyto
settle-try them. -
As4uxMy...:sssesoes
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-20

died Q natural death and mo branch
OF the marketing division wa started.
Now another mere . being made.
and q japanese merchant. Nh Mia,
zawa. Is in communicative with Su-
perintendent A. Z. Longiey nf the
marketing division h Honolulu, and
tile two are threshing out the pros and
cons Of the branch market PROPOSE
ton. Is
The japanese trader hss made the
statement that producerG &c garden
truck and otaef sum here. IN the past
have been waiting COR their returns
u coin and he Asked what was the
trouble. Mr.. Longley states that dur
ing 1915 there was some delay pc
cause the department was up, against
Il for funds and was trying TO Intro
duce the fresh pineaRpIe on the coast.
The superintendent. however. de-
Glars now that everything In the mar.
netting division Is run h Q business.
like manh9 and that there can be
no complaints along the lines mem
icicd ne&saSiays
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-20
PEOPLE TO
HOLD CONVENTION
AT MILLS SCHOOL
Cosmopolitan Memberships Of
Local c. E. Societies
viii Take Part

The Oahu Young Peoples Christian
Union Is TO have a rousing convention
on Saturday, March II, at Mills school
from 3 O'Clock In the afternoon to 3
O'Clock in the evening. II is to be AN
unusual gathering, I'm fact. model
convention. Its promoters do not
deny Il. They assert that Honolulu
has all the makings for as good a
convention as the mainland ever pro
duced and they intend to stage 80
successful a meeting on March IL that
Christian Endeayor and Epworth
League circles in the states will tfke
notice.
The rally ct Mills VIII haze for
It's general theme The Young Pe.rle
OF Honolulu and its motto IS found
In Timothy, 2:15, "Giye diligence
to present myself approved unto God,
a workman that needeth not to be
ashamed, handling Alright the word Of
truth" The Oahu Young Peoples
Christian Union Is made up of Christ
ian Endeayor societies In the various
churches and schools OF the city. IN
Guiding japanese. Chineise, Hawaii
ans. Koreans, Portuguese and other
nationalities IN ifs cosmopolitan mem
bership.
Practical conferences for officers,
and committee leaders will be fest-
ure of the convention, also stirring
general addresses, spirited chorus
singing. led in the afternoon by
George A. Andrus and In the evening
by Stanley Livingston. and an oppor.
tunity for the workers In different
societies to meet each other at the
recreation and supper periods. Basket
luneheons will be brought by those in.
attendance and hot coffee and eboe-
olate win be furnished by Mills school.
Every detail has been carefully work
ed out and q program Of publicity
manned ont.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-20
Want funds FOR
TARGET PRACTISE
fsp.-ial slar.Bsilssl. csrrsspsaas.esl

H1LO. Feb. 16.-Col j. ID. Easton,
n. O. H., b working hard. through the
adIutant-generai or the territory, to
have the federal government appropri.
ate the sum Of $500 for the purpose
Hof Improving existing rife rangeslon
the island Of Hawaii and for also es.
tablshing new ranges In different see.
tions Of the island.
Chi. Eastcn said yesterday that With
$500 he. could so improve the Hilo
range that "a mens would be able to
fire at the same time fnstead Of six az
at Iresent. The, operations on the
range are handicapped q lot Sby the
fact that only half q 0ozen men can
shoot at the same time, = =
There Is also handicap. through
the fact that although shooting II
Gone at 500 and 1000 yards, the rifle-
meh have to move back and dig in
in order TO get ranges at those dis
tanees. II Is realized that there should
be proper ranges for the distances
me1tioled and, II : the appropriation
IL gthnted. these viii be at once estab-
lislied. There, Is also q shortage OF
targets and these will be added to as
soon as possible.
The balance Of the $500 II allowed
wilIsbe expended on 10 country ranges
which need attention. Riflemen viii
be encouraged On every possible way
to ,take I'D the 6poft OF shooting 1and
1t Il pointed out that civilian rifle
corps can easily he Established II q
few. men get together and organize .
club. The federal government win pro-
vide rifles and "a certain. amount OF
ammunition and II IL thought by some
people that something OF the sort
shohld be started. outside Of the ma.
iiohal guards altogether.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-20

psFS IFss, aranalate1 Eyell1ss 1E1
quickly relieved hy Murine Eve Reme0y. Ne
sI1nrtlng, Just Eye Comfort. AZ Jour Druggists
~ bgsman. SIC prP Rotsie. Fer hook of ne
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-20
Still STAND FOR
CHOPP|NG Trees


Because OF the claim that from an
engineering standpoint the ironwood
trees at Kapioiani Park stand in the
way of a public improvement and also
because Of constant element OF dan
ger II they be allowed to stand, the
engineering departments OF both the
city and county and the Honolulu
Rapid Transit & Land Company have
agreed that unless a better plan tn
save them is suggested the trees
should he cut down, according 20
George Collins. city and county engi-
neer.
THE matter has been considered
from all angles" said Collins, "and
while | am always sorry TO see any
tree cut down, in this case Il has be-
come a necessity IL the paving OF
kalakaua avenue is to be properly
DONE"
Collins says, however, that no
precipitous action viii be taken and
ample time win be given for every
body to be heard.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-20
TEXAS COWBOYS GATHER
TO AvENGE SLAIN MATES

Ell PASO, Tex, Feb. 19.-unless
the government interfeEes the cow
boys Of the Southwest will take into
their own hands the avenging Of the
murder Of three Of their number By
Mexican bandits last week.
Such at least is the gist Of the re-
port that has reached this city from
the Hachita district. where the muir
ders took place. According to these
statements, cowboys. under the leader
shop OF one Salisbury, are now organ
izing a band of SO riders. who will
follow the murderers across the bor-
der as a punitive force, and II pos
sible bring them to justice either in
this country or In Mexico.
Villa Believed still In Country
The report that Villa has left Mex
leo and Is on his way TO Japan is dis
credited by the officials Of the Car
rama garrison In Juarez across the
river from this city They assert
that II Is their belief that the outlaw
chieftain is now IN the mountains
either gathering fresh forces or rest
ing and recovering from wounds.
which he is reported to have received
In some OF the recent fighting.
il is believed by the de facto Off
cials that Salazar is acting independ-
emily Of villa for the time being. al
though ready to rlspond TO the call
Of the greater bandit.
Mr.. Fletcher, the new American
minister to Mexico. reached the CAPT,
tai OF that republic late yesterday
evening. He was greeted by Car.
rama officials from the dc facto for
elgn office and q big delegation Of
representative men. headed by mill,
tary escort. =
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-20
BRITISH AND TURKS
LOCKED IN FIERCE BATTLE

NEW YORK. N. Y, Feb. 2O.-Bat-
ting. back and forth the British and
Turks In the historic Mesopotamian
country yesterday shrugged for hours
with but little change in their relative
positions according to the informa.
ton reaching here last night.
The reports from London say that
the British attacked the Turkish POSI-.
tons on the Irak front IN Asiatic Tur.
key, and succeeded in driving the OF
tomen forces back for distance OF
some $50 yards. Later they struck
once more and drove the Turks back
$40 yards. ~
Before they could consolidate their
positions, however, adds the reports,
the Turks counter attacked In force
and pressed the British back to their
original positions. -
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-20
GERMAN WORKERS WOULD
WELCOME END OF STRIFE

LONDON. Eng, Feb. 20.-The' VOr.
waerts. the German Socialist organ.
In replying to the recent appeal Of
Samuel Gompers. president of the
American Federation of Labor, to the
working men of Germany to avert a
war between the two countries, says
that German working men are
against an extension of the war, but
they can use their influence only IL
the American government can per
suade the British government against
the continuance Of the war Of starva
ton
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-20
IN war ARENA
REvENTLow CHARGES GERARD
USED OFFICE TO HELP BRITISH


AMSTERDAM. Holland, Feb. 20.--
in an editorial in his paper, the Tages
Zeitune. Count Won Reyentlow, the
exponent OF frightfulness and chief
spokesman for the ruthless" adyo.
Gates In the German government cir
cles, has bitterly attacked the good
faith OF former American Ambassador
Gerard. while IN Berlin. declaring that
the American envoy took advantage
of his position to secure information
which he Forwarded under the seal. Of
his office to Great Britain for mili-
tary purposes. The editorial says
that the fact that the German gov
eminent had given the American am
bassador uncontrolled use of the
cable and malls had enabled him to
profit by the advantages of hfs posi-
ton to send Information via America
which reached Great Britain.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-20
AMERICAN C0NSULS
TO BE RELEASED

tAssoeiated Preas bv Fsserai Wirsleaa)
HERNE, Switzerland, FEB. 1S.--
Pleasant A. Stovail, the American min.
lister here, was officially notified by
the Swiss ambassador at Berlin yes
terday that the American consuis,
who have been detained at the German
border through inability to secure
their passports from Germany, VIII
be released on Monday and will com.
mence TO arrive In Berne on their
way to the United States. on Tuesday.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-20
BRANCH OF MARKETING
DIVISION is SOUGHT
BY BIG ISLAND FOLK

tnpecb utaf-bhiIstsn OefrsspoAust
MILO, Feb. 1S,-There viii be
special meeting Of the hoard of trade
Of. flfio on Tuesday. February ~. and
at Il the matter Of the establishment
OF 4 branch of the Territorial Mar
ketfsg Division In. Hffg win be taken
no. ~
II viii be remembered that some
tfme ago Mr.. l1 T1prston ady9.
Gated such q mdtes lke WAS = lot
.ofs talk aud newspapfr - licity about
the PROPOSITION then but everything
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-20
DANCING GLASSES

Learn the latest New York dances
from MADAME LESTER, HonoIulu's
leading teacher: Tuesday evening,
Club; Friday evening. Punahou Class;
Saturday morning. children's Class.
Fancy and stage dancing. private les
sons By appointment Phone 1852. I. o.
y. r. Hall Res. 1915, The Romagoy.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-20
WIscoNsiH STUDENT 81 s
ENTERS Wan sERvicE

sNILWAUKEE. Wis.-To offer, hts
services ss IN ambulance driver OF
the Red Cross. Graham Bnllen. student
ID the arts and science department Il
Marquette Uhirefsity And member Of
q weaithy.r family In OcoaOmovoc.
Wis, has gone to France, says Dean
Atkinson OF the university. =
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-20
SO, 900 GtJARDSMEN TO
BE SENT FROM BORDER

(Assoeisted Press By Federal wirsless)
aSAN ANTONIO, Tex, Feb. H.
Fifty thousand guardsmen began to
move homeward today, their services
on the border being ended. They are
divided into tive contingents, approx
mately $4,000 each. 1t is estimated
that four weeks will be required for
the movement of the first and four
for the second half.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-12
LEGAL STAFF Of
BOARD RESIGNS

WASHINGTON, d. c., August IL
The entire legal staff of the emergen-
cy fleet corporation has quit in a body,
because of sympathy, it was said, with
Major General Goethals, whose resig-
nation as general manager of the cor
poration was accepted by President
Wilson.
On the staff are some of the country
best known lawyers. They are George
Rublee, a former member Of the federal
trade commission; Joseph p Cotton
George H, Savage and Charles P
Rowland, of New York, and Edward R.
Curling, of Chicago. All except Mr.
Savage, were serving without pay.
The attorneys resigned several days
ago but their action has just becom7
lnown. Officials of the feet corpora
ton admitted they had left, but refus-
% to offer an explanation. 1t was
learned, however, the lawyers felt they
.hould go out with General Goethals
end that Rear Admiral Caps, now
oneral manager, should be left free to
choose his own assistants.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-12

ball-bearing gins, which have the repu-
tation of producing very pretty sam
pie, beside very clean seed.
A new feature of their 1917 business
is the installation of peanut and vel
vet bean mill, thus enabling them to
handle a large tonnage of peanuts and
velvet beans which will be produced in
this section, creating a ready cash
market to the planters for these prod
Ucts.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-12

The Athens Business School, will
open in the Bell Studio Sept Bird;
night classes will be conducted three
times a week. If you are contemplat-
ing joining class. make your arrange
ments as soon as possible, as there
will be preliminary work that can be
done at home before school opens Call
or write T X. McCary, care Cawood
House. SIT
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-12
AMERICUs OIL COMPANY
READY FOR OPERATIONS

The Americas Oil Company, familiar
ly known as The Old Mill, announce
elsewhere in this issue to their custom
ers and friends their readiness for the
ginning season of 1917
They will operate electrically driven,