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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-09-06
-SoALuoPING- FOR Sc,LLors
Fishermen Gather Them By Hand in
shallow Water.

Atlantic. Imagine the tle running
low. disclosing the bright sandy tot-
toms o. fcoIn-ess i1lets tha ripple of
the water making t.m the outlines %
the corrugated surfaces ~ the submerg
et shore. AZ such times. and Or Ger.
tain localities whlch shan De- rama'ass.
the WHY hunter issues forth Ir bathing
suit. or rubber booted or ever-n the
enthusiasm 0t the m1me1t-fuuy cloth
ca. with pal cr basket sometimes 40.
Ached to his waist by cord Be uaf-s
IN at slow plce. gazing searchingIy
into the depths of ths water f1r a sier
of prey choosing at first the shoals
where t Is easier 90 see. and as likely a
spot as others for fine sheliflsh
And here a curious phenomenon B.
discovered. his eyes catch the CLINT of
a shining shell and he stoops t0 secure
t. only % find a half shell without
ufe. The brighter the shell the less
chance Of its being Inhabited The
scal'op covers himself when possible
with a few strands ~ seaweei. or bur.
ies himself in the mud or sand. ana
therefore. when in the Fun bloom of NE
he looks ike a hoary. hairy thing %
past history. an incrustsd shell from
which lie miCht have passed a century
aEo. IL by good fortune the hand comes
in contact with him however. his Vi
tality Is made quickly evident by a
savage snap % hts shell. as the large
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-09-06
4 CLEVER BOY ADVERTISER.
The Circus Manager Tells OF Trick
That Was Overplayed

That Was Overplayed
The manager OF the Hagenbeck-W Wal
lace circus Is a firm believer in adver-
tising. Al the same time he thinks
there are limitations. To illustrate his
point he told this story.
Three years ago We were exhibiting
for a week in san Francisco. one night
I was standing near the main entrance.
The big show had begun. I noticed a
small boy crying softly
What Is the trouble. my boy I
said Haven't YOU any money 90 90
20 the show withf
No. sir. not penny in the world. %
he replied and the honest. chud-uke
look IN his ewes sent the remark home.
Well why didn't you carry water
for the elephants and get a free ticket?'
went on.
I would have. mister. but my nam
ma IS sick and had 20 stay with her,
Very wei my little man. you can
see the big show an free Hustle In
quick
sitting over near the front door was
one % our agents. He had listened 20
the little dialogue ard the next morn
ing I read of the little incident in one
~ the papers
The next night there were two
hundred smah boys standing about the
main entrance. whimpsrlng and crying
waiting 90 Dee asked why they di not
carry water 90 the elephants. Wen. I
should say there must De some Imita.
tions Oh advertising
The Ha-enbecS-Wauace. circus VIII
exhibit in Arimore next TUESDAY.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-09-06

muscle expands and contracts in self.
defense. Should a finger become caught
between the upper and lower valves,
the hunter is in for sharp nip.
The quest leads from spot 70 spot.
from shoal water into deeper parts.
until one finds ones self waist-deep.
bending and STOPPING. raking the bot.
tom. with frenzied hand cropping for
these tufted prizes, and when one is
fortunate enough to secure a good spot
the hand never fails to bring UP one.
two. and sometimes more.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-09-06
DISCREDITED GERMAN PROPHET
MAKES ANOTHER PROPHECY

Copenhagen. Sept. 6-Herr Won Hell
debrand. the conservative leader. whose
m fortune with an earlier prophecy
that the submarines would crush Eng
land with two months and end war fresh
in mind. has again ventured a fore
cast. This time he predicts that the
war VIII not last through the winter
and probably will be ended By the new
year Herr Won Heidebrand is opposed
TO any extension OF the war to present
neutrals. saying that Germany now has
enemies enough and dare not let other
states submit pressure as enemies.
Find # in the want ads.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-09-06
Thursday, September 6. 1917.

Lauderdale county where he is employ
ed as a farm laborer.
Through a queer twist of fortunes.
his was one Of the first numbers drawn
in the selective draft.
Nelson in his claim for exemption
pleads agricultural pursuits as a basis
for his discharge from army service
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-09-06
MICHEAL|S PLACES
BLAME FOR WAR
RUSSIA AND BRITAIN WE'RE AG.
GRESSORS. CHANCELLOR CLAIMS
IN DEFENE OF KAISER.

Washington. Sept. 6.-At the state
department it was said that the gov
ernment had no knowledge OF any such
disclosures as referred 10 by Chancellor
Michaelis and was not in possession Of
any of the evidence taken at the SIOUX
homlinoff trial.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-09-06

The Greek side OF this Albanian aues-
tion was explained by the Greek Min
Astcr ~ Public pumain Mr. Nlchael.
acopouious on the way through Athens
Albania y essentially Greek territory.
he pssrts out and Is represented In the
Gree9 parliament By twelve Albanian
lhlesates. Grceks and Aibanians have
luns mingled fDgrther IN this territory
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-09-06

Find IT in the want ads.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-05-12
CANS AVAILABLE SAYS KNAPP.
TIN CONTAINERS FOR FOOD VIII.
BE PROVIDED.
Will be Furnished i'm Carload Lots
on Order Of Extension Director
Not for Speculation.

Columbia, May 10.-Bradford
Knapp, head of the extension division
of the department of agriculture. has
advised w. w. Long, State farm DEM
onstration agent, that enough tin cans
will be provided for all South Caro-
llnlans, anxious to conserve the food
supply this fall and summer by cam
ming all surplus. The message reads:
The department is ready to as
sist IN obtaining a supply of tin cans.
VIII endeavor to secure immediate
shipment in carload lots on orders
forwarded here, approved by extern
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-05-12
CONDEMN FOOD BOARDING.
Chamber Of Commerce Passes RcsO-
lutlon Against Speculation I'm Food.
stua

During meeting of the officers
and directors Of the Sumter Chamber
of Commerce held Tuesday. May Sth.
the following resolution was unani-
mousiy adopted by reclamation and
copies were ordered given the news
papers for publication.
Resolved, That in these times Of
stress. with the cost OF food at the
highest prices in half q century. we
condemn in unmeasured terms the
boarding Of the necessities Of life. OF
the speculation in same by any per-
son. firm. or corporation. with view
of advancing prices. We denounce
such action as unpatriotic and as a
menace to our people and country"
By order the Board Of Directors.
(Signed) A. G. PHELPS.
K. I. Reardon. President.
Managing Secretary.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-05-12
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE NOTES.
Request Made for Homes for Girls of
sumter COunty-Beet Plants for
Observation-Disclosures of Commerce
Rally.

The directors of the Sumter Cham
oer OF Commerce have at their meet
ing heartily endorsed the 3-day short
course for the girls of the canning
ana tomato clubs of Sumter county, to
De held in Sumter on June 10Th. Goth
ana 2lst, and appointed President A.
Z. Phelps to request Mrs. Nina Solo
mons. president Of the Sumter Civic
League, to interest the ladies of Sum-
ter in securing homes for $50 of these
young ladies Of the rural districts, as
the guests of the people of Sumter
during their three-day visit to this
city.
Misses Mary Lennon and Minnie
JONES' nome demonstration agents,
Will be in charge Of the three-da
course of instruction, assisted by Mrs
Dora Dee Walker, and Miss Edith
Parrott, and other home demonstra-
tion agents.
The Hospitality inclined Sumter cit
iZens who will entertain these young
friends Of Sumter from the rural dis
tricts are requested to phone the
Sumter Chamber of Commerce at
once. or as early as possible the num-
Der they will entertain in each home
Mr.. John X. Jennings, a live wire
truck farmer of this county furnished
the Chamber Of Commerce with
liberal quantity Of splendid beet plants
for free distribution this week.
The Sumter Chamber of Commerce
smoker and get-together between city
and country meeting next Monday
evening. May 14th, will be attended
by sixty Of the farmers of the Sumter
County Public Safety Committee, if all
the invitations extended the commit
tee are accepted. Regular members
are urged to invite one non-member
from city or country, as their guests
for this occasion. Five minutes talks
from members of the public safety
committee and Chamber of Com
merce members will be made.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-05-12
Entcrtains for Her Guest.

An attractive affair on Wednesday
was the card party given by Mrs
Geo. D. Shore in honor of her house
guest. Miss Stone of Raleigh. The
home was made lovely with spring
blossoms, used with ferns and other
growing plants. Bridge was the
game played and Mrs. Louis William
son Won top score and was awarded
the prize, a box Of dainty handker-
chiefs. A delightful salad course
with coffee and bonbons followed the
games
Mrs. Shores guests were Miss Stone
of Raleigh, Mrs. Morse, Mrs. Guthrie,
Mrs. Warren Burgess, Mrs. Leon Scott,
Mrs. Louis Williamson and Mrs. E. D.
Cole.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-05-12

Mr.. Eugene w. Rivers. q Confeder-
- veteran eighty years OF age. died
81 hh home at Privateer Saturday
iveaing after an illness OF ten days.
-. Rivers was highly esteemed citi-
- IN his community.
~ The funeral services and interment
/. Here hs,d at Bethel Church. Priva-
49,. Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock. a
nsUs attendance OF friends and rela-
sevss being present.
= the deceased is survived by one
son. Marion. and two daughters. Miss
rkinnie Rivers and Mrs. Iverson Minis.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-05-12

sion director, Arrangements must bS
made in State and counties for or
ders to be handled by merchants,
bankers or other interests willing to
serve public. Cans must be used only
for preserving perishable food and
not sold for speculation. Cars for
warded from manufacturers on guar
antee Of cash from local handler to
manufactures. Price approximately
regular dealers price. Will await
orders. Wire approximate monthly
and total seasons need. Letter fol-
lows"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-05-12
W. j. CROwsON CHOSEN CASHIER.
Assistant I'm National hank OF Sumter
Succeeds Bernard Manning.

At meeting Of the directors of the
National Bank Of Sumter Monday af-
ternoon Mr.. w. j. Crowson, Jr.. was
elected cashier Of the institution to
take the place Of Mr.. Bernard Man.
ming. who has resigned to enter the
officers training camp at Fort Ogle-
thorpe. Mr.. Crowson has been with
the bank for nine years. having en-
tered the institution in 1908 as COL
lector. and has served In every capac-
ity up to his present position. which
Is promotion from the position of
assistant cashier. which he has held
for the past few years. He Is well
qualified for the position and should
make the bank an efficient official In
the new position.
The National Bank Of Sumter is one
OF the oldest and strongest banking
institutions In the city and Is now IN
better condition than ever before. its
growth being steady and healthy
one.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-05-12
Qn1SED 10 FORT ooLryuoRpE
4<O. Ravenel Jr., Leaves .Tonieht fou
~. O0csss' Training Camp.

49," ssoSeooss vts, Leaves 'VO0AI0e Tor
o0oses' Training Camp.
g. 3. ID. Ravsnel. Jr., who stood
~ e&anination for q first lieutenant
g. - onleers' reserve corps several
u>oths ago this morning received no.
ea1eon TO report to the oficers'
h1ng camp at Fort Oglethorpe be-
= - now and the 18th for duty. The
q egsam stated that his commission
iold bs iasued to him Immediately
IN his reporting to tho camp.
X0r. Ravensi In book keeper for the
an.sumter Lumber Company He
- Mr.. Bernard Manning are the
ny men from Sumter who have been
nctined up to this time to report at
~ treining camp. Other men who
etnt In applications for places in the
amp are expecting to hear from the
cnnp at most any time.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-05-12

~ - yauasass 60 apns~. q
e - c. Aassss.


Nr. c.. b. Smith. Of Mount Holly,
~ O., spent Sunday with his parents.
Mr. and Mrs. 8. X. J. Smith.
Mr.. Rose Moses has returned to
NJ home In the city after a visit to
~ danghtsr. Mrs. r.. H. Jennings, at
Qpppeebprs.
s1r and Mrs. H., p. Scott are visit
~ ~ lattsr's' parents at Orange
.hars.
Hrs. Jssse A. Clicton. sr.. 10 visiting
~ dnsshtsr. Mrs. DR.. J. L. Stokes,
n oranssburs.
Mee.rA Mark Reynolds, r. I. Man.
.ni1g ena II. g. Ostsen are represent.
~ Ne Church Of the Holy Comfort
- - this city at the meeting of the
P>eonson Council at cheraw this
,p>>k.
ue>lth omcsr w. J. McKagen left
~ Night Cor Greenville to attend the
,nee<lng ot the Southeastern Sanitary
4Qngfsss and the Association OF San.
-noo1ea for South Carolina which
,D1o9 at that place on the 9Th and
1eth. Mr.. McKagen goes an the rep
i,popatativs Of the local board Of
stenlth.
~. Charlton DuRant. Of Manning.
wpe n the city today.
nr. A. J. Molony. president of the
'F>llndsiphh. Life Insurance Company
- in the city for q couple of days
zN(o>lee Mr.. ~. N. Plat. ssnsrai agent
- - eosmIAny.
~. L. i. straass. who has bssn In
>oQs>aseen Tor several weeks attend
- ths traihias school for mon who
- pesking admission to the officers
<nlng cAsop and who has been In
,r>DR9e OF the routine work In Lieut..
- 0ary's once. returned home last
ssooA having secured his recon-
r. ooation for . place in the officers.
teainins camp.
1&put VIII. Saunders. one of the
:seoont shener graduates from West
oo1:p1-tn the city today. Mr.. saun-
r6o6S Aens 40 at statsburg. he being a
seo'ef Ar. and Mrs. w. l. Saunders.
Mf. q. Person Dick has returned
49, from BIRMINGHAM. Ala. where
y eof1ns-hssn for some time. 4
4 ID. a. c. Dick. who has been under
sFpotmsat at the Johns Hopkins Hos
dcoN sfor the past two weeks. has re-
turnsa home.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-05-12
SUMMONS FOR SECOND CAMP.
Boston Paper Says Acceptable Appli.
cants Not Called Now Get Chance
Later.

The Boston Transcript prints q
Washington dispatch saying that ac-
ceptable men not called for the Of
ficers' training camp courses opening
May Is will be given an opportunity
OF applying for admission to q Sec
ond course. to begin about the mid
die Of August. The transcripts cor
respondent says that in the first
camps preference is given mature
men and especially such as have mill
tary experience.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-05-12
1EA sLFQaMAN AND souTHRoN. NAY IL, 1917. I
STRAWBERRY LEAGUE ENDS.
Boys Of Y. N. G. A. Have ENJOYABLE
"feed" to Celebrate Succes>ful
Work.

The boys Strawberry League last
night at the Y. M. C. A. celebrated
the closing Of the league season with
a most delightful feed" and general
good time. The league has been a
most successful one. The attendance
has been exceptionally fine and the
interest and enthusiasm of the boys
has been keen from start to finish, de-
spite the fact that the gymnasium was
practically closed for two weeks on
account Of Mr.. Jennings illness. The
league pennant was won by Master
Austin Beck's team composed of the
following boys. Johnnie Sandel, JUL
ius Pitts. Burgess Bultman, Stanley
Weinberg. Jennings Till. Hal wither-
spoon, DuPre Rhame. Lamar Matth-
ews. Ambrose Beetham, Frank Sholar.
Ernest Friar. Nelson Bradley.
The supper was served by several
OF the young ladies Of ia. jolly
Gym association and was most enjoy.
able, bountiful repast being spread
before the boys. ending with the
strawberries. symbol Of the Straw.
berry League. Several of the men,
bers Of the board OF directors had
the pleasure of being present and
short talks were made by DIR. Trues.
dale. Senator r.. d. Epps. DR.. Ed
munds. Barlow Walsh. H. l.. Scar
borough. r. X. Wilder. L. c. Bryan,
Physical Director Duncan and Secre.
tary Birchard.
Secretary Birchard in his remarks
expressed regrets on behalf of Mr.. w.
M. Levi. who was to have been pres
ent for the occasion. but was unable
to be there on account of illness. Mr..
Levi was to have become the new
scout master for the boys. but decid-
ed 1t his duty to enlist for the train
Ing camp at Fort Oglethorpe and
therefore would not be available as
scout master this summer. Mr..
Birchard promised. however. to pro-
vide q scout master for the boys this
summer in order to carry on the ao-
tivities along this line.
A response was called for from tho
boys to the talks which had been
made by the members Of the board
and Master Walter Clark on behalf
Of the boys responded with q we'll
chosen speech.
The attendance Of boys during
the year has greatly increased at the
Y. N. c. A., nearly q hundred of
them having participated In the
League which has Just
closed 30 successfully. Although no
new leagues will be operated until
next fall, provision will be made for
looking after the boys and caring for
their wants In an entirely satisfactory
manner.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-05-12
CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
ARRANGE FOR FIRST PAYMENT
ON PAVING ASSESSMENT
JULY 1.
Number Of Matters of Interest Acted
on at Meeting of Council Tuesday
Nfght-Will RecOmmend\ Man for
Cotton Weigher.

City Council held a regular meet
ing last night. Messrs. Rowland and
Booth being present. A number of
matters of general interest came up
for attention, the most important of
these to citizens being announcement
that arrangements would probably be
made for receiving the first payments
on the paving assessments by July 1.
Mr.. Rowland reported that the
claims of Messrs. Norman Chandler
and Cyril Schwartz were in process
of adjustment.
The clerk and treasurer reported
that the bill of $2.SOO for paving laid
in the A. c. L. yard by the city was
still unpaid and Mr.. Rowland was
asked to urge settlement Of this claim,
as the city needed the money.
The clerk and treasurer asked for
definite instructions as to charges
which should be made for driveways
and walkways put in by the paving
contractors in front of residences.
Council decided that property owners
must pay for the walkways in front
of their houses, and where there was
more than one driveway to the lot
property owners must pay the entire
cost Of such driveways. Where there
was only one driveway, the property
owners would pay only one-third OF
the cost of construction. as with the
sidewalk and paving in front of his
premises. The amount for additional
driveways and walkways should be
charged against the property owner on
the first assessment which became
due. Maj. Lee made inquiries as to
alleyways and driveways on South
Harvin street in order to make the
proper assessments against them.
The city clerk was instructed to
push up his work on the paving as
sessments in order that they would
be in shape for collection of the
first payment at the first Of July.
Fire Inspector Finn reported that
the Crosswell and Reardon buildings
on South Main street and East Lib
erty streets, respectively, had been put
in condition to conform to the build
ing code.
The police and library reports were
read and ordered filed.
The city clerk and treasurer was
instructed to advertise for applica-
tions for the position of public cot
ton weigher, so that council could
recommend a suitable man for the
place to the county board of commits
sioners for election for the term be-
ginning July /.
Supt. Finn reported the fire station
In bad condition and in need Of re-
pairs. City Manager Shuler was in
structed to investigate and report
back to Council what repairs were
needed.
The matter of relieving the con-
gested condition of the recorders
docket was discussed, with a view of
finding some means Of speeding up
the trial Of cases to relieve the city
of the expense of keeping prisoners in
the guard house.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-05-12
More Hospital Ships Sunk.

London, May 10.-Two more hos
pital ships have been Summarized
since the British aeroplanes raided
the town Of Friedburg as reprisal for
previous sinking of hospital ships, An
drew Bonar Law announced in the
house of commons today.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-05-12

NJ Srank AcLean. coiored. was tried
Yesterday afternoon by the recorder
apd . jury on the charge of selling
nqser. two cases being docketed
esAinss him. At the conclusion of
~ trial the jury returned a verdict
"a eui'ty and Recorder Hardy impos.
- sentence Of 800 or 90 days In
sssh ee the two cases.
4 ,Ar. Geo. ID. Levy represented the
osssndant and Mr.. ,. II. Clifton the
city.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-05-12

number OF tho young men OF sum-
ter who filed applications for admis-
sion to the training camp at Fort
Oglethorpe have received notices stat
ing that they were not accepted for
the camp. indicating that the process
Of wedding out the applicants has al
ready begun.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-05-12
Free Cabbage Plants.

The Chamber Of Commerce will
have on hand tomorrow morning at 8
o'clock 1900 cabbage plants which
Will be given out to those who want
them on the principle OF first come,
first served.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-05-12
Marriage License Record.

A license to marry has been issued
to r. d. McFadden Of Sardinia and
Miss Eulalie B. Cook, Of Rock Hill
One license to a colred couple went
to James Wilson, Mayesville and Lena
Afford. Dillon.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-05-12

- DesuARd ,1Gsnnlng Has Reported
At Fost 0sssthospe.
~ saaas.
syxsst Bernard Manning (ehicers'
.reservs ceeps) ee sumter has report
's4At rsst osisshorps and been as
'sCnedste duty there by Col. slocum.
oG Aeaaning b . hank cashier,
s14was formerly student at tho Uni
;vrnoy Of South Carolina. He at
fs>oed the sitissns training camp at
@ roohsrps last spriug.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-05-12

, a license to marry has been issued
20 WA. Bicksrs and Miss Emily
osassssd ef vaysttsviils.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-05-12
sUMTER COTTON MARK1yr.
Corrected Daily BY

Corrected Daily by
ERNEST FIELD. Cotton Buyer.
Good Middling 10 IA
Strict Middling 19 Is.
Middling 10.
Strict Low Middling 18 ga.
Low Middling 18 IA.
Staple cotton 22 to 2Gc.
HARDY & CO., Cotton Buyers
Nominal.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-05-12
lew YORK COTTON MARKET.

New York spots, 1880.
The Detroit times., 1917-11-29
America May Give Thanks for
Safe Arrival of Soldiers in
France, Is Leaders Message

AMERICAN FIELD HEADQUAR.
TIERS. FRANCE, Nov 29.-Not a
single American soldier has been
lost TO date in the transportation
OF the American army 10 France.
In statement written for the Unit
ed Press as Thanksgiving mes
sage to the American people today.
Maj.-Gen VIM. l.. Sibert. directly
in command OF the American forces
In France. held this TO be one of
the main causes why America should
return thanks tomorrow.
Gen Pershing also sent 2 mes.
sage back home" for the American
people The two messages follow.
BY Gen. John J. PershIng.
First, we may be thankful for the
spirit which great cause has
aroused in our nation.
Second, that our army in France
increases and its training continues
according 10 plan.
Third. for the energy and unity
OF purpose from home which sus.
tains here and which will send us