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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-06-06
COTTON CONDITION POOR.
ONLY 69.5 PER CENT. OF NOR
NAL ON MAY 25.
Cold Weather Caused Considerable
Damage to CrOp-COndition I'm
South Carolina Given as 20.

Washington, June 1.-The condi-
was 69.5 per cent. of a normal, COM
pared with 77.5 last year, 500 I'm
1915, 74.3 in 1914, and 1911, the May
rs ten year average, the department
Of agriculture announced today in
its first report of the season. The
acreage planted TO cotton will not be
announced until July. Cold weather
in April and May hurt the cotton
crop severely through the entire
South.
Condition of the crop by States fol-
lows: Virginia, 75; North Carolina,
6S; South Carolina, 20; Georgia, So;
Florida. rs; Alabama, 81; Missis-
sippi, &c; Louisiana, IA; Texas, "a;
Arkansas, Ga; Tennessee, 63; Mis-
souri,, 73; Oklahoma, II; California,
I82.
Revised estimates announced today
of the area planted and in cultiva-
ton at the end of June last year
place the acreage at $685. 900; the
area picked last year at 34,9S5,000
acres and the yield per acre at 1866
pounds of lint.
An official statement today by the
department of agriculture says
Temperatures for many days in
early May were so low that frost
formed even in the southern part of
the cotton belt Much cotton was
killed outright and the stand was
damaged everywhere"
| The statement continued: There
has been much replanting in every
State, and the cotton everywhere has
a stunted appearance and has grown
but little. In addition to cold wealth.
er, drought in some sections has kept
the seed from terminating. The crop
will average probably three weeks
late in age and probably moro in size
and appearance.
| Many sections report lice. There
Is some complaint of weevil, but they
have not shown up as yet to any great
extent, probably owing to the lateness
of the crop. Generally, cultivating il
| fully up to normal and there is little
grass in the field. There is a con-
sidera BILE shortage in the labor sup
ply, but farmers are we'll up with
| their work in most places owing to the
generally dry weather prevailing dur
ing most of the month. The labor
shortage applies to the States east of
the Mississippi river; those west Of
the river probably have sufficient la
Dor to make the crop"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-06-06

ing camps at that time. Presumably
the best equipped and recruited forces
will be made ready first for duty
abroad. More than 10000 guardsmen
are engaged in police work guarding
bridges, factories and other struc-
lures and that work will have to be
kept up.
The task of building cantonment
is a big one. Miles of roads, water.
sewer and light construction must be
put in. More than 1000 buildings
must be erected in each camp and
railway connections must be establish
ed. To begin the simultaneous con-
struction of 32 such cities. officials
feel would have been more than the
resources of the department or of
the country could have borne with
out seriously interrupting the ordi-
nary course of commercial life.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-06-06

Washington, June 1.-Important
revisiOns in the plan for training the
war army have been made by the
war department, which announced to-
day that the 100000 to be called to
the colors in September will be con-
centrated In 16 cantonments instead
Of 80 and that many of the forces
probably would be put into tents in
stead of wooden barracks.
Lack of funds, material, labor and
transportation facilities. Secretary
Baker said. were determining in
fiuences in the decision to reduce the
number Of cantonments. The larger
number would have made a much
greater demand on the overtaxed re-
sources at the departments command.
Although the change will upset all
the tentative plans for camp loca-
tions, 1t Is not expected to delay the
mobilization Of the draft army. Four
Of the 16 cantonment sites under the
new plan already have been selected.
The four sites selected are at Atlanta.
American Lake. Wash, Ayre, Mass,
and Wrightstown. N. j. Secretary
Baker intimated the building would
proceed as rapidly as possible.
A more plentiful supply of canvas
than expected made it possible to put
some of the troops under tents.
Most Of the tents used probably will
be placed at Southern camps In MAX
ing the announcement Secretary Bak-
er said also that forces in excess Of
those which could be cared for in The
6 cantonments would be placed under
canvas. This was taken as referring
to National Guard divisions. There
is no indication Of an intention to
alter the plan for formation of t6
divisions Of the guard. The question
Of filling these up to war strength
probably will not be settled until Sc
lection of men for military service
in the National army begins. 1t isl
possible that it will be found better
at that time, if the State forces have |
not been recruited to full strength. |
to consolidate into a smaller number |
Of divisions but under the law either
the regulars or guard can be filled up
with men from the selected lists.
Meantime the National Guard units
Of the Eastern portion Of the country
will be drafted into the federal armies
on July IS. Undoubtedly they will
be put under canvas, as divisional
mobilization is ordered and the plan
OF training virtually all guard di-
visions in the Southern section of the
country will be adhered to. The
guard already has considerable sup
ply of tentage and the machinery of
the council OF national defense is at
work endeavorng to secure enough
for all forces with little delay.
All the guard units will have been
drafted into service by August s. That
does not mean. however, that all will
have been ordered to divisional train |
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-06-06
FRENCH CAPTURE MANY PRISON.
ERS.

And Seem Confident of Success While
Their Antagonists Seem Nervous.
A French front staff correspondent
OF the Associated Press says that be-
tween April 18th and May Gath tho
French took thirty-two thousand
prisoners. Of which twenty-e eight thou
sand were unwounded. Great con-
hdence Is shown by the French while
Germans appear nervous. Casualties
OF the French are much lower than
those of the Germans.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-06-06

Washington, June with the
draft registration only four days off
tho department OF justice is exerting
every effort to stop anti-draft activ-
tiles which have resulted in a number
of arrests in different parts Of the
country. The war department is equal
ly busy threshing out minor questions
and answering a multitude Of inquir-
les.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-06-06
PRISON AND ARMY.
No Man Permitted. to Choose Impris-
onment Rather Than Registration.

Washington, June 2.-Attorney
General Gregory has officially an
nounced that no man can choose i'm
prisOnment as a substitute for regis
tration, but will be compelled to suffer
imprisonment first and later will
be forced to register.
1t is said to have been discovered
by the department that certain dis
loyal citizens who are themselves be-
yond conscription have been urging
young men that it Is better to suffer
imprisonment than to register with
the likelihood Of being enlisted and
to serve at the front
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-06-06
SUBMARINE SINKS SUBMARINE
French Boat Successfully Accom-.
pliShcs Unusual Feat.

Rome, June 2.-The French sub
marine circe torpedoed and sunk a
The Circe was attacked by airplanes.
but returned TO the base undumagcd.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-06-06
, TRAITORS SHOW HAND.
MEETING OF DISLOYALISTS HELD
IN NEW YORK. &,
Members Pledge Support to Those
Who Violate Allegiance to Their
Country.

New York. May 81 Support of
conscientious objectors' to the draft
law was pledged in a resolution pre-
sented today to the socalled first
American Conference on Democracy
and Terms Of Peace. in session here.
Many Socialists are attending the
conference.
Several speakers severely criticised
the government and a telegram was
read from Former Senator Works of
California in which Mr.. Works said:
1--WE dishonored ourselves by declar-
ing war without adequate or reason
able cause" He added that If the
issue had been left to the people the
country would have been at peace.
Gilbert E. Roe. president of the
Free Speech League of America, de-
clared that within the last 60
days we have completely transformed
our government and the people have
had nothing to say about it."
Somewhere along the line" he
added. ''the voters must have a
chance to express themselves"
Norman L. Thomas charged that
attempt to force man to fight is
worse than the imposition of chattel
slavery"
The report Of the committee on
American liberties" Of which the Rev.
Richard w. Hogue. director of the
Civil Forum Of Baltimore, is chair
man. urged abolition OF secret
diplomacy and added:
I'VE demand democratic control Of
our foreign policy. We call for a
referendum on question Of war and
Of conscription. We insist on dis
cussion in congress, in the press and
in public meetings of the terms of all
alliances, agreements and treaties.
1t seems to be the intention Of the
government now to forbid even the
NASSNocAoh VI thClI lcEIllS pcdCS al
the press and in public meetings"
With reference to conscription and
conscientious objectors, the report
said: o-,o.
..'7t Is contrary to American tradi-
ton to force them to enroll for war
service against their consciences"
I'VE also declare" the report added,
that all Americans are entitled to
passports to neutral countries. Leg
islation now pending in congress If
passed will make this country more
autocratic than Russia under the rule
Of the czar."
James H. Maurer, president of the
Pennsylvania State Federation of
Labor. demanded of the conference,
Shall we accept WARP" There was
a chorus of mo" and shouts of "We
won't fight" and 1--WE wont go 10
Europe"
Maurer went on to say he has never
been arrested in his life, 'whereupon,
some one yelled Shame"
Miss Rebecca Shelley, who also
spoke, urged the formation in this
country of a peoples council" to be
modelled after the council of work.
mems and soldiers delegates in Rus
'sia.
Miss Fola La Toilette, daughter of
the senator from Wisconsin, who
voted against the declaration of war,
submitted a report of permanent or
ganization. This. in part. recommend
ed that committee be appointed to
go at once to Washington to present
the resolution Of the conference and
ask the president for the terms on
which the administration would be
willing to make peace.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-06-06
HOT WEATHER COMING.
Bureau Predicts Fair and Warmer
Weather Next Week.

Washington, June 2.-Generally fair
weather. with temperatures near or
slightly above seasonal normal, is fore
casted for the Southeastern States
during the week beginning tomor-
row.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-06-06

Paris, June 1.-Premier RibOt to-
day announced In the chamber of
deputies that the government would
not facilitate the voyage OF French
Socialists to the international Socialist
I'm Stockholm. The depu-
ties cheered the announcement.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-06-06

London, June 1.-The British losses
Of cereal ships to date has been only
ak per cent. 1t Is officially announced
The admiralty had calculated that 25
per cent. would be sunk.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-06-06
STORM DEATH LIST.
ssveaey.ninc Killed In Missouri and
Illinois.

q. Louis, June 1.-The death list
of"wsdnesday's tornado In south
sastsrn Missouri and southern Iili-
nois was xweiled to seventy-nine by
the latest reports. Hundreds are hurt
and homeless. but relief work has been
promptly tsarted.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-06-06

London, June british airmen to-
day dropped many tons Of bombs on
he Belgian towns OF Ostcnd. Zee
hruggc and I'rugges.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-06-06
AA6ERlCAN SHIPS. SUNK.
Thsee ssflins Ships Destroyed b,
oubuasinss.

Isadsn. Juno 1.--Three American
sailing ships are reported sunk by
sso~arines. John Day, third mate OF
shs Dirsgo was drowned. The crews
Of the others have landed. The other
boats were Frank M. and Barbara.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-28
COAT Department At
GRANTS proves POPULAR

A departure into new fields, which
has been particularly well received by
Wilmington women, Is the new coat
department recently opened by Grants,
No. 6i5 Market street. This well-known
local house has from It's beginning held
"a leading place as q fashion centre FOR
skirts. waists and furs. and in adding
coats have kept apace Of their reputa-
ton as keen interpreters OF style.
Goats Will again form this year
most important part OF milady's APP
parel. The ve'ours. soft wool velours,
broadcloth. Bolivia cloth. Pom
Pom English "Doone Heathers.'
Burella. silk. plush, etc. all find ex-
preston in the complete showing a.
Grants A most important feature
/ is collars whether I'm the same ma
/ terial or in fur effects. Many novel
/ ties I'm yolSes poke and belts reflect
the military trend OF the times. The
lines are Straight, yet full and loose
and withal have a charm that ap-
peals 20 the most fatidiOus women.
Furs too will hold a prominent place
I'm feminine lovellness and 10 meel
demands. the Grant store Is showing
a variety that outdlstances any OF 10
previous efforts. Many new effects
are noted, with the foxes as usua
holding a leading place.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-28
Gas COMPANY IS TO
. Make meter Charge
continued from First Page.

ready greatly increased cost OF opera
ton. The company, IN announcing the
meter charge. says:
"When the present owners took over
the management Of this company on
September 4, 1902 the price Of gas was
81 net per 1000 cubic feet. on January
4, 1910, the company voluntarily re-
duced the price 90 90 cents net per 1000
cubic feet On January 4. 1914, the COM
pany made a further reduction IN the
price 20 % cents net per 1000 cubic feet,
which price has existed up TO the pres
ent time.
These voluntary reductions were
based upon the cost OF raw materials
and labor at that time. The war con-
ditions have increased the cost OF these
materials and labor 90 such an extent
that 70 makes 10 absolutely necessary
for this company 10 raise additional
revenue IN order % maintain The pres
ent high standard OF service and quail
iiy of gas and 90 properly finance the
Improvements and extensions That arc
required 60 keep pace with the growth
OF the city.
"In order to raise this necessary
ADDITIONAL revenue ana 10 IlAtf ho Nv
tie burden upon our consumers as
possible. we have decided that on DC
tober / next, we win make meter
service charge OF % cents per meter
per month on all meters In service
regardless of the amount Of gas con
sumed; this charge to be In addition
to the present price OF 80 cents ne
per 900 cubic feet.
THE charge being made is ver1
small and we are only asking on
consumers 10 share with us a portion
: OF the additional expense made nee
essary by these abnormal costs. II D
sincerely hoped that the charge OF 2
cents per meter is all that will be re
ouired to tide us over the presen
conditions.
awe hope that our consumers wi
bear with us In this emergency, an
, accept our assurance that we hay
adopted the present policy as a lns
! resort and that as soon as prices agar
become normal, the Increased charg
! VIII be discontinued"
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-28
STEPHENS PLEADS NOT
GUILTY: Case DELAYED

Donald stephens, son Of J. Frank
Stephens. Of Arden. and a member
OF the EXECUTIVE committee OF the
Peoples Council, was arraigned I'm the
United States District Court at ll.3O
o'clock this morning The young man,
who had been indicted by the Federal
Grand Jury on a charge of failing TO
register under the Army CONSUMPTION
law. entered a plea Of not guilty In a
loud voice.
He was accompanied by his father.
and by Henry Budd. of Philadelphia
who Is his counsel along with James
! w Lattomus, of this city Mr. Budd
informed the court that he had In
structed his client TO enter such Q
plea and he asked leave of the cour'
TO change the plea OF make other mo
ton. This the court stated was itl
custom and the time for such actor
was fixed for saturday, October lS
Stephens, who spent yesterday at
Washington. took exception to state
monts that he had gone there 20 plead
with Secretary OF War Baker. Mr.
Stephens said That he did not go
there 10 plead his case. but was anx-
iOus to lay some facts relative 70
conscientious DIRECTORS TO the mill
tary draft before Secretary Baker
He stated that he was closeted with
Secretary Baker for throe-quarters OF
an hour and the interview was salts
factory.
Following the proceedings 10 court
this morning. stephens, accompanied by
his father and Mr.. Budd, hurried tc
French street station.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-28
'DRYS' Want TO HEAR
KEENER IN DEBATE
Match Wayne B. Wheeler
Against Congressman in
Monday Night Discussion
COUNTY RALLY
AT MARSHALLT0N

Caleb E. Burchenal, chairman OF
the Wilmington Anti-Lcense Com
lmit.ee. today issued another chal-
lenge to the "wets" to debate the is
sues Of the license campaign. This
time the "dry" chairman names the
man challenged, the man upon whom
the "drys" rely for their oratoricai
and legal anmuniton and the date.
The letter follows:
September 2s, 1917.
"Air. John C. Stack, Manager VIII
mington License Committee.
MY Dear Mr.. Stack:
We understand that Jacob =. Meeker
is the best exponent Of the wet issue
and as the Anti-License forces are
anxious to meet the very strongest
arguments that the liquor forces can
put up, we hereby challenge Jacob b.
Meeker TO meet Wayne b. Wheeler,
the national attorney for the Anti
Saloon League, i'm debate on the wet and
dry issue, on Monday evening, October
4, at an auditorium In the city OF VII
mington later 10 be selected, the ex-
| pense OF said meeting TO be divided
equally between your committee and
our committee; it being understood
that this debate IS 10 be In addition 90
the debate for which we are endeav-
orlng to arrange with the llcence com
mlttce.
Yours very truly.
CALEB r. BURCHENAL.
| Chairman Of Wilmington Anil-LicensC
Committee"
Meeker IS a member Of Congress
from ST. Louis. Mo.
A county "dry" rally was held a
Marshallton last night George w
Crabbe. Of Baltimore. addressed
large crowd composed practically en-
tirely of men During the meeting
was announced that a fraternal orde
of Marshallton had taken straw vOt
this week on the issues of the cam
paign, and that not a ballot had beel
cast for license.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-28
By H. c. HAMILTON,

UNITED Press Stall Correspondent.
NEW YORK. Sept. 2s.--A return. 70
the old West Side grounds, where the
Cubs Of old used TO shatter everything
that stood in their way. and a policy
Of expenditures that viii rival even the
loose purse strings of Charles Comisley,
presages Il boom In National Lea que
stock in Chicago.
Charles Woeghman admitted in a re-
luctant fashion short time ago that
directors controlling the finances of the
Cubs have agreed TO allow Fred Mitchell
and Neeghman TO spend S25000O this
winter on bell players. Adding major
purchases that are certain TO be made
TO the host Of bright youngsters about
TO make their debuts with the Cubs the
Chicagoans will have TO show something
next summer TO convince the fans there
is any real life to the National League
at Chicago.
Fred Mitchell faced a task Of a Hercu-
les when he took up the mana cement
of the Cubs last spring He had q dis
organized team, made up mostly Of has
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-28
WORKERS IN SUNDAY
School Cause RALLY
Delegates Hear Interesting
Address at Richardson
Park Church
Mr.. BRINGHURST IS
NAMED PRESIDENT

Christiana Hundred Sunday School
Association yesterday afternoon and
last evening held its twelfth annual
convention in Richardson Park NJ r.
Church, when the following officers
were elected;
Frederick Bringhurst, president;
Harry F. Baker, vice-president;
Agnes G.. Oliver, secretary.
Executive commit ee-M!ss Emma
Lyman, Mrs. Leah King; Mrs. VIM
field Speakman, Mrs. c. W. Mac
nance. Miss Annie Robinson. Miss
Emma Reed, John Oliver, James NJ
Smyth, Frederick McKensie, Whitney
Day, the Rev. Robert Coles. George
Chandler, Thomas Atkinson, s.
Frank Stirling.
Department superlntendenis-Ele-
mentary work, p. M. Winchesteri
home department work, Paul Der
rickson; teacher training work, Mrs.
Ralph l. Finn; temperance work
Edward w. White; missionary work.
Miss Emma Lyman.
The delegates were welcomed AT
the afternoon session by f. IS. Nc
Kinsey and Frederick Brlnghurst, the
PRESIDENT IEnlOnAtA' rAAA1Ab NAAN 49,
dresses Of the afternoon were: sun
day School Efficiency" by Thomas 5
Taylor; The Importance Of the
Adult Class" by tho Rev J. F. Huns
berger; "The Teacher and the
Scholar" by the Rev. Addison A
Ewing; Bridging the Gap" by the
Rev. e. H. Collins, and Some Sun
day School Essentials" by the Rev
@. L. Candee.
At the evening session the Rev. DR.
Joel S. Gilfllan spoke on THE Deci
sive BattJSS and DistFd. SupelSt
tendent Robert Watt spoke Of Evan
gellzaaion of the School" Rd6olu
tons of sympathy on the deaths o
the Rev. Asbury Burke and the Rev
]. Edgar Franklin were passed
Supper was SERVED the delegatei
between the afternoon and evening
sessions.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-28
Cubs Getting Ready for Pennanf Fight

beens and never-wasses. But he shot
them into the fray with such excellent
results that he had his team going fine
and lighting hard for first division
honcis for o. long time. His method of
handling men made a new player Of Leslie
Mann. Carter, Aldridge aud O. number
Of other pitchers showed flashes Of stun
at times that predicts success for them.
Mitchell always has been credited
with phenomenal success in handling his
pitchers, aud there is no reason to doubt
This reputaaon from the results he has
obtained with the material in Chicago
Tie has a number Of promising recruit
boxmen on the way to Join the Cub
rapid-frers.
When Mitchell picked up Pete Kilduh
in exchange for Al Demaree. right
handed hurler, who is now with the
Giants, he achieved his first brilliant
victory in rebuilding the famous old
machine. As a shortstop Kilduf is not
only making good as fielder Of ex.
ceptional ability. but he gives decided
promise of developing into a hitter Of
ut least $50 proportions at all times
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-28
LIREnTY RONDs nELAYEn.

Financial men hereabOuts are looking
almost daily for the Liberty Bonds
which were subscribed here early in
the summer Tho home people sub
scribed for them literally and on pay
ment of their money they received
blanks which were IN the form OF re-
celpls or vouchers. The actual bonds,
for which these vouchers may be eX-
changed, have been delayed IN arrival
because Of slowness In the work OF en-
craving and printing and forwarding,
Practically this makes little difference
TO the investor. who VIII receive his
interest I'm due time.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-28
FRIEL-KENNEpY.

Miss Mary G. Friel and William
r. Kennedy were married I'm St. Pat
rick's r. c. Church yesterday after.
noon by the Rev. J. p. Qulgley, and
a reception followed at the home of
the bride No. S32 East Seventeenth
street. The bridesmaid was Miss
Anna Kennedy and the grOOmsman
was the brother of the bride. Hugh
Friel The bride carried a shower
bouquet of white roses and the brides
maid. pink roses. Among the guests
were, Miss Kathleen Lord. Mr.. and
Mrs James Kelly of Washington, ID.
c.; Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Kelly OF Jack
sonville, Fla, bride and groom. Mr..
, and Mrs. VIM. Kennedy, Jos. Kennedy
Frank Kennedy, Pau lKennedy, Mar
Kennedy, j. Kennedy, Mr.. and Mrs
George Friel John Friel. Margare
! Kinenhour. Mrs. II. Fenig Mrs. 10
seph Brogan, Miss Grace Brogan. Mrs
V. Miller, Mrs. Hannah Mckinley
Margaret Fenton. Mrs. George Fen
ton, Miss Gwendolyn Robinson. Mr.
and Mrs. Harry Boyd.