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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-10-10
PRESIDENT PRAISES CONGRESS
SAYS ARMY AND NAVY'S NEEDS
HAVE BEEN MET IN AID.
MIIRABLE MANNER.
Believes Will and Purpose of Amer;-
can People Have Been Faithfully
Expressed.

Washington, Oct. 6.-The work of
the congressional session adjourninC
today was praised by President Will
son in a statement saying:
''The needs of the army and navy
have been met in way that assures
the effectiveness of American arms.
and the war making branch of the
government has been abundantly
equipped with the powers that were
necessary to make the action of the
nation effective"
THE SiXty-fifth congress, now ad-
journing," the president added, de
serves the gratitude and appreciation
of people whose will and purpose ]
believe it has faithfully expressed
One cannot examine the record of It,
action without being impressed by its
completeness. it's courage and it's full
comprehension Of great task.
II believe that it has also in equa
degree and far as possible in the face
of war. safeguarded the rights of tn,
people and kept in mind the consider
alton Of social justice so often obscur-
cd In the hasty adjustments Of such
a crisis.
1T seems to mo .hat he WORK ol
this remarkable session has not only
been done thoroughly. but that 1t has
rlip teen done with the utnln.t dis
patch possible in the circumstance.
consistent with full consideration O.
the exceedingly critical matters deal,
with. Best of all it has left no doub,
as to the spirit and determination OF
the country but has affirmed them a.
loyalty and as emphatically as oul
line soldiers will affirm them on the
firing line
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-10-10

Greatest Truck Ever Designed for
American Army.

Lima, Ohio. oct. S.-The first liberty
truck for the United States army,
probably the greatest motor truck de-
signers OF the country, combined with
the genius OF twelve motor truck
plants and sixty-two automobile parts
factories. could produce. was complet- =
ed here today. IL is propelled by the
new liberty motor. II is planned to
build thirty-fve thousand Of them the
first half OF next year
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-10-10
TRIAL OF GEN. KORNILOFF.
Former Russian Army Commander
Escapes COurtmartial on Technical
Grounds

Petrograd. Oct. 7.--General Korni-
loft probably will escape trial BY
courtmartial because of technicalities
and be judged instead by q civil court
on the charge Of insubordination, says
The Novaia Zhizn.
1t is pointed out that General Kor-
niloff's march toward Petrograd was
by order of the government which
three days after the rebellion" con-
tinues the newspaper, commanded that
all orders issued by General Korni-
loft at the front be carried out. There.
fore. 1t is argued. he can only b.,
considered blamable from the mo-
ment when he refused to resign al.
commander in chief.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-10-10
COULDN'T keep OUT.
MONROE DOCTRINE Is
BECOMING SERIOUS LIMuTA-
TION UPON EUROPEAN
ACTION.
EX-Prcsident Taft Principal Speaker
at dwelling of Shaft to Mckinley

Niles, Ohio, Oct. 5.-"We could not
keep cut of world politics if we would
That which affects the world affects
US. rhc Monroe doctrine is becoming
more serious limitation upon Euro
pcan action than ever before"
This was the declaration of form
er President Taft in the principal
speech here today, at the dedication oe
the big marble memorial building ami
monument erected TO the memory OF
the late President William Mckinley.
who was born here.
Chio's martyred president was
given credit by Ohio's living ex-presi-
Gent, for being the man who saw
most clearly when others were blind
TO it. the real position Of the Unite
States i'm the world.
Were Mckinley alive today" said
Mr.. Taft, how his patriotic heart, his
broad vision and his vibrant words
would be united in supporting the
government in it's constructive meas
ures to carry on the great world
struggle to victory
With what firmness he would re-
ject all propositions to compromise
by proposal of patched up peace
He would not fail to see that in the
present issue no peace is possible un-
til secured by victOry-that no solu
ton is worthy Of our history but z
defeat of militarism'
Mr.. Taft declared that it is better
to fight Germany in company with
the allies than to fight her alone later
He insisted that had we been abl,
to stay out Of the war, we would hay,
found ourselves in continued friction
with Germany until she thought tn,
opportunity had come for her t.
strike"
Miss Helen Mckinley, sister Of tn
Eiartyred president, unveiled tn
twelve-fOot statute Of President Nc
Kinley, which is set in the court O
the memorial building. The dedicator
exercises were in charge of the G.. A
r.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-10-10
T|LLMAN MAY RUN.
SENIOR SENATOR WILL BE CAN
DIDATE IL PEOPLE IN
SIST.
But Only COnscription Will Cause
Him to Alter His Decision to Re-
turn at End of Present Term.

Trenton, Oct. 6.-Knowing that the
people Of the State were anxious to
learn the probable attitude of Sena
tor Tillman in the next senatorial
race. since the papers have been dis
cussing the matter, this correspondent
sought an interview with him this
morning. The senator was averse to
saying anythirg g on the subject, be-
cause of his statement two years ago
that he would retire at the end Of his
present term. When it was brought
to his attention that this country had
become involved in the most gigantic
war Of all history since that time. and
that his services were more needed
now than ever he said:
"I have received many letters from
old friends. and from many who
have never supported me before, urs .
ing me to be a candidate to succeed
myself. Notwithstanding my declara
tion two years ago that 1 would retire.
When / make up my mind, 1t is not
often that / change 1t. do not wish
to be a candidate. my family wish me
to retire from public life. But on ac-
count OF the fact that we are at war,
and that the president needs the un-
divided support of his party. ] have
recently said that the only conditiOn Il
on which i would be candidate was
for the people to 'conscript' me. In
other words. / must be convinced that
they really want me to run. or 1 shall
retire as previously announced"
The senator is receiving many let
ters urging him to be a candidate
again, to all OF which he has an
swered as above. IL is matter that
is up to the people as to whether the
senator shall again represent them. as
he has done for so long and so ac-
ceptably TO the large majority of the
voters of the State. Their wishes can
be made known either by letter or
petition. and what is done should be
done quickly. The opposition is very
busy. and 1t Is high time the friends
OF the present Democratic administra-
tion make known their wishes.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-10-10
The Duty of German Americans tt
GERMANY


(By Gustavus Ohlinger Of The Vigil
antes)
ITO speak German is to remain
German; to cause others to speak Ger
man is to make them into Germans"
In this way Ludwig Fulda, one of
the most prominent of modern Ger
man playwrights and journalists sum-
married his observations in the Unit
ed States. That he was giving express
sion to more than merely personal
opinion is evidenced by the stern
measures adopted by Germany for the
purpose of establishing the use of Ger
man in the Polish provinces and in
Alsace-by the DEGREES which forbade
French even on signs and on tomb
stones and the orders making it II
crime to impart religious instruction
in the Polish tongue.
The propaganda for the German
language has always been we'll
recognized phase Of imperial kultur-
politik. 1t was regarded as an i'm
portant means for establishing Ger
man influence in foreign lands, for un-
dermining national unity, and for
keeping German immigrants in solid
blocks which could be used as con-
venient make weights in favor of
German policies AS one of the lead
ers in the Pan-German movement ex-
pressed it years ago, 1.-The Importance
of Germany in the future will de-
Of persons who are politically subject
to the empire, and, second, the mum
ber of those throughout the world
who speaks the German language"
That the Kaisers sympathizers in
the United States have taken this
course to heart is borne out by the
vigorous efforts which have been
made to establish the German Ian
guage in our public schools ever since
the Pan-German idea came to active
consciousness here some twenty year:
ago. During this period the num-
ber Of high school pupils taking in
structiOn in German has risen from
$4,000 to $4,000. Even more mark
cd has been the increase i'm this direc-
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-10-10
CHURCH PENSION FUND.
Episcopal Church Raises Greatest
Fund for Charitable Foundation
Ever Gathered I'm America.

New York, Oct Final returns,
just completed and sent to j. p. Nor
gan, treasurer of the $5,OOO.OOO pen-
sion fund for the support Of retired
Episcopal clergymen, show that the
fund was oversubscribed nearly q:
per cent, total subscriptions amount
ing to $S,712,OOO. OF this $5.164,555
has already been paid.
Alabama contributed $15,988:
North Carolina, $65.848: South Caro-
lima, $20.51O; Georgia, $47.763, and
Florida. $25.451.
The Church Pension Fund is the
largest of the kind ever raised, and.
next to the Red Cross Hundred Mil
lion Dollar Fund the largest chari-
table fund ever gathered in America
Off any one purpose. 1t took just a
year to do it. While five million dol
lars was the goal originally set, it was
announced from time to time that an
oversubscription was desired in or
der to give the fund the soundest
backing possible.
The campaign for raising the Pen
sion Fund. conducted under the di-
rection Of Bishop William Lawrence.
of Massachusetts,. ended February 2S.
The next day the pension plan was
out into operation with Bishop Law
renee as president of the fund. At
the present time pensions amounting
to 100000 annually are being paid.
some TO aged and disabled clergy,
some to widows, and others to or
phan minors.
In all there were 47,713 subscrip-
tiOns to the fund whose names are ac
tually on the books of the fund. Yet
1t Is estimated that many hundreds
OF thousands OF persons actually
gave. as in numerous instances an en-
tire congregations gift was entered as
one subscription while no record was
Kept of the individual contributors OF
the $2.019.61O which was received in
cash.
There were 1874 gifts of less than
800 and these donations make up
about 10 per cent of the entire
fund.
OF all the diOceses. New York city
contributed the largest sum, So
1852.
The States Of New York and New
Jersey gave $3,3S1,354. New England
gave $1,222,76S. PENNSYLVANIA. Del
aware. Maryland, Virginia and the
District OF Columbia gave $2,115,934.
Alabama. North Carolina, South Car
olina. Georgia. Florida, Mississippi.
Louisiana, Tennessee. and Kentucky
gave $SO6.47S.
Ohio, Michigan. Indiana. Illinois
and Wisconsin gave $1,1O2.927. Min
ncsota, Iowa. Nebraska, Colorado
Montana. the Dakotas and Wyoming
gave $172.947.
Missouri, Arkansas, Texas Kansas,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-10-10
tion in the grade schools.

tion in the grade schools.
Now that the events of the last few
months have taught Americans to look
upon this apparently innocent educa
tional movement in the same light in
which it has always been held by
Germans both here and in Germany.
it is small wonder that they will have
none of it. German language instruc-
tion has been abolished in all the
grade schools of Toledo: in Cleveland
1t has been eliminated from the first
four grades; in Baltimore from all the
grades; in Milwaukee American chill
dren will no longer have the advan-
tage of bi-lingual education in the
first and second grades. and even Chi
cago has torn from its spelling books
the nauseous adulation of the Kaiser
which the exponents Of Pan-German
policies had caused to be inserted.
That this aversion for everything
German will be intensified with time
is inevitable. The danger is that it
will attach to much that is admirable
and that we could adopt with advan-
tage. Our civilization will thereby be
made the poorer. One of the great
tragedies of the war is that the evil
ambition Of The Hohenzollerns has laid
its foul hands upon the sacred heri-
tage of the German people and inn
pregnated it with the poison of it's con-
tact, so that for centuries it will pro-
woke the loathing of the world.
These consequences can i'm some de-
gree be averted by our citizens OF
German birth. 1t rests with them to
prove to us and to the world that a
wide chasm separates the Germany OF
Schiller, Goethe and Lessng from the
monster state created by the Hohen-
Zollerns and their servants; that the
genius that peOpled the woods and
dales with the fairies Of childhood has
nothing in common with the demon
that ravaged Belgium. France and
Poland; that the German spirit is in
ded free and not sunk in hopeless
servility to unworthy masters. But
not by lukewarm allegiance to our
country, not by half-hearted support
or our cause. not by carping criticism
of things American, not by secret graf
ihcation over the reverscs OF our allies
can they bring this about. The Turn
verein, the Liederkranz. the Stadtver
band, the Nationalbund and Deutch-
unterricht must all be forgotten.
The story of American liberty. from
its foundations in Magma Carta to the
present. inc, must dsDlace all these
as the subject of their propaganda:
everything that will contribute to our I
victory must be the OBJ /
Ject OF their ACTIVITY. THROUGH such /
men, after the war will the benefit. |
or German science, art and literature |
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-10-10
RAID GERMAN DAILY PAPER.
Officers Seize Records of Cincinnati
VOlksblatt.

Cincinnati, Oct. G.-The Cincinnati
Volksblatt, German daily newspaper.
was raided late today by United States
secret service officers. and letter ales.
ledgers and other account books sciz-
ed and taken to the United States dis
trict attorneys Office.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-10-10
THE la FOLLETTE CASE.
Committc Maps Out Plans for Inycs-
tigatiOn.

Washington. Oct. S.-The senate
committee appointed TO investigate
Senator La Follette's st. Paul speech
mapped out it's plans and adjourned
until Thursday. There will be no
public hearings for the present. The
committee hopes to conclude the in
vestigation within a few days.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-10-10
la FoLLETEE UNFORTUNATE.
Made Terrible Mistake I'm Lending
Himself tO Kaiscr's Plans.

Washington. Oct Cit was "unfor-
tunate for the country and the sema-
tor from Wisconsin that he lent him
self and HIS service to the promotion
OF tho ideas and desires of the kaiser"
said Senator Robinson. replying to
senator LaFollette's speech OF de-
fense.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-10-10

Madrid. Oct. S.--A German sub
marine interncd at Cadiz. Spain. has
escaped. All submarines entering
Spanish ports since June 3Oth. have
been interned under royal decree.
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(Siglled)

be transmitted BY such mon alone
can the odium which the Hohen-
Zollern dynasty has drawn upon all
things German he averted, and the
treasures of Germanys past be pre-
served for the world.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-10-10

Oklahoma. and New Mexico gave $91
S41.
Oregon. California. Idaho, Arizona,
Utah. Washington. Nevada, Alaska.
and the Philippine Islands gave $255.
GOT.
The largest contribution, $324,744.
was made by the Carnegie Corpora
ti0n. Two persons gave $250,O00
each. Nine gave 10000 each.
twelve subscribed $50, 600 each. TWEEN
ty-nine $4,000 each. ffty-fOur gave
$4,000 each, 221 gave $1,000 and 764
subscribed $1,000.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-11-17
PROGRESS IN THE RED
 CROSS WORK ROOM

Much has been accomplished in the Red Cross sewing room the past week, although there were fewer workers. The ladies are becoming more familiar with the work, and the neatly made garments compare very favorably with those made by older chapters.
 Mrs. L. r. Beidelman and Mrs. G. k. Haynie were the captains for the week, and Miss Imogene Sharp and Mrs. Teal did the cutting.
 The so loyal workers completed 36 garments and finished left over from last week The total number of garments turned out of work room since opening is g hospital bed shirts and 31 pajama coats, and 31 pajama trousers.
 While great headway is being made, it is desired that there be many new workers. Come out and bring a neighbor or friend. The members extend a cordial welcome to any new residents, and will be pleased to have their help and interest.
 The various clubs and organizations of the city are represented on differ ent days, viz: Monday, the Fortnight ly Club and the Eastern Star; Tues day, the Missionary Society and the w. C. T. U.; Wednesday, the Presby- terian Aid Society and the Christian Aid Society; Thursday, the Mission ary Society of the Baptist church and the s. l. A; Friday, the 1916 Club and the Tuesday Social. However, work CTS may come on any day that is most convenient for them and as of- ten, regardless of any unit to which they may belong. Visitors are always welcome. The following out of town visitors registered this week. Mrs W. R. Slack, of Charleston, Mo; Mrs. John M. Milburn of Gurdon; and Mes
The Prescott daily news., 1917-11-17
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Sunday School, 10 a. m.

Sunday School, 10 a. m.
 The following officers and teachers have assumed their duties and the school and church are running along smoothly, viz: Duncan l.. McRae, supt.; c. R. Haynie, assistant; Joe Hamilton, secretary; S. o. Logan. treasurer; Miss Lillian Haltom, or ganist; Mrs. A. M. Ellsworth, assist ant organist; Mrs. A. C. Williams, or ganist for the church, and Mrs. War ren Summins, assistant. Teachers, Mesdames Carleton Me Rae, Warren Cummins, w. k. White, Jro W. V Tompkins, c. R. Haynie, B. II. Logan, A. NJ. Ellsworth. and Messrs. w. V. Tompkins, T. C. Me Rae, c. R. Haynie and w. A. Hatley.
 Preaching at II, subject, "The Kind of Men That Christ Would Not Have" '"
 There will be preaching also at ' p. m
The Prescott daily news., 1917-11-17
TERRIBLY SWOLLEN
Suffering Described As Torture
 Relieved by BlacLs-Draught.

Rossville, Ga.-Mrs. Kate Lee Able, ol ths place, writes; My husband is an engineer, and once while lifting, he in- lured himself with piece of heavy ma chinery, across the abdomen He was 50 sore he could not bear 10 press on himself at all, on chest or abdomen. He weighed l65 lbs, and fell off until he weighed 10 lbs, in two weeks.
 He became couStipated and it looked like he would die. We had three different doctors, yet with all their medicine, his bowels failed 10 act. He would turn up ten-cent bottle of castor oil, and drink # two or three days in succession. He did this yet without result. We became desperate, lie suffered so. He was swol- len terribly. He told me his suffering could only be described as torture.
 sent and bought Thedford's Black Draught. made him take big dose, and when if began 10 act he tainted, he was in such misery, but he got relief and began to mend at once. He got well, and we both feel he owes his life to Thedford's Black-Draught."
 Thedford's Black-Draught will help you to keep fit, ready for the days work. Try ill NC-13i
The Prescott daily news., 1917-11-17

Milk Chocolates served with whip ped cream at Guthrie's.
 J. W. Ingram of Laneburg, was at tending to business here today.
 Ninol, the Modern Tonic, a pleasant tasting Wine of Cod Liver Oil, at Hes terly Drug Store,
 J. T. Mcfarland, Emmet oute num- Der two, was among the business wis itors here today
 Prescriptions are compounded ac- curately and carefully at Guthrie Drug Store.
 Lavoptik Eye Wash will strengthen your eyes 5Oc at Hesterly Drug Store
 w. B. Garrett passed through Pres colt this morning from Mt Moriah to Hope where he will reside for the present
 Geo. W. Duke of Laneburg, one of Neyada's prominent merchants, mot ored to Prescott today on a business mission.
 Henry Parks, Boughton, was trad ing in the city today. Mir. Parks has our thanks for subscription to The Prescott Daily News.
 E. J. Watson extension agent of the P. & N. w., left this morning for his home at Calhoun, La. on a couple of days visit, returning to Prescott Tuesday.
 Mrs. Alice Mason of Prescott route five, was a caller at our office today and she has our thanks for a dollar which she paid on her subscription to the Nevada News.
 Prescott has marketed 5230 bales VI NottoI by NdBoil lillo year, tbt Farmers Union warehouse having re- ceived 3290 and Walters warehouse 1940. The short staple is worth 27 3-4 cents and seed $1.10 per husheI here today.
 For the 18th time, Dr. Jno Wij- Hams, pastor of the First PresoyteI- ian church of this city, has been elect ed chairman and treasurer of Home Mission in Arkansas. The last time he was chosen to fill this position was at the synod which convened at Dar- danelle. During Dr. Williams fifteen years in this place there has never been deficit nor has there ever been a home missionary or an evangelist i unpaid.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-11-17
COMPLAINT ALMOST GONE

"Foley's Honey and Tar IS gFe@1, ano writes L. W. Day, 65 Campoeii k.on, nrr" E., Detroit, Mich, Ut relieves pioI ni chitis quickly. My complaint mas ns.o "it if most gone and l hope never to haau haods S again." The experience Of thous"9for thou5s' for proves there is no better remedy ,ioe io coughs. colds or croup. The ge"u'ndi nnd costs no more than substitutes s;ne ana this old reliable family me9lIlnS in+ar should be in every home every VIII. Tnr Insist on Foley's Honey ana i'' time tried and never failing 9
 Hesterly Drug Store.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-11-17

Insure your hogs against Cholera {; guaranteed Buchanan Drug Store use s. H. Hog Cholera Remedy-it's s
 Matted milk, egg drinks, and milk chocolates with whipped cream at Guthrie's.
 See us for a scholarship in a good business college.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-11-17
SULF0LAx PILLS The Blessed Laxative
 ko Caiomef HesterIy Drug Store

danes J. M. Thomas, M. B. Segier and Alkaline Segler of Emmet.
 Ladies from the country who are III town shopping, are invited to drop :" and see what we are doing.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-11-17
PROGRAM FOR THE
 CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR

Subject: Our Denominational For eign Mission Boards Their History and Achievements.
 Scripture lesson, Isa. 55:1-13. Prayer.
 Why are missionary boards needed w. A. Newth.
 Reading clippings.
 What led to the formation of our foreign missionary board and when Arthur Trevillion.
 In what countries has our board cfrricd on work? Allie Kizer.
 In what ways do the women of our denomination carry on missionary work? Miss Jessie Akers.
 When and where was the American Christian missionary society organ ized? Miss Beulah Mynheir.
 Leader, Mrs. Jno. Trevillion.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-11-17

Annual Meeting Grand Chapter "i a
 Eastern Star of Arkansas "
 Grand Lodge of F. x A. "' ~
 Arkansas, Little Rock NoVe"V'
 l9 and 20, 1917. po For this occasion the Missouri .t+ cific R. R. Co. will sell tickets Fressvs -s to Little Rock and return TOT plus war tax. Tickets on sale No''' 4o Der 17th to goth, going passaee oor commence on date of sale an" aoI final return limit to reach org of starting point prior to miun's
 November 24th, 1917. .t
 c. A. HAYS, Agen"
The Prescott daily news., 1917-11-17

Harmony Spearmint toothpaste in 25c tubes at Guthrie Drug Store. Phone 101.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-11-17

For quick delivery, telephone 101. Guthrie Drug Store.