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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-08-01
WEATHER NEXT WEEK.
Warm and Fair Weather With Oc.a.
SiOnal Showers

washington, July 2S.--Warm, gem
orally fair weather. with widely scat
tered thunder showers. is forecast for
the coming week i'm the South Allan
tic and Gulf States,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-08-01
NO FIGHT ON BILL.
REPUBLICANS IN HOUSE REFUSE
TO INSIST ON MANN'S WAR
EXPENDITURE COM.
MITTEE,
prospects Brighten for Sending Meas
urc to President for Signature Next
Week.

Washington, July 26.-While senate
and house conferees were beginning
their work today on the long -delayed
food control bill sentiment among
house Republicans crystalized against
further delaying enactment by con-
tinuing Republican Leader Mann's
fight for creation Of a joint con-
gressional committee on war expendi-
lures.
At an informal conference of Re-
publican representatives it was made
clear to Mr.. Mann, according to those
present, that no partisan fight on the
question at this time could command
the support Of the party's representa-
ton in the house. Former Speaker
Cannon and Representative Miller, of
Minnesota, made the principal pleas
against the party leaders course, and
although no vote was taken, the gen.
eral agreement after the meeting was
that the fight for the war committee
would not be pushed.
Hope of getting the measure
through conference and ready for
President Wilson's signature next
week was frightened somewhat by the
development. but the leaders pointed
out that even with agitation for the
war committe amendment silenced in
the house. the senate remained on rec
ord as favoring it, and fight there
still was possible. The president has
asked that the provision be eliminat-
ed because he believes it only harrass
those charged with conducting the
war.
The conferees met twice today but
accomplished little. They pledge
themselves to absolute secrecy during
their deliberations. but it is known
that they passed over the unopposed
senate amendments, for the time be-
ing and discussed general difference
between the two houses over other
amendments. Included in these were
the proposals for war expenditures
committee and for a food control
board Of three members.
Prompt action was promised by
most of the conferees, some predict.
ing agreement by tomorrow night.
When Senator Martin. the Demo-
cratic leader, late today proposed a
recess Of the senate until Monday,
Senator Kenyon suggested that the
conference might be ready sooner.
Decision of the house Republicans
to take no further action on the ex-
penditure amendment was reached in
meeting called by Mr.. Mann, who
summoned all the Republican repre- i.
sentatives together hurriedly after ad-
journment Of the house. There was
half an hours bitter debate.
While Mr.. Mann merely placed the
proposition before the Republicans, his
remarks convinced members that he
was desirous OF continuing the Re-
publican fight for a separate house
vote on the amendment, temporarily
lost yesterday.
Representative Cannon urged un-
divided support Of the president now
and declared that If a war expendi-
lures committee was needed later it
could be created by separate legis-
lation. Representative Miller said he
favored creation of committee later.
but did not think the food bill should
be delayed.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-08-01
MORE PENNSYLVANIA RIOTS.
Large Body of Police In Control I'm
Chester.

chester. Pa. July 2S.-State police,
augmented by local patrolmen and
volunteer guards controlled the situa-
ton here after an outbreak of race
riots again last night. The casualties
IN the six outbreaks in a week are
two whites dead and hundred white
and negroes hurt
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-08-01
FOOD BILL UNSETTLED.
Conference Committee Still at Work on
Food and LIQUOR Sections.

Washington, July 28.-The prohibi-
tion and food administration questions
involved in the food bill awaited final
action by the conferees when labor
was resumed today. The progress thus
far made. however. warranted the be-
lief that an agreement will he reached
on these and other points by tonight
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-08-01
YOUNG OFFICERS EFFICIENT.
Hard Training I'm France Proves That
They are All Right.

They are All Right.
With American Forces in France,
Friday, July 27.-The hard training
which the Americans are undergoing
Is bringing out in a marked degree
the efficiency Of the young officers who
recently Joined the army after train
Ing at Plattsburg and other camps.
Regular army officers declare that
the quality of these men sets at rest
any doubt concerning the high stand
ard Of leadership Americas vast new
army will have.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-08-01
GERMAN SUBMARINE DESTROY.
,,. I'D. . xt
Nan AssosAd Near CAlais-Crew Cap
aHk turod.

Paris. July 27.-A German subma-
tine has been destroyed near Calais.
II ran aground and the crew set the
lmsolins afre. All were made prison.
tnR ;e
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-08-01
American Bark Sunk.

Plymouth. Eng, July 2S.-The
American bark Carmela has been
sunk by submarine. The crew was
landed today.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-08-01
FORTY CENT COTTON.
FIRST Bale Sold at Auction In Suyan.
nah.

savannah, July 2S.-The lrst bale
OF 1917 cotton received on this mar.;ct
was sold at auction for forty cents.
me bale was donated to the Red
Cross. The second bale arriving o,,
was also donated to the Red Cross.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-06
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-06

come of more than $4,000 or 100000
a year. We could obtain also 5000 ,O0O'-
OOO additional annually by raising
taxes on whiskey and beer 10 level
with what they we're taxed IN England
before the war started.
The excess profits tax must be
graduated The tariff Is Impossible. as
source Of revenue during the war.
Lowering of the income tax eNemp-
ton TO $4,000 and possibly to Sl,5OO
is among the proposals under con
siGeration A conservative view was
that at the present rate of taxation
500. 100000 would be added TO the
revenues by lowering the exemption TO
50 600. Some officials thought that the
returns would be doubled, bringing the
total 70 approximately S650,OOO,OOO.
Large Estates a Resource
To increase the Federal tax on es-
tates up to 40 per cent on very large
estates would swell the government
revenues, if adopted, by hundreds oil
millions.
The Internal Revenue Bureau IS col
letting revenue, under peace taxes. at
the rate of $75O.O00,000 annually, This
sum could ne doubled or increased by
81 600 100000 by moderate increases in
the tax rates on whiskey, beer and to-
bacco. the lowering of the income tax
exemption to $4,000, graduated excess
profits tax, increased taxes on estates
and greatly increased taxation on large
incomes.
The underwriting of a large proper
tion Of the proposed bond issue by pri-
vatc financial houses is understood 20
be generally disapproved. There will
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-06

be little difficulty. in the opinion oil
officials. in obtaining all the money
needed by popular subscription. / ne
banks and business interests were
characterized to-day by one official as
simply waiting to see how much IS
needed and what plans are adopted iot
raising IT," To this attitude was at
tributed. in large measure, the recent
diminutior of activity in the country
industries.
Ability Of Federal Banks
Although it was thought unlikely
that the Federal Reserve banks them
selves would subscribe for large
amounts because Of the need that
their canital be held in liquid con-
djtion. tho 1900 banks Of the Federal
Reserve system. with their Sl6,0OOOOO.-
600 in resources. would, it was believed
be abundantly able, II necessary, 10
take care of one entire years financing
alone.without undue strain.
The Federal Reserve system, II was
pointed out. represents only one-quar-
ter. approximately. Of the total banks
and banking institutions in the coun'
FRY. among the outsiders being num-
Der of the big private banking houses
of New York. Chicago and other cities
The capacity of the banks Of the coun-
try alone to absorb bond issue would
run far above the S3,500,0OO,OOO re-
quired for the year.
These estimates do not take into con-
sideration the countrywide answer by
hundreds of thousands of individuals,
impelled by patriotism, which officials
are expecting when details OF the bond
issue are formulated and its authorize
tion given by Congress.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-06

Without consultation with the gov
eminent. the financial district. on its
own initiative, is making active prep
arations TO insure the success Of any
issue which may be brought forth
through nationwide distribution with
out charge. Among leading institu-
tons which have already announced
that they will receive subscriptions FOR
Forthcoming government securities on
a "whcu. as and if issued basis are
Potter. Choatc & Prentice, the irving
National Bank and the Franklin Trust
Company. In addition, plans are under
way to place. the machinery Of the
New York stock Exchange at the dis
posal Of the government for the NOR
chandising Of the expected loan.
Merrill. Lynch & Co., members Of the
exchange, yesterday sent out 100000
letters reading as follows:
Secretary McAdoo has asked Con-
grcss to appropriate $3,4OOOOO,OOO for
army ana navy CNPCH0'r' - - '"P'N'0
ed that this amour: will be raised by
means Of a government bond issue at 3
per cent or 3l5 per cent
Loyal Citizens Should Aid
owe believe that every loyal Amer
can citizen should participate IN tins
loan and thereby help to bring the war
10 a speedy conclusion. We shall be
glad to send information as 1T IS avail
able regarding this loan, ana IN the
meantime invite you TO write US OF
vour intention to subscribe to the pro-
posed loan. stating the probable amount
Of your subscription.
we arc placing the facilities of our
firm unrcservedly at the disposal Of
both the government and the public
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-06

ISOLATION recently that the industrial
assurance Offices had paid over $1,000
coo in war claims The same offices
had invested in the war loan over $50
O00.0 900 in new money and conversions.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-06
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-06
New York. Financial Machinery
To Aid Government War Loan
Bankers on Own Initiative Preparing to Insure Success OF
Any Bond Issue-Stock Exchange May Be Placed
at Disposal of Administration

and will handle tho war bonds NIihou,
any profit or compllsslon OF any klnd
whats CcVcr.
"Your money cannot be neutral
Your country needs II. Small sums
make big loans successful. .
This firm announced its intention Of
taking M with the Stock Exchange au-
tnorities the advisabiity Of forming a
liz pool for the purpose OF dlSscnl MAJ
ing arguments TO induce American III
NCstors to absorb a government war
issue quickly. If the Exchange approves
the plan II is likely that special com
n.ittcc will be appointed 20 begin WORK
Immediately.
The statement Of c. +. Mitchell, pres
idcnt Of tho National Company. that
the success Of new government war
loan would be measured by the degree
Of education applied in connection WIN
the offering caused much comment IN
banking and investment circles.
Oppose Short-Term Financing
There was general approval OF Hr
NitchclTs declaration that short-term
financing would not he advisable.
One banker Of international prom
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should bear an interest rate OF ! per
cent because Of the probabil lty that
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pcr cent or per cent government
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John SHELTON Williams. Controller OF
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ing bankers said he did not confer w" W.
them on government war financing, ~.
Williams srcnt most of his time at the
cfice Of the bank examiner for the
lower district of Manhattan. which IS
i'm the Custom House.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-06
Paws $4,000, 600 War Claims

A. Hartwell, director Of the London
and Manchester Assurance Company,
told the members of the London As
surance superintendent Fraternal As
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-06
Foresight

I'm a place in New Jersey town
building caught fire. and the extinguIsh-
ers failed 20 do their work. A few days
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-06
McAdoo Expects No Difficulty

Unofficial estimates TO the Federal
Reserve Board are that the Federal
Reserve banks can absorb up TO 81
100000 Of war bonds at once at in
terest not exceeding 3i2 per cent Sec
retary NcAdoo said that he thought
the government would have no diff
Guilty in raising the necessary funds
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Treasury Department experts arc
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ing every phase Of the situation. john
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Currency. is in New York to consult
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posed bond issue, it is understood.
May Issue Short Term Notes
Chairman simmons of the Senate
FINANCE Committee intimated that
short term notes might be issued to
limited extent to make immt dlately
available a portion of the sum desired.
Hc was waiting on Secretary McAdoo
for suggestions.
REPRESENTATIVE Rainey, of Illinois,
ranking majority member of the Ways
and Means Committee, declared To-
night that the income tax would prob
cbIv be amended 50 as to furnish great
~ increased revenues.
INV view is" he said, that while the
var lasts no man should enjoy an IN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-06
Appropriation Bill Includes
$2,952,537,933 for
Army
Bonds and Higher
Taxes Considered
Experts Gather Data for
Congress on Methods of
Meeting Expense

Washington. April ,. Congress was
asked to-day TO provide Immediately
$500, $1,000 TO finance the war for
one year. approximately as follows:
For tho War Department. $685.
1898.
For increasing the authorized
strength Of the navy TO 10000 men
and :hc Marine Corps to 10000
mon. c175.S55.762.
For other necessary expenditures
for the naval establishment. at the
direction and discretion Of the Pres
ident, S292 $3.50. and
For the Coast Guard, so that it
may perfect and bring to high
> state Of efficiency its telephone sys-
tenn Of coastal communication. 5000
600.
4 bond issue, increased taxation, in
GLIDING higher taxes on estates. large
incomes. whiskey. beer. tobacco. and
new methods of taxation probably Will
be rcsorted 10 20 raise the huge
amount.
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Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-10
JOBBERS WIN WITH
EIGHT HITS IN ROW
Start Flank Attack on Cecil
Thompson in Seventh and
Capture Game, 7 to 4.
SMITH HITS A HOME RUN
Copyright.
1917,
international
News
Service.
The Bee
by
George
MCManuS

Eight consecutive hits in the sew
enth stanza yesterday proved the un-
doing of Cecil Thompson and Wichita
walloped Omaha, 7 to 4.
Until the fatal seventh the fray was
a hurting tilt between Cecil and Elmer
Koestner. Each had allowed two runs
and four hits up to that period.
Then the Witches started flank
attack on Cecil and the pitching duel
ceased abruptly.
Yaryan started the disastrous frame
with a single to center. Koestner,
Kellerman, Goodwin, Jones, Coy,
Hahn and White all followed with
! singles in the order named.
If it hadn't been for the throwing
of Shag Thompson and Earl Smith
the Jobbers might be going yet.
Thompson cut Kellerman down a.
the plate with perfect peg and, aft
er catching Davis fly, Smith doubled
Coy at the rubber with great throw
from deep left. 1t was an 8 to S bet
Coy would score after the catch, but
Smiths throw was absolutely perfect
and Brottem tagged him out stand
ing up.
The Rourkes put over one run in
the opening frame on an error by
Davis, Burg's sacrifice and Smiths
double.
Cecil Thompson's single, two in
field outs and Shag Thompson's in
field hit counted one more in the third.
Smith Hits Homer.
The Rourkes made their other two
runs in the eighth on walk to Burg
and Smiths home run over the right
field fence. The pill scared forty feet
over the wall. o..
Wichita counted two in the fourth
on Coy's hit, Bradley's miscue and a
triple by White. Hits by Kellerman
and Goodwin and Burgs wild throw
netted one in the eighth.
The Rourkes and Jobbers clash
again this afternoon at Rourke park,
starting at 3:15.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-10
University Of Omaha Men Rush
To CoIorS or to Work on Farms

Nearly all male students of the
University of Omaha are planning to
leave school within the next two
weeks for farms or for service in the
army. Those who are leaving for
the farms are: Mark Lowe, Eugene
Simmons, William Bolts, Perry Aller-
ton, William Roberts, Reed thinner
man and Roderick Hoover.
Isidore Finkenstein and Michael
Lipp are taking examinations for the
hospital corps John Jenkins and
Alexander Crawford win go to the
engineering corps. James Smith and
William Camper will be in the reserve
signal corps.
President Jenkins is enthusiastic
over the movement and is pleased
with the way the young men of the
university have responded to the ma
tional call. At a meeting in chapel
DR.. jenkins urged the boys to go, say
ing that he would disown a son Of
his if he did not do something at this
time of need. although our univer-
sity cannot send hundreds of men to
the trenches and the farms, yet we
must do what we can" he said. "As
head of the institution I wish to say
that every man who leaves school for
these purposes is doing his highest
duty, and the faculty will see to it
that full credit is given for the years
work."
Several of the boys will not leave
until after Gala day, the annual spring
| festival of the university.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-10
Property Owners Withdraw
Suit AGAINST DRIVING Club

Benson property owners, who filed
suit in district court asking a tenn
porary restraining order against the
Omaha Driving club to prevent horse
race meeting at the fair ground track,
on the grounds that the sport would
draw crowds" has withdrawn the
pleading.
No reason was given, but 1t is I'M
derstood that counsel for the property
owners convinced them that there was
little chances for their winning the
suit.
The driving club, holding member
ships in the Great Western circuit,
Iowa-N Nebraska Minnesota circuit and
the Nebraska Speed association, will
stage race meetings on the Benson
track in June and August. One hun
bred harness horses are being trained
there,
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-10
Big Organ for Cathedral to
Be Delivered November |

The big organ which Frank J.
Burkley will give to the new cathe-
dral is to be delivered November |,
according to an announcement made
yesterday. The huge instrument has
choir. grand and swell organ and
is to be built so that solo organ can
be added to be placed in front Of the
cathedral for use when the proposed
surpliced choir is organized.
A beautiful oak front for the organ
is being designed by the cathedral
architect. There will be banked
platform for 100 voices in the gal
lery of the west end. The organ, Of
the make known as a Cassavant is
said to be the finest west of Chicago
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-10
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