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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-10-03
CIVIC LEAGUE MEETING.
Officers and Chairmen OF Committee
Make Scmi-Annual Reports.

Officers and Chairmen OF Committees
Make Semi-Annual Reports.
The Civic League held it's first fall
meeting last week with the new pres
ident, Mrs. II. S. Hood, presiding. The
reports Of the chairmen of commit
tees showed the league was continu-
ing it's many activities. After hearing
the report of Mrs. Sumter of the
Mothers Club and remarks of DR..
Brunson on the good work accom-
plished and the willingness of the
physicians of the city to assist in this
work, it was decided to continue the
Mothers meetings..
Mrs. I. A. Ryttenberg reported that
the books in the Civic League library
had been turned over to the Carnegie
Library and that the library, as a de-
partment Of the league. was now clos
ed.
The report for the Play Grounds
committe was made by Miss Florence
oOCiioCiitIIl, WHO IlaQ Oeen In Cnarge
of this work during the summer. She
told Of the success of the work and
spoke particularly of the spirit OF
unselfishness shown by the children
on the play ground. The average af-
ternoon attendance during one month
reached 81 children.
For the Nurse committee the report
was made by Mrs. Hood, who has
been the efficient chairman for ten
years. Mrs. II. c. Iaynsworth will
now take her place. This report has
already been published
AS treasurer of the Nurse commit
tee, Miss Armida Moses told of the
expense for the up-keep of the nurses
car, as almost the entire fund donat-
cd for this purpose had been expend-
cd. After hearing reports and at
tending routine business the society
adjourned until the fourth Monday in
October.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-10-03
Bishopvillc News Items.

County Supervisor Evans and his
board called for bids for the lowest
interest on $4,000 for school pur-
poses. Quite a number Of banks
put in bids for it but it was awarded
to she Bishopvile National Bank.
whose bid was per cent. This shows
that there is plenty of money in the
country and the board took the right
way to get the lowest interest.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-10-03

when cotton dropped down to 10
cents farmers were seen hauling il
back home. Last Friday and Satur-
day it took a sudden Jump to 23 cents
and even higher, but very few except
those who are compelled to sell are
disposed to turn it loose at the pre-
vailing good prices, believing it viii
go still higher.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-10-03
Married.

Mr.. j. l3rogdon Jones and Miss
jamie Wade were married at the home
Of the brides parents, Cross Hill, S.
c., on Wednesday evening, Septem-
ber 26th. The bride taught at Zoar
for several years and her many
friends are glad that she will be a
permanent resident of the commun-
ity.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-10-03

DIR. l.. w. Corbett, who is now at
Fort Oglethorpe. came home for a
few days. before leaving for France.
The medical corps. OF which he is Il
member. will probably leave Ogle-
thorpe within ten days. Mrs. Cor
bctt and little son will remain in Co
iumbia with her parents during the
doctors absence.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-10-03
Public Notice.

Notice is hereby given that the
regular fall examination for teachers
VIII he held in the court house ut
umter, Saturday, October 9th, begin
ring at 9 o'clock. The examination
Viii be taken from the books used i'm
the public schools Of the State.
j. II. HAYNSW ORTIZ,
county superintendent of Education.
Sumter County.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-10-03
Sale of Liberty Bonds

New York. Sept. 2S.-A million dol
lars in Liberty Bonds changed hands
during the first hour of the stock
market. Trading prices were two
to two tenths above par
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-10-03

Mr. and Mrs S. O. Mathis went TO
Florence last Friday afternoon to see
their son. TheO, who suffered the mis-
fortune of having his left hand badly
crushed while engaged in his work
as switchman Thursday hight He
was taken to DR.. McLeod's Infirmary
for treatment.-Bishopv Vindica-
tor
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-10-03
Total disbursements $1,000

Ao'"i disbursements. $1,000 OU
we have carefully checked Up all
the vouchers. accounts, and cancelled
checks and find them properly fled
and the above statement correct.
w. Percy Smith,
c. G.. Rowland.
G. M. Hurst,
Auditing Committee.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-10-03

The attendance of the city schools
AZ larger this year than ever before,
but this was not unexpected, as the
compulsory education law became eff
fective here for the first time at the
opening of the session. All the
school houses are crowded and the
need of additional school houses will
become urgent within year or two.
II the average rate Of increase i'm at
tendance is maintained next year.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-10-03

The ocean, at any rate, is a real
neutral. 1t carries relief ships or sub
marines with equal readiness. Sp1r-
tanburS Herald.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-10-03

II is reported that the Barnum
s. Bailey circus will visit sumter ncNt
Aonth. Their advance agent has
cen here Ia arrange for license, bu,
1T last accounts the managers had
not positively decided whether to
play Snmtcr OF Florence.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-10-03

The report OF the auditing com
mittee Is herewith attached:
Carnegie Public Library. Sumter.
:. c., I'm account with s. III. Ed
munds. chairman OF the Building
Committee:
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-10-03
RECEIPTS.

IOtai receipts ss.. SlV,VOO.OV
DISBURSEMENTS.
January 10, 1917 .. .. ....$2.217.43
j. NJ. Hardy. contractor.
January 10. 1917 e. 80. -. 3O0.5,
Walker aud Johnson.
March 13, 1917... -. o.. e. 2.55f.5>
J. NJ. Hardy. contractor.
March 20. 1x17 Gee. 81. e. 7o.o'
ID. NJ. Blanding. Sec. * Treas.
March q. 1911. -. &C.. 10000
Peoples Trust Company.
June 4. 1917 ........ 1.53O.Op
J. M. Hardy. contractor.
July 10. 1917 ..... &c. . 1915
G. %. ID. Shades.
July ~. 1917 O.. 80. 2oo.0'
T.. y. Wollrop.
August Al. 1917 81. ... l,GO5.S-
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-10-03

j. Nj. Hardy. contractor.
Columbia Lumber Co.. =. sol Loo
Walker and Johnson. :. 1850
l.. +. Woldrop :. ...... :. 645.OO
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-10-03

- Respectfully submitted.
- IL. Edmunds. Chairman.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-06-02
TEUTONS TAP CABLES
 AND GET INFORMATION

this condition, especially in view Of the importance of the more recent Russian developments and the per feet accord that has now been estab- lished between Russia and Wash ington.
 WASHINGTON, D. O., June l. An important statement is accre- dited to the Japanese envoy by the United Press Association today. This official when seen relative to the report that Japanese soldiers would soon be placed on the Euro pear fronts, declared that mo Japanese are fighting in Russia and, notwithstanding the German state fmenis to the contrary, during the
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-06-02

Sunday night is a repeater at the Eagle Hall but all the pictures on the program are winners with all star producers doing their ablest acting for the delight of those who attend the screening. The Girl who had a Soul gives Mary Fuller an op- portunity for the finest kind of act ing. Two comedies follow this three part feature, the Plumber wins the Girl and A Coats a Coat. A One reel Irish feature with Vivian Prescott as Fanchon and Florence Ashbrooke as Mother Fadet, the witch, is of never falling interest. A Universal Weekly ends the bill. Miss, Bertha Johnson anc Miss Stipek furnish the music, no small part in these delightful! enter- tainments.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-06-02
FIERCE RIOTS KIEv
 SLkV DESERTERS

return to the trenches without de- lay or be subjected to court martial
 These protests led to an effort at suppression by small party of gov
 ernment troops who were set upon by the deserters and in rioting that followed the town was being footed.
 Additional government troops have arrived and are endeavorins to restore order. The deserters who resist are being met with prompt action with the result that fighting
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-06-02

PETROGRAD, June 1.-Dispatches from Kiev, Russia, announce that fifteen thousand deserting soldiers are now rioting in the city and that shots are being exchanged and many are being killed and wounded.
 The accounts published show that the soldiers gathered in Kiev to pro- test the governments anti-desertion order, making such assertions pun ishable with death during time ot war and directing all deserters to
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-06-02
DRlTISHLAD0R hHENl
 WOULD STOP ACTIOU

position of the Swedish socialists to their government taking a more ac- tive pro-German policy.
 It is believed by the German offi- cials that were it not for the op- position of the Swedish workers and socialists to the war, the gov ernment of Sweden would long ago have joined the Central Powers" as it is to it's interest to do so''.
 The main contention Is as inti- mated that the German socialists use the conference for the ends ot the German government in iaduc-
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-06-02

LONDON, June 1.-Leaders of the British labor and socialist par ties are now deciding to send dele gates to Petrograd to confer with Russian socialists with a view ot having the Stockholm conference stopped or at least rendered power less by the removal of the Russian delegates from attendance.
 The British laborites hold that the main object of the conference is to induce the Russian socialists to work for a separate peace with the Kaiser, and to remove the op-
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-06-02

,Galieian campaign none so far have
 been engaged. The Japanese army
 however is ready to go to either France or Russia if an emergency for them exists. As no indications rhave been made by any of the Al lied Powers that such did exist,
 none so far have been sent. They are now and always have been
 ready.
 It will be remarked that this does
 not either confirm or deny the re- ports that Japanese troops would soon land in Russia to aid the Slavs fighting the. Germans in the eastern theater of war.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-06-02

NEW YORK, June 1.-The exits from the Port of New York were closed today for some unknown reason. Several score ships have been delayed in their departure. U boat activity in the United States waters is supposed to be the reason for this otherwise unexplained ac- .tion which comes to shipping men
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-06-02
ANOTHER HOLY KHAN
 GETS INTO TROUBL E:

sidered Divine Authority higher and the Divine Ordinance supreme over everything else.
 The attorneys say that Strong came under their observation" when he became surety TOT Hulet Wells, now facing a sedition and treason charge together with Sad Ter
 The situation is such that the federal authorities are super-active in their. efforts to suppress all poss- ible anti-drafting manifestations from any source whatever. These
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-06-02

is general with the government troops getting the upper hand.
 PETROGRAD,, June 1.-Govern- ment official reports indicate that the rioting in Kiev has been greatly exaggerated. The situation is com pletely in hand by the government forces and relatively few of the rioters were either killed or wounded The deserters are express ing their willingness to return to the trenches.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-06-02

SEATTLE, June 1.-Reverend Sydney Strong, a widely known clergyman, was summoned by fed eral attorneys to the District At torneys office, to explain the anti conscription circular reputed to have been issued by him.
 Strong admitted the authorship to the District Attorney, but denied his intention was to prevent regis tration.
 He said that he was opposed to conscription. He respected the gov ernment's authority but said he con-
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-06-02
AT DREAM TONIGHT.

The Fox Woman (repeated) in four thrilling acts, The picture story is beautiful Japanese TO- nance that embraces an all star Japanese cast. Those who missed the production can avail themselves of this opportunity as it is positively the last run of this feature. Sun- day night. class feature, The Royal Family, five Reels. This is not costume play, it may be classified as great fighting feature
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-06-02

LONDON, June 1.-The Kaiser is now for the first time in his ad- dresses to the soldiers yilifying Americans, say German prisoners who have lately been captured on the west front The German em- peror is greatly wrought by what he calls the treacherous action of the United States.
 The Kaiser formerly spoke to his soldiers on the field with reference
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-06-02
PEACE PARADE STIRS AUSTRIAN CAPITAL.

COPENHAGEN, June 1.-An un- censored dispatch from Vienna says that when the Austrian parliament was opened, simultaneously thou sands of Austrian workers paraded the streets in peace demonstra- ton and asking that steps be taken to end the bloody war.
 The dispatch is untouched by the censor's pencil and for that reason there is considerable discussion as to why it was let pass without any deletion of any kind, especially as it shows the strong Austrian senti-
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-06-02

WASHINGTON, D. C., June l. The State Department admits that it has reason to believe that the German government is now and for
 some time has been tapping the cables between the United States and Russia and that through this means most of the government sec rcts have been learned by Germany.
 Steps have been taken to correct
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-06-02

instructions are explicit from Wash lngton and are being followed in all centers.
 The authorities today in several sections made moves looking to- wards the registration being con ducted without any Interruption or other untoward circumstance from any person or persons. The whole official forces of federal govern ment, state and municipalities will be directed to this end.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-06-02

ing the Russian radicals to work for and secure separate peace. and possibly an alliance with Germany.
 Tho ablest men in the social de- mocratic party in the service Of the German government have alone been given power to attend The more radical socialists in Germany have been kept away. The confer ence may influence the Russian so- cialist party tc a great extent.
 GET THE NEWS RIGHT. RERy, THE WORKER.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-06-02
ARMY AND NAVY CLUB
 RECRUITS CUNMEN ARIZONA

LOS ANGELES, May 31.-The army and navy club here formed it. self into a recruiting agency for gunmen today in this city and fifty members volunteered their services as such, proceeding to Clarksdale, Arizona to act as strike breakers in the great strike of the copper min
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-06-02

ment for peace which forced notice for itself in the very capital of that empire.
 It is admitted that had such been monstrators would have been shot down like dogs. This is taken to in- dicate the rising power of the radi- calls in all the European nations, Austria among the rest.
 LONDON, June 1.-Artillery du- els along the entire Carso is the re- port from Rome of today's battling
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-06-02
TRIP SUNDAY.

The launch Defiance will start on an excursion trip to Sledge Island on Sunday morning, that is if weather conditions are propitious. The boat has been thoroughly over hauled and with the sea calm and ahe day good it ought to prove en- joyable and we'll worth while.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-06-02
KAISER NOw ATTACKS
 AMERICA TO SOLDIERS

to America in terms of the highest affection and respect. Of late he is heaping vilifcation upon the United States.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-06-02

LONDON, June 1.-The absence of any report from Haig beyond the statement that desultory fighting is taking place between the opposing lines, is indication that the lull on the British front is to continue.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-06-02

CTS in that section.
 The strikes in the copper section when the copper is at it's very high. est in the market are all caused by the demands of the men for higher wages to meet the higher costs o1 living.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-06-02

LONDON, June 1.-The French scored seV eral important successes on the west front and in one place advanced almost two miles along fifteen mile front.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-06-02

WASHINGTON, D. C., June 1.- The American ship Dirigo was sunk somewhere in American waters to day. Details are lacking or have not been made public.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-06-02
EXCURSION SUNDAY.

The Launch Defiance will leave Barrack Square, at nine o'clock on Sunday forenoon for trip to Sledge Island, weather permitting. Fares for the excursion $2.OO.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-06-02

WASHINGTON, D. q, June 1.- The War Department announces that for the months of April and May the total enlistments have been 97,00O.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-06-02
M. PAsCOFF.
LADIES & GENTS TAIL(
Repaired.

LADIES & GENTS TAILOR. Your Clothes Cleaned, Pressed and
 Repaired. SUITS MADE TO ORDER from select fabrics and trimmings. ALL WORK GUARANTEED. Cor. Lanes Way and Front Street.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-06-02

LONDON, June. 1.-The sinking of several American merchantmen is announced in St. Georges Cham nel.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-06-02

as a complete surprise.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-06-02

between the Austrians and Italians
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-06-02

The launch Dicksie arrived up from Solomon in command and powered by the elbow grease of two able bodied natives who left on Thursday morning and rowed up all the way. They brought up a big consignment of fresh fish from Solomon, the same being exposed for sale on the streets of the town yesterday and being rapidly dis posed of at that.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-06-02
LOCAL ITEMS.

A race against time is neirg under
 taken by the Alaska Lighterage to get the extension dock rigged up and everything hunkvdory before the first boats loom up> Just now to get ones self in bad with the company all any one has to say to some of the officials is that they think they see smoke in the otIing.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-06-02

7 s1.-The CTS in that section.
The evening world., 1917-06-08
A1xali In Soap
Bad For the Hair

SOap should be used very carefully,
y you want to keep your hair looking
tts best. Most soaps and prepared
ehampoos contain too much alkali.
This dries the ralp, makes the hair
brittle, and riiiIs II.
The best thing for steady use Is Just
ordinary mubifed cocoanut oil
(Which Is pure and greaseless), and is
better than tie most expensive soap
or anything use you can use.
One or two teaspoonfuls will
cleanse the hair and scalp thoroughly.
Simply moiaen the hair with water
and rub Il IN II makes an abundance
of rich, crelmy lather, which rinses
out easily, T.moving every particle Of
dust, dirt, hndruf and excessive oil
The hair drfs quickly and evenly, and
IL leaves the scalp soft, and the hair
fine and silky, bright. lustrous, fluffy
and easy tC manage.
You can get mulsihed eocoanut oil
ht any pharmacy, It's very cheap, and
q few ounes will supply every men,
Der Of the family f,f months.-Advt
The evening world., 1917-06-08
SPLIT
over mitchell AS
FUSION CANDIDATE
Most of Regulars in Brooklyn,
Many in Manhattan, Want
Other Men Considered.

There are signs that the political
ship fusion will have some rough sail
ing to do before the municipal cam
palgn is over. There Is trouble among
the Committee Of Two Hundred and
Fifty composing It's crew.
A majority Of the regular Repub-
licans in the Fusion Alliance are not
looking " IN favor on the attempt OF
other elements to hand the ship over
to Mayor Mitchell in advance Of
primaries and election.
This faction is led by most OF the
regular Republicans OF Brooklyn
where the Republican vote is largest
and by part Of the organization in
Manhattan. They assert that the Re-
publicans agreed to go into a fusion
movement, but they did not pledge
themselves to Mitchell without con-
sidering any other candidates.
The statement OF Chairman WILL
lam Hamlin Childs that the commit
tee hoped TO induce Mayor Mitchell
to consent to be a candidate has
stirred up hostile sentiments among
regular Republicans who demanded
to know who had authorized him TO
conscript the Mayor for the Repub-
lican organization.
II was pointed out to-day in be-
half of Gov. Whitman that, while an =
nounclng his approval OF the Fusion
movement, he had not endorsed the
denomination OF Mayor Mitchell
The Gubernatorial programme differs
from that OF enthusiastic elements in
the Committee OF $50 in that II does
not define Fusion to Mitchell only.
No move will be made just al
present by tho Governor in appoint
ing members and counsel TO the
committee that is 70 investigate the
New York Central West Side con.
! tract which the City Administration
endeavored to put through recently
but was blocked by the Legislature
This does not mean that the affair
will be pigeon-holed and laid away
until after election for fear that in
vestigation and disclosure OF truth
The evening world., 1917-06-08
.BeLOW Regular Prices
SPORTING GOODS
Tennis Nets

For double Court, bound with canvas strip
regularly l.75 las
Racquet Covers waterproof, with shoe
and ball pocket. regularly 100, 75c
Presses s............... regularly 100, 75c
The evening world., 1917-06-08
Benny Leonard Meets DanieIs-says
He want. 90 Fight.

WASHINGTON. June s.-Benny Leon
ard. new lightweight champion. per
sonally offered his knockout blow to
Secretary OF Navy Daniels to-day.
Leonard, introduced to Daniels. told
the navy head he wants 10 try both
hands against the Kaiser"
The evening world., 1917-06-08

might hurt. the Fusion chances and
innure TO benefit Of Tammany in the
political campaign. The West Side
inquiry Is merely delayed because Of
more pressing war business on hand.
but will be revived In the early
autumn.
The evening world., 1917-06-08
Unusual Economies
JUNE TOILET GOODS SALE

All Standard Makes and Good Qualities
The last day of our most success
full Toilet Goods Sale includes:
The evening world., 1917-06-08
For Men, Women and Children

anticipation of this Hosiery event extensive preparations
were by searching the markets for values up the McCee
standard and at prices lower than usual
The evening world., 1917-06-08

sla. She called At Nova Scotia port
for coal and proceeded on Jan. 10.
That was the last heard from her. She
Vas built IN 1874 st Wilmington. Del.
and was formerly known az the Hud-
son. under the ownership OF the Mer-
cnants' and Miners transportation
Company she was IN command OF
Capt. Robin and carried = crew Of
twenty seven.
The evening world., 1917-06-08
No italian Passports for Socialist
Conference.

ROME. June . (viS Psris). $50 p, NJ.
Minister Of the Interior 'ando has
confirmed the report that no passports
will be given to Italian Socialists who
wish to participate In the conference at
Stockholm. The Minister considers the
conference a manoeuvre OF the Cen
trail Powers. aided by Russian sHtrem-
tatH
The evening world., 1917-06-08
CGddy Bags

Heavy Brown Canvas Bags-six inches in
diameter; leather bottom; solid leather trim
mings large ball pocket regularly $50 $50
Women's Plaid or Black and White
Canvas Bags, with leather bottom and leather
trimmings sling strap. regularly 3e5, ESQ