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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-05-16
NORRIS COLLEGE, COMMENCE
ME,NT

The ninth annual commencement
exercises of Morris College. an insti-
,ution located on North Main Street.
or the higher education of negro
boys and girls began last night with
he Baccalaureate sermon delivered
~ the Rev. David f. Thompson. D.
d.. pastor of the First Calvary Bap-
list church.. Columbia DIR. Thomp-
son is foremrly of Florida and has re-
Gently returned to this State. When
the institution was established Mr..
Thompson was dean of the depart
nent of theology. He is well known
here and a large crowd of people Of
Sumter and the surrounding commun-
ty and students filled the auditorium
His address was forcible and clear.
He literally conquered Sumter. He
also spoke again this morning at 8
o'clock, using as his subject "A Good
Speller."
Tonight at $50 DR.. c. c.. Jacobs,
secretary of the Freedmen's Board Of
The Methodist Episcopal church will
deliver the annual address before the
Y. M. and Y. w. c. A. and the Dur
ham Ministerial Society.
Tomorrow night the annual concert
If the Grammar School Department
will be given. These exercises will
begin promptly at $50.
Wednesday is the last day, and
commencement day proper. The
Board of Trustees will meet in the
morning. In the afternoon will be
the annual meeting of the Alumni
Association. Graduating exercises
will begin promptly at $50,
which will include Orations by men,
bers Of the Ministerial, High School
and College Departments, who are
representing graduates. The address
to the classes will be delivered by
Prof Andrew a. Sims, A. NJ, prin-
cipal of the High School of Union, s.
9. The annual banquet of the Alum
nj Association will be rendered the
senior classes of 1917.
According to the announcements Of
John Jacob Starks, president of the
college, reserved seats on the right
hand side in the auditorium will be
left for white people who wish to at
nent negroes from over the state have
begun To arrive and will remain here
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-05-16
Notocc'to Medical and PrcmcdicaI
tf AZ !, Students.

In the present national crisis a
eontinuous supply OF adequately
Unined medical officers is absolutely
neesssary for the maintenance OF
AIMED forces In the field. II would be
folly for the country to prepare for
the Immediate emergency alone--we
must face the possibility of the war
lasting for years. It is therefore the
patriotic duty OF oil college students
meendIng to study medicine to re-
main under instruction until the coun-
~ can avail itself Of their trained
llprvices.
4edical schools are In n sense ''mu-
nieaon works'' necessary to produce
uained medical officers for the army
ond navy. All medical students must.
Q>qrefore. In the interest OF national
6nfety. continue their work until
oraduation. with the exception of
6Nch men a the navy can utilize. all
oDo1uates Are urged to secure hoe
r1<oi training which the surgeon gcn-
pPel Of the army and navy consider
esDential for their arms OF the SER
vSos.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-05-16
PRACTICAL FOOD PREPARED.
NESS.
Interesting and Encouraging Letter
from q COOlred farmers Wife.

Inc following interesting letter
from the wife Of colored farmer to
Chairman A. G. Phelps of the Com
mittee Of Public Safety and his re-
ply thereto should encourage and in
spire every farmers wife in Sumter
county to assist in the food produc-
ton and conservation campaign. This
woman has the right idea and the
right spirit. If each one does his part
as we'll there will be no want and no
hunger in Sumter county:
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-05-16
BIG POTATO CROP.
Many Truckers Planted i'm iiorry
County with Prospect Good for Big
Weld.

Conway, May 12.-If the reports are
true Horny county will produce. this
year the largest Irish potato crop that
1t has ever made. Besides having
the largest acreage ever planted in
tubers the yield per acre will be great
CT this year than heretofore. 1t seems
that the weather conditions have been
unusually favorable for the past two
weeks and the small potatoes are ma
turing very fast. If these conditions
continue it is reasonable to estimate
that the potato crop of Horny county
may yield so barrels to the acre.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-05-16

Supervisor White announces that
until n rural policeman is appointed
TO succeed Rural Policeman w. T..
Mcbride, deceased, the three rural
policeman now employed by the coun-
ty will alternate one day a week in
Mr.. McBride's territory. A successor
to Mr.. Mcbride will not he elected un-
til the next meeting of the county
board and it will then take the sue
so that he can begin work.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-05-16
PiMcntos-MethOd I.

Cut around stem with pairing knife
and remove seed burr Place in steam
cooker and steam fifteen minutes or
until peeling is released. Peel, pack
pulps in No. cans until full. Cap
and exhaust three minutes Tip and
boil twenty minutes. :; 80
Method II--FOr Salad and Sandwich.
es. Z
Peel pimentos according to meth
cd 1. Pack pulps in pint Jars. Place
in procleain kettle / pint vinegar, 1
pint water. and 2 cups sugar. Stir un-
til dissolved and bring to boil. Pour
over pimentos and run knife blade
down the sides to let bubbles out.
Seal and boil 25 minutes
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-05-16

Mrs. E. M. Moody. r. F. D.. No. /,
Dalzell. s. c.
Madam: I beg to acknowledge re-
ceipt of your very interesting letter Of
the 11th inst. 1t has given me n
great deal OF pleasure to receive q
letter of this kind from one Of your
race. as it shows that the work that
tho Sumter county Committee Of Pub
lie Safety is doing is appreciated. not
not only by the white people but by
the people of your race as we'll.
The work that we are doing is not
only for the white people but for the
colored people as we'll and for the
general good Of humanity. The work
that you are doing in your own home
should be an example to the members
of your race and the community in
which you live. and 1 want to say to
you frankly that I consider what You
are doing is just as important to help
win this world war in which our coun-
try is now engaged as it is to send
lighting mon to the front.
will take pleasure in reading your
letter at the next meeting of tho COM
mittee. and personally thinkvso
much of your letter 1 am going to
have, several thousand copies OF it
madc and distributed throughout
Sumter county as an inspiration not
only to the members Of your race but
the white people as well.
Assuring you Of my interest in your
work, am.
Yours sincerely,
A. c. PHELPS,
Chairman Sumter County Committee
OF Public Safety.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-05-16
NEWS OF SUMMERTON.
Recent Rains Help CrOps-StOrr,
amagcs A. j. plOwdcn's Home.

Summerton, May 1O.-This section
has been visited by good rains recent
ly and when the weather gets a lit
tie warmer we expected to see some
OF the finest crops ever seen for the
time of the year in this county. AL
most every body planted a little SOON
er this year than usual and unless
something unforeseen takes place
they made hit by so doing and it
begins now to look like we will make
at least a normal crop of cotton and
corn. And we are expecting more
corn to be made in this section than
ever before. for there is lots moro
planted. and beans of every kind are
being planted by many of the farm
crs. Potatoes and everything that
will do to eat are being planted, and
unless all signs fail there will be some
thing made to eat, as we'll as some
twenty cents cotton and sixty dollar
COttOll ocCu. Anu lOI VIC liTSC IlnlC
since we have been ranging around in
town we see everybody that has any
SPACE Of land at al around their house
has IL planted IN something to- eat
even the vacant lots around the stores
and other places in town are being
planted. All of which means n saving
20 the house. All we wish Is that this
had started years ago and people
would not be as much cramped for
foodstuff as they are. Anyway wc
are hoping to come out on the safe
side I'm the windup.
Last Friday afternoon during a
heavy down pour Of rain large tree
was blown down on the residence Of
Mr.. A. j. Plowden. and one end Of
the house smashed, q lot OF the fur
niturc broken up. and lot OF trees
| in nearby branch were twisted off
| about 90 feet from the ground. But
no other damage to houses have been
! reported.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-05-16
WOULD CLOSE EXCHANGE.



Grain and Footlstuffs.
Washington. May 14.--Senator Ov-
erman. who is In charge OF the es-
plonags bill. announced today that an
e6ort will be made to restore the
csnsorship section before passage of
bnl. Senator Thomas of Colorado.
introduced nm amendment to suspend
during the war all boards Of trade
and stock exchanges which permit flu
tire speculation In foodstuffs. The
Gpsculators were called pirates and
robbsrs'' In the deb,te on future
gsain trading in the senate. Lamp
post hangings we're advocated.
Senator Overman opposed the
1homas amendment on the grounds
that there should be q real food con-
troll bill. He favored something
alone that idea. Senator's Reed and
Aewis also said speculation In food
GtfSs should be stopped.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-05-16
Strawberry Prcscrves-No. 1.

Use equal weight of berries and SUI
gar. Place in layers in preserving
kettle. Fruit and sugar should not
be over four inches in depth, there
fore it Is better to make preserves
either in sections or use more than
one vessel to cook all at once, for
they must not be cooked in large
bulk to the vessel, inches deep is rs
much as can be cooked successfully
point. Skim carefully. Boil 10 min
utes. counting from time fruit be-
gins to bubble. Pour into platters
having them 2 or 3 inches deep in
each. Place in a sunny window or
an unused room. Cover with cheese
cloth or glass for or 4 days. Fruit
will grow plump and firm, syrup will
thicken almost to q jelly. Put into
jars or tumblers.
Strawberry Preservcs-No. ..
Wash and weigh berries, using as
mucr sugar as berries. Pack in lay
ers and let stand 10 or Is minutes
Let come slowly to a boil, skim, con-
tinue to boil 15 minutes after bub-
bling begins. Place berries in jars,
leave syrup until thick. Pour over
them when it is cool. Seal.
Canning Strawcrrics.
Steam and cleanse Strawberries
carefully, being particular not to
bruise them in washing. Can in
acquered tin or glass. Fill jars,
boil 10 minutes, this shrinks the
berries. fill space above with berries,
'oil 10 minutes, add to each quart 4
tablespoons Of sugar dissolved in boil
ng water. If not enough to fill jar to
he top add boiling water. Adjust
top Of jar, boil 80 minutes. Seal
Strawberry jam.
Wash and weigh berries, place in
preserving kettle, n layer OF berries
md one of sugar until all are con-
sumed. Let them stand Is minutes.
then begin to boil slowly, continuing
8 minutes after bubbling begins.
Strain through colander or seive Re-
turn to kettle and boil, stirring con-
tinually until it is smooth paste
Place in glasses or pint jars.
To Dry Green String Beans.
Gather beans fender and criSn hin
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-05-16

Mr.. A. G: Phelps, Chairman of the
Sumter County Committee of Pub
lie Safety:
Honored Sir: This is to certify that
my husband and myself are much in
terested in the general welfare of our
country. We are working to help in
the all important battle Of victualizing
the world.
My family was never larger than
four in number. with them for the
last fifteen years I canned and dried
between 400 and 500 quarts of diff
ferent kinds of fruit and vegetables.
Now we are down to two. in number.
but / want to put up double that
amount so as to help win the worlds
war. am asking, helping, and en-
couraging every one to do likewise.
] commend you faithful men for
the very good and efficient services
that are being rendered to our fell
lowmen and TO our God.
Very respectfully,
e. M. Moody,
A Colored Farmers Wife
Dalzell, S. c.. Route No. 1, May II.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-05-16

II. r. Brunson to Sam Newman
his interest In tract of 35 acres In
county, $50.
Julian f.. Sanders to J. II. Atkin-
son, tract OF 40 acres near Hagood
$1,000 and other considerations.
=. NJ. Nabcrs to Ralph Hill, his in
'ercSt In lot on Broad street place,
s237.5O.
Master tn Shepherd Nash, two lot
southwest OF city, $25.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-05-16
To Dry Okra.
To Dry Berries.

Wash to cleanse from grit but do
not bruise. Drain we'll through some
perforated vessel like a sitter or co..
lander. Drain and spread on platter,
and sun turning over occasionally.
Sun each day until perfectly dry. Put
IN boxes. layer of berries inches
thick and then a paper. Soak 10 min.
utes in warm water before cooking.
Cook ten minutes.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-05-16
LAKE CITY HOTEL BURNED.
Guests Forced TO Escape Without
Clothing.

Lake City, May 13.--At an early
hour this morning the Halcyon hotel
was found on fire by the occupants
who were awakened by the smoke.
The fire had gained such Roadway
that it was not possible to save the
building and very little of the furni-
escaping with very little clothing.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-05-16
DINNER FOR CONEEDERATEs
Memory still Frensh With Bishopviilc
Folk.

Bishopvillc. May 11.-Memorial day
was observed hero yesterday with ap-
propriate exercises and the serving OF
dinner for the old soldiers who are
fast becoming extinct from death. The
many kindnesses shown them from
time TO time and the annual decora-
tion Of the graves of those who have
died show their memory still fresh In
the minds Of their wives. daughters
and friends.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-05-16

Ezekiel Pitts. colored, was arrested
this morning at an early hour while
in the act of breaking into the Sill
Yer Moon Cafe on West Liberty street.
The boy had broken the glass in a
back window and was just ready to
effect an entrance when he VAS dis
covered by the officer on the beat
He was arrested and committed to
the guard house to await trial for
EouSebrcaking.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-05-16
EXPANSION REGULAR ARMY.


washington. May 1.-THE expan-
sion Of the regular army to the fun
war strength contemplated by the
army bill has been authorized by
President Wilson. The organization
OF new regiments viii begin tomor-
row. About $1,000 of the $4,000
men to be added have already been
recruited.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-05-16

se"''e'han from the Shiloh sec
ton reports cotton chopping about
haif over but says that many planters
have stopped chopping until tho COO,
weather is over for fear of losing
their stand from what Is known nc
sore shank" Many fields have been
seriously damaged by this cool wealth
or disease.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-05-16

the benefit of our pa
irons, our corn mill will run daily
from now on. Any one wanting n
pure, high grade meal will do vel.
to bring us their corn to grind. Mill
at the foot of Sumter Street, near
Southern Railway. Sumter Roller
Mills.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-05-16
Bishop Gucrry at PincwOod.

PinewOOd. May 14.-Rt Rev w. a.
Guerry of the Diocese Of South Car
olina will hold services here on Sun
day night ut $50 o'clock, May goth.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-05-16

FOR SALE-Nice horse, works any
where; two mules, several Jersey
COWS and heifers. Pair or trio
lambs. Money in sheep at present
price wool. Prices right for quail
ity. l.. w. Dabbs.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-05-16

FOR S&ilI-A few registered Duroc
Jersey pigs from best breeds OBJ
tainable, at reasonable prices. ID.
r. Pierce, Office 1874 S. Main St
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-05-16
BRAZIL SEEKING ARMS.
Government Seems tn Plan Increase
[I I'm Army

Rio de Janeiro. May 13.--It Is un-
ders(ood that information Is being
sought by the Brazilian minister Of
var regarding the possibility Of even-
trally obtaining arms and ammuni-
tion from great industrial power
From tho character OF the questions
formulated. Brazilians are led to be-
licve that the electives OF the Brazil
han army are about to be increased
IN number.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-05-16
ts daaifhman ana sseatbran.
Hoh1ishcd Wednesday and Saturday
n OD411N pCBLISHING COMPANY
h. SUMTER, s. G.
4 ft h Terms:
o1.Go Per annum--in advance.


n. Advertisements.
One Square FIRST insertion :. ..s1.0O
Bvory subsequent Insertion. :. so
Contracts for three months, or
1engsr win be made at reduced rates.
An communications which sub
serve private interests will bc charged
for - advertisements.
obituaries and tributes Of respect
vg@0 be charged for.
" The sumter Watchman was found
90 u 1850 and the True Southron In
'49Ve. The Watchman and Southron
nqv has the combined circulation and
1n1ucnce Of both OF the, old papers,
4n0 70 manifestly the best advertisinl
u1411um In Sumter.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-05-16
Home Demonstration Work
MARY LENNON, Demonstration.
MINNIE JONES, Assistant

salt to 1 gallon water. Spread on table
in sun day after day until perfectly
dry. Pack in sacks with sassarras
root cut into cubes (this prevents
weevils.) Sun once a week
To cook: Soak over night IN fr~sh
water. String next morning and cook
the same as fresh beans.
To Dry Corn.
Cleanse and steam corn on cobs 25
minutes Counting from boiling point).
Cut grains twice from the cob. Spread
in cloth on table in thc sun until per-
fectly dry. When perfectly dry put
in thin sack and keep for future use.
To cook: Soak over night in just
enough water to moisten, then soak
in warm water 10 or 10 minutes e.
fore cooking Cook % minutes.
To Dry Okra.
Gather when tender and crisp Cat
in rounds IA inch thick Sun, turn
ing over constantly. When thorough
ly dry, place in sacks.
To cook: Soak in clear water b.
fore cooking
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-05-16

"a garden full of weeds is like a
man without deedS,-worthless.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-05-16

To Dry Green String Beans.
Gather beans tender and crisp. Dip
in boiling brine 2 minutes, using 1c
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-08-29
e., e. Of H. Pnddlngs.

Queen of PuddIngS- egg E0Iks-
IL cups OF sugar. butter size of wal
nut. one pint bread crumbs. one quart
milk. one lemon tgrated) Bake until
done. but not watery. Spread over the
top a layer Of jelly or preserves Beat
whites of the eggs to q stin frotn. add
four tablespoons sugar and juice of the
lemon Spread this on TOP. then set ia
the oven again to slightly brown.
Tapioca Fruit Pudding Soak one
cup apiOca in one quart water over
night Add one cup sugar, one cup
seed es raisins, one pineapple sliced
very thin five apples sliced fine Il
needed, add a little warm water. Bake
y hours Beat whites Of TWO eggs 10
q stiff froth, add two tablespoons pull
verlzed sugar. spread over pudding
and brown. Serve with cream.
Coconut Pudding One teacup CO.
conut. six crackers rolled fine, three
eggs, one pint milk, one-haf cup
sugar Beat together eggs. sugar and
milk Put ia baking dish a layer Of
cocouur then 81 crackers, then pour
over the cusrard- Bake in, slow oven
Serve with cream or sweetened milk
Banana CornstaTch one quart
milk on stove TO heat Nix four ia
blesp00us C0rnstarCh, 0ne-haf cup
sugar with enough milk 30 make a
batter. Stir into the hot milk and cook
until thick, remove from FIRE and stir
two bananas into il. flavor with lemon
OF vanilla This makes q nice mex
peusive dessert and is improved by
serving with cream.
Apricot Pudding One cup stale
bread crumbs. one cup fresh or pre-
served apric0ts cut in dice, one-half
cup sugar. one-fourtb cup butter. one
half cup water. one-f0urth cup apricot
strip
Butter baking dish cover bottom
with layer of crumbs, over il place the
fruit. cover with crumbs. dot with bits
of butter. then layer Of apricots, and
SO on until dish is fun The upper
layer should be crumbs. covered thick
lv with bits Of butter. Pour over q
portion of the liquid or add il in mix
ing the pudding. Place ia q pan of wa
ter and bake an hour. Take from the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-08-29
Personal Points

Miss Cecilia Marienhoff Of Annneap-
oils is in the city today the guest Of
her brother David Narienhof Sine
returns 10 her home tomorrow.
Mr. and Mrs. Morris Geismar. 22G
Twenty second street. have returned
home after a soiourn iii Manifou Colo.
Lieutenant Prescott c. BuTum. who
formerly resided at the Young Mems
Christian association. was I'm the city
yesterday. He left last night for The
Rockford cantonment. where he win
be stationed. Mr. Buffum attended the
officers training camp at Fort sherI-
dan
Mrs. Fannie Fleming and Mrs. Allen
Fleming Of Port Byron were visitors
in the city today
DR.. G. T. SilYis. Eighteenth avenue
and Twenty-second street. leaves to-
night for North Dakota on q business
trip. Mrs Sliyia goes to Chicago to
morrow IA the interests Of Tie Red
Cross
Mr and Mrs william J. sweeney
and son Edward. SIC Twentieth street
leave tomorrow for a trip TO northern
Michigan
Miss Margaret seatnn. l6a6 six
feenfh street IA reras ernF nlcete from
minor operation which was per
formed yesterday at 81 Anthony hos
pital,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-08-29

Miss Emily G. Anderson. $40 Forty
sixth street, has gone 10 Chicago for
q 10 DAYS visit with friends and 10
attend the dressmakers' convention IN
session in that city.
Mr. and Mrs. p. A Mcdonald and
little daughter Edith, 1929 Twelfth
street. and Miss Maud Mcdonald have
returned following an extended trip
through the west
DR.. e. p. Ames left this afternoon to
Join his wife IN Chicago They viii
visit in Chicago. Grand Rapids, Mich.
and other points Of interest for about
three weeks
Mr. and Mrs John n Jerpe, 2S04
Seventh avenue left today for Chicago.
where they will make their residence.
Mr. and Mrs. Louis Vookev returned
today TO their home IN Museatine after
several DAYS visit with Mr. and Mrs
J. G. Simser. sos Fifteenth street
M and Mrs. John s. Rozanski 4z0
Fourteenth street. announce the birth
OF daughter Sunday. The mother be-
fore her marriage was Miss Lydia g.
Moller.
Miss Stacey. 1888 Sixteenth street.
left this afternoon for q several davs'
visit at GalesburE, Ill.
Mr.. and Mrs, John j. Ingram leave
Thursday morning for Colorado for
visit.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-08-29
CannIns Demonsfration Tomnrrnm.

Canning Demonstration Tomorrow.
Tomorrow is the day set for the
demonstration of the cold pack method
of canning by the home economics
and pure foods department. Of the Rock
Island Womau's club at the Manuel
Arts building The department asked
that the public donate fruits and vege-
tables to be canned for Bethany home.
and number of citizens have re
sponded with liberal donations. A
committee from the department viii
demonstrate the cold pack method Of
canning and has invited the public 10
attend and witness the demonstration.
The ladies' viii be al the school build
ing from 8 80 i'm the morning tin in
the afternoon ana amy one IS weIc0ms
10 come any time during the day
Bethany home has sent large mum
Der of cans TO the Manual Arts build
ing and the ladies in charge hope that
there will produce enough to fiji all
the cans