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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-05-28
KNITTING DIRECTIONS
FOR RED CROSS WORK

Socks
Top to heel ID inches
Foot II to IL inches.
Width of foot a inches.
Width of leg, a inches.
Sleeveless Sweater
Cast on 88 stitches, loosely knit 2,
purl 2 for inches, and knit plain,
until sweater measures 23 full inches
Next row knit 80 stitcncs, cast off 28
stitches loosely, and on the remaining
80 stitches, knit ribs Cor ID rows)
back and forth for left shoulder. The
last row will bring you to neck side
Break off. Beginning at neck, knit 7
ribs on right shoulder, cast on 28
stitches for neck, and knit 80 stitches
on !u left shoulder, when all 8s stitches
will again be on needle. Knit plain
for 10 inches, and finish with 4 inch
es of purling. Bind off loosely, sew
up sides, leaving 9 Inches open for
armholes. Complete work with 1 row
Of single crochet around arm holes, 2
rows around neck.
The above directions are the correct
ones for knitting sweaters and socks
A few days ago the local chapter re-
celved a new set of directions for
sweaters. BY these a half hank of
wool may be saved. Anyone desiring
to learn this new way may call Mrs.
j. H. Orvin, chairman of the knitting
committee, and she will gladly fur
nish the desired information. S''
However, both styles of sweaters
are correct and will be accepted by
headquarters.
We wish to express our thanks to
Miss Gussie Applet for donation of
$500.
MRS. MAMIE DICKSON,
Secretary.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-05-28
COAL SHORTAGE LIKELY
Fue Administration Urges Publ,. to
Buy Early

w Washington, May 2G.--The fuel adj
ministration "does not make any con-
cealment Of the prospect that there
will be coal shortage during the
present coal year." sard statement
tonight in which the public again was
urged to order its coal for ext winter
during the summer.
"The requirement for the year of BIZ
luminous coal is ascertained by the
administrations experts" said this
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-05-28
RED CROSS

The Red Cross rally at Sardinia
last Thursday brought together a
number Of people from all parts of
the county, and while the crowd was
not as large as had been expected, it
was representative gathering.
Chaplain Harbury of Camp Jackson
was the first speaker. He impressed
his audience by his earnest, forceful
address. He was followed by Private
Robert Heath of Montgomery, Ala, a
member of one of the infantry rcgi-
ments of the Rainbow Division who
was gassed while in the front line
Heath, who was enthusiastically
greeted by the audience, told of some
of his experiences and ended by say
ing: If it were not for the Red Cross,
| would not be here right now" Mr..
r.. II. Shuler spoke next, and at the
close of his address asked for contri-
buttons. A notable contribution was
that of the employees of the Black
River Cypress Company, who gave
one days pay roll to the cause. An
other was the gift of $28 from the
band. About $37O0.0O was raised dur
ing the day. The Naval Training
Camp Band added greatly to the en-
Joyment of the day by playing be-
tween the addresses in the morning
and giving concert in the afternoon
On Sunday morning the school audi
torlum was packed with people eager
to hear Mr.. Roy Daniel, General Field
Secretary Of the Red Cross. Mr.. Dan
il made an eloquent and forccful ad
dress, impressing his audience with
the great good that is being done with
the money contributed in these cam
paignS. Private w. A. Jackson of a
Canadian regiment of Scottish High
landers, who has had his leg shattered
and spent more than nineteen months
under the care Of the Red Cross, then
gave what was probably the most in
teresting talk given here in the inter-
ests of the Red Cross. So modest and
Mnassuning hero is not often heard.
ne told simpl Of his experience in
the army in the early Gays when the
British forces were holding on while
England made ready. At the end Of
his talk, he was presented with a bas-
ket of lovely flowers.
--W-S-S
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-05-28
For Judge of Probate

| hereby announce myself as a can
didate for Probate Judge of Clarendon
county, and will abide by the decision
OF the Democratic primary.
j. LAWSON MCLEOD.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-05-28

A. Goldstein, Dept. Store.
j. H. Rigby.
E. S. Erwin.
Bank of Clarendon.
Clarendon Motor Co.
lst Nat. Bank.
A. Abrams.
II. D. DuBrow.
Dickson's Drug Store.
Huggins Pharmacy.
The New Idea Co.
D. Hirschman.
S. r. Venning.
Leon Weinberg.
The Manning Grocery Co.
J. r. Wells.
Plowden Hdw. Co.
r. r. Jenkinson.
J. G. Metropol.
Iseman-Weinberg Co.
Iseman Mercantile Co.
J. f. Brockinton.
Home Bank & Trust Co.
Bank of Manning.
B. B. Breedin.
-W-S-S-
COAL SHORTAGE LIKELY
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-05-28
For Clerk of Court

10 the Democratic Voters of Claren-
don County:
! request your votes in the coming
primary elections for the office OF
Clerk of Court for Clarendon County,
as =! am a candidate for that office
subject to the rules OF the Democratic
party.
J. H. TIMMONS.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-05-28

statement, indicate that the produc-
tion will fell considerably short OF
ythe necessary amount. The fuel ad-
ministration is devoting its efforts
toward removing as far as possible
deliveries Of coal for domestic pur-
poses and essential war industries
from the freight congestion on the
railroads that are sure to come with
the winter season."
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-05-28

l hereby announce myself a candi-
date Tor the office of Judge of Pro
pate Tor Clarendon county, pledgine
70 aDide the results of the primary.
CLARENCE H. MATHIS.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-05-28
The ouinIne That Does No, Affect tbe Haas

Because of Its tonic and laxative effect, LAXA.
TIVE BROMO QUlNINE Is better than ordinary
Quinine and does not cause nervousness nor
ringing In head. Remember the full ame md
look for the signature Of i, w. GROVE. 3Oc.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-05-28
FOR BABY'S SAKE
use El VamDirO

Don't run the risk of los
ing baby, by having filthy
germ-breeding flies getting
on baby's food and crawl
ing in baby's mouth while
asleep. a Dime spent for El
Vampire might save a life.
b. B. BREEDIN'S
Pure Food Grocery
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-05-28

Promising to abide by the rules OF
the Democratic Primary, l hereby an.
nounce myself candidate for the Of
flee of Clerk of Court of Clarendo,.
County.
JOS. 8. DICKSON.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-05-28
10 STEEL VESSELS IN WEEK

Washington, May 28.-Ten steel
vessels, totaling 63,486 tons, were
completed for the shipping board in
the week ending May 26. There were
eighteen launchings during the week,
of a total tonnage of $109,70O.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-05-28
State Senate

I hereby announce myself candi-
date for the office of State Senator
for Clarendon County, subject to the
rules the Democratic primary.
j. w. WIDEMAN.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-05-28
For County Treasurer

l hereby announce myself a candi-
date for reelection to the office OF
County Treasurer, subject to the
rules OF the Democratic party.
L. L. WELLS.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-05-28
For State Senate

] desire to announce myself as q
candidate for the office of State SEN
ator, subject to the rules Of the DEM
ocratic party.
JOHN r. DINGLE,
Summerton, 8. c..
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-05-28
Judge of PTGlbaae

l hereby announce myself a candi
date for the office of Probate Judge
of Clarendon County, subject to the
rules of the Democratic primary.
THOMAS M. KENNEDY.
5-14-18.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-05-28

Miss Lillian Brownies school at St
Paul, has closed, and Miss Browne is
at home for her summer vacation.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-05-28

There must be no slackers in Clar-
endon. If you did not give to the Red
Cross, move out. We don't need you.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-05-28

Pledging myself to abide the results
Of the Democratic primary, I offer
myself for reelection to the office of
Clerk Of Court for Clarendon County.
j. B, CANTEY.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-05-28

We call attention to the card of MIR.
]. H. Timmons in this issue, asking
for. the office of Clerk Of Court.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-05-28

For Salc-Onc Ford Roadster in
fine condition. Apply to J. F. Brock
jnton, the Chevrolet man.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-05-28
For AuGitUr

/ hereby announce myself a candi
date for the office of Auditor of lGlar-
endon county. Subject to the rules OF
the Democratic Primary.
HUGH A. PLOWDEN.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-05-28

"a. \. Wells in this issue, asking for
reSelection as treasurer.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-05-28
ALL DAY CLOSE

We the undersigned gree to close
our stores voluntarily in honor of the
Presidents Proclamation making
Thursday, May 30th day Of pray
er and fasting.
j. f. Arant.
B. A. johnson.
Sam Richman.
S. Katzoff.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-05-28

/ hereby announce myself q candi-
date for reelection to the office OF
Auditor Of Clarendon county, pledg-
ing to abide the result Of the primary.
ANDREW P. BURGESS.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-05-28

Mr.. Jesse Plowden of Greenville, a
former citizen of Clarendon, but who
left here thirteen years ago, spent
several days in Manning last week.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-05-28

| hereby anounce myself candi-
date for the office of Clerk Of Cour..
Of Clarendon County, subject to the
rules of the Democratic Primary.
ARCHIE I. BARRON,
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-05-28

Deputy Sheriff N. D. Thames took
Henry Gamble to Camp jackson last
Sunday for failing to answer his
questionairre.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-05-28
Candidates Card.
State Senate

/ am a candidate for reelection as
State Senator under the rules of the
Democratic Party.
CHARLTON DURANT.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-05-28
j. II. TIMMONS.

| am candidate for Clerk of Court
subject to the rules of Democratic
party.
ED. r. BROWN.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-05-28

.7i Cadet w. T. Lescsne, Jr., is at
horne from Clemson.
William Wolfe came home from the
Citadel Friday.
Lester Weinberg and Alvin Rigby
Of Camp Jackson spent Sunday here.
Miss jamie Wilson was the guest of
relatives at St. Charles last week.
DR.. j. E. Arant spent Sunday with
his mother in Orangeburg.
Mrs. Jake Isemanl has returned
from Columbia, where she spent a
couple Of weeks with her husband.
Miss Louise Huggins has returned
from the up-country, where she
taught schoo lthis session.
Mrs. w. NJ. Brockinton and Miss
Edna Brockintm spent yesterday in
Columbia.
Rev. and Mrs. George P. Watson of
Bishopvi!ie spent the week-en with
Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. Cantey.
Miss Cora Sprott, who is now liv-
, ing in Charleston, spent Saturday
here.
Clarendon sent 80 recruits to Camp
Jackson last Sunday The list Of
boys appeared in our last issue.
We call attention to the card of Mr.
S2l,; L. Wells in this issue, asking for
reSelection as treasurer.
There must be no slackers in Clar-
endon. If you did not give to the Red
Cross, move out. We don't need you.
We call attention to the card of MIR.
J. X. TimmOns in this issue, asking
for. the office of Clerk of Court.
For Salc-Onc Ford Roadster in
fine condition. Apply to J. F. Brock
jnton, the Chevrolet man.
Miss Lillian Brownies school at St.
Paul, has closed, and Miss Browne is
at home for her summer vacation.
Mr.. Jesse Plowden of Greenville, a
former citizen of Clarendon, but who
left here thirteen years ago, spent
Deputy Sheriff N. D. Thames took
Henry Gamble to Camp jackson last
Sunday for failing to answer his
Questionairre.
The Brogdon school closed Thurs
day night and Misses Jessie Mclean
and Pauline Wilson are at home for
the summer.
Wanted-Cooks and house Girls for
city and out of town positions. Regis
ter at Charleston Employment Bu-
reau, 60 Society ST., Phone 1921.
Rev. L. B. McCord, who has been
attending the general assembly of the
Presbyterian church at DuRant, Okla
homa, returned home Monday.
DIR. John Horton of Davis Station
has purchased a Chalmers Touring
Car from the local dealers-The Har-
vim Motor Co.
Wanted, Married man to assist with
poultry, stock and farm, prefer cou-
pie with no children and one who un-
derstands tobacco farming.
A. c. DAVIS,
Davis Station, S. G.
Mr. ]. II. Windham carried three
colored deserters to Camp Jackson
Monday. Joe Nelson, Moultrie Wilson
and Nose Manning were the ones tax
en- up charged with not answering
their questionairres.
Rev. l.. B.. McCord, who has been
thinking of entering the Y. M. C.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-05-28

The Brogdon school closed Thurs
day night and Misses Jessie Mclean
and Pauline Wilson are at home for
the summer
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-05-28

Clarendon sent 80 recruits to Camp
Jackson last Sunday. The list Of
boys appeared in our last issue.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-05-28

Wanted-Cooks and house Girls for
city and out of town positions. Regis
ter at Charleston Employment Bu-
reau, SO Society ST., Phone 1921.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-05-28

Miss Cora Sprott, who is now liv-
, ing in Charleston, spent Saturday
here
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-05-28

Rev. and Mrs. George P. Watson of
Bishopvi!ie spent the weekend with
Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. Cantey.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-05-28

The public is cordially invited to
come to Pocalla Springs picnic
grounds. Fully equipped with tables,
swings and dance hall, with piano,
enjoy swim in pure mineral water,
with sand bottom, only 1Oc. $4,000
gallons flowing in and out every
hour. We carry q complete line of
suits for sale and to rent.
NJ. H BECK, Prop.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-05-28

Rev. L. 3. McCord, who has been
attending the general assembly of the
Presbyterian church at DuRant, Okla
homa, returned home Monday.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-05-28

Mrs. w. NJ. Brockinton and Miss
Edna Brockintm spent yesterday in
Columbia.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-05-28

Wanted, Married man to assist with
poultry, stock and farm, prefer cou-
pie with no children and one who un-
derstands tobacco farming.
A. G. DAVIS,
Davis Station, S. c..
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-05-28
My Father and Mother
Were Killed
BY a Dose of
Ell VAMPIRE
So said a young fly the other
day
So get wise, take a dime buy
a Box of Ell Vampire and
Kill the Flies
B. B. BREEDIN'S
Pure Food Grocery.

Mr. and Mrs. Cary Smith will leave
in the morning for short visit to
Mr.. Smiths parents in Swainsboro,
Ga. While away Mr.. Smith will go
to Atlanta to make bookings Of some
extra good pictures for his theatre.
Fire destroyed the home Of Mr.. I.
v. Plowden near Brewington last Sat-
urtlay about one o'clock. Mr.. Plowden
was in Manning that morning, and
just before he reached home he saw
the top of the house ablaze. With the
ture, but the building was total loss
This was valuable nome, and built
of material that cannrt be replaced.
Mr.. Plowden had insurance on fnrni-
ture and house, which will not near
cover the loss.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-05-28

Mrs. Jake Isemanl has returned
from Columbia, where she spent 8
couple of weeks with her husband.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-05-28

Mr. John Horton of Davis Station
has purchased Chalmers Touring
Car from the local dealers-The Har-
vim Motor Co.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-05-28

Miss Louise Huggins has returned
from the up-country, where she
taught schoo lthis session.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-05-28

Lester Weinberg and Alvin Rigby
Of Camp Jackson spent Sunday here
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-05-28

Mr.. ]. II. Windham carried three
colored deserters to Camp Jackson
Monday. Joe Nelson, Moultrie Wilson
and Nose Manning were the ones tax
en- up charged with not answering
their questionairres.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-05-28

Miss jamie Wilson was the guest I
relatives at St. Charles last week.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-05-28

DR.. J. E. Arant spent Sunday witt
his mother in Orangeburg.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-04-23
FOE READY TO RE new drive
LARGEST BUDGET IN WORLDS
HISTORY BEFORE COMMONS
MAXIMUM BEEF PRICES
FIXED BY GOVERNMENT

Washington April 22-Maximum prices allowed May
fighting and the allies
tonight the army and marine While the
the of what will
pay purchases direction that
figures fixed expected far toward abz
prices to the domestic consumer
pan4is continue aong government and allied
among packers based prevailing live stock markets
higher than the stated On the other
hand there should be drop in the market and agreement
reached the meantime the federal trade
will be called ascertain costs which base
government prices.
Consolidation of all meat purchases for the government and the
Chicago also announced by the
Roy of the Chicago branch
will the charge
assisted Gordon Hateley of Chicago
necion with purchases for the allies
is of the beef prices:
navy and the that their
May delivery Except the Pacific coas will
among ness lower bids recved
markets. higher than following
prices per 100 pounds
Good pounds b. New York. frozen and
wrapped export $O5 800 700 pounds
S28O pounds $685. requirements $65;
900 pounds S2l.50.
Army special weights with special for special
poses, will have proper diAerentia
the markets lower and agreed they
will be determined by the government which will ask the advice the
federal trade scertanment The allies
will not buy at higher levels than the army and navy
packers will for the domestic
trade because of these allotments.'
Omaha daily bee., 1918-04-23
INQUIRY BEGUN
into TREATMENT
S.PR|S0NERS
RetaIiatory Measures May Be
Taken if it Is Learned Ameri-
cans Held in Germany
Are IN-USed.

Washington, April 22.-Though
without any official information to
confirm press reports of ill-treatment
of American prisoners of war in
Germany, the State department has
instituted an inquiry to develop the
facts. If they conform to the pub
lished accounts protest will be made
promptly through the Spanish govern
ment, which has taken over American
diplomatic representation at Berlin.
If the protest is unavailing, measures
of retaliation will be considered.
German prisoners of war in Amer
ica largely outnumber Americans
held in German prison camps, and in
clude the crews of German raiders
and prizes, in addition to the crew OF
the German submarine U-5S. These
prisoners have been treated with a
degree of liberalty that has caused
adverse criticism in some quarters and
in marked contrast to the treatmen,
said to be accorded prisoners in
Germany.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-04-23
GERMAN LEADER
CALLS HALT TO
MASSED DRIVE

London, April 23.-The enormous
losses inflicted on the enemy by the
British have caused General Luden-
dorff to change his tactics and he
has ordered that no more massed at
tacks be made by the Germans. The
correspondent of the Daily Mail at
British headquarters in France re-
ports that General Ludendorff in an
order dated March 80, said:
The idea of forcing success by
the employment of masses must be
abolished absolutely 1t only leads
to unnecessary losses. The effective
use of weapons not of numbers, gives
the decision"
The German method Of advance
since the order, says the corre-
spondent, has been to push forward
small bodies of troops with light ma
chine guns.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-04-23

1873 MEN CAPTURED.
The Germans claim to have cap
tured 1888 Americans and to have
killed and wounded many more, and
so far there has been no official Amer
ican answer to the claim. This situa-
ton will result in revival OF consid-
Grafton at the War department of the
proposal that a daily statement be is
sued from the headquarters OF the
American expeditionary forces.
1t is realized that German claims,
unless specifically denied from au-
thoritative sources will be regarded
as statements of fact, with inevitable
resulting anxiety to the people in this
country. For that reason Secretary
Baker is disposed to reopen the whole
question with General Pershing.
However, it is possible that instead OF
daily statements on operations ar
rangements will be mdae whereby
enemy claims of similar nature may
be dealt with by the American COM
mander.
1t has been decided that as soon as
American forces in any considerable
number are again acting as an inde,
pendent unit a daily statement as to
| its activities will be issued
Omaha daily bee., 1918-04-23
MANY HUNS SLAIN
IN Vain EFFORT TO
P|ERCEU.S.FR0NT
SheII-Pitted Ground Covered
With German Corpses After
Repu|se of Furious Drive
by Americans.

With the French Army in France,
Sunday, April 22.-When an entire
German regiment, reinforced by storm
troops, attacked the sector held by
American troops near Seicheprey,
General Pershing's men fought the
most serious engagement they have as
yet experienced.
The attack was made by consider
able force and indications show that
important preparations were made tor
it. Unusual precautions were lmme-
diately taken along the whole sector
of the front as soon as the German
intention was known.
Attack Led by Storm Troops.
An extremely heavy hostile bonn
bardment with poison gas shells
CONTINUED on Page seven, Column Four.)
Omaha daily bee., 1918-04-23
|Mo Compromise" Wilson'S
Edict on Blanket Authority Bill
(By Associated Press.)

Washington April 22.-The senate
settled down today to a finish fight
on the bill proposing blanket author
ity for the president to reorganize
agencies in prosecuting the war.
No COMPROMISE" was the word
sent by President Wilson in a letter
to Senator Cverman of North Caro-
lima, sponsor of the measure. Debate
was resumed by supporters of the
administration, while opponents de.
manding specific exemption of the
Interstate Commerce comm;ss on and
certain Other permanent bureaus
Omaha daily bee., 1918-04-23

from changes. prepared for further
efforts to force amendments.
In his letter to Senator Overman
the president said:
Il thank you with all my heart for
standing by the bin which bears
your name without any compromise
of any kind
Senator Sherman Of Illinois, re-
publican, criticising the bill. insisted
that what is needed more than addi-
tional power SIS The proper exercise
of powers in existence" and selection
of competent men 10 exercise such
authority.