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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-07-10
PRO-GERMAN DISMISSED.
Weather Bureau EmplOyc Dropped
from Government Roll.

washington. July S.-Onicial cor
rcspondence has disclosed that Cleve-
Iand Able Jr.. editor of the monthly
weather review, was recently drop
ped from the government service. He
was dismissed because of his we'll
known sympathy for the German gov
ernment.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-07-10
TEN SHIPS LAUNCHED.
Fourth Celebrated by Launching OF
Ten Additional Ships, Making a To.
IN nj

Philadelphia, July 5.--The launch
ing of ten additional ships on the
Fourth was reported by the Emer-
gency Elect Corporation today. bring
ibg the total to seventy-fOur or
these fortv-two were steel and and
two wooden.
The total deadweight tonnage Is
40O,464.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-07-10
LETTER FROM the PRESIDENT.
UPSETS DISLOYALTY CHARGE,
AGAINST LEVERS OPPO-
NENTS.
PRESIDENT Declines to Intervene I'm
Congress Race Among Friends of
Administration.

. Mayor L. d. Jennings of Sumter
made public yesterday recent CORE
spondence between President Wilson
ana himself relative to the congress
sional race in the Seventh district
Opponents of some of the candidates
mad made the charge of disloyalty
to the administration on the part of
these candidates and their friends,
basing the charges on a recent letter
OF the president. 1t was to clear up
these charges that Mayor Jennings
requested an expression from the
president. In giving out this CORE
spondence Mr.. Jennings said:
THE correspondence of course
speaks for itself. 1 am gratified as OF
course are all the friends of the can
didates who remained in the race after
Mr.. Lever reentered that the presi-
dent disclaims any intention of inter-
Vening as between loyal friends of the
administration. Hence all of these
gentlemen being loyal friends of the
administration, no charge of disloy-
atty can be attached to them for still
aspiring to this seat in congress or to
their friends for supporting them in
these aspirations
Personally, l am one of those
who requested Mr.. Mcleod to enter
the race and after Mr.. Levers reen-
try therein the charge of disloyalty
was made by some as to the candi-
dates. myself and others who were
supporting these candidates in the
race. / wanted this charge cleared
up by the president and l am pleas
| ed that he has done SO as a matter
Of fairness and justice to all concern
ed"
| The correspondence between MAYO,
Jennings and President Wilson fol.
lows:
Washington, ID. c., June 10, 1918.
Hon. Woodrow Wilson,
The White house.
My Dear Mr.. President
In discussing with you this after
noon the race for congress between
loyal candidates in the Seventh con
'gressional district Of South Carolina
l stated to you that it was the at.
tiude OF some OF the citizens of thar
district that they consider it disloya
to you and the administration for any
candidate to remain in the race with
MT. Lever after the publication OF
your letters to Mr.. Lever dated June
I, 1918, and June 10. NV recollec-
'ioh Is that you stated to me that YOU
couio not understand how any one
, could SO construe your letters. he
cause you did not consider any ono
VINO remained in the race after said
letter disloyal. My understanding wa
that you further stated that your pol
Icy was set forth in your letter to Sem
a'or Tlllman of May "a, 1918, in which
you indorsed the policy Of the admin
lstratlon as stated in the letter of
Gen. A. S. Burleson to Senator Till
nan, dated May s, 1918. understood
you further 10 say that you would not
take any part as between candidates
loyal to the administration from any
STATE. would respectfully ask if |
have correctly understood your po-
sition in this matter.
Respectfully yours,
IL. ID. Jennings"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-07-10
Wilson's Reply.
THE White House,
washington, JULY /. 1915
IL. ID. Jennings.

Washington, July /, 1918.
My Dear Mr.. jennings:
Il am glad to reply to your letter
OF the 18th of June and must apollo
gize to you for the unavoidable delay
oue to engagements which / could not
put aside. l am sorry that any mis-
understanding should have arisen in
seventh congressional district. l wrote
What l did to Mr.. Lever because | felt
1t my duty to do so. felt very
strongly what said to him, because
IL was true and of public consequence.
ana you will understand that | can
not subtract anything from the opin
ion l expressed that the interests of
the country rendered it highly desir
able that Mr.. Lever should remain as
long as possible i'm charge of the ag-
ricultural legislation of the house
but OF course / have no right to in
tcrvenc as between equally loyal and
sincere supporters of the present pol
l"los OF the government. and | should
be very sorry if anything that did
say should create embarrassment To
any such candidate
Il had no wish to dictate in any
and beg that YOU will give
publicity TO this assurance.
"'ordially and sincerely yours.
Woodrow Wilson"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-07-10
GRIPPE INvADES SWITZERLAND
spanish Epidemic Spreading Rapidly
and Causing Some Deaths.

Berne' July S.-An epidemic OF
Spanish grippe has invaded Switzer-
land and is spreading rapidly. attack
ing particularly persons under forty
years of age. Several deaths hovc
occurred among British prisoners
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-07-10
BENET SWORN IN.
New Senator Takes Ills Seat I'm TIL
mans Place

Washington, July S.-Christie Rene,
Of Columbia, who was appointed Sat
urday by Gov. Manning to serve siv
months as senator. succeeding B. II.
Tillman, took his seat I'm the senate to-
day.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-07-10
BONE DRY LEGISLATION.
senatc Committee Has Agreed on
Drastic Anti-Iiquor Laws.

Washington. July s.-Legislation
90 prohibit the sale OF all distilled
liquors.. wine and beer after January
ist next. prohibiting the manufacture
OF vino and beer after the first OF No
vember next. was agreed upon today
by the senate agriculture committee.
Arizona republican., 1918-10-31

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 from Germany, for repayment of tre- mendous financial losses, suffered by populations of those portions of Bel gium and France, occupied by German troops. This is understood to con- template possession, by entente powers, of importat industrial cities in the Rhine country, and of products of mines and soils therein, until compen- sation has been made. Thus Germany would be dependent on entente powers for any iron and coal or manufactured products she might have to draw from that territory.
 The official text of the Austrian note, which did not differ materially from the unofficial version, was made public today at the state department. but there was no announcement of re- ceipt of the communication from Count Andrassy to Secretary Lansing, ask ing his good offices with the president in behalf of Austria's plea.
 Nor would anyone admit knowledge of the communication from M. Tchit- cherin, the bolsheviki foreign minister as given in cable dispatches today. demanding evacuation by allied and American troops of Mourman, Arch angel and Siberia. As the state de- partment has never recognized the existence of the government of which M. Tchitcherin is a part, it is not probable his note will elicit response. It IS regarded as natural that the Ger man supported bolsheviki government should nave been made very nervous by the impending collapse of the mili- tary party in Germany and Austria.
Arizona republican., 1918-10-31
Battle Summary
(By the Associated Press

Over front of some sixty miles, from the Brenta river in northern Italy to the vicinity of the Adriatic sea, the Austro- -Hungarians are being violently attacked by Italian British, French and American troops.
 In the mountain region the enemy is resisting desperately and holding his ground fairly well. But east of the Piave river he is in flight, across the plains of Treviso, shaping his course over the same territory through which he drove the Italians a year ago, and reached the eastern edge of the plains of Venetia.
 Already numerous towns have been liberated, 33,00O prisoners have been taken and large numbers of guns, and machine guns, and huge quantities of stores have fallen into the hands of the allied troops. Far behind the lines allied aviators are heavily bombing enemy columns in dense masses, which are in retreat over the badly congested roads leading eastward toward the Austrian frontier.
 Judging the situation from the rapid advance the allies are making, it would appear that the entire enemy front has been broken east of the Piave, and that with the cavalry operating far in ad- vance of the foot troops, the enemy forces will be unable to reform their battle line until the Austrian border is reached. It is not unlikely that many of the Austro- -Hungarians are doomed to capture or eXtermination by the allies.
 On the western front in France and Belgium, there has been a marked di-
 munution in the intensity of the in- fantry activity. Along the British line
 there have been only patrol encounters and reciprocal bombardments. The French, however, are engaged in an- other attack on front of about seven and a half miles between St. Quentin le-Petit and Herpy, in the general di- | rection of the enemys communication lines running eastward from the old St. Quentin and Laon sectors, and also with the purpose of driving a wedge into this part of the southern battle line, and thereby compel the enemy to re- adjust his front through Champagne to the Mouse
 Around Grand Pre- north of the Ar gonne forest, the Americans have ma
 terially ,bettered their positions in at
 tacks against the Germans. The Bellejoyuse farm, which for several days had been mo mans land," now is virtually all held by the Americans. East of the Mouse there has been con- | siderable fighting, but it has resulted in | no great change in positions. The big American guns are continu- | ing to shell German positions far be-
 hind the lines, and bombing planes also are intensively active against troops
 concentration points.
Arizona republican., 1918-10-31
REICHSTAG ANGRY
 AT ANDRASSY PLEA
Republican A. p. Leased Wjre1

LONDON, Oct. 30-A German wire less dispatch picked up here tonight says the German national party at yes terdays sitting. expressed profound in dignation at Count Andrassy. the Aus tro-Hungarian foreign minister, mak- ing an offer to President Wilson to negotiate a separate peace Without consulting the German government. or the representatives of the German ex- ecutive committees.
 In the reichstag, the despatch adds. Count Andrassy's action caused dis may and anger, it being declared it was not necessary as the situation was as- suming form under which co-oper- ation with Germany would be possible
 The wireless also says that advices from Budapest were to the effect that on instructions of the Hungarian gov ernment the governor surrendered Plume. out of consideration of the small number of Croatian troops there, and that the town council was dissolved and all the authorities ceased their func- tions. The dispatch adds that the fate of Plume will be decided in the peace conference
Arizona republican., 1918-10-31
$. Us. CALL TELLSOF
 PROBABLE DISASTER

VICTORIA, B. C., Oct. 30.-Naval au- thorities announced today that an S. O. S. call had been received last night from the Dominion government steamer Ga liano, lighthouse vessel, enroute from Triangle island to Iksda. Queen Char lotte islands, in the inside passage.
 The message said the vessel was making water rapidly. No further word was received. The vessel had a crew of 30 men.
 No further word came from the Ga- liano after the appeal for help. Wire less stations along the coast spent the day trying to get in touch with her and rescue vessels hurried to the waters south of Cape St. James.
 Officials said they feared the worst. in view of the fact that no message has come from the Galiano since her call.
 Weather reports showed a heavy gale was raging today south of the Queen Charlotte islands.
 The exact number of men aboard the Galiano was not known here. Captain K. M. Pope commands the vessel. Most of her officers reside here.
 The Galiano is little boat of 293 tons. She was built at Dublin, Ireland for the Dominion government.
Arizona republican., 1918-10-31
CHILDREN'S PENNIES
 ARE PLACED AT WORK
(E'rom Thriftology)

With countless articles which for merly retailed for a nickel now selling for six and seven cents, people are finding it necessary to use more pen nies, and in some parts of the country penny famines prevail.
 No such condition would arise if peo- pie would divert into channels of trade the pennies which have been taken out of circulation for sentimental or silly reasons.
 How many baby banks in Missouri homes are keeping in confinement hundreds of thousands of pennies- pounds of them-barrels of them which ought to be circulating through the financial arteries of. this country?
 One hundred thousand banks each containing one hundred pennies could turn loose $100,000 which the people could spend for War Savings Stamps in the utmost security. By so doing they would be giving their children something just as safe and valuable as copper pennies and at the same time would be assisting the government in financing the war.
 Countless citizens are carrying pock- etpieces of gold, silver or copper which ought to be circulated. Cracked cups on pantry shelves are Sheltering stacker pennies which deserve to be in circulation. Sentimental coin collec- tors are treasuring countless pennies dating back to the eos in the hope of selling them to coin collectors for big sums some day.
 All these idle pieces of coin ought to be brought out from their hiding places and placed in circulation, Spend them for Thrift Stamps. Round up the slack es pennies as well as the dimes and dollars. Unlock the little savings banks at home and pour their red metal cor puscles back into Uncle Sam's circula- ton to give him back his financial strength each time he is bled to the prosecution of this greatest of all wars. Make the pennies fight. Bring them all to light. A penny in circulation will help to win the war, but penny in a little bank on the sideboard is of no more use to the government than the | little toy soldier on the mantel.
Arizona republican., 1918-10-31
Devilish Trait Of Boche Mind
 PlainIy Shown

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3o.-Docu- ments quoting orders issued by Ger man commanders for the methodi- cal destruction of property, and for the poisoning of wells, during the recent evacuation of Belgium and French territory, have reached Washington. Among them is an order, taken from a prisoner, is- sued by the commander of the 10eth infantry brigade of the German army on September 5, directing specifically that certain villages be destroyed by the rear guard.
 Designated units were assigned to the destruction. of. the. villages named and in addition the order states it is the duty of every ono to participate in these Instructions" which are to be carried with more method and less haste"
 The order, which is signed Week." presumably the brisa commander, for his chief of staff, says:
 "lt is recalled that wells are to be contaminated"
Arizona republican., 1918-10-31
HUGHES REPORT ON
 PLANES |S READY

WASHINGTON. Oct. 3O-Govern- mcnt plans for turning out quantities 0f aIrplancs and results achieved rhrgggh cooperation of manufacturers, arc generally commended in the report uf Charles F. Hughes on the aircraft investigation. to be sent to President Wilson tomorrow by Attorney General Gregory and made public then. A number of specific acts and plans in Vclved In the big task of preparing the nation for warfare in the air are de- ciared subject 10 criticism but in the light Of later developments, some of these are held to be excusable.
 Officials who have been in touch with the investigation emphasized to- day this is not to be interpreted as meaning blanket approval of the way the program has been carried out is given. Plenty Of evidence of inef- rciency in manufacturing plants and waste Of money and time is presented, thcv said indicating that execution of the governments plans might have been much better by government sEcncies and contractors for airplanes.
 Although President Wilson has not seen the report, he has been told its substance.
 Attorney General Gregory devoted most of his time today and this even ing Co pcrusal of Mir. Hughes report and to preparing a letter of transmittal in which he is expected to offer his individual comment His attitude is understood not 10 differ radically from That of Mir Hughes.
 Desirahility of speed in putting fin tshing touches on the document was said to have been urged on Mir. Gregory today by Postmaster General Burleson and Secretary Tumulty. After their visit Co the department of justice it ras said the report would be sent to the white house early in the morning and probably would be made public before noon.
Arizona republican., 1918-10-31
BIG VAUDEVILLE
 MAN PASSES ON

NEW YORK. Oct. SO.-A. Paul Keith. who had been head of the Keith theat- rlcal interests since the death of his father. R. r. Keith, died of pneumonia here tonight.
 Mr. Keith was at the head of the B. F. Keith company, with 100 theaters throughout the country and the United Booking office.
 He went Co France about a year ago 70 superintend the work of furnishing theatrical entertainment for soldiers, and remained there about six months. Upon his return he devoted much of his time 10 this work and the Liberty loan campaign.
 Mir. Keith. whose home was in Bos- ton. was stricken with influenza here last Friday. and died at the home of E. VI. Robinson, a business associate.
 Nr. Keith was born in New York in 1875 and was graduated from Harvard n 1896 He was president of the Bos- ton Athletic association and a member of the Harvard club in New York. He was unmarried
Arizona republican., 1918-10-31

The cruelest of practices in the name of humanity was that of the LEIGH.
 Applied in the name of science, the bloodsucker sapped vitality and killed the victim on the sick bed.
 The practices of the agitator, the shyster lawyer and other gruesome parasites upon the body of working labor and working capital, upon the farmer, the merchant the taxpayer of every kind; from the sickroom to the graveside and thence to the home of the widow and orphan and through the courts. This is the modern applica- ton of the old-time leech to the body.
 Do you stand for it or will you vote
Arizona republican., 1918-10-31
NJ TIME ID PATCH
 UP THEIR FENCES

WASHINGTON. Oct. 30.-Plans for an adjournment of congress until after election appeared tonight to have been blocked by partisan conflict in the srnntc.
 Less than a quorum of the senate is in Washington tonight and republican leaders said they would exercise their power Co prevent the proposed recess, in order that the senate may discuss any developments in the peace nego- nations
 Democratic leaders were understood fo bo prepared Co forestall another out break of partisan debate by making a point of no quorum. It was conceded tv republican members that the demo- cratic plans could be carried out, thus forcing an adjournment of the senate from day to day.
 Introduction of resolutions bearing on proposals of the central powers is expected tomorrow. but in view of the Power possessed by either party to force an adjournment no discussion of the resolutions is expected.
 Because of the situation in the sen- ste. it was considered doubtful whether house leaders would attempt passage tomorrow of an election recess resolu- ton, causing a continuation of the ex- istine three day recess schedule.
Arizona republican., 1918-10-31
BRITISH

LONDON, Oct. 30.-The British official statement from Mesopo- tamia says:
 "On Saturday evening our cav airy, moving up the east bank of the Tigris, forded the river north of Kaleh Sherghat, joined the ar mored cars which approached from the west, and established themselves astride the Turkish communications with Mosul.
 Here they were heavily at tackled by the Turks on Monday, and, though the right flank had to withdraw, they succeeded in de- feating all attempts to drive them off the road. In the evening they were reinforced by troops from the eastern bank, which enabled them to restore the situation com- pletely.
 "The same day we advanced up the western bank of the Tigris and after long and difficult march attacked and drove the Turks from their positions, three miles south of Kaleh Sherghat and captured the village.
 "On Tuesday the pursuit con- tinued. The Turks were heavily engaged, five miles north of Ka- leh Sherghat, where they put up a stubborn defense in broken ground and ravines. By nightfall we had penetrated deeply into the enemy positions, and a portion of cape to the northwest was cut off by our cavalry from the north, who captured one thousand pris- oners and much material"
 LONDON, Oct. 30.-"Apart from outpost and artillery activity, there is nothing to report" says Field Marshal Haig's communica- tion of tonight, dealing with the operations of the British troops on the western battle front.
 LONDON, Oct. 30.-The text of the British war office announce ment on operations on the Italian front follows:
 "The tenth army has reached approximately Roucadelle, Or nelle, Fontainelle and the line of the river Monticano to Ramara-
  At some places we have crossed the Monticano.
 "The prisoners taken by the tenth army since the commence ment of the operation amount to HOOP, including 345 officers. Of these the fourteenth British corps captured 246 officers and D. 930 men of other ranks. A num- Der of guns and the material cap tured have not been enumerated. The Montello group of armies has made @ significant advance and taken many of the enemy pris- oner.
 Our airplanes were engaged all the afternoon against hostile col- umns in dense mass, retreating down the Conegliano-Sacile and Conegliano-Vittorio road"
Arizona republican., 1918-10-31
ORDERS BREAK UP TEAM

FORT COLLINS, Colo, Oct. 30.- The Colorado Agricultural college football team for this season virtually ceased to exist today, when army off cers seeking men of promising ability for tho officers schools at Camp Tay- Tor. notified eleven of Coach Harry Hughes first string candidates to en- train tomorrow for the cantonment. The orders leave only two men, here tofore rated as first team material, on the squad, they being Leiby and Peas
Arizona republican., 1918-10-31
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 the Individual

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