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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-03-27
SHIPS TO IMPORT NITRATES.
Matter up With BOard-Gct Little
Encouragement.

Washington, March 22.-Congress-
man Lever, with other members of
the house interested in the matter,
today called upon the chairman of
the United States shipping board and
made an earnest appeal for more
ships to be used in the transporta- =
ton of nitrates from Chile to this
country. The delegation was inform
ed that just at this time I'll available
ships in the United States are being
used for war purposes and that it will
be very difficult to find others for the
nitrate business. 1t was explained &c
the board that as yet but small parts
OF the ntrates required by farmers
i'm some sections has been rcceiv al
and that there is urgent need fol
more.
The congressman were Informed
that owing to imperative demands OF
tho army in France for supplies, less
shipping has been available for nj
tratc than was expected, but the Feb
ruary and March deliveries has been
20, 600 tons. The March and April de-
livcries are expected to be around 3d.
000 tons, making $1,000 tons by the
end of May out of 10000 tons
bought. The board thinks it will be
able to deliver the balance in June.
Those who do not receive from the
March deliveries enough soda for
their grain will probably not get any
from this source in time for grain
This is the situation now. For tn,
northern part of South Carolina ant
for North Carolina and Georgia tn,
June deliveries will be i'm time fol
corn and cotton, but not for whea
and oats, of course. Local dealer
having supply on hand should sup
ply the demands for grain now ant
let the government take care of tn,
corn and cotton with its later deliver
les, the congressman say.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-03-27
RECOMMENDS BIG VESSELS.
Would Build Ships of Fifteen Thou
sand Tons Each for Cargo Car
ricrS.

Washington, March 21.-Construc-
tion of ten ships Of 5000 tons each,
20 be the biggest cargo carriers in the
American merchant marine, has been
recommended by Chairman Hurley,
Of the shipping board, and work on
the designs was begun today.
Senator Redfeld recently suggested
that the board begin building larger
ships, now that the construction OF
smaller vessels is under way salts
factorily. Craft of the new design
probably will be built i'm some of the
ola yards which are equipped for
building large vessels for the navy
They can not be laid down for sew
eral months.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-03-27
NEW MENINGITIS EPIDEMIC.
'c New Cases Reported at Camp
Jackson and Five More in State.

Columbia, March 23.-One death
ana five new cases Of meningitis have
bcen reported from Camp Jackson
during the present week, according TO
statements which have been received
at the office Of DIR. ]. Adams Hayne,
State health officer The disease at
the camp appeared to have subsid-
Cd for the last few days Of last week,
but took a sudden squirt on Monday,
is, and continued until Thursday, 21.
when three cases were reported for
the one day. The one death was re-
ported to the State health officer on
the goth,
The situation in the State is prac-
ticaily the same as month ago, and
the doctors Of the public health SER
vice are still busy visiting the locali-
ties i'm which the disease has appear
Ell and taking contacts. While the
lack of sufficient amount OF serum
with which TO treat the cases was se-
rioualy felt at first, the wants of the
doctDrs of the State i'm regard to the
preventive. are being filled as rapidly
as mailing facilities will permit.
Tie cases reported from the camp
during the present week were as fol-
lows Monday, one; Tuesday, one;
Thursday, three. One death occurred
on Wednesday.
The reports from the State for the
goth and 21st show developments of
the disease at the Victor Mills, Greer,
Wards, Greenville and Conway.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-03-27

Congress having passed the Day.
light Saving bill and President Wilson
having signed it there is no question
that every individual and every COR
portation, business establishment and
every public institution of every sort,
will March 81 push forward one hour
the clocks that regulate their business
and personal conduct, and will there
after live and work in strict conform
ity with the letter and spirit of the
law. Those who now begin work at
eight o'clock will continue to report
for duty at eight O'Clock, although the
time by sun will be one hour earlier.
They will quit work at the same
hour. by The clock, as heretofore, but
one hour earlier by sun time. The
daylight saving law gives business and
working people and school children a
longer afternoon for outside interests,
pleasure or recreation.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-03-27

The Rembert Canning Club had a
meeting at the school house on Fri
day at twelve o'clock. The following
officers were elcted: President. Miss
Leila Brown; vice president. Miss
Fannie Mcleod; secretary, Miss
Elizabeth Reames. Each member
made report on work done up to
date. all have planted tomato and pi-
~peHto seed. Some of the seed have
come up.
our Home Demonstration agent
read the club prize winning compo-
sition. How l Grew My Tomatoes"
written by Virginia canning club
girl. A prize will be offered in this
county for best composition on n sim
liar subject, besides this many other
prizes will he offered.
The next time OF meeting was ap-
pointed for April l2. 1913 at twelve
o'clock. We hope that every member
will be present and give a good report
on work done between now and that
time. Each member should bring her
daily record book to, the meeting.
We are planning to march in the
field day parade In April i'm Sumter
tho girls will wear white dresses with
uniform cap and apron. After the
meeting we played few games on
the school grounds.
Elizabeth Reames, Secty.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-03-27
Passing Window Ideas Around.

The leading merchant in each town
throughout South Carolina has been
appointed local merchant reprCsCn-
tativc, to act i'm cooperation with com
ty food administrators, ana a con-
plctc list of merchants in that $!ttc
is being compiled by :. T.. Hcnd iX,
Merchant Representative. Mr.. Hon
driX's window displays in his groc, ry
store at Columbia have been keyed to
the Food administration since his
appointment, and his window ideas
are being distributed to morcha its
elsewhere i'm the state.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-03-27
PLANT MORE POTATOES.
"a Is Not Too Late to Plant The Spring
Crop.

Columbia. March 23.--It has come
TO our attention that many mer-
chats are declining to receive seed
potatoes ordered by them some time
ago. under the impression that it is
now too late to plant with any hope
OF making fair profit. II is very inn
portant that u full acreage OF Irish
potatoes be put in i'm South Carolina
and II is not too late TO put i'm this
crop with "a fair expectation of 1t full
yield. Merchants are. therefore,
urged to receive consignments of seed
potatoes and make every effort to
have their customers plant their usual
acreage.
w. W. LONG.
Director OF Extension.
II. II. COKER.
Chairman $. G. Council of Defense.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-03-27
Potato Marketing I'm Minnesota.

a committee was recently formed
In Minnesota to assist In marketing q
mrge surplus OF potatoes i'm that
state being called together i'm St
faul by State Federal Food Admins
trator a. ID. Wilson. It's membership
represents potato growers. produce
merchants retail groccrs. and con
sumers. Preliminary recommend
tions were made for the greater usr
of potatoes in hotels and restaurants
serving them with meat orders with
out extra charge. greater use in homes
both os vegetable and i'm maEins
bread. more energetic marketing OF
potatoes at once by farmers. and grad
ing under the government standard.
with attractive displays of potatoes
In retail stores and general effort
tn handle them on narrow margins of
profit
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-03-27

as yet Of this meeting. which IL ;s
said, was decided success in every.
way.
Next Tuesday afternoon, at 4 o'clock
at Stateburg school No. Miss Boggs
Newton teacher, there will be held
a big patriotic rally and entertain
ment. Refreshments will he served,
and the proceeds to go to the Red
Cross fund. The public is invited to
attend. There will be some good
sreaking at this meeting too.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-03-27
COMMUNITY MEET
ING.
Council OF Defcns, Campaign Makes
GOO.i ut IIoratiO.

The patriotic reilly and entertain
ment at Stateburg Graded School,
District No. 10, Miss Aurelia Mayer
principal, last night was a great sue
cess in every way. About $50 ladies
and gentlemen, and pupils from
Stateburg and other western Sumter
County sections and from this city also
were present.
The patriotic songs were delightful
and inspiring as rendered by a choir
of the school, assisted by several la
dies.
Mr.. G. j. Jackson, chairman OF
the Stateburg township committee of
the Sumter County Council Of Defense,
presided and introduced the speak
ers. Mr.. Jackson in happy and pa
triotic talk welcomed the visitors and
urged support of the Red Cross.
Mr.. II. A. Moses chairman of War
Savings delivered short but instruc-
tive talk explaining the Thrift and
War Savings stamps and the plan OF
organization Of thrift stamp clubs.
Postmaster George w. Dick was
next called upon and DR.. Dick, in his
characteristic humorous style, made
an eloquent, and at times, pathetic ap-
peal for support OF the boys who are
lighting and dying, and showed the
horrors of German brutality and the
necessity for orga nization of COM
munity forces to help win the war.
Hon. Davis ID. Noise. the third
speaker, held the undivided attention
Of his audience for forty-five minutes
i'm u patriotic appeal to support the
millions of soldiers and sailors, and
those of our allies in the war for hu.
man liberty. He paid his respects tc
1he slackers" in convincing style, and
emphasized the fac that there arc
thousands Of farmers, and others, who
are not doing their duty by plantinl
sufficient food crops and who have
not purchased Liberty loan bonds
| War Savings stamps. etc.
Rev. James Russell, Of Chester, tn,
last speaker, and native of Scot
land, very clearly pointed out wha
the duty of America is to the cause o
the Allies. He eloquently portraye,
the blood ties between England
France and America, and showed hoy
this great union of nations is threat
ened by tho desire of the German au
tocracy to crush religious and politi
cal freedom.
Mr.. Russell is assisting the State
burg township committee to organic
for war activities, and he will addres
two colored meetings also this weel
lie is a fOrcible speaker and evidence
a close study Of the present war con
ditiOns
After the speaking o delightful sal
nd course lunch was; served bv th
ladles. An amusing Incident was tn
auctioneering Of the Hoover cake
Whlch brought forth spirited biddin
with resultant cash proceeds.
Inc entertainment and rally prove
Prolitaple 10 the Red Cross and pleas
ant for those who participated
At Hagood school last Wedncsda,
evening there was II splendid pa
triotic rally which was largely at
tended. No report has been receive,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-03-27
Sugar HOards Found in Canton. q.

Nearly tons of boarded sugar were
recently coniscatcd i'm Canton. ohio.
ana two large firms declared to be vi
OIators of the food law. These hOards,
were unearthed by Fred C.. Croxton.
Federal Food Administrator for Ohio.
working i'm Canton, through II. G..
Mayhugh, who was deputizcd TO in
vestigate persistent reports of hoard o.
ing i'm that city. Some of the rcports
were found TO be false; others true.
sugar had been sold i'm hundred Mound
lots to employees of one companv,
and also sold through the trade with
out license. 1t was found concealed
behind davcnports. hidden i'm dark
cellars. clothes closets. and all kinde
"t obscure places i'm homes. As raN
as boards were located the sugar was
turned over TO grocery concerns for
distribution to the public. relieving a
serious shortage. and houscholdcrs
were warned publicly TO dispose of all
sugar In excess of . pounds. deliver
ing 1t To grocers Grocery stores in
general i'm Canton were found to be
observing the food law scrupulously.
and Deputy Mayhugh publicly com
mendcd the merchants for their sup
port of the government. Cases of vio-
lation have been taken under consid-
Grafton by the state food administra
ton
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-03-27

AND if the japanese do overrun a
Few thousand miles of defenseless
Russian territory, the Mikado will be
100 modest TO rear upon his war
horse and tell the world to look at
what he and Gott have done.-An-
dersor Daily Mail.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-03-27

There will be an examination held
in Sumter on April 18th for the DO
sition of railway postal clerk. Those
interested apply at postoflce for ap-
plication blanks.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-03-27

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The Washington herald., 1918-11-18
PURELY PERSONAL.

Mrs. NJ. L. Marvin. of Rochester.
\. y, who has been visiting her SON
in-law and daughter. Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Langley. of Chevy Chase, has
returned to her home
Mrs. Joseph X. Taussig has re-
turned to Washington after a visit
to her parents. Mr. and Mrs. RobeIr
Johnston, at Norfolk. Va.
Mrs. Henry Todd has returned from
a few weeks visit to Spring Lake
n. J.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. E. Germann. who
have purchased the Beatie house on
Delaware street, Chevy Chase, will
move in this week.
DR. Stewart Van Valin. of Harris
burg. Pa, is visiting his uncle and
aunt, Mr.. and Mrs. Forest De Lore
Van Falin. in Chevy Chase.
Andrew ]. Cummings and DR.. Will
lam CALLAHAN have returned to their
home from a hunting trip in Southern
Maryland.
William f. Washburn was a Wash
ingtOn visitor yesterday on his way
to Chattanooga, Tenn.
R. NJ. Joyce. of Nebraska, is at the
Washington Hotel.
Representative William B. Bankhead
is in Alabama.
Representative Oscar Bland is ex-
peCted in Washington this week.
j. X. KolIock, of Oregon, is in
Washington on business.
Fred c. Croxton. of Ohio. is a
Washington visitor.
Herman L. Weeks. of the Geologi-
cal Survey, returned yesterday from a
visit to New Haven. Conn, his home.
Albert A. Jeffries, has received an
appointment as clerk with the De-
partment of Commerce.
Miss Helan ]. Frazier. of the Bu-
reau of War Risk Insurance, is on
leave.
Smith s. Barkin. of the Government
Printing Office. has resigned.
George W. Edelin,. of Pittsburgh,
Pa, is in the city for few days.
Ira n. Benzler, of the Agricultural
Department, has received a promo
tion.
The Washington herald., 1918-11-18
PRESIDENT DECLINES
BRITAIN'S DAY OFFER
Pays Tribute to Bravery of Brit
ish Forces in Letter.

In reply to an invitation from Judge
Alton b. Parker. chairman of the
Britain's Day Committee. to attend
the celebration in New York. Presi-
dent Wilson has written as follows:
Il am very much interested in the
plan for celebrating the notable cour-
age and achievements of the army
and navy of Great Britain and Ire
land and the overseas domlnions on
Sunday afteUnoon. December S, and
it is with unaffected regrets that :
find myself obliged to say that 1
cannot be personally present. 1t is
my plain duty to be here for l can
act more promptly upon matters
which seem to mature almost every
hour. and l am sure that / can be
more true to the common cause by
staying here than by being present.
much as / should like to join in praiS-
ing the part which Great Britain's
soldiers and sailors have played liz
this great war for the freedom of
the world"
The plans for the universal cele-
bratiOn of Britain's Day are rapidly
developing. Two unusual posters. one
by the famous English artist. Carton
Moorepark. and the other by JanSs
Montgomery Flagg. are soon to ap-
pear throughout the United States.
The Washington herald., 1918-11-18

Engineers Have Dance
On Wednesday Evening

One of the important social events
OF the season under military aus
pices will take place Wednesday even
ing at the Central High School
Building, where will be held an en-
tertainment and dance by the 472d
Engineers having headquarters here
Nficers and men of The 4S2d, and in
vited guests, only. will compose the
company of Wednesday evening. In
vitations have been extended through
the commanding officer Of the reEi-
ment. Capt Guy V. Sweet. TO the
President Secretary of War. and
other Cabinet members and officials.
and a section OF seats has been re-
served for them. The attendance will
be large.
The entertainment will comprise a
one-act playlet. with cast COM
posed of men OF the 742d and the
472d band and orchestra will give
selections.
other numbers will include a string
sextet and vocal quartet. Dancing will
follow.
ReEimental Sergt. Mai Samuel
Fletcher. who has had wide expe-
rience in theatricals. has personal
charge of the arrangements for the
event. which promises to be superior
in all respects
The Washington herald., 1918-11-18
THE TOWN CRIER.

The Board of Directors of the
Washington Board of Trade will
hold a directors meeting today in
the Board rooms of the Star Build
ing.
The Sisterhood of the Washing
ton Hebrew Congregation will be
held this afternoon. Mai B. T.
Baldwin and Capt. Julius l. Peyser
will speak.
The Carnival Echo meeting will be
held this evening at s o'clock at
the Christ Church Parish Hall, $50
G street southeast
Takoma Park Citisens' Associa-
tion will meet this evening at the
Library Building of the community
at o'clock.
The regular annual meeting of the
Georgetown Citizens Association
for the election of officers will be
held this evening at o'clock in the
Potomac Savings Bank hall.
Theodore II. Price. of the United
States Railway Administration. will
address the Washington Forum to-
morrow evening at s o'clock at the
Welfare Board Building. Eleventh
and Pennsylvania avenue.
The Board of Religious Educa-
ton of the Diocese of Washington
announces that the usual monthly
meeting will be held at Epiphany
Hall. tomorrow evening at 1870
o'clock.
Lebanon Lodge. No. z, Is called to
attend the funeral of George o.
Wood at the Masonic Temple at 2
o'clock Wednesday.
An open meeting of the women's
Guild of Sibley Memorial Hospital
viii be held at Rust Hall, 1850 North
Capitol street. at o'clock tomorrow
evening. A musical program will
be given by Mrs. Raymond Chaplin,
accompanied by Miss Jennie Brown.
Rev. Charles A. Shreve will speak.
The National Capitol was open to
the general public yesterday and
will be on future Sundays.
Theodore II. Price, actunry to the
United States Railroad Administra-
ton, will address the Washington
Forum. conducted under the joint
auspices of the Y. NJ. H. A. and Y.
W. H. A, at Y. NJ. H. A. headquar-
ters, Eleventh street and Pennsyi-
vania avenue, at s o'clock tomor-
row evening.
His subject will be Unified Con-
troll Of Railroads"
A preliminary rehearsal of the
Washington Community Orchestra is
called for tomorrow evening at 1880
o'clock. Hamlin Cogswell. conduc-
tor, invites any and all experienced
orchestra men or women to be
present
The Washington herald., 1918-11-18
OPEN HOUSE AID
TO MILK FUND
Prominent Women to Par
ticipate in Parade for
French Infants.

Open house for the Free Milk for
France Fund. whose purpose is to
send milk to the babies of France,
will be held all day today at the
Washington headquarters at 140l F
street northwest
With but two working days to their
credit the Washington plans for the
campaign are well under way. Tenta-
tive plans for parade, which will
be held the latter part of the week,
are now being announced. Women
prominent in social. diplomatic and
civil life will take an active part.
Hay Wagon to Lead.
Miss Alice Harding, with a bevy of
young girls, will head the procession
on a gigantic hay wagon. 1t is ex-
pected that two airplanes, loaned by
one of >the local aviation fields, will
fly low over the city during the pro-
cession distributing literature on this
movement Arrangements have been
completed for the cows and calves
which will be a feature of this event.
Seventy-five girls. garbed in the milk
maid costumes of Brittany, will form
a section in the parade. Movies of
the parade will be made to be sent
throughout the United States. the
scenario is now being prepared. Mai.
Rupert Hughes is writing a story on
the activities of this fund based upon
the letters of appreciation received
by the committee. 1t will be ready
for publication this week
Tea for Founder.
Mrs. Frank B. Kellogg gave a tea
at her home on Saturday a afternoon
for Mrs. Warren McConihe, of New
York, who founded the American
branch of this fund in June. Mrs.
Medill Mccormick. Mrs. Joseph Frey
Mrs. Franklin K. Lane.
Miss Nancy Lane were guests at this
occasion.
The Washington committee is COM
posed of Mrs. Robert Low Bacon.
Mrs. Gordon Auchincloss,
Mrs. Bernard Baruch, Mrs. J. Borden
Hartman. Mrs. Arthur II. Woods,
Mrs. Harold Minot, Mrs. Frank b.
Kellogg and Miss L. w. Newlin.
The Washington herald., 1918-11-18
1000 MEN RECRUITED
in MERCHANT MARINE
Sailors, Stewards and Firemen
Among Enlisted Personnel.

The 1000 men recruited last week
for the merchant marine to help
bring home the troops from France
was a higher total than the average
weekly enrolment for the duration of
the war. This statement was made
yesterday in a report of the United
States Shipping Board.
More than double the number en-
rolled during the first week of peace
were called for training by the board
last week. the daily average being
400 men. The difference was made
up from a waiting list. OF those
called 80 were sailors and 125 stew
ards. the remainder being firemen
No limit is placed on the number of
firemen the board can accept for
training. 1t is hoped that 2.OOO will
be secured in the next month.
The plan is to give the men ac-
cepted six weeks of intensive drill
on training ships before shipping
them for deep-water voyages.
The Washington herald., 1918-11-18
Private Peat Greets
Wounded Yanks Today

In accepting the invitation of
Loew's Columbia to be its guests
today more than fifty Walter Reed
4anks will return the salute that
Private Harold Peat himself so gIo-
riously gave the same boys who sail
ed for France more than a year ago.
private Peat. Canadian soldier, spent
TWO years in hell and came back
win a smile. wrote his own story
of life in the trenches and now
puts reality into the star part of
his perturbation of the war.
The boys who will see this film
today left in the contingent which
Private Peat bade God speed and
good luck as their transport sailed
for France. They have returned to
ma him still fostering the spirit
that won our glorious victory.
TO make the Yanks' entertainment
complete they will be supplied with
boxes of candy and cigarettes after
the show
The Washington herald., 1918-11-18
Policewoman Receivers
From Scalp Injuries

ms. Leola y. King. the National
Capitals only traffic policewoman.
who was slightly hurt Saturday night
when she attemped to step on the
running board of a truck. will. in all
probability. be back at her post at
Seventh and X streets northwest to-
morrow.
Mrs. King was on duty when the
accident happened. and was calling
William Hines. a farmer of Olney,
Md, to account for an alleged failure
on his part TO obey the traffic signal.
She approached the truck and as she
stepped on the running board she fell
and sustained a slight scalp wound.
Hines is charged with collidinE and
failing TO heed the traffic signal.