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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-12-21
War Debt Burden
international Financial Union to
:. Solve the Problem.

Paris, Dec. 17.-The French gov
ernment is considering, with a prob
ability Of presenting before the, cham
Der of deputies on: Deeen Der "a. a bill
proposing the establishment among
the allies Of an international. financial
union to distribute war expenses be-
tween the nations. on the basis OF
populations and power to contribute.
It is understood a similar plan is I'M
der. consideration by the British gov-
eminent.
It Isl estimated the expenses Of the
allies totalled $4,000. 100000 francs.
while j: the central powers expenses
aggregated $4,000. 900 francs.
An. Il budgets ats per cent, with
one. alf of l per cent premium for
amortization. would total more than
forty billion francs. TO avoid inter-
national bankruptcy. it is decl red
such an association. is necessary to-
float an international fund, estimated
at 51s 200, ,0oo.0 900. francs to be dis
tributed on a basis Of population and
production Each state would guar
antee it's proportion from customs and
other revenues. :.
All exchange questions, freight
rates and prices Of raw material would
be handled through the centralized
agency Of the association. Provision
is made. for the admission Of neutral
states.
Even the central powers, upon
terms prescribed by the allies, may
join, thus reesta blishifg international
credits which is held to be an essen
tial. condition Of the economic de-
velopment Of the world. :
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-12-21
LONG STAY.
~
IN GERMANY
Americans Doing Garrison
Duty May Remain :: ::
Indefinitely.
-. -. -
NECESSARY TO. HOLD
STRATEGIC TOWNS
Under Existing Conditions It |
Will Be Unsafe for the Allies
to Release Industrial Cen
ters.

Coblenz, Dec. 17.-Throughout the
sector held by the Americans the men
have settled down to what may be
weeks of occupation. Ems and Nassau
are two important towns which have
fallen to the French, who were sent:
into the American sector, but Neu-.
WED, a big industrial center, and all
the other towns in the northern half
Of the sector are held by the Ameri-.
cans.
The Americans have followed the,
policy which characterized their first.
days of occupation They have pro:
.:.ulgated no drastic rules to govern
civil life and in every way have en-;
deayored to make the inhabitants feel:
that they viii not be rnolested so long,
as> they do not interfere with the:
military duties. (,
son this first Sunday the results of;
this policy were shown. While the:
people OF coblenz are still somewhat:
resentful in their attitude; the resi-:
dents OF the. smaller towns eytnced:
none OF this hostility. Dressed in their:
Sunday clothes-the Germans attended.
church service and appeared surprised;
to >fnd among the congregations IN
come. of. the places a few Of the en-
listed men.
I'm the afternoon the children in the
village made love frankly to many OF
the soldiers who would permit: It,
elambered over the trucks and de-
manded their turn to snuggle into the
seats ON the guns In the &arthlery
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-12-21
Some Good Shooting
Georgia Convict Guard Checks
Uprising.

s Bainbridge, Ga, Dec. 1S.-Convict
Guard 81. D. Story, aged 10, shot and
killed four negroes who tried to es-
cape from the Decatur County farm
this afternoon. The guard dropped
his pistol and negro picked it uD
and began to shoot. A white convict
Knocked down the negro. The four
negroes then made q rush ut the
young guard. but he leveled his rife
and shot the negroes. one at a time
az they approached. hitting zach oae
petyesH the syes.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-12-21
CONTROVERSY NOT SETTLED.
Quirf1lal and Vatican Have Not Ad-
justed Differences.

Rome, Dec. 1S.-Reports that there
has hnen a settlement Of the contro-
versy between the Vatican and Quiri-
nal, and that there is possibility
that the Pope may leave the Vatican
is emphatically denied by the Obser-
vator Romano, the official organ Of
the Vatican.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-12-21
American Delegates Will Advo-
cate This Disposition of
Surrendered Warships.
WILL PREVENT FRICTION
OVER THE DIVISION
Stated That Sir Eric. Geddes,
First Lord Of British Admir-
atty viii Acquiesce in Plan.

Paris, Dec. 18.-The American dele.
EAxess to the peace congress have re-
solved to advocate the sinking Of the
surrendered enemy war ships and re-
aists any proposition to distribute then
on the basis Of naval losses. This an.
nouncement is made by those in close
touch with the American representa-
tiNes,, who, it is added, feel that such
a. position would result in avoiding
contention and materially support
President Wilson's declaration that
the war was cnt based on: aggres.
the. war was not based on aggres.
SION or the acquisition Of property
England through Sir Eric Geddes
) 6rst lord Of. the admiralty, had pre-.
vieusly acquiesced in the American
plan to destroy the captured or sur.
rendered warships. and, it is declared
will continue to support the United
states. although it is expected thai
some of the lesser naval powers viii
demand that the prizes be distributed
American naval stations will be
maintained for at least a year al
Brest, Gibraltar and in the Azores to
render aid to American merchant
ships. The. consent Of France. Eng
4aud and Portugal has already been
secured. The aero and radio stations
At thesa points will be in readiness to
respond to calls for aid by American
skipping In distress. Facilities will be
afforded. for needed repairs and sup
pdsa
Although the plans have not been
.devsloped, it iszbeHeved in. n.nayalycir-
sc:ss that the shipping board desires
TIE eontinuance'of the manning Of its
Sli5ps with naval officers and crews
ssnsil private. capital Is organized to
..ysdeftaEe> the great task of-operating
thousands OF merchant vessels.
The sosher: naval ,estab bliShnents in
EurppesIiaTe been ordered aba ndone6
aArapidfy as possible, and progress in
sthtS direction, has already been con
ssidSfaAIe The; United States had E2T
aero. stations along the European
c0ast. HE material OF which except
al, Drest, Gibraltar and the Azores, Is
being shipped home, Naval transports
relieved OF. carrying munitions will
hsfeafter convey food supplies.
tits expected that the army also
VIII soon Be able to use q number OF
It's transports similarly on Eastern
voyages.
Decentralization OF the naval person.
nel hes been ordered to proceed, rap.
idly ON the basis OF the transfer to the
reserve lists Of men and officers .o1
good character and physique. The
needs of the new merchant marine, il
- calculated, siN absorb as large {
proportion Of such reservists as is de-
sired:
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-12-21
Universal Military
Training Discussed
Adiutant Generals Report to
Legislature Recommends It
Suggests Two Methods.


ommending some system of universal
military training fo!" the State; VII
liam w Moore. the adjutant general,
Il his report to the general assembly
will suggest two methods, first, that
youths who have reached their SIX
teenth year be required to have at
least three months intensive military
training under proper authority each
year for four years, and at the expIr-
alton. of; this period be compelled to-
enlist in the National Guard for three
years; or, second; that tie youth be, :
required to undergo q years Intensive
training, preferably when. he is twen-
" or twerty-cne years Of age. and
then enlist in the National Guard OF
his state Tor one term.
:: The following IS the recommenda-
tion:
: Universe, training, is:a subject that
will occupy a consid era6le amount OF
thought and discussion in. the festsla-
tive bodies. during the coming ses5
| son. because there now must be some
settled policy concerning the future
training OF. the youth. OF this country:
tie recent draft system put into
execution has, while. Opposed very
vigorously at first produced results
| which. as g, whole has given. general
satisfaction. L is.true that fnimanv
instances certain errors have .crapt in,
! causing some draftees considerable
| Inconvenience, and in some cases In
justices have occurred; STILL. so far
as the country at large is concerned. !
! euestion If more equal distribution
OF selection could have been in
augurated.
,"Now that peace Is near at hand
and conditions existing during times
OF war must be replaced by peace
| conditions, it is very evident that
some universal form Of military train
| ing must ke agreed upon that VIII
give to the youth Of this country a
military training thnG viii make him
! proficient both from military and
physical viewpoint.
81 would recommend that all who
attain the age Of sixteen be required
| to serve three months Of each year in
sone intensive military training under
authorized authority up to and inclu-
.
| make a continuous military training
period Of one year In all. At the ex-
piration Of this. period he should be
required to enlist in National Guard
company for. say three years. making
a total military training Of four years
in, all This would in no wise inter
fere with his collegiate education, but
from a physical standpoint would be
very beneficial; besides. it would in
culcate in youth q wholesome respect
for discipline and obedience.
Some have suggested that. this
military training should be .,contin-
uous for period of at least one year.
If this plan is adopted it should begin
at the age Of twenty or twenty-one.
which would not interfere with his
collegiate. training, and after the ex-
piration of this years training he
should be required to- serve at least
one term with the National Guard Of
his respective State. I hesitatingly
recommend that some such form of
universal training be adopted"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-12-21
Esthonian Republic
Province of Old Russia Ask for
Protection of Allies.

London, Dec. 1e.-The Esthonian
provisional government, controlling
the former Russian Baltic province
Of Esthonia has placed the republic
under the common protection Of the
entente powers pending decision b9-
tho peace conference.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-12-21

Amerongen. Wednesday, Dec. 10
Former Emperor William has been
confined to bed since Sunday with a
severe chill. His indisposition brought
on renewal Of old troubles. necesai-
taxtns. the calling Of specialiH,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-12-21
Krupp Men Arrested
Three Principal Directors Are
Placed in Custody by Revo-
lutionary Committee.

Amsterdam, Dec. 1s.-Three princi-
pal directors Of the Krupp nnunition
works at Essen, including Branden-
berger, the inventor OF '.ti1e big Ber-
ti1as" have been arrested by the revo-
lutionary committee. it is reported.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-12-21
Victor in Pars
King of Italy and Son Arrived
Today.

Paris. Dee. fa.-King Victor Em-
manuel, of italy. arrived today, ard
was welcomed by President Poin-
oare, Premier Cleucnceau and other
ministers. The King was accompanied
by hisson, the Prince OF Piedmont.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-12-21
TORONTO PoEEEsERzKE.
Commissioners Huse sus Recognize
Police Labor Enirn

Toronto. Dec. 1s.-The police be-
gan q strike this morning in protest
against the dismissal by the police
commissioners OF thirteen members
of the police union. which the COM
issioners had refused to recognize be-
cauae of its af1iliatien with the Trades
Labor CpunSl.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-12-21
JOHN G. CALHOUN DEAD.
Grandson of Southern Statesman Dies
In New York.

New York. Dec. is.--John C. Cal
;houn. a grandson of the great South
.ern statesman whose name he bears,
died here today, aged 70 years.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-12-21
Anarc chy Rages in
West Prussia
Prisons Opened and, Criminals
Liberated-Fighting in the
Streets.

Zurich, Dec, 19.-Serious disorders
have1 broken out in Danzig, West
Prussia, It is reported. The civil and
military prisons have been opened, and
the. inmates liberated. Serious street
lighting is also reported.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-12-21
J: &c. C. Member
Joseph B. Eastman of Massa-
chusetts Appointed By
President.

Washington. Dec 19.--Jeseph 3.
Eastman, Of Massachusetts,, has been
chosen by President Wilson to succeed
George w. Anderson, as member Of
the Interstate Commerce Comnis-
1ion.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-12-21
POLAND SEEKS ALLIANCE.

New Government Ready to Make
Common Cause With Allies.
Copenhagen. Dec. 18.-The Polish
government has declared itself ready
to conclude :, military and political
alliance with tho entente nations. ae-
cordiRg To the Cologne Gazette.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-12-21
NEGRO SOLDIERS RETURN.
First Home Coming Unit Land %
New York.

New York, Dec. 1S.-The flrst de-
tachment of negro soldiers to como
back from France arrived today oa
the steamship Celtic.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-12-21

Paris. Dee. 1S.-This mornings
newspapers variously place the prob
able date Of opening OF the peace
conference at January 10th to 18th.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-02-20
WOMAN HEARD
STRUGGLE IN
HORR'S OFFICE

While N@ray photographs were
being taken Wednesday "a de
trrminc the seriousness Of gun
shot wounds inflicted ON Ralph
Herr. cx.mayoralty candidate.
out new facts concerning the
mysterious Monday night shoot
ing.
Hilda Douglas. 500 Tenth ave. NJ.
janitresa In tho Railway Exchange
building. where the shooting oc-
CURED. was taken before A. ",
Pierce. notary public. where she told
OF hearing the .hot and scuffic.
Police Chief Warren had given out
a statement In which no said no ono
had been found who heard the shoot
Ing.
Shortly after II O'Clock Monday
night" Hilda Douglas swore. Il saw
Mr.. Horr pass down tho hallway TO
his office. lie was alone. Just n
few minutes after no entered his
office my daughter and I heard n
noise like the tumbiing Of chairs and
scuffling. and then a revolver shot.
Staggered Out
My daughter said. Some one IL
shot and as We stepped into tho
hallway. Mr.. Horr came out OF hts
office and approaching us unstcadiiy
said. Ny God. | am shotr I immedi.
ately went back into his office with
him 10 telephone for help. found
tho chairs In tho room overturned
and the window TO tho fire escape
raised high.
He asked me 10 help him call
the police on the telephone. but II
seemed l could not set central hr.
Horr was trembling violently. and
was perfectly white and greatly ex'
cited. lie had opened his vest and
could nee the blood on his shirt
on the loft siss."
She told Of them calling the news
paper office. In hope that some one
there would rush aid.
when the polio. came. she swore
that they failed To question her.
aisho she remained for rs miuutes-
No police officers questioned her
Tuesday. she declared
Hofr u WSahs put eAP~oo '" ~
able TO b. back At work In few
days. unless x.ray photographs re-
veal that his rib was shattered This
would be serious. physician. say. and
would explain the flAttencd bullet.
which entered the left great breas,
muscle.
Chief Warren said wednesday
that no had been unable 10 discover
any important now evidence In the
case.
TetAnus ansftoxin was adruinis'
tered Tuesday. DR.. u. c. Bates II
attending the case
No suspects have been arrested
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-02-20
CHARGE MONTANA JUDGE
WITH SEDlTIOUS SPEECH

HELENA. Mont. Feb. so.--Sup-
porting charges Of sedi,ious utter.
ances made against District Judge
Chas. L. Crum. Of Forsyth. Gov.
Sam ". Stewart today placed over
100 nffidavi,s before the Montana
legislature. which has been asked
to impeach Crum. Action In the
case IL expected today. Crurn In
at Miles City. where his son Is 81
ripusly Ill
Tho charges against the Judge
are the result Of several months
brewing. He was recently inter-
rogated for two hours regarding
his patriotism by a COMMITTEES
named for the purpose. after Crum
appeared as character witness
for man charged with making
reasonable utterances.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-02-20
TO BOOST PASSENGER
RATES TO CUT TRAFFIC

WASHINGTON. Feb. 20.-Cur-
tailment OF passenger traffic by
sharp increases in passenger rates
and by elimination of competing
overnight trains between Middle
West and commercial centers Is
expected to be ordered soon by the
railroad administration.
interchangeable tickets will be
introduced at the same time to re-
duce Inconvenience to a minimum.
These steps are being worked out
In detail now and as soon as COM
pleted will be ordered into effect
by Director General McAdoo.
Passengerless days have been
under consideration. II is stated.
but such action is not deemed
necessary now with the return Of
moderate weather.
Trains will be run only when load
ed to capacity. Additional trains
and coaches will be put on only
when traffic demands.
Club and buffet cars will not be
permitted.
The exact percentage Of increase
in passenger fares has not been de-
cided upon.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-02-20
Prohibition Amendment
Approved in Montana

HELENA. Mont. Feb. 2o.-Rsu-
fication of the national prohibition
amendment 70 the federal constitu-
ton was effected today by the spe-
ciai war session OF the Montana
legislature. Montana Is the seventh
state to thus officially ratify tho
amendment
Regardless OF the federal amend
ment, prohibition becomes effective
January ]. 1919. An Initiative
measure. abolishing liquor. was
adopted at last Novembcrs cleo
ton.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-02-20
Shoot Them Like Dogs"
Advises Gov. Withyc0mbe

SALEM. Ore. Feb. 2o.--The fir
ing squad should get the men re-
sponsible for defective steel being
used in battleships. while people
putting poison in candy should be
shot down. declares Gov. Witty
combc today in statement urg-
ing increased enrolment in the
public service reserve.
ANY man guilty OF responsible
ity for defective steel In ships en-
dangers thousands Of young Amer
lean sailors and should face the
firing squad" said the governor.
ANY person putting poison or
ground glass in candy sent the
army or navy should be shot down
like dog"
Withycombe urged no let-up ~
shipbuilding In Oregon In case la
Dor disputes arise. suggesting sub
hitting grievances to mediation
without hating work.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-02-20
THEATRES
ORPHETM

Helen Hall. child actress. win be
the headliner Of the new vaudeville
program wednesday night at the
Orpheum theatre. Third and Mad
ison. She IL only s years old. but
her singing and dancing are consid-
cred clever. She is assisted by her
father and brother.
Other new speciaiues viii be the
.Hawthornes. singers and takers
lloyd Nevada company. in an cleo
tricai novelty with a battle between
asrplane and submarine: Reeder and
Armstrong. pianists: Vic Cook, aero
bauc dancer: Walters and Van
Holten. In a comedy act. and Har-
old lockwood. in The Square De
ceiver." photoplay.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-02-20
AMERICAN WOMAN SAW
HORRORS OF MASSACRE
IN RUSS REVOLUTION

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 20.-Mrs.
q. C. Jones, Of New York and Louis
VILE, was in San Francisco today.
after a thrilling wedding trip. which
took her to Russia In the thick OF the
Bolsheviki revolution. With her hus-
band, she is en- route TO Washington.
where Jones. now head of large
tobacco company, will become dol
lar.a-year" man.
Last October Mrs. Jones watched
the Bolshevih storm tho Winter
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-02-20
CHAMBER MEN OPPOSE
TRADE DISCRIMINATION

Old age pensions for Seattle and a
trade discrimination against Ger
many after the war were both voted
against by the trustees OF the Seat.
tie Chamber Of Commerce. at meet
ing Tuesday. They Endorsed. by
unanimous vote. the plan to declare
moratorium for all army and navy
men.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-02-20

palace, as she sat in her hotel In Pc
trograd. She saw soldiers shoot
down young girls in the Nevsky Pros
pekt. Then she travelled hundreds OF
miles down the volga river to Arch
angel. and was the last American
woman refugee to leave the Russian
capital.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-02-20
A / FAKNOR WILL SPEAK

A. J. Faknor. member OF the King
county council Of defense. Will deliver
an address at a patriotic meeting Of
that organization "wednesday even
ing. at the Broadway high school. Mt
3 o'clock. The meeting Is given for
Division z.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-02-20

GREAT FALLS. Mont, Feb. 20.
Two indictments, charging pro-
German utterances. were returned
today by the federal grand Jury
against prominent Montanans. They
are DIR. Gustave II. Pittakenen.
Butte dentist. and William Burk-
hardt, of Judith Gap.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-02-20
MANAGERS TO ORGANIZE
serss1CAU. COMEDY COMPANIES

Manager Eugene Levy OF the Or
pheum theatre left Tuesday night
for California with Manager 8. Nor.
ton Cohn. to arrange the details OF
putting In operation their plan OF
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-02-20

organizing numerous tabloid musical
comedy companies of IL players
each. These companies will tour the
houses on the Transoontinental
Vaudeville Circuit. of which the Or.
pheum I'm Seattle In n member.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-02-20
star READERS
Prize LETTERS
ON THRIFT plan


month.
We have to readjust the expen-
diturcs so that we stili get out OF
Il those things which mean our
better life, and still' save for the
day when we should rest from our
labor. MRS. o. JOHNSON,
1+f7 Grant st.
Division OF Income
Cost OF food supplies at $40
week ..............''. .soIo'Vo
Clothing and shoes. ......... 1900
Fuel. light and gus. ......... 5000
House rent Mt SIS per month lSo'oo
Life insurance and lodge
au.. ...,........ 1000
Deposit In savings bank. Sb
per month ..............'' oo'oV
War Savings Stamps. every
month, at s4.20. .......... bo'4o
Higher life Education. health
and recreation) .......... 7e'oo
Sundry expenses ............ as.oo
81 1000 90
List Of groceries. meat and vege-
A.. tables that will feed a family Of
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-02-20

county, is filling Judge Kenneth
MaciSintosh's place on the King
county bench during this week.
Judge Macintosh IL presiding over
one OF the departments Of the su-
perior court Of Spokane county.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-02-20
i've for less than $40 a week:

five for less than $40 a week:
Groceries as per list .........N.77
Meat. as per list ............ cot
Vegetables and fruit ........ $50
. quarts OF milk. at f2c. los
1897
VIII furnish menu for a week n
requested.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-02-20
NEW TRIMMINGS
Abbrobriate for These Hats

Quilts, 45c each
Pompons of glycerined
ostrich, in purple,
sand. taupe and black,
$1.95.
Imitation Paradise
Aigrettes, $1.45.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-02-20
Children's
Handkerchief
Csc Dozen
Handbags, $1.O0

IIdIIU-OdSS, V1.VV
CEvERAL popular shapes
- in these Bags, with
leather-covered or metal
frames, and inside coin
purse and mirror. Priced
at $1.OO.
basement aaiesroom