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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-02-16
PREMIER STANDS PAT.
LLOYD GEORGE CHALLENGES
House H. DISSATISFIED TO
PUT IN ANOTHER GOV
l.RNNfENT.
Despite stormy Demands. Premier
Keeps the Secret OF Supreme Wnr
Council.

london. Feb. 13.-Parliament reas.
sembled today on tiptoe with Gu.
riosity as to how Premier Lloyd
George would meet President Wilson's
latest declaration and the dissatisfac-
ton manifested by section of the
press and public over the Versailles
council, and also as To how far III. III.
%squlth. the former premier would
respond "a the demand OF the ex-
treme w.ns-of his followers for the
abandonment or the policy of benevo-
lcnce towards the government i'm ia
vor OF active opposition based on a
disapproval OF the general war pol
icy. ana especially the enlargement of
the functions OF the supreme war
council
Perhaps the most notable thing was
the contrast in the speeches. OF the
premier and the former premier
with reference to President wilson's
speech. While Mr.. Asquith endorsed
fully the presidents view. Premier
Lloyd George did not even mention
Mr.. Wilson's last speech and declin-
eG TO see i'm Count Cxernin's state
mcnt any nearer approach TO reason
able terms than i'm Count von Hert-
hng's. Moreover. the premier re-
garded the German chancellors de-
mand that Great Britain give up her
coaling stations as proving fully that
the controllers of German policy were
In no mood to discuss reasonable
terms OF peace.
Declaring absolutely that he would
not yield on the matter of revealing
more about the Versailles conference,
Premier Lloyd George challenged the
house. II dissatisfied with the govern
ments conduct of the war. to put an
other government I'm its place.
The question of cnlarging on the
sotus OF the Versailles council led 10
a little scene between the premier and
Mr.. Asquith and throughout his re-
aaAeAhNH ~NV0t Niit NOultlit the Dfcmlef
was subject to running fire Of
'rc-tinr. punctuated with loud cheers
from sNScme Liberals. many of
whom ir latSy speeches made strong
attacks on thA premier regarding his
alleged eonnectRn with the press.
Lord Hugh CeAl. member for OK
ford University Admitted the pre-
mier's speech was \rcassuring. bu.
said tho. the weakness of the govern
niont lay In the existence of coinci-
dcnce between utterances in the press
and certain lines OF governmental ac-
tion. lie hoped the government would
not hesitate to suppress. II necessary.
even the most influential. Journals
acting contrary to the national inter
ests. Admiral Sir Hedwdrth Meux in
vited the premier to get rid of his pri-
vate secretaries and also the press
which was hanging around his nccl;
like an aIbatross."
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-02-16
U-BOATS WINNING RACE.
Tonnage Sunk Three Times Greater
Than That Produccd--Chan.cW Will
Come.

Washington, Feb. 13.-Ship ton
mage sunk by submarines in 1917
was nearly three times as great as the
total of production in the United
States and Great Britain during that
year.
This was disclosed today by the an
nouncement of Andrew Bonar Law
chancellor of the exchequer in the
British house of commons that Great
Britain produced only 1,163,474 tons
of shipping last year. The output in
the United States was 901,223 tons.
Il total combined tonnage of 2,O64.-
697, while sinkings by submarines last
year generally are recorded at 5000
600 tons.
While complete figures on con-
struction in Japan, Italy, France and
other nations in 1917 are not yet
available, officials here do not be-
lieve their aggregate equalled that of
the United States. If that is the case
submarine sinkings more than dou-
bled all new tonnage produced.
Both American and British officials
expect a very different story in 1918
however. The United States and
Great Britain are speeding up THEN
building programs and naval officials
of both countries have confidently
predicted that the submarine will be
curbed this summer. Admiral SiI
John Jellicoe, former chief Of the
British naval staff, recently predicted
that by next August it would be said
that the submarine menace is kill.
ed" However, he predicted dark
months before that time.
The ouput of ship tonnage in the
United States in 1918 has been va
riously estimated at from 2,500,OO
tons to 100000 tons. No estimat,
of Great Britain's ouput has been re
ceived.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-02-16
PRISONERS AS PROTECTORS.
Huns Place British, French and
American Soldiers i'm Cities Exposed
To Air Raids.

London, Feb. 12.-The German au-
thorities are packing Stuttgart. in
southwestern Germany, with prison
ers of war i'm an avowed attempt to
discourage air raids i'm reprisals for
those made by the Germans on Lon
don and other entente cities.
The Cologne Gazette announced in
its issue of January that Stutt
gart already was the site of several
large prison camps containing British
and French prisoners of war and of
hospitals in which prisoners of war
were being treated, hundreds of Of
ficers were being brought to be lodg-
ed in special quarters constructed for
them in all parts of the city in order.
as The Gazette stated, to make them
share the dangers of the civil popu
lation.
Karlsruhe, another important city
ia the same region, has long been
packed with officers and soldier pris-
oners. Five Of the Americans from
ships sunk by the commerce raider
Moewe, who were among the sailors
brought to Germany by the Yarrow-
dale, were confined, until their re-
lease. in an officers camp at Karls-
ruhe and witnessed several air raids
from uncomfortably close range.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-02-16

South Carolina should take more in
terest in the people who rent. The
people to do this are the land owners.
Better relations betw cen landlord and
renter can not be accomplished by
the legislature, but il can be done by
mutual agreement and mutual help.
Let the owner buy wire and the rent
er build the pasture on which to
raise his meat, milk and butter. Let
the owner of the lard buy fruit trees
and show the renter how to plant and
care for them, then divide orchard
products. Let the landlord lay off the
terraces and pay for half the labor in
ditching. This would save the fertil-
ity of the soil and thus give more
profit to both. Let she landlord help
the renter in buying and mixing fer
tAlizers to suit the soil. Then let him
tell the renter when and how to ap-
ply the fertilizer to get the best re-
suits. Let the landlord lend the rem
ter enough cash to make the crop
at a reasonable interest This would
save the renter fro =. the criminal
time prices now so common Let the
| landlord give the renter an extra IS
for every bale of cotton he makes,
above five to the pl ow. This woutl
encourage work and economy. Under
such system the renter would he
adequately fed while he was making
the crop; and when it was made, it
would be free from debt and could be
sold or held as circumstances would
| suggest. The renter would show
| more interest in the land. He would
feel kindly toward the owner who has
helped him. He would soon be "on
his feet" and he might wake up TO
the fact that it is possible for a rent
er to educate his children. This sys-
tenn would lower the price of pro-
visions, because they would be sold
for cash. Labor conditions would be
improved; the country would be more
prosperous and our citizenship would
be Of a higher order. Let the land
lord give the renter a better chance
and thus save money for both.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-02-16
NOTICE

TO PrOprictOrs OF Hotels, Cafes and
Boarding Houses, City of Sumter.
The State Food Administration has
requested rs to hold a consultation
with all the hotel, eating house, and
restaurant proprietors in Sumter.
In compliance with this request we
ask that you meet with us in the
chamber Of Commeice, at 4 O'clock,
rrlday afternoon, February 18th.
cooperation in observance of the
program of the Food Administration
will be discussed.
Very truly yours,
G. a. LENNON,
County Food Administrator.
Fl. A MOSES,
City Food Administrator.
E. I. REARDON,
Assistant County Food Administrator
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-02-16
TERMS OF % EXPIRE.
Probably Many State Senators VIII
Seek Rc.eEectiOu. ~


Columbia, Feb. 13.~-Terms of 22 of
the 45 members of the South Carolina
State senate expire with this session.
1t is presumed that quite a number
of these will enter the campaign for
reelection this summer, though the
season for political announcements is
rather early and at present no hats
have been SHE'D into the ring.
Senator John F. Williams, Of Aiken.
whose term expires III 1920, is an ex-
ception to this rule, the Aiken sena-
tor having announced his candidacy to
succeed Andrew ]. Bethea as lieuten-
ant governor ~~,3
Senators whose terms expire in
1918 are: j. A. Beattie, OF Kershaw;
Charlton DuRant, of Clarendon; z. c.
Epps, of Williamsbr~~; r. D .Epps.
of Sumter; j. Evars, of Marlboro:
b. r. CHM, of Hampton; j. A. Harvey.
of Berkeley; j. Gordon Hughes.
of Union; G. X. Laney, of Chester
field; c. d. Lee of Darlington; j. III.
Manning of Dillon; j. w. McCown, of
Florence; J. NJ Nicklas, of Abbeville:
w T. O'Dell, of Pickans; j. G.. Pad
gett, of Colleton: ]. L. Sherard, of
Anderson; Huger Sinkler, of Charles
ton; A. +. Spigner, of Richland:
Richmond Stacy, of Cherokee; George
NJ. Stuckey, of Lee. ard ID. r. Will
liams, of Lancaster.
A successor will lie elected I'm
Chester county to the late Senator A.
G. Brice, whose term would have ex-
pired this year.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-02-16
CALI FOR ENGINEERS.
Nar department Asks for Men For
Service i'm Franco.

Washington. Feb. 13.-rhc war de q.
partm"rt has asked the brotherhood
"i Locomotive Engineers to furnish
rUy men for tank scrvico and or,
'""'s.ub engineers for transportation
"''''c' IN France. Warren stone.
grand chicr of nro,horboo1 ,o1.,
'''" th' railroad wage commission he
Nou'o furnish the department with 1
list Of the names Of ro.n a,..,.,,a
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-02-16

FIRST OFFICIAL INDICATION OF
WHAT PROPOSED RAILROAD
MAGE INCREASE MEANS.
skilled Employees arc Asking SO Per
Day, While Helpers Want $3.50.

Washington, Feb. 13.-The first Of
fetal indication of what proposed rail-
road wage increases would cost was
giver at today's hearing before the
railroad wage commission when j. A..
FranSln presented the claims of the
railway employees department of the
American Federation of Labor.
Figuring an average of 3S 1-3 per
cent. increase or the fiat increases
asked the additional cost would be
$S2. 10000 annually" Secretary Lane,
chairman of the commission, COM
pute(.
Mr.. Franklin said the estimates
seemed correct based upon increases
for 100000 organized workers. He
had slso suggested that any increases
should apply to u1organized workers
for the same traders. numbering
about 100000. who were not figured
in the rough calculation. The wage
basis asked was Sc day for skilled
men such as car men, machinists and
blaclSsmiths; $3.50 a day for helpers,
and time and a half for overtime.
Sunday and holiday work.
None of the witnesses before the
comm ission has submitted estimates
OF what the increases requested would
cost, all apparently taking the posi-
tion or "A. II. Garrettson, of the con-
ductors. who said that il did not mat
ter what the cost would be since, the
incret ses were essential to maintain
the standard of living.
Low wages have, been blamed by
the witnesses for the exodus of rail-
road workers to other industries
Mr.. Franklin said the various shop
unions he represented had lost 10 per
cent. of their membership to ship
yards and still others to munitions
factories.
Warren S. Stone. of the engineers,
told the committee that never before
this winter have the railroads enter
ed the bad weather season with
equipment in such rotten" condi-
tion, and said that lack of skilled
men In shops were responsible for
curtailment of output to 60 per cent
of normal.
"A. II. Barker, speaking for the
brotherhood of Maintenance of Way
Employees. said his men were on tn,
verge of quitting because they saw
living costs mounting steadily withou
advar ce i'm wages.
/ j. Il. Parsons and r. II. Weller. o
the american Association of Engi
neers, said the roads were handicap
ped for professionally trained engi
necrs, who were offered jobs ut $4
and $50 II month after spending fou
years i'm college and perhaps going il
debt several thousand dollars for
tcchn- cal education.
Mr.. Franl;lins representations t
the commission resulted i'm the frs
mention of increased feight rates a
Il mems of providing the revenu
necessary to meet the new expense.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-02-16
DccalOgue for Women

"A new decalogue of war for wo-
men mas been arranged by the Pro-
fessor OF University of Turin, - says DR.
Anna Howard Shaw, chairman of the
"oman's Committee of the Council
Of National Defense. ~
This decalogue, like that of the
scripture, applies to both mon and
women and by close attention to it's
rules everyone will be able not only
10 do her part, but to do il SO svste,o-
atlcally and efficiently that there is
no demand the governme mt could
make that would not find us prepar-
ed to respond at once. If every fam
lily kept this decalogue where it could
be In view every day, it would remind
them of their duty as well as the
glory of sharing in the great new
struggle which we trust shall bring
to us a fulfillment of the , Spirit of
Him who came to bring Peace on
Earth, Good Will to Mend
The decalogue is as follows:
l.. Do not chatter. Keeptto your
sell the news you hear, your own i'm
pressiohs' ana your apprehension.
2. Do not listen to alarroists to
slackers or to those who would
spread encouragement. Silence them.
g. be moderate in your spending,
neither lavish in gifts nor sordid in
your economies Let everything in
your hie' even your daily expenses,
'ahe on at TINS moment its rue nat
ional importance. "a
| 4. Encourage national Industries
avoiding imported goods, ever though
they may seem better and less costly
than those made at home.
3. Do not look upon the departure
to the front of those dear t., you as
an abandonment. Be with them con.
stantly in thought, as they aye with
you, particularly in the hour of dan.
ger; and do all that you can Fireplace
them in their former occupations.
6. Do not complain of the diff.
culties, annoyances and privations
caused by the war. Think of those
who are dying for their country ant
complaint will halt upon your lips.
Z. Multiply your activities, in youl
home as well as outside, thereby rem.
dering yourself useful to your coun.
try by the work of your hands, the
warmth of your heart, and the clar.
ity of your intelligence.
s. Exhibit day by day and hou,
by hour the same courage a mar
shows upon the field of battle. In
struct the ignorant, uphold the feeble
console those who are stricken; trans
NIT your own confidence to others.
3. No matter how long the strug
gle may last, await victory with
strength and patience.
10. If you are stricken in your
dearest affections, bear your sorrow
nobly, that your tears may be worthy
of the hero whose death you mourn
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-02-16
"A Race of Cripplcs.

The military medical authorities
have examined our citizens by the
thousands. The results of this exam
lnation in many instances have been
as follows:
Out of every five examined, one is
considered sound. The other four
are cripples. Some part of their in
ternal organisms is affected. The
heart, stomach, lungs, kidneys or
some other vital organ or function is
crippled.
For generations the blind have been
leading the blind.
The physical body is of no special
Importance. The house in which we
live needs no special attention. 1t
Just grows" No matter how dirty
Ii may be. SO long as the dirt does
not show on the surface, there is
no occasion for complaint or criti-
clsm. That has been our attitude.
1t is about time for us to change.
1t Is about time for us to give the
body its proper appreciation. Learn
70 respect it, to revere it, to care for
IL as you would for your most prec-
iCus possession Macfadden
IN Physical Culture.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-02-16
soTD Eggs 81 CENTS a DOZEN.
Government Rcvokcs Liccnsc of Ncv
York Firm.

New York. Feb. 12.-AnnouDcc.
Dent that the food license OF T.. Bnr
a SON. Inc. OF this city. wholesale
poultry and egg dealers. accused of
prolitcsriug. has been revoked for tho
period 'of the war by the national
food administration in Washington.
upon recommendation Of the federal
food board OF New York. was made
tonight
This Is the most drastic order vet
issucd against New York food deal
ers. ana was based upon tho charge
that thu Bats hold eggs for Grty-onc
cents "a dozen. when The governments
liked price Is forty-six cents
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-02-16

washington, Feb. IA billion
dollar deficiency appropriation bill.
the largest of the kind in the history
OF congress was favorably reported to
the house today by Chairman Sherlev
OF the appropriations committee. Con-
sideration is expected to begin to-
morrow. Huge amounts are asked for
various military activities.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-02-16
JcfcrsOn and Lafayette Letters.

London, Jan. 80 Correspondence
Two letters, one written by Thomas
Jefferson and dated Monticello. April
II, 1871, and the other by General
Lafayette and dated Lagrange. June
2S, 1927, have been presented to Con-
sui General Skinner in London as a
gift to the American government. The
donor was II. b. Gross, a Philadel-
nhia manufacturers. who until recently
had a home here. The first concerns
certain books which the correspond
ent recommended to jefferson and
and which he declared he was endeav-
oring to obtain, while the letter writ
ten by Lafayette speaks of the inven-
ton of n bee hive and of his interest
in agricultural development gener-
fiiy. There is nothing to disclose the
identity Of the persons to whom the
letters were addressed.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-02-16

Mobile, Feb. 12.-Mobile failed to
observe Mardi Gras today for the first
time In 30 years, because of war con-
ditions
Pensacola was tho only city in the
country observing Mardi Gras today.
fcauti 'ul floats, typifying the al
hcd nations. was the principal feature
OF the celebration there.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-02-16
ROBERTSON REMAINS CHIEF
iherc Will be No Change in British
High Command.

London, Feb. 14.-Major General
" imam r. Robertson. The Daily
N"i oiilcle declares on it's own infor-
''''''oh' VIII remain chief of the i'm
perlai staff with the full approval and
confidence of the war cabinet. Major
81 "'isoh VIII continue to be the
r'''0'p"i Dritish representative at
Versailles.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-02-16
HOPE FOR PEACE.
MI the World Looks to Woodrow Will
son for Guidance.

Rome, Wednesday, Feb. 13.-The
Pope and Cardinal Gasparri, papal
secretary of State, discussed Presi-
dent Wilson's latest address this
morning. Cardinal Gaspa"' is report
ed to have said that the address gives
reason to hope it may lead to pour
parlers and perhaps was the starting
point for negotiations for a just and
lasting peace.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-02-16
0NII; PRODUCTION PosSIrIr
Danger of Ovcrtaxinr rai,ro,ds
-rhIpplmg nOinich Onl

Washington, Feb. 1l.-Thc danger
of industrial overproduction. which,
may swamp the railroads and trans
Atlantic shipping facilities c,r.,,,.
embargoes and temporary r,c,o,,.
shutdowns. was pointed out to tho
senate inilitory committee today by II
H. CAN'T. production engineer OF tho
army ordnance bureau ana shipplne
board.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-02-16

faris, Feb. 14.-American batteries
TOOK part in the artillery lombard
h'c"t III connection with large
rrehch raid in the Champagne region
yesterday. it was announced officially
hhec'lve assistance was given by the
American gunners. (This IS the first
mention of American batteries on the
Champagne front
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-02-16
No NADHI GRAS CELEBRATION.
New Orleans Suspended Long Estab-
liShcd Custom

New Orleans, Feb. 12.-For the
hrst time since the War Between the
States New Orleans today failed TO
celebrate Mardi Gras with the GUS
tomary Festivities. masking and pa
rades. The city authorities forbid
masking today on the ground that il
might permit enemies of the nation
to commit unlawful acts while dis
guse6
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-02-16
SUBMARINES SINK THIRTEEN.

Increase i'm Weekly British Losses.
London, Feb. f3.-Nineteen Brit
ish merchantmen were sunk by mine
or submarine in the past week, ac-
COrding to the admiralty statement
tonight. OF these Is were vessels of
| 600 tons or more and six were un.
der that tonnage. Three fishing craft
also were sunk.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-02-16

Washington. Feb. 12.-Gcrmany's
war lords were scathlngly denounced
aud Apcricans urged to Gght for tho
"democraoy implanted by Lincoln ana
advanced by Wilson" in a Llacoln Day
address before the senate by Senator
Lewis. cf Illinois German peace Of
fcrs. ne declared 30 be ONLY a "ruso
TO murder"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-02-16

Norfoik, Va, Feb. l3.-Harrv
Wright, S3. of Little Rock and No.,,
noweii' 40 Of South Fork. Ark. en-
p'oyees' at the naval ba@. here, died
suddenly here today from drinl,nn
"hat an investigation disclosed was
nay roh' used as a substitute for
whiskey.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-02-16
SHOULD HELP THE TENANTS.
Hector Writes OF What Should be
Done

The Carolina Farmer and Stockman
carries the following article on
Landlord and Tenais," by Victor E.
Hector, who fills the chair of agri-
culture at the University of South
Carolina, and who is also a member
OF the legislature from Darlington
County:
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-02-16

Washington, Feb. IA c,n,n.;
Tor the wider use of fish as food win
DE started by the bureau Of fisheries
soon at Columbia. s. C. The poss,.
ollity of carp culture T. rice fields is
under investigation.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-02-16

The loss To British shipping in the
past week shows II considerable in
crease over that of the previous
week. which totalcd 10 vessels, 10 OF
them over 600 tons. In the preced-
ing three weeks the losses were eight,
eight and 10 respectively.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-02-16

New Orleans, Feb. 1.-Two women
and baby were burned to death and
three others injured i'm fire i'm a tene-
ment house at Harvey, La, across the
river from here today.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-02-16
ITALIANS LOSE FOUR.
Rome Reports Increased Toll Paid
Submarines During Week.

Rome, Feb. 13.--Four Italian
steamers of more than 900 tous
were sunk by mine or submarine dur
ing the week ending February 9. ac-
cording To an official announcement
today.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-02-16

Thus far it seems that nobody
has been interested enough to ask
Mr.. Biease what he thinks of the
Mclaurin effusion. n.-Greenwood Jour
nal.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-02-16

NO, Celestine. we are not saving
any coal for Uncle Sam on oecount
OF these heatless Mondays. Fact is.
we haven't any to save.-Baynwell
People.