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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-02-02
LOCAL FARMERS TO GET MI.
Am TRATE.
Government to Sell Nitrate for Fer.
uit'cr Through County Agent.

washington. Jan. 3o.--Notice has
been given to j. Frank Williams. ag-
rNuitural agent for Sumter county,
th''t the United States department OF
agriculture viii sell at cost supply
OF nitrate OF soda TO farmers in SUM
tei county.
rhe nitrate was purchased through
the war industries board under the
authority or the Food Control Act as
nsrt OF the program for stimulating
Rfrcultural production. II will be
unlcaded at Atlantic ports ana the
price will be $3.50 a ton. free on
hoard cars at port OF arrival. Farm
ers are TO pay In addition freight
from port OF arrival and the state
fertillzer tag fee.
Applications for part OF the 100.-
coo tons OF nitrate bought by the gov
sr1rnent will be received only from
actosi farmers or owners or holders
of farms for use on their land. and
fniS Stt made through County Agent
=. Frank ~sgiIliams or through any
msmbsr of a local committee con-
sisting OF q. A. Lsmmon. j. T. Den
ni& c, y, Jackson. j., NJ. Brosdon
snf Chamber OF Commerce.
No money will DO required with tile
application but upon notice from the
county agent farmers who have sign
ed applications must deposit with
local bank, association. or individual,
dcsiEnated by the secretary OF .asri-
culture TO act an the farmers agent
for that purpose. money to cover the
cort of the fertilizer except the freight
charfe. After the money 10 trans.
nhttsd 20 Washington the nitrate will
bn nhipped to the farmers. IL appii-
cations for the nitrate exceed the sup
piS OF about 100. 900 tons the govern
ment will sllot the supply on a pro
rata basis among those who applied.
Applications must be received by Feb
ruary 4. meeting will be held in
sumter at the Court House Thursday.
January 81. for the purpose OF taking
osders for government soda. ]. f.. w
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-02-02
FLOODS IN TENNESSEE.
More Than Fifteen Bridges and Tres
ties Washed Away by High Water


Bristol. Tenn. Va. Jan. 29.-No
trains can be operated on the Ap.
palaehian division or the Southern
itiailvay for at least the remainder of
ne week. according to reports here
tonight. on account of~the washing
away OF more than IS bridges and
waahouts, following heavy rains and
the thawIns OF snow on the noun.
talns. This division operated into the
coal field and Is the main fuel feed
or for the Southern system.
More than 500 feet OF trackag
through Natural Tunnel was washed
away. Two trcstles at this point also
went down. Another bridge was wash
90 away near the Iron Furnace at Bis
stone Gap and between Big Stone Cay
and Appalachia there was n 500 foo,
slide and Eve bridges were washed
Nway. Between Appalachia and ct
Cnarles ak bridges went down and
there were a number of slides.
Work trains and men were rushed
here from the Asheville division am
rrpairs are being pushed. Ohicial,
hHbe To have part OF the line In oper.
stion by Friday.
The Virginia and Carolina RailroaS
operating from Abingdon to Boone
", G.. II was reported. has suspendc,
operation ON account OF the washiu,
away OF two bridges
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-02-02

CUnnasdes OF Southeastern 1,rp,art.
nens win be Called BY Investigating
Eo<ly.

Washington. Jan. 2s.---According to
the prsssat Intentions OF the senate
c<mmistee on military affairs one of
the distinguished officers soon to be
sxaminsd ip the committee investi-
sasion OF war department administra-
sion is Major Gen. william L. sibert.
Noffsfnanding the Southeastern depart
n,ent at Charleston.
Gen. sibcrt went to France with
Hen. rershins and commanded the
frst division OF the expeditionary
a,my. but was recalled ut Gen. Per-
shing's suggestion. Friends of Gen.
sibsrt do not thFk ne was treated
fairly by Cen. Pefshing. but there is
nc record OF any complaint from the
builder Of the locks In the Panama
tanal. In other words. Gen. sibert
accepted his orders like a good SOL
d'er. however he may feel about them.
The senate committee will doubtless
nuestion Gen. sibert on the relations
oatwecn himself and Gen. Pershing
nn well as ON the condition and
needs OF the American troops on the
French frent.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-02-02
MANESS AexsHgNT- A
!. Ants, y. ...e
Salaries Paid Range from S2,4OO to
$4,000 Year.

Washington, Jan. 29.-The United
States government is in need OF sever
al hundred expert cost accountants to
fill vacancies in the accounts section
Of the finance department of the
equipment division Of the Signal
Corps, War Department, and in 9th.
er branches. for duty in Washington,
d, c.. or in the field. according to an
announcement Just issued by the
United States Civil Service Commits
sion. The salaries offered range from
s2,40O to $4,000 year. Men only are
desired.
The duties of appointees to the
Signal Corps will consist Nof the de-
termination of production costs OF
airplanes and airplane motors, eth
er as supervisors in charge at one or
more Of the several plants. or 40 as
sistants; or appointees may be assign.
ell to duty in Washington, D. c..
Applicants will not be assembled
Tor written examination, but will
be rated upon the subjects Of educa-
tion and experience, as shown by
their applications and corroborative
evidence.
The Commission states that on ac.
count OF the urgent needs Of the
service applications for these positions
Will be received until further notice
and that papers will be rated prompt
~ and certifications made as the needs
Of the service require.
Complete information and applica-
ton blanks may be obtained by
communicating with the secretary of
the local board of civil-service exam
iners at the .postoffice in any Of the
larger cities or with the United States
Civil Service Commission. Washing
ton, D.. c.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-02-02
CAME WARDEN ROW.
Richardson Investigation Again
Postponed.
Again

Columbia, Jan 3O.-The continued
illness of Senator Reece Williams
made necessary further postpone
ment OF the investigation into the
charges made by Gov. Manning
against former Chief Game Warder
Richardson. The investigation was to
and there were several Interested per
sons present at the hour. but Senator's
Johnstone and MCGOWAN decided that
the committee could not proceed in
the absence of Senator williams. 1t
did not know when Senator Williams
Will be able to return to work.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-02-02

Washington, Jan. 90.--The rail.
road wage commission today an
nounced the appointment Of three Of
its four members as its hoard Of exam
iners to hear minor wage complaints
They are Ed. J. Barcao, Buffalo
manufacturer, and a leader in, thA
labor legislative movement in New
York State; Riley Redpath, a Kansas
City business man, and Lathrop
Brown, a former member of congress.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-02-02
CZERNIN DID NOT FORWARI
,.-~ s.--. SPEECH.
Story From Austria Exploded by
Cable.

Washington, Jan. 29.-The story
that Count Czernin told Austrian
delegates he had sent copy OF his
war aims speech to President Will
son in advance Of delivery was ex-
ploded today by cable received at
the state department quoting an ex-
tract from the Berliner Tageblatt of
Yesterday explaining that in refusing
to transmit his address directly to the
president, Czernin said he would get
it Immediately by telegraph"
The Berliner Tageblatt said:
Il would be wrong to take Czern- =
ms statement too literally and to be-
lieve that the American president re
reived directly or indirectly from
Austria a special report on the speech.
The facts are as follows:
"A Socialist delegate requested
Czernin to transmit his reply to VII
son through the intermediary of a
neutral country. CZernin refused, say
ing Wilson would get it, the speech
Immediately by telegraph. Thus the
expression at the same hour is pot
to be taken literally With the ex-
ception of Czechs and the Socialists
who proposed sending the statement
to Wilson, others were satisfied with
Czernin's reply. 1t can be said that
there was no direct communication
and that the good Offices of neutrals
were not requested"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-02-02
Why save wheat:

tFrom the Wall Street Joufnal.)
Recently this newspaper published
short news item on the wheat sup
ply. showing a possible surplus of 12,-
100000 bushels At the end of the crop
year, after allowing $4,000 900 bushels
for exports In the next six months. 4
subscriber who In interested In the
Campaign for food conser tIon, dis
cussing these figures. says that #
there will be such an amount on hant,
July 1. 1919. IL "wili be hard to con
vince people OF the need or using sub
stitutes."
y Is true that $4,000. 900 bushels
wheat 10 n large amount, but divided
amongst 100000 people. It would
not last quite n week. at the usual
rate OF consumption. 1t has always
been the policy OF this country to
carry over reserve Of old wheat as
an assurance against crop failure. This
Is generally in the neighborhood of
100.0o0,000 bushels. If the country
had but l2.000,0O0 bushels. or ono
weeks supply Of wheat and -four on
the first OF July next. and anything
happened to tho spring wheat crop, or
even IL there should he a delay in the
harvesting. It is easy to see what
would happen.
But even this IL 900, 900 bushels re-
serve will not be on hand unless there
is an earnest attempt by all the peo-
pie to save wheat. Before the war the
per capita consumption OF wheat, in
ciuding that used for seed, was abou,
s25,oOo.ooo bushels. High prices and
patriotism have been counted upon to
reduce the amount consumed as food.
IL has been officially estimated that
through use OF substitutes consump-
ton has been reduced to such n figur @
that o4O.OOO.O00 bushels will meet
food and seed requirements.
| By the end Of December, exports
In round figures, were 60 600 OOo
bushels Adding together the estimat-
cd consumptivo requirements for tho
year, assuming people observe tho
one wheatless day week, and the
amount already exported. we have q
total OF 00.000.OOO bushels. Deduct
this from 700.00O.OOO bushels. tn,
estimated supply for the year. rnt
there would be l0O.00O,0O0 bushels
In ordinary times this would no con
sidered reasonable reserve TO hay,
on hand on the first OF JuIv. witt
the December l condition OF the win
ter wheat crop 10 points below IN,
iO-year average. II would not hc goot
policy to export another bushcl.
But war needs demand 1t. unles
much more food is sent the allie
cannot hold out. The alternative :
before us of doubling our whent,cs
and meatless days, or seeing Ger
many ride rough h-shod over the earth
The people must DO the one or A,ffe
the consequences on the other.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-02-02

Washington, Jan. 80. III The agree
ment between the United States, Grea
Fritoin. Canada, az to the terms o
separate conScriptioh conventions
which only await the signatures Of tn,
respective governments representa-
tives mas announced today by Sec
retary Lansing in a letter to Chair
man Dent OF the houCe military com
mitteN
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-02-02
RAID ON LONDON.
Huns Make Third Attack From Air
I'm T>weny- -four Hours.

London, Jan. 30.-In last nights
air raid bombs were dropped in Kent
ind Essex il was announced officially
There were several aerial engage
ments, but all British machines re-
turned safely About Is enemy air
planes participated in the raid. one
dropped bombs i'm the southwestern
outskirts of London. but there were
Jew casualties there.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-02-02
Austrlaiis Explain Defeat.

Vienna, Jan. 30.-The Italians who
are attacking on the northern front
are being constantly reinforced by
large numbers. says today's ofiicia
announcement
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-02-02
USING GERMAN SHIPS.
Half Million Tonnage Vow in Service

With American Army in France,
ment has been made here that the
total tonnage of former German
steamships ready for the high seas
service. most Of which are now bring
ing men and materials to France, is
approximately five hurried thousand.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-02-02
SENT TO LONDON.

shipping Board to Have Permanent
Representatives in England.
WASHINGTON. Jan. 3O.---.Raymond Y.
Stevens. vice chairman of the ship
ting board. and George Pubiee. OF the
5sard's legal STAFF. will be sent to
London as the permanent representa-
,ivss there OF the shipping board.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-02-02
Senator Hughes Dead.

Washington, Jan. 30-Senato,
Hughes. OF New Jersey. died toda,
after a long illness. Word OF hi.
death was received ut the Whit,
House.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-02-02
VICTORY FOR ITALIANS.
Capture and Hold Important Positions

Berlin. via London, Jan. 30.--The
italians retained possession Of Col
lei RossO and Monte iii val Bella on
he mountain front after n renewal o.
heir attacks with strong forces, tn,
German army headquarters announc.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-02-02
RED CROSS MEN KILLED.

German Raiders Drop Bombs on
Hospital, Killing Two Americans
Italian Army Headquarters. North
ern Italy, Tuesday, Jan. 29.--Two
Americans attached to the Red Cross
were killed at Mestra Sunday night
by bombs dropped by German raiders.
They were William Platt and Richard
Cults Fairfield. The men had just
arrived at hospital when the raid
began. ~
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-02-02

Among the horrors Of war might
he mentioned the things that some of
tho women knit.--Anderson Mail.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-02-02
VICTIMS OF HUN MURDERER
Three Killed and Ten Injured in Lon.
don

London, Jan. 30.--Thrce persons
were Killed and ten injured. and 1t is
reared six bodies are buried in tn
ruins OF u house. as the result Of las
nights air raid.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-02-02
DIvERTING FREIGHT SOUTH.

shipping Board Held Another Con-
ference Today.
Washington. Jan. 3O.---Further di-
version of transatlantic freight to
Southern ports to relieve the conges-
tion at New York was discussed at the
conference today between Chairman
Hurley OF the Shipping Board, and
other government officials and ship
ping men.
The Holbrook news., 1918-05-10
4. s. HdUkins c Candidate
 For Attorney General

A. s. Hawkins says he is { candidate for Attorney Genera |of Arizona, and he don't care who knows it. In fact by tell. Bing it to the Gazette, he mani fested a disposition for every one to know it, and know il speedily.
 E Mr. Hawkins came here from Texas just after Statehood and lost no time in getting acquaint- ed.
 He was one of the first men in HArizona to champion the cause |of Wilson for President, which he says he has never regretted.
 He is 100 percent American and is ever ready to do all he can in the world wide war to make the world safe for Demo cracy.
 He announces that he is the candidate of no particular fac tion of the Democratic Party or any other Clique or combination of any kind, and that if elected he will stand for a square deal for every individual and legiti- mate interest in this State.
 He is in favor of law and order and believes that all things should be done decently and in order, and that the law should be interpreted as it is written, just like one looks at the clock and announces the time of day.
 He has practiced law more than twenty five years, and re- fers to any member of the Phoe- nix Bar as to his qualification.
 He is a native of Texas, a life long Democract. and is not afraid to express his views upon any public question, and give reason for the faith that is in him.
 More particular statements of his views on public questions will be given out from time to time, as the campaign progress ses. -5-3-1S.
The Holbrook news., 1918-05-10
VoLuntarg MansIaug1ter

Court opened Monday with Judge Crosby presiding, says the St. Johns Observer. Most of the time the first day was occupied by preliminary proceedings. get ting acquainted with the new courthouse and entertaining and registering visitors.
 Tuesday morning the case of the State vs. Ignacio Lizana, charged with murderiDg an h. dian, Fred Thompson. at Lupton February II, was commenced. County Attorney A. s. Gibbons conducted the prosecution and the defendant was ably repre- sented by Attorney Ferguson of Holbrook. The case went to the jury Wednesday afternoon, and after being out twelve hours they returned a verdict of Guilty of voluntary manslaugh- ter" Provided a new trial is not granted, or an appeal taken, his sentence will be from one to ten years in the penitentiary.
 The jury was composed of the following: c. G. Udall, G. O. Hamblin, George Jarvis, George Eager, A. E. Thurber, ". Nj. Penney, B. J. Colter. A. N. Me Fate, R. E. Whiting, Almon Riggs, H. L. Butler and Walter
The Holbrook news., 1918-05-10
SELL GROCERIES

One of Worlds largest Whole sale grocers, (capital over $1. 000, 000.00) wants ambitious men n every locality to sell direct to consumer nationally know n brand of groceries, teas, coffees. spices, paints, oils. stock foods, etc. Big line, easy sales. Values beat any competition. Earn big Money. No experience or capi- tai required. Complete sample outfit and free selling instruc- tions start you. Long establish ed reliable house; ask your bank CT. Write to day. John Sexton 6 Co.,, Illinois and Kingsbury streets, Chicago, III. 3-1t
The Holbrook news., 1918-05-10

The Holbrook meat market has installed a large icebox capable of holding three beeves. This new equipment places this mar ket in fine shape to take care of the large business that is now being done under the efficient and up-to-date management of Mir. Funk.
 Mrs. Marie Eastburn is ne- gotiating for the possession of the Brunswick hotel. Before coming here the lady was in the real estate business in Los An geles. It is said that she has had an extensive experience in the hotel business and that she will make numerous changes in the hostelry if she secures 1t.
 For anything in the Hard ware line see Wetzler's. If.
 Paul Meyerhaff, a former man ager of the A. 6 B. Schuster Company. now engaged in the provision business in San Fran cisco, was a visitor to Holbrook last Saturday. MT. Meyerhoff came here to interview the local exemption board in reference to his entry into the army service.
The Holbrook news., 1918-05-10
Countu Fair Abbrobriatton

The board of supervisors of Navajo county met in regular monthly session last Monday in Holbrook. All members were present and considerable buai- ness, some of which was of Q routine character. was trans acted.
 The board made an appropri- ation of S1, coo for a county fair to be held this fall in the town of Snowflake. It is understood that the state will appropriate an equal amount, and with fund of $2, 900 as a nucleus the fnanc- ing of the fair will be compara- lively easy.
 No bids have been received by the board for the $5, 500 in bonds voted by the ShowIow school district and the clerk of the board was instructed to endeavor to sell the bonds at private sale.
The Holbrook news., 1918-05-10
NOTICE TO VOTERS

The following have been ap- pointed as Registration Officers Tn the Precincts named opposite their respective name:
 Winslow Precinct No. 1. F. H. Murphy, Don ". Sanford.
 Winslow Precinct No. 2. Mrs. Frona A. Parr.
 WinsIow Precinct No. 3, J. F. MahoneY.
 St. Joseph Precinct, James A. Hansen.
 Holbrook Precinct, Mrs. Lu- cretia W. Flanigan.
 Woodruff Precinct, Mrs. Eliza Gardner.
 Snowflake Precinct, John II, Miller.
 Taylor Precinct. J, Lester Shumway.
 Shumway Precinct, W. A. Shumway.
 Showlow Precinct, W. E. Beck, Martin Ellsworth.
 Lakeside Precinct. Mrs. Julia T. Fish.
 Pinetop Precinct. John W Adair. Whiteriver Precinct, Mrs. Margaret Clardy.
 Linden Precinct, Mrs. Mary Gardner.
 Pinedale Precinct, E. M. Webb.
 Heber Precinct, Thomas H. Shelley.
 Indian Wells Precinct, E. J. Marty.
 Keams Canyon Precinct. Lee I Thayer.
 Electors should register before the officer in the precinct in which they reside, or before the Justice of the Peace, between May 9th and August 31st. and September 17th and October 18th.
 PAULINE WOODS. | M103W. County Recorder.
The Holbrook news., 1918-05-10
Proper Food for -Wsak Stomachs

Proper Food for Weak Stomachs
 The proper food for one man may be all wrong for another. Everyone should adopt 8 diet suited to his age and occupatiG2, Those who have weak stOmachs need to be especially careful and should eat slowly and masticate their food thoroughly. It is also important that they keep their bowels regular. When they be- come constipated, or when they feel dull and stupid after eating, they should take Chamberlain s Tablets to strengthen the stom- ach and move the bowels. They are easy to take and pleasant in effect. Adv.
The Holbrook news., 1918-05-10
Original Old Trails
 Plans Are Accepted

Reports have been received that the original plans of the Old Trails Commission have been accepted b y the government with few alterations. Senator MattoX, who was delegate to the recent convention of the Old Trails promoters at Kansas City, said that the government had agreed to rush the work on the highway, deeming it a war ne- cessity as well as a pleasant touring highway that will bring many touring through this part of the West. But the report now is that construction work will begin and continue almost exclusively from the eastern end of the road. This would mean that it would be 9 long time, except for the states pro rata work, before the improvement development work reach Ari- zona. Flagstaff Leader.
The Holbrook news., 1918-05-10
PAULINE WOODS, M103w. County Recorder.
Hun Interns Attract
 Attention at Station

A party of fifty German sus- poets gathered up in the Philip inc islands and other insular pos sessions of the United States were taken through Gallup on the Santa Fe Tuesday night on their way to North Carolina where they will be interned dur ing the war. There were sever al women and children among the prisoners. Quite crowd gathered at the station to see the prisoners, who were kept ID the two tourist sIeepers during the stop here. The crowd of Gallup people viewed the Huns with some curiosity, but there was no jeering or anything to indicate the distaste with which the Americans viewed their enemies. Quite difference from what would have happened if the case was reserved and American prisoners were being sent through Germany. They would be in cattle cars, starved and the towns people along the route would spit on them. jeer at them and generally abuse the Americans - Gallup Herald.
The Holbrook news., 1918-05-10
On q Cash Basis

On account of the high price of material and the short time al lowed by wholesale houses, 1 am compelled to go on a cash basis. After this date all labor and material will be strictly cash un- less special arrangements are made.
 c. V. FOREsMAN, Plumber,
 Holbrook. Arizona.
The Holbrook news., 1918-05-10
St. Josebh's PnstorY

Father Marciniack, wi o s leaving the St. Joseph's church and WInslow on account of his i'll health. Sunday officially intro sduced h i s successor, Father Albouy, formerly of Williams Father Marciniack has not fully made up his plans, but he will take rest before returning to church work.
The Holbrook news., 1918-05-10
By Order of Corporation
 Commission

All automobiles charging fares for carrying passengers must take out Liability Insurance. This law is now in effect, and being enforced.
 L. CADWELL, Agent. (Ap. 12-tf.) Holbrook, Ariz.
The Holbrook news., 1918-05-10

Now is the time to get your Furniture at Wetzler's. No high prices here. If.
 If interested in a New Piano call at Wetzler's. If.
The Holbrook news., 1918-05-10
For Sale

Pure bred Hereford bulls. Two car loads will arrive in HolbrOOk about May , or 6.
 These are the best year ling bulls ever brought to this country. Anyone need ing such stock, should see these bulls before buying.
 SAUNDERS & PARKS, Al2tf St. Johns, AriZ.