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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-04-10

w. n. Castor, Augustus Krasnoff,
Ida Penny, Annie Moore, w. L. Saun-
ders. Archie Phelps. Douglas Moses,
Miss Eiline DuRant, Perry M. Phelps,
l.. M. Davis, Miss Gladys Turner, Miss
Sidney kingman, Ralph Nathan, lola
Lapham, Providence School.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-04-10

falsehOOd travels like a feather
In a cyclone while the truth gets
around like a snail in a tar bucket.
Gaffney News.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-04-10

County Chairman H. J. McLaurin. Jr. Issues
Stirring Address to Loyal Citizens
of Game Cock County.

The Patriotic and Substantial Response to the First Call for
Subscriptions at the Mass Meeting Saturday Was Gratifying
and Encouraging Showing That Sumter People Are De-
termined to- support the Government-But There Were
Thousands Who Did Not Attend the Meeting and Thev
Are Now Called Upon to Step Forward and Show Their
Loyalty.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-04-10

same note and he has earned a new
title that Of confidence barometer" :"
That barometer has been for many
days fixed at fair and now it is rising.
General Foch. it is now generally
understood, will not be drawn on by
the Germans. but will hold his re-
serves for the moment chosen by him.
wait Bit wait a bit" Thus the
entente allied supreme commander re-
plies with a characteristic sweep Of
his arm when asked about the futurs
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-04-10

naval forces In the war zone. are four
rear admirals with stations in Europe,
said the secretary. They are: Henry
B. Wilson, in France; Albert T.. Nj
black, in the South; Hugh Rochman
IN command Of battleships, and Her.
bert 0. Dunn on special duty.
nAmertca's lighting ships, Mr.. Dan
iels asserted, have been self-sustain-
ing with the assistance Of repair ships.
except for major repairs and docking.
torpedo station and aviation base
also have been established abroad
ana the secretary announced that
American naval aviators are cooper
atlng with those of England, France.
Italy and Portugal
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-04-10
SUMTER. s. c. WEDNESDAY,, APRIL 10, 1918
F0cH SAYS, wait A B|T."
FRENCH OFFICIAL DISCUSSES
OFFENSIVE OF GERMANS.
May Give up Amiens il FOch Sees
Gain by Permitting Advance of Enc
my.

Paris, April THE German at
tack yesterday in the left bank Of the
River Disc between Chauny ano Bari.
sis is taken by some military critics
as indication that the enemy. finding
himself cramped in the salient his Of
fensive has created toward Montdidier
and Amiens, is seeking more elbow
room, as without it he will be unable
to deploy his masses in Hindenburl
style.
The retirement of the French TO 20.
sitions prepared in advance causrs nc
uneasines here.
People should not allow themselves
to be hypnotized by the official bulle.
tins" said q high official whose ad.
vice seems to have been accepted. TN
battle like this" he added, "bul-
letins showing more or less important
advances and retreats are simply geo.
graphical summaries which convey
little meaning except to those who are
directing the operations.
People ask Will the Roches gel
Amiens?'
MY reply is perhaps they will 1.
General Foch can smash more Ger
man divisions by letting them in thar
by keeping them out. Unbeater
armies are more important than are
towns and what has happened in thi.
battle does not show on the mar.
"Germany's gains looks like a fat
juicy pear to the newspaper reader
but the kaiser knows how hollow 1t j.
at the core.
General Ludendorff is being fenc
ed with and hustled, not by our mair
forces. but by little more than oul
covering troops and If it is no tim,
for Dragging ard overconfidence, nei
ther is 1t the time for nervousness
over little fluctuations in the battl;
fronts."
All those who approach the French
general staff share the confidence o.
this official
Premier Clemenceau. returnin,
rem ~: s|msss 9s !. daily xie.tes slEstAlI
same note and he has earned a new
title that Of confidence barometer.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-04-10

4. w. Robertson, State Chairman
Liberty Loan. Columbia, s. G.
Open campaign with subscriptions
here today I'm excess Of three hundred
fifty thousand dollars.
III. J. McLaurin, Jr.
Mr.. III. j. MtIaurin, Jr., Chairman,
Sumter. 8. y.
Your wire congratulate you sim
cerely results first day OF campaign.
Want to see honor flag flying at Sum-
ter.
Robertson.
Chairman.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-04-10
DANIELS GIVES FACTS.
WAkSHlPS IN WAR ZONE FLYING
E AMERICAN FLAG.
siet OF More Than One Hundred and
lfty Vessels in European Waters
epresening United States Navy.

gleveland, April GA great fleet
PofE American warships numbering
mHe than $50 vessels and including
In ddition to the far-famed destroy
er4 battleships, cruisers, submarines,
upboats, coast guard cutters, con-
veTted yachts, tugs and other auxili-
aries, is operating in the war zone.
Manning this fleet, and the many
snsall submarine chasers, which are
NOT reckoned in the total, and doing
duty on air patrol and at the supply
stations ashore, are $4,000 officers and
n1Sn, half the navy's personnel when
hfenation entered the war year ago.
These hitherto carefully guarded
Mets were disclosed here today by Sec
re(ffy Daniels in an address at cele-
b&$fion marking the opening Of the
thM Liberty loan campaign. Mr..
U4Nels said that while he was not
atbiberty to tell the toll the fleet has
M4 4en OF German submarines the ma
ttc could ''rest assured that our
fo4ses have inflicted telling losses up
onfthe enemy"
lVfAs an instance of naval activity"
eAn the secretary, II may cite the
WHk of one detachment of destroy
~ Tor six months period: Total
es steamed in war areas, 1000, 900;
marines attacked. 81; single ves-
escorted, tit; conveys escorted,
total number of days at sea, g.
The navy has furnished every aid
aible that the countries aligned
JUS in the war have requested or
vested and has worked in the
lest cooperation with them. Our
Pes have played an important part
he war against the submarines and
Re aided materially in the marked
pction in sinkings of merchant men
compared with the number sunk
ne corresponding period year
and In the no less notable in
Ne In the number Of submarines
foyed.v
.s..ss.S -. -. I
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-09-06
FRENCH NOW BEFORE OLD H.. - t... r
HINDENBURG LINE AND ARE
CLOSING IN ON HUN DEFENSES

=, Continued From
oslohs ar occurring the whole from which the
=, AMERICANS SUPPLIED WITH AIRPLANEs
- washington, Sept 6.AConfdena messages FROM General
army now supplied with sufficient arpanes pro-
ect its in battle General March gave information today
to members the House and other attending weekly
conference.
vEsLE CLEARED
, American Army Headquarters in France Sept 6-By the
ooW struck on the Sosons plateau blow which
the Vese has been cleared in the operations along the
Aete By these operations the finest divisions Of
the German army have been prevented from holding up the
ism advance and the Hndnburg line has thus broken by
battle nearly 100 miles away from it,
r. HAM ENCIRCLED. -
Paris Sept 6-General Debeny army steadily advancing
IN the direction OF Ham, which has been completely
General Mangns troops sight of Laon, being
positions within ten miles of that city, General Bertheos
General Humbers army making steady progress and has
succeeded IN REMOVING German menace from Noyon.
AMERICANS HAVE PLANES.
Of planes said the public should the truth General
March replied that all reports including General Pershng
hdentla indicated there shortage whatever
General March said the advance Of the American forces
peared satisfactory in all respects. i''
Col Feltons report the General said shows that the
portaon branch of the fully equipped
the great problem nyoved in the new draft extension law
- FRANCOAMERICAN ADVANCE
London Sept 6-The French and American advance on a
mile front in the Aisne region with recovery Of great
extent of territory the main feature the battle news up
to this morning expectation that the French and Americans
has been amply fulfilled. i'
The caractd of the fighting along the southern end
OF the 5Omie line which the Germans retreatng
hardly been realized having partly overshaowed b
the sensations on the line fareher SOUTH
Forces south of the River Asne reported to be en-
counterg somewhat Increased artillery and machine gun
expected made it is believed the enemy will have to
retreat beyond Chemins Des Danes.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-09-06

Sisters of Secretary of State Lam
sing, the Misses Emma S. and kath
crime E. Lansing, OF Watertown, N. Y,
have been decorated with the French
War cross and cited in the army or
ders.
The two sisters worked in the Am
erican Red Cross canteen at Epernay
during the recent bombardment and
displayed marked heroism. They are
the first members of the Red Cross
cantee nto receive this honor.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-09-06
Concords Are Here.

The first Concord grapes of the sea.
son, coming all the way from Michl-
gan, are being shown today at IS ana
60 cents per basket Dealers say these
prices are not unusually high for the
initial offerings. and they predict low
er prices as the grapes begin to como
in more freely. There are no wild
grapes on the Missouri bottoms this
year. the June frosts having nippeu
all the buds, and lovers of grape juice
and grape jelly must depend upon the
tame variety
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-09-06
MINNEAPOLIS Close.

Minneapolis Close.
No. / dark northern 223 IL to 224
II. ~ y. .-s2
:, No. ! northern 221 - to 222.
No. 2 dark northern 22O ~ to 22l
~. ST. ~ 3,
No. 2 northern 21S IL to 219 10.
No. l amber durum 223 IL to 224.
No / durum 221 10 to 222.
No. 2 amber durum 22O IL to 221
-.
No. 3 amber durum ZIG IL to 217 IL.
No. 3 corn 1870 to 1856. 4
No. yellow corn 16 Otto 1853.
No: yellow corn 152 % l57. >
{ No 5 yellow corn 147 to 1y2.
I Other grades III to lat. -..'.ss
Oats No. 2 Mont. 20 ID toll IA.
) Standard white 6S IA to 60 1t; /
Arrive sc IA to 6S ga.
No. 8 w. o. 81 81 to 6S "a.
Arrive 81 "a to- 6S 3-4. 49,.
No. ". O.t63, "a to 81 "a.
Barley chaice 100 to 106.
Ordinary 81 to 100.
Rye 1874 1-2 to 165 IL.
Rye to arrive ssme..
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-09-06
BISMARCK MAN
BADLY WOUNDED

Mrs. W. E. Riley of the Grand Pa
cific dining room staff today received
a wire from the British war depart.
ment advising her that her husband,
serving with a Canadian contingent in
France. had been shot Through the
head and very seriously, if not fatally
wounded. w. e. Riley was well known
in Bismarck and vicinity. He enlist
ed in a Canadian battalion some time
ago, and had seen much active service
in France.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-09-06
, CHICAGO LIVESTOCK,

4. Hogs receipts, 10000; uneven but
generally steady; top $3.50; butchers
1875 to 1885; light 1925 to 1890;
Packing $lS.15 to 1900; rough $3.50
to $500; good and choice pigs $18.25
to $1,000. 49,
Cattle $1,000; steers and cows most
ly steady; calves steady
Sheep receipts 10000; steady to 10
cents higher.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-09-06
ONE SUSPECT 4. H..
is CAUGHT IN
CHICAGO PLOT

Chicago, Sept 6.--In statement
given out today Michael f. Sullivan,
assistant states attorney. declared
that John w. Wilson, arrested. last
night, had been positively identified
as having been>implicated in the plot
ting of the bomb in the federal build
ing.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-09-06

terial supplied has not conformed to
the specifications. Work in three
counties is affected.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-09-06
IN ST. PAUL
Bleick and Little Attending Rail
Board Conferences

Bismarck, N. D.. Sept. 6.-Commis,
sioner G w. Bleick and Rate Expert
James A. Little of the North Dakota
rail board are in st. Paul attending a
conference of the commissions Of
northwestern states.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-09-06
STATE HIGHWAY BOARD.
Meets Today to Consider
Skimped Culvert Contracts
wooo = OsoehWooD.

The state highway commission Is
meeting today for tho purpose Of con-
sidering the disposition to be made
Of culvert contracts where the ma
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-09-06
CROWDER RULES
g.. ON EXEMPTIONS

washington, Sept. 6.-Because many
men of the new draft ages are expect
ed to refuse to claim exemptions, the
provost marshal today suggested tina.
employers or interested dependents
should not fail to file formal claims in
such cases.
It is pointed out that the form OF
the questiontire purposely leaves the
form of exemption vacant, to be filled
by the registrant himself.
General failure to have claims filed,
it is said. also will serve to slow up
the work. ~, -,
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-09-06

Remove blackheads, stoften rough
skin clear the blood, brighten the
eyes, sweeten the whole system.
Nothing helps make a pretty face,
winsome smile, as HOLSTERS Rocky
Mountain Tea. Try it tonight. CSC.
Jos. BresloW, Co.,.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-09-06
NOTICE "A. f. & A. NJ.

ANOA AOA "a l.. u "A. Ns
All Masons are ordered to
meet at the Masonic Temple at
2:30 Saturday afternoon to at
tend the funeral Of our late
brother, George A. WEIGH.
R. M. BERGESON, S. w.
BUY ". s. S.
FOR SALE-All modern house now
rented for one year. Will accept
1918 car for first payment. Eal-
ance to suite customer. Al invest
ment. See A. J. Ostrander, Thay-
er street, Bismarck, or Phone 2G3.
9G2t
WANTED-Girl for General house
work. Mrs. II. c. Bradley, y05 West
Thayer.
FOR SALE-Nice warm hen house.
10x20. IN good condition. Could b;
used for garage. Phone is.
FOR RENT--Three modern rooms.
Double bed and single bed. Nice
warm room for winter. SIS to Sc Il
month. Address 7l3 Third street.
----RIiY W. s. S.
Fol- SALE--Winchcste l2.guagc SHOT
gun, AL condition. Phone. 437L.
...- g.. ,..-. 81 1t,
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-09-06
ST. PAUL LIVESTOCK.

Hogs, receipts 2.24O; 1Oc to Toe
higher; range $3.50 to 1925; bulk
$l9.10 to 1915.
Cattle $3,lv0; steady; steers 1928
to $3.50; cows and heifers $500 to
S12.G0: calves steady, $15.75 to 200;
stockers and feeders $3.50 to 1900. \
Sheep, receipts 5000; steady,
Lambs $1,000 to- 1915; wethers ST.,
to 1900; ewes $500 to 1880. -a.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-09-06
RoscoE..tAITY' ARBuc CHE
M
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES


Roscoe (Fatty) Arbuckle, whose lat.
est comedy, "Moonshine," will be seen
at the Bismarck theatre tonight. In
this amusing picture, Mr.. Arbuckle is
seen as revenue officer who is sent
with an assistant to the Blue Ridge
mountains to wipe out band Of
moonshiners. 1t is the broadcast Of
broad burlesque and all who have seen
Mr.. Arbuckle in his previous creations.
will be sure to find this comedy fully
up to the Arbuckle- Paramount stand
ard.
The feature will be shown tonight
and tomorrow with matinee at p. nj.
tomorrow.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-09-06

Fol- SALE---Winchcster l2.guage SHOT
gun, AL condition. Phone. 437L.
... ,..-. 8 I 1t
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1918-08-09

: cInine at ta..e over such industries
and operate the same during the
period of the war and one year
thereafter.
WHEREAS, in our present indus
trla and economic relations, workers
in industries are compelled to orga-
nlze in ordlr to protect themselves
against the greed of INSCRIPTIONS
employers, both in matters of wages
and working conditions, therefore be
it ,-------
RESOLVED, that we heartily en-
dorse the principle of labor unionis1n,
and We urge that the closest possible
aftihation and friendly relations be
maintained between organized farm
ers and organized workers in the
struggles of each industrially and
politically.
WHEREAS, there is a desire on
the part of many employers of labor
to have let down the bars against i'm
migration, therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the present i'm
migration laws be strictly enforced
and strengthened in every way to the
benefit of our own citizens and work.
ers.
WHEREAS, the people have at
present no effective way of express
ing the will of the majority, be it
RESOLVED, that we favor direct
political action through the initiative,
referendum and recall of elected Of
ficlals, with the right of all citizens
to equal participation in all elections.
WHEREAS, in response to an
earnest appeal for peace by Pope
Benedict XIV our government has
made prompt and courteous reply
which makes clear the purposes Of
the American people in the war, now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that we 'emphatically
endorse as being worthy the support
of every good and loyal citizen Of
our country the reply Of our govern
ment to the Pope's peace appeal, and
we commend and approve of our gov
efforts to inform the Ger
man people that our war is not a
war for their injury, but for the es-
adjustment of that liberty without
which all liberty and democracy is
unsafe; and we pledge our support
and approval to all further efforts to
mite our government and it's allies
behind this clear statement of our
in order that the war may
lot continue one day longer than is
necessary to attain the noble objects
# the American people.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1918-08-09

t. meet the serious situation arising
out Of the war; therefore, be it
! RESOLVED, that we heartily en-
dorse and commend all truly cooper
alive organ .zat.ons, both of produc-
ton ami G:S:1ibutinn.
WHEREAS, our government hes
met determined opposition in its ef-
forts to reduce prices and to con-
script wealth for service in the war,
be it
RESOLVED, that wherever the
Governments plan of price fixing or
consumption of wealth to pay for the
war cannot be made to operate sue
cessfully through the failure to CO.
operate of the persons or corpora
lions engaged in the various indus
tries, We urge that our government,
following the course found necessary
by our Allied nations, Immediately
commander all necessary industries
such as flour mills, terminal elevat-
ors, iron mines, coal mines, copper
mines, oil fields, packing houses,
railroads, telephone and telegraph
lines, express companies, clothing
factories, steel mills, armor plate
mills, shipyards and any and all 9TH
er industries or public service utili-.
ties as may be needed by the govern
ment in the conduct of the war and
to prevent the lowering of the stand
ard of living, upon which the
strength of the nation depends.
WHEREAS, men who fight the
Nations war do so in any and all
events AT great pecuniary loss as
well as enduring suffering and facing
death, and in addition thereto in
many cases leave those at home who
are more or less dependent on their
earnings, therefore be it
RESOLVED, that our soldiers dur
ing the period of the war be paid not
less than, $50 per month, and that
they be protected by the government
against foreclosures of mortgages
and enforcement of contracts, affect
ing property; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the government
furnish life insurance for all soldiers
at low premium and also guaran-
tee them protection in their jobs
when they return, together with the
enforcement of seniority rights in
their jobs as now enforced by many
labor organizations.
WHEREAS, labor troubles exist
and continue to multiply in all in
dustries in which profteering is now
permitted, therefore be it
RESOLVED, that in all basic in
1ustries, wherein strike troubles are
not speedily adjusted that the gov ;
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1918-08-09
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED THE NoNPARIsAN LEAGUE CONFERENCE

+ RESOLVED, that we call unon
congress and the national admins
tration to cause the dollars of Ameri-
ca to be enrolled for service Just as
the youth of this nation has been
compelled and has gladly responded
60 the call to enroll itself to fight and
die for human liberty, and that when
thus enrolled the dollars of America
| likewise be conscripted and so much
thereof as shall be necessary shall
be taken for the uses of war, in or
Ger that our government may live,
and In order that autocracy may die,
and in order that this may remain i'm
truth and in fact a free, contented
and prosperous land, a government
In very fact and reality OF THE
PEOPLE, BY THE PEOPLE AND
FOR THE PEOPLE.
RESOLVED, that as a means of
raising war revenue we earnestly
urge the CONSUMPTION of such wealth
as it may be found possible to con-
script without hampering the opera
ton of industry necessary to the
support of the civilian population a,
we'll as the maintenance of army and
navy to the highest efficiency, and as
regular war revenue sources we urge
the levy of a two per cent tax upon
the value of all unused or made
quately used land, whether in city or
rural districts, and income tax levied
upon all incomes in excess of $4,000
SO that the total net income of any
Individual shall not exceed 100000
per annum.
WHEREAS, the only sure founda-
ton for democracy both in peace
and war is the establishment Of JUS
tice and equality in the distribution
Of the fruits of labor, and
WHEREAS, We believe such a. con-
dition to be impossible of accomplish
ment with private ownership of the
great basic industries such as mines,
timber lands, water power and rail-
ways, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that we declare for
the public ownership of public uti1i-
ties, and that all of the great basic
industries such as mines, timber
lands, water power and railways,
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that we declare for /
the public ownership of public utill-
ties. and that all of the great basic
industries are public utilities, and be
it further
RESOLVED, that we do emphatic
ally endorse the resolutions of the
miners of Butte in favor of govern
ment operation Of the copper mines.
WHEREAS, it is absolutely neces-
sary that every means be employed
70 combat the high cost of living and
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1918-08-09

WHEREAS, there are thousands
of farmers in Montana, North Dako-
"a, Nebraska and other western
states who through crop failure and
high costs are bankrupt and have
not he means TO live upon their
.arma and to produce another crop
and Will be unable to secure further
credit except at extoritionate cost,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-09-01

tops OF tho neighboring swamp. He
backed out of his hollow, and half
sliding and half falling, he scrambled
10 the ground. His main object in
coming out was to get his supper, and
as he could not sit down to q table
and wait until it was brought in and
placed before him, there was no tell
ing how far he might have to range
before that supper would be found.
One fortunate thing, he was not a
bit particular about what he ate
just so it was wet, for he had a way
of sousing everything in water before
he put it in his mouth. He started
out with the moonlight full in his
face, so that his shadow would follow
him, and not go creeping along in
front and tell some little swamp dwell
er that he was coming. He decided
that he would try his luck frog hunt
ing in a little pond that lay just be
yond the c!ump OF cedars. Padding
along, his feet making no more noise
ihan that many rain drops, he CirCled
slowly around the banks. ever on the
lookout for anything alive. on Il
lily pad not far from the bank. he
spied frog, one of those long legged
fellows dressed in green and yellow
tights. He eased himself down in the
water, an inch at time. so careful
was he to make no splash swan out
with only the tip of his nose showing.
until he was in striking distance. when
a quick slap from his paw landed the
frog in his wide open jaws. Swimming
TO the bank. the delicate morsal