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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-07-06
BATTLE IN THE AIR.
WILLIAM j. HOOVER DOWNS
GERMAN MACHINE
American Squadron Composed Of Nine
Machines Clashes With Same Num-
ber OF BOche.

With the American Army in France
July 2 (By the Associated Press) An
American air squadron composed of
nine machines had a thrilling half
hour fight this morning north of
Chateau -Thierry with a German flight
squadron of the same number. At
least three of the German planes
were driven down, plunging to the
earth. and up to o'clock tonight two
Americans had not returned.
The American pilots credited with
the bringing down of the German
planes are: William j. Hoover of
Hartsville, S. c.; Alfred A. Grant,
Denton, Texas, and John Macarthur,
Buffalo, N. Y.
The American airmen, acting as
patrolling party, came upon the ene-
my shortly after o'clock in the
morning and Immediately attacked.
With the advantage Of the offensive,
the Americans succeeded in getting
above their adversaries, and after flu
rious exchanges at an altitude of more
than two miles, drove the Germans
down a distance of a mile
Two of the American aviators saw
one of the Nieuports, driven by an
American pilot, go into dive and dis
appear, but three American pilots
have reported that they observed trac-
ers go through the fusilage of three
enemy machines within a few minutes
OF each other, the planes crashing
earthward.
The fighting was fast and furious
all kinds of manoeuvers were brought
into play. Finally the Germans made
off hurriedly.
When the Americans returned to
their field they found that two of the
machines of the patrol were missing
and they have not been heard from
so far. The nature of the engage
ment was evidenced by the numerous
bullet holes in the machines which
returned. One of the machines was
struck 13 times; one bullet grazed the
gas tank. another cut strut, while
the fusilage was like a sieve.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-07-06
SENATOR T|LLMAN DEAD.
END CAME AT 4.2O O'CLOCK THIS
MORNING.
senate and House Will ADJOURN TODAY
as Mark OF Rcspcct--Committce
Appointed to Attend Funeral Mt
Trenton Tomorrow.

washington, July 3.-Senator Till
man, OF South Carolina, died at a 90
This morning. He suffered a cerebral
hemorrhage last Thursday and has
peen unconscious since. He had
been member of the senate since
1894.
Both bodies of congress planned to
ADJOURN today and appoint committees
70 accompany the body to the Till
man nome in Trenton, S. c. In accord
ance with the request of Tillman the
funeral services will be simple. None
will be held in Washington. no stop
Will be made in Columbia, and the SER
vices will be held at Trenton tomorrow
at o'clock. Tillman is the eighth
senator who has died since the Unit
ed States entered the war. 1t is ex-
pected that Senator Swanson will sue
ceed him as the head of the naval af-
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-07-06
COTTON MARKETING PLAN.
VIII Retire One Out OF Every Three
Bales From Market for Year.

New Orleans. July 1.-Retirement
from the market OF one out of every
three bales of cotton for a period of
IL months and the offering In the
market of not more than 20 per cent.
of the crop in any one month. was the
plan for the gradual marketing Of the
1918 crop urged upon producers Of
the staple in a resolution adopted at
a meeting here tonight of the Cotton
States official advisory marketing
board. Representatives from II cot
ton growing States attended the meet
ing. The resolution, which was unani-
mously adopted. was introduced by L.
B. Jackson of Atlanta, secretary
treasurer of the board, and director
of the Georgia bureau of markets.
The board also reaffirmed it's FORM
Ell stand that there be federal control,
or price fixing of cotton. A commit
tee of five members will be appointed
tomorrow to go to Washington and
consult with federal reserve board
officials
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-07-06
NEW PROHIBITION ORDER.
Liquor May Not bc Served ut Home.

Washington, July 1.-Furnishing
OF liquor to officers and men Of the
army within private homes Us pro-
hibited in new regulations formulated
by President Wilson and Secretary
Baker, and made public tonight by
the commission OH training camp ac-
tivities. Dry zones around every camp
where as many as $50 men are sta
toned for more than 80 days also are
established.
Heretofore officers and men were
permitted to be served with liquors
in their own homes or when bona
iide guests in private homes outside
the government zones.
The previous order as to camp
zones affected only divisional en-
barkation. forces training and num-
ber of specified training camps for va
rious staff corps. The limits of the
dry zones, five miles except when the
camp is within Il city or town where
the sale of liquor is legated and in
that case within one-half mile. re-
main as before.
The revised regulations were issued
upon recommendation OF representa-
tlves of the attorney general, the
Judge advocate general and the COM
mission OF training camp activities !
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-07-06
INCOME TAXES IN SOUTH CARO-.
LIMA.
State Furnishes Nearly Eight Million
Dollars in Collections Under War
Revenue BILL

Washington, July 2.-Taxes on in
cal year ending last June 80 levied
under the war revenue bill enacted by
congress last year. totalled $2,S21,-
34O,S the treasury department an
nounced tonight in making public
revenue collections by States. Total
revenue collections from all sources
were 1851, ,91S,236. New York led
the States in income and excess
profit taxes with a total of $689,917,-
O31 while Pennsylvania was second
with $496.OS7,261.
South Carolina furnished 1884
40; Florida $4,639,717: Georgia s16,-
23O, 449 and Alabama $23,174,936.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-07-06
WAR SAVINGS CAMPAIGN.
About 80 Per Cent OF States Quota
Pledged.

Charleston, July 2.-The war saw
! ings committee for South Carolina.
Mr.. II. Goodwin Rhett. director, Isl
| sued the following statement yester-
day with relation to the recent cam
paign:
According to incomplete reports re-
ceived at the headquarters of the
State war savings committee, South
Carolina had pledged about 60 per
cent of its quota In the intensive W.
S. S. pledge campaign which ended
Saturday. OF the States quota of
$20,000,000 worth of w. S. S., $11,-
945,343 was reported up to noon to-
day. Practically all of the reports are
incomplete, and it is probable that
about $2,000,000 remains to be report
cd.
The coast section leads so far, with
~ per cent OF its quota reported. Four
counties I'm this section oversubscribed
Calhoun county made q sensational
record, reporting 250 per cent of it's
quota pledged. and this county ex-
poets in a few days to account for
it's quota for the entire year, which
is $4,000. Ramberg county pledged
1875 per cent of it's quota. Dorchester
1913 per cent of its quota and Jasper
county 101 per cent Of its quota.
Charleston reached only so per cent.
The Piedmont and Pee Dee sections
are tied for second place so far, both
sections reporting 63 per cent Of their
quota. In this section Greenville,
Spartanburg and Anderson have the
distinction OF leading in gross amounts
pledged. York county I'm this section.
pledged 1O9 per cent of its quota and
Iaurens ia per cent. Dillon and
Florence counties. Of the Pee Dee sec
ton. pledged 100 per cent. Spartan
burg has made "a sensational limit club
record. over $40 members being re-
ported. The limit club idea has met
with success i'm most every section
but particularly in the Piedmont.
The Central section liz last so far
with only 40 per cent OF it's quota
pledged. No report has been received
from Lee County. i'm this section.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-07-06

ialrs committee, to which Senator
Iliiman devoted almost exclusive at
tehtion In congressional legislation for
many years. His death promises an
upheaval in South Carolina politics.
The senate. soon after it convened.
ADJOURNED until Friday, over the 4th,
when Senator Tillman will be buried,
out of respect for their colleague. Af-
ter brief eulogy b. Senator Smith, of
South Carolina, tine senate also adopt
ed resolutions for the appointment OF
committee to attend the funeral.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-07-06
STRIKE ORDERED.
President OF Commercial TELEGRAPH.
cr's Organization Orders Men to
Quit Keys Next Monday.

Chicago, June 3O.-S. j. Konen-
kamp. president of the Commercial
Telegraphers' Union of America, to-
night announced that he had issued
& call for strike of members of the
union employed by the Western Union
Telegraph Company effective at 7 a.
m. Eastern time, Monday, July 8.
The announcement declared that
the grievances to be adjusted are the
reinstatement Of union men who are
alleged to have been locked out by
the company and to enforce the
rights of the men to organize.
The announcement in part follows:
"The strike against the Western
Union Telegraph Company will be ef-
fective at a. m., Eastern time, and
at the corresponding hour of a. M.
Central time, ETC., Monday, July 8. Of
fetal announcement of the time has
been sent to the Order Of Railroad
Telegraphers and the international
brotherhood Oh Electrlcal workers Tor
their information and guidance.
"The grievances to be adjusted are
those set forth in President Wilson's
letter of the Western Union Telc graph
Company as () the reinstatement of
over 500 Western Union employees
locked out. contrary to the terms of
his proclamation of April s, 1918, and
(2) to enforce the decision of the ma
tional war labor board dated June 1,
1918. In this letter to the Western
Union President Wilson asked officials
of that company to cooperate with
him by accepting the labor boards de-
cision. This the company declined to
do.
"The strike against the Western
Union alone is necessary because of
that company's determination to de-
stroy our organization. AS Americans
we have no desire to be subjects OF
tyranny and this strike will be JUS
titled to the boys at the front because
of its purpose. 1t is the last resort
to preserve our organization from an
initiation"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-07-06
u. NJ &C. A. WAR FUND.
Another Drive for 1900, 200 VIII be
Started in Fall.

Atlanta, July 2.--More than five
hundred business men of the South
eastern States met here today to COM
plete the organization for the coming
drive of the war work council Of the
Y. M. c. A. One hundred and twelve
million dollars. The drive will start
in the fall. The quota for the South
eastern department will be four mil
lion.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-07-06
SAVAGES AND LIARS.

Amsterdam, July 3.-The sinking of
the British hospital ship, Llandoyery
Castle, off the Irish coast on June
27th with probable loss of more
than two hundred lives was due to
striking a British mine in all probab-
ility, says a semi official note from
Berlin, received today.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-07-06
Thirty-thrcc Marines Killed

Washington, July 3.-The marine
corps casualty list contains forty
names. Killed in action. 33; died of
wounds. 4; wounded severely, 3. Pri-
Yates Fan Brandon, of Clearwater.
Fla, and George a. Chandler. of
Waverly Hall, Ga. were killed in ac-
tion.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-07-06

Paris, July 3.---In six months there
will be two and a-half million Amer
leans on the French front, Nj. Andre
Tardicu. head of the general COM
mission for FranCO-American war
matters, has declared to the editor of
the Pcit Journal. IA,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-07-06
Hoover Will Not Cut on Supply

Washington, July 3.-Tentative
agreement was secured from Food Ad-
the tobacco producing States of the
South that the supply of sugar for the
tobacco industry. which Mr.. Hoover
planned to cut in half would not be
reduced this year
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-07-06
AMERICAN CASUALTY LIST.
Army Lost Eighty-five and Marines
Forty.

Washington, July 3.-The army
casualty list contains eighty-6ve
names. Killed in action, 1S; died of
wounds 8; died of accidents, G;
died of disease, 4; wounded severely,
II, and missing in action, SO.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-07-06
FOR GOVERNMENT CONTROL.
Cabinet Members Advocate Taking
Over Telegraph Lines.

Washington. July 2-Secretaries
Baker and Daniels and Postmaster
General Burleson appeared before the
house commerce committee today in
support OF the bill approved by Pres
ident Wilson authorizing government
control OF the telegraph and telc-
phone systems.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-07-06
DIR. GLADDEN. DEAD.
Tie Was n Distinguished Preacher and
Author.

Columbus. Ohio. July 2-Rev Dr
Washington GLADDEN.. the nationally
known congregational minister and
author. died this morning as the re-
suit of stroke of paralysis. aged SO
years.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-07-06
BOYCOTT THE HUNS.
Liverpool Cotton Exchange Opvoscs
Trading With Germans.

Liverpool. July AT general
meeting OF the members OF the Liver
pool Cotton Exchange today IL was
unanimously resolved. mo members
shall trade with the present enemies
OF Great Britain for period OF ten
years after the war"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-07-06
MESSAGE TO SOLDIERS.

London, July "a message of per-
sonal greeting from President Wilson
VIII be delivered tomorrow by the
American Red Cross to every Ameri-
can soldier and sailor in the hospitals
of Great Britain.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-01-31

The fats and leans Cor the porpoises
and grasshoppers) will pull off a
game Of basketball at the armory this
Thursday evening, and the contest
will be followed by dance. Every
penny of the proceeds will be turned
into the treasury Of the Red Cross. It
will doubtless be grand and glorious
spectacle to witness those putting fat
chaps clash with the long-legged skin
MES. Don't dawdle away the evening
at home reading war news and CROUCH
ing up your disposition when you can
pass it with hilarity and at the same
time help good cause.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-01-31

Those who have not already made
arrangements for painting their cars
will have to do so by the 18th of Feb
ruary and leave deposit to cover the
cost Of the color, as the prices on
colors are raising every day and we
have to figure accordingly. Pick out
your color now and save some money.
A. B. c. Paint Shop. NATION & Nc
Neice. Gle
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-01-31

Mural Irene Apologize, the infant
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. O. C. Ap-
plegate, died on Wednesday morning,
January %, aged three weeks. The
funeral service was conducted by Rev.
James A. Geer on Thursday afternoon,
at 2 o'clock, from the family residence
and the interment was in Oak Knoll
cemetery.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-01-31

Mrs. Chas. Blocker was rendered a
farewell reception last Thursday even
ing in the basement of st. Edward
church by the Catholic choir and
Christian Mothers. She was present
ed with number of pretty keepsakes.
Mrs. Blocker and family left yesterday
for Minneapolis, where her husband is
employed.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-01-31

Rev. Henry G. Scholberg gave his
illustrated lecture on the "Mass Move
ment in India" at the Methodist
church Sunday night to a crowd that
filled the edifice. Seventy-five superb
views were used. Rev. Scholberg and
family left Minneapolis on Monday
night for San Francisco, and will
reach India in about seven weeks.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-01-31

Derald, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Foote, died at the home of his parents
in Greenbush, on January "a, and the
funeral was held on Saturday. He was
years and 8 months of age. Inter-
ment was in Oak Knoll cemetery.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-01-31

The Home Guard will hold bust
ness meeting and give smoker next
Wednesday evening at the armory. A
basketball game will also be played
between the first and second teams of
the organization. Everyone is ten
dered an invitation.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-01-31

As an instance Of the wide circula-
ton Of the Union, Ira Stanley received
letter from Pennsylvania making in
quiry about farm he had advertised.
A clipping from the Union was en-
closed in the letter,
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-01-31

VIM. Marsh recently received a, let
ter from Archie Hull, a graduate Of
the Princeton high school, but now in
the United States aero service as clerk,
saying that he will soon be in France
and asking to be remembered to his
schoolmates and friends here. The
Union wishes him success,
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-01-31

Our soldier boys will soon be going
across the briny deep. Let us make it
as pleasant as we can for them while
they are still in the good old U. S.
Send each one Of them a Smileage
book. You will never miss the cost
only $1.OO. But you should buy more
than one if you can afford it.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-01-31

A teachers meeting will be held at
the armory tomorrow, commencing at
$50 p. NJ, when Miss Annie E. Shee-
land will address the gathering.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-01-31

The orange social last Saturday was
attended by Fl boys and girls. Orange
games were played, orange cake and
sherbet served, and all enjoyed them
Selves -
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-01-31

He who has silo and has it full Of
corn is on the road to plenty, as sure
as you are born; he can smile upon the
universe, without fear Of loss; so get
Brooks Concrete Silos before the raise
in cost. L. E. Bergman, Princeton
MINI. Gle
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-01-31
For once. and moi: for nrot;ts o;+ba,

For once, and not for profits either,
an announcement in the shape of an
advertisement appears on the first
page Of the Union this week. It is
for "our boys" in khaki, and anything
that amuses or benefits "our boys
goes with the Union, hence the an
nouncement is given a place on the
first page.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-01-31

For Sale-Good 20O-acre farm, z
miles from railroad station, running
water, 100 acres under pillow, 35 acres
meadow, good 1o-room house, new
barn with concrete floor and founda-
ton, and other outbuildings. Will con-
slider 40 or 80-acre farm in trade. S.
IS. Peterson. 5-tfc
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-01-31

The Methodist choir is, having a
social function it the church parlors
tonight. Covers are laid for about rs
members Of this fraternity Of singers
who furnish such excellent music in
the church from Sabbath to Sabbath.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-01-31

Early last summer the Nonpartisan
league had quite following in Sher-
burne county, but of late, the Elk
River Star News declares, the league
is making slow progress and has been
denied the use Of halls in both Big
Lake and Becker. The reason as
signed is alleged disloyalty Of Mr..
Townley and his associates.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-01-31

DR.. J. F. HOFFMAN, optometrist, will
be in town on Wednesday and Thurs
day, Feb. 20 and Fl. Eyes examined
and glasses fitted. Office at the Com
mercial Hotel. 27-tfc
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-01-31

Miss M. Pinz, chief operator Of the
Tri-State Telephone company, attend
ed the operators convention at St. Paul
on Tuesday.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-01-31

Glen Newton and Milt. Cole were
experimenting with their spike-wheel
automobile on Sunday and found that
it would make almost mile minute
on level ground -
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-01-31

On Mondays, in compliance with
the order Of the fuel administrator,
general merchandise stores will re-
main open only until noon and then
only for the sale of groceries. Con-
sumers should therefore govern them
selves accordingly.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-01-31

Buy a Smileage book and send it to
one Of the boys. It will cost you only
$1.00. The recipient may get ten dol
lars worth of fun out of it.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-01-31

The Woman's Foreign Missionary
society will meet with Mrs. F. C. Foltz
next Tuesday afternoon at 2:3O. Ev-
erybody welcome.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-01-31

A card party for the benefit of the
Armenians will be given by the Re-
bekah lodge at Odd Fellows hall on
Wednesday. evening, February 6. Card
playing will start at o'clock. Lunch
will be served. Tickets, rs cents. Ev-
erybody come. SIC
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-01-31

Buy smileage book and send it to
one Of the boys at Camp Cody, or any,
where else in the army or naval de-
pots or cantonements. A book con-
tanning 20 coupons costs only $1.00.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-01-31

A shadow social was held in district
46, Spencer Brook, on Friday evening,
for the benefit of the Red Cross. The
proceeds from shadow guesses amount
ed to 1890, and Mrs. Frank Libby
presented cake which brought $500,
making a total of $3.50.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-01-31

A reader asks us to give the cor
rect pronunciation of the word
"camouflage." The word should be
pronounced "camoufazh," the final
syllable being the same as that in
garage-garazh. Get the French
twist to the g and you can't miss it.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-01-31

On account Of the fuel problem,
DR.. Peatfeld's lecture on "Bonnie
Scotland" which was to have been
given next Monday evening, will be
postponed for one month, i. e., Until
the first Monday in March.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-01-31

A total Of $72O.85 was subscribed by
the people of Princeton to the fund foy
the aid of suffering Armenians and
Syrians, viz, $500 from the drive and
the remainder from other sources
This is very good showing.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-01-31

Chester Cooney, who is a student at
Blake military college, Minneapolis,
has been promoted to the rank of SER
geant, and is so proud Of his uniform
that he braves the frigidity of the sea-
son without an overcoat rather than
cover it up. ~-..
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-01-31

At the meeting of the board of d.
rectors of the Farmers Cooperative
company on Saturday O. E.. Tincher
was elected president, Louis Rust vice
president, Henry Marpe secretary and
David Wetter treasurer. Val Sausser
was reappointed manager. ~-..
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-01-31

Attend the Jazz band dance at the
armory on Monday evening, February
II, and assist Company G in liquidat-
ing it's debt on the armory.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-01-31

Grand Master G.. H. Blake and
Grand Treasurer A. L. Balton of st.
Paul visited the local Odd Fellows
lodge at it's meeting on Monday.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-01-31

Poor sleighing and not very good
wheeling on the sandy roads at pres
ent. But the winter is young yet, and
we may have snow to spare before
spring.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-01-31

Grand Master Charlie Hawken
Blake Of the state I. o. o. F. lodge was
a guest at the Methodist parsonage on
Tuesday night. 49,.