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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-04-17
MIR. M'ADOO APPRECIATIVE.
Sends Letter to Pupils OF st. Joseph's
Acadmey.

The Secretary of the Treasury.
Washington.
En- Route. April 10. 1918.
My Young Friends:
Let me thank you warmly for y46f
kindness and thoughtfulness in pre-.
senting me with the beautiful flowers
on my arrival at Sumter. You gave
me great pleasure by manifesting
such keen interest in the Liberty
Loan, the success of which is the
purpose of my visit to the South.
Every little girl and every little boy
and every big girl and every big boy
in the United States can help their
government in this great war and
help our noble sons and brothers who
are fighting this war for US by saving
their money and lending every cent
of it to the government. The govern
ment gives you a bond or an obilga-
ton to pay the money back In full
with interest 1 want you all to save
to the limit and lend to the govern
ment tot he limit of your ability.
want you all to make your mothers
and fathers save to the limit and lend
to the limit to their government.
Every girl and boy, especially every
little girl and every little boy, is, or
~ N ha hn hos 90 Io;
and fathers. and ] know that If you
make patriotic appeal to your moth
ers and fathers to save money and
lend it to the government to help our
gallant soldiers and sailors who are
fighting to save our liberties and our
country. your mothers and fathers
will listen to you and take your ad-
vice.
The future of the country concerns
the boys and girls Of America more
than the old people of America, be-
cause the future is what you must
take care Of Your seniors are trying
to take care of the present in order
that they may hand down to you
young people unimpaired the splendid
institutions of freedom and democ-
racy which our forefathers handed
down to us.
Let every girl do her part, let every
boy do his part. and let every mother
and father do their part, and the
military despotism for which the
Kaiser stands will be swept away by
universal liberty and triumphant de-
mocracy.
Cordially yours,
(Signcd w. G.. McAdoO
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-04-17
PLEASANT GROVE MEETING
People of Shiloh Subscribe for Liberty
-, Bonds.

More than one hundred citizens ol
Shiloh township assembled at Pleas.
INT Grove School last Thursday even.
ng to attend the patriotic meeting
rhe meeting was opened by the school,
children and the audience singine
America"
Five speechs were made by the FOL
owing ladies and gentlemen: Rober,
L. Edmunds Jr., and Lloyd Cothran
Of the Sumter Boys High School, Mrs
John r. Sumter of the Woman's
County Council Of Defense, Mr.. d d.
Noise for the Liberty Loan Commit
ee, and Mr.. j. X. McElveen. chairman
IF the Shiloh Committee of the
County Council of Defense. Mrs F
e. Hinnant accompanied the Sumter
party. Secretary Reardon of the
Chamber of Commerce presided and
Introduced the speakers.
While this was not regular Lib
erty Loan meeting, nevertheless S2.-
900 were subscribed during the meet
ing, and others signifed their inten-
ton Of subscribing.
After the meeting the local COM
mittee composed of Mrs. w. w. Cum
ningham, and Misses Ruby Ragsdale
and Berbice Ramsey. the two latter
teachers of Pleasant Grove school, as
sisted by other ladies served delight
full ice cream and cake for the bene-
ft of the Red Cross fund. Mr.. ano
Mrs. w. w. Cunningham entertain.
ed the visitors from Sumter with a
sumptuous dinner at their hospitale
home opposite the school house.
Among those who subscribed dur
ing the meeting to the Sumter Liberty
Loan committee are the following:
Phirmis Cunningham. 500: Mozel
Cunningham, 500; Travis Cunning
ham, 800; Agnes Cunningham. 800:
Mrs M. E. Cunningham, 800;
Mr.. E. T. Minis. $50; Mrs. p. A. Minis,
$500; Mr.. eHnq.- s.EMaB\ ryKm m
$500; Mr.. Henry Keels, $50; Mr.. Mel
vim Phillips, $50; Mr.. w. P. Player,
500; Mr.. I. 1. Coleman, $50. A great
many others said they had already
bought or agreed through the local
committee for bonds. M :
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-04-17
Pisgah News and Views.

Pisgah, April 11.-Winter is still
lere and heavy clothing in use. No
doubt there will be more cold before
spring opens.
AS yet frost has not hurt anything
nd the rains have certainly been
lessing to the crops.
Cotton planting is nearly over but
yet none has come up. The trees
ire full of young peaches and it is
ioped that good crop will be made.
large effort is being made to raise
What we need. Much attention is be-
ing paid to hogs and a big crop is
n the ground. Labor is scarce. We
lave too many white collars in the
week. A number of little fellows
want to be big ones and do nothing
'nd that is one cause Of labor short
lge. Little boys are plowing who
nave to raise their hands to the plow
handles.
The cause Of education in certain
sections is retrograding badly, as
some who try to teach are a miserable
allure. In his fine speech at Camden
on education, delivered March 31st.
DR.. Chas. A. Jones, Baptist educat ton
Il secretary, said this Sta,~ was in
ignorance 47th, being beat by Lou
siana, which stood 4Sth, the last in
the Union on education. He showed
The fine system of education the Gec-
:ians have is one cause of their great
power. being taught from early age.
Here we have thousands of grown peo-
pie who cannot read and bright girls
by nature who neglect their educa-
They act like butterflies that fit from
dover to flower with no aim but tina.
II that is following the teachings OF
Holy Writ the writer fails to see it,
What pity to waste ones life on the
frivolities Of the day. For century
or more this nation has been the
asylum of the poor and oppressed of
all peoples. Never for moment
thinking what the future would bring
forth by having such people here en-
cept to help them.
OF late an educational test was
made and more care about admittance
is practiced, but we have them here
and thousands of them would destroy
the country that is so good to them
These miserable spies and cut-throats
that we have to contend with come
from that class. Our own people are
ali right and can be depended on to
fight and defend their country to he
last man. Who is it that does not
love his country and be true to it that
cur forefathers gave to us with ropes
around their necks?
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-04-17
Death.

Rembert. April 10,-Robert Hey
ward. eldest son OF Mr.. and Mrs. r..
Il. Cato. died very suddenly at his
home. Rembert. Wednesday, March
10th. about IL o'clock.
Hayward has always been a very
delicate child. having very weak
heart lie was as well as usual that
morning. helping his mother plant
some garden seed. always eager to
help In every little task
Not feeling well enough to eat any
breakfast. he decided he was hungry
aud went In the house. cut a slice of
cake and poured "a glass of milk.
Placing his lunch on table. he stag
gered and fell. running to his mother
and grandmother who bathed his face
In camphor and water. but God had
chosen this little fellow to come 10
his ever happy and peaceful home
where suffering is no more.
Hayward was only eleven years old
ana was very bright in his studies
when able to attend school and will
bc remembered by those who knew
h'm as very kind and patient little
lad
He was feeling so much better foi
the past month that il was a very SAD
shock to his many friends and rela-
uves. The funeral services were
conducted at New Hope Baptist
church whore his little body was laid
to rest. The roses covered his little
grave and those sent from his teach.
or. Mrs Warren. and classmates in
sumter were very much appreciated
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-04-17
FEDERAL FOOD REGULATIONS
Attorney General Advises ON Food
Laws.

Columbia, April 13.-Thomas II.
Peoples attorney general, yesterday
advised A. c. Summers, secretary of
griculture, commerce and industries
that provisions Of the federal Statute
relative to weights Of packages OF
corn meal conflict, rather than com
bly,, with the State statute. The at
sorney general advises that the fed
!ral statute was intended as war
emergency and, as such, should have
precedence. The conflict was that
ne of the statutes required the weigh,
be 4S pounds and the other sc
pounds to the bushel for meal and
grits. The opinion follows:
referring to your letter of the 9Th
# March and my reply thereto of the
18th with reference to the conflict
etween the State and federal laws in
regard to the size of packages in
which corn meal, grits, etc., shall be
old. ] hereby recall the letter of the
above date and beg to advise that
: n my opinion, the better policy to be
ollowed by you will be to follow the
cederal statutes and rules of the food
administration with reference to the
andling Of food in this State, regard
ess Of whether or not they confiic
with the State statutes.
without passing upon the question
or whether or not congress has the
authority to regulate the size of pack
ages of food intrastate, the regula-
ton in question being a war emer-
sency measure, I am of the opinion
hat the State law should yield where
it's provisions are in conflict with the
ederal regulations regarding this sub
ect. The above conclusions were ar
lived at after consultation and with
the approval of the governor"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-04-17
INDIANS STIRRED UP.
Troops Ready to Entrain FrCm Fort
Douglas.

Reno, Nevada, April 11.-Oficials
OF the Indian service and the depart.
ment of justice believe the excite
ment among the Indians of Eastern
Nevada and Western Utah, caused by
unknown white men, will soon be al
layed by local and State authorities
but announcement was made TODAY
that troops from Fort Douglas. Utah
were ready to entrain.
Federal agents are looking for a
white man who is reported by the In
dians to have given them arms and
supplied them with poison and melted
them to rebellion.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-04-17

The Jennings Gainey Furniture Co.
has been chartered with n capital of
$4,000 and will within the next 80
days open n retail furniture business
i'm the old stand of the Craig Furni-
ture Co. Masonic Temple building
the company are l.. ID. Jennings
President; -. IL. Hicks. vice President
and Secretary and j. G. Gainey
Treasurer and Manager. II is the
plan Of the new company to carry q
line Of fine furniture as well as tho
medium priced goods to- he found in
the average store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-04-17
WILLOW GROVE MEETING.
Negroes OF Stateburg Subscribe for
Liberty Bonds.

AT Willow Grove School. Statebure
township Friday. there was an enthus-
isastic gathering of several hundred
colored citizens to attend the patriotic
'ally at that place. and three thou.
sand five hundred and fifty dollars
were subscribed for Liberty loan
bonds.
Rev. r. b. Curry. chairman of the
Stateburg Colored Committee of the
Colored Council of Defense. presided
and delivered one of the best talks
made during the Liberty Loan cam
paign In this county.
There were patriotic songs, march
es and drills by the pupils.
DR.. Sophia Brunson OF Sumter de-
livered an interesting and instructive
health lecture, and she was followed
by Mr.. II. A. Moses. Mr.. j. Frank
williams, Mr.. c. j. Jackson and Mr..
e. i. Reardon who spoke for Liberty
Loan. War Saving Stamps, Food Ad-
ministration. and organization for
war workers.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. M. Lenoir, Mr..
w. M. Lenoir, Jr., Mr.. j. M. jackson,
and several other of the white citiz-
ems of that sections attended the
meeting and with the speakers occu-
pied seats on the rostrum.
Mr. and Mrs. C. j. Jackson hospi-
tably entertained the Sumter speakers
and Mr.. Williams at their home af-
ter the meeting with one of Mrs.
Jackson's excellent dinners which
have made Stateburg famous.
In Chairman c. j. Jackson's town
ship, Stateburg. there appears to be
no slackers. or few If any. He is
hustler for leadership.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-04-17
$3,550.00
Red Cross Shipment.

The Sumter Chapter sent to Atlanta
yesterday box of the following: 2S
sweaters. mufflers. A pairs of socks.
4 pairs of wristlets. II pairs of pa
Jamas and rs hospital bed sheets.
Those interested In knitting will be
glad to know that we have made an
order for yarn. khaki for sweot oters and
gray for socks.
You will be advised through the
papers OF receipt Of yarn.
Annie Purdy,
Secretary Sumter Chapter.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-04-17
ANANIAS CHARLES EXPLAINS
Emperor Of Austria Wires Kaiser Bill
Denying Peace PrOffer to France.

Vienna, April 12.-Complete solid
arity exists between Austria and Ger
many and 1--WE shall jointly enforce
an honorable peace" says Emperor
Charles in a telegram to Emperor Will
liam, denying the truth of the decla-
ration by Premier Clemenceau, OF
France, that the Austrian emperor
recognizes Frances claim just to AL
Sace-Lorraine
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-04-17

Norman. Okla, April 13.-Between
30 and 81 boys. aged 10 to Is. all pa
tents. were burned to death i'm fire
Of unknown origin which destroyed
three wards and the dining room Of
the state Hospital for Predetermined
Children early today. A panic prevail
ed among the children and it was
with the greatest difficulty any Of
them were rescued
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-04-17

New York, April 1.-THE house
of bishop of the Protestant Episco-
pal Church today accepted the resig-
nation Of Bishop Paul n. Jones. Of the
missionary province of Utah. The
house of bishops requested the resig-
nation several months ago pending an
inquiry into Bishop Jones' alleged ut
terances of pacifist sentiments and
his connection with questionable or
ganiZations.''
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-04-17
PROVIDENCE SCHOOL ENTER.
TAINMENT.
An Enjoyable and Successful Patriotic
Meeting.

Providence School in Privatee.
township was the scene last evenins
of large and brilliant combination
patriotic entertainment and meetins
which was attended by about tw,
hundred ladies and gentlemen from
dinerent parts Of the county. more
Especially. however. from Privatee,
township.
The teacners. Misses Elizabeth and
NAline Hay. and the pupils of that
progressive school had worked hard
for days and their efforts were crown
ed with success. The large school
{roori and stage were decorated In pa
triotic colors and flowers. The reci-
n tations. tableaus and the music, in
strumentai and vocal. were exceeding
~ fine. The Misses Teicher of Sum-
ter directed and participated in the
musical program. and Mrs. j. A.
Schwerin. Jr.. added to the success
and pleasures OF the occasion with two
beautiful vocal contributions. Fifty
two hundred dollars were subscribed
10y those present for Liberty Loan
bonds. and substantial sum was
realized for the Providence School
Liberty Loan bond. Mr.. II. ID. Tin
DIAL presided and announced the num-
bers and speakers after a cordial ad-
dress of welcome.
The program follows:
e-Tableaux-By Teachers
and children.
Annie Laurie"
Address by Mr.. Alex Tisdale of sum-
ter Boys High School,
Violin solo-Miss Isadore Teicher,
accompanied by Miss Teicher.
Address by Mr.. c. L. Denniston of
Sumter Boys High School.
Song by Mrs. j. a. Schwerin, Jr.
Address by Mr.. e. 7. Reardon.
Silver Threads Among the Cold
Tabieaux.
joan Of Arc--Tableau.
Address by Mrs. Horace Hardy.
Address by Mr.. A. c. Phelps.
America-By the audience.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-04-17
STILL BOMBARDING PARIS.
Shell Strikes Founding Asylum; -Four
Killed.

Paris, April 1.-THE bombardment
of Paris by the German long-range
gun was resumed this afternoon.
One shell struck a founding asy-
lum. The total victims of the bonn
bardment was four killed and twenty
one wounded.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-04-17

Washington, April 11.-Orgeon was
the first state to report officially the
quota, consequently it stands at the
head of the nations honor roll by
States. Iowa also claims an honor
flag for Oversubscription but has not
iiled reports to substantiate its claims.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-04-17

Fargo, North Dakota. April ID
All wheat i'm the hands Of farmers
has been requsitioned by the govern
ment, according to an announcement
of the State Food Administrator.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-04-17
(Signed)

Washington. April lathe cotton
consumed during March amounted to
81, ,202 running bales, exclusive OF
linters. the census bureau TODAY an
nounced. For eight months the con
sumption was 100000 bales.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-04-17

Washington, April 13.-Reports of
the district farm loan board at Co
lumbia, South Carolina, for March.
show two hundred and seventy three
loans aggregating $4,000.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-04-17

Washington. April France to-
day got another credit from the
treasury Of $1250O0, 900, making
Frances total 81 .5GJ 900, 900. and the
total credits TO all the allies s5.2S5,-
G00,O00.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-04-17

Ottowa, April 12.@The name of
w. Carson, Buena Vista, Florida, ap-
pears today on the Canadian casual
ty list as having died.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-04-17

New York, April l3.--Another bic
break In cotton occurred today
prices dropping four dollars q bale on
the early trading. July touched 3O.1O
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-04-17

Liberty Loan subscription at Provi-
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1918-04-04
SHELL SNUFFS OUT LIVES
German Gun Kills innocents While
Attending Services at Paris
Church.

Paris.-Seventy-five persons were
killed and 80 wounded, most of them
women and children, when shell
fired by German long-range gun fell
on a church in the region of Paris
while services were being held, ac.
cording to an official communication
Among those killed was H. Strochlin,
Counselor of the Swiss Legation in
Paris. The same church was struck
by she'll during the celebration of
high mass recently, and many casual
ties resulted.
President Poincare visited the
church, where he met Premier Glenn
enceau, Cardinal Annette and the rec
tor, who had already arrived The
President afterward visited the wound
ed in the hospitals. The killing of the
women and children who were praying
in the church has caused a feeling of
horror and intense indignation in
Paris.
Feeling runs high in Paris. 1t is no
peace crowd that walks the streets or
congregates in the cafes, theaters and
churches The stern resolution to
conduct the war to a successful finish
is written on the face of everyone.
The American Red Cross once more
distinguished itself in rescuing injured
persons from the edifice.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1918-04-04
WATCHING FOOD HOARDERS
Brave Fighters at Front on Short
Rations, Cause of Food
Regulations.

Washington.-Info that the
bread rations of the French soldiers
who are facing the onslaught of Ger.
many's armies has been cut because of
the shortage of wheat, has led the
Food Administration to plan drastic
measures to curb boarding in this
country. Wherever there is evidence
to support a suspicion that the with
holding of food on which may depend
the outcome of the war is due to dis
loyalty or profiteering, i; was said,
prompt action will be taken. State
Administrators have been reminded
that the food law authorizes the requi-
sitioning of grain in the national emer-
gency, and have been asked to be dill
gent in their investigation of cases of
alleged boarding. They will forward
the evidence obtained to Washington,
where steps will be taken as the indi-
vi0ual cases warrant.
Wheat for the allies becomes more
imperative as the season progresses,
because of the dSnger of loss in ship
ping corn or potatoes after April /,
when the period of termination sets
in. Up to March Is, the United States
was 100000 tons behind in its program
Of cereal export. Much of the pro-
gram was to have been corn, but the
breakdown in railroad transportation
delayed shipment so that wheat, which
earlier in the year had been given
priority, had to be sent abroad to
avert famine. AS only wheat and bar
ley can be shipped after April l, the
public is being asked to cut consump-
tion of wheat to so per cent of normal,
and even that sacrifice barely will
stretch supplies to meet demand, un-
less every bushel held on farms and in
warehouses is put on the market.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1918-04-04
FOOD ADMINISTRATOR
APPEALS TO HOTEL MEN
Hoover Asks Seven Hundred Hotel Men
To Abstain From Using White
Flour Until Next Harvest.

Washington, D. C.-Seven hundred
hotel men, coming from all parts of
the United States, were asked by Her.
bert G. Hoover, the Food Administra.
tor, for the absolute abolition of wheat
products from their menus until next
harvest. Unfortunately, you meet us
at probably the most serious day in
our national history since the battle
Of Gettysburg" Mr.. Hoover told the
hotel proprietors. "If the Lord is good
to us in the weather, our difficulties
will be over September l, however"
Mr. Hoover added. The response was
an abundant outburst of cheering.
Rising to their feet, the hotel men
raised their right hands and pledged
themselves to effect a 100 per cent say.
ing in wheat to be sent to the allies.
The applause died away as John NICE.
Bowman, of New York, head of the
Food Administration hotel division,
stood up. How many will rise with
me to signify they will comply with
the chiefs request?" Mr.. Bowman
asked. 1t seemed as if every one in
the hall rose simultaneously, waving
flags taken from the luncheon tables
and cheering with abandon. I'VE have
pledged ourselves to save wheat for
victory" Mr.. Bowman announced when
quiet was restored.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1918-04-04
A DAGGER
IN THE BACK

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GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil has been the
National Remedy of Holland, the Govern
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