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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-09-18
crrY SCHOOLS RESUME WORK.
Tise Pubic Schools Of Sumter Re.
opened on Monday ut S.45.

After the usual summer vacation
the pubic schools Of the city resum-
edwork, on Monday. Below is giver
q list of teachers with the assignment
Of grades;
s f: Washington School.
Miss Florence Obenschain. second;
girlss
Miss raa Penny, first; girls and
boys.
Miss M. Grace Randle, first: girls
Miss M. S. McCauiey, first: boys.
Mrs. G. H. Haynsworth, second;
girls and boys.
Miss Abbie Bryan, B. second; girls
boys.
MRS. 81. B. Warren, second; boys.
Miss Mary Robinson. fourth; girls.
Miss Edmonia Garrett. third; girls.
Miss Maria Michaux,, third: boys.
Miss Nellie Williams, third; girls
land boys.
Miss I1SE Robinson. sixth; girls.
Miss louise. Carson, fourth: !.oys
and girls. B.
Miss Sophia Brunson. fourth; boys
Miss Beulah Wilson. fifth; girls.
Miss Charlie Casseil, fifth; girls anG
boys.
Miss Clara Jordan. fifth; boys.
Miss Adele Pitts, sixth; girls and
boys.
Miss I. H. McNally (principaD !,
sixth; boys.
Girls High School.
Miss L. c.. McLaurin. principal
fourth year High School.
Miss Mary Hughey second year
High School.
Miss Katherine Moses, third year
High School.
Miss Cora Anderson. first year High
School.
Miss Sue stoll, first year Higi:
School.
Miss Thelna Naylor. seventh grade
Miss Ruth Harrington. seventh
grade. rsssaizi1.
Calhoun High School.
Miss E. S. Hepburn, third High
School
Mrs. John J. Riley, second High
School. .
o. L;Long, principal and com
mandanI,lcfourth High Scnooi
Miss s. Austin. first year High
School
Miss N. Eubanks, first year High
School.
Miss F. Miller. seventh grade.
Mrs. Bessie Walsh Forester, seventh
grade.
Special Teachers.
Miss E. w Mclean. supervisor"
principal
Miss ina Cartee. home economies.
Miss E. W. Truitt. supervisor
music.
Miss Isabelle Williams. French
and Latin.
Miss Jennie Doar, English and his
Steam driven engines carried o"
+ Betroleum propelled motor boats have
been added to the Venice fire de
partment equipment
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-09-18

The last shipment Of the July al.
lotment of surgical dressings was
sent to Atlanta headquarters last
week. No other allotment has been
received as yet Consequently the
surgical dressings workroom is still
closed. From the hospital garment
department. a box containing 23 bed
Jackets. IS pairs of pajamas II
sweaters. and 1 pair Of socks was also
sent out
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-09-18
FAITH IN SUBMARINE.
Won Sclleen Says U-Boats Will Con-
1uer England.

4uer England.
Amsterdam, Sept. 12.-Admiral Won
Scheen, chef Of the German admir-
atty staff is quoted by DR.. Wildgrube,
Conservative member of the reich
stag, according to Dresden dispatch
printed in the Cologne Gazette as
having said in the course of q speech
You may say to the country with
a good conscience that I do not doubt
for a moment we shall bring England
to her knees by submarine warfare.
Only will ont bind myself to a def
mite date
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-09-18
THE PRICE OF WHEAT.
Food Administrator States What
Should Sell for in Sumter.

Editor Daily Item:
Please publish the attached letter
so that our farmer friends who MAY
have more wheat than they need
will know what to sell it at. Mr..
Ellictt stated at the meeting Wednes-
day night that South Carolina has
made 100000 barrels flour Or fully
all Of our requirements and if we will
let it go on the markets no more
cars will, be needed to haul flour into
south Carolina for a year
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-09-18

Apparatus which automatically
'upplies more oxygen to aviators the
higher they fly has been Invented by
a Chicago man.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-09-18

Steam driven engines carried o.,
Betroleum propelled motor boats have
been added to the Venice fire de
partment equipment.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-08-01
BALL GAMES GO ON
SECRETARY OF WAR BANE r
RULES ON BASEBALL.
Leagues Are Given Much Time in
Which to Wind Up Their
Affairs.

Washington, July 29.-Secretary Of
War Baker decided that the work or
fight" decision shall not apply to base
ball players until September l.
The ruling of Secretary Baker
means that professional baseball play
ers within draft age will have until
September l to take up essential oc-
equations or enter the army. The base
ball managers asked that the date be
fixed at October 10, but the ruling cuts
Off five weeks of the major leagues
season.
Major leagues requested permission
to finish the season and play worlds
series, but Bakers contention was that
the owners could adjust themselves to
a war basis before that time.
In his decision Baker pays baseball
a tribute by saying, Il think it would
be an unfortunate thing to have so
wholesome a recreation destroyed, II 1t
can be continued by the use of persons
not available for essential war serv.
ice"
The order stopping baseball is aimed
at fans" who, without their custom
airy afternoon amusement, are expected
TO turn to some productive occupation.
Members of the national commission
express satisfaction with the edict and
say worlds series will be played
either before September l or immedi-
ately thereafter. Present playing
schedules will be altered.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-08-01
RAIL SH0PMEN GET RAISE
Director General McAdoo Grants Pay
Increase to SO Cents an Hour
to Mechanics.

Washington. July 26.-Wages of
railroad shopmen were increased TO
68 cents an hour by Director General
McAdoo, with proportional advances
for assistants and miscellaneous
classes in mechanical departments.
The new rates. retroactive to Janu-
airy l, are from to 13 cents an hour
higher wages under the advance al
lowed two months ago, but somewhat
less than labor organizations sought.
Beginning August l eight hours will
be a standard working day. Overtime,
Sunday and holiday work will be paid
for at the rate of one and one-half
times the usual rate. Back pay will be
given as soon as it can be calculated.
The advances apply TO about 100000
men in all sections, despite local diff
ferences heretofore.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-08-01

little house upon II, In which n very
destitute widow, with her children,
had been living some time without pay
Ing any rent. Upon one Of his visits
10 the place, the poor woman express
ed her anxiety about being able to re-
main She hoped Mr.. Webster wouldn't
be hard with her. lie heard her
through, and then told her with great
gravity. that he knew II was hard
case for her and didn't wish TO be un-
kind. but he had great many 10 pro-
vide for. At the same time he handed
her a ten.dollar bill, and, with a twin
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-08-01
SOVIET SEES WAR BY ALLIES
BoIshevik Government to Act on Land
Ing Of Troops in Arctic, Says
Berlin Dispatch.

Amsterdam, July 27.-The Russian
bolshevlk government, says dispatch
from Moscow to the Lokal Anzelger Of
Berlin, considers the action taken by
the entente powers in landing troops
on the Thurman coast as tantamount
to a declartlon of war. The boil
shevik government, the newspaper dis
patch adds, has announced that 1t
will take counter.measures accordingly.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-08-01
MADE JOKE OF KIND DEED
Daniel Webster's Method of Relieving
Widow Whom He Had 6efriend.
ed, From Embarrassment

Here Is n story of Daniel Webster
that is not known 10 the readers or
this generation. Mr.. Webster was fond
of practical Joke, but only of harm
less one. and generally n benevolent
one. He had in Mortified. across the
river from his Franklin farm. small
piece of sandy, barren land, with a
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-08-01
Lake Strike Is Called OFF.

Washington, July 30.-Orders call
ing off the threatened strike of seamen
and firemen on the Great Lakes were
issued by Victor A. Oander, secretary
OF the sailors union, and other union
leaders.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-08-01
British Strike Nears End.

London, July 30.-The ministry of
munitions reported that the strike sit
uatlon has improved statement is
sued by the ministry says that the ma
jority of the strikers have returned to
work
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-08-01
c4a44lniua 70 TniIr Ern,A

Paris, July 27.-Edward r. Stettn-
lus, second assistant secretary Of war
of the United States, who Is now In
Paris, will take part In the interallied
munition council. Afterward he will
make a tour of the American front.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-08-01
To Aid Coal Production

Washington. July 29.--The United
States fuel administration announced
the appointment Of Roy A. Ralney Of
New York and David ID. Bush of Chi
cago to the production bureau to take
charge OF prlorities.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-08-01
Aviator ls Killed hY Fall

Buffalo. N. Y, July %. Lawrence
Durham, pilot, of Brockvllle. Ont, was
killed and James Ralph Doolittle, who
has been living at the University club
in this city, was probably fatally In
jured while flying here.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-08-01
Son of General Harris Killed

Paris, July BON. Harris, an Amer
lean officer son of General Harris.
who commands American troops In
France. was killed when an automo-
bile in which he was riding was over
turned
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-08-01

Sedalla, Mo-, July 30.--Two train
men are reported to have been killed
and twenty or more soldiers injured,
some seriously, when a south-bound
Missouri, Kansas & Texas freight
train collided with a troop train.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-08-01
To stop shipplna Steel.

Philadelphia, July 27.--Prohibition
of all steel shipments to foreign coun-
tries Is the first step planned by the
Emergency Fleet corporation to make
possible the completion Of 100000
tons of ships yearly from our yards.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-08-01

"A great deal depends on how
thing Is said"
d"True." commented Miss Cayenne
IF you want anything TO be believed.
don't say It In German"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-08-01

In Flanders the British carried out
an important operation that resulted
in the capture of Meteren. They have
been devoting themselves TO preparing
for the new offensive which, according
10 the logic Of the situation, Luden-
dorff must undertake and which, nc
cordlng to military experts, probably
VIII be directed against some part of
the line held by the British Such an
offensive would be largely to influence
public opinion In Germany and direct
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-08-01

kle In his eyes. said he was sorry he
couldn't do better by her. but II she
thought she could afford 10 stay on
the place another year for that he's
should be very glad. Then he mount
ed his gray mare and rode on. not watt
Ing for thanks.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-08-01

strong force of English and Scots
troops down from the north, and they
quietly slipped around south of the
Marine toward Reims. At the APP
pointed time these seasoned fighters
hit the German lines southwest of the
cathedral city n mighty blow, In the
succeeding days, acting as the east
arm of the pincerS, they pushed for
ward into the salient from the Noun
tain of Reims toward Villeen-Tarde-
nois and FlsmeS. Their progress was
slower than that of the Franco-Ameri-
cans on the west, for the country In
which they were fighting was much
more difficult East Of Reims the
French and Italian held their own
and even made some advance, though
the plan did not call for drive by
them.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-08-01

Paris and London are loud In their
praise Of the quality and behavior OF
the Americans In the Aisne Marine bat
tie, and the newspapers there relate
many instances of their bravery. cool
ness and determination. They are adj
mittedly as fine troops ms ever were
seen, and even the least experienced
Of them have no Idea Of anything but
winning every fight they 90 into.
Their craftsmanship, both with the
rife and with larger weapons, IS re-
mnrkablc: their doggedness Is tenn
pcrod with mn unquenchable humor,
and their stamina IS such that Mt times
bodies OF them fought for many hours
without food or drink. declining 10
halt their advance 70 let the commits
snry catch mp with them These
splendid troops, with their gallant and
competent officers, have done their null
pnrt In stopping the German offensive
and converting Il into nm allied often
slve, and II they are now called on To
stop and await the arrival Of more of
their countrymen. America should rest
satisfied. patient and proud. The
American casualty lists win be longer
and long each day for q time. but
the bercuvcd ones may well take ok
ample by the proud, unwceplng grief
with which Colonel Roosevelt received
the news Of the death Of his gallant
son, Quentin,
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-08-01
General Foch Is Squeezing the
Crown Princes Army Out of
SoiSsonS-ReimS Salient.
HUNS IN PERILOUS POSITION
American Troops Are Highly Praised
for Their Fine Work-5ritlsh In
Flanders Take Meteren-Sily
Exploit of U-Boat OF
Cape Cod.
By EDWARD w. PIckARD.

We've got 'em on the run was the
joyful cry of America as the news
came I'm Of the victorious progress of
the allied troops in the SoissonS-ReimS
salient.
In measure this was true, for the
Germans were being gradually
squeezed out of the salient, and there
was every reason for elation over the
splendid lighting of the allies. But to
hail the success as a great decisive
victory was premature and foolish.
Such running as the Huns did was
done only at the start of Foch's Often
sive, when they were taken by sur
prise. Their commanders quickly re-
gained some measure of control, and
thereafter the enforced retreat was
conducted skilfully and slowly, every
bit of ground being bitterly contested
In order that as many guns and as
much supplies as possible might be
saved. Realizing that his entire army
south of the Aisne was In grave dan
ger. the crown prince sent In more and
more Of his reserves until 40 divisions
were engaged. and desperate efforts
were made to stabilize their lines OF
defense. However nothing was al
lowed to stop the steady forward
movement Of the allies on three fronts
of the salient, and the path Of re-
treat was narrowed day by day. All
Of the territory yet held by the enemy
was brought under the fire of the
heavy guns and the airmen In great
numbers flew over the region day and
night, working havoc with their bombs
and machine guns.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-08-01

When Foch was secretly preparing
for his great strategic attack he called
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-08-01

When Fochs offensive was n week
old II appeared probable that Luden-
dorff would attempt to make at least
a temporary stand on the half-clrcle
running from scissors through the
outskirts of Oulchy. below Fere-en-
Tnrdenois md across toward the
Mountain Of Reims. Competent OBJ
servers believed his troops were too
disorganized to hold this line for long,
and that he would he forced to fall
back to the Vesle river. which runs al
most due west from Relms, Joining
the Aisne near scissors.
The main efforts OF General Won
Boehm, the immediate commander Of
the Germans in the salient, were di-
rected to keeping open the roads Of
retreat. He was given the assistance
not only Of most of the crown princes
reserves, but also Of nine divisions
from the army Of Crown Prince Ru-
precht of Bavaria. Already he was
having great difficulty I'm feeding the
men he had there. and the additions
did little but stiffen his resistance and
add to his commissary troubles.
At the time of writing, the full scope
Of General Foch's plans is not re-
vealed. He has the initiative and may
elect to continue the offensive with
all his strength I'm the effort 10 drive
the Huns beyond the Alsne and as
much farther as they can he forced ;
or he may find II prudent to hold them
at the Vcsle and await the arrival of
more Americans. II is noteworthy
fact that 20 per cent of the allied
troops engaged in the present battle
are French A considerable portion
Of the remainder are British and Ital-
ians. If so much can he done with so
comparatively small n force Of Ameri-
cans taking part, ask observers, what
will happen to the Huns when mil
lion Americans are in the lighting line
md another million at least waiting
their turn for actlon1 And this state
of affairs will be reached by October.
It Is predicted.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-08-01

At the beginning of the week there
were highly successful operations on
the west front OF the salient, In both
OF which the Americans played an Inn
portant part. AT the tip Of the Ger
man advance Chateau Thlerry wns
taken by storm and large section
north and east of II was cleared or
Huns. Here thousands of Germans
were killed, other thousands captured,
and great numbers Of cannon and
quantities Of supplies were taken.
From this point northward to Sois-
sons the Franco-Americans swept east
ward until Neuilly ST. Front wns TAX
en-, Oulchy threatened Scissors itself
brought under gunnre and the very Inn
portant railroad from there TO Chateau
Thierry crossed at so many places that
II could no longer be used by the en-
envy. This drive, 10 he wholly sue
cessful, had TO be carried to Fcre-en-
TardenOis, through which ran the only
remaining railway which the Huns
could rely upon TO get their war sup
DtlpS out Ol lut WHY vi T''H pill''l't
and before the week closed the French
and Yankees were moving steadily to-
ward that town from the west and
south. II must not he supposed that
their progress was easy. The Ger
mans counter-attacked repeatedly and
fought brave and stubborn rearguard
battles. The village of Epleds for In
stance. after being taken ut the point
of the bayonet by the Americans was
recaptured by the Huns. and again
won by the Yankees, who then adj
vnnced their lines far beyond IT,
Some OF the fercest fighting took
place along the Marine east Of Chateau
Thierry. At first the Germans retreat
ed across the river SO hastily that the
movement amounted almost to rout.
From the heights Of Jaulgonne Barry
and Passy. the American guns poured
deadly hail upon the fleeing foe,
many Of whom, throwing away their
rifles. sought 10 swim the river, ara
we're drowned.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-08-01

Finally authentic word of the death
OF the former car came out of Rus
sia. He was ordered shot by a local
bolshevik official because of counter
revolutionary plots, and his son is said
70 have died of exposure few days
later.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-08-01

The British government is having
trouble with the paclhsts. who havel
permeated all the war material fac
tories. and last week caused strikes
OF thousands Of munition workers. The
cabinet decided, II was reported. that
If the strike continued the strikers OF
military age would be drafted lmmedi-
ately into the army.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-08-01

county administrators, hotels, restau-
rants, lumber camps, etc, and said
he did not see single sugar bowl.
The men in the lumber camps, etc,
and said he did not see a single sugar
bowl. The men in the lumber camps
are as anxious as anyone to observe
the rules and are making no com
plant; to the contrary they are de
manding substitutes instead Of flour.
Max Planner, former bank cashier at
Menasha has made what Is considered
record for rapid transit overseas.
Without previous military training he
was drafted a little less than two
months ago and on July % relatives
received word that he had landed
safely in France.
If the war department permits sol
diers in Europe to vote this fall, Wis.
consin soldiers may control the cleo.
ton in this state. Adjt.-Gen. Orlando
Holway estimates there will be more
than $4,000 Wisconsin soldiers In Eu.
rope by Nov. / and fully so per cent OF
them will be voters.
Miss Anna Jenkins, Bangor, assist.
ant county superintendent of schools,
has been appointed county superin.
tendent by State Superintendent c. p.
Cary, to succeed b. f. Gilman, who
has been appointed principal of the
Buffalo County Teachers Training
school at Alma.
Gov Emanuel l. Philip declared
himself in favor Of military training
for United States citizens during peace
times in an address delivered at Camp
Douglas. The governor spoke follow
ing his review OF the Ninth regiment
OF the State Guard which Is holding
its encampment there.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-18
SOCl E T Y

or much interest, to society hero Is
the announcement of the marriage Of
Miss Bessie Massie Whitehead, daugh-
ter Of MIR. and Mrs. Thomas, Whitehead
OF Amherst. to Lieutenant James Craig
Hunter. United States Army, formerly
OF Fairfax County, which was cele-
niece OF Mrs. Stuart Michaux and Mrs.
John d. Murrell, Of this city. and has
frequently visited in Richmond.
Lieutenant Hunter Is stationed for
Spartanburg, s. c.
Entertainment MT the Hermitage.
One OF the most attractive functions
reception to be held on the lawn of
tho Hermitage Country Club Saturday
afternoon In honor Of the members %
the club. There will be dancing. after
refreshments have been served. at the
clubhouse. and an orchestra will play
from to 8 o'clock. An Interesting
feature OF the program for the after
clubhouse. There will be prizes for
first and second places.
The reception committee includes w.
s. Rhoads. T. Garnett Tabb. o. Il. Hill.
4. S. Valentine. w. c. Locker N. Peck.
Peter winston. J. A. Connolly, Charles
Taylor. J; e. Robertson. G.. H. lngies.
Sutton; and they will be assisted in
serving by Mrs. L. c. Cardwell. Mrs.
Marsden Smith. Mrs. William Boschen.
MISSES Lena Lacy, Il RANGES beThieS.
Mary P. Berkeley Marion Spicer. Louise
Dame. Ellen Garrett. Bertha Atkinson.
Eerna Atkinson. Lucille Cullingwortn
and Rena King.
Dance MT Army and Navy Club.
There will be a dance at :ac Army
temb.r *. for the benefit Of the via-
trola fund for the base hospital at
Camp Lee. All interested are invited
to attend. and men in uniform will DO
admitted free OF charge. The oTch3s-
trs from the base hospital Uili furnish
music for the dancing.
Marriage Announced.
Mrs. Mary Z. Bailey. OF South Rich
mond. announces the marriage OF her
Latham. the ceremony having been
performed August 6. at st. PauIs
Church. Baltimore, the Rev. DIR. Smith
oficiating. MIR. and Mrs. Latham were
accompanied TO Baltimore by Sir. Lath-
ems brother and sister.
Drostlc--Bell.
MIR. and Mrs. James r. Boil OF Nor
folk, announce the marriage OF their
daughter. Mary Jane, 20 Walter Hover
Droste. son OF Mr.. and Mrs. c. l..
Drostc, Of kenwood. The wedding took
place Saturday, September H. very
quietly at Park Avenue Baptist Church.
Norfolk, only the immediate families
being present. The Rev. j. $. Riddick
ufrlciated. The brides sister. Mrs. elf
ford Trevett was her matron of honor
and only attendant and Theodore Her
man Drostc, the groom's brother. was
best man. After October Is Mr.. and
Mrs. Drostc will be at home ut The
oaks" Ecnwood.