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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-10-09
On Calling Terms.

Mrs. Riley-Are yez on calm
terms wild our neigbor?
Mrs. Murphy-Oi am that. She
called me a thafe an Oh called her
another.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-10-09
NORTHEAST OF RHEIMS.

French Driving the Enemy in Cham
payne Region.
Paris, Oct THE French last
:niehf captured st. Masmes, northeast
Rheims, and penetrated Hauvine.
fHrfher east and north Of the Arnes
rfvef, it is officially announced.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-10-09

Speed the Day.
No sweeter sentence could be CLICKED
Just now than this: 1.-The Huns are
licked"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-10-09

Those who expect to knit are urget
to save these instructions as our sup
ply at headquarters is exhausted. :
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-10-09
FRENCH CROSS sU1PPE.

hey Win New Ground After Severe
Fighting.
Paris, Oct. THE French have
crossed the Suippe eastward Of
Granville, and have reached the
ongsidrts OF Baseancourt ~. Gould
9S1zSuippe. after severe fighting, it is
ofhciaIly announced.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-19
HEAITA AND REALTY.

Glover tea is admirable for purifying tine blood, for removing pimples and whitening the complexion, and has also good repute as a sleep producing draft.
 For perspiriBg feet batbe them ire duently with warm water, 10 which a little ammonia has been added. After drying, the feet should be dusted over with toracic powder. Bathing in alum water will afford relief to burning and tender feet There is nothing more strengthening to the feet than salt
 Blocks of camph6r dispersed in all corners of damp rooms in new house will effeerually banish damp in a very short time, even when fires have proved lHeffectual. They should be simply laid on paper, or on the bare shelves of a damp room or linen closet The blocks gradually decrease in size and when they finally disapp ppear should be replaced until their purpose is served
 Cold water stimulates the mem hfsnes Of the stomach and hot water seethcs them. Slipping either is better than swallowing rapidly and when the taste of hot water is unpaiatsblt pinch of salt or a dash of lemor iuiee will improve it. A pinch Of soda with the lemon juice is even better 4 rational habit of drinking water Wfi not only improve the health, but wi: preserve it. Water and milk are hotl very good to keep the kidneys acting 1 we'll.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-19
STORES OF TIE WAR
A True Love Story.

A young boy was sent to the Joliet CIlI.) penitentiary for stealing chick ems. He was half-witted His hand was withered His face was disfig ured. He was almost repulsive in ,Is general appearance.
 Soon after his arrival at the prison his father reached there also having been convicted for committing the same effense.
 Before sentence was pronounced the father made but one request of the judge. That was a desire to be put in the same cell with his son Tie warden granted his request.
 Dr. Brown, the prison physician found father and son ceiling togeth- CT Both appeared perfectly happy much he loved the boy. The doctor immediately turned upon the father and said: Love like that is worth i less when you are churs in crime" l "csh, sir" replied the old man wait minutel" I am no criminal sir. just had to he near my bo! and that was the only way ! could ge next to him. I couldn't sleep at nigh without him. I couldn't bear th' thought of him being locked up her alone So well-here 1 am. This i my boy!
 As the father sobbed out those las words he threw his great arm tround that mite Of 8 -shaper withered,- defornned-and hugged hin up close to his heart, crying. this i my boy, this Is my boy!"
 This little incident. vibrant with it tragedy and tenderness serves to en phasize two things of which we nee to be reminded continually
 All love which is worthy of tn
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-19


 mean that the saving effected throughout the country by the new methods employed in the operating of the transportation lines will amount to s1s0.0ae. .eo0 a year.
 At the same time it Elll mean that the transportation facilities have been improved Freights are moving much better than they did and goods are more easily gotten from one point to another. There is Of course re- ducticn in the passenger service but in view of the reason for this curtail- nlent it was to be expected and 1t is far preferable to the eiogged condi- tioHs regarding freight trains which existed year or so ago.
 It is not to be forgotten that the railroads could have done as much and were ready to. if they had been given the same freedom as the gov ernment has been allowed, Restrie- tiens which they labored under havs l however been thrown to the winds and it not improbable that many o them will never be restored.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-19
NO SUCH THING.

There are those who continue to put faith in men and governments after their actions have been given prolonged tests and have been shown to be unworthy of any further con- tinuanee. This appears to be ths case with Spain and the treatment which it has received from Germany. That country has been listed from the first among the neutrals Whatever 1t has departed from the narrow path it has been done to the advantage of Germany, and yet Germany, like the dog which hites the hand of the man whp feeds it, has lost no opportunity to strike serious blows against Spain by shot and shell, torpedo and propaganda, Germany appears to have hypnetiZed that government much the same as 1t has others among the neutrals n spite of the fact that there is no, 1he slrne geographical relation in this case as there is regarding the Eeutrais which border upon or are within striking distance of Germany
 Spain has again sent a protest ta Germany over the way in which its ressels are being sunk It will be tine same waste of time and paper as on previous occasions It is al right for Spain to point out the bene. its which Germany has received al its hands but that will make no i'm. pression upon the imperial Germany government which is determined to dt { nI1
 be!hgerent alike and to win at an, cost. Germany has no conscience The brute spirit is in control there Right and justice get no considera ':%on and the quicker Spain comes t, this realization the better it will b. for it's own welfare. It is absolutel1 useless to talk to Germany about fal play. It declared itself on that Iona long ago. There is no such thing il Germany today.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-19
OUR. AlRpLANE PRODUCTION.

Reports have it that the investiga- ton which has been made by congress into the conditions surrounding the airplane production in this country, for which unstinted provisions were made. will result in the disclosure Of gross rnismana cement and waste, and that it is not improbable that grounds for criminal action will be disclosed.
 The Investigation which the de- partment of justice has been nak- ing, with Judge Hughes in charge, has been underway for some time and it is likely that report will be forthcoming from that direction as well as from the congressional com awaited with deep interest.
 In the meantime conditions have greatly improved. Up to recently there had been no American airplanes used on the battie front American machines have been sent abroad and have heen getting a tryeut back of the lines. Good reports have come from them as well as from tests which have been made in this country but the most encouraging is thai from General Pershing to the effect that squadron Of American battle planes, driven by Liberty motors and piloted by American ayiators has made success flight behind the enemy's lines. That is the first req instance for passing judgment upes American product That shows wha- has been accomplished and what tho value Of American activity in this di- reotion is.
 That however can have little bear ing upon the alleged irregularities during the early stages of airplan' production in the United States an. cannot offset the fact that if therr was criminal negligence and. vast, it should receive the treatment ii calls for.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-19

name. is always a demonstration never definition It is conduct, not creed-a deed not dogma-serviee,
 not a sentiment, Such love will yet
 transform this world from DaRte's in
 ferno to paradise .regained.
 Then again the case in review car
 ries with it the most terrific rebuke to society at large for passing nasty Judgment on the man condemned. While this instance is very much
 out Of the ordinary, yet there are many extenuating circumstances ir the experiences of a vast number oi rpen in prison. And if they were as clearly reflected to the public as the heart of that father opened to the pri- son physician, tllre would be a most saiutary change in the prevailing sen timent concerning most men behind the walls,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-19
WAR eoNsPIRAToRs.

It required long and tedious trial to accomplish 1t. but there can be no question as to the manner sn which the verdict of the Chicago jury in declaring the hundred leaders of the Industrial Workers of the World guilty as war conspiraters will be received throughout the country It didn't take the jurors long to make up their minds as to the guilt of the accused after the evidence had been submitted and tse decision placed in their hands, and they stand convicted of ielating the espionage act, the section of the criminal code prohibiting interference with the civil tights of citizens, the seleetive ser vice act and the conspiracy statute
 The I. ". W organization has lorg been a disturbing element in this country, It has created no end oi trouble in the industrial life Of the nation. It has shown 2 thorough disregard for law and order and has aimed at a disorganization of gov ernment. This was demonstrated Jone before this country entered the war
 The same kind of tactics were uset for the purpose of oRstructing tht governments efforts in the preseeu. ton of the war. There appeared tt i'e no limit to inc obstructions whicf they were ready to cause and tn, moves which they made. The gov ernment was tolerant of such activitie. for long time but it was apparehtl! 3 case of giving them plenty of rop with which to hang themselves. I'm result is that those convicted of tn ! conspiracy face heavy sentences an, It is high time that an example wa made of them.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-19
SUMMER CUSHIONS.

Service is the first requisite of the summer cushion because it must with stand ddst and rain and general hard usage. For this reason heavy dark materials and washable ones are to be recommended.
 Among the wash materials which are most attractive are the Japanese tow elinss. These can now be bought in other shades than the usual blue and white Brown and white. cool green and white and gray and white offer plenty of variety and chance for set ting or matching a color scheme. They wash beautifully and are very reason able
 For the round mats which many porches require where the porch steps are used for seats stenciied oilcioth is unusual The advantage of an oiIcloth cushion in either black or white is that it can be wiped off with a damp cloth or left out overnight ia storm or dew. Black ourlap stencfled makes an at- l tractive porch pillow, too
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-19

than labor The world will never know the debt it owes to the wives and mothers in workingmen's homes
 who have given husbands and sons to the case. But labor Nill get more out
 of the war than any other group for
 the fight for democracy" is 6 fight for the common man If we win this 1 Ear-and we must win 1.-the man who works will rule the world
 Of the seventeen men who left one house in Brooklyn at least none will coale back from the battle lines in
 France. The mistress Of the house. Mrs. Ellen D. Mckeever. was busy at her naniforid tasks yesterday when a messenger interrupted her with the word that her sor had been killed in action June ,. Well" she said as i sine folded up the brief message, q am glad he was killed and not captured to be starved or worse by the Ger
 mans" The house is boarding place. and since the seIeetive draft
 become operative there have been
 many vacant chairs about the pig table
 in the dining room Mrs. MeKeever said that, counting her one son, the
 house altogether had given seven l-teen men to the ranks of the army or l the navy.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-19
CARE OF GAS RANGE.

When the housewifeiy conscience is being examined it is well to make an ineuir% as to the care of ores gas range good cleaning once week if done propsrly should suffice and the following suggestions are simple to follow
 Since almost ali ranges come apart the first step is to take out the burn CTS and put them to boil in a solution of soda water (about 8 handful of washing soda to two pails of waterl Allow the burners to boil for fifteen minutes. remove and you will djscov- er that the grease has been boiled loose. IT there still remains any on the burners you can easily scrape of with knife or scrub it off with a scrubbing brush.
 After the grease is removed from the outside take long, stout knife and run through the burner pipes tc
 remove what is inside. Rinse and dry thoroughly to prevent rusting. i The ovens, too should be wiped Gu after using to prevent the sides iron
 rusting. If there is rust accumulated i the same treatment as applied to thu 1 top can be given the sides bein!
 thoroughly washed with the soda wa 1 ter solution.
 l After washing with the solution thu
 oven sides CT the top may he rubbed over with q little lemon oil or an,
 grease in which there IS no salt
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-19
PROTECTING THE FISHERMEN

Just what was needed is the action which has been taken by the govern ment, according to its announcement, in providing patrols for the fishing fleets off the New England coast. It is perfectly evident that nothing of 2 military value has been accomp- lished by the destruction of fishing vessels, empty baFges and the like but 1t is all a part of the German scheme of teTrorization
 Had the fishing boats off the Georges bank been accompanied by patrol ves- sels, it Is safe to say that they would not have been attacked or had they been under such conditions the sub marine would have experienced a much more exciting time then it did
 On the other hand had those fish ing vessels been armed. or had some of them carried guns which could have been brought into action after the submarine appeared in their midst there is little question but what there would have been one less U-boat p:eying upon shipping on this side of the Atlantic.
 Vth the plan 70 provlde patrcie for the fishermen where they go out in fleets, and there is reason to be- l+Ave that they will visit the fishing grounds in such manner hereaf fter the idea of equipping them with wire jess is in keeping with the idea ot ratrols, but sight should not be lesr Of the fact that a gun mounted ant raadv for aPfio1 pai1h+ mt q f,,,;cI, e, end to an underwater boat than tht flashing of message to the efTec that a raider had been discovered With patrols. wireless and armament provided for fishing vessels, however all precautions would be taken, an certainly they are just as likely tt be sunk unarmed as they are armed
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-19
OTHER VIEW POINTS

Whenever Germany talks about peace by negotiation as she will do from time to time, we should recall the peace of Brest-Litovsk. That was peace by negotiation, in which the negotiations ended entirely to the ad- vantage of tlie strong nation and to the degradation of the weak one. By negotiation, Germany means the talk ing Of every possible advantage, the employment of insincere methods and the practice of triekery. We want no German peace. It would be mockery -Hartford Courant..
 No group in this or any other country is making greater con- trihution toward winning the war in shipbui3ding and ammunition plants on the farm and on the firing line
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-19
BETTER TRANSPORTATION.

There cannot help being an interest in the announcement to the effect that economies have been effected in the southwestern operating district of the railroads under government opera ton at the rate of s25,ooe.eeo q year. This is a reduction which is being accomplished in the right direction through a curtailment of passenger service. the elimination of freight train duplication and the pooling of facilities.
 There are six of these operating districts and while it is possible that there will be larger savings in some than in others it is to be expected that they will at least average as HssRsAs.tssssAsth hReatAEA isi VI
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-19
IAuNnRn HINTS.

Refore washing silk stoekings. soak in herax water. then wash Gently in tenid seapsuds. Don't wiring. but squeeze out. and after rinsins In sev- eral waters hang up to dry.
 After the towels are washed and still in the first rinse water fold them just as if you were going to put them away. Then nut them through the wringer into the btuing and wiring from the bIuing still hatlv folded. Haeg over q clothes horse and let dry.
 To wash chiffon squeeze it well in warm. soa py, water until cle"n, then thoroughly rinse in warm water in
 which lump of suear has been dis solved This will give a little flrmness after heinz irnned. It is best to dry the chiffon before ironing.
 New soap ie ahaut the most extra asant thing there is. If you possibly can, buy dozen bars at time. CHf it up at ones into one and one-hait inch thick blocks. Store these in 2 very dry rather warm cunboard. pill ing them up after the fashion of 8 child building bricks, i e.. so that they practically de not touch eaet 1 other They will then dry anh harder right througI1 and while the cleansing 1 bower of the soap wifi ba in no WaS 1 diminished it will last twice as long
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-19
EDITORIAL NOTES.

The allies can see in only one direction and that is straight ahead. The U-hoat likes to tackle fishing boats and craft that are not danger ous.
 As Sunday vehicle the automobile e sas as bad a record ss the rocked boat.
 The florists business brightens up the home. and the brewers glorifies the nose.
 Those who have made the test find that the effects of vacation are exactly the same, war or no war.
 There is 10 necessity for diseussing whether Germany is going broke since it is up to America to break her
 What will happen in America after the war depends upon what protective measures America enacts before the war ends.
 The Kaiser has discovered that ths Yankees are in the air, and they ar, destined to give some of those Rhine cities the St. vitus!
 In this age of eensers 1t would no be a great loss if some one of then 1 would take 8 chance on plotting Au gust out of the calendar. Regard them in any way you please, it is impossible to overlool the fact that the polsheyiKi have been of great assistance to Germany
 inasmueh as Spain is to retur, Robert Fay, the German ship des troyer, it indicates that the countr, is not providing the haven it wa expected to be.
 Free-trade gives American market to foreign trade, and makes way fo the storks to nest in mill chimney and American workmen to feed a free soup kitchens.
 The early opening NoF the sehoe year as is being done in some place: i'll anticipation of forced closing be cause of Q coel shortage later on, i based on sound reasoning.
 Fall trade hy the dsnseerztie ad ministratton costs the government 2 millions month. With that incosn restored Uncle saHA might be able t keep the tax off the workman's- bes suit of clothes
 kikty cheathan, has George Wash ington hanging upen her sensalogics tree; and sine says "The Star Span gled Banner opposes true democ racy," that it's music is bacchanal ian, and Its tone hostile. "The ligf of the star of Bethlehem" she declare
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Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-19
PEANUTS sALTED.

One pint whole shell peanuts one tablespoon salt Take Blanehed whole peanuts. Dry well. place in fiat tin dish, add about an ounce of butter. Set the plate in a moderate oven un- til the peanuts are a golden brown Then take them out of oven, add a heaping tablespoon of salt and turn them in the dish to cool Pick out peanuts and throw aside the extra salt When cGol, place in box lined with wax paper. covering tightly: Be care ful to turn frequently while they are in the even, so that they may be equally Drowned on all sides.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-19
ELBOW SLEEVES GROW IN FAVOR

Many of these midsummer frocks for girlhood have elbow or. three
 quarter sleeves cut rather wide at the edge and finished with turned back cuffs. A few frocks show puffed sleeves with pfisse frills that just meet the dimpled turn of the elbow. But all elbow -sleeved dresses are for af- ternaen wear and a picture hat com nletes the semi formal suggestion. Morning dresses have sleeves in full censidera ton. Some of them are large and dashing, and trimmed with but tons: other cuffs are so close and small that they have to be fastened with tiny loops and buttons or metal snaps after the bodice has been put
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-19
NOVELTY IN YELLING.

A new motor veil has chiffon along both edges and a central strip of dotted mesh yelling, When the veil is thrown over small hat the mesh pattern covers the front of the hat and comes part way down the face. rAfealing the eyes. while the border of chiffon disguises the contour of nose, mouth and chin. This gives the mys- terieus. Oriental suTgestion that makes anv veil so fascinating, and at the hack the veil is especially graceful the chiffon and yelling ends floating airily about the shoulders.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-19
FOOTING.

Footing fits in so we'll with the very simple fashions Of the season that it is no wonder this dainty trimming is in high favor this year.
 A lovely little frock is made of hne white silk net in design of artful simplicity. The gathered skirt is tucked in two inch set six inches apart and on the edge of each tuck is two inch band Of black net footing.
 The sleeves (iust to the elbow are edged with black footing, and so is a deep demure fehu. drawn over the shoulders into a sash. And the sash? It is of ciei blue faiiie silk. with four bands of footing on each sash end.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-19
CONCERNING WOMEN.

Employment offices to provide post tiens for women have been opened in thirteen cities by the United States employment service.
 Delaware women have fauHched a campaign of their own to put their state in front in the sale Of thrift and war swings stamps.
 The national aeronautic committee of the woman's naval service Is rais- ing a GOO fund to buy athletic equipment for the American flyers abroad.
 A wonlan's unit of twenty telephone operators is being organized by the Keystone Telephone company and will so to France.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-19
TIMELY TIPS,

To get cake out of the pan whole. when taken from the oven, set it on a wet cloth for five minutes To preserve brooms. dip them for a minute or two in a kettle of boiling studs once a week and they will last much longer making them tough and nIiabfe
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-19
SILVER PUDDING.

To make silver pudding, dissolve one ounce of gelatin in cupful Of water over the fire add one half pound of sugar. When cold, pour into a deep basin and add the juice of two lemons and whites of two eggs. Whisk al until it is stiff and white. Pour into a mold to set.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-19
DICTATES OF FASHION.

White organdie blouses are stitched in color
 Mohair gains in favor as wool be- comes scarcer.
 Dotted navy foulards seem never to go out of favor
 Pale blue batiste is daintily trimmed with pale pink,
 Ali the tan shades continue good for suits and gowns.
 Heavy Japanese cotton crepes ap- ~1eaxu in naa1ds as aftap aS lin, zaasn
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-19
PLASTER OF PARIS.

f you wish to use plaster of paris for filling cracks in walls mix with vinegar instead of water, then it can handled like putty.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-19
BREAK IN NEW SHOES.

Many people find 1t very painful breaking in new shoes. Slip a piece of thin paper between your stocking and the sole of your shoe The shoes then will not burn your feet.