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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-06-22
COUNTY COUNCIL OF DEFENSE.
organization Endorses War Savings
Stamps Campaign and Calls Upon
People OF County to Pledge Them.
selves to Buy Full Quota.

The Sumter County Council of De
fehse met at II o'clock Tuesday in tn
chamber of Commerce with q repre
sentative, but not full attendance
Ihere were also large number of tn
members of the Women's Count
Council present.
The first and most important mat
ter taken up was the War Saving
stamps campaign. Mr.. III. A. Moses
county chairman of the War Saving
committee made a brief statemen
emphasizing the necessity of Sumter
county and South Carolina taking ur
the War Savings Stamp campaigr
with earnestness and energy, and
then offered the following resolution
which was adopted by unanimous
vote:
whereas, This is War Savings week
all over the United States, and
Whereas. Our government has call
ed upon the people of Sumter county
TO pledge and to buy during the wear
1918 $S51.2sO.OO worth of War SAVINGS
Stamps, and
Whereas, South Carolina now occu-
pies the unenviable position of the
loot or the column, therefore
BE 1t Resolved, That we. the mem-
oers OF the Council of Defense call
upon all the people of Sumter county
to do their utmost to meet this COLL of
the government, and to give their
pledge for the purchase of stamne
during the balance of the wear and
further
BE 1t Resolved, That we the soldiers
AT home heed this call from the com
mander~in- chief to do our best to sup
port the boys in France, and further
BE 1t Resolved, That we pledge OIL
heip in the work Of spreading the
word OF War Savings among all the
people so that all will know what is
expected of us and what the re
sponse must be.
Chairman Phelps read circular let
Ter from the National Council of De- |
Iense recommending that every com |
munity take steps to celebrate the
fourth of July with appropriate cere
monies. The matter was discussed a,
some length. the concensus Of opin
on that the Fourth should be obsery
"a in the manner suggested. 1t wa.
inally agreed that the celebratio,
hould be left entirely in the hands O,
committee of ten. OF which Capt
helps should be the chairman. with
ull power to arrange programme.
The labor situation and other mat
ers were discussed informally.
An appropriation of $25 was au
horized to assist the Colored Council,
7 Defense in paying the expenses O.
heir Fourth of July celebration.
The finance committee was directed
pay necessary expenses of the COM
,ittee on Fourth of July celebration.
A letter from State Chairman ID. r
'oker In reference to the appoint
lent or committees to look after tn
interests of farmers who are drafted
or military service was read by thc
hartman, who was directed to ap
ont any additional committees need
to assist the committee heretofor<
ppointed to safeguard the Interests
{ men called into service.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-06-22

The tobacco season will open in the
near future and those who have good
crops are sure of high prices. The
tobacco crop has been somewhat dam
aged by the recent hot weather and
the yield will not be as heavy per
acre as anticipated.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-06-22
CRs @attSn'an ala sSutbrpn.
Personal.

Mr. Y. ~. StuDDS Spmt Sunday iI
Bennettsville as the nest of Hon
John l.. McIaurin.
Mr.. c. II. Stubbs. I'm company will
his mothssp~Mrs c. {. stubbs. lcf
this morning for Lakt Junaluska. N
C. Mr.. stubbs expecs to return I,
the city within the mex few days.
Mrs Il. Boney and d.ushters, Edna
and Esiher Marion. ave gone te
Wrightsville Beach and other points ir
North Carolina. to spad sometime
with relatives.
Mai w. s. Brand. oftAugusta. Ga,
who recently received al appointment
In the Engineers and viii proceed to
France In the near future, spent sun
day In the city with hiI mother. Mrs
q. a Brand.
MrS. Il. 8. Booth and children
this morning for saluda N. C.
Lieut.. Norman Chandler is In toa
city.
Mr.. Archie Richardsol spent Sun
day In the city. Il
Lieut.. Irving Richardson, now sta
TONED at Fort Hancock. Augusta, Ga,
is In the city visiting his prents.
Mrs Mary B. Warren caves this
evening for Fortress Monro, Va. TO
spend sometime.
MIR. and Mrs. X. p. Gihspie. of
Bingham. s. c.. are visiting.lrs. Rosa
Jenkins on Warren street.
Mrs Lula Atkinson has ,ceived a
caro- IRON her son. EdwardAtkinson
announcing his safe arrival yerseas.
DR.. Geo. w. Dick receive a card
this morning announcing tn, safe ar
rival overseas OF his son. Seit. Noble
Dick.
Miss Arial Lebby has :one to |
brookheld. Conn. TO attend summer
school OF vocal music. She vi prob
ably be away until septembt.
Miss Alma Bradley. OF Caden. Is
Waiting MIR. and Mrs. t. NJ Bradley
ON Hampton Ave.
Mr.. w. M. DeLorme, Jr.. left fr
Charleston last night to enlit In tie
navy. |
Mr.. j. p. Booth. Jr.. left lat nigh
for Austin. Texas. to enter tie avia
tion corps.
Mr.. Vernon Baldwin has eturned
home after spending several weeks In
Hot Springs. Ark
Miss Mary Ball has returned TO her
home In Charleston after several days
visit to Mrs Geo. n. Shore.
Misses Mamie Chandler. saiah TIL
and Mamie McCollum went to Colum-
bia Tuesday to attend the Epworth
League Conference which was In ses-
sion from the 18th 20. goth.
Ar. q. X Rowland has gone to Ra-
cine. Wis.. on business trip.
Mrs. c. w. McGrew has gone on a
short visit to her parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. ELI Jackson. at Eiloree. who cell
sbrate the fiftieth anniversary or their
marriage this week.
Miss Irene Piowden. OF Clarendon
county. who has recently finished a
course AT Winthrop. Is visiting Misses
Jane and Eugenia Miller.
Miss Frances Smith returned Tues
day from Virginia, where she has
been at college.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-06-22
Red Cross Notes.

from,e Benenhaley school al
Dalzeii | come contribution OF
szo Tor } local Red Cross chapter.
This sch' is to be congratulated on
the spien contribution IL has sent
In.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-06-22
Married.

Miss Mary Elizabeth White and
George Edward Beetham were mar
ried at 7.ib this morning by Father
Mahoney. Mr.. and Mrs Beetham left
Immediately after the ceremony for
the North.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-06-22

Inc suggestion made by the Nation
al Food Administration that each an
every community in the United State
hoid a celebration on July Fourth tina
VIII inspire the people to a renewe
appreciation OF the blessings of libert
ana freedom of opportunity that tn
american people have enjoyed 70
more than hundred years i'm q great
CT degree than ever enjoyed by an,
other people, has met with immediat,
response in Sumter county. Arrange
ments are already under way with tn,
greatest possible energy and enthus
iasm to make the Game Cock count,
celebration the biggest thing of the
KIND in the State of South Carolina
The lead has been taken by the Coun.
ty Council of Defense and Chairman
"A. Z. Phelps was selected at the meet
Ing Of the Council Tuesday to act as
CHAIRMAN OF the central committee
with authority to do all things neces
sary to make the celebration q suc-
cess The central committee has been
appointed and Chairman Phelps has
already formulated plans and a ten
tative programme and things are
beginning to move.
Former Governor John C. Sheppard
or Edgefeld has accepted an invita-
ton to deliver the Fourth of July adj
dress, the invitation having been sent
him by wire yesterday afternoon i'm
mediately after the Council of De-
tense had decided to hold the celebra.
ton on big snale. In securing Gov.
sheppard the committee has gone
long way toward making the celebra-
ton real 100 per cent. patriotic
etent.
The Colored Council of Defense is
also at work on the arrangements for
4 celebration by the colored people of
lhe county. 80 that there will be two
programmes and two patriotic rallies
gong on here on the same day and all
he people Of the county, white and
black, will pay homage to Independ-
nee Day The programmes will be
10 arranged that there will be no con-
lict. each event being separate and
Iistinct and each coming in appro-
'riate place. The full programme
viii be published within a few DAYS.
One OF the great events of the day
'ill be a part OF the programme of the
'oiored Council OF Defense celebra-
lon. They are organizing a great
horus made up Of the choirs and best
ngers OF all the colored churches
the county. and to number not less
an five hundred and perhaps
ousand voices. to give a great Liber
Day Jubilee Song Service at the
'unty Fair Grounds at o'clock in
tHafternoon. The programme of
sss will consist entirely of old ia
mar hymns and spirituals that arc
s's by the negroes in their churches
af meetings throughout the South.
wa a chorus of five hundred to a
thsand voices the concert will he
thTost unique and greatest event OF
theind ever held in the State. The
conrt will be held for the benefit of
the olored Red Cross Auxiliary of
sum- county and a small admission
VIII, charged. Those who have
neveaeard genuine negro music or
naveeard only few singing at.
time I'VE one of the greatest treats
or TN lives ahead of them on the
afterrn of July 4th. The concert
VIII psenerally advertised and il is
expect that there will be large at
tendanfrom all of this section of the
State.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-06-22
For Solicitor.

l hereby announce that I am q
candidate for the office of Solicitor for
the Third Circuit, subject to the ac-
ton of the Democratic Primary.
FRANK A. M'LEOD.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-06-22
Candidates Cards.
For Congress.

hereby announce myself as a can
dldate for reelection to Congress
from the 7th Congressional District.
subject to the rules and regulations of
the Democratic party.
"A. F. LEVER.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-06-22

Ia is safe bet that the first Ameri-
can words to become popular in
France will be picturesque cuss
words.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-06-22

er within the next two weeks after
merchants have disposed of stock on
hand. The wholesale and retail prices.
are as follows:
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-06-22

A prophet wouldn't be without
hoaor in his own country if he didn't
act so much like an ordinary mortal.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-06-22

Thos. G. Mcleod, Bishopville. s. C..
candidate for member of Congress.
Seventh District.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-06-22
GREAT PATRIOTIC RALLY.

Inc Fourth Of July VIII be Celebrat.
ed by Sumter County with Appro.
pirate Ceremonies, Parades, Pa.
"'o''c Addresses and Basket Pic
nc Dinner and Barbecue for Every.
body.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-06-22
SUMTER COTTON MARKET.

corrected daily at 12 O'Clock Moor
p. a. BOWMAN. Cotton fuysr.
Good Middling 30 Ia.
Strict Middling 80.
Middlng 20 "a.
Strict Low Middling 81 IA.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-06-22

LEfT-My place at St. Paul, 8. a.
Sunday night, my boy, Grandiso1
Wallie and Harry Riley. riding my
bay mare mule. BOvs' ages 13 and
ID years. Wallie wearing brown
checked suit Riley wearing ,lor),
blue suit. Any information as to
whereabouts of boys or mule vii,
be greatly appreciated by J, u.
Wallie, st. Paul, S. g. Phone Char
lie Mason, St Paul
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-06-22

Subscribe to The Daily Item. Onl,
l0c per week. delivered
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WE HAVE IN STOCK-In our ware
houses in Sumter Nitrate of Soda
Mixed Goods, Meal, Acid and Lime
Kindly call or write us for prices
Southern Brokerage Co.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-06-22

FOR SALE--F. O. n cars Comr
Jackson. stable manure; very little
straw Car load lots only. Che,mi
cal and Fertilizer value rated very
high by Clemson college. A. A
Strauss. Sumter. 8. &.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-06-22
NEW YORK COTTON NiAI,KEyC


July 2G.2O $3.50 26.14 26.72 26.25
oct 2i5O 24.9O 2A.45 24.82 24.45
Dec 24.O9 24.44 24.OS 24.41 2lO1
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strips
FOR early FIGHT
icontinued From First Page.)

polean found 10. When the German
leaders seize the little farms. destroy
the little thatch-roofed homes and
other property as they are certain TO
do in their advance. the great mass, a
peasantry will flght and Will tight as
II fighting for their lives" he asserted.
"They will lack organization but they
will ilght bitterly in guerilla fashion,
harassing the Germans as much as pos
sible.
Socialist factions will be solidi0ed by
the German advance, London believes,
and Will join in the aght against the
invader.
"The Socialist oath against war is
only against wars Of aggression, but
when foe strives to take away their
homes and property it is a war Of de-
fense and they will Tight"
Admitting that he dislikes Trotzky
and Lenine because they are Of an op-
posing faction Of Socialists, London
says the German advance into Russia
will make it necessary to release many
I Social Democrats and Intellectual lead
= imprisoned by the present rulers
These men. he. says unless other event;
! intervene viii bring about the down
fall Of the Bolshevlki regime, which
London says represents less than one
fourth OF the people Of Russia. Then
with their ranks solldined by the on
marching Teuton' will come the co
4 alltion Socialist government, Londor
thinks.
Among the leaders in the overthrow
London suggested Max Leiber, now i'm
prisoned but a constructive worker
who he says was able, while in power
to prevent a separate peace betweel
Germany and Ukraine
Lenine, London believes, Is SINGER
and desrous Of causing a Bolshevik
revolution in Germany and Austria, bu
. thinks peace should come before tn
| revolt.
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COAL GAS ALMOST
kills TWO IN Family
Continued From First Page.)

Continued From First Page.)
that Baylis heard a commotion in the
hallway on the second floor and pick
ing up an oil lamp he started to in
vestlgate. When he reached the foot
Of the stairs he found Mrs Williams
lying unconscious on the floor. 1t was
evident she had been aroused by the
poisonous fumes soaring her lungs and
had made an effort to get out Of the
room and probably arouse the others.
The gas was so strong there that
Baylis was affected by it He dropped the
lamp but fortunately It went out and
did not explode, otherwise the home
undoubtedly would have been damaged
or destroyed by fire. He managed to
get to his feet. however. and then
aroused Cecil Nansant. The gas fumes
had reached their room and made him
III but he was able 10 get up and open
the windows Of the house
They then summoned DR.. H. G. NJ
/ kollock Of Newark. When the physi-
/ clan arrived he found the house still
/ nlled with the fumes. When he open.
ed the door leading to the basement he
found that part Of the house so flneC
with the gas that 1t rushed through
the door in a blue cloud, almost over
coming him.
The physician revived all Of the un
conscious men and women, and thl
children. Mrs. Nansant, Mrs. William
ana one OF the latters little children
however, are still in a serious condi
ton, while the others are reported Il
nave entirely recovered The fact tina
the fumes proved so nearly deadly {
lue to the closing Of the windows o
the building during the night.
Evening journal., 1918-03-02
TO TELL OF BOYS WORK.

DR.. w Edward Rafferty,, Of philadel-
phia, editor-in-chlef Of the Sunday
school publications OF the American
Baptist Publication Society, will be the
speaker at the fourth meeting Of the
series being conducted by the Boys
Work Institute under the auspices OF
the Delaware Sunday School Associa-
tion and the Y NJ. C. A at the assocla-
ton Monday evening at 6 o'clock The
lecture Will be the third delivered here
by Dr.. Rafferty, on the subject. "The
Four-fold Nature Of the Boy"
Evening journal., 1918-03-02
p. & J. co. SUES ron $4,000.

c. Stewart Lee, general manager Of
the Pusey and Jones Company; H. w.
cornelius and T. L. Coppage, offlclals.
and Robert Pennington, attorney for the
company, will leave here tomorrow for
Milwaukee, where the suit Of the local
company for $4,000 against the Com
bined Locks Paper Company Of Wiscon-
sin, viii be heard IN the United States
Court for the Eastern district Of Wis
consin In 1916 the Combined Locks
Paper Company gave the Pusey and
Jones Company an order for a t76-inch
Fourdrinier paper machine, and on
March 1. 1877. delivery was made Ths
defendant company refused to pay foI
the machine. claiming II was not de.
iNered in contract time.
Evening journal., 1918-03-02
MARKET OPENS IRREGULAR.

8v The Tinted Prass.
NEW YORK, Nfc-c 2.-The market
opened irregular A few leading issues
recorded gains, but most Of them were
off.
United states steel opened up 4 at
9i9s; Studebaker up * at 4Sls Marine
Preferred, Off y at 9sA; C ucible, on
4 at 63A; Bethlehem B. OF Il
at 1885.
The market continued to sag on bear
ish influences.
United states Steel was off Is at 9Oh
Cruc'ble dropped q to 62ss, and Lacka-
wanna lost a point to rs.
The market closed o m.
Evening journal., 1918-03-02
FARMER ACCUSED
OF SHORT WEIGHTING'

J. r. Encliff, a farmer with stand in
the King street market, was arrested to-
day on a warrant sworn out by Clerk
of the Market Vaughan before Mags-
trate ellis charging him with selling
goods In short weights
This action by the market clerk, il is
understood, was taken on instructions
5rom the attorney-generals office and
is the result Of an investigation con-
Quoted by Mr. Vaughan who submitted
4he evidence he compiled 10 the Street
and Sewer Department and which by
that department was referred to Attor-
ney-General Reinhardt.
Evening journal., 1918-03-02
CRACE MISSIONARY SOCIETY.

The regular meeting Of Grace II. NJ.
Circle viii be held on Monday evening
at o'clock at the home Of Mrs. David
Zearfoss, No. 5il Washington street.
The deyotlons viii be in charge Of Miss
Della Richards and the topic, A Home
Mission Honor Roll. "Mushing" and
"Panning" will be in charge Of Mrs.
C. d. Nesbitt.
Evening journal., 1918-03-02
NUX IRON PEPSIN and
SARSAPARILLA-EGective Spring Med
icine Combination.


AS comprised in Hoods Sarsaparilla
and Peptiron, taken in conjunction.
these valuable remedies pos ess un-
equalled value for the quick relief Of
a long train Of ailments common in the
Spring season. You know well the
great tonic properties Of iron. They
are much Increased and improved in
this combination--Hood's Sarsaparills
before meals and Peptiron after.
In these days Of rushing and push
ing, beyond the endurance Of even the
most robust, nearly every man and
woman needs this blood-purlfying,
cleansing, up-buiIding in the Spring.
II it is not supplied, the depletion OF
the blood and the broken-down nerves
may soon Given way to permanent ILL
health.
II a cathartic is needed, as where
there is biliousness or con tipation
Hoods pills should be taken. They
sre purely vegetable, do not irritate
Evening journal., 1918-03-02
.SISSON In RUSSIA
In INTEREST OF U. S
Nv ihe united Press

0N IUt ITUITVu fItas,
NEW YORK. March 2--Edgar G. Sis
son, referred TO in dispatches 20 the
United Press from Joseph Shaplen. in
Petrograd, is the representative Of the
American committee on public infor-
nation and has been in charge OF the
distribution of. American propaganda
In Russia. Cables TO him are continu-
ing TO go forward, It was stated at the
local ollce Of the committee here today
Sisson was formerly editor Of the
Evening journal., 1918-03-02
TAKES BUILDING PERMIT.

Building Inspector Preston today is
sred permit for alterations to cost
sisO TO the building at the southeast
corner Of Eleventh and Spruce streets,
Mrs Idleman owner John p. Reardon
is the contractor.
Evening journal., 1918-03-02

Cosmopolitan Magazine and city editor
Of the Chicago Tribune.
Oflcers at the committees office ex-
pressed the opinion that Sisson was
remaining in Petrogrsd in the hope Of
doing further work during the German
advance. His offlce has had charge Of
distributing President Wilson's ad-
dresses and similar documents.
Evening journal., 1918-03-02
RHEUMATIC pains
QUICKLY Relieved
As we'll as all other external aches
and pains

Stop that sun ring by applying re-
freshing, relieving, penetrating sloan's
Liniment Its counter-irritailon quick
ly does away with swellings. innam-
nation, stiffness, b uise-soreness
You don't rub IL in-iust apply and
it penetrates. Clean, leaves no muss,
won't stain skin. Economical. too.
Any druggist will give you a very gen.
erous sized bottle.
Evening journal., 1918-03-02
CuCACO GRAM.

BY Tho United Press
CHICAGO. March 2-Grain opening
Corn May. 1868 oats, March, s9ls
May. slkah
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cAnn o. THANKs.

j We wish TO thank the Freight Repair
Dept. Of the p. 4. r. Shops the p. r. K
Veterans Association, and friends for
their kindness and flowers during the long
period OF sickness and death Of our hus-
band and father. NJ Thomas Mullen.
Mrs. A Z. Mullen and Children
Evening journal., 1918-03-02
cry RANK cIFARINGs

Clea- ings Of the local banks for the
week ending today amounted to s3,0I9.-
5s3 %. as compared with s3,s)99i9 SO
for the corresponding week OF last
year
Evening journal., 1918-03-02
NEW y0nK COTTON.

BY the United Press
NEW YORK, March 2-The cotton
market opened steady todoy March sold
at 3i72. up 2; Hay, 1925, up ., and
July, 30si.
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sFRV1cFs AT ININANIFI

In Emmanuel Church, Highlands. to-
morrow, services will be as follows:
Il o'clock A. NJ Communion and ser
mon by Dean w Clash; 7.i5 o'clock
EVENING PRAYER and address
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cAnn an rnANKs.

We wish 70 thank our many friends and
neiehbors for the beautiful flowers and the
assistance and sympathy shown US during
the illness and at the death OF husband and
son. Earl p Lloyd.-Mrs. Catherine Null
lin Lloyd, Mr.. and Mrs. John B. Lloyd
Evening journal., 1918-03-02
GIVE MINsTRELs ron sOLDIERs.

The pennsylvania railroad MINISTRIES
will go to Camp Dix tomorrow to give
a performance in the Liberty Theatre
for members Of the Delaware PioDeer
Regiment and other soldiers there
Evening journal., 1918-03-02
IN MFNTORIAM

. SCHELIESSER-In loving memory OF
onr beloved son, Edward J. Schliesser
Who departed this life March ., 1917:
soft and bright. the stars are shining
4 On sad and lonely grave.
N{rA the one we loved 20 dearly
=" r@AA We Nrleo, put could not save.
Father and Mothers
Evening journal., 1918-03-02

Real estate transactions are under
bencfcent ruling and change Of loca.
tion, effected through a Want Ad. viii
hing happiness ana prosperity.
Evening journal., 1918-03-02
Sam Lloyd S Brain Food

Five Minutes TO Digest This.
No IS.
A Charade.
A word, I know. will quickly show
What wicked people are;
And when transposed will be dis
closed
A name they always share;
Transposed Alright, twill bring TO
light
What all would wish TO do.
II altered now. twill fairly show
What hides them from our view.
ANSWER TO No. %.
Z The three-duarters Of a apound sub
stitutes for the missing one-quarter
Of brick, so whole brick must
weigh three pounds
Copyright, 1917, by Sam Loyd.l
Evening journal., 1918-03-02
LOCAL SECURITIES

Laird and Company. dupont Building.
furnish the following quotations on
local securities: