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You ar4 PROTECTIN to BECOME Insurance HAMVE BE: SUFFERE Our poi land. We a iMembe money at rector in y< PROCLAMATION OF WAR Aci IS SICI Washington, April 6.-President Wilson today signed the resolution of Congress declaring a state of war be tween the United States and Ger many. The President also signed a proclamation formally declaring a state of war between the United States and Germany. In the procla mation he called upon American citi zens to give support to all measures of the government. The war procla- f mation follows: "Wheredfs, the Congress of the United States in the exercise of the constitutional authority vested in them have resolved by joint resolu tion, of the Senate and House of Representatives bearing date this day 'that the state of war between the United States and the Imperial Ger man Government which has been thrust upon the United States is here by formally declared.' "Whereas, it is provided by section 4,067, of the revised statutes, as fol lows: Alien Enemies. "Whenever there is declared a war between the United States and any foreign nation or government or any invasion or predatory incursion is perpetrated, attempted or threatened against the territory of the United States, by any foreign nation or gov ernment, and the President makes public proclamation of the event, all natives, citizens, denizens or sub jects of a hostile nation or govern ment being made of the age of 14 years and upwards, who shall be with in the United States and not actually r naturalized, shall be liable to be ap -prehended, restrained, secured and re moved, as alien enemies. *World Ne Short Crops of foo led with increas throughout the w< increased prod ucti reals, Vegetables, 15 ter', Eggs, Fruits,4 Americans must mi to feed, not only ti sist in feeding the danger that a fan in parts of the wvoi Let the peop~le elir poisisble, all waste < wherever practicab small patches of c< and fruits, and giv to the production of butter, meats, etc. Food will be scarce ingly high, by reas demand. The Peor OF MA] invited by t: E ASSOCIATIC A MEMBER. Department a EN OPERATI] D A SINGLE. icies cover ag wrrite insuranc rship in this A home. We ir mur Township. SUMTE R lNST GERMANY lED BY PRESIDENT WILSON "The President is authorized in any such event, by his proclamation there , or other public acts, to direct the -onduct to be observed, on the part >f the United States toward the aliens vho become so liable; the manner and legree of the restraint to which they shall be subject and what cases and ipon what security their residence shall be permitted, is , to provide for ;he removal of those who, not being )ermitted to reside within the United States, refuse or neglect to depart herefrom; and to establish any such regulations which are found necessary n the premises and for the public safety; "Whereas, by section 4,068, 4,069 and 4,070 of the revised statutes, further provision is made relative to alien enemies' conviction. Exercise Vigilance. "Now, therefore, I, Woodrow Wil ton, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim, to all vhom it may concern, that a state of wvar exists between the United States mad the Imperial German Govern nent; and I do specially direct all >fficers, civil or military, of the United States that they exercise vigilance md zeal in the discharge of the duties ncident to such a state of war; and do, moreover, earnestly appeal to ill American citizens that they, in oyal devotion to their country, dedi !ated from its foundation to the prin :iples of liberty and justice, uphold he laws of the land, and give undi rided and willing support to those neasures which may be adopted by he constitutional authorities in pros cuting the war to a securt and just >eace; eds Food d products, coup cd consumption ~rld, calls for an on of Hay, Ce [eats, Fowls, But ~tc. ake extra efforts ~emselves, but as worldl. There is tine may prevai1 'Id. niinate, as far as >f food stuffs and le plant acres and 3reals, vegetables e closer attention fowls, eggs, milk, ,and correspond on of the world's des Bank NlNING. bhe Officers an T of SUMTER, The strict su ssures the co G FOR TWE LOSS. ainst loss or d e concurrent association me .vite correspc TRUST "And, acting under and by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution of the United States and the said sections of the revised stat utes, Conduct Toward Aliens. "I do hereby further proclaim and direct that the conduce to be observ ed on the -part of the United States towards all natives, citizens, deni zens or subjects of Germany, being male of the age of 14 years and up wards, who shall be within the United States and not actually naturalized, ,who for the purpose of this procla mation and under such sections of the revised statutes are termed alien ene mies, shall be as follows: "All alien enemies are enjoined to preserve the peace towards the United States and to refrain from crime against the public safety, and from violating the laws of the United States and of the States and Terri tories thereof, and to refrain from actual hostility or giving information, aid or comfort to the enemies of the United States, and to comply strict ly with the regulations which are hereby or which may be from time to time promulgated by the President; and so long as they - shall conduct themselves in accordance with law, they shall be undisturbed in the peace ful pursuit of their lives and occupa tions and be accorded the considera tion due to all peaceful and lawabid ing persons, except so far as restric tions may be necessary for their own protection and for the safety of the United States; and towards such alien enemies as conduct themselves in ac cordance with law, all citizens of the United States are enjoined to pre serve the peace and to treat them with all such friendliness as may be compatible with loyalty and allegiance to the United States. Penalty Under Law. "Andi all alien enemies who fail to conduct themselves as so enjoined, in addition to all other penalties pre scribed by law, shall be liable to re straint, or to give security, or to re move andl depart from the United States in the manner prescribed by sections 4069 and 4070 of the revised statutes, and las prescribedl in the reg ulations duily promulgated by the President; "And pursuant to the authority vested in me, I hereby dleclare and establish the following regulations, which I find necessary in the prem ises andi for the public safety: "1. An alien enemy shall not have in his possession, at any time or place, any firearms, weapons or implements of wvar, or component parts thereof, ammunition, maxim or other silencer, arms or explosives or material used in the manufacture of explosives. "2. An alien enemy shall not have in his possession at any time or place, or use or operate any &' .ft or wire less apparatus, or an form of signal ing device, or any fo .a of cipher code, or any paper, docum ient or book writ ten or printed in cipher code or in which there may be invisible wvriting. Seizure of Property. "3. All property found in- the' pos session of an alien enemy in viola tion of the foregoing regulations shall be subject to seizure by the United States. "4. An alien enmy shall not ap proach or be found within one-half of a mile of any federal or State fort, camp, arsenal, aircraft station, gov ernmient or naval vessel, navy yard, factory or wvorkshop for the manu facture of munitions of war or of any products for the use of the army or niavy. "5. An alien enemy shall not write, print, or make public any attack or threat against the government or Pies Cured In 6 to 14 Days Your druggs t will refund money if PAzO OIN4TME~NT fails to cure any case of itching, Blind.nflledin g orProtruding Piles in 6tol4days. The Brst application gives iname and Res. Som. d ~Mr~iers of OLAiENDON )ervision of ou rrect manage LVE MONTH amage by fire, with insurancE ans that you. ndence and i COMPA A DANGEROUS MISTAKE Manning Mothers Should Not Neglect Kidney Weakness In Children. Many children have weak kidneys. An early warning is bed-wetting. Often followed by backache, head ache, languor. 'Tis a mistake to neglect these troubles, To blame the child for its own dis tress. Seek to check the cause, Save the child from dangerous kid ney ills. Doan's Kidney Pills are especially for weak kidneys. Manning parents know their worth. Mrs. J. S. Bell, S. Boundary S1 Manning, says: "A younger member of my family had weak kidneys after a fever. He had dizzy spells and the kidneys acted too frequently, causing much annoyance both day and night. I got Doan's Kidney Pills at the Dickson Drug Co., and they relieved the trouble." Price 50c, at all dealers. Don't simply ask for a kidney remedy-get Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that Mrs. Bell had. Foster-Milburn Co., Props., Buffalo, N. Y.-adv. Congress of the United States, or either branch thereof, or against the measures or policy of the United States, or against the persons of prop erty of any person in the military, naval, or civil service of the United States, or of the States or Territories, or of the District of Columbia, or of the municipal government therein; "6. An alien enemy shall not com mit or abet any hostile acts against the Uhited States or give informa tion, aid or comfort to its enemies; Prohibitive Areas. "7. An alien enemy shall not re ide in or continue~ to reside in, to re main in, or enter any locality which the President may from time to time designate by an executive order as a prohibitive area in wvhich residence by an alien enemy shall be found by him to constitute a danger to the public peace and safety of the United States, exscept by permit from the President and undler such limitations or re strictions as the President may pre scribe; "8. An alien enemy whom the Pres ident shall have reasonable cause to believe to be aiding or about to aid the enemy, or to be at large to the danger of the p)ublic peace or safety of the United States, or to have vio lated or to be about to violate any of these regulations, shall remove to any location dlesignated by the President by executive order and shall not re move therefrom without per-mit or shall depart from the United States if so requested by the President; "9. No alien enemy shall depart from the United States until he3 shall have received such permits as the President shall prescribe, or except under ordler of a court, judge, or jus tice, undler section 4069 and 4070 of the revised statutes; Landing of Aliens. "10. NJo alien enemy shall land in or enter the Unitil States except un Bad Cough? Feverish? Grippy? You need Dr. King's New Discov ery to stop that cold, the soothing balsam ingredients heal the irritated membranes, soothe the sore throat; the antiseptic qualities kill the germ andl your cold is quickly relieved. Dr. King's New Discovery has for 48 years been the standard remedy for coughs and colds 'in thousands of homes. Got a bottle to-day and have it handy in your medicine chest for coughs, colds, eroup, grippe and all bronchial affections. At your drug and LEE Cou .r operations b nent of all a S. AND WE I lightning and in Stock Cbmn are helping 'to nve stig-tion. Y Agen der such restrictions and at such places as the President may prescribe. "11. If necessary to prevent viola tion of the regulation, all alien ene mies will be obilged to register; "12. An alien enemy whom there may be reasonable cause to believe to be aiding or about to aid the enemy, or who be at large to the danger of the public peace or safety, or who violates or who attempts to violate, or of whom there is reasonable grounds to believe that he is about to violate any regulation to be pro mulgated by the Presildont, or any criminal law of the United States, or of the States or Territories thereof, will be subject to summary arrest by the. United States marshal or his dep uty, or such other officers as the Pres ident shall designate and to confine ment in such penitentiary, prison, jail, military camp, or other place or. de tention as may be directed by the President. "This proclamation and the regula tions herein contained shall extend and apply to all land and water, con tinental or insular, or any way within the jurisdiction of the United States." To Cure a Cold In One Day Take LAXATIVa; DROMO Quinine. It stolts the ..oug'i and Headache and works off the Cold. Druagihts refund money if it fails to cure. $. W. O;RO I VS signature on each box. 25c. Shoe R Best of leather only g< pert workmanship put of at most reasonable pric one of the reasons why is known all over this and we know you will customer. Bultmann SUMITE oscJ Velvet THE NEW WC VELVET BE They're early, prolific so common in other var this year on account of fore we have only a sni quart, Peck $1.75. 100 Day V GOOD SOUND F. This Bean is a great have used it and lots of Be sure to have some V they help both in buildinj If you don't know aboul us tell you. .Our farmej going at 10c quart, 3 qu measure and $2.40 bushi Manning C THE SEEI hLf "a., ". s' MUTUA~ y the state fairs. W [AVE NOT tempest on panies. keep your See the Di SUMTER, S.C. STOP LEFT OVER COUGIJS. Dr. Bell's Pine-Tar-Honey will stop that hacking cdugh that lingers from January. The soothing pine balsams loosen the phlegm, heals the irritated membrane, the glycerine relieves, the tender tissues, you breathe easier and coughing ceases. Don't neglect a lin gering cough, it is dangerous. Dr. Bell's Pine-Tar-Honey is antiseptic and pleasant to take, benefits young and old, get it at' your druggist today. Formula on the bottle. 25c.-adv. Negroes Going North. Twelve negroes left Sumter Frv. day for points in the North-nine going to Pittsburg, two to Philadel phia and one to New York. While there has been no great migration of negroes to the North at any one time during the past winter, quite a large number in the aggregate have gone from time to time. A railroad off. cia' estimates that not less than "a hundred have gone North, within the past six months.-Sumter Item. The Guli ne Thal Does Not Affect The Head Because of its toni,' and laxative effect, LAXA. TIVE BROMO QUIMINE is better than ordinary Quinine and does not c ausetnervousnessnnor nging in head. Reneber the tul name and bok for the signature of E. W. GROVE. 25c. . 0 eoairing. )es into our repairs. Ex 1 this best of leather, and es. This combination is our Repair Department. section. Give us a trial always afterwal'ds be a Shoe Co., R.S. C. EOLA Beans ! 'NDER OF THE AN FAMILY. and without that sting ieties. Seed very scarce' the heavy demand there.. tall quantity. Price 25c !elvet Beans. ALRMERS STOCK. favorite with those who them are being planted. elvet Beans this year af r land and bank accounts, t Velvet Beans, come le stock Velvet Beans are arts 25c, 65c peck, liquid el, standard measure. irocery Co. ) PEOPLE.