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EITEL MOST LEIHE SOON. GERMAN (Kl I SKI! HAS LITTL1-; TiMF lkft for itFiwnts. Ah?t*?nut ^ ut t<i Stiic Ii? IVi^tu Neetrmlltjr of 1 nitcd States? Thought That Frln* Fltel Will In um*. Washington. March IS.?Not many mor? hours remain for the German merchant raiding cruiser Prinz Eitel fredrtch to hold her status in Ameri? can refuge at Newport News Government officials remain silent SSi to the time given the vessel to make repairs, but it is known the time Mm it has almost expired, and (.'apt. s/Marichens either must dash soon for the open sea or submit to Internment of bla ship for the remainder of the European war. Although the prevalent opinion in official quarters here has been that the Prlns Eitel would Intern, the dis? patch of the battleship Alabama to Hampton Koads on neutralitv duty haa served to indicate that navy de? partment officials may have reason to believe the warship will put to sea. Reports are current that the German government has given notice of such an Intention. , la view of the fact that Hritish and French warships are reported outside the three-mile limit off the Virginia eapee It Is declared the Washington authorities deemed it essential to have ?MM of enforcing; neutrality within tin- waters of American jurisdiction. While it is not believed that Brit" ish or French shins would violate neu? trality by coming inside the three mile limit to attack the Eitel Friedrich as she left, it is said to have been re? garded as necessary for this govern? ment to provide means to meet any possible emergency case. Ol leaving Newport News the Eitel could remain in coastal waters within the three mile limit, proceeding up or ! down the coast until 24 hours after receipt of notice from the American government to depart. To see that neutrality regulations are not violated in this regard is advanced here as one of the reasons for sending the Ala? bama to Hampton Roads. The Alabama should arrive at Hampton Roads Tuesday. This is re? garded here as an indication that the Eitel'? limit does not expire before Tuesday. Treasury and navy department offi? cials were in communication tonight with custom officials at Newport News. The Eitel was reported still at her I 't k tonight, with smoke coming from both of her stacks. Until the last few days there had been smoke from one stack only. MAY INTERN AT NEW YORK. Suggested That Vessel Now at Tfcw |M>rl News May Shift Scene. Newport News, Va., March 28.? 1 Reports that the Prinz Eitel Fried? rich would be towed to New York Within the three-mile limit were cur? rent here tonight following the ar? rival of a big seagoing tug equipped with wireless which tied up close to the German cruiser. Marine men said this would be pos? sible in view of the fact that the Eitel is drawing less than 13 feet of water. The rumor was given credence in view of the reported request to Wash? ington last night for protection within the three-mile limit. What would be the object of such a move was variously explained. It would not change the status of the ship as long as she did not leave the jurisdiction of the United States and she would have to be interned in New York just as she would be in remain? ing here after the expiration of time allowed for repairs. It has been sug? gested that the German government would prefer to have the ship in? terned in New York. Another suggestion is that the com? mander of the German cruiser seeks to tempt war ships of the allies to commit an unneutral act by atfack ing her in American waters or to lure them far away from the South Atlantic for the welfare of some other merchant raider. Thousands of persons Hocked to the ' ship yard today to view the Eitel but no one was permitted on the pier. It was observed that canvas coverings had been removed from her guns, st? am was issuing from the exhausts ! on her sides md smoke was pouring from both funnels. ALABAMA WILL (iO. Philadelphia, March 2S.?Carrying the Hag of Rear Admiral J. L, Helm of the Atlantic reserve fleet, the bat? tleship Alabama will sail from the Philadelphia navy Vard tomorrow for Newport News. The Alabama has been attached to the reserve licet at the Philadelphia yard for two years. Or? ders to prepare to sail were received from Washington last night. HONOR ROLL. Concord Graded und High School for Fifth Month. Ninth grade?Pearl Brunson. Mag? gie Seymour. " Eighth grade?Marie Brogdon. Seventh grade?Lever Brunson, Clinton Brown. Sixth grade.?Dewitt Taylor. Fifth grade.?Mary White. Third grade.?Ellie Brunson, Wil? lie Brogdon, Benjy Fort, Henry Brown. Second grade.?Viva Dennis, Erline Brown. First grade.?Mahle Prescott, Azilee Brunson. Concord, March 30. The Cliamber of Commerce is working to secure a shed for the curb market. CAPITAL GUY NEWS. GRACE DISCUSSES CHARLESTON LIQUOR SITUATION WITH RE? GARD TO LAW EN? FORCEMENT. Xo Gunboat for Naval Militia Now, Says Victor Blue, as All Boats arc. Employed?Gov. Manning Compli? mented. Columbia, March 29.?John P. Grace, mayor of Charleston, came to Columbia today for a conference with Gov. Manning, when it was said law enforcement was discussed. The con? ference was begun at 1 o'clock. There is much interest in the result of the ' conference. Victor Blue, acting secretary of the navy, wrote Gov. Manning today that it will be impossible just now to as? sign a gunboat to the South Carolina naval militia. He says all available boats are now employed in West In? dian waters. The governor is com? plimented for Ids interest in the militia. I _ Episcopal Services at Pinewood. Pinewood, March 17.?The Episco? pal congregation here will worship in a special Lenten Service here on the evening of Holy Wednesday, March .'list, at 8.15 o'clock in the Presby? terian church. Lev. W. H. Barnwell. rector of this parish, will conduct the service. NOMINATE DWIGHT DISPENSER Ku bland Hoard Acts on Eastovcr Situation. Columbia, March 27.?S. J. Dwight of Eastovcr has been recommended t<? Go,V. Manning by the Richland county dispensary board for appointment as dispenser at Eastovcr. Some weeks ago eight or ten citizens of Eastover petitioned the dispensary board not to rcappoint W. H. Thompson, the pres? ent dispenser, alleging that he had receipted for the- salary of a porter when no porter was employed, had been perniciously active politically and had closed the dispensary on one occasion without authority. FOR BARN WELL DISPENSARY. Governor Manning Names Members of New Board. Columbia, March 27.?The govern? or has appointed the following dis? pensary board for Barnwell county: C. H. Mathis, of Blackville; W. Mar? ltin Lightsey, of Fairfax; J. G. Davis of Williston. These take the place of j B F. Peeples, V. S. Owens and S. A. Wise, who were removed from office. We learn from good authority that Mr. I,. W. Boykin of Boykin, will plant one hundred acres in peanuts this year. Mr. J. N. Kirven, of Dar? lington, stated while here at the horse show that he expected to plant 40 acres in peanuts.?Camden Chronicle.. Advertised Goods="Sure Hits" A HIT! |\f OUR SATURDAY SPECIALS: "Cream Puffs/ "Chocolate Eclairs," "Victorias," "Cof? fee Rings" AND ALWAYS INSIST ON THE GENUINE Your Grocer Will Supply You The New York Bakery, Uptm RipriHitltiiat?BRADFORD BROS. Strike One! ?Missed it Completely ! ?But you don't want to miss these real bargains in men's suits. "Look 'em over" before you buy and you can't miss. The Sumter Clothing Co. - MEN'S WEAR THAT MEN WEAR" Batter Up! All ready to play?Well, skating is the most fun yet. Get "next" to this clean, healthful amusement. Come and enjoy yourself-I adies especially invited to come out. Good order always prevails. Masquerade Friday Night ^ ADMISSION 10 CENTS. Contestants-no admission at door?regular price for for Skates. PR1ZLS GIVEN. The Skating Rink, OLD TELEPHONE FACTORY-S HARVIN STREET. Talk It Over with your friends, if you like You must all agree that saving Mutual Xmas Cheques is THE way to pile up a big Xmas Sav? ings account. Each whole cheque given with $1 cash purchase accepted as a 2 l-2c deposit in a Xmas fund at the Peoples Bank. Cheques issured with cash purchases of less than $1.00 hold proportional values. Always ask for Mutual Xmas Cheques?means money in the bank to your credit, without effort on your part. The Following Merchants Give Them: H. L. TISDALE, BOSTON CANDY KITCHEN, CUTTINO AND McKNlGHT, McCOLLUM BROS., DIXIE CAFE, JONES' MEAT MARKET, W. H. SHELLEY AND SON, W. A. THOMPSON, ZEMP'S PHARMACY, SUMTER CLOTHING CO., DIXIE ELECTRIC COMPANY, SUMTER MOTOR COMPANY, W. B. BURNS & SON, BARNETT BROS., Bicycles and Supplies Candies and Fruits Groceries Ready to Wear Store For Ladies and Gentlemen Meats and Groceries . Furniture Jeweler Drugs and Sodas Mens and Boys Outfitters Electricians and Supplies Auto Supplies?Repairing Hardware Dealers Shoe Repairers Mutual Xmas Cheque Company Wf3 SCORED Because he bought his Gasoline, T'res, and Auto Accessories here. Of course he's "next'' to our high grade auto repair work. WE GIVE MUTUAL XMAS CHEQUES. SUMTER MOTOR CO., SAFE! A commission in Cleveland, O. p said in its report that good teeth ' increased mental efficiency on |9x the part of school children 50 to Qjjr 100 per cent over those who had 3 bad teeth. Tests made at Yale showed that students who masticated, "Fletcherized,"' their food thoroughly, had much greater power of endurance than those who did not. ?BE SAFE, by having us examine your teeth today. Sumter Dental Parlors, OVER SHAW & McCOLLUM DR. C. H. COURTNEY, Prop PLAY BALL! Well, wrho wants to get GOOD MEALS, always go to The Imperial Cafe Good Meals-Clean Service Everything Up to-Date. For Ladies' and Gents. Right at the Imperial Hotel JAMES NICH0L0S. MANAGER. 116 SOUTH MAIN STREET PHONE 506 HOME UN! We're scoring every day with our high-class bicycle repairing because we give it prompt and personal attention always. Come to us for bicycles and anything connected with their running. H. L. Tisdale, THE BICYCLE MAN" 45 SOUTH MAIN STREET