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WBU1AJI HUNTING MCFNSEs. ? **** Wrnfikm Declares Receipts +9 Cxjsusty Agent* Arc Ooruuieta, Aug. t.?W. H. Olbho*, tf.rn? warden, announced last tsstt It hu been brought to hin that several local game are giving receipts for sums fob banting licenses on the ground that these receipts will be 11 ******* to hunt. Mr. Glbbes declares thSA suc h licenses axe worthless and ha sugi ,ts that persons who have fa?s\ mm, b. sums to county game war ? take step to secure a return of money and send to the chief game en'i office for hunting licenses. Hcoimsbs are now being printed d will be ready for distribution in a.few dtvys. Bar. Glbbee makes a post ttrs statement that hunting licenses Issued t y local game wardens are ab? solutely worthless. >ItT IN HIS AOX)lTNTS. of Lose Sheriff II ickabrc lladly Thagles)?DIscrtimiK v of g*,Sso. Camden. Aug. 2.?A shortage amounting to S9,.1?0.f>0 has been dis? covered la the accounts of W. W. Hu?kat>>e. former sheriff of Korshaw County who died ?>mo months ago. I* A. ffoarson, ropretnting the comp? troller general's office, msde a thor? ough audit of the books of tho eher fat*s office shortly nfter Mr. Hucka tree's detth and It j discovered that ths shortage extended practically the entire time h* was in oiflce. tho prin? cipal fttins Lnvolvod being tax execu? tions. KaCh Of th-> bondsmen has been aoUfled that there Is a shortage, which they have been formally notified to make good. There belnir three differ sat sets of bondsmen this demand was refused on the *. ounds that the men who were on the bond from February I. 1917. to the date of the sheriff's death were responsible for only that part of the shortage which occurred after that date. The refusal of the last bondsmen makes it necessary to determine tit what time or times the shortage occurred and the matter was turned over to tho attorney general's office to determine th? amount that aseh set of bondsmen are liable for. As soon as this Is don< demand will bo mads upoit all the bondsmen for the> full amount of the shortage, di? vided, ss It occurrod, Into three dif? ferent periods. This probably will cause an Inter? esting I gal buttle. It la said that all the bondsr.ien have employed attor? neys to t\|.ht the case, the first two sets of bondsmen claiming that as they 'hi d been discharged from all liability the burden restii upon the last set of bondsmen and they of course claiming that they car. not be held for that part ef tho shortage which oc? curred before they bees me liable. Many friends of tho dead sheriff and those who were not his friends politically express themselves as hav? ing the utinoHt confidence In his in? tegrity and csn not bolleve that ho wss aol.'ly responsible for tho short - The following Is a list, of the bonds SS who have been served with no from the attorney general's office: From October 15. 19 12, the Gulf & ?antic Insurance Company of Co Pabia furnished a surety bond until XSSV It, 1'Jl.i. when trouble arose between the forrnor sheriff end Gov? ernor Manning and tho surety com? pany atked that they be rcllgved. After Sheriff Huckabce's reinstate? ment by the supreme court his bond was a privat? one. being furnished from May IS). 1916. to February 1. 1917 by M. 1>. Kelly. Rebecca L B?ckeltes. B L. Shirley. W. J. Dunn. >?. M. Pcarce. J. U Hluson, Karl II. Bowrn J It. Dinklns. J. T. Hough. J. T. Hough. Jr.. J. F. F.lllott and K s Vtlleptjsue. It is said thut after Feb? ruary I. 1917. these bondsmen asked to be relessed. From February 1. 1917 to the date of his death the following wore on his bond K II Do wen. J. T. Hough. J. T. Elliott. W. J. Dunn. K. S. Vfllepigue M Ok Kelly. J. U Hlnson snd Kebecca L. Hucka bee. Rape for Full <? racing. Clem? on College. Jul / 31.?Farmers who eipect to raise full litters of pigs should plan t ? mow rape for mazing. If sown about September 1st, It should be ready for grazing in about f." ds\s. Rape does bent on rich soil.. From four to five pounds of seed will be remiln I ggf acr<3. Sowing In the drill usually gives thi best results, isprehill) If the land In not very rich. The rows should be from IK to ::?> Inrhcn wide R Is al'vnys best to plant k large enough area so that the hogs ran be put first ort one part and then on the other. In this way one pnrt ein be recuperating while the stock are eating down the other. The sfjsrgla Kxpcrlment Station estimates the eo*t of growing an acre of MB* at from $r>.flO to $8.00 per ucre for seed, planting, care, fertilizers, snd rent of the Isnd, while the crop when used for hog grafting was worth $20.On to Sli.OO per acre. ??v ??- rT?r mi: und gott. KiiLser Says as Foes Multiply Ger? many's strength Increases. Berlin, via Copenhagen to London, Aug. 1?Emperor William has issued a proclamation to the German army and navy and German Colonial forces, it reads: 'The third year of the war has come to sn end. The number of our adversaries has increased, but their prospects of victory have not improv? ed. You crushed Rumania last your. The Russian empire once more trem? bles under our strokes. "Both countries sacrificed them? selves for the interests of others and now uro bleeding to death. In Mace? donia you forcibly withstood tho ene? my's assaults. In mighty battles on the western front you remain the mas? ters of the situation. Your lines arc firm, protecting your beloved home against the terrors and devastations of war. 'The navy has achieved good re? sults. It has threatened the enemies' command of tho sea and his very ex? istence. Far from homo a littlo Gor? man group Is defending a German colony against forces many times su? perior. "Victory in the coming year wiil again be on our side and on that of our allies. Ours will be tho final vic? tory. "With a deeply moved heart I thank you in my own name and hi that of the Fatherland for what you have achieved in this last year of the war, With veneration we remember the fallen who gave up their lives for the ^greatness und the safety of the Fatherland. "Tho war goes on, it is still being forced upon us, we shall fight for our existence In the future with firm reso? lution and unfailing courage. As prob? lems multiply, so does our strength increase. We are invincible. We shall te victorious. The Lord God will be with us. "William I. R .. in the Field August HARVEY TO COMMAND BRIGADE, i Diet riet of Columbia Regiment to Greenville. Washington, Aug. 2.?General Mann, chief of the militia division of the war department, today announced that the Third Infantry, National Guard of the District of Columbia, now in Camp at Fort Myers, will be sent to Cump Sovicr at Greenville and bri? gaded with tho two regiments of in? fantry of the National Guard of South Carolina. The First Separate Battalion of the District National Guard, Gen? eral Mann said, probably will con-1 tlnue for the present its existing de tail of guarding the water approaches of tho national capital, including the bridges acroai the Potomac and Aaa costia Rivers. The division at Greenville, original? ly the Ninth Division, In addition to the Third Infantry, District National Guard, will consist of troops of Ten? nessee and North and South Carolina, It is said. An interesting feature of the new orders to the Third District Infantry I is tho fact that It makes possible the assignment of Brigadier General Har? vey, commanding the District Nation? al Guard, to the command of the bri? gade at Greenville, of which it will form a \>art. General Mann declined to comment on that feature of the matter, but admitted that Gen. Har? vey wns available for that command nnd would not huve to compete with any onicer of similar rank in the South Carolina contingent complet? ing the brigade. HONOR TO DRAFTED MEN. Misguided Disposition to Exalt Volun? teer Over Him. In certain quarters and in too many, a misguided effort is making to draw an invidious distinction between the volunteer and the so-culled conscript. In some of the nearby towns the local authorities are encouraging the local newspapers to publish as a "roll of honor" the names of the young men who did not wait for the draft, but entered the army or navy out of freo will. The description Is correct enough In Itself -the roll is Indeed an honorable one. That nobody will de I ny. Its Implication, however, that the drafted men are somehow less deserv? ing of praise Is utterly wrong, and too energetic protest against that Implica? tion could not be offered. Tho advan? tage, If there were one, would be on tbe side of the "conscript" for every practiral argument is against the volunteer system as compared with a i fairly conducted selective draft. New York Times. STEAMER RCNS AGROI'ND. large Ship Wrecked In Tog Off Hall fax. Halifax, Aug. 4.?A large steamer ran ashore off here this morning in a drive fog. The censor has not an? nounced the name of the sbip. This is the second large steamer to run I aground off here within the week. COTTON MARKETING ASSOCIA? TION. nipwlPHlH1 Formed With Fifty Members and All Cotton Growers of Three Counties Will be Inivted to Join. The Tri-County Farmers* Cotton Marketing Association of Sumter, S. O.i composed of the cotton growers of Sumter, IiOC and Clarendon coun? ties was launched at the meeting held at Tobacco Warehouse at noon Friday. Chairman A. C. Phelps of the Sum? ter County Committee of Public Safety called the meeting to order and Mr. J. F. Williams was requested to act as chairman of the meeting with Sec? retary Kcnrdon of the Chamber of Commerce acting as secretary. About fifty cotton growers who were present joined tho association, among them some from Lee and Clar? endon counties. The following were elected directors: j J. M. Kolb, Sumter county. j W. L. Sanders, Sumter county. , W. A. Bowman, Sumter county. j R. M. Jenkins, Lee county. ! J. Frank Williams, Sumter county. N. L. Broughton, Clarendon county. G. A. Lemmon, Sumter county. j At a meeting of the hoard of di? rectors in the afternoon Mr. J. M. Kolb was elected permanent chairman of the hoard of directors and Mr. J. Frank Williams permanent secretary treasurer. The name "Tri-County Farmers* Cotton Marketing Associa? tion, of Sumter, S. C." was unani? mously adopted by the directors. The annual dues are $1.00 and 20 cents a bale for selling. The secretary of the Sumter Cham? ber of Commerce was requested to notify the bureau of marketing of the national department of agriculture that the association guarantees to fur? nish a room, equipment, and a clerk for the government cotton grader who will be sent to Sumter market on Sep? tember 1st. Mr. J. II. Higglnbothnm. of Atlanta, field agent of the bureau ")t marketing addressed the meeting yesterday and attended the directors' meeting in the afternoon. He gave much valuable assistance and informa? tion. With the permanent organiza? tion of the cotton growers, the Sumter Chamber of Commerce and its man? aging secretary now retire from any active participation in the affairs of the cotton marketing association wbJ.ch the commercial organization has been trying to organize for more lhan eighteen months. The cotton 1 growers will now have to handle their own association's affairs and they are thoroughly competent to do so. Mr. J Kolb, the president, Mr. Williams the secretary, and the other directors are ail successful farmers and business men and large cotton growers. Messrs. W. A. Bowman and G. A. Lemmon were named as selling committee wtth the sel'.'ng agent to bo selected later on. The Sumter Chamber of Commerce is gratified that the long and patient efforts of this organization to organize the farmers of Sumter, Lee and Clar? endon counties into some kind of marketing association has at last mot with success. The cotton grader sta? tioned here lust year and the grader to come here on September 1st to: the entire cotton season, were; secured by Congressman Lever and Secretary llcardon. Red Cross Work. The following letter from Mr. Asa G. Candler. Director of the Atlanta Branch Red Cross Supply Service, will be read with Interest by members of the Sumter Chapter: Mrs. T. F. Burpee, Sccty., Hcadquur ters Committee, Y. M. C. A. Build? ing. Sumter, S. C. Dear Madam: Under separate cov? er I am returning pajamas and bed shirt, which have been inspected und found to come up to the requirements in every respect. The bed shirt, we would suggest that you stitch right on the edge of the collar; In putting em? blems on garments, they arc to be stitched on the center of the pockets, just ut the bottom of the hem. The material used In the bed shirt is beau? tiful material, and we know quite ox pensive; you may use material not quite so heavy; we arc sure you will find the cost of the lighter weight material a little less than the twill used In this finished garment. ixst us congratulate you on your splendid work on these garments. With best wishes for your future success, we beg to rente ill Yours very truly. HUD CRnss BUPPLY SERVICE, Asa G. Candler, Jr., Dlrector( Atlanta Branch. New Honey. I am ROW extracting the new crop Of honey and am selling at the old price, 88 cents per quart, on draught, of lr. glass jars, lf> cents per quart. IfnVe 0 limited supply of white coilfh honey in sections, about otic s ound, that I am selling at 80 cents per section. Hend tn my resh.ence, 880 Wosl Hampton Avenue or I'hone No. 8, N. G. OSTEEN. ENBEAYORF.RS IN WAR. Ciii'istian Endonvorer Society Pianolas to Do Much Army Work? Columbia, Aug. 4.?The Christian Endeavor organization throughout the county is doing a great deal for tho young men in the training camps and for the betterment of conditions gen? erally. The program before the En dcavorcrs of the nation for the next two years, includes eight phases of effort for the men in the camps and the folks at home, and the aim of tho Endeavorers is to enroll in this cam? paign a million persons, these to be Known as tho Christian Endeavor Army of Universal Patriotic Service. In South Carolina the Endeavorers are doing a bit for the men in the camps. A "War Department" of the State Christian Endeavor Union has been formed, and this committee is helping in a good many ways. Miss Cora Hardin, of Chester, is superin? tendent, and already the department has begun a campaign among the En? deavorers to raise money to aid in the support of Bert Corcoran, the president of the State union, who has offered his services ns a secretary of the Y. M. C. A. for war duty. Mr. Corcoran has already been accepted for this form of service. The week of August 19-26 has been set aside by the Endeavorers as "Bert Corcoran Week," and during these days a drive will to made for the fund necessary for this phase of the work. The Endeavorers of Greenvllo have begun a plan of getting in touch with the Endeavorers who are and will be in the camp there, and their aim is to "meet, entertain and encourage" every Endcavorcr and every young man interested in the affaire of the church who may bo in the Greenville camp. Tho work the Endeavorers are endeavoring to do for the soldiers is meeting with hearty support. Mr. Allen Nicholson, of Union, says it's tine work for the Endeavorers to do, and he has sent a check to apply on the fund. Rev. J. P. Marion, of Sum? ter, is another backer of the move? ment. The Endeavorers of Greenville last Sunday night had a patriotic meet? ing, when testaments were distributed to the men of one of the divisions stationed at Camp Sevier. A largo number of these men were in attend? ance upon this special meeting of the Endeavorers. Nearly a dozen young men have gone from the Endeavor Society of tho First Presbyterian Church of Columbia alone, and al? most every society in the South has one or more of its members follow? ing the flag. The following pledges provide en? listment in the Christian Endeavor Army of Universal Patriotic Service: 1. As a soldier or sailor or in the hospital service. I will strive always to act as a Chritsian, loyal to God and Country. 2. I will during tho coming year seek to increase in some measure the world's food supply. 3. By food economy and by wise thrift, I will strive to prevent needless waste, that others may have more. 4. I will preserve so far as I may tho fruits and produce of the soil for future use. 5. I will cgage in some form of Red Cross relief work, contributing money or making needed articles for those who arc lighting our battles at the front. 0. I will endeavor by sympathy, prayer, personal correspondence and in other ways to help one or more of the men with the colors. 7. Realizing that there is especial need to keep the Area of religion burn? ing brightly in these serious and crit? ical days of war, I promise renewed allegiance to my cuhrch and to the meetings and work of my Christian Endeavor Society. 8. 1 will strive to keep free from rancor and personal hate and when the war is over I will do my utmost to promote the spirit of Christian fellowship between the denominations and the races of our own country and among the nations of the world. From The Daily Item. Aug. 3. For the last few days, more tobacco than usual has been brought to the local market, as a number of prizes have been offered to those who bring the greatest number of pounds to the warehouse during the week. Though a large number of pounds have been sold within the last few days, today is to be the banner Jay, as double bonuses are to bo given away. The Average price paid yesterday for the H;,t;7s pounds, which were sold at Glenn's warehouse, was $Ui?.ld, while there were several piles which ran as high as $:J7. The following are some of the sales made: (1. \V. .Mahomy, ::ni pounds at $:'.T; B, W. Brogdon, 556 pounds at $::7; W. C. Plowden, 540 pounds at |36; K. W. Coker, 117?' pounds at $30; R. S. Green, 500 pounds at $:10. Beeswax Wanted. See me before you sell your wax. 1 will buy it for cash at the best cur rent price. N. O. OSTBEN. TOBACCO PRIZE SALE Prizes Distributed Today to First Week Prtae Winners. From The Daily Item, Aug. 3. As today was the big prise day of tho week, a huge amount of tobacco was brought into town and disposed of at Qlenit'S Warehouse. Two sales were conducted this morning instead of one. which is usually held each day. j The largest prise, $50, was won by Mr. R. W. Coker. Mr. T. H. Edens won a prize of $ 15, Dennis A Scar? borough won one of $25, and Mr. B. T. Minis won one of $5. The highest price which was paid for tobacco today was $4 0. Dennis &? Scarborough having sold one hun? dred pounds at that price. Some of the other high prices of the day were: Reuben Bowen, 550 pounds at $28; R. D. Tlsdale, BsQ pounds at $2S; Clar ence Flointning, 640 pounds at |30; E. J. James, 624 poundb at $3:5. Mr. T. H. Edens disposed of one lot of 3. 704 pounds, for which he received $931.1)5. I teal Estate Transfers. The following real estate transfers have recently been recorded in the auditor's office: Laura W. Ivcbby to W. H. Flowers, one strip of land on Kendriek street. ?. D. Leo, et si., as executors of the will of If. Moise. to W. H. Flow? ers, one lot on Kendriek street. W. H. Walton to Mrs. Adele M?sts, one lot on Salem Avenue. Cicero Ecvan to R. W. Westberry. one tract of land in the county con? taining 11 1-2 acres. W. Loring Lee and Anna L. Jen? nings to Anna C. Loring, two lots in the city. t NOT TOO LARGE NOR TOO SMALL This Bank is not TOO BIG, nor TOO LITTLE It is BIG ENOUGH to give confidence aud assurance to its customer!. j It is SMALL ENOUGH to give careful attention to YOUR ! aftai is. ? YOUR little account will not be neglected. ; And no mattet how L ARU 10 your account, we can take ? care of it. I THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK ; United States, County and City Depository ; The Oldest Banking Institution in the County PLEAD THIS RESOURCES MORE THAN A MILLION DOLLARS. PATRONS MORE THAN TWO THOU SAND. WE MAKE IT TO YOUR INTEREST TO DEAL WITH US. Not the youngest nor the oldest, but the Strongest?and the mostanxiouR to serve you. The National Bank Of South Carolina C G. ROWLAND. President. F. E. HINNANT. Cashier LIBERTY UPHELD "The God who gave us life gave us liberty at the same time." Thus Thomas Jefferson, author of our beloved Declaration of Independence, linked liberty with life as the natu? ral heritage of mankind. One Hundred and Forty-one Years have not dimmed the significance of these words for the heart of America. Today we are at war against autocra? cy and militarism, upholding liberty as the fundamental right of man. not for ourselves alone but for the peo? ple of all nations. The National Bank of Surnter. tmttmmtmatttttttn:i:t?nttttttm:n:!mtmttmmtmmmmr?mitttmtmtmtttui j Evci ything in the Building Line All Kinds oi Feed BOOTH & McLEOD, Inc. EVKRY HUNG AT ON K PLACE I Phones 10 ? 631 a?nmimiHIIHIlllll>nt?tTlttlIltlHlllllltttfMtftmmttttt?'