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The Washington herald., 1911-01-15
GERMAN BANKS COMBINE.
Old Institutions AmalEa mate with
Huge Capital.

Berlin. Jan. lion the first of this
month an important banking amalGama-
ton became operative in Berlin. Schick-
Ter Brothers. the Oldest banking institu-
ton in Berlin, founded in 11l2 which pos
sesses the confidence OF the Prussia n
royal house, whose financial affairs il
has managed since the time of Frederick
the Great, has Joined forces with Del
bruck, Leo & Co. the chief partner of
which, Ludwig Delbruck. is the Kaiser's
financial adviser and a member Of the
supervision committee Of the great firm
of Krupp.
The joint capital is sl..5oo. 900. Interest
in this amalgamation on the continent
lies chiefly in the fact that it is taken to
signify a new and close tie between
French and German finance, since two
members Of the Schickler firm reside
permanently in Paris. 1t is also consd-
cred to mark a notable turn in the tide
against the dominant influence of the
great joint stock banks in Germany,
against which private banks have hither-
to been powerlesS.
The Washington herald., 1911-01-15
OCEAN LINERS INSURED.
Olympic and Titanic Garry $4,000. 900
Policies.

London, Jan. 1.-THE two new
White Star giants. Olympic. and
Titanic, have been insured this week
in the London Marine Insurance
market for 100000 each. With the ex-
ception of the two Cunarders, Lusitania
and Mauretania, which are subsidized
by the British government and were
valued when new at 100000 EACH no
other steamer in the British merchant
service has ever reached that sum for
insurance purposes.
The Olympic and Titanic insurances
have been placed on special conditions,
which prove that the underwriters are
immune from all claims under 50,OO0,
but are liable for all damages in ex-
cess Of that sum. Both liners are now
under construction at Belfast by Har-
land & Wolf.
The Washington herald., 1911-01-15
KINGS UNCLE Is COMING.
Duke Of Connaught to Be Governor
General of Canada.

London, Jan. 1L-Despite all reports to
the contrary, your correspondent is able
to announce authoritatively that the
Kings uncle, the Duke of Connaught, will
be the next governor general of Canada
Moreover, it can be stated that his royal
highness is practically kept out Of his
job by Earl Grey. the prGent governor
general Of the Dominion. Back of this
curious condition there lies . still more
curious story.
Earl Grey some time ago wanted to re-
sign but was requested BY the govern
ment to remain in once 0sG the corona
ton SO as to allow the duke to attend
to the ceremonials Of that occasion.
Earl Grey did not relish this and re-
ports began to be circulated that the duke
fought shy Of his Canadian appointment
and was deferring - long - possible
his move to Ottawa.
Asa matter Of fact, he Duke and
Duchess Of Connaught hA1 made all prep
arations to leave for CAnn1a immediate-
ly after the coronat3on. Aeenwhile, to
their chagrin Earl Grey ~ informed
his government that if - btayed. he
would stay for yeaf TIT until Sep
tember. 10 - to gee - Ghdian nsh-
Ing"
The Washington herald., 1911-01-15
BAN ON BISMARCK'S BOOK.
Memoirs Will Not BE Published OF
kaiser's Order.

Berlin, Jan. lit is announced from
Berlin that the third volume Of Bis
marck's memoirs will not be published
during the present Kaiser's lifetime
The first two volumes were published
some years ago and contained many in
teresting revelations concerning political
events Of the period of Bismarck's Off
cial career and many sidelights on the
of those times
The third volume is known to contain
an unfavorable account Of the present
Kaiser. written in connection with the
circumstances which led to Bismarck s
dismissal from Office in 1890. two years
after William lis accession to the throne,
when the Iron Chancellor conceived a
fierce hostility toward the young, i'm
petuous monarch.
The Washington herald., 1911-01-15
MARRIAGE BUREAU ON ICE.
Skating Club in Paris Results Fl
International Alliances.

Paris, Jan.s.14.-The Skating Club Of
Paris. founded by Mrs. John G. Leish-
man. wife Of the American Ambassador
to Italy. has taken on a new lease of
life. Formerly it met every Friday, now
it holds reunions twice a week. On these
occasions the Plaise de Glace is given
over exclusively to the members of this
fashionable club.
This exclusivehess, however, has Gre
ated a sort of skating aristocracy and
our bourgeoistic resents the creation Of
a new caste. Hence the skating club has
many enemies. Outsiders say spitefully
the club is simply a matrimonial bureau
in disguise. Others refer to it as Mrs.
Leishman's Folly" AS a matter Of fact
the skating club is a skating club pure
and simple and a very nice one at that.
It is true that 1t was at this club that
Miss Leishman met the late Count Con-
tuat de Brion. was wooed by him and
afterward became his wife. This is the
reason perhaps why jealous nonmem-
bers declared the club Is a sort of mat
rfmonial bureau. There. too, I remember
now that Mrs. Hamilton Paine also met
her new husband. the Duke de Praelin.
The Washington herald., 1911-01-15
SILENT ON SUFFRAGE
British Officials Are Mum on
W0man's Rights.
HOUSE SAID TO FAVOR VOTES
VIII Not be known Until
Agitation II Resumed and Inn
mediate Enfranchisement IL De-
manded," Says SuRraEist Organ.
Societies Keep Record of Pledges.

London, Jan. H-"Untii the work OF
agitation begins again and the demand
for the immediate enfranchisement of
women is laid before them in definite
form, it will not be known how far the
attitude of the government toward wom-
an suffrage has been modified by recent
political events" says Votes for Women.
What is plain. it declares. is that the
new House of Commons contains a very
large and an increased majority in favor
of enfranchising women. The different
suffrage societies have made careful in
quiry as to the record and pledges OF
each individual member of Parliament.
and the result is as follows:
Members Of Parliament prepared to vote for
woman suffrage bill on the lines Of the on-
ciliation bill NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Ds
adult suffrage only.
Members who are prepared TO vote for still
more moderate measure Of suffrage,
though they voted against the Cancellation bill.
Members who neutral were absent during
the second reading Of the ccnciiation bill or
to whose views information is yet available. IS
Crown Not Selected.
Queen Mary has not yet selected the de-
sign for her crown for the coronation.
As Queen Consort a crown has to be
specially made for her. as the state
crown is worn by the King.
Only a certain latitude of choice is al
lowed the Queen. She may decide on
the shape with regard to the curving of
the arches and their number: that is all.
The crown must consist of a circle of
diamonds resting on narrow ermine
border. a cap Of crimson velvet. four
crosses. and four diamond fieur-de-lys. as
in the state crown. The diamonds will
be set in platinum. but the pose Of the
hoops can be suggested by any crown
of any period the Queen prefers. whittier
Hanoverian. Stuart, Tudor. or Plantag
enet.
surmounted by a cross. Queen AleNan-
dra chose to have eight hoops. after the
fashion Of the crown of James l. instead
of four, and the arches were not SO
raised.
The present state crown was made from
jewels taken from old crowns and other
ornaments at the command OF Queen
Victoria. 1t has now in addition to one
large ruby one large broad shaped sap
phire. sixteen sapphires. eleven emeralds.
four rubieS. I36S brilliant diamonds, liza
rose diamonds 147 table diamonds, four
drop shaped pearls, and 27S pearls with
the smaller of the Cullinan diamonds in
set
The Washington herald., 1911-01-15
Queen Mary Buys 1t Home,

London. Jan. H-oueen Mary is
following the example set by her
mother. the Duchess of Teck. who
at the time of her daughters
wedding with the present King declared
that for the trousseau mot a yard of
cambric or linen. OF flannel or tweed.
of lace or ribbon should be bought out.
side the kingdom and who kept to her
word. Queen Mary is having her coro-
nation robes and gowns for court func-
tions al well as the opening Of Pariia.
ment gown made by a British firm of all
British material She has ordered eight
dresses SO far and work on them has
commenced.
The Washington herald., 1911-01-15
OBJECT TO CARNEGIE GIFT.
German Papers Do Not Want Gift
from Iron Master.

Berlin, jan 1L-It was noticeable when
the Carnegie hero fund for Germany was
announced. not q single expression OF
gratitude could be found In the German
press The Span German News now de-
plores the fact that the Kaiser accepted
1t. as. it says, Germany Is no longer a
land Of beggars but is rich. even too rich.
It ought not take q strangers money for
such q purpose
The Social Democratic organ at Leipzig
says officially Germany should be asham-
ed. 1t points out that the Reischst1g re-
Gently rejected . proposal to use a COM
pulsory insurance Law to aid the widows
and orphans Of victims Of accident and
and disaster. II adds that Carnegie's g
money was vrung from the blood and
bones OF American workmen and Euro
pean Immigrants. Tho Kaiser, the paper
says. has no right to thank Carnegie In
the name g tle German peoU
The Washington herald., 1911-01-15
PRICES OF FURS TO FALL.
Hunting Returns from Siberia Show
Plentiful supply for Women.

Plentiful supply for Women.
Paris. Jan. H.-Pleasant news for the
ladies is contained in a report from the
French consul at st. Petersburg. to the
effect that the hunting returns for the
last few months in Siberia promise re-
duction in the prices Of furs. Common
foxes, crmines. martens. and white foxes
are abundant Squirrels are scarcer than
In 1902
Ermine. which was quoted at the begin
ming OF the winter at 90 rubles. has
fallen to Is rubles. compared with 80
and 5 rubles for the same article in 1909.
Martcn was quoted at Is rubles. as
compared with 10 the previous year. and
white fox at 10 rubles. as against 2l.3
rubies in 1909
The Washington herald., 1911-01-15
C.valieri Not Comics.

Paris, Jan. 14-Mme. Lima Cavalieri. the
opera singer. who is the wife Of Robert
winthrop Chanler. started for Russia to-
day. She will give six performances at
st. Petersburg. including one Of ''Thais.'
Before leaving Paris Nine. Cavalieri said
although her health had been restored,
she did not feel strong enough TO sing In
Boston or New York
The Washington herald., 1911-01-15
THREATENS TO SUE VATICAN.
Marquis Whose Decoration Was An.
nulled- May Seek Damages.

nulled- May Seek DamaEes.
Rome. Jan. 14.-Mr. Macswiney. for
merly a papal chamberlain. whose heredi-
tary title of marquis, a pontiical decor
alton, was recently annulled by the
Pope. threatens to claim from the Vatican
the restitution of the 5000 he paid for
the marQuisate and damages. as the an
nullment is unprecedented in heraldry.
The Vatican refuses to refund the
money. which, it says, does not repre-
sent the price of the title. but was a
charitable contribution made when the
donor was a Catholic. and hence ire
vocable. Mr.. Macswiney. owing to his
divorce and remarriage, is now Prot
eStant.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-05-24
GOVERNOR TO PARDON MANY. !
ALL CHRONIC INVAIIDS AMONG
CONVICgS TO BE SET FREE.
GOV. BlCaSo Made Personal Inspection
of PcnitCntiary and Afterwards An
nounCcd His Intention to Pardon
MI Prisoners Who are SufTcrin"
with Chronic Ill Health

Columbia, May 19.-Following a
personal inspection Of the Peniten-
tiary this morning in company with
Chairman Sanders, of the Board of
Directors Governor Blease announc-
ed it as his intention to set free all
prisoners disabled by chronic i'll
health. This will remove from the
big prison many cOnvicts. some Of
whom are serving life sentences. Gov
ernor Blease will, in each case, re-
quire a certificate from the prison
physician as to the fact Of disability.
He said such convicts were a burden
to the State. The Governor also said
he would not call a special session Of
the directors, but at their meeting
June Z, would urge them to cancel
the hosiery mill contract. If this con-
not be done legally, otherwise an ef-
fort may be made to have the mill
condemned by the health authorities
on sanitary grounds.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-05-24

Louisville, May 1S.-The ell ,ction OF
the Rev. Dr. Russell Cecil, pastor OF
the Second Presbyterian Church, OF
Richmond. Va. 10 succeed the Rev. j.
w. Bachman, ID. D.. of Chattanooga,
Tenn. as moderator; the receiving
OF four committee reports and an ad-
dress by the Rev. Henry Alexander
White. ID. ID. LII d.. of Columbia, s.
C.. celebrating the semi-centennial,
marked the first days session of the
General Assembly of the Southern
Presbyterian church.
DIR. Cecil was elected on the third
ballot. receiving 1875 votes, while the
Rev. Juninus II. French. ID. D., pastor
of the First Presbyterian Church, of
Fort Worth, received SO votes.
There were seven nominations, as
follows; DIR. Cecil. DR.. French. the
Rev. Alex ID. Mcclure. of Whining
ton. n. c.; the Rev. j. w. Walden.
Eutaw. Ala; the Rev. Thos. e. Cor
nish. Atlanta; the Rev c. c. Carson,
Bristol, Tenn. and former Governor
J. Hoge Tyler. East Radford, Va.
The following reports were sub
mitted: Executive committee. on
foreign missions. on home missions,
and publications and Sabbath school
work. and on Christian education and
ministerial relief.
pr. Russell Cecil. the newly elected
moderator. is one OF the most prom
inent ministers in the Presbyterian
Church. He has been a commission
or In the General Assembly eight
times. and has always been a prom
fnent worker. lie was born i'm WAYNE
County. Kentucky. October 1, 1853.
The address OF DIR. Henry Alexan-
der White. OF Columbia. s. c., In
celebration OF the semi-centennlal was
on Tho Origin of the Presbyterian
Church In the United States" He
spoke OF the causes which compelled
the organization OF the body and Of
the heritage OF her membership un-
der tho English Church.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-05-24
POLICE FIND LOST RING.
King Taken from RcSidcnsc OF Mrs.
Tobin Recovered Friday.

y very valuable diamond ring be
longing to Mrs. Minis who boards at
Mrs. Tobins on Washington street,
which was lost from the residence sew
eral days ago was found by Policeman
owens ON Friday in the hands of
a small negro boy named Leo Wright
who lives at els South Harvin Street.
The police were notified several
days ago of the loss of the ring,
which was valued at $500, but
at the time Mrs. Minis was unable to
account for its disappearance. Later
she learned that the small son Of her
washerwoman, Hattie Wright, had
been in the house on the day that
the ring was lost shortly before the
ring was missed. Mrs. Minis had
left the ring on her bureau while
talking to the washerwoman end it
was gone when she returned to the
room later.
Policeman Owens was sent out by
Chief Bradford to look up the boy TO
'e if he had the ring. This Mr..
owens did and after visiting the
boys mother, who knew nothing
about the matter of the ring, went on
to school, where he found the boy.
At first Leo would say nothing about
the ring. but when he was taken home
and told that he would not be put in
Jail if he told where it was, he con-
fessed TO taking the ring and brought
1t out from the place under his bed
where he had hidden it,
II seems that the boy is only about
eight years old and on this account
he was not arrested, but his parents
were instructed to punish him as they
thought best. The parents Of the boy
are respectable colored people and
were very much upset by the trouble
into which their small son had got
ten himself.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-05-24
COY. WILSON WILLING TO AC-
CEPi,.
Announces That He IL Not Seeking
Nomination but VIII Accept IL IL
offered.

Portland. Ore. May 1S.-Gov.
Woodrow Wilson OF New Jersey ar
rived today and spent the afternoon
In conference with Democratic ma
tional committeeman from Oregon,
Washington and Idaho. Gov. Wilson
declared his intention of devoting
most OF his time In Portland to a
study OF the Oregon primary law
which. he said, he heartily indorsed,
although he was willing TO admit it
would not work so successfully in all
parts OF the country as 1t appeared TO
work I'm this State.
Asked whether he would be a cam
dtdate for the Democratic nomina-
ton. he replied:
Il certainly shall not seek the nomi-
nation, but no man is too big to refuse
It."
Tonight Gov. Wilson was the guest
OK honor and principal speaker at the
banquet Of the Commercial club.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-05-24
Saved Child ON Death.

After our child had suffered from
severe bronchial trouble for a year."
wrote c.. II. Richardson. Of Richard
sons Mills. Ala, we feared it had
consumption. 1t hal bad cough all
the time. We tried many remedies
without avail. and doctors medicine
seemed as useless. Finally we tried
DR.. Kings New Discovery, and are
pleased to say that one bottle effect
ed complete cure. and our child Is
again strong and healthy" For
coughs, colds, hoarseneSs, lagrippe, as.
thma, Group and sore lungs it is the
most infallible remedy that's made.
P'cie 30 cents and S1.00. Trial boz.
tie free. Guaranteed by Sibert's
Drug Store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-05-24
Warming to Railroad Men.

f.. :. Bacon, IL East ST., Bathr, Mc.,
sends out this warning to railroaders:
"A conductor on the railroad, my
work caused a chronic inflammation
Of kidneys, and 1 was miserable and
all played out. A friend advised
Foley Kidney Pills and from the day
| commenced taking them, began to
regain my strength. The inham-
nation cleared and I am far better
than | have been for twenty years,
The weakness and dizzy spells are a
thing of the past and | highly "ocOm-
mend Foley Kidney Pills" w. w.
Sibert.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-05-24
Small POX i'm County.

Five new cases of small pox have
been discovered on Mr. Il. III. Edens'
and Mr.. Ed. Parker's places'at Provi-
dence. The cases have been quaran-
tined and all possible precautionary
methods have been taken to keep
the disease from spreading. a doctor
is now doing much vaccinating in
the neighborhOOd and it is probable
that the disease will stop where it
now is unless other persons have al
ready been exposed to 1t and take it..
Ii is reported that the disease was
brought to the places by a negro
coming from Florida, who had it to
break out on him shortly after his
arrival
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-05-24
In the Wake of the Measles.

The little son Of Mrs. O. B. Pal
'aer. Little Rock. Ark. had the
measles. The result was severe
cough which grew worse and ne
could not sleep. She says: "One
bottle of Folcy's Honey and Tar com
pounded completely cured MIN and
NJ has never been bothered since"
Group, whoOping cough, measles
cough all yield to FOley's Honey and
Tar Compounded. The genuine is In
the yellow package always. Refuse
substitutes w. w. Sibert.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-05-24
\ PECULIAR ACCIDENT.
Man Fell on Railroad Track and Broke
His Neck.

Columbia. May 2O.-John Strong,
while walking on the Seaboard track
entering Columbia from the North,
caught his foot between the ties, fell
across the rail and broke his neck,
according TO his ante mortem state
ment, although Coroner Walker holds
his companion, Wallace Austin, to
await further investigation
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-05-24
State OF Ohio. City of Toledo.
-, cas- County.

-, cas- County.
Frank j. Cheney makes oath that
ne Is senior partner OF the firm of
II. J. Cheney & Co. doing business i'm
the City OF Toledo. County and state
aforesaid. and that said firm will pay
the sum Ot ONE HUNDRED DOL
LARS for each and every case OF Ca
tarrh that cannot be cured by the
use OF Halls Cataarh Cure.
FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn 20 before me and subscribed
In my presence. this 6th day OF De-
cember. \. D.. 1856.
\. w. GLEASON,
(Seal) Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh cure Is taken inter
Rally. ana CCis dli iectly on the blood
and mucous surfaces Of the system.
Send for testimonials free.
r. j. CHENEY 4 co. Toledo. ..
Sold 10y al. Druggists. zoe.
Take Halls Family Pills for con-
stipatiOn.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-05-24
In the Police Court.

There were only two cases Co be
tried In the Police Court Friday.
Donald Gregg. for reckless driving
got 81 or four days.
Geo. Mcdonald. for reckless driv-
Ing. not being present. forfeited bal
In the sum Of $3.50. $3.50 was to &c
to ID. j. Chandler for repairs tC
his bicycle.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-05-24

Mr.. l.. f. White, superintendent of
streets, has been given leave from
duty for some time and Mr.. w. a.
Trihhlc of the police force. is now
acting as supcrinteuGen, If streets.
Mr.. White is sperdius hl7 TIA. or,
from duty looking after soMe eXtcn-
sive repairs and renovation which are
being made on mis- mouse on North
Main street.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-05-24
POTASH CONFERENCE AGREE
MENT.
Germans and Americans Decide as 10
Prices and Adjustment of SUPER
contingent Tax.

Hamberg, May 1.-THE German
American potash conference today
reached a full agreement regarding
the prices OF potash and for an ad-
justment of a supercontingent tax.
Fhe text OF the oCrccmcnt Is now
being drafted and new contracts win
be- arranged immediately.
Details of the agreement have uot
yet been made known, but preliminary
German inspired statements intimate
that some increase in the American
prices is involved.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-05-24
Contributors TO Auction Booth.

The following additional donations
were made to the Civic League auc-
tion booth by merchants Of the city:
ThompsOn's Jewelry Store, a hand
some picture.
schwartz Bros. rose bowl.
sumter Drug store. toilet articles.
sumter Book store, a picture.
Boston Candy Kitchen. an assort-
mont of candy.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-05-24
HOW TO CULTIVATE COTTON.
Some Advice Given out BY the Late
Dr. Knapp.

Atlanta, May 19-Thc manage
ment Of the southern Railway com
| pany, while appreciating the impor-
tance Of diversified farming and live
stock raising to the agricultural de-
| Nclopmcnt Of the Southeastern States.
| is convinced that it is to the interest
of the entire section that the produn-
| tion Of cotton should not only be
| maintained, but increased. The de-
mand of the world calls for a large
supply of cotton from year to year.
1t is President Finley's opinion that.
if the growing of this commodity in
Africa and other parts of the world
is not to be stimulated, the South
must increase its production. Results
that have been obtained by individual
farmers demonstrate that this can be
done by securing a large average Weld
per acre, and, that at the same time,
| ample areas Of land can be devoted to
the growing of other crops and to
live stock raising.
Only few weeks before his DEATH
the late DR.. S. A. Knapp, of the Uni
ted States Agricultural Department,
prepared for the Southern Railway
company concise recommendations as
how best to increase the average
yield Of cotton per acre. The COM
pany has had these recommendations
printed on heavy cardboard and has
had copies posted in its stations, in
country stores, and at other places
where they can be read by large num-
bers of cotton growers.
DIR. Knapp's advice is as follows:
/. Prepare deep and thoroughly
pulverized seed bed, we'll drained.
Break in the fall, to a depth Of s, 10
or 2 inches, according to the soil. Use
the implements that will not bring
too much of the sub-soil to the sur
face. (The foregoing depth should
be reached gradually if the bed is
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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-05-24

EX-Postmaster General Thomas L.
James, at the age Of so, has taken a
blushing bride. Who is that shame
faced individual beating it for the
tall timbers. YOU ask. gentle reader?
That-oh. that's old Doc Osler.-Al-
lentOwn Democrat.