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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-06-01
SHOWER FOR BRIDE-ELECT.
Miss Claudia Fraser Entcrtains i'm
Honor of Miss Halle Jones.

y social event of interest To Il
great many people in this city was
day afternoon by Miss Claudia Fraser
at her home on North Main street in
homo Of Miss Halle Jones, whose
MARI age to Mr.. Yates Yeadon is an
noun,ed for June 9th.
The parlor, where the guests were
received, was beautifully decorated
with green and white cut flowers as
if for a wedding, and the heact-
shaped score cards on which gold
hearts marked the scores helped TO
carry out this scheme of decorations
Heart dice was the game of the af-
ternOOn and a pleasant half hour
was spent in this amusement. After
wards the guests were requested to
write their wishes for the brdc-to-
be. These wishes were read aloud be-
fore they were presented to the guest
of honor. Guided wish bones were
presented as faVorS to each of the
guests. ON that presented to the
bride~elect were pair of beauty
pins, which she was asked to keep as
a souvenir of the occasion.
After an ice course had been scrv-
ed, the guests were asked into the
dining room which was also taste
fully decorated. The lights were Gov
cred over with pink. and "A shower of
pink malene ribbon and sweet peas
was suspended from the chadclicr
producing softening and beautiful
effect. ON the table underneath
cupids were seen playing hide and
seek among the foliage and on top of
large cake. which graccd the cen
ter Of the table, cupid sat onthroncI.
The hrido-to-bc was called upon To
cut the cake which she did i'm dainty
manncr, and which she found to a.
iilled with many beautiful presents.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-06-01

position this year had been: My
Ideas Of What Home Should Be"
and the time was seventy minutes.
Miss Julia Reynolds and John +.
Moore We're the winners of these two
prizes.
Following came the declamations.
There were eight contestants picked
from the class in preliminary con-
test several months ago. These con-
tested for the Rhame Declaimers'
medal which is offered annually by
Mr.. w. f.. Rhame to the best de-
claimer Of the graduating class. All
Of the declamations we're extremely
we'll chosen, being decidedly the best.
by any graduating class, and all were
delivered in an excellent manner. In
fact it was hard for the hearers to
decide upon which ones We're bet
ter than others. and it is probable
that the judges also had a hard time
in coming to their conclusion. even
though they put down on paper the
record Of each orator. The decision
will be announced and the medal will
he presented tonight during the cX-
erciScs.
lnterspersed with the other mum
bcrs Of the programme music was
furnished by the sumter Band one
Of the new, but efficient organizations
Of the city. The band was heartily
applauded by the audience ana help
cd To great extent to make the
evening interesting and pleasant.
The doclaimers and thoir declama-
tions We're rs follows:
The Wild Olive Wreath-Eogor sid
dan.
Robert +. T.oe-E"bort Lee Dough-
crty.
Americas MiSsion-Alon Brown.
Spartacus 10 the Roman Envoys-
Moultrie DcLorme.
The Polish E"y Edward Wright.
Found Guilty If High Treason-John
Moore.
The March Of Mind-Rohert Reaves.
Regulus to the Carthaeinians-Wil
son Spann.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-06-01
DISTRICT DEMOCRATS SPLIT.
One Bolt Among Boilers Follows
First Division--One Convention In
structs for Clark.


Washington. May 29.-District of
Columbia Democrats split into three
factions today as a result of attempts
20 hold convention to name dele
gates To the Baltimore national con-
vention. one convention. held in
the appointed hall. after turbulent
scenes. In which the police partici-
pated. elected IL instructed Clark
delegates To cast the six votes to
which the district is entitled.
Boilers from the first convention
accompanied by National Committee
man f. ". Newman. went to another
hall. organized and elected another
set OF delegates. uninstructed. AS a
result OF a disagreement between the
factions In this convention. Nationa.
Committeeman Newman again bolted.
taking many delegates with him.
The local Democratic chairman. 4.
Fred Kelly. refused to cali We orig
inal convention or to issue credentials
20 any delegates.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-06-01
The AD." CLUB MEETING,
THINGS SEEN AND DONE BY yIsI-
TORS TO LONE STAR STATE.
Secretary Smell Tell, OF the Great
Convention of Advertising Men OF
America and England Recently
Held at Dallas-SOuth Carolina
Well Represented.

Texas is a great State and does
things in a large way" said AIr.
smell speaking of the recent advertis-
ing convention at Dallas. The great
est advertising experts Of the United
states, Canada and England were
gathered at this convention and they
We're royalty entertained by Texas
and the large cities of Texas. Dallas
alone spent 100000 in entertain
ment. The great automobile parade
contained 100 autos and came up
The main business street four abreast.
A luncheon was given at the Dallas
Country Club to the 5000 delegates.
The reception and ball given in honor
OF President Coleman was a special
feature. over 5000 people were
present and the decorations were
e'a' ate.
Tne convention by no means was
all entertainment. While the real
sessions Of the convention opened on
Monday, Sunday was made a special
day. Advertising men spoke from
nearly every pulpit in the city Sun
day morning. Sunday afternoon Pres
ident Coleman addressed a great mass
meeting on the work Of the Ford Hall
meetings in Boston, where every
creed and religious and non-religious
denomination was gathered to listen to
some famous speaker who may have
some particular message. Sunday
evening Or. Nj. Ashley Jones Of Au-
gusta sounded the key note Of the
convention in a plea for a higher
moral tone in all advertising. Boston
last year raised the standard Of
honesty in advertising, while the Dal-
las convention set up the standard Of
efficiency
No state in the Union receive
more advertising out 81 the Dallas
convention that South Carolina with
the single exception Of Texas. The
larger cities Of the State We're all
represented and they pulled together
in advertising the state. While the
other delegations were talking Of
their own cities, the delegations from
this state We're boosting the oppor-
tunities offered in South Carolina.
Charleston sent her Meistersngers
and they We're a special feature. The
next convention will be held in Bal
timore and it was determined by the
representatives Of the state that Il
special South Carolina train should
he sent to Baltimore. Every Ad Club
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-06-01
JAMES BEATEN IN KENTUCKY

senssor-eiect Fails I'm Contest for Con.
troa of Convention. Gov. McCreary's
Forces Winning.
Louisville. KY. May 2s.-Gov. ]. Il.
hcCreary defeated United states Sem
stor-elect Ollie James for temporary
chairman OF the Democratic State
convention here this afternoon By
swinging control OF the re-organized
State committee into the hands of the
administration forces and making the
election OF Rufus III. Van zandt. can
didate for State chairman. certain.
With enough delegates pledged for
Champ Clark to insure him solid
delegation OF rs votes from Kentucky
10 the national convention, interest
In today's meeting centred in the fac
uonai struggle. Mr.. James. whose
name had been used as rallying cry
for the anti-administration forces. as.
sumed personal charge of the fight
on the noor and presented his own
name Tor temporary chairman. Ali
<Dut tv0 counties bad voted before 1t
certain Gov. McCreary had a
~ and then Mr. James. who
~ 4kssping tally. arose and
melton which elected Gov.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-06-01
UNDERWOOD MEN ELECTED.
Picked a. Delegates to National Con-
vcntiOn.

Jacksonville, Fla. May 2S.-Re-
turns from the second Democratic
primary are still incomplete. Enough
figures have been secured, however,
to indicate that all of the Under
wood delegates to the national con-
vention have been elected. but it will
be impossible to give names of the
delegates until the officia. canvass. In
dications are that Congressman Clark
has been re-nominated as congress-
man from the Fifth district, and
Claude l.. Engle elected congress
man at large by probably 5000 ma
jority.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-06-01
LAFOLLETTE WONT RETIRE.
Senator Announces He Will be i'm
Race for Republican Nomination
Till Last Ballot.

Lacrosse, Wis. May Ex-senator
LaFollette here today reiterated en-
phatically that he would remain in
the race for the Republican presiden-
tial nomination on every ballot taken.
II deem this course necessary to
the integrity OF the progressive move
ment." he said. THE conditions COM
planned Of grew under both Roosevelt
and Taft. Those who are satisfied
should vote for one or the other of
these men. Those who wish a change
can not conscientiously support
either"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-06-01
MINNESOTA FOR WILSON.
GOVERNOR ASSURED OF THAT
STATES "a DELEG ATES.
Two Clark Delegates Elected hut VIII
be Bound by Unit Rulc-Othcr Dis
trtcts Easily Won.

Duluth. Mimi. May 29.-Woodrow
Wilson was Endorsed eulphatically AZ
the Democratic county conventions
held In Minnesota today. and solid
wilson delegation OF "a will be sent
to Baltimore. Two Clark delegates
were chosen In the st. Paul districts
but they will be bound for Wilson by
the unit rule TO be adopted at the
State convention. In all the other
districts the Wilson vote was over
whelming.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-06-01

IN the State is TO be strengthened and
enlarged. During the winter month
ly meetings will be held and the edu-
cational course furnished by the Nat
lonal association is to be taken up
and studied in order that each CITY
may understand advertising better.
Millions of dollars have been wasted
In useless advertising. Every city
and town has just so much money to
spend in advertising as represented
by its business houses. The city
that secures the most for this money
IN direct returns from direct adver-
tising is the city that will do the most
business and prosper. Sumter has ac-
complished a great deal along this
line during the past year. Her mer-
chants have combined to cut out all
frauds and fakes. They have ruled
out all program, booklet. special cards
and wasteful advertising of this ma
ture and are determined to get re-
suits for the money they spend The
study Of the best form Of writing ad-
vertisements which will appeal and
convince the prospective customer will
be taken up through the Sumter Az.
Cub. Sumter will not and should
be behind her sister cities in this re.
spect.
After the Dallas convention. a
thousand mile u was taken through
Texas in four special trains. Fort
Worth, Waco, San Antonio, Calves
ton and Houston were visited. The
delegates were royalty entertained at
these cities. Texas certainly "did her
self proud" and there were many les
sons to be learned by the visitors that
could be taken home Her farms.
farm buildings, splendid highways.
which We're built entirely by county
bond issues, and general air of pros
prise to the visitors. The Texas peo-
pie are proud of their cities and they
may we'll be. All Of the cities are
thoroughly paved. IT, streets show
care with beautiful Wen kept lawns.
and the absence of hig' hoard fences
is especially noticeable Nearly all
these cities have the commission
form of government an, hey adver-
,ttse that fact N tkcir !itsiature as an
inducement for settlers and investors
and they are proud Of their city gov.
ernments.
1T was great convention and
Baltimore will have to go some to
equal it.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-06-01
COLONEL WILL NOT ATTEND.
Declares It's Practically Certain He
Will Not be Present at Chicago
Gathering.

New York, May 30.-Col. Roose-
welt left at 1.S0 o'clock this morning
for Gettyburg. Pa. TO make two
speeches there today. one at lunch
con and one at a gathering of the
brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
on the battlefield OF Gettysburg.
AS he was about To board his
train, Col. Roosevelt was asked
whether he would attend the con-
vention at Chicago.
IL did not expect TO CO." he said.
II can not imagine anything that
would cause me to go. It's thousand
To one that / won't"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-06-01
TWO WILSON DELEGATES.
Fifth North Carolina District Gives
Instructions,

Greensboro, y. c.. May 29.-Den o.
Gratis of the Fifth congressional dis
trict in session here tonight re-nom.-
mated Representative Chas. Nj. Sted-
man and elected as delegates to the
Baltimore convention c. II. Hast
ings, Forsythe County; w. A. Graham.
Granville. Alternates, Victor s. Bry-
ant, Durham; j. +. Maynes, Surry.
They are instructed for Woodrow
Wilson.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-06-01
Consolidated Aug. 3, 1881.

that he has chance for the presi-
Dental nomination.
The platform indOrsed the actions
of the Democratic house on it's legisla-
tive record. warmly commended the
records of Speaker Clark, Gov. Ed
win l.. Norris and Senator Henry l..
Myers, reafiirmed the Denver plat
tween Taft and Col. Roosevelt as a
disgraceful episode.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-06-01
MONTANA FOR CLARK.
states Eight Delegates Instructed for
speaker

Butte. Mont. May 29.-Montana
Democrats In state convention here
this afternoon unanimously adopted
committee resolution indorsi1s the
candidacy for president of Speaker
Champ Clark. and instructed tho eight
delegates 20 vote for him.
They are 10 support him as long a.
the majority OF the delegation believes
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-06-01

The material for the 60Ni0 foot gas
tank arrived in the city Monday
morning and that AFTERNOON WAS he
ing hauled down 10 the plant build
ing and arranged 50 that the tank
can hc erected i'm the near future.
The sid"track has not yet nccn put
in by the Coast Limo and il is prob
able that the engine and boiler will
not be shipped until the sidctrack is
completed.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-06-01
uREy woopsox LOSES PLACE
Falls TO Gain Instructions for Rc-clcc
ton as National Committee. a
which He II Secretary.

Louisville. KY, May 29.-Urey
woodson of owensboro. KY. member
Of the national Democratic commit
tee for IS years. and secretary Of that
body for several years. failed to gain
the Instructions OF the State Demo-
cratic convention here tonight. His
successor will he John c. C.. Mayo.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-06-01

The work on the store adjacent to
the McCallWm Realty company build
ing i going ahead now. rs is that on
the foundation for the new buildings
ON the corner of Liberty and Sumter
Streets
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-06-01
SPEAKER WINS IN ARIZONA.
Clark Carries Primaries In New State
by Large Majority Over Gov. VIII

Phoenix Ariz.. May 29.--Speakcr
Clark carried Arizona In today's Dem
ocratlc presidential primary 10y vote
OF az least 2 Co l over Gov. Wilson.
according 90 returns received early to-
night.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-06-01

Mr.. G. T.. Sanders. Of Hagood. was
In the city Wednesday.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-06-01

MANY HEAR DISCLAIMERS,
DEC (L.AMATIONS PROBABLY THE
Bi.ST WHICH HAVE EVER
BEEN DELIVERED BN \
GRADUATING CLASS.

MOultric DcLOrmc Won Competitive e
Dri!i-City National Bank Prize
Went TO Miss Florence shaw and
George Bultman-Strauss Medals
Won by John Moore and Miss Julia
Reynolds - Other Features of
Commencement.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-12-24
A Word on
| Christmas Giving.

What we can afford is a pretty big
big factor in our Christmas plans, be-
cause we painfully Though natural
iy, eXasgerate the Importance 81
money. We make the adjustment OF
v hat We would like to do to what We
can afford to do serious problem,
and we worry to the sacrifice of the
Christmas spirit. says the Woman's
Home Companion.
The most miserable Christmas
present, the kind that no human be-
inc is rich enough to afford, Is that
Which is bought to make a show, to
exploit ones own vanity. 1t isn't
worth while to draw distinctions, be-
cause each of us knows prefectly well
v hen we're eXtravagant in present.
making, whether we are thinking
about making some one else happy,
or showing Off.
When you are tempted to buy a
".how-off'' present, remember that
the recipient has some rights. One
who understands will be made un-
happy by that gift. You know your
self that when you receive q present
that represents great sacrifice on
the part of the giver it makes you
feel miserable, even when the right
spirit of generous friendliness Is be-
hind it.
The cost in money is about the
est of measures for any kind of a
gift. The thoughtfulness in it, the
recognition of desire or things un-
asked for, the affection that goes
with it, counts for much more. Every
Christmas each Of us receives mes
sage that means more than the mos
expensive gift. Yet We forget that
sometimes in the perplexing sclec-
ton of presents for others.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-12-24

Eistletoe. The god of mischief ana
pOtentiate of the earth, LOki became
jealous Of Baldur's great popularity,
aid fastening an arrow from strong
branch of mistletoe, gave it to old
HOGur, showed him how to aim II
and in this way Baldur met death.
However, he was restored to life
but the mistletCe, placed under the
care OF Friga, was never again to De
an instrument of evil till it touched
the earth, the empire of Loki. This
is why the parasite is, in our bones
and churches, always suspended from
ceiling and chandelier or in windows.
When persons of opposite sexes pass
under it they give each other the
kiss of peace and love in the full as
surance that the epiphyte is no long
err an instrument of mischief.
The legend is pretty. Without
Such-the flowers OF sentlment-tue
Grid would be q humdrum affair IN
deed. Imagine a landscape barren
Of flowers and grass, with no singing
brook or piping birds, and VITA
dead-lcyel stretches of field and a
drab sky, and you can get a'picture
0. life without poetry.
The most off, whose temples are
showing white streaks or whose fea-
lures arc already grimly gray, ma
the Christmas-times gone by (with
their holly boughG, ivy and mistletoe
cleaning in the lamp or candle light
our sweetest memories.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-12-24
CHRISTMAS GREETING.

-. months that make tho year
, their allotted goal and here
a III his wintry panoply'
a. h,.is,mas bids grim sorrow nee'
no they who hear the voice
app, -. ~ his dull old world rejoice
,oo solemn nowadays;
an ar TOO busy long the ways
a'n,ed best for growing rich,
.,,oss Of the How and winch
-, better far forget yourself
other goals than place or pelf'
~ -, a brayely helping hand,
,n1 u more kindness in the land,
| .ist on giving folks a chance
| AZ, off the bonds of circumstance
h, each hour as it comes ana 81
all hours better as they go.
/ so,son such as this should be
IRE preface to felicity
one and all we voice the wish
\ nlen,y in the drawer and dish.
Ind happy hearts and minds at ease;
Of djscord and discomfort cease;
fe, one and all know only peace.
An AcrOstic.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-12-24
| Lakeland Girls Attend
Pretty Social Functions
Bar Barlow Bride.

Tor Barlow br1de.
The D. A. @. club entertained at
hncheon Wednesday afternoon at
he coy little home of Mrs. Rufus
fheatham on Hendry avenue in COM
bliment to Miss Bessie Summerlin,
(he bride-elect The dining room was
decorated in ferns, roses and potted
biants. The tables were laid with
kand-embroidered covers from China,
Ind we're dazzling with cut glass.
kilverware and hand-painted china.
3Thc Inn hcon was served in three
courses as follows: First. grape.
fmi, With cherries and crushed ice;
serold. iyed chicken, salad, pickles,
Div ) olly, hot biscuit; third, fruit
pm whipped cream, fruit cake,
Ilo, aase There were three tables,
Pie Hal party being seated at one
W. club members occupied the
|oh o. The bride-elect was pre-
en' with a hand-painted china
4 9lale as 4 token of love and OF
o. wishes. Present beside the
sue, q honor were Misses Olive
Sur Rim of Lakeland, the maid OF
leu Il the wedding; Edna Boyd.
ore, Daphne Lewis, Jessie
VII aS, Tommie Lee Wilson, Clara
He'l ason, Laura Butler. Lee Will
q. 4smpsie Brewster, Mesdames +.
=. Mack and c. w. Gary.
Tuesday evening, Miss Jessie Viii
ian one Of the bridesmaids in the
sun merlin-Plath wedding, enter
ained he bridal party at her home
4 'aridson street in a most charm
ng manner. The members Of the
TIC party were Miss Bessie Sum-
'aer =, E. A. Plath, Miss Olive Sum.
''ier n of Lakeland, a cousin of the
Tic and maid of honor, with Milton
9kllper Miss Tommie Lee Wilson
III 7 T. Hatton, Miss Mary Reyn'
las With Jacob Summerlin, brother
Tee bride, Miss Jessie William:
Fl'f G. Harper. Upon arrival the
Quests were invited into the parlor
Where short time was spent in con
'ersation, after which they were in
i'ed into the dining room, wher'
hey We're seated at the table and tn,
7ehtiemen were given toothpick
Win which to construct plans for ;
iouse. The ladies were provided will
ieneil and paper upon which to writ
menu for the use of the bride dur
Jug the first week of housekeeping
MS Afforded much mirth for tim
@dd the bride will no doubt find tn
oseestlons helpful, while the groom
y III ind it difficult to decide upo1
ne plan for his new home fror
niohg the many and varied one
lohlii;ed. A dainty salad cours
as tnen served. consisting @
'nieken salad served in dainty whit
ippers, nut neufchatel balls, Olives
,ipfosla served in orange CUP
'aorhed with orange blossoms, bride
axe coffee with whipped cream, A
Zach plate NAA iafyn reff6,x chry.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-12-24

santhemum filled with salted al
r,onds and minis. The dining room
was beautifully decorated in yellow
and white. the color scheme Of the
wedding. The center piece for the
dining table was a cut-slass bowl,
filled with gorgeous yellow roses
Notes to Tampa Tribune.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1912-07-22

nilla, |; Manati, I Moca, Al Puerta de
TERRA, %; Rio Grande, n Rio Pie
dras, 2; Santurce, 1s; San Juan, 3S;
San German, 4 Toa Baja, 2; Vega Al.
ta, 6; Vega Baja, / Yauco, s; Goleta
Total: 201
ESPECIES DE RATAS:
Mus Norvegicus, 132; / do un result
tado positivo procedia de Santurce,
Mus Alexandrinls. 81.
Seboruco. Parada, "a
Mus Musculus. 81
Mus Rattus, 32
Total: 262
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1912-07-22

Nos dicen de Aguadilla que ell jueves
tlltimo ell individuo Manuel Villalba
agredi0 con un cuchillo Fernando Sar-
tary, causandole dos heridas. Ell agre-
sor fue arrestado.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1912-07-22

Juegos prohibidos, 1S; alterar La paz,
l6; infracci6n ordenanzas municipales,
8; crueldad con animales, uno; por-
ci6n ordenanza de carretera, uno; por-
tar armas, 3 acometimiento y aggression,
unO; hurtO menor, uno.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1912-07-22

En- la Parada Al, Santurce, ell carro
el6ctrico No 27 choc6 aver, a ESQ de las
cinco de- la tarde, con ell automovil del
Hon Gobernador guiado por el ehauf-
feur William II Rundell, causandole
conSiderables desperfectos
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1912-07-22

CUIDADO CON LOS SUBSTITUTES,
PAINKILLER, no tiene rival en- la curaci6n
de las heridas, contusiones y tronchaduras.
Internamente sirve para los desarreglos de los
intestinos. Refuse los substitutes. No hay
mas que un PAINKILLER, ell de PERRY
DAVIS.