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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-10-23
How to Contribute to the Wilson
Campaign Fund

Sign the Coupon in this and fill in the amount
you give Then attach Money this Coupon and mail
today to the address given on the Coupon
Issue all checks money orders and address al con.
tiOutt0ns to 6. K. Crane, Vice Chairman Finance
Committee Democratic National Committee. 900 Mich.
igan Avenue, Chicago, iii.
Then write letter to this newspaper giving your name
Woodrow Wilson should be elected President of the United
States In this way you will be listed as Wilson con.
tri6utor. Souvenir Receipt handsomely autographed.
we'll worth framing will be YOU Your letter will
help the fight by encouraging your friends.
Do everything you hold up Wilson's hands in his
clean campaign for the people who do the work and fight
ing of the country.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-10-23
Florence Greeks Volunteer.

Florence, oct. lS.-The Greek col
ony here has sent several of its mem-
bers to Greece To join the war against
turkey, and now a subscription list is
being circulated for aid To carry on
the war. \ number Of people in this
city have contributed 10 the cause of
the cross aeairS' -, ercsrcrt.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-10-23
How Your Money Will Be Spent

Woodrow Wilson. standard bearer, has never had
the time or disposition TO talk about himself
He has never used spectacular methods place himself
In the spotlight.
His greatest work has been done without ostenation in
the most expeditions. dgnied manner.
The great mass OF voters do not know what a realv
great man Wilson is They do not know a he has done
They do not understand a the features of his platform
We must tell them
To educate this great nation of voters especially the
clear thinking Independent Democrats Republicans and
Progessvcs who choose their leader on his merits means
che expenditure OF q amount of money.
We propose to your dollars In Just this vav-
1ud'cousy and without penny frnered away for un-
successfully
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-10-23

Mrs. Paul Webbing. 31s Smith St.
feoria, Ill, had kidney and bladder
trouble. with terrible backache and
pain across the hips. Just imagine
her condition. She further SAYS: 81
was also very nervous. had headaches
and dizzy spells. and was fast getting
worse when | took Foley Kidney
Pills. and now ALL my troubles are
cured. Foley Kidney Pills have done
no much for me I shall always recon-
mend them" Sibert's Drug Store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-10-23

u. G.. Criswell, a painter, living at
$40 North Mulberry St., Hagerstown.
Nd. states Il had Kidney trouble
with a severe pain across my back.
and could hardly get up after sitting
down. l took Foley Kidney Pills and
soor found the pain left my back. l
cou'. get up and down with ease and
the bladder action was more regular
and normal" Try them. Sibert's
Drug store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-10-23

Cotton receipts on the local market
are more than 5000 of bales behind
last season, according 10 the public
WclShcrS' records The best informa-
ton ohtainahlc indicates that the crop
Of sumter County would scarcely ex-
coed tWo-thirdS of last years crop.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-10-23

Mrs Il. a. Town. l07 9th ST.. Wa
tertown. s. d.. writes: my four
children are subject to hard colds
and ! always use Foley's Honey and
Tar Compound with splendid results
Some time ago | had n severe at
tack OF la grippe and the doctor pre-
scribed Foley's Honey and Tar Com
pound and II soon ovcrcame the In
grippe. i can always depend upon
Foleys Honey a''d Tar COMPOUND
and am surc Of good results" Sibert's
DrI store
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-10-23

Bold Reckless Daring and Dexerlty People scooled IN the
Art OF sei-eiense and Reliance showing their Native Skill
IN the OF Weapons, Natural ProWess Training
to which have added the fashionable Meadow Brook
HUNT and Field Sports: with HIgumping Horses Hounds
and Athletes who will appear in Spirited Contests. The
Whole Tremendous Exhibition Sweeping Panorama Of
Swang Emotion and Varied Attractions, Shifting
from Western Wds to Desert Sands. PIONEER PURSUITS
and PERlS mingled with FAR EASTERN EVENTS and
AfMOSPHERES, transporting the Senses 0ccident
to the Orient in Single Bound Depicting March
OF civilization and the Conquest Of Continent, with the
most familiar character in frontier history, COL W. F. Cody
and one ticket admits to all
TWO EXHIBITIONS DAlY-2
nandR by
On att ''"' ~
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-10-23
Turkey Withdraws Money.

Berlin, Oct. 17.-Turkey has with
drawn a large sum of money reported
to be s17,O00,000 from Germany, ac-
cording to reports from Bucharest.
The money was deposited in Germany
during the reign of Abdul Hamid and
was ear-marked exclusively for war
fund
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-10-23
AL, IDEAL AND UNIQUE

HE Greatest Exhibition of all time presented newt
Novel Features introduced with Unusual Scenic Effects
The lowering Tops Of Canvas Painted to Represent
Mountain Peaks and Landscapes, Creating an impres.
sion OF Great Valley in which Historical Performances Is
gve while the observer sits under the Shadow the SIopng
Hills, viewing the Scenes and incidents of EARLY PIONEER
DAYS with all their THRILLING EPISODES. World Of New
ASt New Ideas and New Attractions, typical of the WILD
WEST, the FAR EAST, and ALL THE BROAD CONTINENTS
that lie between the Orient and 0ccdent, with
Aboriginal Races Remote Countries and
can conceive In the Of Rational Amusement Educa.
tonal Value. Thus giving performance peculiar to itself
Full OF Dasing Originality speIbinding Interest with,
Scenes m Acts and People from Every ce and
tiles OF all NationaIities we'll the Military aneuvers
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-10-23

The Shriners club of this city en-
tertained their ladies and themselves
Thursday night by forming a circus
party to attend the circus. After the
circus the club and its guests enjoyed a
Dutch supper and dance in the
Armory Hall.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-10-23
4 Marvellous E,Scane

MY little boy had a marvellous es--
cape" writes p. f. Bsstiams of
Prince Albert, Cape Of Good Houe.
1t occurred in the middle OF the
night. He got very severe attack
OF Group. AS luck would have IL, ]
had a large bottle OF Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy in the house. After
following the directions for an hour
and twenty minutes he was through
all danger" Sold by all dealers.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-10-23

New York man has asked tr
America Red Cross to send five
young physicians to aid the American
Red Cross Society. Reply has been
sent that the request will be consid-
cred If preferred by the Government
Of Montenegro.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-10-23
CRIMINAL COURT ADJoURns.
LARGE NUMBER OF CASES ON
DOCKET CONTINUED UNTIL
NEXT TERM OF COURT.

Murder Trial Set for Friday, Witness
60 Come, but No Court--Nost Of
Continued Cases Are for Violation
of Prohibition Law-Appeals from
Recorders Court-Mr. Noise Raises
Fine Point OF Law.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-10-23
Woodrow Wilson Campaign Fund
LOYALTY COUPON

To c. K. CRANE Vice Chairman Finance Committee.
The Demeerate National Committee Michigan Avenue
Chicago. nlinois
AS believer In the ideals
sented In the candidacy Of Woodrow Wilson
United States and may take the oce se,
handed unammeed and obligated
country wish contribute through you the
toward the expenses of Gov. Wilson's campaign.
r. +. D............. State
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-10-23

Geo. T. Craddock. Rubie. Ark.
says Il was bothered with lumbago
Tor seven years so bad ] could not
work. / tried several kinds Of kid
ney medicine which gave me little or
no relief. Two bottles Of Foley Kid
ney Pills cured me and now can do
any Kind Of work. | cheerfunv rec
com mend then TO my friends" Sibert's
Drug store
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-10-23
Head a List For the Fund

II you know several Wilson voters or work in place
where there are Wilson voters take up subscription from
all of them.
Place your name and the of your subso ption at
the top OF the list and get the others TO join you
Mention the name Of this paper your list.
Then mail the list and contributions to r. Crane Vicu
Chairman Finance Committee, Democratic National Com
mi'tee, 300 Michigan Avenue, Chicago. Iii
This is the helpful work you as an individual can
90 Tor clean government next casting your ballot for
Wilson and Marshall on November 9Th.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-10-23

Mrs. Peter Holan. 1851 Buckeye
Rd. Cleveland, o.. says: YES, in
decd | can recommend Foley's Hon
ey and Tar Compound. My little boy
had bad case OF whooping cough.
some times he was blue In the face. l
gave him FOley's Honey and Tar
Compound, and 1t had a remarkable
effect and cured him In a short time"
Contains no harmful drugs. Sibert's
Drug store
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-10-23

Appeals Of E. L. Parker and Lafay-
cite Anderson, found guilty Of viola
tion Of the city prohibition ordinance,
were also heard and the Judgment Of
the lower court sustained.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-10-23

The interest in the work on the
skyscrapcr still continues unabated. al
though most OF the steel frame work
has already been put in place.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-10-23
Will You Spend ONE DOLLAR
to Elect Wilson President?

hands,? - NV" A""NH y"
the line to the smallest offices locality? ~
grese voter willing spend dollar Wilson
o
amounts 81 S. 80 and $2O " re ~ "
10 such To we look orv
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-10-23
Time An Important Factor

This Is another where time is money
The enemy have their funds - supplied instantly by
the Interests.
We have only few days and contributions to be efec
tive must be received 4 once.
There question of the money of the People being
able TO defeat the money OF the Trusts
Because IS greater In volume and will be used in
Straightforward telling waya
But be effective IL must be received and used within
the next few days
Quick action 10 absolutely necessary Let US have your
contribution or the list you make up from your friends and
eo-workers today II possible tomorrow sure.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1912-08-07
WILSON 2 TO 1 rAv0RITE.
wall street Betting shows Taft
weaker Than RO0se

Betting on the election. now that the
Bull Moose have cleared their paths for
action, il on in earnest, and from now.
II Ia said BY men who have had consider
able to do with election betting in former
years, there ought to he activity in the
betting on the three cornered fight. Wall
Street betting has never been the big
thing it was before the State frowned
upon it. The number and the size OF the
bets that have appeared above the surface
have been very moderate affairs. Wall
Street has seen only triAing amount
OF real election or nomination wagering
this year up to now.
Wilson il a !: to I favorite. 4 heavy
bet was recorded in the financial district
yesterday on the Governor at these odds
against the field. These odds have ruled
on Wilson for some time, having strength
ened in the Governors favor from odds
OF 10 to and 10 to to the present figures.
In New street there Is considerable Will
son money ready. with $4,000 at odds
trile less favorable on Wilson than
2 to l..
President Taft rules last in the betting
that has 80 far been reported. Odds OF
to and 10 to are given that Roosevelt
will beat out Taft. There Ia little difference
bet W cen the odds that Wilson will beat
Taft and that Wilson will beat Roosevelt,
the strength OF Wilson showing predom-
inatingly over either.
Though the betting that is looked for
now will not be anything like that OF
former years, a fair amount OF activity
is expected.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1912-08-07
RAGTIME BOOM FOR LONDON.
HIppodrome Manager, ON HE Way
Here, Sees New Era Coming.
L Cnhle p..patch 10 THs srN.

Sprcio! Cable Despatch 10 Tbs Sen.
LoNpoN Aug. 6.--On board the Olym-
pic which sailed from Southampton to-
day, were Marc klaw and several other
American theatrical managers who
have been searching Europe for attrac-
tions. As an offset to their efforts there
is also on board London manager who
Is going to America with the avowed
intention Of securing that country for
attractions for Europe. This enterpris-
ing Londoner IL 4. =. Decourville. as
sistant managing director OF the Lon
don Hippodrome. He will visit Chicago
and one or two other cities. but expects
to do most Of his business In New York.
To THE Suns correspondent he said:
There Is nothing that is good in
America that won't take. ] have
been searching Europe for attractions
for the Hippodrome for next season and
feel that the European field has been
exhausted. ] am now turning to Amer
lea. believe London is on the verge
OF a great ragtime boom. Whatever
raEtime artists of merit have appeared
in London have been successful while
the orchestras in all the restaurants
find that the most popular airs are
those In ragtime. So l am going to
take up ragtlme artists and music. for
I believe the venture will be a great
60 over here.
II also believe from what ! have
heard that the American reviews with
the snappiness they are said to possess
would be extremely suitable to London.
] shall look over some OF these attrac-
tions. In fact, anything that 10 good
no matter how big. am willing to
consider"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1912-08-07
DOCTOR, 7s. ARRESTED IN PARK.
Drew PlatOl When Child Took Ricc
From SQutrrcls.

Dr .Iossnb S,mms wbo savs be - a
r.t;rsd phvsic;an md who lives n, the
uote, Emn;r. was arrested last niobt in
Captral park charged with feloniois As
s.ult Tho noIice found n loaded re.
,oI,..r strannod around his wais, The
holster which contained the revo,ver had
nockets which hold more cartridges
Tho comnlaint was made bv James
Sullivan omnloved nv the Dock Donar,-
man, wbo ives ot 3o, West Fiftv.fIstb
:, ,roe, and who took his wife and several
children n Central park Yesterday for
,hs air Tho Su,livans occnn;ed n bencb
near one ON which sat DIR Simms and hi.
wife DR. and Mrs. Sim,ns were feeding
rice and nuts to the SQUIRRELS.
According 10 Mrs. sullivan. her Young
oct bov. Tommy 81, wears old. wandered
over to Dr Sinms and began to amuse
himself bv picking no the grains of rico
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1912-08-07
MRS. BELMONT SCORES GRAFT.
D1ames "New Rich" for "system''
Between Servants and stores,

NEWPORT, Aug. 6.--The summer resi-
dents OF this city. In the opinion of Mrs.
q. II. i. Belmont. are entirely to blame
II there exists a graft system between
some OF their servants and storckecp-
ers. II these summer people are will
ing to pay more than the commodities
or life are worth. in disregard OF the
graft inside and outside OF their house.
hold. Mrs. Belmont says that II is a
sign OF the generalization Of the newly
rich.
This statement was made by Mrs. Bel
mont In letter addressed to-day to
Frederick +. Garrettson, a prominent
Newport grocer. who has made n cru
sade against the giving Of commissions
by storekeepers. The letter says:
The people Of Newport who deal with
their shopkeepers and allow the graft
system to continue. they. the summer
people. are entirely to blame.
II do not think any on, more than
myself approved OF the attitude you
took on this question last year. II the
summer people are willing to pay more
than twice what food and the coinmodI-
ties OF life are worth because they are
utterly and absolutely regardless OF the
Cost' luSIue anu OUTSIDE tnelT mousse
holds. think II only another sign of the
decentralization Of our nouveaux riches
and one more harm they do the COM
munity at large.
ut seems to me that we. who en-
courage commerce. should find the time
to see to II that those who serve us
should be obliged to do so honestly. un-
molested by n syste.I of graft radiat-
ing from our kitchens and pantr!es. :"
continues the letter.
ut Is easier. | confess. to let things
slide. but We owe more obligation to
our city, and this Is one of the greatest.
1t rests much with the women of the
household to handle this complex ques-
tion. and II the union that She uld exist
between women could once be cemented
and women's true status once acknowl-
edged she will then have the weapons
and the needs to accomplish better re-
suits in economies. at least as far as the
food question is concerned. II not far
more reaching.
"The giving Of the ballot to women
alone can regulate all matters pertain
ing to the house and also awaken in
her the necessity Of her undertaking
her civic duties"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1912-08-07
DELIVERS LONG SPEECH
Answers Questions and Gives
Supplemental Address
on the Negro.
THE NOMINATIONS TODAY
Col. Roosevelt and Gov. John
son Will Make Their Speeches
Of Acceptance at Once.

Ex- President Roosevelt made his big
speech Of $1,000 words. his confession OF
faith. as he termed It. on the vital ques-
tions before an assemblage Of nearly
5000 persons in the Chicago Coliseum.
Just as the 1000 delegates to the Ma
tional Progressive party convention and
the Roosevelt partisan spectators waited
for their leaders appearance really to
cut loose and show how much noise
they could make and how many ways
there are Of demonstrating enthusiasm.
so the committee on resolutions was
forced to wait until the speech had been
delivered and dlgested before actually
drafting the party platform. The COM
mittee went into session at - +. NJ.
expecting many hours of work.
Col. Roosevelt delivered a supplement
tary speech upon what he believes
should be the attitude of the new party
toward the negro. He reafiirmed and
elaborated the ideas previously set forth
in his letter to Julian Harris Georgia.
At to-day's session Of the convention
Col. Roosevelt will be nominated for
the Presidency by aoclAmation and will
again address the delegates. His speech
Of acceptance Immediately will prevent
any delay in the campaign. which he 10
eager to begin at once.
Gov. Hiram johnson Of California 10
expected to be the Vice. Presidential
nominee.
Judge Ben B. Lindsey Of Colorado ex-
pressed a disinclination to become per-
manent chairman Of the convention and
ex-senator Beveridge will WELD the
gavel until final adjournment tonight.
The New York delegation in State
convention made George w. Perkins
National Committeeman.
The Pennsylvania delegation. headed
by William Finn, had a conference
with Col Roosevelt and decided on sepa :
rate Progressive party tickets In their
State and no Joint ticket on Presideu-
tial electors.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1912-08-07
T. R. LEADS m KANSAS.
Primary Polls Displayed Lists of
Progressive Candidates.


TOPEKA, Kan, Aug. 6.--Def1nite returns
of the primary election held in Kansas
o.day will not be known before to-
morrow noon on State, Congress and
legislative tickets. Only a few scatter
Ing returns from q dozen OF the 200
precincts Of the State have reported
and they show that the Roosevelt cleo
tors are leading the Taft ticket. and
they indicate that Roosevelt will beat
Taft In Kansas by $4,000.
Gov. Stubbs IL leading Curtis for
United States Senator. Arthur Capper.
Republican, IN nominated for Governor
that George =. Hodges has won the
Democratic nomination for Governor.
Scattering returns show that Con-
Rressmen Anthony and Campbell. regu-
lars. will be nominated by small ma
jorities.
Reports from Ellsworth and several
other counties say that the Progress
sives tackled up and displayed William
Allen Whites hand picked slate in the
booths OF the polling places. This Is
a direct violation Of Kansas election
laws, as nothing In the way OF CAM
paiga matter may be displayed within
sixty feet Of a polling place.
by direction OF Attorney General
Dawson to-day tho County Attorneys
Of counties where this violation was
reported were instructed to tear down
the list. white sent this ltt to 5000
people. Attorney General Dawson will
investigate the matter. and II is sug-
gested that several Roosevelt leaders
may be prosecuted FOR the offence and
that II may have been so widespread
throughout the counties as to invali-
date the primary election.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1912-08-07
HYMN IS NAMED THEODORE.
Methodist Composition So Classified
Because II IL Strenuoss.

AsBURY PARK, n. j.. Aug. 6.-Nobody
knew until Organist Carl +. Price ad-
dressed the organists' convention in
Ocean Grove to-day that a particularly
strenuous hymn tune had been named
Theodore. In honor of the third party
leader. 1t is Incorporated in the Meth
odst Hymnal.
The hymn was written by Peter G.
Lu;kin. dean OF the College OF Music
In the Northwestern University. When
Prof Lutkin first played the tune for
Prof. Charles L. Stuart the latter
said. THAT Is strenuous"
We'll have to nan" II Roosevelt
was the reply.
Then It was agreed between the two
professors that Theodore" should be
substituted for Roosevelt and "Theo-
dore" II Is.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1912-08-07
500 ExCURsIoNBTs SEARCHED
Canadians Buy Personal Effects In
4, =. and Are stOpped,

OGpENsBuRc. \. Y. Aug. 6.-Five hun
dred cxcurslonists from Brockville,
Canada, came TO Ogdcnsburg last night
TO enjoy themselves While here they
evidently bought dress goods, shoes, and
other things
They were surprised on returning
home to find customs officials await
ing their arrival. The party was forced
to enter the freight sheds, where they
were searched,
The search brought to light personal
effects of every kind. Many OF these
We're conilscatod, although In a few
cases the smugglers paid the duty
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1912-08-07
THE WEATHER FORECAST.
Germs Make Philadelphia Pitcher
Ill-Dooin Urges Disinfectant.

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 6. - Manager
Doom Of the Philadelphia National
League baseball team declares the spit
BALI is responsible for the attack OF
diphthcria from which Pitcher Al
Brennan is suffering. on the strength
Of this assertion ne means to make APP
plication to President Lynch Of the Ma
tional League for permission for his
pitchers to use a disinfectant on the ball
when they are opposing spitball
artist.
According to Doom every man who
played in last Wednesdays game
against the st. Louis team ran q risk
Of being infected with diphtheria germs.
brennan was not well when he started
the game. complaining Of n slight sore
throat. Before the game was half over
he was complaining that the throat was
getting sorer every moment.
Physicians say that should spit
ball pitcher have tuberculosis the en-
tire league might be affected.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1912-08-07
TWO WOMEN AT SHORE GONE.
Clothing Of Philadelphia Matron
Found At Atlantic CITY.

PHILADELPHIA. Aug. 6.Mrs. Joseph
Fulton. Jr.. % years old. and Mrs.
Thomas Cunningham. "a years Of age
both of this city, have disappeared Mt
Atlantic City. Their clothes were found
in a bath house.
The life guards declare It would have
been impossible for two young women
to drown.
Joseph Fulton, Jr.. Identified the
clothing of his wife to-day and also
that OF Mrs. Cunningham, who accom-
panied Mrs Fulton.
Mrs. Fulton leaves a three-year- -old
baby. while Mrs. Cunningham had a
baby girl one year older.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1912-08-07
HEADS SUNDAY SCHOOL FLEET.


LAPoRrE. Ind, Aug. 6,--E. X. Warren.
the Three oaks. Mich. manufacturer.
has been named as admiral Of the
worlds Sunday school convention feet
OF four ocean liners. which will carry
the delegates from the United States
and Canada 10 the meeting at Zurich
In July. 1918.
Mr.. Warren stated to-day that 1000
delegates would take passage on the
trip. for which steamers have boon
chartered.