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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-10-12
IRAtNMEN MEET AT ATLANTA
General Chairman Of Orders OF Train
men and Conductors VIII Hold Con-
ference AT Once"

Augusta, Oct S.-Vice Presidents
Gregg and Murdock of the Order of
Railway Trainmen and Order of Rail-
way Conductors. at 10 O'Clock tonight
ordered the general chairman of
each of these organizations on every
railroad entering Atlanta to meet in
Atlanta "at once" They are ordered
to hold a conference with Vice Presi-
dents Fitzpatrick and Sines Of the B.
r. Z. and a grand officer Of the B. r.
t., who nag been directed to report
to Atlanta at once. The Iatter's name
can't be ascertained.
The announcement is made that
this iSs for the purpose Of consider
ing tine arbitrary attitude in connec-
ton with the Atlanta joint terminals
toard IN the matter of reinstating the
terminal men who are on strike" and
the fact that other roads are lending
their influence by accepting freight
and aiding the Georgia railroad in
breaking the strike"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-10-12
MAY BREAK SOLID SOUTH.
CARELESSNESS OF LOUISIANA
DEMOCRATIC LEADERS RE
SPONSIBLE.
Three OF Congressional Districts Not
Represented by Candidates Oh
Democratic Side.

Baton Rogue, La. Oct. S.-The
Solld South may be broken this
year and Woodrow Wilson may lose
three Of Louisianas electoral votes as
result of a misunderstanding due to
the recent redistricting Of the State,
according to political leaders at the
capitol. Time for filing nominations
expired Monday and leaders Of the
Progressive party asserted today that
they would oppose any effort Of the
Democrats to correct their error.
1t was pointed out that whereas
the federal statutes require residence
In the district sought to be repre-
sented by each candidate for electors,
except in the case Of the two electors
at large, the list filed by the Demo-
cratic party shows that three con-
gressional districts are not represent
ed by candidates resident therein.
While the secretary Of the State has
made no official decision in the mat
ter, it is admitted in the State house
that the Democratic electoral ticket
contains no proper nominations from
the Fourth, Seventh and Eighth dis
tricts.
The Democratic electoral ticket
was selected this summer prior to the
legislative act redistricting the State
and as consequence the electoral
candidates named for the old Fourth
and old Seventh districts. j. w. JEFF
frieion and ID. c. Scarborough are
residents Of the new Eighth district
Instead of deferring the selection Of
candidate for the new Eighth dis
trict until the legislature had redis-
tricted the State, the party named a
third electoral candidate at large.
This candidate, Hampden Story, Is a
resident Of the new Seventh district
Party leaders, 1t is said, may be
forced to resort to the necessity Of
having voters write in the names Of
the Democratic electoral candidates
in the three districts named
The Progressive and Socialist par
ties have candidates in each district
and the Republican party has candi-
dates I'm all districts except the
Eighth
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-10-12
WAR ON VICE.
Orders Given Chief Of Police by May
or tk9t Red Light Denizens Must
Leave Town by Monday.

Orders Given Chief OF Police by May.
/ or tkat Red Light Denizens Must
Leave Town by Monday.
In purs suance OF a resolution, pass
ed by City Council Tuesday night, on
the nequest Of the Rev r. w. Humph-
ries. acting with the hearty endorse
ment of the Ministerial Association,
that ALI houses Of Ill fame within the
city limits be closed and that all wo-
men occupying such houses must
leave town Mayor Jennings on We'd
nRsday morning instructed Acting
Chief OF Police j. N. Barwick that the
women must leave the city by Monday
and that houses Of Ill repute must be
closed
/ Acting Chief Barwick in carrying
out these orders Wednesday morn
ing visited the districts In which
these houses are kept and took the
names Of twenty-three women, white
and cOlored, residing in disreputable
houses, and told them Of the resolu-
tbon passed by council and the or.
ders given by the Mayor. He furth-
er told them that II they did not leave.
by Monday that they would be brought
before the recorder and prosecuted tn
the full extent of the law now in force
In the city
AS result of this action on the
part OF the city authorities it is ex-
rected that in'the next few days there
will be IN exodus of many disrepu-
table characters from the city. such
as there was in Wilmington, Atlanta
C;cv elaLd and other larger cities
when public opinion, backed by the
governing boards Of those cities. de-
creed that the houses must be closed
and the women driven out
In taking this presect step sum-
ter. it is seen, is only following tao
example lately set In larger cities.
There has been an ordinance in. the
| city for many years against having
houses Of III fame in the limits, but
for various reasons the ordinance
has not been enforced. Tuesday night
was the first time the matter was
| brought officially to the attention of
council and some decided steps had to
be taken. especially, as IT was under
| stood that the evil was growing In
the city number of women having
| come here who were driven out Of
| Atlanta and Wilmington.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-10-12
fr'cr to Receiving Passports From
k~s~y. sAonscucgrin Charge De.
ea1ss fns Country's Course.

csnstautinople. Oct. s.-Prior to
ssceiving his passports from the Tur-
kish government the Montenegrin
shsrse danaiies. n. Piamenatz,
AAs3sd . nots la behalf OF his govern
ment 70 the Porte In which he said
he regretted that peace between
Montenegro and Turkey could not
continue and that ne was instructed
By King Nicholas to say that he and
his nation would leave to arms the
obtainapce OF It's rights.
Shortly after the presention OF
this note. which was accepted as a
declaration OF war. council of war
took place at the grand vizierate. The
session continued late into the night.
The noted general. Mahmoud Schef-
ket Pasha. who commanded the con-
stitutional army and was formerly
minister OF was. was present. The
city is patrolled by strong detach-
ments Of cavalry and infantry. A state
OF siege prevails and there is much
excitement but no demonstrations are
permitted.
NJ. Piamentaz rec eived instructions
Sunday TO declare war today. which,
according To the Russian calendar. is
the King OF Montegro's birthday.
The Turkish view. as expressed by
sfficials. is that Turkey was ready to
enter into negotiations about the
frontier dispute with Mont negro.
and hence Montenegro's complaints
on this score wis a mere pretext TO
precipitate a conflict before the pow
ers were able to intervene.
Montenegrin forces early this
morning attacked Berana. which at
noon was completely surrounded.
skIrmishcs also are reported on Ser
Wan frontier and with Greek bands
In the neighborhood OF Diskata.
An exchange OF shots also has oc-
cured near DjumabaIa on the Bull
garian frontier. Late tonight the
Bulgarian. Servian and Greek minis
ters were still without instruction.
from their governments. but their
baggage was packed. In the cxpecta-
uon OF rupture al any moment.
The universal belief is that only the
occupation OF Servia and Bulgaria 10y
Austria and Russia would serve 10 I'm.
sure peace, hut such contingency 1.
considered otlt - the question.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-10-12
4 SPECIAL PRtsEMTnEMT.
GRAND JURY REQUESTS THAT
JUDGE TAKE STEPS TO HAVE
MEN ARRESTED.
Grand Jury Charactcrixcs Non-Ar-
rest OF G. NJ. Young and NJ ].
Morris ss Disgracc to County-Or-
der out Militia, IL Necessary.
To the Hon. T. III. Spain. Presiding
Judge

To the Hon. T. II. Spain. Presiding
Judge.
We. your grand jury. beg leave to
submit this. special presentment to
your Honor. with the request that I'M
mediate action be taken thereon,
II has been brought to our at
tention that a most atrocious crime.
namely. rape. has been committed In
the shiloh section Of this county. by
two officers Of the law. namely, M. j..
Morris. Constable to Magistrate f. l..
Player. and c. NJ. Young. one of the
rural policeman for Sumter County
We are informed that this crime was
committed upon prisoners while In
their custody. as officers Of the law.
This crime was committed more than
week ago. and the parties have de-
ned arrest. IL Is said that they are
oarricaded In q .swmp In the neigh
borhood. Magistrate +. l.. Player re-
ports TO us that he Is unable to do
anything In the premises. that It is
impossible for him to make the ar
rest. In that parties whom ne has ap-
pointed to assis, have refused to aid
him.
We are informed that the sheriff
has made very little effort to appre-
hend these vioiators Of the law. while
ne has sent deputies to the scene
Of the trouble. they have not succeed
Cd In making an arrest. and we are
Informed that very little effort has.
been made along this line.
Your Grand Jury think II behooves
every good citizen In Sumter County
to assist In bringing these violators
Of the law to justice. and we ask that
your Honor put In motion the pro-
oesses necessary to accomplish this
end. irrespective of whatever costs
may be attached thereto. even calling
upon the state militia, IL necessary.
We. the grand jurors. feel that the
dignity and honor Of Sumter County
Has been violated. and we do not de-
sire that any blame for this condi-
lion Of affairs be placed at our doors,
m that we have faiiedtoactasour
In that we have failed to act as our
oaths Of once directs.
Respectfully submitted.
=. w Chandler. Foreman.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-10-12

from Cellinge. The Austrian and
Russian representatives presented the
note IN the name Of the powers.
warning the Balkan States against
war at IL O'Clock in the morning:
but two and half hours earlier the
Montenegrin government had handed
MS passports to the Ottoman charge.
Thus the Montenegrin cabinet was In
position to say that the representa-
uons of the powers came too late.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-10-12
WAR IN the BALKANS.
GENERAL CONFLAGRATION EX-
PECTED IN 48 HOURS.
Popular Excitement Rule - Faint
Hope That Intervention of the
Powers Will Prevent Hostilities.

Paris, Oct. S.-A general confia.
grafton in the Balkans is expected j.,
officials here tonight within As hours.
Montenegro's declaration Of war
against Turkey is regarded as the be.
ginning. 1t is believed other unit
In the Balkan coalition Will follow
suit as soon as the mobilization OF
their armies is complete. There is
only faint hope now that represen.
tations of the powers viii avert gen.
eral hostilities.
1t is not doubted here that cooler
heads in Bulgaria have been against
war from the start, but popular ex-
citement is at such a high pitch that
the country practically will be driven
to war TO satisfy public opinion.
In the failure of Intervention. every
effort viii be made by the great
powers to prevent war from engulf-
ing Europe. 1t is realized that all de-
pends on the eventual attitude of Aus
tria, which according To late advices
already has mobolized four army
corps and stands ready to occupy the
San Jakofnivog should this coveted.
statsgic territory be menaced by the
Servians ad MoHsnegrIns
Despite Russian symp pathy for the
Balkans, whose political welfare Rus
sia has fOsteped, mo complications ex-
ist between Russia and Austria and
Doth these rMtions have assured the
other powers Of their desern1i nation
not to be drawn into the fmbroglfo.
Official circles in France greatly re-
greet the criticism oG certain French
newspapers that Great Britain's
slowness in agreeing to, the phrase
ologY of the rBte has embarrassed
representations Of tlss powers. IT is
pointtd out that such criticism is
liable TO cause a false impression
abroa3 and thas it has FURNISHED am
munisfon for aT attack by the Ger
mn press on GueHt Britain.
The real story Of fow the Balkans
foresraIIed and outwifted European
Intervention is tsih, in official advices
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-10-12

When New York State forbade the
sale OF esret plumes the dealers in
tnis horrible product went to Jersey.
wnen Jersey joined New York they
went to Philadelphia, where they are,
COW carrying on q mail order business
with women who think themselves
oeautifuf BY carrying on their heads,
souvenir Of mother bird killed
and her hedglings LETT to starva-
Syracuse Post Standard.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-10-12
SCHEDULES .
Southern Railway-Prcnlic Carrier
Of The South.

y. B.-Schedule figures published
as information only and are not guar
anteed. Effective September 18th.
1912.
. Departure from Sumter: Except
sunday:
No. 1850 a. NJ. for Columbia.
Charleston and way stations.
No. 1i2-3.50 y. NJ. for Columbia
Charleston and way stations.
Arrival: Except SundayD:
No. 14l-l0.15 \. NJ. from Char
lesion. Columbia and way stations.
No. li$-5.35 y. NJ. from Charles
ton. Columbia and way stations.
w II. Caffey. -. g. \.
Charleston
w T.. McGec. a. @. PA.
Columbia. S. &.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-10-12

As usual the farmers are selling
cotton on falling market as rapidly
rs they can get it ginned. Next month
when the bulk Of the cotton has been
sold there Will be a terrible hurrah
about holding cotton for higher
prices
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-10-12
Tho Road 20 Fame.

Virtue Is Ito own reward" quoted
the good young man. yes" replied
the black sheep OF the family. tho
prodigal son got more fame than his
virtuous brother who stayed at home
and behaved himself"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-10-12

conversation with Mr.. Bateman in
which Bateman had stated that he
(Bateman) had had trouble with
Abram Bossard. but that they would
hx 1t some time that day.
With the testimony Of Sam Green
the State closed it's case and the de-
fense put up a number Of witnesses
All OF the witnesses for the defense.
with the exception Of the defendant.
j. w. Harper, and possibly r. NJ
Bateman, had been heard when court
adjourned for dinner at 1.30.
Misses Maude and Belle Harper
testified to the condition Of their
father when ne returned to the
house that Christmas night. as did
John Harper and Miss Eva Flake.
All testified to having seen the place
where Harper had been struck with
some instrument.
Messrs. ID. w. Owens, Horace Har-
by. III. G. McKagen. testified to the
bad character of Eddie Bossard Mr..
Eddie Richardson testified to seeing
the upward flash of the pistol and c.
f. Jones told Harper's condition when
he came TO his house the night of
the shooting.
1t was at this point in the testi-
mony for the defense that court adj
journed. The testimony was al in
this afternoon short while after
court convened and the attorneys
commenced on their arguments.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-10-12
ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED.
Miss Beatrice Cohen of Iorcnc,. and
Nr. Harry Green of This city to BE.
Married.

Cards have been received I'm the
city announcing tho engagement of
Miss ioatricc Cohen of Florence and
MIR Harry Green of this city.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-10-12

The street force was at WORK Wed
nesday cleaning out sand traps.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-10-12
Transformation.

Summer Boarder-"What kind OF
dsh are those. sonny!" Mud sucksrs.
But on the bill ot fare at the Eagle
house thay are mountain trout
Lite.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-10-12

MONTENEGRO, DECLARES WAR
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-10-12
HARPER CASE TAKEN UP.
j. w. HARPER ON TRIAL FOR
MURDER OF EDDIE BOS.
SARD.
Case Called Wednesday Morning and
Jury Selected I'm Short Time; States
witnesses on Stand All Morning.
Clifton and Levy. Represent De-
fensc, Solicitor, the State.

The case of the State against j. w.
Harper for the alleged murder of Ed
die Bossard on the evening OF
Christmas day, 1910. was taken up in
General Sessions Court Wednesday,
morning with Solicitor p. II. Stoll
representing the State and Messrs. j.
H. Clifton and Geo. d. Levy repre-
senting the defendant
This case is probably the most i'm
portant which has been heard in
this county for several years. r. NJ.
Bateman. charged with being an ac-
cessory to the killing, was tried in the
summer term of court In 1911 and
was acquitted by the jury. Harper,
IT will be remembered, escaped to
Cuba Immediately after the shooting
and remained there for number Of
months before returning to this city
and surrendering to the authorities.
Harper Is accused Of shooting Ed
die Bossard, colored hackman, at
the passenger depot on Christmas
evening, 1910. 1t Is alleged that dur
Ing the morning Of that day Bate
man had some trouble with Abram
Bossard. Il brother of Eddie Bossard,
and 1t was alleged at the time of the
killing that Harper. who was sup
posed to be taking Bateman's part
In the quarrel, shot Eddie Bossard
mistaking him for Abram. The de-
fense set up at the Bateman trial was
that there had been words between
Harper and Eddie Bossard at the sta
ton at the time OF the shooting and
that Harper had shot Eddie Bossard
after the latter had struck him In the
head with a heavy stick.
The case was called soon after court
opened Wednesday morning and in a
few minutes the following jurors were
called on to serve: j. p. Richard
son. foreman; c. b. Richardson. T. H.
Newman. c. l.. Rhame, r. F. Chand-
ler. A. NJ. Brogdon. T. j. Keels. ].
M. Wertz, Leopold Strauss. ]. H.
Grady. J. r. Wells. and Jas. T.
Brogdon.
The first witness called for the
State was Wesley Bossard. the faith
er Of the dead man. He testified to
practically the same thing "a he had
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-01-21
RICHMOND WILL
NOT Be DROPPED
That Is Certain. Though Details
of United States League Meet
ing Are Lacking.

New York. Jan. 20. 1912.
Sporting Editor. Times-Dispatch:N
Richmond in United States
League to stay. Rumor with
out foundation.
w. A. WHITMAN,
Pres, United States League.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-01-21
S TAR ATHLETES
/ ARE EXPE CTED
IN TRACK MEET II I.
Blue s-College Games
Will Attract Fast Men
Of Big Schools.
PREPARATIONS
i NOW BEING MADE.
February "a Date Selected and
Horse Show Building the Place.
Spiders Have Largest Squad
in History of School, and
Larry Martin Satisfied
with Showing Made.

Richmond followers of track ath,e.
Ties Will have the opportunity OF Wit.
Messing some of the big stars az tba9
indoor games to be held Jointly bu
richmond College and the Richmond
Lisnt infantry Blues on February "a.
at the Horse Show Building. Several "a
the dig universities have agreed 4.
s s.a relay teams, while others have
stated that some OF their best men
would be on hand to compete. y
No time Ia being lost by Tho corn
tees In charge of the plans for makinsr
inc meeting success ApplicatIon
oianks have gone out and every do
tall Ia being attended to with cara.
the Horse Show Building Is emtnentIy
suited Tor such meet About O ten.
Jay track can be laid of. which win
admit Of some fast running In the dis
rance events. The seating accommoda.
tons are splendid I.F7 - - z,
ManJ AcceDtances.
Aeceptances have already been re-
ceived from Georgetown. Virginia,
Georse washington, Washington Cross
country Club. Baltimore Cross Country
Club. Washington and Loo, Johns Hon,
Kins and other colleges Prac,IcnIIv
every prep. school In Virginia ana
slhryland, as we'll rs In the Distr,rt NJ
Columbta, will participates. Ono az ina
ieaturcs Will be the relay races he.
tween the graded schools of Richmond.
- ms Is the second Joint meet the
5lues and Richmond College huve hold.
t.ast year the games were limited be-
cause shey were held In the armory,
and there were no accommodates.
lor handling largo crowd. Still tho
nleet was tremendous success and all
moss on hand enjoyed themselve yes. All
{Continued m thj-, 10 - -
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-01-21

this by Offering cash prize of IS to
the man making the highest score on
that alley. In fact, everybody helped.
So great was this. the first elimina-
uon tournament ever hold in Rich
mond, that 1t will become a perma-
nent affair. Just as soon as the final
round Is rolled, plans Will BIO made
for next year. Many of the mistakes
made this year will be obviated. It
takes experience to toll of errors and
the present experience has taught
many lessons. But one thing stands
out prominently in rcgar ds to the
present tournament. Bowling has
been placed on a flrmer footing than
ever before. Men who had never be-
out and taken q hand. Interest has
grown from mere nothing few
years ago. to wide proportions to-day.
aIen Get to Know Each Other.
There is no factor quite so potent
In bringing about healthy condition
In any sport as to get the men to
mingle. They learn to know each
other, and with this Knowledge comes
u deeper appreciation of the worth OF
their competitors. Keen rivalry Is
engendered among the contestants,
still the rivalry exists In frlendilness.
The game Is put upon high plane
ana ne" anu eTtHuSlhStlC upNOLeeS ure
created. It has been pointed out be-
fore that not many months age not
one league could be formed In Rich
mond. Now there are approximately
ten. with several more forming. These
annual tournaments TO BIO conducted
by The Times Dispatch will continue
to have their effect and Will further
increase the number of bowlers in the
city.
1t hns como to be an annual practice
for Richmond to send aFteam to each
of the big bowling tournaments IN tho
country. This year Richmond will be
represented at Chicago, where the
American Bowling Congress Is TO be
held, by two teams, an dat Paterson
N. j., whore tho National Bowling
Tournament tnkes place, by three or
four teams. At least flve or six men
who have never before been heard OF
In tho bowling world will take part.
These mon Will be found among the
winners in The Times-Dispatch ELM
tnation Bowling Tournament They
will have gained experience through
going through one tourney, and the
foul line should have no fears for
them.
Altogether 1t Is good thing for
Richmond and the bowlers. 1t puts
Richmond on the map. SO far az bowl
Ing is concerned; gives clean, healthy
sport to hundreds of men. and estab-
ilishes the game upon firm founda-
ton. ,5ia