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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-12-11
FRANCE STANDS BY FRIENDS
Premier Says That His COuntry's
Rights and Interests i'm Near East
Must be Respected.

Paris Dec. 5.-That France in the
present European crisis is working
side by side with her ally, Russia,
and her friend. England, stands out
clearly in the important address de-
livered by Premier Poincaire to the
committee Of foreign affairs in the
chamber of deputies today. The
french premier spoke plain words on
the European situation when he said
to the committee:
"Wc stand by our allies and our
friendships"
Nj. Poincaire was enthusiastically
applauded by his hearers for having
constantly labored for the moral
patrimony of France"
In his references to the future the
premier said evidences pointed to a
settlement Of pending difficulties but
declared it was difficult to speak of
the future and said it would be fool
hardy to indulge in prophecies.
Frances position in the tense Eu-
ropean situation was summed up by
Prer .er foincairc in few words. He
said
Frances programme is: First
continuity in our foreign politics and
consequently the practical and pre-
serving operation of our alliances and
friendships.
second, sincere and continued eff
forts to secure the peace OF Eu-
rope.
Third. above all, the firm and
calm rcsoluii~n n to secure respect for
our rights l maintain our national
government 'ec from all attacks"
The Frcnc promior's address not
only had been carefully prepared but
had been submitted previously TO a
special session of the cabinet. as IL
was realized that a speech similar to
those delivered by the British premier
and the German chancellor was await
ed with anNicty.
Premier Poiucairc pointed ont that
hc was rot free to speak without
restriction.
lIc Wanted 60 affirm. however. that
f'roo wished thot her alliances and
'f.onoelir should nnd now proof i'm
Nob nroc oud i'm ,hcr cnci,ucv
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-12-11
MUCH INTEREST IN BOWLING.
Excitement Intense During Three
Gamcs--Match Won by Team No.
=.

The excitement, cheering, feeling.
rivalry and interest in the three
bowling games between teams No. 2
and No. at, the Y. NJ. G.. A. alleys
was intense all the way through-in
fact so rnuch was it so that it re-
minded one more Of one of the old
time Surlter-Camden baseball dia =
mond scraps than anything else that
can be thought Of.
The members of the.two teams not
engaged IN the game were there in
force and, were all shouting up
roarous'y for Team No. 2, Team No.
having Ip to that time been un-
defeated in three previous games, and
the opposing teams being anxious for
Its downfall fror' the top of the list.
The three games were all good
ones. In the first game Team No. 9
Won by pins. The second game also
went to this team, this time by 23
pins and the third contest closed with
Creech's men seven pins ahead in
the game, but leaving them 25 pins
behind in the match. The games, It
will thus be seen. were all extremely
! close and the interest in each one was
intense up to the very last as 1t was
uncertain even then which team would
come out ahead.
The y Nj. G. A. officials and the
members OF the teams are very much
elated at the interest taken, and hope
FOR even larger crowd of re cters
next time. The next game will be
played Monday night between teams
No. l and 2.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-12-11

for mob law. conceive 1t TO be our
duty as governors to declare for law
and order"
During the afternoon session papers
were read by Gov. Tasker l.. Oddie of
Nevada and James III. Hawley of
idaho on uniformity OF divorce laws.
This subject was under discussion
when Gov. Blease spoke. After de-
Tending the law Of South Carolina
where no divorce is permitted, he
proceeded TO discuss the race prob
lem and declared that the inferior
race always is swept away by the su-
perior race. Gov. Blease also again
defended his pardon record.
Gov. w. w. Kitchen of North Caro-
lima announced that there had not
been a lynching in that State in six
years and expressed the belief that
there should be conviction in practi-
cally every case where there is a
lyEching.
Gov. Mann of Virginia stated that
he would call out every militiaman in
the State If necessary to protect a man
under arrest and give him a fair trial
Movement for the Improvement Of
rural life were discussed this afternoon
by Gov. A. o. Eberhardt of Minnesota,
Gov. Herbert c. Hadley Of Missouri,
Gov. w. III. Mann of Virginia, Gov.
George w. Donaghey of Arkansas and
Gov. Joseph NJ. Brown of Georgia.
Divorce law problems were also dis
cssed by Gov. Joseph NJ. Carey Of
Wyoming and Simeon Il. Baldwin of
Connectict.
Miss Mary Johnston, the novelist,
addressed the conference on equal
suffrage.
Ii was announced that Ambassador
Myron T. Herrick will be one of the
speakers tomorrow morning on the
subject of rural credits.
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act with them in close accord and
confidence
Referring to the future, NJ. Poin-
caire said:
All the evidence goes to show that
general settlement Of the pending
difficulties will be affected sooner or
later"
The premier added:
The variations of the point of
view between a certain power and
the Balkan allies and among the
great powers themselves doubtless
can not, however, be solved pacifical-
ly without common conference
where all the problems will be dis
cussed and weighed"
france, he continued, occupied a
special position with reference to
turkey. France was the principal
creditor Of Turkey and possessed
heavy financial and economical in
terests in the Ottoman empire. If the
allies should annex part Of Turkey,
they must, said the French premier.
be held responsible for Turkeys pub
lie debt. The question Of how this
was, he said, now being examined by
the powers. In this regard he said
France would negotiate directly with
the Balkan allies, stating in a friend
ly manner that they must respect
French moral and material rights in
Turkey.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-12-11
FELLOW GOVERNORS DO NOT
FOLLOW HIM.
Gilchrist Especially Takes Exception
to Blease's Advocacy OF Mob Vio-
lence Expressed.

Richmond. Va. Dec. 5.-Fully half
OF the 90 women in attendance at the
conference OF governors this after
noon hurriedly departed from the
meeting when Gov. Cole l.. Blease. for
the second time defending the poll
cy OF lyocning negroes guilty of GRIM
inal assault. shouted: "To hell with
the constitution"
Gov. Blease's declaration was made
In response to "a question asked by
Gov. Jos. ~. Carey of Wyoming. Gov.
Carey desired to know IL the South
Carolina executive had taken an oath
to uphold the constitution and ,aws
Of his state. and IL these laws did not
protect negroes as well as whites.
II will answer that question:" re-
piled Gov. Blease. when the con-
stitution steps between me and the de-
Tense OF the virtue OF the white women
OF my state. I will resign my commis-
sion. tear 81 up and throw IL to the
I
hell with the constitution
When the several women present
arose and left the hall Gov. Blcase
ceased speaking
Among tho women who made their
exit were the wives and daughters &C
several governors attending the con
ference.
Gov. Albert W. Glchrist OF Florida
took exception 60 Gov. Blcasc's re-
marks. Rising To his feet ne declared
the frst thing that indicated manly
man ct womanlv woman Is thought
ful consideration for other people. "
his remarks were greeted with chce.s
from The audience.
Referring To- the lynch law doctrine
Gov John =. Shafroth of Colorado
said: 'Ouc mob can do more injury
90 soc cty than 90 murdcrcrs. because
lincb!ng rcrmsatcs tho cutirc com
munity md produce anarchy The
lcducucc of mob rulc is most rcpr r.-
hcnsiblc when laws or, mode it
should hc tho duty of tho governor to
enforce thcm whether ho approves or
not when Tho itw rr,scrihcs hang
iug fer am offrnsc. and rrau ls found
guilty. ne should bc hanged whether
white or black and there is no excuse
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-12-11


An unconfirmed report from Athens
says the Greeks are continuing their
operations against Janina, but else
where orders have been received to
cease hostlities
Reports current yesterday in some
quarters lhat arrangements had 10. @ y
made for the revictualing of the be-
sieged garrisons appear to have been
inaccurate. Provisioning will not be-
gan unit the peace conference has
been inar gurated.
The b llgarian government news
paper Mir, in an editorial today. di-
la'es on he advantages to Turkey of
a good understanding with Bulgaria.
1t declares Turkeys salvation lies not
in continuing the war. but in seeking
rapproachment with Bulgaria.
The French premier, NJ. Poincaire,
In speech in the chamber Of dep
utles in which he reviewed the war
Gil" 10 'iicct Oh european interests,
indicated that the difficult problems
would be- solved at the London con-
ference, and expressed the hope that
Turkey would speedily recover her
prosperity.
He said ii would be necessary to
determine what part of the Turkish
public debt should be taken over by
the Balkan states, and added that
France probably would arrange spe-
cial cony entions with the allies for the
protection Of the extensive French in
the conquered territory.
The dispute between Austria Hun
gary anG Servia arising out Of the Bal
kan war, which has threatened a gen
eral European conflict, will have been
Steered into a safe channel and the
peace OF Europe will be maintained if,
as announced today. Serva has def
| nitely decided 10 leave her case in the
hands Of the great powers.
With the adhesion Of Austria Hun
gary. the proposal of Sir Edward
Gray, the British foreign secretary
to call meeting of the ambassa d oria1
clearing house has received practical
ly unanimous welcome
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-12-11
DlEAsE SPEAKS; WOMEN LEAVE
SOUTH CAROLINA GOVERNOR
USES STRONG LANGUAGE.
In Richmond Speech Executive Again
Uses Expression ITO Hell With
Constitution" and Ladies Leave.

Richmond. Va, Dec. Gov. .Blease
oLSouth Carolina denounced the con-
stitution N language so strong at the
afternoon session OF the governors
conference today that most of the
women In attendance. including near
ly a dozen sdffragists. left the hall
and did not return until he had re-
sumed his seat. Gov. Blease was elab-
Grating his views on the negro In
connection with the divorce question
and had just spoken in characteristic
style OF Jack Johnson when Gov. Ca
rey Of Wyoming. evidently provoked
by the South Carolinian's declaration
that he did not believe in educating
the negro. asked him II he did not
take an oath when sworn in as gov
ernor that he would stand by the con-
stitution which guaranteed equal
rights to all men. AS the Wyoming
executive resumed his seat amid ap-
plause Gov. Blease paused, then, turn
ing to the newspaper men. he asked
them to be careful to get his reply
straight. He also requested that they
refrain from stating that he was ex-
cited. For" he said, II have the
reputation down In South Carolina OF
being a fighter and a cold blooded
fighter at that" Again facing the
audience. he yelled out to Gov. Carey:
Yes. 1 took an oath when 1 became
governor: but say. To hell with the
constitution IL II stands In the way
OF me and protection to the white
women OF South Carolina" No soon
er had he uttered these words than
the women began To Gle out. among
them being Mrs. II. Il. Valentine, pres
ident OF the Equal Suffrage league Of
Virginia. and Miss Mary Johnston. one
OF the leading suffragists. Gov. Blease
went further declaring that ne would
even tear the constitution in threads
IL IL failed to afford white women
protection. Incidentally he said that
he regarded the negro OF South Car
olina as his friend and he believed II
they all could vote, fully 75 per cent
OF them would cast their ballots for
him In an election contest. He had
no apologies To make. he said. for
any view he had expressed and IL any
one doubted that the majority OF Tic
people Of South Carolina were not
with him they had only to consult the
results OF the recent gubernatorlal
election in that State.
Speaking on the divorce question.
he said he was proud of the fact that
no divorces were allowed In South
Carolina. he was also proud that a ne
gro could not marry a white woman
in South Carolina. IL Jack Johnson
had attempted such a thing in South
Carolina, he said. doubted II a grand
jury action would have been nect ssary
To give him his deserts.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-12-11
PLAN FOR ALBANIA.
Turkish Council Prepares Scheme of
Autonomy.

Constantinoplc, Dee 5.-Thc Turk
scheme of autonomous government
for Albania which has been submitted
to the sultan for imperial sanction.
The proposal TO hold in London the
negotiations for peace between Turkey
ana the Balllan allies cmanatcd from
the Turkish government who, be-
sides desiring they should be held
on neutral ground, also wished to
have the advantage of the advice of
Sir Edward Grey. the British score
tary of state for foreign affairs
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-12-11
TURKS MAY SEEK REVENGE.
Grave Fears Felt by Foreigners i'm
Smyrna.

washington, Dec. 5.-Possibility Of
danger to American life and property
in Turkey was forecast in official dis
patches received here today stating
that foreign subjects in smyrna, Asia
Minor, feared an outbreak in that
city II the Turkish soldiers returned
after disastrous peace. Grave fears
apparently exists in the minds of for
eigners in Asia Minor that the van
quished Turkish soldiers upon their
return may seek revenge for their
defeat falling upon foreigners
wh~so Sympathies have been with
the allies
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-12-11
GREECE TO TAKE. PART.
Will be Represented at Peace Ncoo-
tiatiOnS i'm London

Athens, Dec. 5.--It is authoritative
~ announced that Greek plenipoten-
tiaries will participate in the peace
negotiations.
semi-official statement issued to-
night against Interpreting the fact
that Greece did not sign the armis-
tlce as proof that dissensions exists
among the allies and declares Greece
Is adhering to an agreement Of the
allies. The explanation is given that
Greece's cource was due to her anxiety
that her naval action should not be
interrupted in the Ionian sea.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-12-11
WELCOMED IN MONTENEGRO.
Proclamation of Armistice Well Re-
ccived Despite Fears.

Cettinje, Montenegro, Dec. 5.-The
proclamation of the armistice was
made here today and was welcomed.
although some fears were expressed
that the Balkan allies will not gain
victories at the conference as marked
as those on the battlefield.
Montenegrin delegates to the peace
conference in London are former
Premier Miyuskovitch NJ. Popovich.
former Montenegrin minister at Con-
stantinople and Count Voynevich,
chief Of the kings cabinet.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-12-11
I'OiIs a Foul Plot.

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tween liver and bowels to cause dis
tress by refusing to act, take DR..
Kings New Life Pills, and end such
abuse OF your system. They gently
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and all good feelings 25c at Sibert's
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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-12-11
REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF
The First National Bank Of Sumter,
at Sumter, $. c., i'm the State Of
South Carolina, at The Close Of
Business, November 26th, 1912.
RESOURCES

Loans and Discounts. $43S,454.56
Overdrafts, secured and
unsecured. :. :. :. S,253.2l
| L. S. Bonds to secure cir
culation. .... E. .. =. 100000
Other bonds. e. .. =. =. 100000
Bonds, securities, etc E. 11,S0O.00
Banking house, furniture,
and fixtures. =. =. =. 2,50O06
! Other real estate owned. 1888
Due from National banks
(not reserve agents. -. 7,77OO$
Due from State and pri-
vate banks and bankers,
trust companies, and
savings banks. =. =. =. 1882
Due from approved Re-
serve agents. :. =. S3,257.S5
Checks and other cash
items. s.......... e. 6.O24.22
Notes of other National
banks. e. .. 100000
Fractional paper currency.
nickels, and cents. 52O.O6
Lawful money reserve in
bank, viz:
specie. .lS,62S.75
Legal-tender
notes. 100000 19,G2S.75
Redemption fund with L.
:. Treasurer (5 per cent
OF circulation e. 1,25O.Oe
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-12-11

Albanians, has telegraphed to Vienna
protesting against the bombardment
OF Avola by two Greek gunboats, ac-
cording to dispatch from the Aus
trian capital. After bombording the
international telegraph office the
gunboats made special targets Of the
public buildings in the town which
We're flying the new Albanian flag.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-12-11
SAYS GREECE HAS SIGNED.
'onstant'noplc Dispatch Reports .Nc-
ceptancc of Truce.

Paris, Dec. 5.-The Petit Parisien
has received "A dsE. -ch from Coustan-
tinople asserting that Greece has con-
cluded an armisticc with the porte.
The Greek legation here has no con
iirmation of this
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-12-11
COMPARTMENT REPORTED.

Athens, Dee. 5.-The newspapers
print reports that the Greeks have
begun hombardmcnt OF the outer
forts of Janina.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-12-11
NO SPLIT IN BALKAN LEAGUE.
GREECE ACTING IN INTEREST OF
BALKAN STATES IN REFUS-
ING ARMISTICE.

heiicNcs That Conference Of Ma
tons viii be Able to Settle Diff
hcult PrOblcm-Financial Ques-
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s563,6O5.ss
LIABILITIES.

Capital stock paid in 800. OOO. 90
surplus Iund. 100. 600 90
Undivided profits, less ex-
penses and taxes paid -. 9.O69.1S
National Bank rVues out
standing. e.. .. e. 100000
Due To other National
banks...... -. 4.SOS.OS
Due To State and Private
banks and bankers 4eS
individual deposits sub
Jert to check. o.. E. ..3O4l79.6s
Cashiers checks outstand-
ing. ... 6OS.l9
Postal Savings doposits... 4S6.26
Notes ana bills rediscount
cd. -. .... -. 49,. 20.OOO.O0
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-12-11

London, Dec. 5.-Greccc still Is
standing out from the armisticc
but IL Is explained both from So
Tia and Athens that this separate
action Is undertaken in agreement
with the allies, to prevent Turkey
from prOiiting by the armistice
to improve her military position.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-08-27
CLEVELAND DEFEATS
Sand SPRINGS CRABS
ERRORS, TIMELY HITTING AND \
NERVOUS BLOW-Up LOST
FOR SETLEY'S MEN.

CLEN ELAND, okla. Aug. 25.-
(SpcciaD -Wrangling, wildness, cost
ly errors and final blow-up at the
crucial moment lost the Sand Springs
Crabs their important game with the
locals today. The score was 43. and
the game was won in an extra inning.
when Cleveland pounded Young for
several hits and the Sand Springer s
support gave way.
It is estimated that crowd OF
from 500 to 1000 persons attended
the game, In which the winning team
by the agreement got the gate re-
ccipts. Both teams were loaded with
professional players Of the old West
ern Association. oklahoma State and
other class G and ID leagues.
Setley's men held the lead to the
ninth by a margin Of two runs. In
this session Stanley and Jewell for the
locals walked on disputed decision.
and the winning runs were scored by
titup1y g0 fpty
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-08-27

OKLAHOMA CITY. Aug. 26.-The
board of school land commissioners
probably will take action at its next
meeting on the sand and gravel con-
tract. applying to the beds Of Arkan-
sas and Grand rivers. TWO bids were
submitted for the river rights in re-
sponse to the boards advertisement,
but one of which applied to both
streams in their entirety.
Gov. Cruce has asked the school
land department to figure upon the
cost and availability of the depart
ment handling the sand and gravel
leases without regard to the middle
men, which would give the state all
fthe noyaty paid by the operator &.
This was one OF the positions taken
by the complainants, whose protest
caused a hearing on the exclusive
contract given by the board to the
Builders Sand & Gravel company of
Oklahoma City and Muskogee. An
other position Of the protestants was
that the state should charge nothing
for sand and gravel and that no at
tempt should be made to collect back
royalties.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-08-27
Plans Made for Interurban Lines.

GUTHRIE, Aug. 26.-Plans have
been completed for the extension OF
the Arkansas City (Kan.) Electric
railway south, connecting with the
towns Of Chilocco, Newkirw, Kildare,
Blackwell, Ponca City and Tonkawa,
all In Kay county, Oklahoma Meet
ings were held in all Of these towns
during the past week and arrange
ments closed to insure the roads con-
structlon. Back Of the company are
c. r. and Lafe Brown, eastern capital
lists; A. II. Denton and +. Kirkpat-
rick, Of Arkansas City. The eXteu-
sion will be fifty miles in length. Ul-
timately it is the intention tU~build
south through Bliss, Red Fork, Perry,
Orlando and Mulhall, to Guthrie.
Surveyors have been busy during
the week in running lines south from
Moore to Norman and north from Ed
mond to Guthrie for the extension in
both directions of the Oklahoma cleo
trio interurban. The line Is now in
operation south from Oklahoma City
to Moore, north to Edmond and west
to FL Reno. 1t is planned to complete
the Norman and Guthrie extensions
this fall, an additional thirty miles
The line parallels the Santa Fe rail-
roads nearly the entire sixty miles
from Norman to Guthrie.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-08-27
CASE TO SUPREME COURT.
Controversy Between Oklahoma city
and Street Railway.
Bv "Bud' Fisher

OKLAHOMA CITY, Aug. 26.-Tha
controversy between the city Of okla
homa city and the Patterson street
railway lines has been taken 10 the
supreme court Of the state on an ap-
plicaton for writ of habeas corpus
on behalf pf Fay Platt, one Of the en-
ployes Of the Patterson company, ar
rested for attempting to construct a
street railway line on Robinson avenue
in alleged violation Of city ordi-
nance.
Several years apo the Patterson
company. now known as the Okla
homa Traction company, was given a
blanket franchise by an initiated or
dinance, which was attacked in the
courts but sustained after long liti-
cation. Later the city council passed
an ordinance prohibiting the building
of any street railway on Robinson
avenue, and fixing penalties. II was
passed to keep the oklahoma Railway
company, operating an extensive loca
and interurban system, off the street
When the Patterson interests start
ed work last week on new line on
Robinson which is very narrow
street in the busiest part of the city,
their men We're arrested and this suit
Is the result. A writ was issued by
Chief Justice Turner, returnable Sep
tenn ber g.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-08-27
HYDRO.ELECTRIC PLANT.

MUSKOGEE, Aug, 26.-Sam Brown,
Jr., Of Chicago, closed a contract last
night with the Muskogee Water Power
company. composed Of local citizens,
In which Brown agrees to build
S1,000,OO0 hydro-electric power plant
on Grand river, near here, and fur
nish power at from Shc 10 Sc per
kilowatt. Work on the plant VIII
start in sixty days.