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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-06-08
SAYS CHARGES ARE ABSURD.
Declares Trial Will Completely Dis.
prove Accusation Against New
York Society Man.
Yours truly,
HERBERT A. NOSE

New York, June 5.-"We will
bring out the whole truth of this
matter and completely disprove these
cruel and absurd charges" reads a
statement issued this afternoon in
regard to the indictment in Aiken, S.
c., yesterday of Frederick O. Beach,
for assault Of his wife. The state
ment was issued by Thomas s. Full
Ter, Beacn's lawyer.
Neither Mr.. nor Mrs. Beach, nor
any of their witnesses were heard by
the grand jury" said Mr.. Fuller.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-06-08
TO Reduce Cost of Living.
Florence Times.

Florence Times.
With butter made from cotton seed
oil, and biscuits from the meal the
south's staple crop will play no mean
part in the reduction of the high cost
of living. We have known for a
long time that cotton seed made
mighty good butter when taken
through the medium of the COW, and
there is no reason why some smart
ones of earth should not find a way
TO eliminate the middle man in this
business as in others, and get the re-
suit at first hand.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-06-08

Possibility of Canning Factory Being
Established in Sumtcr-COmmittee
Meetings.

While in Texas, the secretary had
conference with an experienced
canning factory man who proposes
to come to Sumter and assist in the
establishment Of such a factory. This
gentleman will come to Sumter with
the highest references. 1t is now up
to the Sumter business men and
farmers. Such factory Of the size
needed for Sumter will cost about So
500 or total capital of about slO.-
600 will be needed. The main diff
Guilty will be in securing the neces-
sary produce for the factory. From
800 to 500 acres Of tomatoes will be
needed and about 200 to 800 acres Of
sweet potatoes. The factory will
pay from 25 to 35 cents per bushel
for tomatoes and from 40 to so cents
for sweet potatoes. The farmers Of
the country living near the city are
requested to at once notify the
Chamber Of Commerce if they will be
willing to plant at this price and how
many acres they are willing to con-
tract fer. 1t should be remembered
under such a contract they are sure
TO market every bushel they are able
to produce and that they are sure Of
the price at which such produce can
be sold before they plant. This will
give them chance to rotate and to
diversity. 1t will give them a cash
crop. There will be no gamble about
the price. They will be assured of
market. If this factory is to be es-
tablished to take care Of the produce
next year. the farmers of the county
must act at once. 1t will take time
to arrange the details and to build
the factory. The factory will sell the
seed and the tomato plants at market
prices and will assist the farmers in
the proper planting, cultivation and
harvesting of same.
X
The committees on Home Market.
of which Mr.. r. +. Haynsworth is
chairman. and on Farm Improvement
and Diversification are requested to
arrange for a meeting in the mme-
diate future.
number of the committees have
as yet not held meetings and their
chairmen are requested TO call meet
ings at once. The committee on
County Fair, of which Mr.. w. B.
Boyle is chairman. and Health and
sanitation, of which DR.. H. NJ. Stuck
ey Is chairman, are requested to get
together within the next few days as
several important matters are to be
taken up.
The committee on New Industries.
of which Mr.. +. L. Witherspoon is
chairman. has been one of the most
industrious of the chamber. They
| nave already one industry To their
credit and they have several good
things under consideration.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-06-08
FAVOR GOV. WILSON.
Prcfcrcnc" Vote Taken i'm Third
North Carolina District Convention.

Wilmington, y. c., June 5.-Demo-
Gratis Of the Third congressional dis
trl't at G"ldshoro today r"nominatod
'ongrcsman John NJ. Fai>on and
elected four delegates with onc-hall
vote each To the Baltimore cunVcn-
ti"n. The delegates 20 instructed. but
a test V"t" for presidential preference
showed Wilson. 12t; Underwood. go;
Harmon. ;; Clark. >.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-06-08
SHIP WITH Perforated SAIL
Authorities Differ on Subject Of Allow
Ing Air to Rush Through Holes
Idea Still Used,

Some time ago the theory was ad.
vanced that II number Of small holes
were made in ships square sails,
allowing the wind to rush through. the
usual accumulation Of dead air would
be prevented. and the sails draw bet.
ter. Authorities. however, differ on
the subject many believing that the
advantage derived, II any. does not
compensate for the inevitable weak.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-06-08
WOULD INVESTIGATE MOORE.
Aiken Calls Probe of Government
Weather Bureau

Washington. June 5.-Rcpresenta-
tive Theron Aiken of New York to-
day introduced a resolution that
special committee investigate Willis
l.. Moore. chief of the weather bu-
reau. He alleges that the service
suffers from mismanagemcnt and
that Chief Moore made false state
mentS To "onGrcss.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-06-08

Mr.. William +. Rhame. one of
sumter's oldest and most prominent
citizens. died Thursday night at his
home on sumter street where he had
been suffering for the past two weeks
from heart trouble. Mr.. Rhame was
not born in Sumter. but he lived here
for many years and was one of the
best known figures in the city. He
had many friends here, in Sumter
county and throughout the whole
State who will hear of his death with
q feeling OF loss.
Mr.. Rhame had lived out his three
score and ten years. He was born at
Eishopville. formerly Sumter county.
on July IL. 1889. and therefore would
have been 73 years old had he lived
to that date OF next July. He leaves
his wife. Mrs. Tance c. Rhame. and
four sons and two daughters. Messrs.
II. III. Rhame. B. ]. Rhame. Louis b.
Rhame Of Sumter and Claude Rhame
Of Cape Charles. Va. and Mrs. r. X.
WhtNt otft -aics 0tO. W. IlutSncSOH
OF this city. He also leaves one sis
ter. Mrs. Anna Allen OF Columbia. and
i've grandchildren.
The funeral services will be held at
the cemetery Saturday morning at
1880 o'clock. there being no services
at the residence before the body ~
taken from there to Its last resting
place.
Mr.. Rhame was born in Bishopville,
but has lived In Sumter since his boy
hood. He went to Furman Univer-
sity. but before he had completed his
course at that institution the war
broke out and he Joined with other
from students Of the institution and
served throughout the war; the COM
pany being a unit in the famous
Hampton Legion.
After the war Mr.. Rhame was for
many years a teacher Of private
school In Sumter. during which time
- NeNehh many Va thC uiCu WIN
now among the prominent business
men OF this city. He afterwards
served as school commissioner. now
the office OF county superintendent OF
education. and was from 1885 to 1887
editor OF the watchman and South
ron.
He Tor bxr
OF Masonic lodges. being past master
Of Claremont Lodge. No. 81, A. F. NJ.
and having served as secretary Of
Beulah Chapter. X. A. NJ. He was
also a member OF the Columbia Com
mandery. knights Tempiars. at Co.
Iumbia. and OF the related orders Of
the Eastern star and knights and La
dies OF Honor. He was a charter
member OF the Washington Street
Baptist Church I'm which he served as
deacon. and as clerk and treasurer
from 1906 10 about year ago when
he resigned the position of clerk.
He accepted a position as cashier OF
the Bank Of Sumter 1T it's organiza-
ton In 1889 and was with that insti-
tuition up to the time OF his death.
serving as cashier and as vice presi-
dent. Mr.. Rhame was adjutant Of Dick
Anderson Camp. u. c. W. at the time
OF his death. having been member
OF that organization for many years.
He. was also one OF the members of
the old Sumter Light Infantry. in
which he served as color bearer.
Mr. Rhame was man of estimable
character and worth. an able and
industrious business man and a Chris
tian gentleman highly esteemed 10y
all with whom he came in contact.
Mr.. Rhame was married In 1866 to
Miss Tance G. DuPre of Pisgah. who.
with the children named above. sur
vive him.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-06-08
MOVING FORWARD.

Great Meeting Of the Business Men
OF the stale Of South Carolina to he
Held in Columbia on JULY 9Th
state Chamber of Commerce and
Development League To be Formed.
Sumtcr's Business Men To he Rem
resented by Large Delegation.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-06-08
Calling Names.

Florence Times.
In the calling of names and thc
enrighment Of our dictionary the
"Col' has rival, one William Barnes.
Jr.. Of New York, who characterizes
the ColonerS Vagaries as "demented
ambition.'
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-06-08
Identified Riotora

Cinematograph films which were
taken during the recent champagne
riots In France enabled the police to
identify and arrest many Of those who
took part
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-06-08

The farmers report Uat the cpt-
tins ana harvcSuns ot oats has boon
progressing nicely during the past
week and most of the crop Will be in
r"ior" tho end of the present week.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-06-08
m. WILLIAM :. RHluE DEAD.
PROMINENT CITIZEN OF SUMTER
PASSED AWAY THURSDAY
NIGHT.

Funeral Services to Re Held at Gene
terry saturday Morning at 1880;
Was Confederate. Veteran and
Member OF Masonic Lodgcs--Was
School Commissioners; Cashier of
Bank Of sumter Since Its Organiza-
tton; A Man OF Noble Character.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-07-03
Twelve Navy Officers
Are Placed Upon
the Retired List

WASHINGTON, July 1.-The names of
twelve navy officers selected by the
plucking board for involuntary retire
ment were made public today at the Navy
department. There are three captains.
four commanders and five lieutenant
commanders IN the list They are.
Captains-charles M. Fahs, relieved of
command Of the cruiser California, pro-
ceeding home via Europe; George R. Sal
isbury, waiting orders, Independence
Mo-; Reuben O. Bitter. captain navy yard
Boston. Mass. @ ..a
Commanders-Matt H. Signor, naval
war college: Armistead Rust, captain of
the yard. Charleston, s. c.; Marcus L.
Miller, commanding the gun boat Vicks-
burg; Charles H. Hayes. war college.
Lieutenant eommanders---Robe w.
Henderson, inspector of ordnance, general
electric company, Schnectady, N Y;
Walter Ball, naval home, Philadelphia;
Leland F. James, at hospital, Puget
Sound; Cassius B. Barnes. executive Of
ficer of the receiving ship at New York;
Hugh McWalker, in charge Of the branch
Photographic office, Boston. The retire
ments took effect yesterday.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-07-03
Ohio Republicans
Nominate Dillon
For Governor

COLUMBUS, o. July 2-E B. Dillon,
common pleas judge of Columbus, was
nominated for governor on the fifth bal
lot at the republican state cenrent on
today. The nomination came as sur
prise as Dillon was a candidate .or
justice of the state supreme court
Judge Dlllon's strength came frcm
forces in the cenvention that previously
had been divided between Lawrence K.
Langdon of Lebanon. and B. H. Kroger
Of Cincinnati. Many Of the delegates who
had supported A. L. Garford of Elyria,
voted for him on the final ballot
The platform adopted was declared to
be compromise. Many OF its p,anEn,
1t is said, were framed by the Roose-
relt supporters. When the Roosevelt
delegation forced an expression CT
strength, however, in attempting 10 adopt
a minority report Of the resolutions com
nittes, they were defeated
General r.. q. Brown Of Zanesvilie.
editor and post-noa.E.a:;der of tine Graad
Army o. Repaibln. Department OF Ohio,
wss nominated for lieune rant governor o..
Gfa GiiTa hnlrGd.
Affter tine ssansmt IbaIaeG had Tbeen takel
a u1rufim t.p ,aeanard TIM mules Was e,a;-
rited a1d Lifmrelut TX. L4angau to. '-Idl-
fanm ws nominated fiu cJnltSl.ss:rrclls
attltap8 tU taacfanaton.. LINN j. ssr4.
livan CT 0sdiirntbE1a oS19irnv WIS nroni.,
nHted secretary od- state 5y aoS,atnh,'
tiun
Omaha daily bee., 1912-07-03
Underwood Will ~.
Be with Nominee of
the Convention

WASHINGTON. July 2.-Representative
Underwood did not know of the with
drawal Of his name until informed by
the Associated Press. He said:
Senator Bankhead has been in charge
of my campaign and has made splen-
did fight. He has been in entire charge
Of my candidacy and acts for me,
THE loyalty Of the senator and his
friends is a source of qualification to
me and thank them for 1t. We have
succeeded in one thing. at least and
have impressed the country and our
party that q southern man can be a
candidate for the presidency.
II will support the nominee Of the con-
vention whoever he may be and shall
spend my time working for the ticket
chosen at the convention.
Mr. Underwood heard later by long
distance telephone of the withdrawal Of
HIS name.
My frnemfs wish me to say that the
action Of Alabama WIS without my
Rnawiefke ar approval aml + r1aKa tiIGt
statsHnent. 20 ra siziii..
Flow aitm,t tins vina nreatifa,rygv an
vas asi,a1.
Il am nut- a cantlhate. do mot want It
and will non accept IL l am nominated, :"
he answered.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-07-03
WILSON RECEIVES THE NEWS
On the Veranda When Report Of His
~ Nomination Comes.
MORNING SPENT ON GOLF LINKS
Town People and Neighbors Gather
and Pay Respects, Brass Band
Joining In and rendering
Serennde. i.

SEAGIRT. N. j., July 2.--Governor VIII
son was seated on the veranda Of the
little white house" with Mrs. Wilson
and his daughters when he received news
of his nomination as the democratic can
didate for president from his managers.
THE honor is as great as can come to
any man by the nomination OF party"
he said especially under the circum-
STANCES ] hope appreciate 1t at its true
value; but. just at this moment l feel
the tremendous responsibility 1t involves
even more than ! feel the honor.
i hope with all my heart that the
party will never have reason to re-
gret It,"
Governor Wilson was posing for pho
tograph with his Vile and daughters
when he was informed that Underwood
had withdrawn.
Well, | declare" said the governor
that will give me enough If they all
go to me-" Mrs. Wilson, whose native
state is Georgia. said. ~.-.. ....
The only thing | regret is that Georgia
did not vote for Mr. Wilson.
Governor Wilson said that at one time
during the convention he completely de-
SPARED of receiving the nomination. That
was Friday evening when Speaker Clark
received a majority Of the totaI vote.
Wilson then wired to his manager at
Baltimore, William r. McCoribs TO re-
lease the Wilson delegates. McComhs, ac-
cordng to Governor Wilson, told the del
egates they were released, but they re-
fused to change their vote.
COngra tulnte the Governor.
During the time Immediately preced-
ing his nomination the governor walked
back and forth on the lawn, chatting in
formally with newspaper men and resi-
dents Of the town who came 10 be on
hand for celebration. Mrs. Wilson and
her daughters had been keeping tally of
Continued on Second Page.D
Omaha daily bee., 1912-07-03
Half Million Fund
For Cornell Uni

CEDAR RAPIDS, Ia, July 2.-The
students and faculty of Cornell college,
Mt. Vernon, Ia, together with the towns
people, received word today that the COL
lege endowment fund of $4,000 had been
completed. A subscription of 10000 from
Nj Vernon citizen completed the final
spurt to Eeach the $4,000 mark. A 5olli-
ACa tion meeting was planned.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-07-03
Roosevelt Men
Win First Round

EIrRnE, S n, DULY 2-ThA Roosevelt
mm won tina ftrst round in tha South
nGii1da lsqlubllcan convention to-day
oatsatng u. C. KennpSly OF Canton tenn
pnl-ay chairman by vote Of SS7 to 257
for N j Russell OF Hamlin county, a
Eft man
Omaha daily bee., 1912-07-03
The Weather

For Nehraska-Unsettled with showerx
For Iowa-Unsettled with showers.
Temperature At Omaha Yesterday.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-07-03

be made by william Jennings Bryan. The
speaker was In Baltimore earlier In the
evening
! BALTIMORE. July AIT $50 the con-
vention hall was again thronged, with the
galleries filled to overflowing, showing a
general spirit Of relief over the near ap-
proach of the final scene.
Supporters OF several men prominently
mentioned for vice president said the
nomination would 80 to Clark by accla-
nation If he would take It.
BALTIMORE, June 2.--Governor Wood
row Wilson of New Jersey was nomi-
mated for president OF the United States
bs the democratic national convention at
the afternoon session today, when, on
the forty-sixth ballot, he received $50
votes to a for chaRp Clark. The Miss
sour delegation which had remained
faithful to Clark to the end, then moved
that the nopiination be made unanimous.
There was great chorus of approval and
The long fight was over,
.,,0nly four ballots were necessary today
to reach nomination. When the con.
vention adjourned last night the conven-
tion had seemed to be IN an all but hope
less deadlock. Wilson had begun to lose
ground on the last few ballots and Champ
Clark had made a few temporary gains.
This encouraged the speaker to rush over
to Baltimore from Washington this morn
ing In the hope of still further turning
the tide and rallNng his, forces to
final stand.
When the speaker arrived, however, he
learned that the Illinois delegation at an
early morning conference had decided to
switch from Clark to Wilson. This meant
change of fifty-eight votes and was as
fatal to Clark's chances as It was in
spring to the Wilson forces.
The Wilson forces went to the conven-
tion hall at noon In the firm belief that
the New Jersey governor would be nom
mated before another adjournment was
taken. As they had expected, the vote
of Illinois marked the beginning OF the
end. West Virginia Joined hands with
Illinois In going over to Wilson on the
forty-thrd ballot, the first cast today.
Wilson Gains Rapidly.
Wilson jumped from his final vote of
4s4 last night to COZ on the first ballot
today. The figures told their own story.
The Wilson delegates were jubilant as
Chairman James directed the second call
Of the day. the forty-fourth of the con-
vention. The most important change on
this ballot was in the Colorado delega-
ton, which had been voting eleven for
Clark and one for Wilson. This time
Colorado divided ten to two In favor of
Wilson.
Altogether the ultimate nominee gained
twenty-seven votes on this ballot. Then
came the forty-fi 1t was disappointing
in a way, for Clark held his own and
Wilson made a gain of only four
There were few in the hall at this time
who did not believe Wilson would win,
but they feared it would take q long,
long while for him to attain the 725ls
votes necessary to nominate. 1t was real
ICED that there must be decided break
in the Underwood vote. which had held
firm from the beginning. before any
man could win.
ru,'rr,yood is withdrawn.
The forty-sixth ballot had been ordered
when Senator Bankhead of Alabama was
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Omaha daily bee., 1912-07-03
PROMINENT IOWANS KILLED
Four Leading People Of Granger Die
,a1 in Auto Crash. . rs n,
ONE OWNED GREAT FARM
Victims Are George and James
Hanly and MIR. and Mrs. NeIs
Anderson--Struck by North
western Limited Train.
(From a staff correspondent.)

tfrom starr Correspondent)
DEs MONIES, July 2-(Special Tele-
gram,)-Word was received here today of
the death by accident of four residents of
farms near Granger, only fifteen miles
north, in an automobile accident in ILL
nois. They are George and James Hany
and Mr.. and Mrs. Nels Anderson. They
were riding in an automobile when struck
by a Northwestern train at Geneva, ILL.,
All were instantly killed except James
Hanley, who was reported so badly hurt
he will die. George Hanley owns 10000
acre farm near Granger and was demo-
cratic candidate for sheriff of this county
last year. Anderson owned a lumber yard
in Granger. r ~.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-07-03
Iowa Federal Officers.

Pressure is being brought to bear on
the Iowa republican members of congress
to agree upon slate for the federal posi-
tions In Iowa and to present their recon-
mendations to the president at once. It
is believed here that should the delegation
agree upon recommendation the appoint
ments would be made now by the presl-
dent There are many>ca adidates for at
torney, marshal and collector but all
previous efforts to have caucus failed.
Word from Washington is that the mem
bers are to agree. but will hold several
meetings this week.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-07-03
Democratic National Convention
Nominates Governor Of New
Jersey. for President.
OTHER CANDIDATES WITHDRAW
Wilson Shows Big Gains in the
Early Ballots.
UNDERWOOD DROPS OUT FIRST
He is Followed Soon by Clark, FoSs
and Harmon.
MISSOURI INSISTS ON ROLL CALL /
Objection to New York's Motion to
Nominate by Acclaniation.
STANDS BY CLARK TO LAST
STANDS BY CLARK 70 LAST
When 1t Ia shown TINT Wilson Has
Nearly One Thousand Votes
Missouri Moves to Make
1t Unnnimous.
BULLETIN.

BALTIMORE. July 2.--speaker Clark 10
reported to have agreed to accept the
nomination for vice president. It is also
reported that the nominating speech will
be made by William Jennings Bryan. The
speaker was In Baltimore earlier In the
evening.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-07-03

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Omaha daily bee., 1912-07-03
THE WEATHER.

Showers; Cooler
Omaha daily bee., 1912-07-03

Three Motors and Dynamo.
Beneath was the car, similar In shape
to the Americas, but longer, perhaps iso
feet long. The bottom of the car was
composed OF round steel tank two feet
in diameter and about 100 feet long. In
this tank was stored the gasoline. The
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-24
PLAY PARK HEADS
TOCONVENE HERE

The Atlanta Auditorium will he CON
verted into one vast indoor playground
next spring. when 600 delegates to the
convention of the Playground and Rec
reation Association of America will be
held here Experts in the comparatively
new playground movement viii gather
from cities representing every part of
the country. and manufacturers of appa
ratus for helping the Riddles enjoy fresh
air will exhibit the latest ideas in chute
the chutes. swings and outdoor games.
The convention at Cleveland few days
ago was attended by several Atlantans
identified with the playground movement.
Miss Mary BarnweH, the supervisor; Mr.
and Mrs. V. H. kriegshaber, of the play
ground committee of the Chamber Of
Commerce. and Dan Carey. manager of
parks. were the Atlanta delegates, and
between addresses and meetings they
talked Atlanta constantly. They so i'm
pressed the convention with the popularity
of the playground system here and the
general desirabiity Of Atlanta as con
vention city that the delegates immediate
" decided they wanted to come South.
Mr. Carey extended the convention an in
vitation. and though Los Angeles, Seattle
and other cities sent formal invitations,
backed up by official letters from their
MAYORS. the directors decided in favor
of Atlanta.
Letters ere received today by Manager
Carey. Joseph c Logan, Of the Associated
Charities. and Mr. Kriegsha Der OF the
Chamber of Commerce, from Secretary
H. S Barucher, Of the national associa +
ton. accepting Atlantas invitations
These conventions always meet in the
spring, lust before The opening of the