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Omaha daily bee., 1912-05-09
Portland Prepares
for Big Christian
Conference in 1913

In the interest OF the second Worlds
Christian Citizenship conference to be
held in Portland. Ore, June . to July
next year, General Superintendent James
s. Martin OF Pittsburg, Pa. Is in the city
for a few days. He Is enthusiastic over
the outlook for a great meeting and Is
predicting an attendance OF from 5000
to 1000. To assure the success OF the
conference and to aid In advertising II
have subscrinsi 5000 In cash and have
taken steps TO erect large auditorium
at a cost Of seoo.0o0
Superintendent Martin is the advance
agent Of the movement in arouslng In
terest In the conference. He is meeting
with the Ministerial unions throughout
the country and briefly outlining plans.
Later he win be followed by other Of
ficlsls Of the organization that will take
up the work of arranging the details.
As delegates to the Portland conference.
members Of the Ministerial unions,
churches. Young Mems Christian associ-
atoms. Christian Endeayorers and those
OF similar Societies in all Protestant
churches will be eligible. The yice-presi-
dents selected include the bishops of all
the churches and leading church wSkxs
in the United States. DR.. d. w. C. Hun
tngton, chancellor Of the Wesleyan uni
versity at Lincoln is the vice-president
representing Nebraska.
The prime object Of the conference is
the revival and diffusion Of a national
religion, looking to universal advance
ment in militant christianity in individual.
family and civic life, in general education
and In public morals.
The speakers who have been secured
for the conference are among the most
prominent in the United States and
Europe. William ]. Bryan is among them.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-05-09
Tom Flynn Gives
Three Reasons for
His Celebration

Tom Flynn. the genial street commits
sioner celebrated yesterday for two rea-
sons. One is he feels elated at the sue
cess Of the square deal ticket, and the
other reason Is that II was his birthday
and also his wife's birthday.
Twelve years ago they were married
at Weston. la. They have two sons, who
are promising politicians, although Flynn
has not advised them to take up this line
Of work.
1T isn't very often our birthday comes
on such an occasion as this" said Flynn,
right after one Of the most strenuous
and successful political fights We were
ever in. I'm going to celebrate 1t in my
own way"
He didn't specify, II Is reliably reported
that he will jump on the flag Of the old
system. under which an irate council
passed a resolution limiting the funds the
street commissioner could use and thereby
seriously handicapplng him and express
his Joy in a few Apache yells.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-05-09
Help is Summoned
Because of Strike

The freight handlers strike in the CHI
cago freight houses Of the Milwaukee
road has assumed such proportions that
men from other points are being called
there to help relieve the CONGESTION. Ae-
cording to Assistant General Passenger
Agent Haynes. who Is in town. there
have been no acts Of violence and none
are anticipated. However. the business
Of the road is being hampered to some
extent.
Assistant General Agent Duyan Of this
city has been called to Chicago. and while
he win not don jumpers and wrestie
with bales and boxes Of freight, he will
help out II is expected that ne win
oversee some particular branch Of the
freight handling and help to get the stuff
moving out and in at the houses.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-05-09
HAS OLD BILLS
TO KEEP AS SOUVENIR

Two ancient bills were presented to the
BrandeIs stores for payment by = woman
who did not insist on getting the money
or who did not give her name. The bills
wer dated December 1. 1851 and said on
their face that the City Of Omaha, ter
ritory Of Nebraska will pay 80 to bearer
one year after date with interest at 10
per cent per annum. They were siEned
by Jesse Lowe. mayor and H. c. J.
Anderson. recorder.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-05-09
Nebraska Students
Boost Their School

The members OF the Omaha club. an
organization Of twelve Omaha boys at the
University Of Nebraska. have arranged
with Miss Kate McHugh, principal Of the
Omaha High school, to have the chancel-
Tor speak at the high to the seniors on
Thursday morning.
Mr.. Avery will address the graduates
on higher education and dwell TO some
Omaha daily bee., 1912-05-09

meet the qualifications in maintaining an
armory.
The fact is an embarrassing one for
the guard to face, but they realize and
they feel that the other companies Of the
state do likewise that the consequences
Of the fire must be met and met squsrely.
The Nebraska National guard will have
to work through a year or two hand-to-
mouth until their finances are gradually
returned to a normal condition.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-05-09

Cultivated tastes prefer Permits. SC.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-05-09

extent on that college education and
training which Is received by the Students
at Nebraska. their own state institution.
The members OF the Omaha club are
satisfied with their university as a place
to get an education and consider that II
should be placed before tho other grad
yates OF the Omaha High school In the
proper light.
Declared a member Of the Omaha
club: ITS time we did little grading
OF the home school instead OF allowing
the glamour of distance from home
paint an inferior school In brighter
colors than the cornhusker institution"
Stuart Gould. president Of the club, will
accompany Chancellor Avery.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-05-09
A Cruel Mistake

Is to neglect cold or cough. DR.. Kings
New Discovery cures them and may pre-
vent consumption. Soc and si.oo. For
sale by Beaton Drug Co.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-06-29
MIDDLETON-LYNAM.
Young Lady of Darlington Welded
to Young Business May of Sumter
Wednesday.

Wednesday afternoon AT 4.30
o'clock at the residence of Mrs An
ME Il. Lenoir, the mother of the
groom, Miss Blanche Middleton and
Mr.. Frank A. Lyman were united in
marriage in the presence Of the MEM
bers Of the immediate families Of
the contracting parties, the Rev, Mr..
r. w. Humphries, of the Broad street
Methodist church. performing the
ceremony.
The wedding was To have taken
place in Darlington at the home of
the bride. but the groom was taken
sick with appendicitis and was unable
to go to Darlington, SO, rather than
delay the marriage, arrangements
were made for the bride to come to
sumter SO that the ceremony could
be performed notwithstanding the
indiSpoSitiOn of the groom.
for several years and has many
friends here who will welcome her
To her new home. Mr.. Lyman is
native OF sumter and is engaged i'm
business The young couple have
the best wishes of their many friends
here
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-06-29
OFFICER SHOOTS NEGRO.
POLICEMAN III. q. McKAGEN SHOT
LEE DAVIS WEDNESDAY.
Negro Says He is From Orangebure-
Han When Officer Approached and
Drew His Gun When Told to Halt
Man Getting OH Nice.y.

Wednesday afternoon Police Officer
II. G. McKagen shot a negro who
gave MS name at Lee Davis and said
ne was from Orangeburg, but had
been recently engaged in work at
Alcolu. The negro started to run
when the officer approached him and
when called to halt he drew his gum
and threatened to sh9ot if the officer
endeavored to arresS him.
The shooting sfssdrred beyond the
railroad in vgsant lot adjoining an
alleged disreputable> house run by a.
negro woman known as Child Evans.
From what could be learned this
morning Of the occurrence it seemed
that Mr.: McKagen was riding past
the house when Davis started to run.
Mr.. McKagen called to him to stop
and he turned and drew his pistol,
threatening to shoot if the officer
approached him all the time gradual
ly retreating. Mr.. McKagen, after
the negro drew his gun on him, drew
his own gun and fired at the negro,
the bullet striking him in the leg and
shattering the bone.
The negro was disarmed and taken
to the Sumter Hospital where he re-
ceived attention. 1t was reported
this mornig from that place that he
was getting on nicely and that his
leg would probably not have to be
amputated as at first thought.
The Evans woman stated that she
knew nothing about the man except
that he occasionally visited her
house. She had told him There is
Mr.. McKagen, now," and he started
to run.
AS far as could be ascertained
there was no witness to shooting.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-06-29

today's session with prayer Follow
ing was the minority report OF the
credentials committee on tre South
Dakota contests. asking the seating of
the Wilson delegates. The auditorium
was very warm today. and the crowd
was hot and listlcss and applauded
only family the mention of The can
didates names. Crane of Texas, said
that the seating of the CLARK men of
south Dakota, would be robbery.
pure and simple"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-06-29
WALL STREET AND TANMANY.
New York World Fears Their In
huence at Baltimore.

From the New York World
Shall Wall street and Tammany
turn Democratic opportunity into
Democratic discord?
Shall Wall Street and Tammany
turn Democratic triumph into Demo-
cratic disaster?
Those are the first questions to be
answered at Baltimore
The Murphys and the Ryans and
the BelmOnts and the Sheehans are
already reaching out for the Demo-
cratic National convention. The
World herewith warns the Democra-
tic party that a Murphy Ryan-Be
mont Sheehan Democracy is not
worth saving. \ Murphy Ryan-Bel-
-Sheehan ticket is not worth
lighting for
The same men who blasted Demo-
cratic hopes in 1904 are seeking to
blast Democratic hopes in 1912 =
If the Democratic party wishes to
make Roosevelt again great cap
tain in American politics, it has only
to let Wall street and Tammany DOM
mate the Baltimore convention. If
the Delegates to the Democratic Ma
tonal Convention wish to create an
irresistible popular demand for
Roosevelt and third party, they
have only To follow the leadership of
the men who are behind Judge Park
The Republican party is seething
with revolt. If Ryan ind Murphy. if
Wall street and Tamrany domi-
nate the Baltimore convention. the
Democratic party will likewise be
seething with revolt. \ new party
will be inevitable. The American
people will not submit To he tricked
and defrauded forever by corrupt
bosses AID corrupt plutocrats.
Let Baltimore remember it,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-06-29

COMMITTEE SEATS
FOLLOWERS OF SPEAKER.
Wilson Supporters Will Take South
Dakota Contests Before the Con-
ventiOn Itself.

Baltimore, June 25.-Completing
its work soon after the national con-
vention reassembled tonight, the Gre
dentials committee agreed to indorse
the recommendations of the Demo-
cratic national committee in all con-
tested cases except those from South
Dakota and the District of Columbia.
In both these cases, the Clark forces
succeeded in seating their instructed
delegates. Two minority reports were
decided upon in the Illinois contest
where the Roger c. Sullivan delegates
were seated 40 to 10. Harry T. Cres-
we'll, the California member, reserved
the right to present a minority report
in favor of the Harrison-Hearst fac
ticn.
In the South Dakota contest p. H.
Martion of Wisconsin asked all those
voting for the losing Wilson delegates
to join him in report that would
carry the fight to the floor Of the
convention. The vote was 2S to %.
In the three-cornered District Of
Columbia contest the uninstructed
delegation headed by National Com
mitteeman Newman which had been
recognized by the national committee
was unseated and the Costello dele
cation" instructed for Clark, was in
dorsed.
A vote on the three delegations re-
suited as follows:
For Costello delegation, %; for
delegation 3.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-06-29

Baltimore, June 26.-The progress
sives in the Democratic National
Convention claimed notable victory
tonight. when they carried a motion
abrogatlng the rule by which some
State delegations We're bound to cast
their votes as unit.
The fight for and against the unit
rule was waged particularly about
Ohio. where eighteen district dele
gates had been instructed by pril. ar
i1s to vote for Woodrow Wilson, but
where the State Convention, control
led by the Harmon forces, had in
voked the unit rule binding all Ohio
delegates to the Ohio Governor.
The Convention, by 565 1-2 to 4S1
2-S, voted that no State delegation
should be bound by unit control eX-
cept in cases where a State law was
mandatory on the subject.
Wilson supporters in the Conven-
tion, who earlier in the evening had
carried on demonstration lasting
thirty-three minutes, regarded the
vote, as distinctly favoring their can
didate. The Wilson boom had been
growing throughout the day.
Wilson gained and Harmon lost
eighteen votes from the Ohio dele
cation as result of the fight. 1t was
said the abrogation of the rule might
lead to breaks in other delegations
and that this left the Presidential
nomination race tonight in greater
doubt than ever.
New York's solid block Of 90 votes
was cast in favor of continuing the
unit rule, amid Kisses and groans.
Missouri. the home State Of Champ
Clark. Split 20 to in favor bf the
unit rule and this result also was re-
ceived with groans
When Nebraska and Kansas voted
solidly for the abrogation Of the unit
rule. there were cheers from the Will
son forces. Pennsylvania, a Wilson
State, gave big mapority for abro-
cation.
There had been reports during the
day Of a growing sentiment in the
New York delegation in favor Of
Governor Wilson. The delegation
voted under the unit rule tonight in
| casting its ballot against the propo-
sitiOn fOstered by the New Jersey
Governors supporters.
The fight over the unit rule carried
the night session we'll along toward
midnight. The report from the COM
mittee on credentials then was re-
ceived. AS there was a minority re-
port, requiring discussion IAN ad-
journment was decided until noon to-
morrow
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-06-29
NOT HIS SYSTEM.
Mayor Grace Explains Reason for
Continuing the Policy Toward III.
gers.
Charleston Post.

Charleston Post
The policy of taxing blind tigers
the sum of $50 every three months
through summoning violators of
the dispensary law to the police court
the bond for this amount, turning il
into the city treasury, was not of my
creation said Mayor Grace yester-
day when asked if he had any state
ment to make regarding the report
from Columbia that the investigating
committee of the Legislature might
look into this phase of the dispensary
situation in following up its investi-
cation of the graft charges against
the State constables and, rural po-
lice.
The system, us a system, was
evolved by eX-Mayor Rhett," said
Mayor Grace, and the committee
probably has access TO the reports of
the dispensary, in which Mr.. Rhett
explained the system and justified it's
operation. When l took office, I
expressed my disapproval Of the sys-
tenn, but there was no alternative for
me to do but to continue the system
of taxing the blind tigers, unless j
should have consented To the loss to
the city of Charleston of this reven-
ue. With the treasury depleted,
did not see my way clear to do any
thing but accept the existing condi-
ton.
I'm the matter of collecting the
tax, l will say this which the records
show: That the collections are now
several thousand dollare in excess of
the money which was collected by
Mr.. Rhetts administration, and there
are no more blind tigers. The colec-
tions are larger because all the viola
tors of the law have to pay the tax
and this is in line with the policy or
this administration that everybody
shall share alike under the law"
Mayor Grace said that he
has heard nothing from the legis-
lativc committee regarding the mat
ter. hut that tn, committee NAV rest
assured hat he VIII extend all faci.
lities to them for Information in the
matter Of this tax or the bling tigers.
if they desire Il. hu; IS he stated
above. the explanation of the system
was made by Mr. Rhett and appears
among the dispensary records and is
ready available.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-06-29

Special to the Daily Item.

Special to the Daily Item.
Baltimore. June 27.-Bryan has
been up since o'clock this morning
COatless, cOllarless and vestleSs, and
with perspiration running down his
face, he greets the crowds that jam
his rooms. When asked for an out
line Of his future plans for the fight
On the Murphy Taggart, Sullivan
machine and the crowd of conserva-
tives in general Bryan replied: 1.-The
fight is already half won. have
nothing to say about what is left.
There have been and will be things
happening every hour and every day"
He declared further that he intended
fighting in the convention not only
for the adoption of the progressive
platform but for a progressive cam
didate. The effort of the Wilson men
to get him to come out
openly for Wilson failed. Bry-
an pointed out that as member
of the Nebraska delegation he was
instructed for Clark, but said that
he believed strongly in Wilson's sue
cess.
Bryan is reported to have discussed
plan with certain delegates instruct
ed for Clark to change their vote on
the first ballot if the New York dele
cation goes solid for Clark.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-06-29
Bryan Gets Machines Goat.
Special to the Daily Item.

Special to the Daily Item.
Baltimore, June 27.--Wilson has
started a boom for Mayor Newton ID.
Baker, of Cleveland. for Vice Presi-
dent, but Baker frOwns on the prOpO-
sition.
Bryan has completely routed the
Murphy Sullivan, Taggart cOmbina-
ton by strategic moves in the meeting
this morning of the subcommittee.
He and Senator O'Gorman of New
York, have been chosen to write every
word in the entire platform. They
started their job at IL O'Clock, and
are expected to finish about this
afternoon. 1t will be approved by the
resolution committee. and then go
before the convention.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-06-29
RAPIST VAUGHN ESCAPES,
D GREENVILLE MAN FACING SERI-
Gus CHARGE AT LIBERTY.
saws His Way From Jail-Former
superintendent at Orphan Home
Adds Chapter 10 Already Sensation
al Case.

Greenvlle, June Pet. L. Vaughn.
formerly superintendent of the Odd
Fellows orphan home located near
Grenville, and prisoner in the
county Jail since May 81, charged
with triple crime against an orphan
girl under his care, sawed his way
to liberty early today and tonight is
at liberty.
AT o'clock this morning the jailer
was aroused by negro woman pris-
oner who was confined in a cell on
the second floor above Vaughn's cell,
telling him that some one was escap-
ing from below. Before the jailer
could reach Vaughn's cell he had es-
capped. The alarm was quickly spread,
and a determined but unsuccessful
search has been made throughout
the day for the fleeing prisoner.
1t is practically certain that Vaughn
was aided by one or more persons
from the outside. The prisoner made
his escape by severing a section of
one of the window bars with a hack
saw. A short distance from the point
where he tumbled over the Jail yard
fence, he stumbled and on the spot
was found the saw frame, pieces of
the blade, the prisoners hat and a
letter addressed to him. The hole
through which the man went meas
ured Il by Z inches, and only one
bar was sawed in twain. In the va
cant cell today was seen the section
of the bar the man had sawed out.
1t had been wrapped in clothes to
deaden the resping sound of the
hacksaw. On the floor of the cell lay
the prisoners thumbed Bible, a copy
Of Whittier's poems and a copy of
"Pilgrim's Progress"
The fugitive is evidently well sup
piled with money as the records in
the Office of the register OF mesne
conveyance show that, since he was
plaed in Jail, he mortgaged his home
| for the sum of $4,000. He is a man
of rather keen intellet and is well
| informed, and the county authorities
realize that they have a difficult task
to perform if they capture him. AS
to whether he is armed, they do not
| know. /
The Vaughn case created some
hing of sensation in Greenville wher
the warrant for his arrest was sworn
out. The press, out OF consideration
for the Odd Fellows order and the
orphan children at the home and
out Of respect for the sensibilities OF
the public, has suppressed a volume
| of details of the Nervousness of the
| life Vaughn is charged with having
led at the time he was in charge OF
the orphan home.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-06-29
Air Ship Goes to Sea.
pccial to the Daily Item.

Special to the Daily Item.
Hamburg, Germany. June 27--To
prove that Germany could make an
aerial invasion of England the Sepe-
lin airship "NictOria Louise" sails to-
day for 12-hour cruise over the
North Sea, carrying Il passengers.
The Craft passed out to sea under
perfect control.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-06-29

girls baseball team passed
through Sumter Thursday on
their way TO Bishopville where they
will have a game with local baseball
team The club had great deal Of
baggage with them and presented
fairly good baseball appearance as
far as could be decided by a casual
inspection.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-06-29
WEDDING VIA .\EROPEA\E..
Claude Graham White Goes to Claim
Bride by the Air Route.

London, June 27.-Claude Graham
White, the well-known aviator, flew
to church today to claim as his bride
Miss Dorothy Taylor, New York So
ciety girl. Quite number Of guests
at the ceremony came to the church
in their aeroplanes.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-06-29
Special to the Daily Item.

Special to the Daily Item.
Baltimore. June 27.-"I haven't
discussed candidates with anybody"
Bryan said. answering the rumor that
he would bolt If Kern or Wilson were
not nominated. Bryan is throwing
cold water on the bolt talk, and is
working for harmony i'm the conven-
tion.
The convention was called to order
today at 12.42, with the largest crowd
In attendance since the opening of
the convention. Many women were
in the audience including Mrs. VIM
Howard Taft. who was seated back
of the speakers stand. She held an
Informal reception.
The order of business was consid-
erably delayed. while attempts were
made To clear the aislcS. IL Is esti-
mated that it will take about five
hours for nominating and sccondng
speeches. but the orators may cut
ther talk short in order to enable the
first ballot To be taken before re-
cess.
The Clark men are using all their
energy to bring victory on the first
ballot. Clark supporters are button
holing all unpledged delegates ASKING
that II complimentary" vote for Clark
he cast on the first ballot. Boomers
are stationed at differnt parts Of the
hall wearing the badges and buttons
of the "Houn Dawg" candidate. and
To lead I'm the demonstration when
Clark's name Is mentioned.
Rabbi Dolph Guttmacher opened
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-06-29
SUMTER. s. c., SATURDAY, JUNE % 1912
WILSON MAOE GAINS.
HARMON VOTES
TO JERSEY GOVERNOR.

by Decisive Vote, Democratic Ma
uonal Convention AbrOgates Unit
Rule Except Where Made Manda.
tory by State Law-SituatiOn Ap-
pears More Confused than Ever
Breaks in Other Delegations Ex-
pected as Result of Conventions
Action.