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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-06-19

Chicago June ISAgain threats charges and bitter in
vectve the Roosevelt forces the Taft supporters Repub-
can National convention to-day put through first portion Of
their program by clectng Ehu chair
'
In spite OF the fact that Victor chairman OF the
hatoha committee consistently ruled
male by the Roosevelt forces required hours to
reach vote the charmanstp
Inc sailing OF the roll was beset with difficulties
hrst name ON the list OF delegates but in when the t
had died away Senator Root found by vote az
fourteen scattering and four voting
both the TAFT
THIS vote indicates that their candidate
advantage be President however for
We ne is sure to lose of
Root is claimed that he will gain are lived p ia
some the votes independently Nc(overn leaders
VINO nave been candidate since they
arrived IN hcago pointing another angle figures and
hat they show that it essential so-called dark
morse to save the day fof the Republican party
Whle MI Root made chairman TODAY and MANAGES .,
delNer his Keynote speech the fighting be renewed A.
ok tomorrow when the Roosevelt leaders ~
SUBSTITUTE new list OF delegates seated in some al tho
contested cases heard before the
up as the diminished business No were named tnot
none VIII be until this purge" the convention
fraudulent delegates is disposed they were defeated
on point OF order but the Roosevelt forces declare hat ]
oN ~ ''Nii way To-
Inc Roosevelt people and the people carried out Their
grams as announced in advance almost letter Tie
e people say tonight they going fight every inch ~ t
800 - - Ivy i'Ni vi inc
There cries OF boilers hurled at the Roosevelt
at times during the session. but the contingency Of holt .gs -
night seemed to be far distant " = o0i asa'i TO-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-06-19

itary homicide at
ihc first session
OF the coDyent!on.
Not a drop OF
blood was spilled.
except In the case
of the TcX4s DEL
egate who tried TO
bite the top off a
bottle of beer and
lacera;ed one o:
his lips. other
wise ali was nor
ss nguinary as a
pie social.
Early in the
a.I,.. H., uu-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-06-19
SPECTATORS ARE
DISAPPOINTED
Only Blood Spilled Is by Texas
Delegate, Who Tries to Bite
Top Of Bottle of Beer.
Anti-Taft People Decide
to Talk Enemies
to Death.
BY SAMUEL G.. BLYTHE.
(CopYrIEht. iei2D

Especial 10 The Times Dispatchl
Chicago Ill. June ls.--Much TO the
regret o! some thousands o: blood
thirsty spectators. there was not q SOL
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-06-19
S COHORTS
ARE RUTHLESSIY
TRAMPLED DOWN
End Comes After Day Of Bitter Fighting,
and While Advantage Apparently Is With
President, Roosevelt Claims Final Victory
EVERY STEP OF WAY CONTESTED,
AND 1T REQUIRES FIVE HOURS
TO FORCE PROGRAM THROUGH

From Start Convention Is Disorderly, and Speakers
Are Fowled Down and Compelled to Face Pan
demonium Of Cheers and Jeers From Partisans Of
Candidates-Hadey Moves Substitution of New
Roll for One Bearing Fraudulent" Names, but Is
Ruled Out Of Order-Contest on This Point Will
Be Continued To-Day-Bolt Still Seems Far
Distant.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-06-19
How the States Voted
for Temporary Chairman

Chicago, ILL.,, June 1s.-The vote
by States on roll call for temporary
chairman was MS follows,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-06-19
FOR NORFOLK.

DOUBLE TRACK STONE RALLAsTED.
DCSTLESS LINE. IS miles without a stop
e, & o. train, leaving Richmond 1900 noon
daily: Other Fast Trains leave Richmond
folk for Virginia Beach,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-06-19

absent, I.
lNot voting. 1-Cnoob.
rHouser. I.
NV. $. Lauder. ., Houscr, 2, SEN
ntor Gronna. II not voting, (Mc-
Govcrn).
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-04-13
WILL TRY TO GET MONEY.
Pcnitcntiary Board Considers Lex
ington Bank Situation - Electric
Chair.

Columbia, April 10.-The board of
directors of the Penitentiary, in ses-
sion this afternoon. discussed the mat
ter Of the funds belonging to the
Penitentiary which were in the Lex
ington Savings Bank when it failed,
and the statement was authorized that
the board would exhaust every effort
to recover the full omount, $4,000.
The board was surprised, with other
people, when the bank failed. The
Penitentiary has a farm in Lexington
County, and when it sold the cotton to
Mr.. w. A. Roof the money was de-
posted in his bank at Lexington.
which was thought to be all right at
that time.
The board eXOnerated Superintend-
ent Griffith from all blame, and has
the utmost confidence in his manage
ment Of the Penitentiary and in his
business ability. Capt. Griffith, before
the Lexington Bank went into the
hands of a receiver, as soon as he
heard Of its "shaky" condition. went
to the Attorney General about the
matter and employed Mr.. d. w. Rob-
inson TO assist him, and these gentle
men went to Lexington to look into
the matter of the Penitentiary funds
which We're on deposit in the bank
The superintendent used every means
in his power to protect the Penten-
tary's interest when he learned Of the
banks condition. The superintendent
and the board will do everything they
can 10 recover the full $4,000 from
the wrecked bank. This statement
was authorized by a member Of the
board, following the adjournment this
afternoon.
The board of directors of the STATE
Penirentiary, in session here today at
| the Penitentiary. gave an order for
| the steel to be used in the erection Of
| the cages in connection with the cleo
trio chair. which Is to be installed at
| the prison and it was decided to hold
| another meeting on the cath Of this
month. at which time the contract for
| the electrical apparatus will be let.
This will include the electric chair,
which will be ordered from a COM
pany further north.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-04-13
CARRIE SMITH UNDER ARREST
Held OH Charge of Having Sold Whis-
ley In City-BOnd Fixed at $500.

Carrie Smith, colored. of this citv
was arrested on the charge of having
sold whiskey in this city. The war
rant against her was sworn out nv
Deputy Sheriff Sykes and the arrest
was made by Constable Mellette.
There are three charges against the
woman and the bond was fixed at
$500 by Magistrate Wells.
Carrie Smith, or Richardson as she
is otherwise known, was one Of those
against whom warrants were issued
for selling whiskey upon the informa-
ton of the detectives recently hired
by the city to work up liquor cases.
Carrie skipped out before she was ar
rested and recently returned 20 the
city to settle up her affairs prior 20
leaving here for good and ALL She
was arrested while here and will have
to appear for trial at the June term
Of court.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-04-13
ATLANTA AND RETURN on MO.
TORCYCLE.
Mr.. E. LOnnie VOgel Takes Flying
Trip to Metropolis of South.

Mr.. r. LOnnie Vogel Of this city re-
turned home Wednesday night after
short trip to Atlanta. taken or mis-
Excelsior motorcycle, a trip which
was made in four days Of actual
tarveling. Mr.. Vogel when seen on
the street this morning was none the
worse off for his long motorcycle
trip except for a blistered face, where
the sun had gotten a hack at him
during his ride. He reported the road
between Sumter and Camden to be
pretty rough. especially in this coun-
ty between Dalzell and Rembert
where the chaingang is working on
it, but otherwise the road was In fine
condition for travel and his trip was
a most enjoyable one.
Mr.. Vogel left here last Wednesday
April 3rd. going by way Of Camden,
Columbia. Aiken and Augusta. at
which place he spent the night
Leaving there early on the second day
he followed the automobile highway
between Augusta and Atlanta, pass
ing Johnston and Covington, md
making the III miles to Atlanta m
good time and with ease. The return
trip was commenced Tuesday morn.
ing and made over the Same route,
without any difficulty, his arrival in
town occurring about O'Clock We'd.
ncsday night. ->-
During his long motorcycle trjn
Mr.. Vogel stated that he had lad nc
difficulties with his machine or 9th.
crwise, although the hot sun and
wind had given him some Slight trou
bic while he was on the road.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-04-13
WOMAN SENT TO JAIL.
Miss Belle zoe Is Held I'm Contempt OF
Court.

Greenwood. April 10.-A most un-
usual event in South Carolina court
happenings was the commitment 70
jail here this morning of Miss Belle
zoe by order Of Judge Sease for con-
tempt OF court. She was adjudged In
contempt Of court because she had
refused to vacate certain lands con-
demned by the town Of Greenwood.
such condemnation being recently af-
hrmed by the Supreme Court.
Judge Sease issued a rule yesterday
for Miss Yoe to show cause why she
should not be adjudged in contempt
VI court. In answer to the rule Miss
zoe appeared In court this morning
and when questioned by his honor
stated that she had not been con-
temptuous but always very respectful
To the court. Judge Sease then re-.
cited the case to her and the afirma-
tion of the verdict OF the circuit court
by the State Supreme Court and
asker her why she did not obey the
order OF the court and move off the
condemned lands. Miss Yoe answered
that II was her home, left her by her
parents. Judge Sease ordered the
sheriff to take charge of her and
commit her to Jail for period of 30
days for contempt Of court. but added
that IL she decided to obey the court 8
order to vacate that she should be
! liberated.
Miss Voc readily accompanied the
deputy sheriff. ID. II. Major. to the
JAIL where she now Is. Coming into
court she brought with her q iarp,.
bouquet of flowers. She laid these
! down on the outside before going in.
but when she came out she picked
them mp and carried them on To iail
with her on the way over she asked
what would he the outcome M the
end OF 80 days. Whether this is an
indication that she means TO remain
the 30 days Is not known.
To Insist upon occupying the prem
ises on her release would doubtless
mean constant arrest and imprison-
nent' since the court has adjudged
her In contempt. The land I'm oucs-
tion Is about 20 acres and adjolns the
present tract owned by the town of
Greenwood ana used by the water and
Hight plant. The land was condemned
under statutory proceedings TO pro-
tect the watershed Of the water sup
p'v o." 80 '0v.r.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-04-13
Funeral Of Nrs. Scare

The funeral services over the re-
mains Of the late Mrs It. C. scaffe
were held Wednesday afternoon a,
the residence on South Main street
large number OF friends and rela-
lives being present to witness the
last sad rites and to follow the body
TO the grave where Il was laid In It's
last resting place.
The services were short. but very
Impressive. In respect to Mrs Scaffe,
who was for many years connected
In business In this city. many OF the
stores and mercantile establish
ments closed their doors during the
fservice.
The pail bearers were:
Active--w. NJ. Graham. ID. r.. Nc
Callum. Jr.. J. n. Chandler. J. +.
Haynsworth, Chas Thames. J. @. De-
Lorme. II. NJ. Dick. Barlow Walsh.
j. Honorary-Judge r. II. Fraser
'Neill o'Donnell. Col. r.. n. Lee. Mayor
L. u. jennings. Henry Barnett. w. II.
Boyle. Geo. u. Shore. C.. @. Rowland.
j. l.. McCallum ". l.. Scarborough.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-04-13
THE AIKEN SENSATION.
Iselin Advises Beach to Return for
Trial.

Aiken. April &C. Oliver Iselin,
dean Of the, Aiken winter colony,
called on Mayor Gyles this morning
and, laboring under subdued rage at
the issuance Of the warrant charging
Frederick o. Beach with assault and
battery with intent to kill his wife,
Mrs. Camilla Beach, denounced the
action taken by the authorities as
rot" Mr. Iseln was very angry at
the turn events have taken, but was
very quiet. He made no further ref
erence to a lynching bee but stated
to the mayor that 1t was his intention
to send a cablegram today to Beach
who was located In London, inform
ing him Of the warrant and advising
him to come back to Aiken at once.
Mr.. Iselin appeared 10 be very posi-
tive that Beach would act upon his
advice, and confidently stated to
Mayor Gyles that Beach will return
to Aiken in about ten days. If Beach
Is convicted Of the crime Of which he
is accused Mr.. Iseln will be called
upon by the city of Aiken to write q
check for $1,000, the amount Of re-
ward offered Internationally by MIR.
Iselin.
Considerable doubt is expressed.
however. as to whether Beach will
return to Aiken.
Special Agent Baughan said this af-
ternoon that he had no desire to per-
secute Beach and realizing the hu-
initiation it would be to him to be
brought back by an officer he would
be willing, if it We're satisfactorily
arranged with the solicitor, for Beach
TO guarantee his return to Aiken in
90 days by bond. If, however
Beach makes an effort to evade the
law. Mr.. Baughan stated that the au-
thorities had assured him he could
exhaust every cent Of their resources
to bring Beach back by extradition.
The fact that Pearl Hamilton. the
negress who was arrested yesterday
supposed to know more about the
events Of the night Of February 26,
when both she and Mrs. Beach were
assaulted, has arranged for bail
through Beach's lawyers. who busted
themselves i'm her behalf immediately
upon her arrest has created a great
deal OF comment. Unsuccessful ef-
forts nave been repeatedly made to
worm out the negro woman's knowl-
edge OF the affair and the identity Of
the man who assaulted both her and
Mrs Reach.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-04-13
SUMTER NURSES ELECT OFEJ-
GERS.
Miss Davis Elected President-Chane,
Made i'm Registry of Nurses.

The Sumter Nurses Association
held a meeting at Miss Winburn's resi-
dence Wednesday afternoon for the
reelection Of officers, which resulted
as follows:
President Miss Davis.
Vice-president, Miss Hume.
Secretary and Treasurer, Mrs. Par
rish.
One Of the business features of the
meeting was the change in the meth
Cd Of keeping the register at Sibert's
Drug Store for registered nurses only.
After the meeting, new members
were entertained by the association
and delightful refreshments were
served.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-04-13
Marriage License Record.

Mr.. John Mitchell Clark and Miss
Violet Beach Of Sumter secured a
marriage license Wednesday.
Eddie Anderson and Lizzie Ada
Barnwell. colored. of Sumter, secured
marriage license and were ioinad in
the sacred bonds Of matrimony at
the court house this morning, the
ceremony being performed by Deputy
Clerk Junius Parrott.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-04-13

u mas heen suggested by citizens
mat the ordinance requiring automo-
plies To Keep on the right side Of the
street, whcih was proposed ut the sos
sion OF Council Tuesday night and
winch Will probably be submitted at
the next meeting. should apply to all
vehicles and not only to automobiles.
thus Is good idea and the pert ap-
plicable to the turning arou of
automobiles on the street should is,
ANY 90 al vehicles.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-04-13
NOTICE.

Pursuant to the orders of the State
Executive Committee and of the rules
Of the Democratic party, the several
Democratic clubs Of the County of
Sumter are hereby called to meet at
their respective meeting places on
Saturday. April 9th at II o'clock NJ,
except that the clubs in the city of
Sumter will meet on Friday after
noon, April Goth at 6 O'Clock %. m.
All Of the clubs will proceed to or
ganze for the ensuing campaign and
primary, and will elect delegates to
the County convention which will
meet in the court house on Monday,
Say 9Th at u o'clock N. The basis
OF representation of the clubs in the
convention is one delegates for every
Twenty-Five members, and one dele
gate for a majority fraction thereof.
Each of said clubs will also elect their
officers and committees. and also a
member OF the County Executive
Committee.
JOHN II. CLIFTON,
Comfy Chairman
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-04-13
help doing what he did

Allendale, S. c.. April 9th, 1917
ODonnell & Co., Sumter, S. c..
Dear Sirs: Would say, was vsisinq vour c;tv
the latter part of the year 1910 Being in need of
pair OF shoeS tor myself, | into your store and
was induced to buy pair of your Just Wright Shoes
S4C from your salesman, Mr. Louis Lyons This
bargain nave never regretted, for they are the best
wearing and longest lasting shoes have ever owned
Just think OF From the first of December 1910 nm
uhtii now "a pr 6th 1912 which is one year and
weaT ea me- nav nave the shoes now and they bid fair to
lite and am 49 years old had pair of shoes fn ia:t
men me nai that length OF time, much less the time they
nave lasted have had pair of half soIes and the
ne see1s nShted @ up during that time making cost of
and IT makes my shoeing bill $525 for one wear and
and & you I'm may say, Tor haXe worn them every day
snoes @ & tnat Will last working man for am in the
saw mill business) a year and half will nav to hnW
want another pair Yes, and then another pair after
&C., write you this for the liking have for the
Just Wright Shoe.' " 'ne
Yours, &C.,
H. A. McCULLERS.
Allendae, S. c.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-04-13
MONEYMAKER COTTON SEED

We have found this variety superior
To any other. giving a larger yield
and giving larger per cent. OF
lint. Our farm is free from blight
and other diseases. and the cotton
is ginncd at our own gin. where ev
cry precaution il taken 10 prevent
mixing with other seed We offer
"a limited amount Of select seed at
\S1 90 per bushel. G. y. Osteon Co.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-04-13
Hlcks-CLarke.

A very pretty marriage was that Of
Miss Violet Beach Hicks to Mr.. John
Mitchell Clarke In the Broad Street
Methodist church Wednesday even
Ing. April 10. the ceremony was
impressively performed by their pas
tor. Rev. ID. NJ. Mcleod.
The church was beautifully decor
ated In smilax and ferns interspersed
here and there with white and pink
chrysanthemums. Soft mellow lights
from numerous pink, blue, and white
candles. entwined among the green
foliage. gave a sweet old time solemn
ity to the scene. The decorating was
done by Mrs. John Brown and Miss
Lola Brown.
Just before the bridal party enter
ed. Mendelssohn's Spring Song was
played by Miss Gladys Turner on the
violin. accompanied by Miss Ellen
Beach at the piano. When the strains
OF Mendelssohn's Wedding March
sounded. the happy party began mar
ching to the altar of Hymen. The at
tendants were Miss Marie Pierson
with Mr.. Perry Brown: Miss Leo
Brown with Mr.. Wyghtman Benson;
Maid of Honor. Miss Annie Dollard.
and best man. Mr.. Robbie Brown.
The ushers were Messrs. Harold Nc
Coy and j. p. Mcclellan.
The bride wore a becoming cham
pagne colored tailored suit with shoes
gloves and hat to match. Her maid
of honor was clad i'm o pink crepe de
chine with shoes and gloves to
match. The brides maids wore soft
dresses of blue with gloves and shoes
to match. The bride carried a pray
er book. her maid Of honor and
brides maids carried candles Dur
ing the ceremony, Schumann's Trau-
meri was played by Misses Turner and
Beach and Immediately after, the
nuptual vows had been made. La
mier's Life Road was sung as a bene-
diction by Mr.. Charles Kavanaugh
and the vocal prayer. I'm all it's pathos,
seemed to be expressing the good
wishes of the assembled congregation
for the future. Of the young couple.
Owing to an unapprehended illness
Of the groom just before the marriage
the bridal trip had to be postponed.
The out Of town guests were- Mr.
and Mrs. J. M. Hicks OF Paxville;
Miss Lula Burgess Of Lynchburg: Mrs
f. j. Robertson of Summerton: Miss
Dora Lewis Of Manning: Mr.. Otis
Beach Of Oswego and Mr.. j. A. Clarke
Of Wilson's Mill.
On Tuesday evening the birdie en-
tertained her attendants in her home
and a delightful dinner was served.
Both Of the contracting parties are
OF Sumter and their numerous and
valuable presents speak for the scores
OF friends they have here.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-04-13

Stubbs Bros are having Il sub
surface drain put down in front Of
their store, much to the qualification Of
pedestrians, and Schwartz Bros are
having similar Improvement made
in front Of their property, two more
names To be added To the honor roll.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-04-13

SEE ID. &. SHAW CO-Ad in this is
sue about the Moln new improved
chinless and gearless corn and cot
ton planter.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-04-13

Capt. Geo. c. Warren is hereby
announced as candidate for the Of
fee Of Sheriff Of Sumter county. sub
1ect to the rules OF the Democratic
primary.
-: VOTERS.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-04-13

"Wednesday about two o'clock a coll
llsion occurred between the delivery
wagon belonging To \. 4. Strauss e
Go. and the delivery wagon belonging
60 L"vy & Moses. The latter wagon
had one wheel broken hut otherwise
no dsmaEe was done.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-04-13
For Sheriff.

Capt. E. S. Carson is herebv an
nounced as a candidate for Sheriff at
the ensuing election, having before
discharged the duties of that Office
with promptness and efficiency, We
take pleasure in recommending him
for said Office, subject to the rules Of
the Democratic primary. ),
:. MlNY N0THpc :.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-04-13
MANY VOTERS.

hereby announce myself a cam
dldate Tor the office of Sheriff OF
Sumter County, subject to the ruIes
governing Democratic primaries.
w. H. Scale.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-04-13

The name of H. L. SCARBOROUGH Is
presented as a candidate for Clerk of
Court for Sumter County in the COM
ing Democratic primary election.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-04-13

Several more property owners on
Main street nave commenced the work
Of installing their sub-surface drains.