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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-11-20
MOTOR TURNS TURTLE.
=. Gresham and Party Suffer Severe
Bruiscs While Chauffeur May bc
Seriously Hurt.

Grcenvillc. Nov. l3--Thelr big mo-
tor car turning turtle after a head
long plunge In a ravine about five
1niies from the city today. C. Gres-
ham. n prominent hotel operator. his
wife aLd son were painfully injured
while their chauffeuer. Ross Hin. Was
pinned beneath the car. sustaining
probably internal injuries In addition
to severe bruises about the face anI
head. The bruises Of Mr.. Gres-
hem. his wife and son are mainly
bruises. though Mrs. Gresham sua-
tained deep cash above the right
eye. The party was bound for Mount
Airy. Ga. when In attempting TO
avoid an obstruction In the road the
~0rivcr turned his car too quick. caus-
INK the machine To plunge into the
ditch.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-11-20

National Chairman OF Democracy,
With Il. NJ. Baruch and Others;
Near Georgetown.

Georgetown, Nov. 15.-Bernard M.
Raruch, With a party of friends, con-
ssting Of w. F. McCombs, chairman
Of the Democratic committee; Mr..
Lyons, his private secretary; Mr..
Adams, private secretary to Mayor
Caynor, and H. n. and S. w. Baruch,
passed through this city yesterday
and are now shooting mallards at Mr..
Baruch's splendid hunting preserves
on "Hobcaw barony" just across Win.
yah bay from Georgetown.
TIE distinguished party boarded a
swift yacht Immediately upon arriv-
ing here and in Is minutes were at
the elegant hunting lodge, in the
finest game country to be found in the
South, teeming with deer wild tur-
keys, wild ducks Of every description
and quail. Cold weather today as.
sures exceptionally fine sport, shoot
ing mallards which are arriving in
large numbers.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-11-20
THE SINGLE TERM IDEA.
Taft's Declaration at New York Ban.
quet, With Wilson's Known Ad.
vocacy. Encourages Promoters.

Washington. Nov. 17.-President
Tafts declaration i'm favor Of a con-
stitutional amendment to limit the
presidents tenure OF Office to a single
term OF six years, with ineligibility to
either a succeeding or non-consecu-
tive term. and President-elcct Wilson's
Endorsement of the Democratic plat
form favoring such limitation are
believed here TO foreshadow strong
pressure for Legislation along this line
early In the coming congress.
Numerous measures have been in
troduced in both houses OF congress
looking To change In the presiden-
tial tenure. The senate judiciary
committee wrestled with the problem
In the last session. and Senator Cum.
minis. who reported the Works amend
mcnt out Of committee. purposes to
press the measure when congress con-
venes. a similar amendment Is hang
ing fire In the house judiciary com.
mittce.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-11-20
KERSHAW OIL MILL BURNED.
Flames OF Unknown Origin Cause
Loss of Between 100000 and $751;
OOO-Partially Insured.

Lancaster, Nov. 17.-Fire of an un-
known origin broke out early this
morning in the Kershaw oil mill at
that place, and, in spite Of the splen-
did work of the towns fire depart
ment. supplemented by a portion Of
Lancaster's fire company, the roof of
the mill proper, large seed house
containing $4,000 tons Of seed and
the meal house were completely de-
stroyed. The loss, partially covered
by insurance, is estimated at between
$4,000 and $4,000.
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MILL pavTECTIOnISTS BUSY.
MILL INTERESTS TRYING TO IN.
FLUENCE SOUTHERN CON
GRESSMEN.
senator Oyerman of North Carolina
Mentioned as One of Those Who
Will Not Support UnderwoOd's Tar
iff Programme.

washington, Nov. 15.-Representa-
tives Of the cotton factories are busy
looking after the interests Of the man.
ufacturers when the Democrats re-
wise the tariff. The first thing they
have satisfied themselves about is that
there will be an extra session next
spring and that the cotton schedule is
sure of revision. Having r. we'd all
question on this point the direct
ing attention to the O. Of how
the cotton schedules = be revised
and they are work - prevent cuts
turers. ~
1t was leg < .ere today that rep
resentativ' ,he cotton manufac-
turing y S have been feeling out
South ,nators and members of
congr- and they have been urging
on them, Chairman Underwood and
others, that to pass the Underwood
cotton bill of last session would ruin
a large number Of the Southern fac
tories which make coarse cotton
goods.
1t is represented by the cotton men
that whereas the New England mills
are in shape to stand reductions fairly
we'll the Southern mills in many cases
are not.
This means in effect tbat o nun,har
of the Southern members of the house
and senate may stand out against
deep red ctions in the cotton sched-
ule, especially reductions which will
affect their territory.
Senator Overman is mentioned rs
one of those who will fight large re-
ductions, but there will be a num-
ber Of others.
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For Miss Aimee Moore.

Miss Aimee Moore of Sumter was
the guest of honor at n delightful lit
tie morning bridge party which Mrs.
l.. B. Owen gave At her home on I.au-
rel street Thursday. other guests be-
ing Misses Jane and Elizabeth Mar
shall jamie and Beverley DuRose.
Maysie Lyles. Pamela Moore. Ethel
Willis Ruth Wells Susie and Miriam
kirard and Susie Clark. Mrs. Owens
adopted Il chrysa.rh ,num motif and
carried il out clcNcriy with yellow as
the prevailing c~lor. Yellow chrysan-
themums in profusion decorated the
attractive roms and score was kept
on little yellow flower cards. Miss
Willis scoring his,s, received a dain-
~ embroidered chatting apron. and
Miss Wells cutting the consolation
was given a pretty hand embroidered
case for score pad. When cards
had been pat aside luncheon was sorry
ed i'm courses. the sweets being all IN
pale yellow. and the dainty cakes in
the shape Of chrsanthemums.-The
sunday state.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-11-20
MAULDIN MAKES STATEMENT
Believes Gilreath and Other Officers
Are Absolutely Innocent

GreenVille, Nov. 13.-O. X. Maul6in
the attorney representing the prosecu-
tors in the recent legal tangle involv-
ing Inspector Gilreath and two other
oihCers who were arrested on a
charge Of assisting in aiding in the es-
cape Of T. L. Vaughan from Green.
vile Jail, has issued a statement to
the press in which he declares he was
misled by the prosecutors He also
AYERS that it is his sincere belief that
the men accused are absolutely in
nocent of every charge against them.
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HAaiR0 TO STOP REBELLION,
MEXICAN GOVERNMENT DETER
MINED TO RESTORE AUTHOR
ITY.
Reports of War Department Announce
Total Destruction Of Small Towns in
IiOtbcds OF Rebellion.

Mexico City, Nov. 17.-That the
Mexican government is determined to
carry out the threat recently made to
resume the tactics employed so sue
cessfully by Gen. Roblez in the State
of MOI clos some months ago is indi-
Gated by the report of the war de-
partment, announcing the total de-
struction Of several small towns and
villages in the northern mountains Of
Oaxaca, where the revolution has
been active.
Another evidence Of the govern
ment's intention to use all energy in
restoring peace in the South is he
announcement by high official that
5000 soldiers now operating in the
north. chiefly in Chihuahua, Coahuila
and Durango. will be sent against ,he
rebels in the States Of Mexico, Puebla,
Guerrero and Oaxaca. The governmen ut
is convinced that the situation in she
north is now so nearly in hand that
smaller forces will be able to restore
normal conditions.
Itextpeji and Sia. two Of the places
destroyed, were the strongholds Of the
Zerrano Indians, who have been SUBJ
jugated by the campaign waged in
the vicinity Of the State capital, after
an attempt had been made to capture
the city. Convinced that the inhabi-
tants Of these towns were completely
In accord with the rebels, orders wore
issued for the destruction. Without
even calling upon the inhabitants to
withdraw, the artillery began it's work
ceasing only when the town had been
reduced to mass Of ruins.
The Indians are active in other di-
rections. Official reports say the con-
ditions In the State Of Morelos md
Mexico have improved, but it is known
that the rebels hold important hills
near CuernevaCa. and largely control
the rural districts and many of the
minor towns In the State Of Mexico,
The situation in the State Of Guerrero
has become worse on account Of the
leadership Of Jean Andrew Almazan,
who Is said to have considerable fol-
lowing and controls much territory
along the Pacific coast.
Gen. Aguilar. who Is supposed to be
directing a large part of the rebel
forces, Is operating in the southern
part Of the state Of Huebla. Encoun-
ters are reported daily, but in all Of
them the government has been VIC
torious with slight losses. At Hauquec-
heua the federals disloged the rebels
from strong position. eight rebels
| being killed and one federal.
Numerous haciendas and small
towns have been sacked and the crops
| destroyed.
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DEMOCRAT TO SUCCEED HEY
BURN.
Gov Iiawicy o Resign and be-
Appointed by Successor.

Bois. Idaho. Nov. 15.-Govcrnor
James ". Hawley. Of Idaho. announc-
cd tonight that ne would resign prob
ably tomorrow. Lieutenant Govern
or Sweetzer, who is a Republican, an
nounced that a. Governor. he would
appoint Hawlcy United states Senator
To succeed the late Senator Hepburn.
Governor Hawley is Democrat
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SUMTER. s. G, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 90 1919

be regarded as g reflection upon or
a criticism Of that which has been
put to the sacred use OF 1926 years of
maintaining liberry regulated by law
and guarantees Of the rights of the
minority and the individual under the
rule Of the majority.
but yielding to the modern habit
and just to show that though I am a
conservative, / am not a reactionary,
l venture the suggestion that it would
aid the efficiency of the Executive and
centre his energy and attention and
that Of his subordinates in the lat
ter part Of his administration upon
what is purely disinterested public
service, If he were made ineligible, af-
ter serving one term Of six years
either to succeeding or non-succeed-
ing term.
Il am a little specific in this mat
ter, because it seems necessary to be
so in order to be understood. do
a President is; l don't care how de-
termined he is that he himself will not
secure his denomination (and there
are very few, indeed, who go to that
eXtent) still his subordinates equally
interested with him in his reelection
will, whenever they have the oppor-
hot
vide their time between the public SER
vice and the effort to secure their
chiefs denomination and reelection.
1T is difficult to prevent the whole
a" ninistration from losing a part of
Its effectiveness for the public good
by this diversion to political efforts
for at least a year of the four Of each
administration. Were this made i'm
possible by law. / can see no reason
why the energy Of the President and
that of all his subordinates might not
be directed rather to r aking a great
record of efficiency in the first and
only term than in seeking a second
term for that purpose.
Another suggestion l would make
is that legislative steps be taken, for
there is nothing in the Constitution to
forbid it, bringing more closely to-
Gether the operation Of the executive
and legislative branches. The studied
effort In which to maintain these
branches rigidly separate is, l think,
mistake. l would not add any more
actual power to the Executive In legis-
lative matters nor would 1 give the
legislative any more actual power IN
Executive affairs
but it does seem to me that they
need not be at arms length as they
now are under the present system. 1t
has been proposed twice in our his
tory, after the fullest consideration, by
some Of the wisest statesmen we have
ever had, to pass law giving to each
department head a seat in the Senate
and in the House and a right to enter
into the discussion of the proposed leg
aslation in either Of the national legis-
lative bodies. This would keep Con-
sress much better informed as to the
actual conditions in the Executive de-
partment.
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Consolidated Aug. 3, 1881.
TROUBLE IN AIKEN.
Prisoners Name White Men as Accom-
ptlce I'm Attack on Black and War
rants are issued.

hiken, NOV. lt.-BlOOdhOundS
from the State penitentiary secured
the Edisto swamp in this county last
night. and after man hunt which
lasted for several hours. three negroes
were brought To Aiken this morning
and placed in Jail. Warrants have
been issued for three men named by
the prisoners. A prosperous negro
farmer named Berry. who lives about
seven miles from Ridge Springs. was
driving home last night about 8
O'Clock. When in about hailing dis
tance OF his home he was waylaid
as he was crossing a dam at the edge
OF the Edisto swamp. In the dark
ness before him number of men
suddenly appeared and opened fire
upon him. Berry ducked, his mule
and buggy receiving a load. A bullet
passed through his cap. After
another volley. which wounded the
mule. the negros disappeared. evil
IDENTIFY believing they had succeeding
In their purpose. Berry however, was
unhurt. Immediately, acting upon his
own initiave. he got into communi-
cation with the State penitentiary and
requested that bloodhounds be sent
to the scene. The authorities would
not proceed. however. without a
money guarantee. and as soon as Ber-
ry learned this was the cause Of the
delay, he deposited 800 with either
OF Ridge Springs to defray the ex-
penses. The Bloodhounds were
brought through the country In an
automobile and the chase began
Three negros. Vance Quattlebaum,
Wash Kenner ard Phony Cant, were
run down and captured and brought to
Aiken. The negros arrested last
night have coSfessed and implicated
nine other men. four white, whose
prominence adds deeper interest in
the AFFAIR which Is still a little mys-
terious and five negros. The con-
fession puts a different complexion
on the whole affair. Warrants have
been issued today for the arrest of
Daniel Williamson. Ted +. DuBose
and Arieigh Gregory and five negros
DuBoSe was a candidate fo- magistrate
last summer and Gregory is a nephew
OF Magistrate Giles Gregory.
According TO the story told hv Rar
ry he incurred the animosity OF the
negros OF his community some time
ago when he informed the white men
that negro secret order which held
Its meetings at midnight hours was
planning to exterminate the white peo-
pie of the northwest section of the
county and was maintaining an ar
mory In its lodge room. gathering
arms and ammunition for the intended
attack. Berry claims the negros at
tao ed him for this reason. But
re is another story. Berry owns a
,od size place. Not so very long
ago roadway was opened through
his land. He objected. and 1t Is said,
has threatened to close it to travel
distractions have been placed in the
way OF those who sought to travel
that way. and several times of late
so II is reported. travellers along this
road have been fired on at night.
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In The Civil Court.

In tho civil Court Monday morning
the case Of Mrs. Fannie Hurst ~ the
~. ID. Craig Furn.tu Company was
commenced. The case Is suit for
alleged damages done the plaintiff by
tho defendant when the latter moved
from the building. The damages. H.
~ alleged. consisted OF injuries to the
building.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-11-20

There have been several cases OF
diptheria In tho city within the past
four weeks ond parents cannot Joe too
careful i'm guarding their children
against Infection ana in having any
throat trouble promptly treated by "A
physician.
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AFFAIRS IN CUBA.
POPULAR FEELING CHANGES
FROM DESPAIR TO CONFT-
DENCE.
Rctircing President OF Republic Seeks
\ to Sooth Path for His Conservative
Successor. Gen. Menocal.

Habana, Nov. 17.--within a few
weeks popular feeling regarding the
political situation in Cuba has risen
from the border o. despair to conf
Ddence. The outlook for the republic
Of Cuba appears brighter than for
many years.
The presidential election. looked
forward with apprehension. passed
without violence and there Is growing
disposition In all quarters to accept
Ihs verdict as the honest expression
OF the majority. Those most disap-
pointed have vented their feelings in
threats that were Aever taken very
seriously and now seem inclined to
accept the new order OF things philo-
sophically.
r The attitude Of the Liberals has
eimmered down to a proposition to at
tack the attitude Of the election on
the grounds OF fraud. upon the con-
vening OF the national Liberal assem-
bly, November 20.
When the day arrives II Is probable
the question will be quietly shelved
vsnd that DIR. Alfred Zayas will find
himself engaged In a fight with Gen.
Jose Miguel Gomez for leadership OF
tho Liberal party. the president hav-
ing let II be understood that he has
no intention Of retiring from active
neoliticai life on the expiration Of his
Term. and that II Is his ambition to
lead the Liberals TO victory In the
presidential campaign OF 1915.
There has been some fear that dur
Ing the six months intervening before
the close Of the administration Gen.
.Gomez would spare no effort to OBJ.
Ostning legislation tending to en-
bsrass his successors. But though
the Conservative leaders have no faith
In Comes they are net especially anx-
ious on this score. and In fact. tho
president has already manifested a
desire TO smooth the path OF his suo-
essor by communicating the provi-
aona1 estimates OF the budget for the
e. nj year beginning next June with
tho assurance that he will be pleased
to act on any suggestion Gen. Memo
cal can make.
In taking ONCE Gen. Menocal will
Ylave the inestlmabie advantage OF a
friendly senate and house. In the
senate he n assured OF the support
Of Ia OF the "a members and in the
house there H. streng majority. He
will have the aid of the better element
throughout the island and the perso-
Pai counsel OF such distinguished Gu
Nbans as Gen. Freire de- Andrade. Col.
Ernesto Fonts Sterling. both members
of President Palmas last cabinet. Dr.
varona sau, z. the new vice president
and one Of the foremost 'intellectuals"
In Cuba: Col. Charles Hernandez.
Neostmaster general under Gov. Ma
'Eoon. and that veteran campaigner
In war and politics. Col. Hevia
He also will have the loyal support
OF. an army organized. uniformed,
equipped and armed like American
regulars and drilled by American Of
.hcers. which has won the respect Of
he people to such an extent that
many are convinced that the days Of
armed uprising In Cuba are past
forever.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-11-20

The weather this fam has been ideal
for gathering the crops aud preparing
the land for next year Fan ana win
fer ploWinB is worth more than heavy
applications of commercial fertilizers.
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PRESIDENT 1AFT'S FAREWELL.
SING "SWAN SONG" AS CHIEF
EXECUTIVE OF NATION.

AS Guest of Lotus Club i'm New
York, Responds to Toast "Thc
Observation-Disclosures at Recent De-
fcat, TOasts His Successor, Enumer-
ates Burdens Borne by Occupant
or White House and, i'm Serious
Vein, Suggests Governmental
Changes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-12
FORECLOSURE SALES.

SUPREME COURT, COUNTY or NEW
aS5k.T Il5,;a Il T. Reynard Plaintiff
ants.-In pursuance Of a judgment Of fore
closure and sale. duly made and entered in
~, NE ,a,S ' action and bearing date
signed, the referee In said Judgment named,
VII sell at public auction, at the Exchange
Saiesroom. Nos 14-lG Vesey Street, in tho
The llth day OF September 1912. at u o'clock
noon on that DAY, By Joseph p Day. Auc-
toneer. the premises directed by said judg-
ment to be sold and therein described as
follows; All that lot Of land in the City Of
New YORK and the Borough Of Manhattan.
with the buildings and improvements there
on erected. bounded ana described as fol
lows; Beginning az point on the uortherly
SIDE OF 57th Street distant lfty go feet
easteTly from Eleventh Avenue: thence
noriherly and parallel with Eleventh Ave
nue. seyeHy-fve o15) feet ana ave inches.
more or less, 70 the rear portion Of premises
number "a Eleventh Avenue thence east
parallel with Fifty-seyenth Street sixteen
loi iect and eight tsj inches: thence south
aIl TOT part OF the distance through party
wall! seyeuty-hve l75D feet and five (5)
inches 10 the northerly side Of Fifty-seventh
street and thence wtstvardy along the
same sixteen 40 feet and eight 80 inches
70 the point Of beginning. be the said Sew
eral clmensions more or less. Also all that
lot Of land. With the buildings and Improve
ments erected thereon, in the City Of New
York. Borough Of Manhattan, bounded and
described az follows; Beginning at point
on the easteTly side OF Eleventh avenue
where the same is intersected By the centre
OF the block between Fifty-seventh and
Iifty-eighth Streets, thence running east
wardly and along the said centre line Of the
block siEty-siV 6s) foet and eight (s) inches.
thence southery and parallel with Eleventh
Avenue twenty-five feet 10 the rear line OF
The premises Number 563 West F'ifty-seyenth
street; thence westwardly and parallel with
said centre line OF the block, and along said
rear line and for part Of the distance through
nav II "a ~ al ret md At Oh
inches 20 the casteTly side Of Eleventh Ave
nue.. and thence ncrthWsrdiy along the same
twenty-five l25) feet, more or less. TO the
point OF beginning. Be sll OF said distances
and dimensions more OF less
Dated New York. August 18th, 1912.
A. HENRY MOSLE, Referee
icENTRY & REWARD. Attorneys for
plaintiff, 40 Broadway. New York City.
The following is a diagram % the property
20 be sold It's street numbers are S44 Eley-
enth Avenue and 563 West 57th street.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-12
LOST RANKRnnHo

'ss;,rkhooK No. so. ass Of the Union Dime
sl,.oss Bank is missing. ANY person having
a 81 70 y Is hereby called upon 20 present
~ 49,. within ten days or submit 10 having
ssS 1900 cancelled and new one issued.
49,, Hsoo2 I No. 5sJ.353 Of the Union pine
lain :, Dehs y missing ANY uerson having
al s .i within ten days or submit, 10 having
iT,sSs -S =. cancelled ana new one issued.
"a n oh sTOLEN--BankbOO No. % 494 OF
it.E D-.a.th say!ngs Bank in tho City OF New
L.aa 'nef sth ave. and I4th ct. Issued 70
knln.s nD,'tsaam All persons are cautioned
~, y,1s bank on the "a day Of October 1919 a
5 2 wlll DC issued ' - '''''''' wa .
sr, S5ss 6 No. s54. 633, Bank for saw
|sol5ed d alh ave, New York. Payment
- -Ieate return book 10 bAnk
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-12
57th street

go ..,r,s Y,' sn,ount OF tho lien OF
- ~ satlsfv which the above descripeaa
DroneTtv Is 10 be sold. is Fifteen rnous ",,,h
Elght Hundred and Twenty,,aa,ye hC,iS Of July
interest thereon from the i''n ZAP silowsfce
amounting 10 ssi7 So. with Interest from ao ~
gust i5th 1912. together with dpe Of the
~, ~ ~ ..rner,s and water rates. or otnei
liens. which are to be allowed TO 'p ns,d PI by
chaser gu, Of the purchase Inonsy' u
Dated. New York. August 10Th; W., .,.ro.,
WALTER SHAW BREWSTER, ReIerSe' 20
The foregoing sale Is hereby aa!o W. same
Wedi Cfday, September 2olh' i''- ="
lime and place. ,,, 1919
WAITER SHAW BRE"h1 bN, ne...