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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-06-25
A SHORT PEACH CROP.
Big Peaches Of Fine Flavor This Year.
Says State EntOmOlOgist.

Atlanta, June 20.--A short peach
crop, but one OF the finest quality, is
State EntOmologist Lee Worsham' 8
prediction of the outcome Of this
Georgia product.
Mr.. Worsham is far more optimis-
tic than the commission men as to
the quality of the fruit, but ne esti-
mates the crop shorter than either the
railroad men or the big fruit dealers.
The State entOmologist predicts that
only thirteen hundred carloads of
peaches will be gathered, while the
railroad officials and produce men
have predicted from 500 to 100.
The trees are in fine condition, and
because there are fewer peaches on
each tree the individual peaches are
very fine flavor, provided, of course,
Jupiter Pluvius doesn't butt in and
dilute the glocOse Gf that is the word.
The State entomOlogist opines that
contrary reports have related to the
inferior fruit shipped so far. He was
referring to the "Greensboros' and
"MayflOwers."
Miss Elberta" should come out
fine later i'm the season, and com.
mand good prices, says he.
The first peaches brought from
$1.50 to $225 a crate, and retailed or
an average at GO cents per basket.
There are no peaches to be had
here now, according to two Of At
lanta's commission men.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-06-25
WILL ATTACK HOG CHOLERA.
Deadly POrcinc Disease Cost Coun-
try Sixty Million Dollars Last Year.

Washington, June 2O.-Under
special appropriation of $3.50 made
by congress for demonstrating the
best method Of preventing and erad-
States department Of agriculture has
undertaken practical experiments in
combating this disease
A few years ago the bureau Of ami
NAL industry of the department Of
agriculture after years of experiment
tation, developed a serum which has
been demonstrated by repeated tests
to be very effective in preventing hog
cholera. In many States this serum
has been prepared and distributed to
FARMERS with the result that large
! sums Of money have been saved to the
farmers, but thus far no systematic
effort has been made to eradicate hog
cholera In the work which is now
begun the control and eradication of
the disease will be the main object.
the serum being used in connection
with the necessary quarantine and
educational measures
For beginning this work the depart
ment has selected Dallas County,
Iowa. Representatives of the Iowa
State College and of the bureau Of an
imal industry will make O survey Of
the county estimating the losses from
hog cholera during previous years,
and securing the names of hog own
ers. Through lectures and demonstra-
tions at farmers meetings and by per-
sonal interviews they will explain to
the farmers the object and nature of
the work. The State veterinarian will
enforce such restrictive regulations as
may be deemed necessary, after con-
ference with Federal officials, to pre-
vent the spread of the disease The
bureau of animals industry will pre-
pare and apply the serum and will
undertake to control each outbreak
of hog cholera existing in the county
at the time the work begins, and also
such subsequent outbreaks as may
arise during the year The serum
treatment is preventive and arrestive
rather than curative.
Hog cholera causes heavier direct
losses than any other animal disease
In this country. The losses for last
year are estimated at $6O,0OO,OOO. In
the face OF q short supply and high
prices of meat it is imperative that
something be done to check this dis
ease. Armed with an effective pre-
ventive treatment the department of
agriculture hopes to demonstrate a
method which can be applied on a
larger scale throughout the infected
regions, so as = control and eventual
ly to eradicate hog cholera.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-06-25
CHECK ASIATIC IMMIGRATION.
Hindus from InsuIar Possessions
Must Prove Eligibility.

Washington, June 2O-To check
further complication Of Pacific coast
problems by unrestrained admission
OF Hindus and the Malay races Of
Asia, to Continental United States
from the American insular possessions,
Secretary OF Labor Wilson, on rec
ommendation of Commissioner Gen
eral of immigration Caminetti, today
made farreaching amendment to
the immigration regulations.
The modification authorizes immi-
grafton officials at mainland ports ito
reject aliens coming from the insular
possessions unless it should appear
that al the time Of entry thereto they
were not members of the excluded
classes or likely to become public
charges"
This action was the outcome of the
cases of three Hindus. who arrived at
San Francisco from the Philippines
and were detained on the ground that
they might become public charges.
The circumstances In this case, how
ever. caused Secretary Wilson to au-
thorize the admission of the Hindus
today.
Commission General Caminetti to-
day explained that the regulations
were amended to empower immigra-
tion authorities on the mainland to
pass on the eligibility Of Hindus COM
ing from the insular possessions, be-
cause there Is an obvious difference
between an alien supporting himself
In the United States.
As the law does not specifically diff
ferentiate between entries in the Uni
ted States and the insular possessions
officials anticipate litigation over the
amended regulations, unless Congress
confirms them by statute.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-06-25
sunday school Picnic.

The sunday School scholars OF the
Presbyterian Church sunday school
bers and their friends spent Friday
at Pocallo. enjoying an all-day picnic.
various games were played during
the morning and boating and swim -
ming were enjoyable features of the
days amusement.
a big picnic dinner was served.
the feature of the day which old ana
Young alike found most interesting
and delightful
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-06-25
For Miss Curlce.

Miss Adele Pitts entertained Thurs
day evening in honor of her charm
ing guest, Miss Agnes Curlee of Winns-
borO, one of Miss Pitts classmates ~
winthrop college Nearly Gftv vounp
folks gathered for the occasion. which
proved a delightful one. In order that
her guests might become better ac-
pualnted ana as n feature of the
amusement of the evening converse
ton cards were given out and filled
shortly after the guests arrived. the
program during the rest of the even.
ing being To change partners at SET
intervals thereafter.
refreshments of ice cream and cake
were served and much enjoyed.
out-of-town guests besides Miss
'urlc" were Miss Ina Singleton of
Washington ana Miss Helen Woods of
Darlington and Mr.. \. G. Dick of
IiartSvillC.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-06-25
CAUSE OF GUN EXPLOSION.
Firing PIN Struck Before Block was
Locked at Fort Moultrie.

washington. June 20.-The recent
explosion OF a four-inch coast defense
gun at Fort Moultrie. near Charles
ton. =. c., was caused by the point of
the hring PIN striking the cartridge
before the breech lock was locked.
according To report by the board of
inquiry which Investigated the explo-
sion.
The accident resulted In the deaths
OF Capt. Guy u. Hanna. of the 10th
Coast Artillery Corps and three pri-
Yates. Three privates were wounded.
The condition which caused the dis
sster is said to have been one that
could not easily have been observed.
The announcement that the accident
was due to the firing pin striking the
cartridge In the closing of the breech
biock bears out the ilrst theory. after
wards said To have been substantiated
ny the board OF officers. appointed by
Major a. q. Jenkins. commanding the
army post The accident occurred on
Thursday night May %. Resides
capt Hanna. Privates Baxter, Chris
tan AMI Dalton were killed. Baxter
ana Christian were killed outright
and Capt Hanna and Dalton died a
rev hours after the bursting Of the
breech block. Hospital steward In
mar and Privates Swaggerty and
SteinsDringer were injured about tho
hands' arms and face They have
since recovered from their injuries
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-06-25
Y. VI. G. A. CAMP BREAKS.


The fifteen Y. M. c. A. boys who for
the past week have been on the
camping trip at Cooper's Pond near
wisacky for the past week returned
home Friday afternoon, none the
worse for their outing. after having
spent seven days full of interest and
pleasure.
The boys were under the direction
OF Secretary Birchard OF the Y. Nj.
c. A. who enjoyed the outing as much
as the others. The boys and secre-
tary Birchard report the trip to have
been as successful as such an expe-
dition could possibly be expected to
be. The spot was a delightful one
for camp. The swimming and boat
ing were all that could be desired.
the'water being high and exceptionally
fine for these aquatic sports. The
fishing was not good. as the water was
too high. but the boys found so many
things else TO do that they did not
give a great deal OF attention to this
"fNt Woit uO Ut
ALI unless a slight bruise on his finger
sustained by +. I. Reardon, Jr.,
while handling his hatchet, could be
easied one. 1t is true that one OF the
scosts. while riding his wheel along
the railroad track, saw a pretty girl,
turned his head TO look at her. as was
natural, and ran into the ditch, but
his injuries were not serious. save to
his feelings when the girl laughed.
The people OF the neighborhood
treated the boys fine. Mrs. Guss
Cooper and Mr.. II. M. Cooper, and
Mr.. ". M. Cooper, Jr.. and their fami-
lies furnished fruit and dainties for
the campers daily and the members
OF the camp appreciated their atten-
tions This domestic touch afforded
the campers comfort and luxuries bet
ter than they had ever expected and
made their stay delightful. Many
visitors came to the camp daily and
had kind words for the young scouts.
Thursday evening the camp held an
eStemporaneous reception from af-
ternoon until IL o'clock at night,
nearly thirty persons visiting the
camp I'm that time.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-06-25
MORE MONEY NEEDED.
Garrison Asks for IL Larger ApprOpria-
ton.

Garrison Asks for II Larger ApprOpria-
ton.
washington, June 19.-Secretary
Garrison today asked the congress
sional military committee to guar
antee an additional appropriation to
take care of the Union and Confed
crate veterans at the 5Oth anniversary
of the battle of Gettysburg next
month.
Those in charge of the celebration
notified the secretary that 1000 vet
Grams would be there instead Of 4O.-
ooO as at first anticipated
TO provide tentage, subsistence,
medicines aid general care of the
increased number about $4,000 more
than the $4,000 appropriated will
be needed. Assistant Secretary Breck-
enridge has gone to Gettysburg to
canvass the situation.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-06-25
EVERETT CAR BURNED.
Machine Belonging to X. c. McNeaI
Destroyed by Fire Wednesday Night.

An Everett touring car belonging to
Mr.. r. G. McNeal, a well known
lumber man Of this city, was burned
up Wednesday night just beyond Po-
Gallo, the steel frame of the car be-
ing all that was left after the fire
had done it's work.
Mr.. McNeal was out of town TODAY
and information concerning the ori-
gin of the fire could not be obtained
The car was in good shape and the
loss will prove a heavy one.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-06-25
MiStrial in Liquor Case.

The case against Sallic Mcdonald.
liquor, was heard i'm the Recorders
court Friday afternoon, approximate
~ one year after the offence took
place. The ease has been hanging ON
for nearly a year, and at last came
t" trial, only to result i'm IA mistrial.
Mr.. -. II. Noise represented the
woman, Will" Mr.. J. II. Chiffon repre-
scented the city.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-06-25
KILLED LANDLADY BY MISTAKE.
hcaiizing Awfulness OF Situation
ROarier Attempts Suicide.

po"ie' La, June 1S.-Awakening
suddenly from Il sound sleep by her
entrance into his room, Abraham
blanchard today shot and killed Mrs.
w. L. Walters, proprietress of local
motel, where Blanchard was guest.
Reallzing what he had done be turn
eu the weapon upon himself, infiict-
ing wound which will probably
prove fatal. Thinking the room un-
occupied Mrs. Walters went in To leave
some linen.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-06-25
Secretary to Boom BishOpviile's Busi

Leader and Vindicator.
Prof. W. II. MCGOWAN has been en-
gagged by the Bishopville Cham ber
Of Commerce as secretary during the
summer months, and has already en-
tered upon his duties. He will inaugu-
rate n campaign of publicity to show
the advantages of Bishopville and Lee
county Efforts will be made to To-
cate some industrial enterprises here,
but before that can be done the nat
ural resources and inducements of the
town and county must be shown to
advantage. 1t is up to every citizen
to aid the secretary in every way
possible, and hasten the work.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-06-25
Informal Dance.

An informal dance was given i'm the
Armory Hall Thursday evening. dane
ing being continued until ! o'clock.
Th're were number of young men
and ladies present To enjoy the oc-
'aSion. Schumacher's Orchestra fur
nished delightful music.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-06-25
EIGHTY WOMEN BURNED.
Russians Set Fire to Barn HOUSING
Women Brought to Work.

st. Petersburg, June 19.-Eighty
women were burned to death today by
villagers enraged at the importation
OF cheap girl labor to work on a sugar
estate in the district of Piritain in the
province of Poltava, southern Russia,
according TO the Kiev newspaper
Liamin.
The excited villagers first securely
fastened all the means Of exit from a
wooden barn in which the girls were
housed. Then they set fire 10 the
building while the inmates were
asleep and all were burned to death
without a chance to escape.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-06-25
Miss MceKiver Entertain,,.

Miss Katy McKiever ente, aine d
last Thursday morning in honor of her
attractive young guest, Miss Nancy
Lee simmons of Martinsville Va. Dur
ing the morning the guests were
pleasantly entertained with music,
and number of games were indulg-
ed in; among them "BuncO" in which
Misses Margie Monaghan and Alethea
Reardon tied for the prize The prize
was drawn for to break the tie and
was won by Miss ReardOn, who pre-
sented 1t to Miss Simmons, the guest
Of honor.
delightful salad course, with ice
ca was served by little Misses Helen
Bultman and Margaret McKiever, as
sisted by Master George McKiever,
Those attending were Misses Margie
Monaghan. Martie Boyle, Agnes
taynsworth, Franceska Teicher, Isa-
dore Teicher, Adel Bowman, Hassie
Parrott, Julia Wright, Alethea Rear
don, Bertha Bultman, Alice Moses
Florence Shaw, Lydia Richardson.
Eileen Hurst Sue Duffe, Mabel Ran
dall Of Sumter; Misses Mamie Nash
OF Charlotte, y. G. Ina Singleton. of
Washington, ID. c.; Aileen O'Donnell
or Anderson. :. c.; Helen Wood, OF
Darlington. =. c.; and Martha NIur.
Gibson of Camden, s. G..
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-06-25
MALE SUFFRAGETTE INJURED.
Weak Minded Man Leaps on Race
Track.

Ascot, Eng, June l9.-The race for
the Ascot gold cup, one Of the most
coveted prizes of the English turf.
was marred today by an accident
similar TO that which brought the
kings horse down i'm the Derby when
Emily Wilding Davidson sought and
found death in the cause of the mill
tant suffragcttes. In this case il was
man, Harold Hewitt, who emulated
Miss Davidson's feat.
According 20 the Ascot police. Hew-
lit was not conected with the suf-
fragettes but was Of uusound mind
and of a type peculiarly liable TO be
carried away by the initiative i'm
pulse. He suffered the same penalty
for his temerity as did Miss Davidson
"a fracture at the base of the skull.
AT late hour tonight Hewitt was
lying unconscious in a hospital after
undergoing an operation in the for
lorn hope that his life might be
saved.
King George and Queen Mary, ex-
King Manuel of Portugal, the crown
prince and crown princess of Sweden,
the Duke Of Connaught, governor
general of Canada, and Princess
Particia and number of lesser royal
ties were watching the race from the
royal stand.
Coming down the straight. August
Belmont's famous colt Tracery, a son
of Rock Sand, shot into the lead,
seemingly assured of an easy victory
Suddenly a man jumped from the
rails waving a red flag with one hand
and with the other pointing a revolver
at Jockey Whally. who had the
mount on Tracery.
Pull up! Pull up! or I'll shoot
YOU" the man shouted.
Whalley did his best to divert the
horses course but failed. Tracery.
striking the man full in the chest
with his shoulder, sent him flying
several yards. Whalley shot clear
out of the saddle but rolled to safety
under the rail.
Meantime the other horses came
laundering on, one of them giving
the author of all the trouble. who Law
sprawling, a terrible kick on the
head in passing.
Save for some bruises, Whalley was
unlnJured, and when the king sent
for him he walked stiffly to the royai
box to receive congratulations on his
escape.
Hewitt is about SO years Of age.
According to the police, he is a cul-
tured man and is possessed of inde-
pendent means. He had, however,
shown evidences of religious mania.
He had a diary in which the last en-
try was made a few hours before his
mad act. 1t read:
"Oh, the wickedness Of these races!
If | fail in my intention to stop the
gold cup, l hope l shall not hurt any
Of these jockeys. These races bring
out all that is worst in humanity"
In another record he refers to his
intention Ito give my body as a pro-
test against society convention"
The Ascot cup was won by the D.
year-old Prince Palatine, owned by
L. PitkingtOn. The race was at two
and half miles, with $500 sover-
eigns added. -
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-06-25
Omitted from the Honor Roll.

Through mistake i'm compiling
the record the name of Lalla Lee I4u~
cius, sixth grade. Hampton school. was
omitted from the recent publication
OF the city schools honor roll. She
has never been tardy during the six
years she has been i'm the school. and
in the honor roll published.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-06-25

Th" a. Il. c. club entertained it's
members Thursday evening at "A pic
mic al Gains Savannah, practically all
OF tn" club members being present
and Il most enjoyable evening being
spent. \ picnic supper was served
and was much enjoyed hy those pres
"nt as Ia" rid" had sharprned their
appetiteS.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-06-25
CHIEF OF STATISTICS OUSTED.
Victor III. Olmstead Suspended D.,
Secretary Houston.

Secretary Houston.
Washington, June 1S.-Vict6r H..
Olmstead, chief of the bureau Of sta
tistics of the department of agricul-
ture, was suspended today by Secre-
tary Houston pending an inquiry into
charges of lack of discipline and poor
administration in the bureau. 1t was
officially stated that there was no sus-
picion of leaks in crop reports similar
to the famous cotton leak" few
years ago. which resulted in a COM
plete Overhauling OF the office. Nu-
merous complaints Of favoritism, re-
sulting in dissatisfaction, confusion
and inability to maintain proper dis
cipline led to the charges. it was said.
The socilitor of the department al
ready has started an investigation and
to avoid any suggestion of collusion
Secretary Houston decided it would be
better for Mr.. Olmstead to be out of
the office during the inquiry The in
Vestigation is likely to result, it was
suggested by an official, in the trans
fer of the entire bureau of statistics
to the census bureau. Some changes
already had been made as a result of
the complaints which led to today's
action. bat these, it was said, had
only accentuated the general dissatis-
faction at the chiefs administrative
methods.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-06-25
Miss bowman EnIcI1innS.

Miss Molly Bowman entertained q
large number of her Young friends
Wednesday evening at her home on
hampton avenue, the occasion prov
ing most delightful one for all pres
"nt Delightful refreshments were
served.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-06-25
'"sECEREs COMMISSION.
y. H. Scale Ready to Commence Du-
p" u ties ~ Rural Policeman.

j. III. Seal has secured his COM
mission as a rural policeman OF sum
ter county from Governor Blease and
In now ready to commence his duties
ss rural policeman. His bond was
Med some days ago and found cor
rect.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-06-25

y girl knows what hat pin is for.
hut So far as a rolling pin is concern
ed. she will innocently declare that
she never saw "A pin that would ron
Wilmington star
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-06-25

The President viii read his cur
rency message In person--if Repre-.
sentative Henry does not interrupt -
Philadelphis Ledger.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-06-25
MnrrlngC LlCCnSC Rrrnrd

hCens" to marry has been issud
t" Ri'hard Myers and Carrie Bowen.
of Sumter
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-10-24
PIONEER RESIDENT OF
OREGON CALLED HENCE

Mrs. John y. Miller, n pioneer resi-.
dent Of Oregon, died at clock this
morning Mt the home Of her daughter,
Mrs. Jas. II, Coleman, seven miles from
Salem, following brief Illness The
deceased was born in Missouri in 1928
and was married thore in lsl0. She
crossed the plains in 1851 and settled at
Portland, later taking n claim in jack
son county, In the meantime Mr.. Mil.
lor had been made majorgcneral Of the
army fighting the Modocs Later he
was Indian agent at Grand Ronde They
had a ranch in Yamhlll county after the
war and moved here in 1868.
Major Miller was one Of the super.
yisors Of the state house hero.
The deceased leaves the following
children; Mrs $. h. Hayden Salem
Mrs $. If. Dawson, Boise; Mrs james
w. Coos, Of Portland, aud Mrs james
r. Coleman, residing near Salem
Mrs Miller went out to visit her
daughter yesterday afternoon and was
seized with indigestion
The funeral win be held Sunday af.
temoon from the Episcopal church.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-10-24
BUSINESS OUTLOOK IS
HOPEFUL SAYS HEAD
OF us. STEEL TRUST
Rich Are Growing More Char
liable and Poor Grateful
for Favors.
RELATIONS ARE CLOSER
Employe and Employer Getting Along
Better, But Outsiders Do Too
Much Meddling.
RELATIONS ARE CLOSER
tuSIrED PRESS LEASED wrRE.l

Chicago, Oct, 24.-Addressing the
American Steel and Iron Institute here
today, Judge E. II. Gary, chairman, of
the board of directors of the steel trust
declared he believed the business out.
look to be hopeful.
"The rich are becoming more liber-
al and more charitable he said, ''and
the poor more grateful for what they
receive. Relations between the en-
ployer and the employe are becoming
closer :"
Gary said he thought business at
present hesitates "argely because of
unnecessary agitation and ill.considered
criticism by those not having the best
interests of the nation at heart"
He continued: "There is too much
demagogy and mud.slinging. 1t is not
uncommon for public discussions to
treat success as an offense, and to con-
slider the possession Of wealth, howev.
er honestly acquired, as wrong. Cap.
ital, always timid, is seriously affect
ed by unreasonable and uncalled for
agitation and attack, and it is becom-
ing frightened, It's confidence has
been shaken.'