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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-08-23
DOUBLE KILLING AT MILLEN. GA.
Judge GOdbee and Wife Shot by
Judges Divorced Wife.

Millen, Ga, Aug. 1S.-W. :. God
bee, a prominent citizen of this place
was shot to death here today and
Mrs. Florence Godbee, his wife. seri-
ously wounded by Mrs Edna Perkins
Godbee. from whom he was divorced
several years ago.
The shooting occurred at the en-
trance of the Millen postoffice.
The divorced woman used "A large
calibre revolver. which she had con-
cealed in a handbag. Without warn
ing she fired three shots at her former
husband, all Of them taking effect and
killing him instantly She then turned
upon Mrs. Godbee. inhicting three
wounds, which may prove fatal.
After the shooting, during which
she had exhibited rare GOODNESS, Mrs
Godbee. the divorced wife, placed her
revolver I'm her handbag and walked,
apparently without undue haste to
her home not more than two blocks
from the pOstoffice and the scene of
the shooting. Here she was found a
lew moments later by Sheriff NJ. G..
johnston, of Jenkins County. and
placed under arrest on the charge of
murder. She is now i'm Jail without
pail pending an investigation of the
shooting.
Judge Codbee was married three
times. His first wife died a few wears
aiter they were married, and he then
married Miss Perkins, the second Mrs
poopee' who was today such a prom
ihent actor in the tragedy. After liv.
ing together for some years there
arose differences that could not he
reconciled and Mrs. Godbec sucd her
husband for divorce. winning her case.
y few years ago Judge Gndboo
while visiting at Beach Island Y q
met u young woman abou: % years
OF age from PENNSYLVANIA. lie bc-
came very much attached to her and
IL short time ago they were married
lie brought his third bride to Million
To live and the couple engaged hoard
at the Hotel f.stelle. where they were
living when they started to the post
Office this morning.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-08-23

Mexico City. Aug. 1s.-The United
states government has been given un-
I'll midnight tonight by President
Huerta to recognize Mexico, it is Of
ficially stated.
The government Is not specific in
the public announcement as TO what
course then will be pursued but 1t is
understood that IL means the severing
OF all relations between the two coun-
tries.
Senior Urrutia, minister OF the In
terror. who on previous occasions has
been the spokesman for the admins
tration. was the person chosen tonight
to make the announcement
Senior Urrutia refused to give out
the text OF the correspondence be-
tween Mr. Lind and the Mexican gov
eminent. but confirmed the fact that
an exchange OF notes had taken place
Two notes from Mexico have been sent
10 Washington. The first was in reply
To that delivered by Mr.. Lind. This
note included the demand for recog-
milton OF Mexico.
The second note was direct to
Warrington and demanded a reply to
the previous note be made before
midnight.
This il regarded here as an ulti-
matum.
One Official In discussing this latter
note said that Mexico had reached
the point where she either must bow
her head in humiliation before the
United states or adopt an attitude of
defiance. The first contingency, he
added. was regarded as impossible.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-08-23
GLYNN ACTING GOVERNOR.
New York Attorney General Holds
Charges Against Sulzer Legal.

Albany, y. Y, Aug. 1S.-Lieut. Gov.
Martin II. Glynn is the lawful chief
executive Of New York State, pending
the outcome of impeachment proceed
ings against Gov. Sulzer, according to
an official opinion handed down to-
day by Attorney General Thomas Car
mody to Mitchell May, secretary of
state. Mr.. Carmody holds that the
assembly was within its rights in in
stituting Impeachment PROCEEDINGS at
an extraordinary session.
when the governor is impeached
by the assembly," says the opinion.
all OF his powers are automatically
suspended until he has been acquitted
or the impeachment proceedings dis
missed by the court of Impeachment.
In the meantime the lieutenant GOV
ernor acts as governor. This is the
plain intent of the constitution. Any
other construction would nullify its
express provision"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-08-23
NOTHING NEW IN SULZER CASE.
Expectations of Sensational DeyeIOD-
ments Disappointed. GIynn Kept

Eusy.
Albany, y. Y, Aug. 19.-Expecta-
ton that the recOnvening Of the leg
islature today would be productive of
Spectular developments in the mud
died governorship situation failed of
realization. RumorS that Acting Gov.
Glynn would submit a message bear
ing in some way upon his official
status drew large crowds to the cap
itol, but few members appeared.
In the 10 minute session of the as
sembly concurrent resolutions were
introduced looking to the punishment
for contempt in refusing to answer
questions before the Frawley investi-
eating committee of Louis A. Starecky
Gov. Suffers private secretary dur
ing the gubernatorial campaign. and
frederick l.. Colwell, who is alleged
to have been Mr. Suffers dummy"
in certain stock transactions. The
Judiciary committee was called upon
to take action on charges affecting the
integrity of the assembly said to have
been made by James c. Garrison.
The senate transacted no business,
both houses adjourned until tomor-
row.
Former Senator Edgar r. Brackett
and Eugene Lamb Richards, counsel
for the I'raWley committee, were des-
lSnated special counsel to assist the
assembly managers Of the impeach-
ment trial at a meeting held this af-
ternoOn. 1t is said that additional
counsel would be named tomorrow
The names of John b. Stanchneld
and William TraVers Jerome are men
toned most prominently in this con-
nection. \ statement issued by the
assembly managers says:
The board wishes it known that
1t ~ extremely desirous that the pro-
'eedingS shall be conducted in a fun,
fair and impartial manner.
The proofs will bc squarcly pre-
'ented to the high court of mpcach- 4
m"nt and the only issue is the guilt .
'r innocence OF the impeached GOV
'rnor. Tcchni,llitirs viii not hr in
lulg"d in 10y the managers. The trial
must be fun and free. The people are
entitled t. know and will know the
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-08-23
DAL/EIL NEWS DOTS.
Supervisor PittS VI WorI, nn Ro,d.
Judge Purdy'e TaIk-Rain Needed
on Cotton.


Dalzell, Aug. 1H.-Suuday has como
and gone again. and after pniuu
through with the incidents pertain
ing thereto, we are settled down this.
Monday, morning, to the duties and
varied contingencies Of farm life
hoping as usual for better times in
the future. Tie star Of Hope is
the light by which we are guided
and should it flicker out, despondency
and gloom would settle around us
and under its pressure we too would
pine away, into "a listless and Ian
guild state, until life would become
burden.
Our pastor, the Rev. G.. X Way.
gave us another very thoughtful
sermon yesterday, based on wisdom.
His congregation, during his dis
course, gave him earnest attention.
Judge Purdy of Sumter was on
hand Saturday afternoon, as was
previously announced, and gave us
talk that was we'll worth the at
tention of any who could have been
fortunate enough to hear it,
Supervisor Pitts is now giving us
a treat in the way Of good roads
which we all very much appreciate.
He has a force at work between
Dalzell and Gilliards roads and
judging from the way he has started
out and the work that is now being
done, we will have a boulevard that
will do you good to ride over.
1t is reported that our rural police
man shot and killed a darkey at Rem
bert's station on Saturday night
We are having very fine weather
just now and have had for several
days past. Judging from the condi,
tions now prevailing you will con-
ceive the idea that our brother Bap-
| fists have lost their grip and that the
! Presbyterians are predOminating.
/ Some days ago, we had nice
| sprinkle applicable to their pursuasion
! followed by pleasant days and nights
which we still enjoy. They, through
their moderation and conservatism
have let Old Mercury down a notch
or two. 1t has been but a few days
since he was dancing and prancing
around the Tooth mark in defiance II
sweltering humanity but when those
conservative brethren, or some other
agency, got straight behind him, he
came to his senses and is now behav-
ing himself in n decent manner. If
those good people are not aware of
it. we will notify them, that another
sprinkle will be acceptable.
Fodder pulling is now the order OF
the day and those musical strains
tnat come from the lungs Of the hot.
tentot will sooth cabbage or
split rock
Cotton now has the appearance of
knocking up" and unless seasons
are favorable we cannot get a bum
per crop.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-08-23
To Make Statement of America =
View

View.
Washington, Aug. 1S.-Administra
ton officials were puzzled late tonight
when they received the announcement
through press dispatches that Pro.
visional President Huerta had deliv.
cred an ultimatum demanding recog-
milton of his government in Mexico by
the United States.
Secretary Tumulty at the White
House read the Associated Press dis
patch from Mexico City received
shortly before midnight stating the
intention OF the Huerta government
and Immediately communicated 1t to
Secretary Bryan. President Wilson
had retired early and was not awak-
ened.
Secretary Bryan said ne had re-
cefved merely cablegrams announc-
ing the rejection by the Huerta gov
eminent OF the American suggestions
Tor a pesceful settlement. In the alb
senee of official confirmation Secretary
Bryan said no announcement would be
made by this government.
The president and his advisers were
plainly disappointed at the turn of
events but announced that the Ameri-
can government would have nothing
10 say tonight. Instead the Ameri-
can communication appealing for a
suspension OF hostilities and a consti-
tutional election together with the
emphatic statement that under no cir
cumstances could the United States
recognize the Huerta regime because
IL was set up by irregular force in
stead OF constitutional order. will ~.
made public tomorrow. In view or
the rejection Of the suggestion con-
tained In the communication present.
ed by Mr.. Lind, it's publication TO.
morrow Will constitute n reiteration
oeiore the world OF President vii.
sons ideas an TO constitutional gov
eminent in Latin America.
Tn all likelihood today's events mean
the end OF any dealings with the
Huerta officials. Though there was
much talk I'm official circles of lifting
the embargo on arms and permitting
the eonstitutionalists TO get the muni-
tons OF war with which they claim
they can soon overthrow the Huerta
administration. II IL likely that such
policy will be carefully considered
In the senate before any action Is
taken.
The position taken by administra-
uon officials tonight was that the
United states had done all that a
friendly nelghbor could do without
actually using force.
The only interest II was pointed
out. that the United States can have
IN Mexico Is the protection of lives
ana property. Financial losses can
he met by indemnities. II Is believed
here. and lives can best he protected
by the withdrawal of Americans from
the danger zone. To this end the oni- I
cials are considering the removal of |
Americans and the payment of trans /
portation for the destitute.
Senator Bacon. chairman of the
foreign relations committee, was in
formed by the state department of |
the rejection of the American com /
by Huerta. lie made this
statement ON the situations:
Whatever the result of the present
negotiations. the American people will
be conscious Of the fact that the pres
ident has done his fun duty I'm trying
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-08-23
Released from Quarantine.

Washington, Aug. 17.--By an order
OF the secretary of Agriculture, cr-
ie'tiv" september /. next. the coun-
tIeS "t Ahbcville and Chester, in
south Carolina. are entirely released
from the cattle tick quarantine.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-08-23

Alr IT. i. Barnett has gone to
Nrw York to buy his fall and winter
stock.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-08-23
HUERTA SENDS UlTIMATUM.
REFUSES MEDIATION AND DE.
MANDs RECOGNITION.

Mexican Dictator Declines President
Wilson's Omer to Assist I'm Peace
ful Settlement of Trouble I'm That
Country and Assumes Attitude of
Defiance OF United States-Next
Move May ne Productive of Serious
Trouble.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-08-23

Biennial session, Supreme Lodge
knights Of Pythias (colored). August
25-%0. Dates Of sale, August %. 23
"a. Final limit, September I, 1913.
Fares apply from all stations.
Cincinnati. Ohio.
National Association Of Retail
Druggists, August 23-27, 1913. Dates
OF sale August -, %, 25 Final linn
it, September l, 1913. Fares to ap-
ply from all stations
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st. PauI-Minncapolis. NIinn.

Sovereign Grand Lodge, /. Q. o. i.
September 1920. Dates of sale. Sep
tember II, y, -. Final limit, Sep
tember 80, 1913. Fares apply from
all stations.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-08-23
Philadelphia, Pa.

Emancipation Proclamation Expo-
sition (colored), September l-3O.
Dates Of sale, August 80 and Septem-
Der Is. Final limit, ten days after
date Of sale. Fares apply from all
stations.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-08-23
Augusta. Ga.

Georgia Carolina Fair, November
l-l5. Dates of sale, November To IA
inclusive, and for trains scheduled
to arrive Augusta before noon No
Vember Is. Final limit November Il.
1913. Fares apply from points in
South Carolina.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-08-23
Augusta, Ga.

Negro Fair Association, November
1921. Dates of sale, November II To
20, inclusive, and for trains scheduled
To arrive Augusta before noon No
vember 2l. Final limit November %.
1913. Fares apply from points in
South Carolina.
For rates. schedules, reservations
and amy further information apply t,
Tickct Agents of The
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-08-23
Nashville, Tenn.

National Baptist Convention (col-
Ored), September 17-23. Dates Of sale
September IA, Is, 16. Final limit,
September 26, 1913. Fares apply from
all stations.
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Knoxville, Tenn.

United Daughters of the Confed-
eracy, November Ills. Dates of sale.
NoNemer s, ., 10, II. Final limit,
November 10, 1913, except that by
deposit of ticket and payment of $I.OO
an extension until December may
be obtained. Fares apply from all
stations.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-03-05

WAITING trial.
Nothing like that in our town.
They forget all right, but not
after the culprit is jailed.
Here they forget to arrest
murderers; and the murderers
don't mind it at all.
Had it ever occurred to you
that it's none of our dodgasted
business who happens to be presi-
dent or boss of Mexico?
And that the Americans who
are doing all the worrying, are the
ones who own land or valuable
concessions down there?
And we can't see the sense in
sending American soldier boys
down there to get all shot up just
to make the property of the
Hearsts, Rockefellers and Gug-
genheims more valuable. :
If Hearst wants to boost the
value of his million Mexican
acres, let him take his Chicago
thugs and gunner down there
and turn 'em loose.
Foolish Question-Why is it
quite theproper thing for women
to lick up highba1ls in our very
best lobster palaces, and bad form
to puff cigarettes?
Keep your eye on Barratt
O'Hara. There's something to
an officeholder who doesn't care
darn for the newspapers and
isn't afraid of millionaires.
Which reminds US that last
year Ham Lewis wrote a letter to
the mayor asking him to appoint |
, co>,1,,,;+taa RI iravec ffoA a x.yo rroe
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-03-05

Jerry O'Connor might now
try his censoring hand on the
Tango.
When old Marshall Field died
in 1906, he left $72,O00,0O0 to one
grandson and S48,0O0,000 to an
other. Since that time the estate
has been piling up rapidly.
Now that we know what the
heirs got, who never did a lick of
work to earn penny of it, the
O'Hara white slave committee is
going to find out what the en-
ployes of the big store got for do
ing the work.
We understand the average is
something like So a week for the
girls.
1t would be interesting to know
how many human lives were sac
rifced in all those years, and how
many souls were lost, in order
that the merchant prince might
pile up untold millions for non
producing heirs.
What's the argument, anyhow,
against a minimum wage for
women?
It will be right interesting to
hear that great philanthropist
JULIUS Rosenwald tell what wages
he pays the girls who make for
him the money he gives away to
negro colleges and the like.
Funny how unanimous those
who pocket the profits of big fac
tories and department stores are
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-10-11
OLDEST SETTLER
QUAINT CHARACTER

Waterloo, Oct 9.-slightly bent by
age, but still active and enjoying the
benefits Of life to the fullest extent q
quaint old pioneer Is Mrs. Susan Waite
man, the Oldest living settler Of Ur-
bana. Mrs. Waterman recently cele-
brated her eighty-eighth birthday, but
ITO those who know her she seems
much younger, Mrs. Waterman came
to Urbana in 1916, at that time Hoos-
iers' Point. and has been a continuous
resident of :, the inland village since
that year. She has a remarkable
memory, and Is capable Of recalling
the most minute details Of the early
pioneer days, the many anecdotes, and
other peculiarities of the time. She
distinctly remembers the hardships OF
the early pioneers and without hesita-
ton called forth dates to the day and
month.
Mrs Waterman Is a typical charac-
ter of the backwoods type, and her
rough, gruff manner endears her to
the hearts of her many friends OF
the younger generation, to whom she
seems almost godmother. She < Is
cheerful and ever looking on the
bright side Of life, with a sunshiny
disposition, which time cannot erase.
She still retains the vigor and push Of
the early pioneers and despite her
age does much walking with the aid
OF her cane. w.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-10-11
$40, $3.50, SIS, ST., $40 to $35.
WAS IN
OTTUMWA TWICE

Centerville, October 9.-The
whereabouts Of Carl McCloud, after he
escaped from the Fl. Madison peni
Tertiary, is told by Sheriff Lee M
Davis who was successful in learning
where he has been the past several
weeks. After escaping the prison Nc.
Cloud went to Burlington where he
boarded c. B. & @. train for Ottum.
wa Arriving in OttumwaN he caught
a Milwaukee freight and came to
Mystic where he remained two days
and two nights. Three weeks ago Fri.
day night he came to Centerville
where he visited local people and took
the midnight Rock Island train for FL
don, thence to Ottumwa and from
there the Milwaukee into Wisconsin
where he was working in the paper
mills. 80
Dowis reports that McCloud in his
escape was shot as he had bullet
wound in his chest, the bullet enter
ing just under the left nipple and fol-
lowing the rib around the left side to
about two inches of the spinal column
where it perforated the skin. McCloud
was serving an indeterminate sentence
of from one to ten years. It's possible
now that he will serve his full time.
Dowis returned the young man to the
penitentiary Sunday where he will be
watched more closely from now on.
Dowis reports McCloud working in the
paper mills at Grand Rapids under the
name Of Ben Wallace.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-10-11
CONNECTICUT FAMILY
TRAVELS 5000 MILES

Davenport, Oct. 9.-The M. Rowesky
family which is making it's way in a
one horse wagon from New Haven,
Conn.,, to Minneapolis, Mimi, arrived
III Davenport and appealed to the po-
lice for food and place to stay. Sew
eral Davenport business men who
heard Of the case contributed small
sums and the family was bought sup
per and breakfast.
The police housed them in the pa
troll station, Fifth and Main streets,
Mrs. Rowesky and five children being
taken care Of by Police Matron Hill
who was unable to get any sleep dur
ing the night owing to the mother be-
ing sick and the children needing con-
slant attention. The father and Oldest
son, a boy of 13 years slept In their
wagon. The one horse which has
hauled the family from Connecticut Ia
lame and is hardly able to walk. 1t
was taken care of by the attaches at
the patrol barn.
I The ages of the children in the fam.
lily range from nine months to 10
years. and it is the hope of the par
ents to reach Minneapolis before cold
weather. In Minneapolis they have
relatives residing who will care for
them until the father is able to Sc
cure work.
The family has covered 1000 miles
the trip from New Haven here being
made by round about route. They
left this morning on their way north.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-10-11
IOWAN VISITING IN
NORWAY DIES

Nevada, Oct. o. Relatives in this
county have just learned Of the recent
death Of Nels Peterson, a we'll known
resident of Story City, which occurred
at his old home in Norway few days
ago. Mr.. and Mrs. Peterson, with Mr..
and Mrs. H. j. Hove, composed party
that left for Norway during the early
summer for visit with their relatives
and the sights of their childhood Mr..
and Mrs. Peterson were detained be-
cause Of a sprained ankle which Mrs.
Peterson had sustained in an accident
Mr.. Peterson was buried in Norway.
One Of the daughters has left to ac-
company the mother home. Mr.. Peter
son leaves wife, two sons and five
daughters.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-10-11
CENTERVILLE MAN
WEEDS KEOSAUQUAN

Keosauqua, Oct. "a very pretty
home wedding was solemnized Wed.
|nesday noon, October s, at the home
OF the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
w. B. Strait Of this city, when their
youngest daughter, Bessie, was united
in marriage with, Howard Holbert OF
Centerville. Rev. G. A. Field of Main
street church Of Ottumwa performing
the ceremony In the presence Of about
thirty-f1ve relatives and friends. The
bride is one Of Keosauqua's best
young women popular in church and
social circles Mr.. Holbert whose
home was formerly here is success
full in the life insurance business. He
is located in Centerville, for which
place they left. that evening to make
their future home.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-10-11
WIDOW WANTS
$4,000 FROM u. p.

Council Bluffs, Oct 9.-Fifty thou.
sand dollars damages for the death OF
Paul o. Cook, former Union Pacific
brakeman who was killed at Central
City, Neb., March 81 last, is asked
from the Union Pacific railroad com.
pany in suit filed in district court
here yesterday afternoon by Mrs. Eva
A. Cook, his widow and Administrative
Of his estate. HHs
At the time of his death Cook was
employed on freight run between
Grand Island, Neb., and Council Bluffs.
In descending from box car while the
train was running at about twenty-five
miles an hour near Central City the
ladder gave way, 1t is alleged, hurting
him to the ground and killing him.