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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-03-15
OPPOSE WILSON'S NOMINEES.
REPUBLICANS CAUSING TROU-
BILE IN SENATE.
Senator Tillman Putting uD a Hard
F:@ht for ChairmanShip of Appro-
priatiOnS Committee. but not Ger
tain yet That He Will Get 1t.

Washington, March IA hint of
opposition to President Wilson's ap-
polntmcntS came in an executive SeS-
SION OF the senate today when Repub-
mean senators insisted that appoint
ments be acted upon in the senate
committees before being taken up for
confirmation. AS a result, no ap-
polhtmentS were confirmed, although
those of Daniel G. Roper, Alexander
Nj. Dockery and James |. Blakeslee,
appointed, respectively, as first, third
ana fourth assistant postmaster gem
erdl, were read for action. The aD-
pointmentS made by President Wilson
mad been referred to committees yes
terday. When the senate went into
executive session today Senator Bank
head offered the Dockery appoint
ment for cOnfirmation Senator Pen
rose the Blakeslee appointment, and
senator Smith OF South Carolina the
Roper appointment. Senator Town
Send OF Michigan asked whether the
full committee on postoflices had
acted on the appointments.
Democratic leaders answered that
the usual custom was being follow
In reporting the appointments after
the lapse of one day without the for
mality of n committee meeting. AS
the result of Senator TOwnsend's OBJ
lection the names were at once with
drawn and arrangements made for a
committee meeting. Republican SEN
atOrS said tonight that there was no
purpose on their part to conduct any
general opposition to Wilson appoint
mentS such as the Democrats did to
the Taft appointments in the last ses-
sion. Today's development however,
has given concern to the Democrats
Senator Kern, the Democratic lead
er, announced today that the steering
committee expected to complete it's
work on the new senate committees
so that the names might be present
ed in fun Thursday.
The senate was in session but half
hour and adjourned until Thursday at
o'clock. 1t is expected that officers
Will be elected then and all commit
tees named, and that the senate will
be prepared to bring the special ses-
sion to an end.
The Democratic committee of nine
worked throughout the day trying to
complete the committee assignments
but many obstacles have been en-
countcrcd, particularly in the organ
lZatlon OF the new committee on bank
ing and currency, which is to take
from the finance committee the prob
lens Of currency reform.
The hard fight that is being made
by Senator Tillman for the chairman
snip OF the appropriations committee
mas also been an important factor in
delaying the completion of the steer
ing committees work. Persistent eff
forts have been made to induce Sena-
tor Tillman to give up his claim to
this post. 1t was declared tonight
that no definite conclusion had been
reached aS to Wether or not he shall
have the Craftsmanship.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-03-15
P0STMASTERS TO SERVE TERMS
fOSTMASTER GENERAL BURLE-
SON TELLS OF POLICY OF AD-
MINiSTRATION
Many congressman Disappointed at
stand Taken In Mattcr-icpublican
t'OStnastcrs not To- BE Removed
Until Their Terms OF Office Expire.

Washington, Harch 10.-Perhaps
the most important decision reached
TO-DAY by the new administration in
any OF It's departments was the future
pOllcy OF the postoiliCe department
enunciated To Congressman Frank
clark OF Florida and others who call
Ell To discuss pOstoitice appoint
ments, that present Republican ap-
pointeeS, regardless of how much
longer their commissions mirht run,
would not be disturbed to make place
Tor Democrats except in cases OF in
eiilclency or neglect of duty.
This announcement, made direct by
Postmaster General Burleson, came
as distinct shock to the Democratic
congressman who have been laboring
under the impression that there
would at least be a gradual calling
In OF commissions held by Roosevelt
and Taft appointees and that the
vacancies so created would at once be
Tiled by Democrats.
In plain words, this means, taking
the South as an example, that at
Richmond Postmaster Allen will serve
out his term, at Savannah Postmaster
Baker, who has almost four years to
run, Will remain; that at Columbia
q. III. Higgins. the incumbent will
not be disturbed; that at Jackson
vile ID. L. Derow will remain in Of
nee until his term runs out, and that
elsewhere throughout the country
there Will be no summary ejectments
III favor Of the Democrats
While the Democratic congressman
who received this information today
were loath TO criticise Mr.. Burleson,
the matter was seriously discussed.
III was pointed out in case these men
the present appointees-remain in
ana that the country should not again
elect Democratic president or the
senate get back into the hands of
thine Republicans, SO far as patronage
is concerned, the Democrats would
get very little from the postoffice de-
partment.
To put 1t mildly, those who saw Mr..
Burleson In the interest of various
constituents were amazed at the
PRONUNCIATION of such an order They
failed to understand why, for the sake
OF formulating a policy for the post
Office department, Democrats all over
the country should be kept waiting
Tor the postoffices in their territory
To become vacant, for as long as four
years in some instances.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-03-15
PERSONAL

MIR. j. Edwin Brunson left here
WEDNESDAY for Greenville to accept n
position ON the Greenville Piedmont.
daily afternoon paper published at
Sreenville. Mr.. Brunson has been I'm
the city for several weeks straighten-
ing az business matters which needed
attention after the sudden death of
his father, Mr.. Joel L. Brunson.
-, The many friends OF Miss Celeste
hughson will be delighted In learn
mat she has sufficiently recovered
from her recent illness To be able to
ne e her duties as teacher in the
graded school at Timmonsville.
Mr.. and Mrs. Percy Smith have re-
turned from a visit to New York and
Washington.
Miss Martha Alderman. OF AIcolu
was I'm the city Tuesday.
Mr.. Charles Hurst of the Honey
Boy Minstrels spent Sunday and
monday with his parents i'm the city
friends
Miss Irene Beckman, a charming
guest Tor the weekend OF Miss Bes-
sic Hughson. has returned to her
home i'm Columbia.
Miss Halle Garrison. of Camden,
spent Wednesday I'm the city.
MIR. and Mrs. Il. w. Renneker. Of
charleston, are visiting Mrs. G. $.
kkingsmore.
Mr.. II. +. Rembert. of Rembert was
In the city Wednesday.
Miss Edith Moore. OF Jacksonville.
ih' stopped over in the city Tuesday
."f % short visit To her friend, Miss
Lizzie Nelson on Church Street.
NJ r. II. Colclough, of Heriol's
vcross Roads was "A visitor to the CITY
Wednesday.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-03-15
Married.

Mr.. Il. ID. Curran of this city, and
L.. were married Monday afternoon
az o'clock. at St. Anne's Catholic
Church. the Rev. Louis r.. Forde. per-
Forming the ceremony.
The marriage was a quiet one only
Few intimate friends being present.
After the ceremony. the happy couple
repaired To the home of the groom's
parents. Mr. and Mrs. John Curran.
where delightful reception was
rendered them, and where a number
OF the friends OF the groom were pres
ent To welcome the bride to her new
rfome among them. The evening was
5leasantly spent and enjoyed by all
those present.
Their many friends wish for them
many years of unalloyed happiness
and prosperity in their married life.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-03-15
Had Narrow Escape.

Mr.. III. IL. BOykin, OF Dalzell. had
n narrow escape from serious injury
Friday afternoon when car driven
by Miss Inez Bethea struck him in
iront OF the Barnett store. Mr.. Boy
kin was xominlng a new car belong
ing to Mr. Roddy OF Columbia. when
ne automobile driven by Miss Bethea
suddenly swerved and hit him. lie
vas Knocked several yards across the
pavement. but besides several bruises
and slight damage to his clothes ne
escaped injury.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-03-15
sUMMERTON ELECTS OFFICERS
L. !. Walker Chosen Mayor - Four
Nardens Also Picked - Most Ex-
citing i'm Years.

SummertOn, Marcil ii.-Quite the
most exciting and closely contested
municipal election Of recent years was
held here today, resulting in the cleo
ton OF the following ticket to gov
eTh the town for the ensuing year.
Mayor, L. /. Walker; wardens, Hugh
"A; "A; Richbourg, II. G. Carrigan, Jr., l..
W. Truluck and Leon Fischer. More
often than otherwise, the custom in
previous years has been to persuade
some one man 10 accept the office of
ihtendant, who with more or less re-
iuctance assumed the responsibility.
an ONCE, which has no emoluments
attached, and is productive frequent
ly Of much criticism. That more in
terest Is being taken in municipal
pollllcs is considered a healthy sign.
Mayor II. A. Tisdale, who headed the
defeated ticket, retires ater serving
two terms.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-03-15
Lady Mastered Auto.

Louisville. Ky. March 1O--A young
kwoman's successful battle for control
OF a runaway automobile In "A crowd
ed section of the city during the rush
hour late yesterday afternoon furnish
ed excitement tO several hundred anx-
iOus and helpless spectators. The
young woman. who declined to give
her name, was cranking the machine
when II suddenly bolted straight for
an OncOming street car. She jumped
|1to one side, leaped upon the running
board and reached for the steering
wheel. but was unable To prevent a
collision with the street car. The au-
tOmobile carOmcd off at right angles
and seemed fated To collide with an
other street car. but quick turn of
TN steering wheel by the woman car
ricd 10 clear. and allowed her time To
get into the seat and gain control of
lukhe machine.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-03-15
How to Get Full Value of Fertilizers
Used.

1T is we'll known that the plants
take in their food through their roots
In solution or dissolved in the soil
water. Any practical farmer also
knows that given just the right
amount of moiSture-neither too lit
tie nor too much--and almost all soils
Will produce we'll. \ soil well filled
with decayinE organic matter will
hold much more moisture than one
deficient in organic matter. In hold
ing the water it holds the plant foods
dissolved in the water, and, conse-
qGrn'ly it not only holds more water
80 dissolve plant foods to feed the
plants, but prevents the teaching and
wasting of plant foods. Soils filled
with decaying organic matter, there
Tore, maintain better moisture con
ditions for the dissolvng of the plant
foods IN commercial fertilizers. This
Is why commercial fertilizers may be
econOmlcally used in larger quanti-
ties or give better results on good
soils than on poor soils. Good soils
are good because they contain large
quantities of decaying organic mat
ter and this enables them to hold
the water necessary to dissolve the
plant foods in commercial fertilizers.
No matter how much commercial fer
tillZer be applied, if the soil is de-
ilclent in organic matter it soon be-
comes deficient in water in dry
weather. and in wet weather the
plant foods are dissolved and quick
ly leached from the soil. Right mos-
ture conditions are essential to the
best results from commercial fertil-
iZcrs and right moisture conditions
are dependent on the supply Of de-
caying organic matter in the soil
rant Butler, in the Progressive
Farmer.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-03-15
Shskc-up az Soldiers Home.

Columbia. March 1l.-Thrce Com
missiontrs Of the Confederate Home
In tn city have resigned and their
SUCCESSORS have been named, the ap-
pointments having been sent 10y the
Governor secretary tO the SeCrc-
rtaTy Of state. Two Of the commits
3fOners. II ~ said. took their action
under "A law passed 10y the recent leg
islativc session fOrbiCding state Of
flCcrs from holding more than one
position.
j. O.. Long. Sr.. Of Union. succeeds
~. a. Thompson. of Walhalla. No
reason is given for Mr. Thompson :
resignation
\. w Todd. uf Charleston. succeeds
T 4. W. T.. Butler. of this city.
&hO was physician of the home. Dr.
Butler stated that hc had resigned
under the new law.
Morris e.. WclCh. of this city, sue
cccds Major &C. w. Richardson. Of this
city. who is superintendent ct the
home.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-03-15

The Atlantic Coast Line has com
ypleted its part of the connection be-
tween the Coast Line and the South
Carolina Western Railway. but the
latter road has not yet commenced to
Install Its part OF the connecting
track. No Information can be obtain
- ut present when this connection
will be made by them. II was to have
been commenced several weeks ago,
but for some reason II was not.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-03-15
WOMEN POLICE FOR CHICAGO.
Mayor Harrison Wants Souad of
Thirty Women on Chicago Force

Chicago, March 1O.-Mayor Carter
H. Harrison returned to Chicago from
New York last night with a plan for
having women police here. He said it
might be possible to have several
women placed as inspectors when the
police reorganization plan is effected.
My idea is that we should have a
squad of say 20 or 80 police women"
said the mayor. Il believe they would
handle many matters of police work
better than men do. For instance, in
vice work, investigating complaints of
young women who are held in resorts
and similar places they could set
much better results than men"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-03-15
POPE OUT OF DANGER.
Physician Says There Is Every Prom
Use of Il Speedy Recovery.

Rome, March 10.-The indisposition
OF Pope Plus is pursuing a normal
course ana there is every promise of
speedy recovery, according to DR. Am
lei, the physician in attendance. He
visited the Pope early this morning.
When asked about the truth of rumors
of an aggravation in the condition of
his patient, he declared there was no
ground for such reports Although
the condition of Cardinal Respighi.
the ViCar-gcneral, has not been made
known to the Pope, he had an intui-
ton of the cardinals grave state of
health and today sent him the apos-
tOlic bencdiction.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-03-15
WILL VISIT CHARLESTON.
Josephus Daniels, Secretary of Navy.
to See All Navy Yards and Stations

Washington, March 1O.-The Sec
retary of the navy, Josephus Daniels,
IS making plans TO visit all the navy
yards and satiOns in the country. At
ter attending the spring target prac-
uce of the Atlantic fleet, beginning
March %, the secretary will go to
the Charleston (S. c. yard to look
over propositions for the construc-
ton of a new pier, and, if possible,
this trip will be extended to include
all the Atlantic and gulf coast sta
tons. He expects to visit the PaciaC
coast during the summer.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-03-15
POLITICS IN BISHOPNHLE.
Two Full Municipal Tickets AIrcad,
I'm Mold

BiShOpVille, March 1.-THE mu-
nicipal election takes place here
March 25 and things are beginning to
wake up politically. There are al
ready two full tickets in the field with
perhaps more to come. The officers
in this town are all paid salaries and
these with lights and water and other
accommodations make the position
much sought after
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-03-15
SETS NEW ALTITUDE RECORD

French Aviator Rises About 1850
Feet Above the Ground i'm His Mon
Oplane.
Paris March IA new worlds
altitude record was established today
at the Buc aerodrOme by the French
aviator PerreyOn. In a monoplane
ne rose to height of 5000 meters
Approximately 1860 feet).
The previous worlds record was
held by George Legagneux, who
reached an altitude of 1875 feet at
Nillacoublay September II, 1912.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-03-15
TO BUILD NEW CHURCH.
of Bishopvillc Soon to Let

Bishopville, March 11.-Thc Metho-
dlStS OF this town are preparing to
let the contract for thcic new church.
rms Is to be very hands ONE build
ing. The building and furi ishings are
To cost $4,000. Rev. Mr.. Edwards is
pastor of this church.
The PrcSbytcrianS have lc' the con-
tract for Il new manSe.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-03-15

! The force Of street hands is ~
work on South Sumter street between
Oakland and DiuglC streets az pres
ent This part 0f sumter street has
long been in need Of repair and the
presence Of the force Ou IL now very
gratifying To- residents of that sec
tinn The repairs will bc done In as
efficient manner as possible, with a
view To economy.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-03-15

\ cough medicine for children
should bc harmless. II should be
pleasant to take. IL should be cf-
fcctual Chamhcrlain's Cough Rem
cdy Is all Of this and - the mothers
favoritc everywhere For sale by all
dcalers-AdVt
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-03-15
TO BUILD ICE PLANT.
New Factory Soon to be Erected i'm
BiShODViIIe

BlshopVille, March 1.-THE ice
factory organized some time ago hav-
ing completed all preliminary arrange
ments incident to organizing will COM
mence the erection of the plant in a
few days and be ready to supply ice
to this section during the coming sea-
son.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-03-15
Marriage License Record.

IL. IT, lIildchrand, Swansea, and
Agnes H. lirogdOn, sumter, were is
sued a marriage license Tuesday,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-03-15

Y The work on The Imperial Is con
finuing steadily. The doors and
windows are now being put In and
painted. the plastCring is being COM
Neted flooring IL being put In and
her work ls being done towards the
lapletlon OF the building.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-03-15

Mr. Herbert G. PARROT had -"
misfortune Saturday to fall and
break bone in his hand. Although
the injury is painful he is getting
along nicely.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-03-15
COMMISSION GOVERNMENT FOR
STATE.
Kansas Governor Sends Message to
Legislature Making Suggestions for
Legislative Government.

Topeka, Kan, March 10.-Govern-
or George II. Hodges today sent a
message to the legislature urging
commission form of legislative gov
ernment. He purposes to replace
present Legislative representation with
two members from each congression-
al district who would devote their en-
tde time to State business.
Il am persuaded" he said, that
the lnstrumentalitieS for legislation
provided for in our State constitu-
uon have become antiquated and in
efficient"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-03-15
PRESENTS TIIURMOND'S NAME.
Iillman Suggests Edgcfield LAWYER
for DISTRICT AttOrncyshin.

Washington, March 1O.-Senator
Tlllman called on Attorney General
McReynolds today and presented the
name of William j. Thurmond, Of
tdgehcld, =. c., for the position of
district attorney for the Federal dis
triCt Of South Carolina
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-03-15

The laying Of the drain in Mary
street is now nearing the corner of
Mary and Sumter streets. From this
point the drain will be laid down
Sumter to Bee street
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-03-15
Chambcrlain's Tablets for Constipa

For constipation, Chambcrlain's s.
Tablets are excellent. Easy to take.
mild and gentle i'm effect. Give them
a trial. For sale hy all dealers. --
Advt.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1913-01-02
THREAT MADE TO
IMPEACH OFFICIALS
Investigators Watch New Year
ReveIry at Chicago.

Chicago, Jan. 2.-If the ministers
crusade had any effect on New Years
revelry here ii had the effect of max
ing it the widest in years.
The lid was flung high and at mid
night was invisible. One hundred
thousand celebrators, sober, half So
Der and brimming, took advantage or
Chief McWeeneys order extending the
closing hour in saloons and cafes to
3 a. m. and from the grogshops to
the lobster palaces everything from
beer to champagne flowed until nj
most dawn.
In the streets bands played In GER
tain sort of disorder, for all remon-
stration was removed and rowdyism
reached a height not seen since 1876.
Into all kinds of resorts, from the red
light district to the fashionable cafes,
quietly went 800 investigators, men
and women, employed by reform or
plantations. Unostentatiously they
crammed notebooks full with evidence.
This data will be compiled and act
ed upon by the committee Of the or
ganization. II enough evidence is OBJ
tanned they say legal proceedings will
be begun to have municipal officials
impeached
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1913-01-02
WILL CONTEST LAWS REPEAL
Department Objects to Possible OBJ.
structions in Trust Cases.

Washington, Jan. 2-Oficials of the
department of justice are preparing
for serious contest over the disputed
repeal by the judicial code a year ago
of the so called criminal appeals"
act. The latter act gave to the gov
ernment the right to carry to the SUI
preme court of the United States
criminal cases decided on some point
of law contrary to the governments
contention.
The immediate effect of such a re-
peal will be the defeat of the govern
ment in its antitrust prosecution of
the Pacific and Arctic Railway and
Navigation company and other trans
portation interests for alleged at
tempts to monopolize transportation
in Alaska. 1t might end also the
prosecution of officials of the United
Shoe Machinery company.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1913-01-02
13 is HIS LUCKY NUMBER
President Elect Cites Numerous Cases
to Prove Assertion.

Princeton, n. j., Jan. 2.-Woodrow
Wilson, president elect of the United
States, is one of the optimists who
sees no "hoodoo" in 1913.
Thirteen is my lucky number" the
governor explained when a New Year
well wisher expressed hope that
the last figures OF the year would not
have evil effect on the next president.
"It is curious" he continued, how
the number 13 has followed my life
and never had any bad influence.
will be president in 1913 and oddly
the electoral college who formally will
elect me will cast their ballots on
Jan. 49,"
The last day the Wilson's spent in
Bermuda was Dee 13: and on Friday,
Aug. 13, he occupied seat 13 in q
chair car from New York to Seagirt.
The train arrived there at 1:13. There
are 13 letters In his name, and in his
18th year as a professor at Princeton
he was elected the 18th president Of
the university.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1913-01-02
FAIL TO FIND ROCKEFELLER
Detectives Continue to Besege OIL
MaQnate,s Home.

New York, Jan. 2.-Detectives and
deputy sergeants-at-arms of the house
OF representatives in squads of six
spent New Years day watching the
house of William Rockefeller on Fifth
avenue.
The idea gained ground that Mr..
Rockefeller, after all, was not here.
but Charles p. Riddel, sergeant-at-arms
of the house, said he would take no
chances, but would continue the siege.
AS a result of the fruitless search
Of forty-four days Sergeant-at-Arms
Riddell has announced that he will re-
port that william Rockefeller is deiib-
erately avoiding the process servers.
Congress has the authority, IL 1t
chooses, to issue an attachment CIV
ing the house detectives the authority
to break into the Rockefeller homes.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1913-01-02
INSURGENTS SUFFER DEFEAT
Rebels Under Saazar Flee for Noun
tains After Long Fight.

Ell Paso, Tex, Jan. 2.-It took four
engagements in three days to defeat
the rebels under Inez Salazar, who
retreated, leaving a trail of shattered
ranch settlements and villages. The
loss on both sides was 450 killed and
wounded, according to dispatches.
The engagements occurred during
the three days preceding Dec. 27, on
which date Salazar, his ranks depict.
ed by a fire of the federal artillery,
retreated to the rebels stronghold in
the Escondido mountains, $50 miles
southwest of here.