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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-08-23
WRONG NEGRO CAPTURED.
John Wilson Arrested Instead of RiII
Iunnasc at BcnncttSVillc-NlistaI
cn Identity.

a case Of mistaken identity which
nearly resulted seriously for one,
John Wilson, cOlOred, and did result
IN his being incarccrated i'm the conn.
ty Jail for a day and night occurred
mere Tuesday. John Wilson was ar
rested just as he got off the train in
Bennettsville and was held until
Deputy Sheriff EpperSon could 90 af-
ter him and bring him back to sum
ter where Bill Tunnage was wanted
for shooting an old negro by the name
Of Anthony Ludd. The arrest and in
generation occurred because Wilson
very closely resembled Tunnagc.
The sheriff secured the information
that Tunnage came originally from
Marlboro and that on the morning
after he had shot Ludd at Tindal.
he was seen coming to Sumter with
his brother. The sheriff surmised
that Tunnage was bound for Ben
nettsville and information from the
ticket agent stated that negro an
sWering his description secured a
ticket for that place in the morning.
There was only one more thing to do,
to telephone the Bennettsville police
and have Tunnage arrested when he
arrived in that town. AS the train
rolled in John Wilson got off and
started up the street, but he did not
get far for the police nabbed him.
He stated that he was not the man,
but he so closely resembled the de-
ed that he had just come from Sumter
that he was held fast. Deputy Sheriff
EpperSOn arrived and confirmed the
belief of the Bennettsville police that
they had the right man. Wilson was
brought back to Sumter. He again
eXpostulated with the officers, saying
he was not Bill Tunnage, but John
Wilson. a man who knew Tunnagc
quite well was called in to identify
the captive, but he was unable TO say
positively whether it was Tunnage or
not, he thought it was not, however.
second man was called in and af-
ter looking over the prisoner stated
that i vas not Tunnage, but it might
be his twin brother. Wilson was about
the same size as Tunnage and about
the same color, but he gave n good
account of his movements on the two
days previous to his capture and the
officers We're assured he was not the
man wanted and released him Thurs
day morning.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-08-23

To Ginners of Cotton:
rious transportation companies
handling cotton from all ports have
notified shippers that cotton of ir-
regular size would be penaliZed $1.OO
per bale on all bales not pressed in
the standard size press box.
This box had been established for
some years, and is 81 by 27 inches
inside measurement of the press box
1t is our desire to obviate any trou-
bic from this source, and it is with
this purpose in view that this circular
is issued. We specially recommend
that all ginners will conform to these
requirements, put up their cotton in
such sizes so that no claim can be
made; have all press boxes made not
over 54 by 27 inches inside measure
ment prior to September /, 1913, and
on this date the proposed ruling will
go into effect.
Further, as the weight and density
of the bale of cotton is now to be 4
factor in making the freight rate, it
is of the highest Importance that
cotton should not be under 475 pounds
and should average 500 pounds or
more per bale, with not exceeding
seven yards of two pound bagging
and six ties.
We heartily recommend the adop-
ton of these suggestions and earnest
ly ask your cooperation, as ire
gular sized and under weight cotton
will suffer in price.
Yours very truly,
Alex. Sprunt & Son.
Wilmington, y. G., Aug. /, 1913.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-08-23
YOUNG FOLKS HAVE BIG DAY.
Boys and Girls of Agricultural Clubs
spend Day at POcallO-Canninp
Demonstration and Talks.

The boys and girls of the Corn
club and of the Tomato Club met
Wednesday at Pocallo for O most en-
Joyable picnic and all-day outing,
with intervals from pleasure given
over to hearing talks by persons in
terested in their work and i'm watch
ing canning demonstration given
by Prof. James L. Carberry.
The day was very pleasantly spent
by all. There was a large crowd pres
ent, especially of girls A feature of
the day which was much enjoyed by
all was the big picnic dinner served
under the big oak trees about 2
o'clock, the mothers of the young
folks who came, and the older folks
who were on hand, having made
sure of the fact that none would go
away hungry.
Prof. Carberry told the young la
dies first how to grow tomatoes and
then how to can them. He also gave
them information as to canning all
of the other kinds of farm fruits and
vegetables which are ever canned, or
preserved.
Miss Edith Parrott, State agent for
the Girls Tomato clubs, made a short
talk encouraging the girls in their
work and telling them about their re-
ports which they must send in, saying
that no attempt could be considered
a failure.
Miss Mary Lennon, county organ
izer of the tomato clubs, told the
girls of a beautiful ornate trophy cup
which would be presented 10 the
club making the best showing during
the year This cup would go from
one club to another each year, the
club making the most points being
the one To win il.
During the talks Prof Carberry was
cooking his vegetables and ne gave
a demonstration of canning, after
which some of the girls, under his
instruction. showed their ability to
can goods.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-08-23
DEATH.
Highly Esteemed Citizen of Lynch
burg Passes Away.
ager systei

Thos. l.. Fitzpatrick. an old and
mighty esteemed citizen of South
l'ynchburg, died at his home there
Monday morning 18th inst. at about
l o'clock, after an illness OF several
months. The funeral services were
conducted Monday afternoon by
Rev. s. j. Bethea of the Methodist
church. The deceased leaves "A large
family of sons and daughters and
several brothers to mourn his loss
lie was always good, quiet citi-
zen. loved and respected by all who
knew him. He was "a veteran Of the
War Between the States, and Il good
soldier.
Mr. Fitzpatrick was a native of this
community. having been born here
&c years ago.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-08-23
STANDARDIZED COTTON BALES.
Ginners Must Have Press Boxes
Standard Size.

Unless the ginners give heed to the
warning sent out by cotton exporters
and arrange to have their press boxes
conform to the standard size, 27 in. Y
54 inches-the farmers will lose $I.OO
on every bale of cotton packed in an
irregular box. Very few people now
realize the importance Of this mat
ter, but when they begin to lose q
dollar bale they will wake up. Ev-
cry farmer who has cotton to gin
should find out from his ginner
whether or not the press box con,
forms to the standard before he has
tion companies have adopted an ron
clad rule as to the size of cotton bales
and there will be no deviation hence
cotton buyers to protect themselves
Will be forced to penaliZe all non
standard bales. The farmer will pay
the loss and the only way they have
to protect themselves against loss is
to have their cotton ginneu where the
press box is standard size.
The following circular letter sent
out by Alexander Sprunt & Son en-
ard bale.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-08-23
LAD DIES FROM INJURY.
Young Hazel Newman. Injured nv
Jump Into Creek, Passes Away AT
Florence.

Those who knew young Hazel New
man. of Florence, as a bright lad who
played football with the Florence
team several times i'm this city were
saddened to learn of the young mans
death in Florence at II o'clock We'd
nesday.
Newman was out with 4 party of
boys several weeks ago at a creek
near Florence and leaped from a
bridge spanning the creek for a dive.
thinking that the water at that point
was several feet deep. In this sup
position, however, he was mistaken
and his spine was terribly strained by
his head coming violently in contact
with the rough bottom of the creek.
lie was able to call out to his COM
panions and they at once transferred
him to the Florence inGrmary where
doctors have done all in their power
to save him, but to no avail. A sad
feature of the young mans terrible
accident was the fact that although
part of his body was entirely paralyz-
ed he was able to recognize and talk
with friends for several days after
suffering his injury.
Newman was a brother Of Mrs. s.
Nj. Nabers Of this city, and she has
the sympathy of everyone in her sad
bereavement
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-08-23
McLAURIN PRAISES SUMTER.
Anderson and Sumter the Only Two
iCties Which Show Marked Growth
Says marlboro Man.

Former Senator John l.. McLaurin
of Marlboro County, who is also a
tentative candidate for the governor
ship in the gubernatOrial campaign of
1914, is quoted in the Anderson Intel
ligencer as giving praise to Sumter.
Mr. McLaurin is quoted as saying:
1.-THE country hasn't grown like you
have up here. The only town we have
in the east, that has the progressive,
up-to- date notions Of Anderson, is
Sumter. Her manufacturing enter
prises all seem to pay, and they are
putting in new ones all the time. -
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-08-23
CUTTING SCRAPE AT MAYESVILLT.
Two Negroes Placed i'm Jail Badly Cut
BY Another Negro.

John and Ralph Richardson, negro
brothers were placed in jail here on
Saturday for sixty days each for en-
saging in cutting scrape near
Mayesville on Thursday. Both ne
groes wer cut pretty badly, Ralph be-
ing carved up from his knee on up
nearly to his head.
1t seems that the two negroes got
into difficulty with another negro
John LeseSnc, and both Of them
jumped on John. The Lesesne negro,
however, seemed capable of taking
care of himself and the other fellows
were glad to leave him aone after
he had showed them Il specimen of
his handiwork in the art OF carving
negro meat.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-08-23
Real L,AIntc transfers.

Julius /" MCCallum to G. Baynard
Ncadon and Edna B Ycadon, lot
and buildings on Calhoun street, $i,
500.
Mary |. Chandler, William H.
Chandler and Fannie l.. Chandler, to
Robert A. Chandler, interest to lot
IN town of MaN"svillc, s..
Eda B. Yeadon and G. Baynard
fcadon to julius l.. McCallum, lot
ON Salem avenue, $1,000.
X. |. Manning and Davis ~ Moise.
to III, r. Edcns lot on Broad street,
$500.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-08-23
II. T.. BRYANT WINS FOR MAYOR.
j.. j. ID. Fielder and II. Won OhScn, 81.
COuncilmcn. at Orangcburg.

orangeburg, Aug. 19.-tobert T..
Bryant, cashier of the Bank of Or
angcburg. was today nominated for
mayor of this city i'm the first Demo
cratic primary under the commission
form of government, recently adopt
ed. MIR. Bryant defeated Mayor VIII
liam NJ. Sain, who has served for the
past two Years.
T.. j. H. Fielder former county Su-
pcrvisor. and Henry Won OhSen. ST.,
a prominent business man, were nom
mated for comcilm"n, Col. W. G.
Smith and G.. f.. Fickliur, the other
candidates, being defeated.
The vote was: For mayor Bryant,
292; Sain l97; for Cuuncilmen, Field
cr, 334, Won Ohsen 266, Smith 233,
Tickling 1913.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-08-23
ADOPTS CITY MANAGER PLAN.
Dayton, Ohio, Elects Commission Who
Will Select Executive Head of

Dayton, Ohio, n city of 1867 per-
sons, is the latest city to adopt the
City Manager Plan OF Municipal Gov
ernment. which was first inaugurated
the floods there last spring been con-
sidering the matter Of a change of
government. The first plan suggested
was the commission form Of govern
ment. which was considered to be the
best which they could adopt. but
there was long consideration wheth-
er or not the commission form gov
ernment with q city manager or with
a commission should be adopted.
Finally 1t was decided to elect q COM
mission, who should have charge and
should elect q chief executive who
should have charge Of the executive
work at the head OF the city depart
ments. This method of government
was voted on and the vote stood 49,
217 to 6.O42. showing how highly peo-
pie there considered the manager
plan.
Springfield. Ohio. will vote on the
City Manager Plan on August 2Gth,
and Youngstown, Ohio. is also cOnsid
ering the matter of a change from
the old style council to City Man
ager system.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-08-23
Miss Bertha Jones EntcrtainS.

number of young folks were very
charmingly entertained by Miss Bcr-
tha Jones Monday evening at hcr
home on Banding street i'm honor of
her birthday. The porch was decor
ated and illuminated by Japanese
lanterns while the parlor ana dining
room were taStcfully decorated in a
color schcm" Of pink and white.
Several rustic benches were placed
i'm coy corners about the porch.
where the guests were seated during
TN" evening and enjoyed pleasant con-
Ncrsation and delightful music. which
was furnished 10y the hostess sis
ter, Miss Marie Jones. After a mum
Der of games were played the guests
We're invited into the dining room,
where punch and Il delicious ice
course WAS served. Afterwards tn
guests returned To the porch. whcro
other interesting games were playcI
until il was tim" to leave. The affair
lasted from $50 to II and proved
most delightful To all present.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-08-23

Presbyterian church two years ago
and his manyfricnds are delighted to
see him again.
Miss Cora Morris returned to the
city Wednesday.
DIR. +. B. Sanders, Of Hagood was
i'm the city Thursday.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-08-23
Real Estate Transfers.

Matte q. Mccall and Addie J.
Fullwood TO Mamie \. Friersun, 2l2
acres in Shiloh township, $500.
w. r. Andrews to j. H. Morse, lot
on Liberty street, $50.
\. :. Merrimon To James Cuttino.
lot on Church Street, $7Gj.7S.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-08-23
Marriage License Record.

\ license To marry has been issued
To Mr.. :. ID. Friday, Jr., and Miss
Carrie Agnes Ncttles.
Licenses have also been issued to
the following colored couples: Ala
mander Sumter and Matte Davis.
Statehurg; John Wesley Wells anG
Sarah Jenkins, Sumter; and Henry
Mcleod and Jessie +. Brown, Sumter.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-08-23
NEGRO GIVEN PRELIMINARY.
Garfield Richardson Sent up To Higher
Court for Trial.

Garfield Richardson, the negro ar
rested sunday for stealing a bicycle,
was given a preliminary before Mag
istrate Wells Monday afternoon, and
on the evidence adduced at the hear
ing, he was sent back to Jail to await
trial at the circuit court.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-04-15
Giving aporEs AWAY.

A Democratic Congress is forcing
upon the town of Leesburg, Va. .
more costly building for postofice
purposes than that town wants. In
this the Congress shows disposition
to quadruple the amount desired. A
policy of that kind carried out at al
times would soon double the public
debt and by that policy 1t is eviden,
there is no desire on the part of the
Democratic Congress to decrease the
public debt or to practice economy
This lack of desire may be on ac-
count of pork" barrel allurements
1T shows to say the least lack OF
judgment even to the degree of mis-
appropriation of public funds.
As stated by the New York Herald,
il Diogenes in his historic ana al
most hopeless search had entered
the noble state Of Virginia he might
have flashed the rays of his Lantern,
not only on an honest man but c.n a
whole town of honest men, and sen,
sTble ones besides.
The fifteen hundred citizens .!
Leesburg, in that state, have nc
taste for congressional pork" Al
though a postotfice to cost $50, 900
has been awarded to them by a gov
eminent that can not AFFORD the
money for two new battleships, they
protest that building worth $15,-
900 is sufficient for their needs.
Even the postmaster of the town
protested against the reckless waste
of the public money. A math bat.
ical expert OF the town estimates
that at this ratio. of expenditure
Washington is entitled to an s11,-
100000 postoffice and New York to
one of $4,000, 900. Although an
inland town, we may be quite sure
that Leesburg would be glad to see
the money spent on battleships in
stead of useless buildings.
a New England farmer once re-
fused a pension, but that was in a
rural drama.
Investigation doubtless would re-
suit in the disclosure that the mo-
tive behind the congressional action
in this is the chance TO squander
S55, 900, contrary to the desires OF
the inhabitants of Leesburg. 1T
hooks so bad on its face that it stis-
matizes itself as something that war
rants more than mere suspicion.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-04-15
Peace Day.

Peace Day Will be widely cele-
brated in schools throughout the
United States this year. Although
introduced but few years ago, this
special school day in behalf OF in
ternational peace is now regularly
celebrated in many schools. and the
indications are that its observance
this year will be extended to tnous-
ands more. Since May IS, the day
set aside as Peace Day, falls on Sun
day, the schools Will probably hold
their exercises on the nearest school
day.
Realizing the growing Importance
of the peace movement among school
children. the United States r5ureau
OF Education has just issued a
Peace Day bulletin for 1918 contain
ing, besides suggested program for
the day, number of interesting
short articles on different phases OF
the international peace movement,
accurate and comprehensive iufor-
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-04-15
WALLACE
19oooaosoeos eeoscaedacnHaonEfoooepor

SPECIAL eoHREsroNpEHeE,
WALLACE, April 15-Mr. anu
Mrs. George sehrader entertained
Saturday evening at their home O.
Barnes street IN honor of their
daughter, violet's, twelfth ami
versary.
Games and music were the di
versions of the evening. Delicious
ice cream, cake ana ,bohDons we're
served by Mrs. schfader assisted by
Mrs. j. A. Baker
About thirty of Miss violet's little
friends were present and spent a
very pleasant evening. Miss Violet
was the recipient OF number OF
beautiful and useful gifts. The
guests returned to. their homes at a
late hour wishing their little friend
many happy returns of the day.
A. Mccoy, of Grafton, was here
Sunday calling on friends.
F. S. Estlack, U. 7. Robinson and
q. e. Robinson are at Clarksburg
looking after business matters.
John tR. Orr. who is attending
school at Fairmont, was home with
his parents Saturday and Sunday.
Leslie Borgess. returned home
Monday evening from Bumberport
where he spent several days visiting
friends.
Mrs. Louis Hardness arrived here
Monday from Williamstown to join
her husband, who is working here.
They are now at the Little Waldo.
Misses vesta Bennett and Nellie
Knox, Of Brown, were here recently
guests of Mrs. A. o. Kelly:
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-04-15

g
nation about the various organizad
tons working for peace, and COT
lection OF appropriate poems and
prose quotations by famous peacs
lovers of many nations. The mater
ial was compiled for the bureau Dy
Mrs. Fannie Fem Andrews. secretary
Of the Aemican School Peace League.
and a worid-knowR2 worker ios
peace, ,sssr-. .lsszssl .-s-s.s.-s -
Thg Temple of Peace at the
Hague. the centenary of peace be-
tween England and the United
States, the cosmopolitan movement
dp colleges and universities. and
what Il signifies foS universal. peace.
the work OF the Hague trfhlhnal and
other peace agencies, these are
among the important topics gather
ed together in the bureaus bulletin
The promotion Of Peace"
That the sentiment for observance
of Peace Day IN the schools is not
confined to the United States, but Is
distinctly international, is shown IN
the words Of NJ. Buissoa. of Paris.
quoted in the bulletin. HE says:
Peace Day. Let 1t shine one day
i'm the year among all nations The
whole year is consecrated. as 4.
ought to be, to the promotion of love
of country, to teaching our duties
toward our native land, even to the
extent of sacrificing ourselves for
her. ON this special day, however.
it is in order not to forget our coun-'
try, but to see her TRANSPORTED Ia
the future to see her lead in the
movements which binds one nation
to all Others, making. sort OF
higher country, the federatfonfof the
'Uaited States of the Civilized
4lNorld sgsS7 ~ =
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-04-15
Modem solomon ProbIem.

Just apropos of the declaration
that the flood in Huntington was Il
visitation Of Divine wrath, it is re-
specially submitted and absolutely
without malice or prejudice, that
some of the towns that paid the
greatest toll were but recently con-
verified by the Rev. Billy Sunday
Huntington Herald-Dispatch.
1t is hard to tell from this whether
poor judgment was used regarding
Sundays visits to those river cities
and towns or whether those places
We're entirely past redemption. This
problem might be referred to the
editor of the Parkersburg Stars
Journal but for the suspicion tina.
he is prejudiced in favor of Dr.
Lyon.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-04-15
If ClNsTIPAIED OR
. BILIOUS" GASGARETS'
No Billiousness, Headache,
Sour Stomach, Coated
Tongue or Consti-
patton.

Fnrred tongue, Bad Taste. Indis
gestion. sallow Skin ana Miserable
Headaches come from a torpid liver
and clogged bowels, which cause
your stomach TO become filled with
undlgested food, which soGrs and fer
ments like garbage in swin barrel.
That's the first step to untold mis-
cry ~ indigestion, foul gases, bad
breath, yellow skin, mental fears.
everything that is horrible and nause-
ating. A cascaret tonight VIII give
your constipated bowels thorough
cleansing and straighten you out by
morning. They work while you sleep
"a Decent box from your druggist
will keep you feeling good for months.
Millions of men and women take
casearet nowaand then to keep their
stomach. liver and bowels regulated,
and never know miserable moment.
Don't forget the children-their little
5nsides need a good, gentle cleansing.
too.-AdvertIsement.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-04-15
Pntting Awar NNlntcr CIothes.

When the closets are ceaned al.
winter garments should he collecte /
in one room and carefully oked
over. Any garments which need re-
pairing should he put in order The
convenience of finding warm clothes
ready 10 wes- en- the first cold day
will well Repay for any trouble it
may make even at SO busy time
as the house cleaning season.
Before the work of.packing away
the coolers and furs be sure to have
on faqd the following articles;
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-04-15

]. NJ. Hoover, Webster Springs
attorney, is here on legal business.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-04-15
Breathe Hyomer and Be Ria OF ca,
tarri-cIears stopped-up Head.

u r.. . y =
Nature has a remedy for catarth
and troubles of the breathing organs,
a treatment that. Is far better than
dosing the stomach with medicine.
1t is the healing oils and balsams of
Hyomei which medicates the air you
breathe, reaching the most remote air
Ecelis in the nose, throat and lungs,
killing the catarrhal germs, and re-
storing health to the mucous mem
.brane.
In using Hyomei you are treating
your catarrhal troubles with the nat
-ural remedy, for 1t gives curative
air bath toithe air passages. 1t has a
powerful healing and antiseptic effect
similar to the, air in the mountains
where the forests give off the fragrant
and healing baIsams.
Observation-Disclosures so many slf-
ferers of the worst cases of catarrh.
with offensive breath, raising of mu-
cous, frequent sneezing droppings In
the throat and spasmodtc coughing
that It's sold under an absolute guar
antee to refund the money If 1t docs
not do3alfi that is claimed for It, II
the treatmeut does not help you there
will no, ia a rea9Ss expense, while #
It cnres the'NsJss b nominal. A COM
plete Hyomei OUTFIT sells.for only 81.
Extra bottles of liquid II later need
ed so cents. $40 ,,
Wells-Haymaker Co. and druggists
everywhere. advertisement.