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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-10-29
MAY REMOVE PRISON CRITICS
Congress May be Asked to Have At
ianta Pepitentiary Investigated

Congress May be Asked to Have At
ianta Pepitentiary Investigated
Atlanta, Ga, Oct .23.-Guards and
employees at the Atlanta Federal PEN
itentiary, who supported Julian Haw-
thorne ard DR.. w. ]. Morton in their
criticisms Of conditions at that insti-
tuition. probably will be removed, ac-
cording to intimations contained in a
statement today issued by William H.
Meyer, warden Of the prison.
Warden Meyer said that charges
against the management were made
by five or six disgruntled guards and
employees, who have been trying to
break down the administration and
destroy discipline to make vacancies
for themselves and their friends"
William Schley Howard, Represen-
tative in congress from this district,
today said that in the event the de-
partment of justice fails to act on the
charges against the Atlanta prison
management, he would introduce in
congress resolution asking that
committee be appointed to conduct an
investigation. United States Senator
Hoke Smith tonight refused to dis
cusS the matter.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-10-29
SHOULD TRUST WILSON,
Bryan Rebukes DOubters Among
Democrats.

Camden, N. j.. Oct. 2S.-Secretary
Bryan predicted that the Owen Glass
currency bill will pass the senate with
a larger majority than the Under
wood tariff measure. in a speech here
tonight in the interest Of the can
didacy Of Gov. James F. Fielder. He
administration looked to New Jersey
to give a vote Of confidence In Presi-
dent Wilson.
In response to requests from the
audience for an expression on the
Mexican situation the secretary said
that good Democrats will trust the
Wilson administration" He declined
TO comment further on the subject.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-10-29
Clarendon County News.
Manning Times.

Manning Times.
One OF the largest rattle snakes
ever killed in his section was killed
oy Mr. Tom Johnson yest erday after
noon at the intersection of Wyboo.
and Sammy Swamp. Mr.. Johnson was
looking after timber in these two
swamps and as he reached the point
where the two swamps meet, a mon
ster snake srang at him from q low
bush, and partially wrapped itself
about one OF his legs: he kicked him.
self loose and managed to get a piece
of q limb with which he belabored
the reptile until he was dead. The
snake measured six feet seven inches
In length, and fourteen inches In cir
cuference. Mr.. Johnson was not in
1ured except badly frightened.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-10-29

Sunday was an unlucky day for pis-
tol toaters." Several Of their num-
ber were arrested by rural police.
men and upon being taken before the
magiatrate suffered heavy fines for
violation Of the law. Among those
arrested were Luke Tindal. $40; will
lie Thipgen. $35; Joe Levine, $50;
lien Clark. sS5; for carrying pistols
and John williams $40 for disordcrly
conduct on the Sabbath. Rural Po-
hceman Alex Norris and Sam New.
man were the arresting officers
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-10-29
STRIKERS AID IN RESCUE.

Trinidad, Col, Oct. 23.--StrikinG
and coal operators embrOiled for q
month in n labor war. today Joined
in efforts TO rescue the miners en-
tombed at Dawson. Seventeen strik
ers from Trinidad and Starkville, who
before the strike, were members of
first aid and helmet teams, volunteer
ed for rescue work at Dawson, and
under the leadership of the supern.
tendent of one of the mines against
which the strike is being conducted,
departed for Dawson late today.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-10-29
HEARINGS BEFORE THE r. r. {
Southern Express Co.. and Postal Tel.
egraph Have Complaints.

Columbia, Oct. 28.-Southern Ex-
press Company officials appeared be-
fore the railroad commission this af-
ternoon and aked that the commission
reopen the matter Of establishment
Of an independent express Office at
kershaw, which was ordered by the
commission some days ago.
hearing on the complaint of the
Postal Telegraph Company against
the Bell Telephone Company for al
legged discrimination In favor of the
Wetsern Union when q person calls
for telegraph" was set for November
l2.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-10-29
INJURED DOING NICELY.

Columbia, Oct. 24.-J. T.. Anderson
OF Savannah. the baggage master in
jured about the head in the Seaboard
wreck Wednesday near CASTOR was
dismissed from a Columbia hospital
yesterday. Mr.. Anderson is the first
OF the injured to be dismissed from
tho hospital.
L4ast night at the hospital 1t was
said that all those injured In the Sea e.
board wreck were doing nicely.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-10-29

The home of Mr.. w. B. Evans near
Workman was destroyed by fire last
Monday about noon. the entire con-
tents of the building was burned, ex-
cept one bed upon which Mr.. Evans
daughter-in-law was lying i'll from
the effects Of child birth, the infant
died the Friday before. Nearby was
the Oakdale school when the alarm
was given the children ran to "e
burning building; some of the larger
boys rushed In and brought out the
bed upon which the younger Mrs.
Evans was helplessly lying; the house
burned SO rapidly that nothing else
could be saved. Mr.. Evans was away
from home at the time. There was
no insurance on the property. The
sick lady was carried to the home of
her parents.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-10-29
THANKSGIVING PROCLAMATION
WILSON DESIGNATES THURSDAY.
NOV. p, AS DAY TO GIVE
THANKS.
President Sets out Reasons Why Ma.
ton Should Give Offering of Thanks
Points Out Prosperity of the Ma.
ton.

Washington, Oct. 23.-President
Wilson today designated Thursday,
November q, as Thanksgiving day
and issued the following-his first
Thanksgiving proclamation:
THE season is at hand in which il
has been our long respected custom as
people to turn in praise and thanks
giving to Almighty God for His mani
fold mercies and blessings to us as
nation. The year that has just passed
has been marked in a peculiar degree
by manifestation Of His gracious and
beneficient providence. We have not
only had peace throughout our own
borders and with the nations Of the
world, but that peace has been bright
ened by constantly multiplying, evil
dences Of genuine friendship, of mu-
tual symapthy and understanding, and
Of the happy operation of many ele-
waiting influences both of ideal and of
practice.
THE nation has been prosperous
not only, but has proved it's capacity
to take calm council amidst the rapid
movement of affairs and deal with it's
own life in a spirit Of candor, right
eousness and comfy. We have seen
the practical completion Of a great
work at the Isthmus of Panama which
not only exemplifies the nations abun-
dant resources to accomplish what 1t
will and the distinguished skill and
capacity Of it's public servants; also
promises the beginning Of a new age
OF new contacts, new neiGhborhoods,
new sympathies, new bonds and new
achievements Of cooperation and
peace.
righteousness exalteth a nation
and peace on earth. good will to-
wards men furnish the only founda-
tions upon which can be built the last
ing achievements of the human spirit.
The year has brought us the satisfac-
ton of work well done and fresh
visions Of our duty which will make
the work OF the future better still.
Nov, therefore, Wo odrow Will
son. president Of the United States of
America, do hereby designate Thurs
day, the 27th of November next, as q
day of thanksgiving and prayer and
Invite the people throughout the land
to cease from their wonted occupa-
tions and In their several homes and
places Of worship render thanks to
Almighty God.
I'm witness whereof have hereun-
to set my hand and caused the seal
OF the United States to be affixed.
Done at the city of Washington
this 23rd day of October. in the year
Of our Lord, one thousand nine hum
dred and thirteen. and Of the inde-
pendence Of the United States of
America the one hundred and thirty
eighth.
(SignedD Woodrow Wilson"
by the president:
wv. j. Bryan. Secretary OF State"
(Seal.)
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-10-29
FRESH DEMANDS ON CHINA.

London, Oct. 24.-According to
the Peking correspondent Of the Daily
Telegraph, Russia has presented fresh
demands that China shall Immediately
consent to Russia garrisoning outer
Mongolia. China also is required to
recognize Russia's right to construct
a branch Of the Manchurian railways
between Aigun. Tsitsikhar and Khai-
lar.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-10-29
ROCK HILL MAN HONORED.
E. E. POague Chosen President Of
3d and 4th Class POstmatsers.

Washington, Oct. 23.-The Ma.
tional Association of Third and
Fourth Class Postmasters. In annual
session here. today elected officers
and adopted resolutions recommending
changes in the parcel post regulations
and various steps to increase efficiency
in the postal service. E. E. Poague.
of Rock Hill. S. c.. was elected pres
i6ent.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-10-29

There was q marriage celebrated
quietly last Sunday afternoon. at the
home Of Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Wells, in
Manning. when their daughter. Miss
Sarah, was united n the holy bonds Of
wed-lock to Mr.. John p. Napier, Jr..
Of Jordan. Rev. G. p. Watson. pastor
OF the Manning Methodist church.
performed the ceremony in the pres
ence Of the members Of the two fam
lilies, and some relatives. Mr.. and
Mrs. Napier will make their home at
Jordan where the groom Is conduct
Ing large farming interests.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-10-29
INTERESTING MARLBORO CASE.
Five Men Sold Ranges and Were Tried
and Sentenced TO Pay Fine for
Operating Without q License,

Bennettsville, Oct. 23.-Judge
Frank b. Gary, who presided at the
last term of the criminal court in
this county, has filed a decision that
is doubtless Of interest to every coun-
ty In the State.
Five representatives Of the Never
Break Range Company were tried
before Magistrate Gibson last Janu-
ary for selling ranges in this county
without license. They were found
guilty and a sentence of $40 each was
imposed. The appeal was taaken, and
Judge Gary sustains the findings of
the magistrate court and sends the
case back for enforcement of the sem
tence.
These agents came to Marlboro
county about January and began
their business. A carload Of ranges
was shipped to Bennettsville. arriv-
ing here about January 19, and were
never taken from the car, but storage
was paid up to January rs. The first
order that was taken was January 4.
and orders were taken or sales made
from time to time up to the 18th or
16, warrant being taken out ON
January IS. The warehouse receipt
obtained by summoning the railroad
agent as witness showed that the
carload of stoves was delivered to
the Atlantic Coast Line at Chatta-
noga, Tenn, on January 6. The
place of business Of the range COM
pany was at Billville. about 15 miles
from st. Louis The defense set ,p
was that these parties were not haw-
kers and peddlers. and further that
they were protected under the inter.
state commerce laws ~:
Judge Gary's decision Is to the sf-
feet that these people having no estah-
lished place Of business in this State,
and there being no evidence of q
transaction between the residents Of
this county and the home Office OF the
corporation at Billville. they are not
entitled to the protection OF the inter-
state commerce laws, for 1t is not
transaction between the citizens OF
the two States. He also holds thst
the parties are hawkers and peddless,
and says their business can be classod
| only as such. .
When the parties were arrested they
came into court and presented an
opinion or brief by the counsel Of
their company, and when the party In
charge Of the force here went upon
the stand he testified as to what his
duties were, saying, among other
things. that he was to put agents
In the field to solicit orders. and
that he was to forward these orders
to the home Office, and that these or
ders were to be there filled and sent
here to be delivered to the citizens OF
this State. He did no. however.
state that the orders covering the
ranges sold in this county were first
| sent to his home Office and there fill-
&c, and then sent here for delivery,
and the facts Of the case show that
he had not done so. The case has not
Yet been taken to the supreme court,
but II Judge Gary Is correct in this
instance it will enable the counties OF
tho State to collect the hawkers' and
peddlers' license from parties doing
business as these people were doing
1t.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-10-29
REPORT on BALKAN ATROCITIES
GROSS CRIMES COMMITTED BY
TROOPS OF ALL STATES.
Carnegie Commission Ends Search.
Ing Inquiry-Story of Misdeeds DO
Not Prove so Much Against Bcllig.
erents as Against War Itself.

Paris, Oct. 23.-Troops of all the
warning Balkan States committed
gross atrocities, according to the evil
dence gathered by the International
Carnegie commission in it's searching
inquiry just ended.
The conclusions Of the committee
are to be published in book form.
One Of the noteworthy tasks was
the minute examination and verifica-
ton by the committee Of the famous
packet Of letters from Greek soldiers
captured by the Bulgarians, contain
ing horrible directions OF how Greek
soldiers avenged themselves" on
Bulgarians who fell into their hands
Other documents testify that the
Greeks occasionally made use of the
forbidden dumdum bullet. and show
also the misdeeds of Bulgarians and
other belligerents. The inquiry did
not extend to the Roumanians.
The committee collected from avail
able sources. After seeing the officials
the committee went to the scenes Of
alleged atrocities and interrogated at
length every class Of witness from
soldiers who took part in the battles.
to women and children who were
spectators and victims of the hor-
rOrs. Some of the most important
evidence taken by the commissioners
came from children.
While it was found that the Bulga-
rians had committed the greatest
faults. the soldiers of other nations
taking part In the war also were guilt
ty Of many hideous acts.
In Bulgaria. where the opinion is
that Bulgaria has been abominably
treated by the foreign press and
where the belligerents are scarcely
blamed for their misdeeds, the full
est inquiry was invited and every
possible facility for investigation was
given to the committee.
The commissioners were permitted
to examine children and soldiers at
will. Ltt4
The Bulgarians in their campaign
against the Turks behaved in an en-
emplary manner. 1t would appear
that the Bulgarians, who had borne
the brunt OF the war againt the Turks
were exhausted at its end and thought
only Of going to their homes immedi-
ately. They had been promised this.
When they were told that their allies
had acted in bad faith and had be-
trayed them. the Bulgarian fury
burst forth uncontrollably.
Turkey also gave the commission
every facility for inquiry. The Greeks
did likewise, though q certain amount
Of opposition was encountered in that
country. |"'' >a'
Servia did It's utmost to prevent al,
unhampered Investigation, and no in
Quiries were permitted except in the
presence OF Servian military at
tache.
Baron D'Estournelles de Contant, of
the commission, says that "the report
will not dwell at great length on the
disinteresting story Of misdeeds in the
Balkans. which, after all. do not prove
SO much against the belligerents as
against war itself"
The report will develop fully the
economic aspects Of the war and will
have good deal to say also about the
wonderful possibilities Of development
which lie before the Balkan people.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-10-29
quick Help to Backache aud Rheu.
m0tiSm.

THE man or woman who /..ants
quick help from backache a,.d rheu-
matism. will find II in Foley Kidney
Pills. They act SO quickly and with
such good effect that weak, inactive
kidneys that do not keep the blood
clean and free Of impurities. are
toned up and strengthened to healthy
vigorous action. Good results follow
their use promptly. Sibert's Drug
Store --Advt,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-10-29

Morris Minnesota, Is the latest city
to adopt the Sumter City MANAGER
form OF municipal government CO.
lumbus, Ohio, is also considering the
adoption Of this new form Of city gov
ernment Dayton and other cites
which have recently adopted il are
noWs'pokng for city manager.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-10-29
Housekeeping Women Need Health
and Strength.

'The work Of q housekeeping wo-
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strength and vitality, and sickness
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der oftener than she knows. Foley
Kidney Pills will invigorate and re.
store her, and weak back, nervous
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Foley Kidney Pills are used. Sibert's
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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-10-29

II TX probable that the next football
game to be played by the local High
School team will be in Darlington on
next Friday week. The prepara-
tons for the Thanksgiving game with
the Charleston High School are al
ready under way, when the locals
hope To get a sweet revenge. ,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-10-29

The man that killed q calf near
Brewington last Saturday must have
mistaken it for a deer. but 1t is all
right, he paid sor the animal and di-
vided 1t up with his friends who be-
iieve to this day they had eaten ven-
ison.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-10-29

Magistrate A. p. Ragin, Of Pine.
wood has been making the offenders In
and around his bailiwick 30 down
into their pockets heavily Of late. we
understand that he will turn into the
county treasury something over $500
from his recent collections.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-10-29

The ladies in charge OF the supper
last Friday nsht for the benefit Of the
Wilson school are quite proud of their
success. Quite q number from Sum,
ter Manning. Foreston and other
places attended and qnite q snug sum
Of money was raised.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-10-29

On the night Of the 17th on tn"
Hard Run Place" between Davis
Station and Jordan, James Jackson, a
colored tenant of Mr.. Joseph Sprott
was burnt to death. Jackson had been
to Davis Station, and reached home
after night, his wife had gone to bed,
and he went into another room in the
other end OF the house, where he fire.
quently slept. About ten O'Clock his
wife was aroused by a roaring noise,
and she discovered the end of the
house where her husband was sleep.
Ing. in rul, blaze. She called to him.
several times but got no response. and
she went out and aroused the neigh.
bors. The house burned down with
Jackson in 1t. The cOrOner's jury
made an examination and rendered a
verdict that he came to his death by
being burned in his own house with
out fixing the blame on any one. DIR.
-. w. Nettles made an examination
OF the body and we are told that he Is
OF the opinion that Jacksons skull
was fractured by some instrument be-
fore the body was burned. An axe
was found near where the BODY was
lying. and there are some who think
the matter should be more fully in
vestigated as there is suspicion Of
foul play.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-10-29

There are a large number OF
shriners In this town. when popula-
ton Is considered. and all of them
expect to be In Sumter on Thanksgiv-
ing Day for the annual meeting of
Omar Temple. some Of them having
already gotten on the water wagon to
be ready for the session. Those who
happen to be In Sumter that day will
hnd Manning right up In front in
the first line behind the camel.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-22

To Gov. Animons: Do not get cold
feet. You are following the only
course possible. You took an oath to
enforce the laws and protect individ-
uals and property. Nine out of every
ten taxpayers are with you and we
believe this proportion of people. There
may be many strike sympathizers but
few belive in anarchistic methods
which prevailed under strike leader
ship before the militia was called out.
If the troops were sent home reign
of terror would again prevail Evi-
dence thus far shows that all the
trouble is the result Of leadership and
agitators. The men themselves would
not take it upon themselves to pur-
chase arms and start a campaign Of
crime unless urged on by agitators.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-22

The state is piling up big mill
tia debt. According to the strike
leaders the trouble is largely because
the Democratic state officials failed
to make coal companies comply with
the law. Governor Ammons was nc
doubt in ignorance, but the secretary
of state and his appointees knew all
about it. This is what the taxpayers
and voters get by electing such maj
as Pearce. They were warned not to
do SO. Had the state elected mar
of ability and strong enough to
appoint real labor commissioner the
laws would have been enforced.
Pearce, Leddy and Kenehan will TN
doubtedly try to force themselves on
the people again the coming year and
paid federal patronage papers will be
forced to support them.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-22

President Wilson appears to be un-
able to offer any solution to the
Michigan and Colorado strikes. He is
shying at both like young colt at
an automobile. If we remember right
ly man by the name of Roosevelt
dared take the bull by the horns and
force settlement Of the coal strike
in Pennsylvania some years ago and
no trouble has occurred since. If
Roosevelt was president he would not
wait for slow acting officials to get
together but would cut precedent out
and see that sane methods prevailed.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-22


Seems as though chicken farm
ought to pay handsomely in the vi
cinity of New York, Boston, Philadel-
phia, where the price for strictly
fresh eggs has ranged from so to
rs cents per dozen. In compar-
ison Denver gets her eggs within 4
few cents of the lowest, Kansas City
being the cheapest egg market in the
country with Louisville, KY, close
second. Durango housewives pay less
than the larger cities although i;
costs more to feed hens here than in
the east. Grain is 80 per cent higher
while oyster shell and grit is more
than double.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-22

London has a much larger popula-
ton than our own metropolis, New
York; its activities are as widespread
and continuous. Yet in New York
ten times as many persons are killed
by motor cars as in London. About
the only satisfactory explanation is
that furnished by London's police
commissioner: that in London those
who kill are held responsible, and pull
and influence avail not in lodging the
consequences. A better police sys-
tenn also explains why London has
fewer murders than many American
cities of smaller size. 1t is something
for Americans to consider when they
get to thinking how smart they are;
a lesson they should learn, but prob
ably will not in hurry. Conceit is
considerable obstacle, and Americans
have as much of that as the English,
which is the last word in the way of
ample supply.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-22

The state organization of the
Democratic party has sent letters to
the appointing powers in Washington
protesting against the appointing of
men simply recommended by the SEN
ators or congressman. The, protests
states that the senators are placing
personal friends ahead of party and
those largely responsible for party
success. Thomas and Shafroth have
the rockiest kind Of road to travel at
best and with their present policy
they are courting the worst drub-
drubbing received in the history of
the state.