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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-06-07
WOMEN TALK SEX HYGIENE.
Would Have Law Requiring Bride
grOOms to Produce Health Certifi-
cate.

Washington, June Sex hygiene
and the enactment of a law coinpeli-
ing prospective bridegrooms in the
nations capital to procure a certia-
cate of health before marriage Ii
cense could be obtained, were subj
jects for discussion today al n meet.
ing Of prominent society women end
welfare workers. The meeting was
held in the home of Mrs. John Hays
Hammond.
While it was apparent the women
were agreed on the compulsory pro-
duction of the health certificate by
the bridegroom, there was a difference
of opinion as to the method of issu-
ing such a certificate. One group fa-
vored the establishment of a medical
board in connection with the health
department, while others would leave
the matter to any reputable physician.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-06-07
OAT CROP A BIG ONE.
Clarendon Farmers Are Delighted at
Success With Grain

Manning, June 3.-The harvesting
of the Oat crop in Clarendon county
has now been in progress for several
days and the farmers generally take
pardonable pride in relating their sue
cess with this particular crop, espe-
cially the fall sown oats. One man
who sowed in December remarked the
other day that he had been farming
good many years but never raised
better oats than he has this year.
Several who sowed vetch along with
their oats are delighted with the sue
cess of the combination. With pea
vine hay following the oats and a
good crop of corn this county will
be to a large extent independent in
the matter Of stock feed.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-06-07

dered since how | ever succeeded in
squeezing my body through that mar.
row opening into the empty fireplace
without at least knocking over some.
thing during the difficult passage. But
did manage, working my way down
slowly, creeping inch by inch like q
snake, carefully testing each object I
touched in the darkness for fear of its
proving loose, until finally Law
stretched at full length upon what
was evidently, from it's feeling. a
carpet of unusually fine texture.
The room proved to be an inner ono
and unlighted, a bedchamber. as T
soon determined, for my outstretched
hands encountered the posts of q he'd
Then slight gust of air partially
swept aside a hanging curtain, which
rustied like silk, and caught brief
glimpse OF the adjacent parlor. It WAS
likewise unillumined but the door
reading into the front hall stood aiar
and through that opening there
poured n stream OF radiance, together
with the incessant hum OF manv voices
III animated conversation. the deem
blare or the band, with the cease,ess
movement OF dancing feet.
Satisfying myself by sense OF touch
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-06-07
SENT THUMB TO GOVERNOR.
BIeaSe Condemns Action OF Mob M
Hampton When Negroes Finger
Comes to Him.

The Record
Governor Blease was the unappre-
ciative recipient yesterday of the
thumb of Richardl Henry Austin that
cooked the shotgun which killed Fred
II. Edenfield, near Allendale, on April
30. The thumb was in a glass vial
and was preserved in alcohol. The
chief executive had his negro porter
inter the grim relic of the murder.
The governor was unstinted in his
condemnation Of the action Of the
morbid mob at Hampton which cut
parts Of Austin's dead body to pre-
serve as souvenirs Of an auspicious
occasion. He said he could not un-
derstand why white men should be
SO morbid as to want to save parts
of dead body.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-06-07
SOCIAL CLUBS MUST PAY TO RUN
Chester Demands 2 Per cent of Gross
Earnings and $4,000 Bond.

Chester May 29.-The city coun-
Gil, at a special meeting this morn
ing, passed an ordinance recurring
the managers of social clubs, keeping
intoXicants in storage, to pay over to
the city yearly 2 per cent Of the gross
receipts of the clubs and furnish a
bOnl Of $1,000, with three reputable
securities, same to be approved by the
mayor
Notice of the new ordinance was
served on the three local clubs this af-
ternoon.
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As he worked. a dense shower of dust
and SCOT caused me to close my eyes.
She's a comm all right" he said,
cheerfully, putting with his exertions,
but l reckon as how this chimbly
amt bin cleaned out since ther war
begun. Hold up yer right han, Cap,
an git blame good grip on her, fer
she's almighty full. anil wanter go
down sorter easy like"
did as he suggested, bracing N.Y.
self to meet his movements, as he
stood straining on my shoulders. and
In another moment had succeeded
In lowering the large sheet-iron pan
silently to the floor.
Room 'nough yere fer two men ter
oncet," chuckled my companion, in
rare delight 1.-The chief in silence
strode before Yere goes"
His weight left my shoulders; there
was slight scramble, another shower
OF dirt. then the sound of his voice
once more.
Lift up yer hans, Cap; dig in yer
toes on ther stones, an we'll begin
our vi'ge"
He grasped my wrists with a
strength which / had no conception
the little fellow possessed. There was
q moments breathless struggle. and
] squirmed through the opening, and
lay painting on the flat slabs which
composed the foot Of the great funnel.
To afford me more room Bungay had
gone up little, finding foot-lodgment
upon the uneven stones OF which the
chimney was constructed For a mo-
ment we rested thus motionless, both
breathing heavily and listening to the
music and shuffling Of feet now almost
upon a level with our heads.
The noise. which was strong and
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-06-07
PARTY HAVE NARROW ESCAPE.
L.. \. Jenkins and Son, Thomas. i'm
Launch When Engine Explodes-
Little Boy Badly Burnt but Will
Recover.

The State.
AS party Of five were OF their way
yesterday afternoon up the COngaree
river to the government locks, the
gasoline engine Of the launch, in
which they were riding, exploded,
painfully but not seriously burning
several of the passengers. The party
consisted of Capt Frost of the gov
eminent service, E. A. jenkins and
his little boy, Thomas Jenkins, DR..
j. p. OFT and w. d. OFT. The little
boy was the most seriously burned,
put it was stated last night that his
injuries were not considered serious.
The party had been asked to ride
up to the government locks. They
were just off CRANKY landing when the
engine had trouble and when it was
cranked again it exploded. Life pre-
servers from the City of Columbia,
which was docked at the landing.
were thrown to the occupants of the
launch and they swan to the bank.
The accident occurred about $50
o o'clock.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-06-07
BULGARIAN CABINET RESIGNS.
DIR. Daneff, Peace Delegate, Will Re-
construct Cabinet.

London, June 3.-News of the res
ignation of the Bulgarian cabinet was
received in London late tonight. II
true it is likely to serve the ends OF
peace. DR.. Daneff, the Bulgarian
peace delegate, on his arrival at Sofia.
is expected TO reconstruct the cabinet.
Probably his hasty summons home
yesterday was for that purpose, for
the fall of the Gueychoff cabinet was
not unexpected. 1t was thought that
the new ministry would consist Of a
coalition representing all parties.
The agreement for the establish
ment of a neutral zone between the
Greeks and the Bulgarians at Saloniki
removes the tinder which was likely
at any moment TO cause n confiagra-
ton. The neutral line is a purely
provisional one and Is not intended to
influence the future delimination OF
the frontiers.
Premiers of the four Balkan States
expect to meet first at some Balkan
town, and if they fail to reach an
agreement will adjourn to st. Peters
burg
Greece and Turkey are still dead
locked regarding the renewal of ante
bellum treaties.
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nan has shown such poor taste az to
be absent tonight, am inclined to give
little OF my time to his lady. Far
and away the prettiest thing here.
Well, so long, Somers; see you in the
morning. I'm going to give the fair
Edith whirl."
The cavalry legs shifted their posi-
uon; the band resumed its functions
and In the renewed activity and noise
l began again the toilsome climb. nv
mind now bewildered chaos between
my plain duty to Lee and my nearly
uncomfortable desire to meet once
more the woman who was dancing in
the room below.
The little mountaineer, as active AZ
cat, and not especially hampered by
lack OF room In which to work, was
well above me by this time. The
chimney. acting as tube, brought
down to me from time to time the
slight noise of his climbing, varied
by an occasional exclamation or com.
ment, but / could perceive no other
evidence OF his presence. Above, all
was as black rs the grave.
Holy smoke!" he calculated. prob
ably unaware that he was giving utter.
ance to his thoughts. "That WAS a
sharp rock! Durn if thsr's a inch O.
skin left on my knee. Ough. stop
thet! who's got hold O. my fut?"
Hush your racket, you little fool"
l said angrily. do you want the
whole Yankee army to trap us here
like rats? / cannot get up this chin
ney any further; it is growing too
small to permit my body to pass"
us thet so, Cap? he asked anxious.
iy. "Whut be We goin ter dew bout
it?"
i made no answer for q moment:
was cropping about in the darkness of
our narrow quarters to see II I could
determine exactly where We were.
How high Is this house, Jed, do you
know"
Three stories an attic"
How far up are WEI"
Bout halfway long ther third
story, l reckon; must be jist blow
whar ye are thet / stuck my fut
down an openin'. Reckon t was moth.
or fireplace, like thet one on ther
first flure."
lowered myself silently. and felt
along the stones until located the
opening, and roughly measured its
dimensions.
Il shall have to risk crawling out
here, Jed" l said finally, "for l shall
surely stick fast If l 60 up another
ten reet. Do you suppose you can
squeeze through to the top?"
II reckon kim" he returned calm.
ly. But hadn't we better stick ter.
gether, Cap?"
NO." anSwered firmly. "You go
on, and one Of us must get through
to Lee. Don't mind me at all; get
down from the roof as best you can.
IL am caught 1t will be all the more
important that you should succeed"
"T Is done-I thank thee, Roderick,
for the word; 1t nerves my heart, 1t
steels my sword"
Even as he spoke could hear him
creeping steadily upward. 1t soon be.
came evident that his progress was
growing slower, more difficult. Then
all sounds above me ceased. and I
knew he must have attained the roof
In safety.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-06-07
NEW YORK YARD GOOD.
Daniels Would Increase Its Capacity
for Work.

Washington, June 3.-Secretary
Daniels today declared he had been
impressed with the possibilities OF
the New York navy yard. He said
n" was convinced that provision
should be made for the construction
OF another great building slip with
the necessary cranes and erecting
shops SO that at least two battleships
ot the first order might be under con-
struction at the same time That. he
thinks, can be done without enlarg-
ing ihe limits Of the yard.
The secretary also intends TO rec
ommend substantial increase in he
plant of the Norfolk navy yard So IA
TO put it in condition for the con-
structi"n OF first order battleships.
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that the bed was unoccup,ed, for
was far too experienced a soldier to
leave an enemy In my rear, | crept
cautiously forward to the intercepting
curtain, and drawing 1t aside took
careful survey Of the outer apartment
1t was large and handsomely fur.
nished room, polished mahogany
writing-table Uttered with papers oc-
cupying a prominent position against
the farther wall. A swivel chair
stood beside it. and across its back
hung what appeared to be a suit of
clothing. saw no other signs of hu-
man occupancy.
Convinced that the apartment was
deserted, and discovering no different
means of egress. crossed the room on
tiptoe, and peered cautiously out into
the hall. 1t was not a pleasing pros
pect to one in my predicament. Tho
lower portion, judging from the in
cessant hum Of voices. was filled with
people, who were either unable to
find place within the crowded ball
room, or else preferred greater retire
ment for conversation. Even the wide
stairway had been partially pre-
empted. a young lieutenant, as I
Judged from his shoulder-straps, sit
ting Just beneath the landing, whis-
pered eagerly into the attentive ear
OF pronounced blonde who shared
the broad carpeted step with him.
(TO BE CONTINUED.)
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-06-07
PELLAGRA DUE TO BAD WATER.
Roman Doctors Claim to Have Dis
covered Cause of Dread Disease.

Rome, May 31.-Pellagra, the mys-
terious deadly disease prevalent in
semitropical climates, which has
baffled medical authorities for near
ly two hundred years. is caused by in
fccted water, according to Profs. Scala
and Alessandri, of the Institute OF
Hygiene, in Rome. The scourge has
long been ascribed to the consump-
uon of bad corn, but according to the
professors announcement they have
found that in the districts of Italy.
where the disease is most prevalent.
the water is infected with flint stone
in collodal solution.
The professors declare that theory
OF maize ptomaine is altogether
groundless. They are endeavoring to
induce the authorities to proceed with
Il thorough examination of all the wa
terS of the infected districts and rid
Italy of II plague which claims fifty
thousand cases annually.
The professors have found that the
injected water may easily be made safe
Tor drinking purposes by putting into
1t Il quantity of Carbonatcd chalk.
In the United states, a commission
whose work has been made possible
by gift of $4,000 from Col. Robert
NJ. Thompson, of New York, and John
II, McFadden, of Philadelphia. has
been at work for over year in a study
Of the cases of p"llaEra in the south
"rn states. The commissions final re
port is yet to be issued.
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continuous. rendered discovery from
any misstep highly improbable, and as
delay was dangerous neither of us was
disposed to linger long.
BE ye all ready. Cap?" questioned
Bungay, bending his head down. Fer
II ye be, I'm goin' up"
"All right" I answered, struggling
TO my knees in the narrow space;
only take 1t slow, Jed. I'm a trifle
bigger man than you, and this is
rather close quarters"
Wal, yes. maybe a matter Of
poun' er two" he retorted, and the next
moment / could hear him scraping
his way upward. feeling for foothold
upon the irregular layers OF stone.
followed. pressing my knees firmly
against the rough wall, and trusting
more to my hands than feet for Sc.
curity against falling. There was
evidently fireplace OF some kind on
the first floor. with a considerable
opening leading from 1t into the chin.
ney we were scaling, for as Jed slow.
ly passed. could perceive a sudden
gleam c. light streaming across his
face from the glare of the lamps with.
In. He glanced anxiously that way,
but did not pause In his steady climb
upward.
A moment later I came opposite
that same beam OF radiance. and
cautiously peered down the sloped
opening that led to the disused fire
place. All could perceive was
pair OF legs. evidently those of a cav
airy officer. judging from the broad
yellow stripe down the seam of the
light-blue trousers, and the high boots
ornamented with rowel spurs. He
stood leaning carelessly against the
mantel. talking with some one just
beyond the range of my vision.
At that moment the music ceased
suddenly, and afraid to proceed until
1t should strike u2 again, / braced
myself securely on a projecting stone
and bent my head over the orifice un.
til could catch a portion Of the con.
versation being carried on by my un.
conscious neighbors.
NO." said the cavalryman, gruffly,
and apparently In reply to some previ.
Gus question, "the fellow was most
devilish obstinate: wouldn't tell the
first thing; even threat of treat.
Ing him as a spy and hanging him
outright proved OF no avail But
Sheridan's theory Is that Lee has or.
dered Longstreet to hit our rear,
while he makes q direct attack In
front. That's why the old man pro.
poses to get in his work first, and
we march at daylight to form con.
nection with Hancock. BY Jove,
Chesley. but that woman In black over
there with Follanstee Is the handsom-
est picture I've seen south OF the line.
Mark how her eyes sparkle, and how
prettily the light CLEANS In her hair.
Who is she, DO you chance TO know?"
Yes" lisped The other, languidly.
met her at breakfast, headquarters,
this morning. Deuced pretty and all
that. mighty good style, too, but taken.
old man She's Brennans."
What! not Major Brennan" In sur
prise why, he's always posed as a
bachelor among our fellows"
Don't know anything about that,
dear boy" indiffercntly. but the lady
came In with him yesterday, was In.
troouced to the crowd of us as Mrs
Brennan, and he called her Edith
Deuced nice name. Edith AS Brer
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-06-07
GOES OVER LOOKOUT NOUN.
TAIN.
Johnny Green Does Great Feat I'm
Curtis Biplane.

~
Curtis Biplane.
Chattanooga, Tenn, May 30.-One
OF the features of the closing day OF
the Confederate Reunion was the
light over Lookout Mountain by
Johnny Green in his Curtiss biplane,
the first successful flight over the
mountain ever made. Several other
aviators have attempted the feat, but
failed on account of treacherous wind
currents encountered Green rose to
height of $500 feet, seven hundred
feet above any of his previous records.
He was in the air forty-one minutes.
He. encountered in the flight over the
mountain and Moccasin Bend Valley
wind of thirty miles velocity.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-06-07
CHAPTER XIV.
. Became a Colonel Of Artl,Isrv.

My own situation at this moment
was too critical, too full of peril and
uncertainty, to afford opportunity for
moralizing over Bungay's chances of
escape. Only one possibility lay be-
fore me-there remained no choice, no
necessity for planning. 1t was pure
luck which prizes open most doors of
life, and 1t was upon luck alone
must rely Eow. I have often won
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-06-07

The Chester plan OF forcing social
clubs To divide profits on the sale of
whiskcy with the city, may not be ex-
actly legal, but should be profitable
to the city.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-06-07

co,srighr. By A. c. MeClurE 4 c..
Rsaersd e Stkiooef's HAIL Lsndon.
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6. B. S. IS FINED $500.
Admits Shipping Beer To Ocean
City Under Label of ''Rikk.'

For violating the Pure Food and
Drugs act by shipping beer to. Oc-
can City, Md, under the name of
"rikk,' the Gottlieb, Bauernschmidt
Straus Brewing Co. was fined $500
yesterday by Judge Ross, in the
United States District Court. The
case was taken to court on
criminal information prepared by
District Attorney Hill, and the
brewing company pleaded guilty.
Ocean City, Md, is in prohibition
territory Six violations of the act
wore charged. The allegations
were:
On April Is, last, five barrels of
beer branded as ''rikk" were ship
ped to Stevens & Tibbitt; on June
3 five barrels of bottled beer, SINH
larly misbranded, were shipped to
j. B. Shipley; on June 6, five bar
rels of bottled beer were shipped
to John Coffin; on June Is five
barrels were shipped to James R.
Justis; on June Is two barrels of
bottled beer misbranded in the
same way were shipped to Robert
e. Wier, and on May z, last, 70
dozen bottles of beer misbranded
t'rikk" were shipped to Harry E.
3elby.
The fine is the largest ever i'm
1oaed in Baltimore in case of
violating the Pure Food and Drugs
Est.
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"A great play, bearing the odd
title OF "Kindling," will be pre-
scented at the New Opera House on
Monday. Nov. g. While the play
is new to our theatre-goers, those
who keep in touch with the best
theatrical attractions of the day
will not fail to associate the name
with those plays that have won
lasting success in New York, Chi
cago, San Francisco and other
large cities of our country. The
play is one of intense interest. New
er a dull moment, but holding the
auditor in breathless interest until
the final curtain. 1t is expected
that "Kindling' will attract excel
lent patronage here.-Adv.
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NANCY LEISHMAN A BRIDE
Former Ambassadors Daughter WEEDS
the Duke of Croy.


the Duke of Croy.
Geneva, Switzerland, Oct. %. - The
civil marriage ceremony between Miss
Nancy Leishman, daughter of John G..
Leishman. former American ambassa-
dor to Germany, and the Duke of Croy,
was performed by magistrate in the
town hall of the village of Versoix.
The wedding party included the
Dowager Duchess of Croy; the dukes
brothers, Princes Engelber: and An
ton; Mr. and Mrs. Leishman, the Coun-
tsss Louis de Gontaut-B:r the brides
s1ster; Irwin B. Laughlin, secretary of
the American embassy in London, and
Mrs. Laughlin; Norman Whitehouse,
private secretary to Mr. Leishman. and
Count Henry Apponyi, the best man.
The names of the bride and bride
sroom had 1een posted publicly at
Nersuix for fifteen days to comply
with the requirements Of the Swiss
Inv,
Mr.. and Mrs Leishman gave din
aAr party after the ceremony, at which
tie bride and bridegroom and twenty
two other guests were present.
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No. '249S
REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF
The National Bank Of CAMBRIDGE

at Cambridge, in the State of Maryland,
at the close of business Oc;ob-r
21st, 1918.
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A Real Detective Story.

The trunk of woman's body
was found on the banks of the
Hudson river. The woman had
been murdered Her identity was
unguessed The Sole clue to the
crime was a pillow case wrapping
with peculiar markings. The mys-
terry, battling to the extreme, was
solved through clever detective
work. The detective in question
was Inspector Joseph A. Faurot, of
the New York Police Department.
His story will be told graphically
in. the 24-page illustrated magazine
of next Sundays New York World.
Miss this great story and you will
miss much.-Adv.
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Always Desirable.

The noticeable beauty of every
residence that is painted with the
L. & M. Semi-Mixed Real Paint,
is due to its being the standard of
perfection in paint. It's the one
most desirable paint for exterior
and interior painting. 1t combines
lAstfng quality, and the beautiful
finish that is secured only by puri-
ty of Lead, Zinc and Linseed Oil.
Sold by Phillips Hdw. Co.-Adv.
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Banner ads bring results
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Best Mending Rubber Tissue
Wonder OF The Age.


Mends all wearing apparel. Wool.
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bottoms of pants. You can fix
your own pants bottoms when they
come unstuck; you can be your own
tailor and save many rs cents for
sticking a pair of pants bottoms or
mending snag in your clothes.
Full instructions how to use it
sent with every package. Send 10
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package and instructions, and you
will receive package, post paid.
Write The Octoga Mfg. Co., care
CHAT, $50 East 163rd ST., Bronx,
New York.-Adv. 10-25-6t.
Kramer ads hiring results
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Oyster Notice.

have purchased the interest OF
Robert G. Henry in the oyster bust
ness of Wiley & Henry, and will
furnish strictly first-class oysters
in any quantity. Phone 289.-Adv
10-6-1m. Melvin Wiley.