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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-04-16
The "BCttcr Baby Contest New Eca.
turc CT County school Day.
Mr.. Editor:

Mr.. Editor:
have Better Baby" contest on
school Day. AS I understand it beau
" will not count, but there will he
4 score card and the baby that makes
he highest number of points will be
he prize winner. Just as pigs pOul-
Try, butter, seed corn, etc, are judged
so will the babies be examined by eX-
Derts and the ones coming nearest to
perfection will be awarded the prizes.
First, $500 gold medal, second $3.50
silver medal.
But better than the prizes will be
The opportunity for mothers to have
heir babies examined and if there
are any deficiencies have them point
ID out, and the dieting and treatment
suggested that will help to make them
grow into perfect specimens OF
healthy children.
l have never made a speech to an
audience that had many mothers and
children in it without calling atten-
zion To the most important crop of
lll-the annual GRIP of babies, soon to
ne boys and girls of the community.
And urging upon the fathers and
mothers before me that they owe it
TO the future of our country to give
his best of all crops the proper en-
tironment and the best possible con-
iitions for growth, physical, mental
moral and spiritual. This contest |
ci '.. good beginning for better
h'n-- ,n he future for these little
t... -H" WheIc recently / read an
.l, D.. or neard q speech that called
in.s 'rc sc Of the child" that ev-
eryWhcre men and women are study
ing child nature and child life as
never before in the history of the
world. / think it was in a sermon,
and | wish | could recall it to give n
WIDER circulation to the beautiful
truths so descriptive of the progress
Of the times. Peter colleges, better
high schools, better primary schools.
better play grounds, better homes. a
better start in life When we faith
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-04-16

There should be a Clean-Up Day
cuce n week instead OF once year.
Then the town would be kept moder-
ately clean.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-04-16
BROOMS AND HANDLES.
UNIQUE INDUSTRY RECENTLY
ESTABLISHED IN THIS CITY.
BrOOmS and Handles of. All Kinds Be-
ing Manufactured by The Sumter
Broom and Handle Factory ON East
Liberty Strcct-EXtCnt of business.

The Sumter Broom and Handle Fac
tory is a very interesting and unique
industry which has been recently es-
tablished in this city and which is
now receiving orders for products
from all over the Eastern part of
this country and as far as England.
The plant is situated on East Liberty
street and is not large one, employ
ing only about u dozen men, but it
turns out first class product as good
as that Of the same kind turned out
anywhere and for which the manu-.
facturer finds n ready market.
n visit to the plant is interesting.
especially when one sees the ma
chimes at work and sees how the va
rious handles are made and the
brooms scwed together At the Sum
ter Broom and Handle factory all
kinds of brooms and all kinds of
handles are made and are sent out as
finished products to the dealers over
the eastern part of the United States.
The broom corn, the straw from
which the brooms are made is receiv-
ed largely from Oklahoma in bundles
of three hundred pounds. At the fac
tory 1t is dyed, combed out and then
cut into the proper lengths and the
Of
sewed together by machinery into
brooms, The factory turns out about
thirty dozen brooms a day when in
operation now, although this output
will be enlarged as the demand for
the product increases. The handles
are made of ash, maple and gum and
are cut into proper size and lengths
on lathes built for the purpose. The
timber is shipped to the factory by the
owners and is gathered from all parts
of the State, where it is sawed into
square sticks from which the handles
are made.
Some of the various kinds Of han
dies which are made are axe, hoe.
rake, hatchet, sledgc, machinists, pick
axe, ad2c, hammer, chisel broom,
mop, cant hook, plow, plow stocks
and chair backs and rungs. and va
rious kinds of products of the same
class. Most of the handles are made
Of ash, gum and maple; although
some of those required for heavier
work, such as axe, hatchct, cant hook
handles, ETC., are mad e. uick....
Oak is also used as -. tt ,L.,i
kinds OF hard wood.
In the distribution @. .s- p.u1u,t.
the area covered is la Cue larr.
order for axe handles has been receiv-
ed from Liverpool, England Other
orders have been received from places
all along the Atlantic states as far
north as Massachusetts, and from Ohio
in the central States. 1t will thus
lie seen that there is u big demand for
the products already, although the
factory has been in operation only
two months.
In connection with the factory there
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-04-16

Woodrow Wilson takes his job Sc
riously and is making both House and
Senate realize that campaign pledges
are OF binding effect.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-04-16
Card Of Thanks.

To the President and Members of
Dick Anderson Chapter, L. d. C.
The very pleasant duty Of extend
ing to you the thanks Of our camp
for the elaborate dinner given the
Veterans on the 9th inst. has devolv-
ed upon me. Rest assured fair Daugh-
ters we will carry with us to our last
day the fondest recollections of the
noble spirit that has prompted you
not only on rhis but or other occa-
sions to so kindly remember the old
Veterans. In the name Of Camp Dick
Anderson 1 thank you.
Very respectfully,
Z. Scott Carson.
Adiutant.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-04-16

County School Day will be held on
April 26th at the Court House. 1t is
expected that the contests on this day
will attract an even larger crowd this
year than ever before.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-04-16

The local civil service board held a
rural carriers examination in the post
office Saturday, there were seven ap-
plicants. The route goes out from
Rcmbprt
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-04-16

Beginning Monday night, 14th inst.
there will be a ten days union service
ming Times.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-04-16
Marriage License Record.

A license to marry was issued Fri
day to Charlie Hicks and Emma Mar
tin OF Sumter.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-04-16
POPE Plus NEARS THE END.
SERIOUS APPREHENSION FROM
WEAKNESS OF HEART.

tonfcssor Calls ON Holy Father
Emission of Blood Causes Greatest
Aiarm-Thought that Pneumonia
Has Developed - Temperature
Rises ut Midnight - Physicians
Stiii Observation-Disclosures Censored
by Pppal Secretary.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-02
Montenegrins. in United States
Who Sailed for Home Preach
Republican Doctrines.

BY Ia MARQUISE DE FON1I.Noy
Is to the American afontenerrios
mat the present crisis I'm tho South
@st OF europe In connection with
Mohtenegro and Albania Is almost Who'll
~ uue. men the war started last fall be-
thousands OF Montenegrins es,ahi,ah'
ed In the United States sailed for homo
eitnef In response to summons from
SettinJe, as reservists. or else OF tbeir
own free Will, to fight for their not,vs
iano' and bent on the capture OF Sen
tari-whioh should be pronounced a,
Shoo-tery-snd on Transforming II into
their national capital
While devoted to their f.thau,s
their loyalty to the reignlns- bo,,sa &c
montenegro was considerably cooled
py their residence In America. whore
they han become stepped In republican
ooctrlnes. and convinced OF the su
perlority OF the form Of goyernment
III the United States to any rnonarobv
The long Siege of Scutari. lasting so
very many months, served to convinco
them of the !ncapacity of kim Nioho
las and of his sons as military Iaad
ers. and at the same time afforded them
plenty or leisure to conduct n re-
publican propaganda among the other
troops associated with them In the
siege Of tho beleaguered CITY. Everv
hardship every defeat. was laid at tho
door OF the King and OF the princes
ana IL Scutari has Just passed Into
the possession OF the Montencvrin
troops In the absence OF King Nicho-
las, 1t has not been through any hard
fought, brilliant victory, but by means
OF rather sordid transaction between
Essad Pashn and the Montenegrin
generals.
King Nicholas is perfectly aware of
the discomfort of his army. and of the
extent 70 which his troops have be-
come disillusioned as to his hitherto
much-vaunted qualities az military
leader. Ho realizes that If he Yields
to the powers, and is forced TO abandon
Scutari. either to Austria or TO the pro
tected new kingdom of Albania. he
will assuredly be deposed. his dynasty
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-02
DEFICIENCY FOR
MONTH OF APRIL
Disbursements Reach $s7, 900,
While Revenues Amount to
But $53,452,OoO.

Washington. May 1.-Footing up 40
counts to-day. Uncle Sam found de-
hoiency of sS.654.oo0 for the month OF
April. Exclusive of Panama Canal and
public transactions. the receipts for
April amounted TO s5s,45s, 900. while
disbursements reached s57.1os,oo
Up to date for the current flsoa, year
however. there is surplus OF ordinary
receipts over ordinary disbursements OF
Ss,oe6.ooo. against deficit a year ago
Of S12.5so,Ooo. 5S
Customs receipts for last month fell
OF S2,5ooooo, as compared with April
iSl2, while Internal revenue receipts
increased 100000. A big factor in
the Increased expenditures for the
month just closed was the pension nav
ments under the new law These eY-
ceeded the pension disbursements of
April. 1912. by s3,217,o0o.
Ihe total balance in the general rtrnd
to-day was s141. 1888. 900. Including \
working balance for the government Of
S73.o77,ooo, which 1t Is expected aoon
VIII be decreased by $40. 900 under
Secretary McAdoo's authorization for
additionai deposits In the national
banks: Trust funds in the treasury at
TINS time include s1.075,1 SO. 600 In gold
coin and bullion. The mints during
April coined 1920. ooB in gold.
The circulation of the 1890 national
banks to-day amounted toAs731,0 44,Bp1.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-02
BOND ELECTION NEXT WEEK..
Citizens of Spencer VIII Vote on Issue
OF $4,000.

Especial to The Times -Dispatch.]
Spencer. y. C.. May 1.-The keenest
interest is felt in Spencer over the bond
election to be held next Tuesday. The
proposition Is to vote $4,000 for the
purpose Of securing. water and light
plants and 10000 for enIarging and
eQuiDping the graded school building
The town has experienced shortage
of water for two years or more, and
the people are determined to have re-
lief. The purchase or building of a
water system seems TO be the only
solution. The voters will pass upon
the measure Tuesday in Connection with
the regular municipal election. So far
az is known there is not voter in
Spencer opposed to the bond issue as
proposed. An effort will be made to
pile up a big vote In favor of the
bonds. AS to the $4,000 proposed for
the improvements at the school build
ing there can scarcely be n doubt but
that the measure will carry. The pres
ent school building is entirely made
quate TO the growing needs of the
town. The citizens are unit favoring
the enlargement OF the building and
equipping IL with the very best heating
plant and other facilities for the in
tcrests of the school
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-02
K0lNER WILL DELIVER
ADDRESS TO FARMERS
Fenturc of Associations Regular Meet
Ing ON Saturday-Campaign on
Behalf of Sunday Schools.

Especial to The Times Dispatch.
Fredericksburg. Va. May AT a
meeting here next Saturday of the Far
mers' Association. G. w. Koiner, Com
missioner of Agriculture, will deliver
IN address. The program includes ad-
dresses by local speakers. also the dis
cussion of melon growing and sweet
potato growing. The association Is a
hourishing institution and meets regu-
larly once month In this city. 1t is
composed of progressive farmers in g.
number Of the surrounding counties
The State Sunday School Convention.
just before adjournment here, appoint
ed local committee to take up the
question OF organizing all Protestant
Sunday Schools here and in Spotsyl-
vania and Stafford Counties, and the
matter of an aggressive campaign for
Sunday School work along undenomi-
national lines in conformity with the
State and national plans. The commit
tee is composed of w. l.. Brannan,
chairman; B. P. Willis. ]. w. Adams.
Alwyn Hundley, John F.. Scott and B. F.
Draucker.
Mrs. Maurice Hirsh, Mrs. w. II. Brulle
and Mrs. V. C. Moon, OF this city, have
gone to Alexandra to attend meeting
of the Grand Chapter OF the State East
ern Stars. as delegates from Chapter
20, of this city.
Buford t. Andrews. well known
citizen of Spotsylvania County, is in
the Mary Washington Hospital here for
treatment, and continues extremely ILL.,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-02

OF healing. She was very much disfigured In
looks. and her hair fell out. She fretted and
cried with this trouble almost all the time.
1t appeared to itch and burn uhere tho erup-
ton was thickest continually. was told It
was infantile eczema. One day noticed an
advertisement OF Cuticura Soap and Oint-
Incnt and wrote for a sample I began using
the Cuticura Soap and Ointment twice daily
according to directions and the baby was
entirely cured In less time than ono week.
When I recovered from typhoid fever
my scalp began dreadful itching and my
hair began coming out In big wads When
my hair had moro than half come out I
thought Of Cuticura Soap and commenced to
shampoo with that. Now my hair Is so
thick can scarcely run comb through It,.
{Signed) Mrs. w. ]. Gotten, May Is, 1919.
Cuticura Soap 25c. and Cuticura Ointment
Soc. are sold everywhere. Liberal sample OF
each mailed free, with a2-p. Skin Book. Adj
dress postcard "Cuticura. Dept. T. Boston" =.
s1-Tender-faced men should use Cuticura
Soap Shaving Stick, Csc, Sample free.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-02
COL. HARVEY WILL
DELIVER ADDRESS
Distinguished Editor Accepts In
vitation of University of Vir-
GINA Literary Societies.
Especial to The limos Dispatch.l

Charlottesville, Va. May 1.-Colonel
George Harvey, editor OF Harper's
Weekly and OF the North American
Revtew.. will deliver the address at the
hnai joint meeting of the literary So
cleties OF the University of Virginia
on the evening of June Is. This meet
ing or the literary societies is one OF
the big events of commencement week
at the university. Last year the orator
was Judge Emory Speer. of Georgia
Colonel Harvey Is particularly quail
he'd to deliver the address on this oc-
casion. He Is one of the leading
scholars and literary men OF the United
States. and. In addition to that, he is
friend of young men. He has started
more young men on the road to success
than perhaps any other prominent man
OF his day. His address is being sched-
uied among the big events of an UNI
usually momentous commencement
season.
The last college hour OF the present
session will be held tomorrow at /
o'clock In Cabell Hall. The chief
speaker Will be DR.. Thomas " Will
Hanson, Of Norfolk.
DR.. Thomas L. Watson, professor of
geology. has been invited to attend the
dedication Of the transportation build
ing and locomotive and mining Iabora-
tories at the University of Illinois on
May and 9.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-02
SALOONS CLOSE
AT WEST POINT
Especial to The Tlmes.plspatch.l

ILL
West Point, Va. May AT 2 o'clock
yesterday the liquor licenses being out
and not renewed, the saloons closed.
There was little hilariousness around
the closed places, supposedly by the
very young, who look for fun from any
source. There was. when the sun rose
this morning. a few streamers of crepe
lying from some of the doors, but,
everything considered. the order was
very good. AS q good many people
from the country came to town the
closing day of liquor selling. it was
feared there might he some disorder,
but as night drew near the country
people went home. and some of the
town people did the same, carrying "a
little brown Jug In paper bag. Some
got half-pint Just 20 I'LL the cam
phor bottle"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-02
YOUTH FATALLY
SHOOTS HIMSELF
Especial to The Tlmes-pispatch, !

IAIPrNINI 20 TIC IIIHUS-DISputCh.
WytheYille. Va. May 1-Roedeu Will
liams. the northumberland son OF
w. L. Williams, who lives about three
miles northwest from Wytheville, ac-
cidently shot and killed himself this
morning about 10 o'clock. Young Will
liams went to look for turkey nest
and took small rifle. thinking he
might see a squirrel in his walk
through the woods. His uncle. Mr. Nc
Clintock, who was working near the
scene Of accident, on hearing the shot,
looked up and saw young Williams adj
vancing toward him. and said, ST am
shot" He went TO the injured lad and
laid him down, when death came in
stantly. He is survived by his father
and mother. three brothers and five sis
tiers. this being the first death that
ever occurred in the family.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-02
Chartera Issued.

Walters Ginning Company Inc.) Walters,
Va Capital: Maximum. $4,000. minimum.
$1,000. w. G: Watson president. Franklin.
Va; ). a. Barrett vice-presidont. Walters,
Va; John L. Rose secretary. Walters Va
Farmers, and Builders supply Company
inSo, Ashland, Va: Capital: Maximum.
$4,000; minimum. $1,000. Herbert Bumpass
president: Stuart sumpass. yice-president;
w. 10. Gilman. secretary--all OF Ashland Va.
j. Saks & Co lnc.), Norfolk. Va. Capt.
tai: Maximum. $50 900; minimum. $4,000 J.
Saks president; George Sage. vice-presi-
folk
Amendment was issued to the charter OF
Jones Bros; CO; Gne0 R,chmSnd inSr req
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-02
Miss Powers La Sponsor.

c,lEoPeCIaI GO ING TImeS-Dispatch.I
Mildred Powers, daughter of T. a..
Powers, of this city, has been appoint
ed sponsor by the John Bowie Strange
Camp of Confederate Veterans at ire
Grand Camp Reunion. to be held in
Roanoke In October. Miss Mary Duke.
been named as first alternate and Miss
Maud Hill as second alternate =
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-02

by Greig. The hell was decorated In
cyergreens and vases OF narcissus.
and the girls taking part In the rec
wore white frocks with bright coll
ored ribbons. A large audience was
present, and some lovely bouquets were
presented to the pupils.
In md out OF Town.
Miss Elizabeth willard is returning
to Richmond tomorrow, after visit
to Miss Clarioe French at the Virginia
Hot Springs.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-02
sTANARDSVILLE SCHOOLS
HOLD CLOSING EXERCISES
Tspecial "a Tne T,noa, D,.,

Stanardsville. Va, May 1.-The clos
and graded schools were held Friday
and Saturday nights in the courthouse
az this place In the presence of a large
nights: The school had a very sue
cessful session under the corps Of
teachers-Professor e. A Miller. Of
fredericksburg, principal, and Mrs Fl,
NJ Shelton and Miss Irma Fletcher, as
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-02

Especial to The Times Dispatch
Charlottesville. Va. May 1.--Arthur
Lee Geyer. of Harrisonburg and Miss
Mamie Lillian Dowell, daughter of Mr..
were married last night at the par
sonage of the First Methodist Church.
the ceremony being performed by the
Rev. Gilby c, Kelly. D. D.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-02
suIIIvnn-SnIIi,..

Especial to The TimesDispatch.J
fredericksburg. Va, May 1.-Arba r.
Sullivan and Miss Mamie Sullivan, both
OF this city, were married here last
evening at the residence Of Rev. J.. r.
Jacobs, OF the Methodist Church, who
performed the ceremony 6S
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-02

ell around the edge OF her
hair and also up on the back
Of her head and around her
ears. 1t first started behind
her ears breaking out In
small pimples. These would
run together making con-
tinuous sores. while more
pimples would form. nor did
the first sores shoxu INV .joo
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-02
Observation-Disclosures

Especial to The Times-Dispatch.l
fredericksburg, Va, May 1.-Dexter
r. Henderson. of this city. and Miss
Lottie Palmer, OF Fauquier County,
were married in Warrenton Tuesday by
Rev. J. w. Mast
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Barksdale Lathrop left
last night for New York, where they
Will Join Mrs Wilson and Miss Nan
Wilson for a trip to Atlantic City.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-02

Gregory Porter has returned 10 the
city after a weekend visit to rela-
tives at Tobaccoville.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-02

Misses Blair and Edith WhitIock ar
rived In Richmond yesterday to spend
several days
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-02

Mrs. NJ. O. Patterson is tho guest OF
Mrs. Oscar w. Underwood at her home
In Washington this week.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-02

Mrs. r. C. Andrews will leave town
Saturday for her home in Chattanooga.
Tenn
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-02

Mrs. Armstrong Thomas and her
small daughter. OF Baltimore, are the
guests OF the formers mother. Mrs
A. r, Blierson. at 415 East Franklin
Street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-02

Mrs. Meredith Wilkinson and he
daughter, Margaret. OF Lacrosse, ar
visiting at tho home OF Mr.. and Mr.
r. 7. Swift. In South Richmond.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-02
ECZEMA BROKE OUT
ON FACE AND NECK
In Small Pimples. Much Disfgured
in Looks. Hair Fell Out. Itched
and Burned Continually, Cuticura
Soap and Ointment Cured,

Tylertown, Miss.-"when our baby was
about four months Of age she was affected
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-02

Mrs. r. D. Eaglesfeld and little son
left yesterday for their home In In
dianapolis. Ind. after visiting relatives
In Virginia for some time.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-02

Mrs. Hepningbam Spilman has re-
turned to the city, after visiting rela-
tives in Charleston. w. Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-02
Engagement Rings

We give especial attention. TO Ind
collection OF appropriate designs TOP
these occasions. 49, = ~
we are pleased to suggest ana subs
NIT our goods-without any obllratio,,,
on your part to purchase.
sCHwARzsCHn;D BROS. Il
Richmond's Leading Jewellers. 81 81 j,
Second and Broad SITS.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-02

Miss Carrie Davis has returned to the
University of Virginia, after visiting
relatives here for the past several
months
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-02
Twenty-Five workmen Laid on.

Especial to The Times-D Dispatch
Alexandria, Va, May 1.-Twenty-fi
employees of the Potomac trensfer at
the Potomac Railroad yards were laid
off last night.