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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-10-28
DR.. DICK TELLS OF TRIP.
PRESIDENT GIVES SOUTH CARO-.
LIMA LEGISLATORS COR.
DIAL RECEPTION.
wilson Shows Familiarity with Situa-
don of Cotton Growers in the South
-Confcrencc Encourages Hopes for
South.

Aeo W." LICK, chairman or the
ways and means committee, returned
sunday morning from Washington,
where he had been as a member of
the committee to consult with the
federal reserve board as to it's atti-
tude towards the proposed bond is
sue by this State.
The committee, ACCOMPANIED bv
Congressman Lever, called on Presi-
dent Wilson. President Wilson show
ed ne was thoroughly conversant
with the general situation in the cot
ton belt and was we'll posted on con-
ditions In this State. His reception
OF the committee was more than cor.
dial and his suggestions on how to
proceed were exceedingly valuable
and along practical lines.
The committee consulted with G. 6.
Hamlin, governor Of the federal re-
serve board; Mr.. Elliott, counsel for
the board. and Mr.. Harding, a mem
ber Of the board.
The committee asked If the pro-
posed South Carolina bonds, If issued.
would be accepted by the federal re-
serve banks as collateral when pre-
sented by their membership banks
for rediscount. The question was re-
ferred to Mr.. Elliott, who gave an un-
official opinion that they would be
acceptable. The committee embodied
this opinion in a written communica-
ton to the board. and by them it will
be referred to the attorney geenral of
the United Sttaes for an official
opinion.
DR.. Dick found the federal author.
tiles with whom he consulted we'll in
formed on conditions in the South,
and particularly in South Carolina,
and to be in hearty accord and SYM
pathy with the effort Of the Southern
people to improve matters. They Of
fered encouraging suggestions and ex-
pressed the belief that the efforts al
ready made In the South had had ef-
feet OH the market which otherwise
would have gone even lower. The
trend OF opinion among the officials,
said nr. Dick, was thoroughly opti-
mistic.
However. as chairman Of the ways
and means committee, DR.. Dick Is not
yet prepared to say that he will be
able to see his way clear to advocate
that the State stand sponsor for this
enormous debt.
South Carolina owes now only $5.-
100000, with q credit unsurpassed,
but with an additional $35,O0O,O0 in
vestment capital will be driv' n
away and the burden Of redempllon
will fall upon those least able to bear
farmer.
The committee urged on the federal
reserve board the early opening Of
the regional banks. with November 16
as the latest possible date.
DR.. Dick has invited several stu
dents Of finance and practical busi-
ness men to meet with his commit
tee Monday afternoon.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-10-28

The following Managers Of Election
have been appointed to hold the elec-
tion at tho various precincts In the
said County:
Ward 1--w. A. weathers. James
CalA. Thos. d. Taylor.
ward 2.--B. n. Grier. J. r. Bracey,
Wilham Brown
ward 3.--Dousias White. r. A.
Wood. VIM. N. Mathis.
Wasd <.-W. II. Epperson, b. F..
Wilder. Edward B. Richardson.
Csncord--J. X. Newman. H. r.
Brunson. Lowry Seymour.
Hrivateer.-W. J. Ingram. L. T.
Seymour. Hamie Belts.
Rafting Creek.-D. ]. Hatfield. 8.
Lse Young. James Jenkins.
eeatsburg.-T 9. stuckey. Leon
stnckey. James NJ. Allen.
rrovidence.--Hamilton Boykin. 8.
y. Moore. Harry Jones.
Osweso.-w. J. Andrews. Clack
O0sns w. u. Mccoy.
ehiloh.-,r. j. Keels. T. q. Player,
u. .. Warren.
Wsdesfsld-R. @. Burriss, J. B.
Creuch. Eugene Ayeock.
nloom Hills M. Coulter, q. L.
osedings. q. T. Geddings.
loayesvills.--T. H. Newman, w. b.
Cooper. b. G. Chandler.
1hs Managers at each precinct
named above are requested to dele
saes one Of their number to secure
bones and blanks for the election on
Friday. October 30. or Saturday. Oc-
tob~ sist. at the Item once. No. ls
W. Liberty Street.
J. Il. DUPRE. Chairman.
w. w. GREEN.
n. H WHITE,
Conmiasioners Of state and County
INJECTIONS for Sumter County. 8. C.
October 10. 1914
= II. MILLER. Clerk Board.
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ENGLISH TROOPS IN EGYPT.
Berlin Hears From COnstantinOplC
That Canadians Arc on Scuz Canal

London. Oct. PA Reuters dis
patch from Amsterdam says the fol-
lowing message has been received at
Berlin from Constantinople:
According to news from we'll in
formed quarters the British govern
ment during the last few days has
sent numerous Canadian troops to
Egypt. Fourteen thousand men have
been stationed along the Suez Canal.
The greater part Of the Indian troops
landed in Egypt a short time ago
proved unreliable and were with
drawn.
"In Turlsh diplomatic circles con-
centratiOn Of British troops in Egypt
Is declared to be an infringement OF
neutra..ty."
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-10-28

Cherry II the wood most used as q
backing for the metal plates from
which illustrations are printed In
magazines and periodicals. II Is chos-
On above all others because II holds
its shape. does not warp or twist.
works smoothly and does not split.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-10-28

Because Of extreme drouth. the fire
risks on the national forests In the
northwest have been greater this sea
son than In any other since 1910.
the worst year since the forests were
created. Much less damage was done
this year because experience In fire
nghting was gained In the fires OF
1910.
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Wlflll system oPEHe.
TWELVE RESERVE RANKS IND
DE EsTABLIsHED NOV. 10.

1h Deelsioa Rcached ON Account Of
nerusncy Conditions I'm South, Is
Announcsnent NJ Secretary Nc.
Asoo.
Washington, Oct. 26.-The IL fed
sra reserve banks OF the new bank
tng system VIM be opened for business
November le. This was of'icially an
nosnced today.
secretary McAdoo. authorized by
ths currency act to name the opening
de-. made the announcement. His
choice Of the 18th was made despsite
the recent recommendation OF the
directors and governors Of the IL
banks against opening before Novem-
bsy 80.
Mr.. McAdoo declared he had reach
- his decision after discussion with
The federal reserve board and because
of emergency conditions In the south.
He believes the opening Of the banks.
especially helpful there. will benefit
ous6ness In all sections.
In Q statement tonight the secre-
tary made II clear that under the new
systs,n tho federal government will be
ahos by deposits from the general
fund Of the treasury In reserve banks
to aid producers OF staples. The new
rsssrvs requirements. ne pointed out
wW relieve more than 5000. 200. 900 of
money now held by national banks an
reserves and will add greatly to the
loaaing power Of the banks.
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Pennsyivania and New Jersey lead
all other States In the quantity OF
wood used for making tobacco pipes.
ana utilize apple wood. French brier.
ebony. birch. red gum. and olive wood.
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TO PROTECT PANAMA CANAn.

Regiment Ordered From New York
to Join Troops Already in Zone.
Washington, Oct. 26.-To protect
the Panama Canal adequately the
Fifth regiment of infantry today was
ordered to become ready to move from
Plattsburg, N. Y. to the canal zone.
Aided by the Tenth regiment which is
there now, and three companies OF
coast artillery, it is considered that
this force will be sufficient to repel
and possibility Of an unexpected at
tack.
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the bonded indebtedness can only be
voted at a general election This is
regarded as fine point as to wheth-
er or not general election" can be
held at any other time than when the
governor and members of the general
assembly are elected. There are some
who think that the election will have
to be postponed so that a constitu-
tional amendment, that is now pend
ing. recognizing cotton bonds as with
In the scope Of Indebtedness, can be
passed.
There is very sensible suggestion
that II the bonds must be had that
q clause be put in them that vhey
shall be accepted for taxes. If the
State thinks that the bonds are 80
good and that they are going to be
retired in short order it is urged that
a provision be made that they be ac-
cepted for taxes. and this might give
the farmer who gets them an outlet.
Regardless Of any report that might
be made the house is decidedly op-
posed to any buying plan such as is
Incorporated in the senate bill.
In the McLaurin warehouse bill
there occurs this paragraph: THAT
the weights. classes and grades of cot
ton on storage are under this Act only
guaranteed by the State in favor of
those who loan money or buy cotton
stored in warehouses"
This section 1t is contended is liable
to cost the State q great deal OF mon
ey. Cotton mills and exporters can
very easily buy cotton directly that is
stored In the warehouses. and with a
guarantee as to weights and grades
there is no end to the amount of re-
clamations that the State will be call
ed upon to pay. The grading is not to
be done by experts.
The only important legislation that
has thus far passed both branches is
known as the acreage reduction meas
ure. This 1t Is thought will result in
good. Both the house and senate have
agreed upon the essential PORT that
for every one acre Of cotton chat is
planted two acres Of grain or some
thing else must be planted. This Is
the backbone Of the bill. The house
does not want the farmer to plan,
more than six acres Of cotton to the
animal, while the senate prefers the
bale basis and 1t Is upon the question
Of whether there shall be legislation
upon the amount Of the yield or what
Is planted In cotton that the free con.
ference committee will have to agree
Many members contend that IL the
general assembly does nothing more
than require the farmers to plant two
thirds of their crop in grain or some
thing other than cotton that quite
enough has been done. and that 1t |.
better to stop there than to rOssibl,
involve the State in hopeless liabilit,
IL not In debt.
The other day when the house wa.
considering sending the committee t,
Washington to consult the federal au
thoritieS relative to the proposed bon,
issue Mr. Daniel. OF Cherokee, cithc
facetiously or seriously suggested al
amendment that I'm substance read
And that the committee go on T.
Europe and settle the war" Mr.. Danic
trouble, and that what little Is dom
here and there cannot meet the rca
situation until the war IL over.
7. August Kuhn.
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Corrected daily by Ernest Field.
Cotton Buyer.
Good Middiing 9 SIS.
Strict Middiing Q 1-2.
Middling 9 3-s.
strict Low Middiing Q.
Low Middiing 6 3-s.
staple Cotton. Nominal.
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Chicago Board of Trade.

Chicago, Oct. 26.-December wheat,
liz 3-S; pork, January 1897; lard,
9.92; ribs, $50.
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is considerable fire danger in the for
ests Of the east this fall.
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Proclamation Telcgraphed Through.
out MeXicO-Pcacc Conference n
Failure.
Mexico City, Oct. 26.-A long proc
lamation by Gen. Carranza vigorously
attacking Gen. Villa was telegraphed
throughout Mexico today. It is re-
garded as an ultimatum to Villa. Car
ranza accuses Villa of lining up with
the old regime fostered by Porfirio
Diaz. The indications are that the
peace convention at Aguascalientes
will be a failure.
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During the past week the cotton
weighers have handled 1910 bales Of
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-10-28
TURIN SHAKEN BY EARTHQUAKE

Much Property Damaged But No
Lives Lost.
Rome, Oct. 26.--An earthquake at
Turin today did considerable proper
ty damage. No lives are yet reported
lost.
Evening star., 1914-02-16
Slaughter Of Civil Service.
From the Philadelphia Ledger

Mr.. Dies bill proposing that thereafter
when 1t shall appear that any civil serv-
Ice employe of the United States has been
In the service for ten years from and
after the date of the final passage OF this
(acD. his or her name shall be auto
matically dropped from the pay rolls is
so attuned to the progressive political
spirit Of the times that IT will probably
receive very hearty support in the House
Not only would such a law provide new
pastures for spoilsmen. which seems the
aim and sole purpose of many lawmakers
but 1t would expel from their desks such
clerks as had become highly proficient in
the performance of their duties. Obviously
the better skilled the clerks. the fewer
clerks, wherefore the true object of
craftsmanship should be to secure as
many know -nothings'' as possible Par
ticularly advisable will this be when the
government owns and attempts to operate
the telephone. telegraphs and railroads Of
the nation. Experts are notorieusly un-
desirable. where efficiency is no object.
Representative Dies has anayzed political
thought admirably. There can be no
doubt that he has evolved plan which
would certainly deter good men from ac-
cepting government employment. attract
the careless and assure general ineffi-
cheney. There should be little difficulty
in convincing the House of the certainty
Of these results. wherefore, We take it, the
Dies bill will be recognized as a most
virtuous measure and supported with
enthusiasm by a formidable part of the
elected craftsmanship OF the nation.
Evening star., 1914-02-16

without the proper equipment for the
work soon tires of his job
Let it be admitted that the Sullivan
district is much on the Sullivan order.
Like constituency. like representative.
An official higher than his source is not
to be expected
The argument is not sound. Ihere are
men in the Sullivan district fully capable
of good appearance in the House ana OF
good Legislative work. One of them
should be selected, and in the place would
be of more service to the district than one
of the other kind. He would not only De
better Judge of the needs or ms con-
stituents, but more likely to secure "hat
was wanted.
Congress is an exalted tribunal The
members of that body are observed by
the whole country. When lit for their
work, they strengthen the principle of
self-government by illustrating it, When
unfit, there is disbursement at home.
and increased distrust of American ihst-
tutions spreads abroad. Europe becomes
almost certain then that we, as people,
are on the wrong track.
New York is the Empire state of the
Union, and New York city the CONNER
cal and financial metropolis of the coun-
try. In Congress, therefore. the New
York delegation should be as tit as fit can
be- Only such men should be chosen as
by their talents and attainments offer
material assistance in law-making on a
national scale and for national purpose.
Evening star., 1914-02-16
New York and Congress.

Another Sullivan for Congress? There
IS talk of sending d brother of Big Tim"
to the next House from the family
stronghold in New York city.
Do the New York democrats want the
country to take seriously their declared
purpose to lift local politics to higher
plane? How can they expect that until
they proceed in the proper way?
Paddy" in all probability is after the
order of his brother-a hearty man with
his fellows. and liberal with his money
Doubtless he has many friends. who
swear by him. and seldom at him. They
follow him. and are content with his
leadership.
But is not a man Of the Sullivan sort
wholly out OF place in Congress? What
valuable purpose does he serve there
What questions Of national moment does
he help solve? What questions OF any
moment submitted to Congress does he
understand?
bany. asked for promotion and was sen,
TO Washington. He did not like the
change, and obtained transfer back tG
Albany. AS a member Of the House he
had found himself OF no more importance
than a "hitch,ns-p post In his breezy
Bowery fashion he puts the matter in
that way.
he be content? Would Congress suit hin
after the novelty had worn of? It sooT
wears off. The man who enters Congress
Evening star., 1914-02-16
Bertillon.

Alfonso Bertiilon. dying yesterday in
Paris, left behind him record of re-
markabls achievement. Though not
actually Giscoverer of the fact that there
is practically no possibility of likeness in
the thumb corrugations of individuals
nevertheless to him belongs the credit of
applying it scientifically as means of
identifying people. particularly criminals.
What IS known the Bertillon system
has been developed TO remarkable de-
gree both by himself and by others who
have worked along the lines he laid
down Not only the thumb print has
been utilized but the impressions of all
the fingers have been studied unit. it is
now practically impossible for a person
to conceal his identity when once he has
been recorded. II is impracticabie to COM
pute the value of this development
Fugitives of every description whose
linked fingers have once been pressed
UroD official paper may be recognized no
matter what the time that has elapsed
and brought TO book for whatever dere-
liction. Crime has been traced by the
mere chance impact of fingers. II would
person was thus registered, regardless OF
position toward the Law.
Berulion made one great mistake in
L.. course OF his career. a mistake for
which he suffered temporary separation
from the Paris police department This
III his erroneous identification of tn.
Handwriting ia the Dreyfus case. His
testimony influential III the first
stage Of this great miscarriage OF justice
in determining the guilt OF the accused
officer. SO high was til+. confidence of Of
'ciais In Berul!ons ability that in the
face of gradually accommodating proofs Of
preSfuS' Innocence they resisted stoutly
all attempts i'll his behalf and Upon his
ultu?at. exoneration thcir Indignation
was vented upon Bertilon. who for a
time was sent into retirement TO be
later restored TO his important position
II was singular instance of d specialist
departing from his sure ground. Rertillon
might have known. from his studies n
the Interchangeable physical qualities, that
IL is Impossible 10 be absolutely certain
OF identity in handwriting, so subject to
psychological influences and SO untrust.
worthy a guide
Evening star., 1914-02-16
NEW LINGERIE WAISTS,

Many exclusive designs in Exquisite
Lingerie Waists have come into our dis
plays during the past week, placing them
in readiness that will surprise many
women. The styles are SO airy, attractive
and numerous that ii one would judge
the season by the display we would say
summer. and not winter, is now with us.
Wolfe, Batiste, Cotton Crepe and Or
CANDY are the materials. and they easily
maintain the place in fashions favor they
formerly won. and are rapidly adding new
adherents.
Plated lace and frills are extensively nsed
as trimmings. these emphasizing the softness OF
line; the materials, too. are drapcd and loose,
and In the sleeves and the yoke by the almost
universal joining together without seam is
worked out to beautiful compilation the idea OF
eliminating, sharp lines anywhere in the gar
Long and three uarter sleeves, high ana
low uecks, plain and fancy Styles tucked and
plated effects, all white and some with superb
touches of color--this sums up the vagarles and
the extent of the waist and blouse fashions.
s295, S3.o5, S5.75 and S8.75 each.
bird G.
Evening star., 1914-02-16
Silence Resented.

The men whom most we celebrate
With oratory fair
We do not always initiate
With close. convincing care.
The birthday of George Washington,
Each year by it we're led
To tell the things he might have done
And what he might have said
And as the language fine we hear
We feel a deep desire
That Washington might reappear
To listen and admire,
And learn to cure his one defect
That causes us dismay;
Though Georges judgment was correct
He hadn't much to say.
Evening star., 1914-02-16
Economy.

And now the Baltimore platform is be-
ing quoted in the matter of economy
his is the plank:
I'VE denounce the prohieate waste of
the money wrung from the people 10y op-
pressive taxation through the 'avish ap-
preparations of recent republican con
stresses. which have kept taxes high and
reduced the purchasing power of the peo-
pies toll. We demand return TO that
simplicity and economy which beft u
democratic government and reduction
in the number OF useless offices. the sal
aries of which drain the substance of the
people.
Here are found the strong terms of
slittering generality. "Prcfligate waste
is good. Money wruug'' could not be
improved for the purpose. Oppressive
taxation and lavish appropriations
are familiar. and reach the spot And
Yet all would have been as sounding brass
and tinklng cymbal in the campaign uu-
less accompanied with promise of a re-
turn to simplicity and economy" That
promise. 1t will be observed, was made:
and. perfect plank having been fash
ioned and inserted. the platform became
the very thing needed.
But the period for generalities. however
glittering is past. That of particulars
Where are the stump speeches of yester-
year? Why should they weigh heavily on
this subject of economy when they have
become as thistledown on every other
subject?
The democratic party is in full control
of the government for the first time in
many years. 1t is assumable that its
leaders have as much national pride as
oft he ha hull
leaders Some of them are experienced
legislators. They know what progress
has been made in the past score of years.
and what big and resourcefui country
We have today. Why. then. should they
be nagged with reminders Of deiiverances
made under pressure and in conformity
with party traditions? They are to act in
the white light of the living present, and
not in the afterglow of q day that is
dead
Thomas B. Reed left as national leg
acy many telling phrases. He had grasp
and wit. and his aim was rifle true. When
his opponents denounced a republican
Congress for its billion-doilar appropria-
tons he rang the bell with this reply:
This is a billion-doliar country
1t is now a two-billion-dollar country
Uncle Sans establishment has been ex-
panding. and must be properly supported.
Nothing. of course. for -'profligate waste"
but everything for legitimate needs We
could not if we would return to the fig
ures of any day that is past. We must
recognize our growth and size. as also
the fact that we are still growing, and
that our hope and aim is to become the
biggest thing in the nation line on earth.
legitimate
but economy as campaign maneuyer
put in the form of legis alton never Won,
and never will win-never should win.