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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-08-12
FOrtner Arrested.

c. d. FOrtner, of artanburg, can
didate for railroad commissioner was
Friday night arrested by the city po-
lice on a charge of drunk and disor-
derly conduct and carried to the po-
lice station, where he left a bond of
1915 for his appearance in court this
morning. Mr.. Fortner failed to ap-
pear and his bond was forfeited.
According to information contained
In the police records Mr.. Fortner was
found drunk and acting in disorder
ly manner in the club room of Will
liam poat, called the Arlington club,
1915 Main street. The arrest was
made by Officer F.. S. Strickland, as
sisted by Officer S. S. Shorter.
1t Is understood that MIR. Fortner
when arrested produced a commission
as constable signed by Gov. Blease
and declared to the officers that as a
constable he could not be arrested. He
was carried to the station. however
Notwithstanding this protest.
Mr.. Fortncr has been for the past
two sessions q member Of the house
OF representatives from Spartanburg
columbia Record.
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MAY RECEIVE MORE PAY.
Congressman Finley Secures Passage
of Bill Bcncfiting Rural Mail Car.
ricrs.

Washington. Aug. 9.-Congrcssman
David r.. Finley yesterday secured
the passage by the house in commit
tee OF the whole, of his bill directing
the unqualified payment Of the 500
year increase to rural delivery car
riers on standard routes, with II pro-
portiOnatcly smaller increase on the
shorter routes. This means that the
provision is almost certain to become
law. Postmaster General I.urlcsOn
Is Undertaking to put the increase into
erect to some extent in proportion to
the weight Of mail carried by the car
riers. Mr. Finley had the chairman
OF the postOtlicc co...mittcc against
him in the fight. but won it just the
same.
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In The Magistrates Court.

Ada Mack. Anna Sumter, Eliza
Chcu. Ethel Kelley and Pcarlinc
fidia. colOrcd, were arrested ycstcr-
dhy by Rural Policeman Norris and
tried by Magistrate Wells on the
charSc OF disordcrly conduct. Each
of them was found guilty ana given
IL 'ihc OF 50, except Eliza Chcu. who
was incd $40. The arrest was made
near the city limits.
John Douglas, culorcd. was arrested
at WcdCclicld for 'hnhoinp q troin"
and sentenced to pay Il fine Of $50 or
serve 50 days.
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Berliu. Aug. 10.-The war Office to-
today announced that the German
armies have been uniformly SUCCESS
ful In the opening operations against
France and Russia. "All of the pre-
liminary aims Of the general staff
have been accomplished. The Rus
slams advance posts have been thrown
back and the imperial army is now
ready to advance. Though thH Ger
mans were delayed at Licgc, they
haze won a glorious victory. cap
turing thousands of prisoners with
slight losses"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-08-12
Cooper and Manning.

TO the Editor of The Columbia Rec
ord:
Please publish the following il you
will:
Within the last few weeks. all vot-
CTS Oh the state, who are opposed to
the present administration, have
agreed that we have now too many
ahtl-administratiOn men in the race
lor governor. and without somcthing
is done. will likely see two Blcase
men put in the second race. Now
am not. and don't think many citizens
or the state are, in favor OF any con-
cortcd or conventional action of elm
inatiOn. rs was clearly shown bv the
Nolumbl convention of July 31st, but
here is 'lca, which is given unaidcd
by anyOn and through no personal
motive, ,tsocvcr, but for the good
of the Sta as | see it.
My occui ion carries me over tho
entire state, nd i'm making a careful
study of the political situation that |
have, has shown that Manning is lead
ing, with Cooper close second. in
the lower part of the state, and that
Cooper and Clinkscalcs are about tied
Tor first place, with Manning running
second in the upper part.
Therefore, respectfully beg all
VINO want good government.
based ON law and order. one that is
for all the people. and not few. to
Join ne IL supporting one Of these
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HOLD UP SHIP MEASURE.
Two Democrats Prevent Passage of
War Bill.

Washington. Aug S.-Two Demo
cratic senators-Pomerene OF Ohio
ana salisbury of Delaware-prcvent
ed the passage tonight of the cmcr-
gcncy bill to admit to American reg
ister foreign built ships less than five
years old to facilitate American over
seas Traffic during the European war.
Inc measure was about to put on it's
Passagc when senator Salisbury,
whose amendment had been defeated
IN committee. again offered il. de-
h'hdinS II roll call. Senators would
not second the request. whcrcupon
Senator Pomcrcnc made IA point of
no quorum When "a quorum could
not be found the senate adjourned
until Tuesday.
Senator Saulsbury's amcndmcr,
would have required that at least i
per cent of foreign built ships ad =
mittcd to American register be owned
by American citizens.
An amendment by Senator Jones
To permit the president to remove re-
striCtiOns against foreign ships which
paSs through the Panama cana |,
touching ut points ON the Atlantic and
Pacific coast. WAS adopted. Another
amendment accepted would give the
American Rcd Cross the right to char
ter any ship and ny the American llas
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Great Battle Imminent,

London. Aug. 10.-Germany Is
massing the main army above Basel.
switzerland to strike with all Its vast
forces against the French armies,
which are advancing victorious
through Alsacc. The French are now
10 miles beyond the frontier. IL is
reported that the campaign against
Liege has been suspended until this
great battle. which IL expected to
open any hour. has been fought.
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Unjust and CncallcL for Accusation

Because the Columbia Record put
at the head of its editorial columns
the names Of j. G. Clinkscalcs, Ricn-
ard l. Manning and II. A. Cooper as
It's choice for candidates for GOV
crnor, Is no reason why Mcssrs e.
y. and NJ l.. Smith and Mr.. Brown
ing should jump on them as being
candidates of ring, especially arc
thcy hard on Col. Manning. Neither
Manning, Clinkscalcs or Cooper had
any more to do with the call Of that
conference to eliminate, if possible
some of the antiI}lcasc candidat tes
than either of the other three. But
because Manning and Cooper were i'm
Columbia the day the conference was
held they try to make it appear they
were there to get the conference to
boost them and drop the two Smiths
ana browning. No mention was
made. that we know of. to boost any
candidate or to drop any particular
'"h"i"dt', Dul every one saw the wis
dom Of some of the candidates drup-
ping out, or take the chances OF all
six being eliminated from the second
primary The best evidence that Col.
Manning is the strongest candidate in
the race is, that the fire of all three IL
Centcrcd on him. 1t is unjust and nm
called for, because all six were i'm
vitcd 10 that cUnfcrccnc and NOT one
attended
The Record has a right to boost its
choice and let others do likewise. ..-
BishUp\iilc Leader and Niudicator
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Concentrate OH Cooper and Manning

concentrate OH Cooper and Manning.
Editor Piedmont: The outlook
on the whole is pcssimistic for anti
ism. The only f1attering sign for
this faction is the absence of SOME
of the noise at the campaign meet
ings as compared to two years ago.
While this is a favorable sign and
shows that there is more disposi-
ton among the people towards or.
derliness, yet this is not conclusive e
proof that Bleaseism is being con-
verted to anti-ism.
On the other hand, the things
favorable to Bleaseism are the
turning of the scalawag Grace to
Blease. who will carry over a large
rag-tag-and bob-tailed vote Of
Charleston from the anti-side to
Blease. The new rules will stop
the anti-tOwns from cheating for
their side. And the biggest thing
Of all Is the large number of candi-
dates for governor on the anti-side
Unless this faction can be got to
concentrate their votes on one OF
two candidates there is little or nc
hope Of winning out at this elec.
ton.
Now the best chance of concen-
trating vote is through the influ-
ence of the anti-press of the State
II the press will put the names Of
Cooper and Manning at their mast.
heads and urge by pithy editorials
the necessity Of this concentrated
vote on these men, who are nOn-fac.
tional in sentiment and from oppos.
ite sides Of the State, there may be
some chance Of getting one Of them
in the second race. No use to put
up Clinkscaes, because the senti.
ment Of the State is not yet ripe fol
his idea, and it is doubtful If either
one of the Smiths can command as
strong a vote as Cooper or Manning
Browning does not seem to be seri
ously in the running. So it be.
hooves the press Of the State to as.
sert it's influence and power and come
to the rescue of good government
Respectfully,
j. w. Stewart
--Greenville Daily Piedmont.
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Brief War Bulletins.

Brief War Bulletins.
Special To The Daily Item.
London. Aug. 1O.--Austrian cruis-
srs have bombarded Antivari. the only
seaport of Montenegro. today and
the Maritime station. the government
warehouses and many other buildings
were wrecked.
German warships of Tsingtao cap
eured the Russian steamship Riasan
with many British passengers today
Thirty thousand Austrians arrived
at Ensei. Switzerland. today to re-
fnforce the Germans. already occupy /.
Ing the place.
Many Bavarlans, arc deserting the
German army. refusing to fight the
English. .,...
IL In reported that Germany Is
mobiiizinc another million men for
the Invasion Of France.
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When Mr.. e. d. Fortner, candidate
for railroad commissioner, was ar.
raigned in the recorders court the
other day on some charge or other,
the newspaper reports said that he
produced commission from Gov.
Blease as a member of the State con-
stabulary. Is Mr.. Fortner d member
OF the dispensary secret service"
ami how does his employment as a
constable while he is Il member of the
legislature cOmport with the corsti-
tutional provision that prohibits enc
person from holding more than one
office OF profit and emOlumcnts on
the States payroll?-Columbia Rec
ord.
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o o. D . . o 0 q o o o o o o
D ABOUT THE CANDIDATES. o
U 900 90 OOO OO % o 0 o
Clinkscalcs Losing Ground.

The note of temper which has crept
into the utterances of the supporters
of Prof. Clinkscales is confirmatory of
the reports that he has been losing
strength lattcrly rather than making
gains. There will be many to regret
any one that the influence of Prof
Clinkscales was dominant in mapping
out the issue upon which the cam
paign has been pitched. Some one re-
marked the other day that the news
papers had been particularly kind to
the WOffOrd man. But this was not
a just criticism. If Prof. Clinkscales
has gotten more space in the press
than any Of the other gubcrnatorial
has, it was because he was new and
refreshing figure in politics and said
things that were worth printing and
worth reading. He has done valua BILE
service; but we do not believe that
hc has made the hcadway which his
frieRds claim in gaining political sup
pert. The Spartanburg Herald de-
clares that in its Judgment 'Clink
scales's strength is his platform, and
by reason of his honest advocacy of a
law that will mark the beginning Of
a new order of things in South Caro-
lima. he is today the strongest Of all
the candidates Offering for the office
CT governor The Herald has per-
r,itted its vision to he clouded by its
desires. For ourselves, we think that
Prof. Clinkscales has been right in the
emphasis which he has laid upon
compulsory school attendance, but no
body who is not blind to facts can
fail to sec that there are still a great
many excellent people in South Car
olina who are not in sympathy with
his views. The very fact that men
like Manning and Cooper should take
issue with DR.. Clinkscales on a mat
ter of this sort is proof enough as
10 this. Compulsory school attend
ance is certain to come in South Car
olina very soon. but it is question
able whether it is an issue upon
which to make votes this summer. 1t
is d pity that this should be true, but
WHY shut our eyes to the facts? or
course, there will be resentment
among the more ardent of DIR. Clink--
scales supporters that we should call
attention to them here. There is no
questioning the ardor of his friends.
They have all the enthusiasm Of COL
legc men. The only trouble is that,
numerous as they are, it does not
now appear that they would be nu-
merOus enough or influential
enough to insure his election. And
the governors race has gotten to the
point where the availability of the
candidate must be the determining
factor if the election of a good man is
to be assured. There is too much at
stake this summer for any voter to
throw away his vote in the first pri-
mary if he knows it.-Ncws and Cou.
ricr.
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j. H. HAYNSWORTH.

hereby announce myself a candi-
date for the Office Of County Super
intendent OF Education for Sumter
County, subject to the rules OF the
Democratic party.
s. ID. CAIN
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FLEET To REMAIN At HOME.
sccrc'"ry Daniel Denies Report Tint
U. =. Vessels Will Vi,u I'nr Ens,.

Washington. ug. iO.-The United
staes battlcship Maine to-day has
been ordered to remain at Gibraltar
to protcc' the United states inter
ests.
when shown dlstn,cn from ro,i.
stating that the American ncc; vii,
visit Asia. Secretary Daniels said
The United States navy is not urc.
pairing to go anywhere. We vr,
keep our ships near Homc for some
time ~ come"
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DISCUSS EUROPEAN SITUATION
WILSON AND BRYAN CONFER,
BUT MAKE NO ANNOUCE-
MENT.
China's Request That Her Neutrality y
Re Upheld Observation-Disclosures of
Americans Arrested as Spies I'm
Europe, hut Will bc Allowed to
Leave SOOn-MOrc Money for Tour
lists,

Washington, Aug. 9.-Secretary
Bryan conferred with President Will
son at the White House on the Gu
ropean situation. but no announce
ment was made. 1t is believed the
situation in the far East was discuss
cd. The Chinese governments ap-
peal to the United States to help
maintain her neutrality has not been
acted on.
State department officials denied
"a report that Ambassador Guthrie, at
Toxic, had presented a note to the
Japanese government dealing with
possible developments involving Jap
anese activity in japan. 1t was in.
dicated, however, that Ambassador
Guthrie was making informal inqui-
ries to learn the intentions Of the jap
ancse government with respect to the
European war. 1t is considered like
ly that IL Japan, on behalf OF her al.
H, Great Britain, participates in an
attack ON the German colony of
Tsing-Tau. u formal effort would be-
made by the United States to pre-.
serve China's .leutrality.
For several days there has been
disposition In administration circles
to regard the situation in the far East
as not Immediately pressing as 1t was
considered unlikely that Germany
would take the offensive because OF
the prcdominance of English, French
and japanese warships in the West
ern Pacific waters.
The reported intention Of Japan to
attack Tsing-Tau, however, may in
fiuence the American government &
decision on u plan of action.
Secretary Bryan announced today
that the American governmet was in
communication with all it's European
embassies and legations. and that ev-
cry effort was being made to care for
Americans on the continent
Communications with Ambassador
Gerard, at Berlin, was established to-
day through Copenhagen. Mr.. Bryan
Immediately telegraphed inquiring
about Archer M. Huntington, presi-
dent Of the American Geographical
society, and other Americans report
ed arrested as spies.
Official dispatches revealed that
many Americans had been arrested or
temporarily detained in Germany, and
that at the first outbreak Of HOSTILE
ties and during mobilization persons
who talked English were under es-
pOinage. One dispatch said many
Americans were thought to be acting
suspicious because they took pictures
OF troops or scenes incident to the
outbreak Of the war.
Assurances that Americans soon
could leave Germany were given sew
eral days ago and the opening of COM
municatiOn today was expected to
clear up all doubts within the next
twcnty-fOur hours. One of tho first
messages from Ambassador Gerard
said that most German ports would
be mined, and requested that Ameri-
can ships be warned.
Another report from Ambassa dor
Gerard said he understood the Eng
lish Channel had been mined.
The State department announced
that an additional $4,000 had been
cabled to Minister Stovall, at Switzer-
land. and that it was estimated that
A dispatch from Carlsbad said three
hundred Americans there were we'll.
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TO RESIST CONQUERORs.

reported That Carbajal viii Leave
and VcIascO Will Oppose COnstitu.
ionaiists-People i'm Terror.
Mexico City, Aug. I0.-The capital
Is terror stricken today at the an
nouncement that Carbajal will leave,
turning the government over to Min
lister OF war Velasco, who is prepar-
ing to resist the constitutiona,ists -.
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n BlCaScitc i'm Disguise.

suppose Mcndcl l.. Smith should
really be Il Bleaseitc i'm disguise AMI
by the help of the antis he shoult,
get into the second primary With
ltlchards or lrby, would not the anti
Blease side be picked as completely
as If Irby and Richards got in the
second primary Columbia
Record.
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two, Cooper or Manning We may
have to sacrifice our first choice. as
/ have already done. but who would
not do that for the good of his State?
w. *. Ellis in Columbia Record.
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Canadian Bridge DESTROYED.

Ottawa, Aug. 1O-The railway
bridge at Lake Boucheite, North
Quebec. was blown up today and three
persons killed. The trespasser who
IL believed to have been a German spy
was shot and killed. Canada. gives q
million bags OF flour for the defense
OF the British empire.
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Austria RcinrOrccs Germans.

Rome. Aug. 10.-Eight Austrian
regiments crossed Lake Constance to-
day en- route to Alsacc. Italians are
cmbittercd against Austria because
the bombardment of Antivari destroy
cd much Italian property.
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Bad for Some

Gov. Blease said at Chesterfie,, vae-
terday that when he died he wan,ed
TO go where the majority Of his
friends were. 1t was kind of him
not TO require that they all go there
Record.
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D. ID. NOISE.

Believing that my four years ex.
perience and my study of the States
affairs have put me in q position for
effective service. am a candidate for
reelection to the House of Repre-
sentatives, subject to the rules Of
the Democratic primary.
r. b. BELSER.
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Trying to Save China.

washington. Aug. 1o-Sccrctary
Bryan has addressed u circular note
To all nations designed To insure re-
spcct for the neutrality of China.
The United states requests there Lc
no occupation of Chinese territory
or invasion Of her administrative
entity.
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krOnprinz wilhelm Capturcd.

New York. Aug. 10.-The wireless
operator of "a tank. steamer reports
that he Intercepted a message ut sea
saying that the British cruiser Essex
has captured the North German
Lloyd liner Kronprinz wilhelm and is
taking her to Bermuda.
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For Congress-.

hereby announce myseIf as a can.
dldate for the nomination az Con-
gressman from the 7th Congressiona,
district and pledge myself to abide
the result Of the Democratic uri.
mary. Al LEVIED
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l hereby announce myself a can
didate for reelection as Auditor of
Sumter County, subject to the rules
OF the Democratic party.
r. E. WILDER
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Rome. Aug. 1O.-Reports today
confirm the previously. re ;eivcd rumor
df the revolt of Bosnia against Aus
tria. There have been attempts to
assasinate the Austrian officials In
several towns.
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hereby announce that 1 am q can.
didate for election to the State SEN.
ate from Sumter County. subject to
the rules Of the Democratic party.
r. d. EPPS.
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p. M. PITTS, Supervisor.

1 hereby announce myself q can.
didate for the Office OF Supervisor for
Sumter County, subject to the rules
Of the Democratic party.
L. e. WHITE.
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VIII strip Germany of Colonies,

London. Aug. 10.-The British are
planning to strip Germany Of her col
onies. In carrying out this plan they
have seized TogOland an immensely
rich gold country In Africa.
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For Treasurer.

l hereby announce myself a candi-
date for reelection as Treasurer of
Sumter county. subject to the rules Of
the Democratic party.
B. G. WALLACE
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Germans Occupy Licgc.

Amsterdam, Aug. 10.-Liege has
fallen into the hands of the Germans,
the Bclgians leaving the forts which
stood as outposts of the defense.
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England Controls North Sen.

New York. Aug, 10.-The Belgian
consul was officially notified today
that England is In complete control Of
the English Channel and tho North
sea as far north as Antwerp.
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/ hereby announce myself a candi-
date for the office Of Coroner Of
Sumter County subject to the rules
governing the Democratic primary.
WILLIAM ]. Scale.
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For SuDeryisOr.

I hereby announce myself q candi-
date for the office OF County Super
visor subject to the rules governing
the Democratic primary.
w. 8. THOMPSON.
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The Senate.

am a candidate for reelection to
the State senate from Sumter Coun-
ty in accordance with, and subject IN
the rules Of the Democratic party.
JOHN H. CLIFTON.
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Liese. Aug. 10.-Tho city proper Is
In possession of the Germans and
lighting has ceased, although the
forts are still held by the Belgians,
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County superintendent Of Education

l hereby announce myself q can
didate for reelection to the office Of
County Superintendent OF Education
of Sumter County and pledge myself
to abide by the rules of the Demo-
cratic primary.
j. H. HAYNSWORTH.
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Fleet Movements u Mystery.

London. Aug. 10.-The movement
Of the British fleet is still a mystery
to the public. No news has been
given out since Thursday.
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House of Representatives.

am candidate for the house
OF representatives subject to the rules
OF the Democratic primary.
j. G.. DUNBAR.