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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-04-26

some Improvement within the past two
years. owing. II Is claimed, to a pro-
nounced evangelistic policy which Bishop
Wilson, the resident bishop during this
quadrennium. has inaugurated. Method
ism In New York Is not Of the wealthy
classes, however, and Methodism of the
country is being asked by II to come to
its relief with money and workers. The
claim is made that effort expended there
counts for more than elsewhere. Metho-
dists admit that other bodies, appealing
to the West for aid for New York have
failed to get II, but they are putting
their own plans to the test.
Methodists North, South, and Protes-
tant. are asked to observe, on Sunday,
May 3, the one hundredth anniversary Of
the death. while on a ship on the Indian
Ocean, of Bishop Thomas Coke. The
death actually occurred on May a
century ago, and burial took place at
sea Boards OF foreign missions of all
three bodies named. and of education OF
the Northern Methodist body, will recog-
nize the anniversary. Methodist pastors
are asked to preach on Methodism, Eng
lish. and American. and ministers Mon
day meetings are planning to bring up
Methodist history. especially the history
of education as fostered by Methodism
in both countries.
Thomas Coke was an early coworker
with John Wesley, and, as much as Wes-
ley himself. Coke is the property OF
world Methodism. II was Coke who or
ganized the Methodist Church and Sc
cured for II a legal standing. II was
Coke also who founded Methodist mis-
sions to Great Britain's provinces, to
America and India, and it was he finally
who founded Methodist educational and
literary work. The last-named has re-
suited in far greater financial value and
influence in America than in England.
where Coke lived and projected. Coke
visited this country many times. and
came to be known as the foreign min
lister OF Methodism.''
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-04-26

Bolivia is soon to have four new rail-
way lines.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-04-26
TREE" NEARLY READY

The Cherry Tree of 1914. the student
year book of the George Washington
University, will come from the press in
week or two. The publication en-
bodies new and interesting features. in
Guiding short stories. poems. humorous
sketches. and original jokes. The book
will contain pictures OF various classes
ana societies. together with individual
photographs of members of the EradI-
ating class
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-04-26

Work on the new st. Johns Church is
expected TO begin early enough to insure
its formal opening in the fall. sufficient
money having now beer subscribed.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-04-26
EPISCOPAL CHURCH NOTES.

The addresses of both Miss Wilbur and
Miss Milliken at the Sunday School In
stitutS last Tuesday were spoken of most
favorably. They well deserved all that
was said OF them.
Invitations have been issued to a reccr-
ton from S to II p. m. on Tuesday. May 5.
Epiphany Parish Hall. when there will I've
an opportunity to meet Miss Mary 4. l..
Nelson. president of the Girls Friendly
Society in America. and also Miss Elise
Packard, vice president of the third prov
ince.
Work on the new st. Johns Church is
expected to begin early enough to insure
its formal opening in the fall. sufficient
money having now beer subscribed.
A program in very attractive form has
just been issued of the Mount ST. Alban
Summer School for Sunday School Work
ers to be held in Washington Cathedral
Close juno to u next. Practically the
entire instruction TO be given the assem-
bled teachers will be given by speakers
from distance who have been selected
chiefly because of their special knowledge
and ability to lecture on the subjects as
signed them. This school is held under
the joint management of the board OF
religious education of the third depart
ment and of the Washington Sunday
School Institute.
Judge William +. Norris. of the De-
partment of Justice. will deliver the sec
ond of his course of lectures to the men
OF Epiphany parish at 10 a. m. in the
body of the church tomorrow Taking
for his subjest. The Reign Of Peace"
Judge Norris will show the gradual
elimination of the causes of war
through the course OF centuries AL
though advocating international peace he
does not think IL possible, of course ex-
cept by mutual agreement and disarma-
ment through evolution.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-04-26
Not Popular at First.
Ancestry.

81 m looking up my family tree"
What are the monkeys doing ?'-Bos-
TO Transcript.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-02-22
MORE THAN THIRTY YEARS OLD
Southern HALLWAY Supply Company
Has Reputation that Extends
Enr and Wide.

The Southern Hallway Supply Com
pany, whose home is ut 1923 East
Main Street, is one of the Oldest and
most reliable houses in the South.
Their name has been household
word TO users OF machinery supplies
for over thirty years, and they are
the oldest dealers in tinplate, bar iron
and roofing in the entire South. This
hrm carries n large stock OF every
thing In the machinery supply and met
al business, and enjoy reputation
second to none for fair and square
dealing. You need not hesitate to send
them n mail order for it will be priced
at the lowest possible market prices.
Levin Joynes. the president of this
firm, Is one Of the most widely-knowD
men In the machinery supply business
in the Southern States. and has been
connected with the company practi-
cally from Its inception.
Charles r. Williams, vice president,
is personally known by every dealer
in mill supplies in the two Carolinas,
having represented the firm for about
eleven years on tho road.
ID! i. Doyle. secretary treasurer, is
one Of tho most up-to-date credit men
in the whole section, and Is valued
highly by the firm.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-02-22

sale fancy groceries and fine candies.
Every month in fifteen years with
very few eXceptons) they have In
creased their sales over the correspond
ing month OF the previous year. hav-
ing outgrown their quarters three
times. To-day they own q large cor
ner lot at the G. &, O. and S. A. l..
tracks. whcih under their constantly
increasing trade, will soon force them
to occupy. When they do build they
expect to show Virginia and her many
visitors what real wholesale and
manufacturing plant looks like.
This firm has built its enviaDle repu-
tation on a four-sided foundation
high quality, low prices. prompt ser
vice and Thoughtful attention to de-
tails. Nearly all orders--no matter how
large or small-go forward the same
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-02-22

day they are received. Their unwrlt-
ten but .invariabIe motto has been:
Up to representation or return; and
their receiving almost half of their
business unsolicited proves the mer-
chants endorsement of such fair and
liberal methods.
The quality OF their Shirley canned
goods. sold all over the Nirginias and
Carolinas has been SO persistently and
consistently held up to perfection that
to-day their Shirley asparagus toma-
toes. corn, peaches, pears, apricots and
many other fruits and vegetables un-
der this name are recognized as the
standard of excellence. Their Puritan
elders and vinegars are sold In seven
states, and are everywhere acknowl-
edged by chemists, customs inspectors.
customers and consumers TO be the
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-02-22

purest and best to be had. every drop
being sold on e written guarantee.
Fleming & Christian Company's stick
candy, every pound OF which Is manu-
featured by them. is in practically
every store In t..eir territories. and
you couldn't give any other make 10
many of these who have been handling
it for years. They also manufacture
many of their creams. mixtures and
other grades of fine candies. The pop
ularity of their candy is we'll attested
by the fact that their full force Is kept
busy every working day in the year
and many nights. and they have recent
ly had to increase their present ca
pacity by operating in an additional
building
They claim to have the most COM
plete and up-to-date line of fancy gro
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-02-22
A. B. CLARKE & SON
Big House-SheIf and Heavy Wood
ware--CnrriaEe md Wagon Ma
tcriais and Cutlery.

Among the representative concerns
that have helped to make Richmond
the leading trading centre Of the South
ware Company. Their handsome store
and warerooms are centrally located
at 1915 East Main Street This entire
building, as we'll as a warehouse on
Thirteenth Street, is required to carry
| their stock Of goods.
This business was established in
| 1880 and to-day, though one OF the
oldest in the city, it is one of the most
up-to-date concerns in this line in the
| South.
They carry large stock OF heavy
| hardware. such as anvils. vises, drills,
forges. horseshoes. nails, bolts, bar
iron and steel. wheels. aXles. springs,
hubs, spokcs, rims and all kinds of
tools for wood and metal workers.
Their No. 10 catalogue shows these
goods. and will be mailed upon request.
Shelf hardware. locks OF all kinds.
| hinges, and building hardware -gener-
ally, besides many other goods not
usually found in ordinary catalogues,
are illustrated in their No. catalogue,
which will be gladly sent also on re-
quest.
Everybody knows this house stands
for quality.
Their prices arc always low. but the
quality OF their goods Is the best, and
quality Is always remembered long
after tho cost is forgotten. SO people
have been saying for moro than half
century: you got It at Clarke's; then
you've got the best"
That a great record.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-02-22
STORY OF GROWTH
How Three Richmond Boys know
Their Business From the
Ground I'm,

About fifteen years ago three young
mcn-oEe n buyer of marked ability,
another an expert Office manager and
another a sales managerial born and
reared In the wholesale fancy grocery
and candy business. Incorporated their
ambition. energy, experience and little
capital of $4,000. under the name OF
Fleming & Christian Company. which
Is now located in the centre of Rich
mond's tremendous wholesale district
and which. with it's earned capital and
surplus of nearly $4,000. is the ac-
knowledgcd leader IN tleir lne---whole-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-02-22

ceries and fine candles in tho South
and Will welcome an opportunity to
provo II.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-05-06
THE. THAW CASE.
New Move by New York Lawyers
Reported.

SherbrOOke, Aug. 30.-It was re-
ported in Sherbrooke early today
that Superior Judge Hutchinson, re-
turning from his vacation. has agreed
to grant to Canadian lawyers acting
for New York State u writ of habeas
corpus calling for the production of
Harry X. Thaw in court at once.
This move. if carried out, might de
feat Thaw's lawyers in their attempts
to keep him in jail indefinitely. Will
liam Travers Jerome, who represents
New York state here i'm the Thaw
case refused tn affirm or deny the
report. Judge Hutchison is a brother
Judge of Superior Judge Globensky.
Dominion immigration authorities.
who had left town. hurried back here
to await new developments. Samuel
Jacobs. chief counsel for New York.
held conference i'm the matter with
Mr.. Jerome that lasted until mid
night.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-05-06
PEILAGRA CONFERENCE SEPT ).
DIR. SambOn Principal Speaker ut
Meeting at Spartanburg.

Spartanburg. Aug. 29.--Deflnite an
nouncement Is made that the pellagra
conference in this city, at which DR..
Louis w. SambOn, of the London
school Of Tropical Medicine, will be
the principal speaker, will be held
Wednesday, September g. The date
had to be postponed from the time
originally set because of DR.. Sambon's
delay in arriving in this country.
Among the distinguished out-of-
town physicians who have accepted
invitations to the conference are: DR..
j. w. BabcOck, Columbia, superin-
tendent of the State Hospital for the
Insane; DIR. Robert Wilson, superin-
tendent of the State board of health;
DR.. c. ii. Lavinder, of the public
health service. Savannah; DR.. Il. ].
Mccormack, Bowling Green, KY, Sec
retary of the American Medical AS
sociation; DIR. George y. Miller
Rhincbeck. n. Y; Drs. George G..
Mizell. G.. M. Miles and s. II. Rob-
crtr, Atlanta. and Dr. H. ] Wood, Will
nington, y. c.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-05-06
MONEY FOR MILITIA.
South Carolina 10 Receive S57, 900.

Washington. Aug 29.-Announce-
ment was made today by the war de-
partment OF amounts allotted to the
various state militia organizations un +.
der two appropriations of $4,000, 900
each. one for promotion of rifle prac-
tice. and arms. equipment and camp
purposes. the other for supplies and
ammunition. The money was appor.
toned according To- enlisted strength,
New York heading the list with II, 900
men. Among the allotments are the
following: Virginia, $4,000; North
Carolina. $4,000; South Carolina,
$4,000: Georgia, $4,000; Alabama,
$1,000: Florida, s3s.OOO; Tennessee.
$4,000; Louisiana. $51. 900: Missis-
sippi. $4,000; Arkansas. $50, 900. and
Texas. 100000.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-05-06
N-LEXINGTON ANNEXATION.
Election Likely to Follow COmmis.
siOn's Favorable Report.

Lexington, Aug. 29.-Messrs. John
Bell Towill, w. Q. Jackson, Luther
p. Williamson and Henry ]. Lyles,
comprising the commission recently
appointed by Governor Blease in the
matter Of annexing portion Of
Lexington county to Aiken, have fin
ished their work and have made q
favorable report to the governor,
who it is thought, will order an cleo
ton to decide the matter at an early
date. The commission states that the
requirements of the law have been
complied with in every particular.
According to the survey recently
made by three engineers, the territory
proposing to go TO Aiken contains 135
square miles. taking in the whole ST.
600 acres, with taxable value of
about 100000.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-05-06

nh Lines Seem to BE Showing Pros
n perity In That Town.

= Bishopville. Aug. 2s.--Judging
from expression OF the bankers, mer-
chants. postmaster and railroad agents
this town has had fine business
year. While II has in SOME cases cost
more to do business than ever before,
still the increased business has made
mp for the increased cost and all bus
fness seems to be doing we'll and fac
Ing the fall with full assurance that
collections will be good, and the peo-
Ile are In far better shape financial
~ at the close of this business year
~ m ever before.
Interviews with the leading bankers
show that more business has been
done than ever before. at least more
money has been loaned. This, taken
into consideration with the amount
or fertilizers and farm supplies
bought for cash. shows the farmers,
the backbone OF the city business en-
terprises, are I'm better shape than
ever before. The outlook Is also good
Tor the harvesting Of fine crop of
all products and especially of small
grain crops. Lee county never
makes failure on cotton. some years
IL makes more than others, but al
ways q good average crop.
This. taken In connection with the
amount OF building operations going
on. which involves larger expendi-
ture OF money than ever before, makes
the business outlook here the very
best
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-05-06
VERY ENCOURAGING, SAYS BRY-
AN.
Secretary of State Thinks Mexico
VIII Come Around.

Philadelphia, Aug. 29.-"I am
glad to say that the Mexican matter
looks very encouraging at the present
time and l believe it is going to grow
brighter every day." declared Sec
retary of State William Jennings
Bryan today at Doylestown, where he
delivered a lecture. II anticipate no
trouble, believing that good sense and
Judgment on the part of Mexico will
eventually prevail"
When asked if it was true that
President Huerta had requested John
Lind to return to Mexico City for the
purpose of arranging a compro-
mise on the proposals of the United
States, Mr. Bryan said:
"Mr. Lind is still at We're Cruz. How
long he will remain there and wheth-
er he will go to Mexico City for fur
ther negotiations l am not prepared
to say. That is something that has
not been decided
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-05-06
eoT10h CONDITION ia.
DETERIORATION OF s.7 POINTS
DURING PAST MONTH.
Next Greatest Decline In August I'm
Past Ten Years - South Carolina
Among states showing Improve
,scnt-Condtaion Month Ago 8i.i
Fer Cent-Tcn-Year Average 1875
Per Cemt--IIeavy LOSSES I'm Texas,
Oklahoma and Missouri.

New York. Aug. 2s.--Reports from
1.s3s special correspondents OF the
Journal of Commerce. bearing an av-
srass date Of August 70. show q con-
dition Of cotton OF TIA per cent. az
compared with all per cent month
ago. or a loss OF s.T points.
Only once In the past ten years
has this decline In August been ex-
cssded. namely. the year 1911. when
II was 14.s points; and the ten
year average loss IL about 60 points.
Condition year ago was 75.4 per
cent. while in 1911. the banner year.
n was 72.s per cent and 7O.7 per
cent in 1910.
The tsn-ysar average Is 1876 per
cent, II remains te be seen how far a
loss Of 81 points IN condition will be
Offset by an increase OF s6s.Ooo acres
over last year. or about 2i LIZ per
cent. .sgr
PsrcsntAse condition by states fol-
lowa. t X t7fi
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-05-06
STATE MUST BORROW $500, 900.
Jones and Carter Consider Bids -
May Announce Action Today.

Columbia, Aug. 29.--Tne financial
board of the State was in session all
of today considering bids for borrow
ing 100000 necessary to meet the
running expenses of the State govern
ment until the tax money comes in.
Several propositions were submitted
to them, all of which were carefully
considered and taken under advise
ment. The findings of the board are
expected to be made public tomor-
row.
Comptroller General Jones and
state Treasurer Carter were at the
meeting, but Governor Blease, the
other member Of the board did not
attend.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-05-06
Vol. XXXVII. No. 3.
GOVERNORS IN CONVENTION.
EXECUTIVES CON.
CLUDE MEETING.
Gov. Dunno Talks of Growth OF
Public Utilities. Colauitt Again
Blows OF Steam.

Colorado Spring, Aug. 29-Govern-
ors from rs States who have been at
tending the Conference Of Governors,
which closed a three day session at
noon today, devoted the last few hours
of their stay to studying the convict
system of road building. Following
the closing of the conference at noon,
the State executives were taken on an
automobile t0 'er several miles Of
highway ny road constructed
by conviq/ ; ,Srrow the governors
will leay y enver.
The A. Of the session of the
Conf = for Governors today was
an 9 8 by Gov. Edward F. Dunno
. IS, who spoke on the growth
- dic control Of utilities. His ADJ
y. was an extensive treatise on the
1elopment Of the plan In the various
oates of the Union, more particularly
since 1905, when the movement be-
gan to show itself in definite form.
The tendency is plainly in the di-
rectiOn Of the control Of public utili-
ties" he said. 1.-The movement is ad-
vancing by leaps and bounds and
believe that within few years there
will not be State which has not a
public utility commission empowered
by law to control the service Of the
corporations of the State. If the con-
troll shall fail, as 1 believe it will not,
then the ony alternative left is pub
lie ownership and operation of utili-
ties"
II would send every United States
soldier into Mexico to protect Ameri.
can women, if necessary" declared
Gcv. o. 3. Colquitt of Teaxs, In 4
speech at banquet in connections
with the conference here last night.
Il know that am treading on dan
gerous grounds, but the United States
should not stand idly by while Ameri@
cans are being murdered and outraged
In the rebellious republic"
Gov. Colquitt sprang the satios3
Of the evening with his utterances on
the Mexican situation, which were in
marked contrast to the statements OF
Secretary Franklin K. Lane of the
interior department. praising Presi-
dent Wilson and his cabinet for their
work.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-05-06
The Booster Spirit.
Manning Times.

MANNING Times
The spirit actuating the business
men of Sumter To make that city
tobacco market demonstrates what
can be accomplished if selflshness Is
laid aside and all do their share to-
ward drawing business. Manning
can get many things To help make
business if her business men will do
their duty, but if they wait for the
other man to do it so as to take ad-
vantage of his efforts, without doing
anything themselves, nothing will be
done. and the town must jog along
the same old way.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-05-06
Will Furnish New Club ROOMS.

The contract for the furnishings of
the new Elks' Club Rooms on the
corner of North Main and HAMPTON
avenue has been awarded to the Car
concern will begin pacing the furni-
ture as soon az the building is in
shape tn receive it,; the furnishings
Ter the new club rooms are elaborate
hut scrviceablc and of solid construc-
ton.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-05-06
INTELLIGENCER SOLD.
One Of Oldest Semi -Wccklics i'm the
State Bought by Anderson Men.

Anderson, Aug. 2S.-The Anderson
lntelligcncer, one of the oldest semi
weekly papers in She state, has been
sold to syndicate of local people
and the transfer will be made on
September /. The deal has been in
progress for several days. The price
has not been made public, but it is
understood on good authority that it
is between $4,000 and $4,000. The
lntclligenccr has n wide circulation
and has been a good paying proper
ty. The editor and proprietor was V.
B. Cheshire.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-05-06
DEFER SPEER INQUIRY.
House Committee Decides to Take
No Action Uuil Late In the Au.
tumn.

washington, Aug. 2S.-InvestigatiOn
of charges against Federal Judrc
Emory Spccr of Macon, Ga. was post -
pohcd today by the house judiciary
committee until late autumn bccausc
of the pressure of business I'm con-
SreSs ana representations that Judge
Specr's health would he cndanpered
were he to come to WASHINGTON at
this time of year.