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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-10-31
Tribute Of Respect.

Whereas. Almighty God. In His
Wisdom has deemed 1t best to remove
from our midst one of our faithful
and efficient trustees. Mr.. Adolphus j.
Goodman, Trustee of School District,
shiloh No. 13.
Therefore be 1t resolved that we.
the Sumter County School Trustees
Association, while we humbly bow In
submission to the Divine VIII. deeply
deplore this sad loss to our Associa-
ton. which we recognize as a severe
loss to our county, and our deepest
sympathy Is hereby extended to his
bereaved loved ones. on whom the
blow falls with more severity.
Resolved that these resolutions be
spread upon the minute book of our
association and that they be publish
ed in our county papers. and copy be
forwarded to the family Of our de-
ceased friend and co-laborer.
j. M. KOLB.
w. w. GREEN,
j. H. HAYNSWORTH.
Committee on Resolutions
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-10-31
RECOVERED STOLEN AUTONO-
BILE.
Car Shipped to New York is Located
by ID. c. Shaw Company.

The d. G. Shaw company have lust
recovered an automobile in New York
city, which was shipped there by a
man giving his name as B. Steinhart.
to whom it was sold several months
ago, but who had not finished paying
Tor 1t. Steinhart, who is said to be a
travelling salesman, with poker as an
ailesed side line, has been making his
headquarters in South Carolina for
some time, but recently decided to
ieaVe. 1t is understood that he ship
ped the car to New York by Clyde
Line, where he has been located re-
Gently.
Inc car was bought by Steinhart
last summer. At that time he paid
part on the car. Since then he gave
a check for the rest of the money.
but the check was turned down at the
bank. In the meantime he made his
departure for New York. A voung
man from Manning, who went to New
York with Steinhart, had q disagree
ment with him after they got there
and notified the Shaw company where
the car was. Mr.. Erwin Shaw was
sent by the company to New York to
get the car, which he did and he
leaves today by Clyde Line ship for
Charleston, from which place he will
bring the car back to Sumter. The
car is a Ford touring car in good con-
dition.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-10-31
Funeral Of Mrs. Purdy,
From The Daily Item, Oct. 27.

From The Daily Item, Oct. q.
The funeral services over the re-
mains of Mrs. Hattie H. Purdy. wife
Of Judge Robert O. Purdy, were held
at the residence this morning at IL
O'Clock with a large gathering of
friends and relatives of the deceased
and her husband in attendance. The
services were conducted by the Rev.
D. M. Mcleod, pastor of the Trinity
Methodist church, to which Mrs.
Purdy has belonged and DR.. Watson
B. Duncan Of Orangeburg. After
the services at the house, the funer-
al procession made it's way to the
cemetery. Here the remaining SER
vices were held and the body was
placed in the grave, which was piled
high with many beautiful bouquets Of
flowers, which were brought by sor-
rowing friends to attest their love
for the departed.
Many OF those at the funeral came
from Manning, Bishopville, Columbia
and other surrounding points, the at
tendance being one of the largest at Q
funeral in this city in several years.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-10-31

Gen. DeWet in the South African
war was commander in chief Of the
Orange Free State forces. He was
commandant at Ladysmith and was
sent to relieve Gen. Cronje as second
in command. After Cronje's surren-
der he received full command. He
was signatory Of the Verening peace
conference and was appointed min
lister Of agriculture in 1907.
Gen. DeWet opposed the govern
ment's action in the present war and
early in October attempted to speak
at a meeting held in protest, but was
prevented by demonstration Of some
sympathizers Of Gen. Luis Botha
premier Of the Union Of South Africa
Brig. Gen. Byers was also a noted
figure of the South African war and
was chairman of the Verening peace
conference. Last September he re.
signed as commandant general Of the
Union defense force because of his
disapprOval Of Great Britain's sending
expeditions to conquer German South.
west Africa.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-10-31
DIR. Courtney Returns.

DR.. c. Fl. Courtney has returned to
the city after having been called to
Aiken on account of the death Of his
father, Mr.. ]. c. Courtney. Mr..
Courtney has been in bad health for
several months, but his death at this
time was unexpected and will come as
sad news to his friends here who
pleasantly remember several short
visits which he made to this city
to visit his son, DR.. Courtney.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-10-31
PERSONAL NEWS.

Mr.. and Mrs. r. M. Jenkins. of ST.
Charles. spent Monday in the city.
Mr.. ID. ". Keels. Of Rembert, was
In town Monday.
Mra N. L. Burns Is visiting her son,
Mr.. w. b. Burns on Hampton Ave.
Mra J. q. n. Wilder Is attending
the state fair.
Mrs. Jane costin. who has been
spending some time In Florence with
Mr.. and Mrs. w. b. Costin returned
to the city this week. accompanied
BY her little granddaughter. Miss
Kathleen Costin.
Mr.. Alfred Scarborough is at home
from Davidson College for q few
days visit to his parents.
Mr.. Earle Rowland is spending the
weekend with his parents here; he
attends Davidson college.
Miss Alleyne Ridsili. Of summerton.
spent Thursday In the city.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-10-31
AN APPROACHING MARRIAGES.
Mias Dorothy Owens Of Clinton ana
Ar. w. ~. Scott OF nishopville TO
Wed Saturday.

A marriage Of interest to Sumter
people In that Of Miss Dorothy Blake
v Owens Of Clinton and Mr.. w. Ma
rion Scott OF Bishopville which will
taxa place at the First Presbyterian
Church Of Clinton at Clinton. 8. c., on
Saturday. October 2lst at 8 o'clock In
the afternoon.
The announcement of their wedding
at this time comos az q surprise to
many OF their friends. as II had been
tlrst announced that tho marriage
would take place the middle Of De-
csmber. For various reasons the we'd
ding has been pushed up and will take
place nearly two months sooner than
nrst announced. Mr.. Scott leaves
Bishopvil,e Friday and will be Joined
here BY his brother. b. +. Scott, who
viii bs his best man.
Miss Owens has many friends In
this section Of the State and will be
welcomed to this part Of the country
by them. when she comes to make her
home. She is Q graduate Of the Col
legs for Women and has visited
friends In Sumter. Last winter she
taught at Bishopvi.le and made many
friends there. Mr.. Scott was princi
pal and eoInJnandant O: the Calhoun
high school for several Years and re-
sissed 70 accept position as super
intsndsnt of-the B'sopville schools. He
- . graduate Of che Citadel and has
made succeas at teaching. his chosen
profession.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-10-31
NO DATE FOR ADJOURNMENT,
SENATE REFUSES TO SET DAY
FOR DEPARTURE.
Market Bill Rejected, as 1t Is not
Considered Emergency Legislation"
Clifton Bill Goes to Conference.

Columbia, Oct. 2S.-Again yesterda,
an effort was made in the senate to fia
the time Of adjournment. This was
debated at some length, when the
Williams resolution, indicating Thurs.
day, was brought up. 1t was laid on
the table by vote Of 10 to 13.
The Warren-S Shirley -Gasque house
bill, creating a marketing agency for
the different counties, was killed on
second reading. Two reports had been
returned by the agricultural commit
tee. The minority was without rec.
ommendation." The majority indi.
Gated that the measure did not come
within the category Of "emergency''
legislation. An amendment was Of
fered by Senator Lawson, reducing
the appropriation for each county
from $500 to 500, but the majority
report was adopted before the amend
ment could be considered.
The joint resolution by Senator Cliff
ton, amending article 10, section 2 of
the constitution. received its third
reading. This relates to the issue of
bonds, and fight was made to
change the denomination Of the pro-
posed bonds from $50 to IS, 10 and
$50.
This was lost and the resolution
adopted by q vote Of 81 to 8.
Another bill receiving it's third read
Ing was by Senator Hough, and en-
powered the town Of Lancaster to as
sess abutting property for permanent
improvements.
A joint resolution from the house,
providing pay for the managers of
the special election of rural police law
In Laurens county was also passed.
Senator Clifton's bill, which would
discard the cumbersome features of
the present eight box election law,
was returned from the house with
amendments. A motion of on-con-
currence was adopted and the meas
ure will be adjusted in free confer
ence.
Invitations were received in the SEN
ate from the demonstration forces
from the different counties, exhibiting
at the State fair. These were accept
ed and the senator's will view the ex-
hibits this afternoon from to Z
o'clock.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-10-31
CENSORSHIP POLICY BROADEN
ING.

local German Receives Interesting
Data From Home Folks.
1T has always been Germany's
policy to keep secret. as musch as pos
sible. all military operations" said
Mr.. Felix stoide this morning. In
talking to an Item reporter. "how-
ever from what I can gather from
clippings from the home newspapers
I receive and from letters from the
homo folks. our strict censorship
policy is gradually being broadened,
and believe that soon we will get an
abundance OF authentic information
regarding the war from important
German centers." Mr.. steide Is q
native German In business here. and
very naturally keeps well posted on
the late war news.
Mr.. steide received few days ago
. long letter from his home folks at
Nordhausen. Germany. O city Of $4,000
population. This letter had not been
opened. Az previous letters were
opened and read and then Endorsed by
some army official as being devoid
Of any information concerning military
operations" M. Steide also received
recently a bundle OF clippings from
0orinap newspapers. and the mere
safe passage Of this package shows
80 kan ,f hA
sor had been removed because the
papers contain discussions Of con-
siderable import regarding the Ger
man movements. which q month age
would have been destroyed before
leaving German soil. The newspapers
OF Germany. says Mr.. steids. are urg-
Ing that the high officials Of the Ger
man army give the world authentic
news regarding the various engage
ments. as they say that Germany's
previous silence has caused her to suf-
fer prejudice at the hands Of the neu-
trai powers.
Mr.. steide's home folks write that
while few OF the manufactures are
running. there are many out of work
on account Of the closing down o.
factories whose products cannot b'
exported and also on account OF th'
fact that cotton Is not being imported
Flour and other such commodities
they say. have n fixed price. regulated
by the war department For instance
q barrel OF -four at present Is worth
IS In Germany.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-10-31
Field Sports.

When YOU keep a boy interested in
football. baseball. tennis. and the like
you lessen the chances that he will
get interested in things not so good for
him.
The Youths Companion, since it's
enlargement. gives generous space to
this matter Of athletic training. and
gets the best coaches In the country
TO write for 1t.
How to practice to become a first
rate pitcher. how to train for q race.
how to learn the newest strokes in
swimming-these and hundred other
topics Of the greatest interest to boys
to girls. too. for that matter-are
touched upon in this important de-
partment Of The Companion.
And this Ia only small part Of the
service which The Companion rend-
ers in any home which 1t enters. 1t
has points Of contact with a hundred
interests.
1t you do not know The Companion
as 1t is today. let us send you one or
two current issues free. that you may
thoroughly test the papers ruality.
We will send also the Forecast for
1916.
Every new subscriber who sends
500 for the fifty-ewo weekly issues
Of 1915 will receive free all the is
sues Of the paper for the remaining
weeks Of 1914; also The Companion
Home Calendar for 1915.
THE YOUTHS COMPANION.
144 Berkeley Street. Boston. Mass.
New subscriptions Received at this
Ofice.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-10-31
Augusta Cotton Market.

Augusta. Oct. 2S.-The offerings of
good cotton are so light that it's
market price tends to advance a lit
tie from day to day. but the demand
for lower grades is limited and they
do not quite follow. We think that the
following quotations although not off,
cial, represent the market correctly:
Augusta classification:
Strict Good Ordinary 1-4-1-2.
Low Middling to 6 is.
Strict Low Middling 1-2, 5-S.
Middling "a, z.
Strict Middling to 7 Ia.
Good Middling 1-8, 3-S.
Selected lots, containing the best
grades only. can be sold at &c for ba-
sis Of Middling but round lots con.
tanning all grades are 1-S to Ia low.
er.
The peculiar conditions surrounding
the market is irregular. If sold in 6
round lot along with Strict Good Ordi-
nary and Low Middling we do not be.
lieve we could get over 3-4 for Au.
gusta Middling cotton. but If offered by
itself or along with Strict Middline
and Good Middling we think it would
bring cents without trouble. Most OF
the good cotton is stored in the ware
houses and Is not for sale. If any
considerable quantity Of good cOttor
were to come on the market we be
lieve the difference between Middlins
and Low Middling would narrow con
siderably.
There seems to be better feeling
among the trade. although we do no
find any one who looks for any Grea
advance in prices. For the present i
Is sufficient that the decline has beer
stopped.
Dawson & Fargo.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-10-31
REBELLION IN SOUTH AFRICA.
NEW OUTBREAK OF DEyIrr AVN
BEYERS CONSIREDED Sc
RIOUS.
orange Free State and Western Tran-
svaal in InsurrcctiOn, which Govern
mcnt Expects to Deal with i'm Sum.
mary Manner.

London, Oct. 2S.-An official an
nouncement is to the effect that Gen.
Louis Botha, premier Of the Union Of
South Africa, has left for the front
London, Oct. 27.--Another rebel
lion has broken out in South Africa.
Gen. Christian DeWet and Gen. Chris
tian Frederick Beyers have taken the
lead of the rebels in the Orange Free
State and Western Transvaal
Having put down Lieut.. Col Maritz' S
rebellion in the northern province Of
Cape Colony, the government of the
Union Of South Africa now faces q
far more serious rising.
According to an official report to-
day armed rebellious commanders al
ready are in existence. The town of
HeilbronS in the northern part Of the
Orange river colony, has been seized
and government officials have been
stopped and armed citizens Of the de-
tense force have been taken from it
and disarmed.
The Union government has issued
a proclamation announcing the events
and explaining that, although it was
aware Of this rebellion's preparation,
1t had been taking steps to preserve
peace without bloodshed.
Now" continues the proclamation,
"the duty of the government is clear.
It is determined to deal with the mat
ter with a firm hand and is taking
necessary steps. The great majority
OF citizens in every province of the
union are thoroughly loyal.
When they are aware of the situ-
alton they undoubtedly will give the
government every assistance in re-
storing order and will abstain carefully
from giving the rebellious movement
encouragement or support"
Citizens are called on to be on the
alert and give the government infor-
nation and assistance and those who
have been gully Of disobedience un-
der the defense act are advised that
no action will be taken against them
IT they remain quietly at home.
Gen. DeWet is the cavalry leader
who gave the British so much trouble
in the South African war. 1t was an
nounced he had offered his services to
England.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-10-31
Resolutions of RcsDect,

Whereas God in his all wise Provi-
dence has removed from our midst and
called to his reward our comrade
friend and fellow citizen, Col. Wilson
DuPre Scarborough,
Now, Therefore, Be it Resolved that
we hereby express our appreciation of
the sterling worth and character OF
our friend and comrade in all the re-
lationships of his long and useful life
His courage and patriotism as a sol
dier and citizen, his loyal devotion tC
duty, his ready response to all Of the
calls of his country, are Il rich heri-
tage to his family and friends and
worthy Of emulation by the citizen
ship of his country.
We. the few of his surviving com
rades, extend to his family our sin
cerest sympathy, together with this
expression Of our appreciation Of tho
love and esteem in which we hold the
memory of our deceased comrade.
Resolved Further that a copy OF
these resolutions be published in the
city and county papers, and that j
copy hereof be mailed to the members
of the family.
Z. Scott Carson,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-10-31
THRIVING IN "WAR TIMES" :"
"A Littlc Figuring shows That ut Least
One Business isn't Suffering From
War Depression.

Some fellow was heard to remark
the other day that he admired the
nerve Of man who got into the mar
riage license record with the war on
and business conditions like they
were." Just for f,ln, another fellow
who heard the remark went up to the
court house and got little official
informash" on the subject, and would
you believe 1t. SD far from being a
fact that the business of d. Cupid is
suffering from war times. along with
other business concerns. it seems that
the wiley young business man is "rop-
Ing 'em In" at the rate Of q 1.-TWO for
one" increase over the same period
OF time last year, when most folks
were In better humor than at present
and cotton was bring about double
what 1t is at this time.
To be exact then, during last Sep
tember and october (1913) only IS
white marriage licenses were issued.
During the months Of September and
October just closed 80 white marriage
licenses were issued. The figures on
colored licenses are II colored in
1913 1.-TWO nonths) and As in 1914. 1t
will be seen that. at least among the
white constituency Of Mr.. Cupid, war
isn't making much difference. which
just goes to show that "things are not
always what they seem," though war
may be what Gen. Sherman said 1t
was.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-10-31
PASSED OVER VETO.
House Joins Senate in Passing Bill t.
Continue Members in Office.

Columbia. Oct. 29.-By a vote of 8
to 10, the house overrode yesterday
morning the vetC by the governor Of
the act providing that chairman OF
the finance committee and Of the ways
and means committee should remain
members Of the sinking fund commits
sion until their successors are ap-
pointed or elected. The same act was
passed over the veto Tuesday by the
senate. The act was passed in order
to clear up all doubt whether the
chairman Of the two committees of
the general assembly remained MEM
bers Of the commission in the interval
between the general election and the
cOnvening Of the general assembly.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-10-31
TO WELCOME NEW MINISTER.
Committee Appointed to Make Al
rangemcntS for Welcoming.

rangemcntS for Welcoming.
A committee consisting of Messrs.
D. w. Cuttino. II. ]. Bland and r..
X. Wilder was appointed at the First
Baptist Church on Sunday to make
ARRANGEMENTS for holding a fitting
welcome service on the arrival Of the
Rev. w. f.. Thayer, who comes to
Sumter as pastor of the First Bap-
tist Church the first of December and
breaches his first sermon there as pas
tor on the first Sunday in December.
The exercises Of welcome will be
held at the church on the first Sunday
night in December and the othc,
churches of the city will br asked e.
join I'm with the baptist Church in
giving Mr.. Thayer "A warm reception
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-10-31

Shreveport. Oct. 29.-Judge Roland
Williamson, prominent attorney
suddenly went insane today and
choked Virginia Lee. eight years old
and one year old infant to death. He
was strait jacketed.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-10-31

Chicago. Oct. ga dispatch from
York indicates that the cotton cx-
change will open about 'hc middle oi
November.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-10-31

The county tax money Is coming in
slowly. Tuesday being the day Of the
largest collections up to this time. ON
that day about $500 i'm taxes was talk -
en- In.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-10-31

WNNTED-YO to know that we are
not buying Zoe cotton. hut selling
coat suits So cheap il will pay yuu
to sell cotton at &C.. Mccollun Rr ~
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-10-31

New York. Oct. 2S.-This IL the
coolest October day In twenty-eight
years. 1t Is 81 degrees above.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-10-31
Adjutant Camp Dick Anderson
At McCOllum Bros from II to II
O'clock,

Plain black, plain white, black with
white stitched, white with black
stitched. Read other locals ana see
what get tomorrow between Il and -
O'Clock for $1.29 at MCCollum Bros
AdVt
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-10-31

Chicago, Oct. 29.-December wheat
1.13 SIS; January pork, 1885: lard
9.S7; ribs $50.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-10-31

Atlanta. Oct. 28.-Atlanta expert
enced a heavy frost this morning. The
thermometer stood at 80.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-10-31
Sweaters for Little Tots,

And school girls and boys, grown
ups too. at special prices. McCOllum
Bros.-Advt.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-10-31

SOC BOys' Union Suits for t5c.
In ribbed OF fleece at McCollum Iro,
Advt.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-04-29

The capybara looks like a clumsy
little guinea pig, but he swims like
fish and he's as much at home in the
water as any of the fnny tribe Some
of his aquatic tricks are high diving
and long swims under water.
The capybara is found in the rivers
of South America, and if he'd just
keep in the rivers he'd be all right,
but quite often he wanders out and
raids the sugar cane fields and does a
great deal of damage to the sugar
crop. AS he feeds only on vegetable
matter he keeps the banks of the
South American rivers free of vege-
tation and the beds of the streams
where the capybara lives is never
choked with moss or weeds.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-04-29
PEACHES MTH ORANGE JELLY

PEACHES WITH ORANGE JELLY
Drain the juice from halves of pre-
served peaches and set peaches in
cool place. Take one-half box of any
powdered gelatine and put over it one
cup of orange juice, When soft turn
one cup of hot peach syrup over
orange juice and gelatine. Stir until
dissolved. Allow to cool and when be-
ginning to set beat to foam with dow
er beaten. Fill the peaches with the
beaten orange gelatine and set aside
to get firm. When ready to serve
whip one cup of cream until stiff, add
one cup of peach syrup and turn over
peaches and serve with angel cakes,
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-04-29

Portland, Meas vice president
at-large of the Woman's Christian
Temperance Association Miss Anna
A. Gordon of Evanston, H., succeeds
the late Mrs. Lillian M. N. Stevens as
president of the w. C. T. u, an Of
flee first held by Frances Willard.
The new president was Frances Viii
lard's private secretary for q years.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-04-29
CREAM OF LETTUCE SOUP

Use coarse leaves of lettuce or any
that has become little wilted. Wash,
tear in pieces or chop not too fine.
Put in double boiler, with a little
onion or few celery tops. Cook until
all may be mashed. Put through
soup strainer. To each cup of let
tuce pulp add one and one-half cups
of milk, one teaspoon of butter
blended with one-half teaspoon of
flour. Boil all up quickly. Salt after
taking from fire. Serve with toast
squares. ~