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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-02-18
AMEND TAX LAW.
william Fortune Tells of Conference
With Oscar Underwood. No Action
Now.

Indianapolis. Ind. Feb. 15.-That
the income tax law may be amended
by congress to meet objections voiced
BY business interests was the state
ment made here today by William
fortune Of indianapolis. chairman of
q committee, representing the Cham
bers OF Commerce in mnay large
cities. The committee was appointed
to inquire into requirements OF the
new law.
In a conference at Washington,
Mr. Underwood, chairman Of the
house committee on ways and means, u
said Mr.. Fortune, told us that he
does not think 1t necessary, according
to law. to report any income on which
there are exemptions or on which
there have been deductions at the
source. He does not think 1t Is neces-
sary to require certificates from for
eign owners Of American securities.
There seemed to be danger that on
account of troubles connected with
tho income law there might start an
avalanche OF selling BY foreign own
ers OF American bonds
"Mr. Underwood advised our com
mittee that congress could not now
make any changes in the law before
March l and ~ the first Of the indl-
vidual returns must be made by that
time, 1t would make no difference II
the notifications to be made by con.
grcss should be deferred until near
tho end of the year"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-02-18
MAN MEETS FATAL ACCIDENT
j.. u. NORRIS ACCIDENTALLY
KILLED MONDAY AFTER.
NOON.
Was Struck I'm Head by Wire Lever as
He Was Building Fence ON j. II.
Myers Place near White Siding
Died Several Hours After Receiving
Blow.

Mr.. j. d. Norris, overseer for Mr.
j. II. Myers. met with a fatal acci-
dent on Monday afternoon while
erecting q wire fence near White Sid
Ing. In some way the Instrument
failed to catch in the meshes Of the
wire and the lever few back, striking
Mr.. Norfris on the temple. He was
Knocked unconscious and died from
the effect OF the blow several hours
later. The accident took place about
noon and death came between s and
o'clock In the afternoon.
negro and white man were
working with Mr. Norris at the time
and they at once went to Myers store
and telephoned to Sumter for a doc
tor. who arrived In less than half an
hour. but he was unable to do any
thing to save the injured man. The
accident was a most unfortunate one
and the people of the community
deeply deplore Mr.. Norris tragic
death. and heartfelt sympathy is felt
for the widow.
Mr. Norris was about 40 years OF
age and Is survived by his wife and
one small chilli. He was we'll thought
Of in the community and was an
excellent farmer. lie leaves a broth
er. Mr.. Hamp Norris of Sumter and
several sisters. Mrs. 7. r. Richardson
Sumter: Mrs J w. Rogers, Lynch
burg; Mrs. j. A. Boykin. Mt. Pleas
ant: Mrs. c. L. Simpson. Monroe, N.
c.; and Mrs c. A. Johnson, Salisbury,
N. c.
The funeral services were held
Tuesday afternoon at the cemetery.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-02-18
EXPOSITION By SUNS RAYS.
Ulivi Gives Secret OF Blowing Up Tor
pedoes TO Italy.

Florence, Italy. Feb. IA sue
cessful experiment of exploding tor
pedoes from a long distance by means
of the ultraviolet rays. discovered by
Iuilo Ulivi. was carried out here to-
day. Signor Ulivi has given his Sc
ret to the Italian government.
Although today's experiment was
secret, it became known that Admiral
Pietro Fornari had placed in the river
Arno two torpedoes charged with
smokeless gunpowder and two others
with black gunpowder.
The ultraviolet ray apparatus was
operated from the tower of the Pal
azzo Capponi, two miles away. Less
than three minutes was required to
explode the four torpedoes.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-02-18
CONVENTION BEST ON RECORD,
SUNDAY SCHOOL SESSIONS END
AT ANDERON.
Dlesates Hear Enjoyable Music and
splendid Addresses just Before the
AdJournment-

Anderson. Feb. 13.--The S7th an
nual convention OF the Sunday School
association has indeed proved to be
the beat ever" as its promoters had
confidently prophesied. The final ses-
sion was held tonight in the Baptist
church. The song service was again
the effective introduction TO the exer-
cises. The Rev. q. p. Watson was
requested to lead the convention in
prayer.
Mrs. Bryner gave a review OF the
continent. showing the proportion in
Sunday school attendance to popula-
ton as one TO seven. She insisted
that every school should have each Of
the four departments working sep
arately In the elementary division.
BY special request Mt. Carman sang
solo. MY Soul 10 So Happy In
Jesus"
DIR. L. ". Galley Of Philadelphia
placed especial emphasis upon the i'm
portance OF Sunday school work. "The
hope OF the world Is the children"
is only n half truth. The other half
" THE despair OF the world 10 the
children who are not saved and
trained for godliness." The three
fold purpose OF the teacher IL this,
TO teach pupils to know. to be. to do
The place of meeting for next year
was left In the hands Of the execu-
tive committee.
The committee on nominations pre-
sented Its report: T. T. Hyde. Charles
ton. president: j. z. wannamaker,
ST Matthews. vice president. These
were the only changes In the general
officers OF the state.
The usual resolutions Of thanks for
hospitality and other courtesies shown
the convention were adopted by a
unanimous vote. Mr.. Durham. Miss
Vandiver. Mr. Carman and Mr.. Her
bert took part In closing words to
the convention.
Chairman Pendleton presented a
resolution OF commentator for Miss
vandiver and II was unanimously
adopted by a rising vote.
The convention sang God Be With
You." Dr. Pendleton pronounced the
benediction and the convention ad-
journed sine die.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-02-18
WOULD HONOR PRESIDENT FIN.
LEY.
Asks That Southern hallway Scholar
ships Be Named for Him.

washington. Feb. 15.--As a fitting
memorial to the late President Finley
and In recognition OF his interest In
agricultural education In the South.
President Fairfax Harrison. Of the
Southern Railway. has addressed q
letter to the heads OF each Of the
nine State agricultural colleges In
South suggesting that the agricui-
turai scholarships which President
Finley inaugurated In the early part
OF 1912 be designated: Southern
Railway Scholarship; William Wilson
Finley Foundation"
These scholarships which offer
complete courses in agriculture TO
deserving farmer boys who live m
counties traversed by Southern Rail-
way and affiliated lines and who would
DO unable TO secure the advantages of
such an education without this aid,
are maintained In the following insti-
tutions: Kentucky State University
Lexington. KY: State College OF Ag-
riculture and Mechanic Arts. Raleigh
N. c.. University OF Tennessee. Knox.
Vile. Tenn. University Of Flor
Gainesville. Fla. Georgia State Col.
iegc OF Agriculture and Mechanic
Arts. Athens. Ga. Mississippi Agri-
cultural and Mechanical College. Ag.
ricultural College. Miss. Alabams
Polytechnic Institute. Auburn, Ga.
Clemson Agriculture College. Clemson
College. 3. c.. and Virginia Polytech.
mic Institute. Blacksburg. Va.
In inaugurating these scholarships
the late President Finley was follow
ing his policy of lending every prac
tical aid In the agricultural develop
ment OF the territory served by tn,
Southern Railway and affiliated com
panies. Each young man accepting
scholarship must agree to- engage II
agricultural work, to teach agricul
ture. or TO work on an expcrimen
farm for at least three years In ter
ritory touched by ono OF tho line
making tho offer. The details as 4
the conditions under which the schO'
arships arc awarded arc I'm the hand
OF the college heads.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-02-18
ENGLAND TAKES ACTION,
WILL PROTECT LIVES OF CITI.
ZENS IN MEXICO.
Admiral Directed to Send Arms and
Force OF Marines to Guard British
Legation In City OF Mexico and
Protect British Lives II Emergency
Arises.

London. Feb. 1es.-Great Britain
today notified the powers that she in
tends to protect British citizens in
Mexico.
Under secretary Of foreign affairs in
the house Of commons declared that
the British Admiral in Mexican wa
tors had been authorized to send to
the British legation in Mexico City
any arms and marines necessary to
defend British lives II an emergency
arisAs-
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-02-18
Married.

Rembcrt. Feb. iG.---Mr. j. H. Win
gate or Elliott. S. c.. and Miss Minnie
l.. Brown were quietly married AZ the
homo OF tho brides father. Mr.. ID. q.
Brown. at Rembert. on wednesday.
February iith at o'clock After
the ceremony they left for Bishop
Vile and other points and now they
are at homo with their friends at
Rcmbert.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-02-18
RED CROSS WORK.
Final Report Shows Large Number of
Seals Sold in this State.

Po'l VI the neO NFOSS seal SOmInlb-
sion Of South Carolina on the years
campaign for selling the Christmas
seals in the fight against tuberculosis
has recently been made public by
Reed Smith, who as secretary and
treasurer has had charge Of the work
in the central Office in Columbia. The
results are gratifyingly large and sue
cessful. Generous assistance and CO.
operation was received on ali sides.
116 agents from all parts of the State
Joined in the effort to make the sea.
sons success noteworthy. 1t is owing
chiefly to their earnest and enthus-
iastic efforts that the sale met with
such splendid success. Altogether a
grand total Of 100000 seals were sold
during December. realizing the hand
some sum Of $4,000. or this only 10
per cent, $4,000, goes to the Nation
al Association. The rest, with neces-
sary expensee taken out, remains in
the State for advertising and relief
work in the fight against tuberculosis.
This is the first year that a State
wide campaign has been attempted,
and neither the Commission nor the
National Association anticipated such
gratifying results. In a letter to the
Secretary. DR.. Phillip p. Jacobs Of
the National Association in New
York writes:
II am completely surprised and
very much delighted to hear Of the
remarkable sale Of Red Cross Seals in
South Carolina. When we organized
the work in your State, was hope
full that probably the sale throughout
the State would aggregate 100000 and
after Mr.. Van Blarcom returned and
gave me such a fattering report Of
sale might reach 10000 but 1t would
hardly exceed that amount. Imagine
my surprise. therefore. when l learn
ed from your letter that the sale is
approximately 250.000."
Mr.. Ernest p. Bicknell, National
Director Of the American Red Cross
in Washington writes: During 1911,
1926 seals were sold in your State
and in 1912. $3.50 were sold. You
can, therefore. readily understand
the great satisfaction we feel in the
success OF your 1913 seal campaign,
which has resulted in the sale Of
practically one quarter Of million
seals. Permit me to express to you
the appreciation Of the American Red
Cross Of the helpful cooperation of
yourself and the other members of
your committee in the fight which is
being waged against tuberculosis"
The commission naturally feels
encouraged over the years work and
cCngratulates the State and the
splendid corps Of agents on the show
, ing made. The years work has put
the Red Cross Seal Christmas move
ment on a firm footing. Most Of the
work done this year was pioneer in
nature. The next year, and the sue
ceeding years should witness even
arger returns.
Almost without exception the
agents did fine work. To give full
credit would mean to name all COM
munities in which the seals were solo.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-02-18
Schools Closed, TrnfIlc Crippic,;

Now Haven. Fct. la undrcd
OF schools have beer closed in con
drifts and bitter cold. IL ~ still snow.
Ing and trsffic ia badly Crippled
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-02-18

Incense cedar is proving valuable
for pillng on the Pacific coast where
marine borers are particularly troU-
hlesome
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-02-18

Pittsburgh. Feb. ia foot of
snow fell last night. The blizzard
continues today with undated fury
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-02-18

There are somewhat more than 500
recognized tree species In tho United
States. OF which about 100 are com
Rercially important for timber. OF
the 300 recognized species. 500 are
represented In the governments newly
acquired Appalachian forests. All
Amerl"au Species except E, very few
lubtrui tC"( ones Ou the Florida keys
and in extreme southern Texas, are TO
be found in ono or another of the nat
i0nsl forests
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-06-14
BEACHES GIVE WIDE
RANGE FOR CHOICE
Splendid Vacation Opportunities Presented by Owners of Cot
tages at Virginia Beach and Ocean View.
Both Popular.

equipped with every advantage
possessed by the largest and most up
to-date hotels. Their rooms are large.
light, airy and comfortable and the
service given makes a splendid conn
bination OF all that is desirable In
home and hotel life.
Rates Are Reasonable.
Rates given at these cottages are
reasonable. whether the length of
stay is to be q day or a week or more,
The cuisine In unexcelled A specially
is made at many Of the cottages OF
dinners OF sesfood, and the wide va
riety afforded because OF the splendid
fishing advantages possessed is a rev
elatior 70 those who for the first time
visit the beaches.
There are auouseulertts without mum
Der. and boating, bathing and fishing
provided permit Of a wide range IN
making choice of how time may be
spent
Among the cottages at Virg!n MIA
Beach are the Pocahontas. the Vic
toria Gardner. Wentworth, Arlington
Fitzhugh. FdEemere. Fairho.rne
Ferebee Taku, priftwood. Ccear
Wave. At ocean View. among others
accomm odations may be secured al
the Pullman. Pine Grove, Jordan
Comfort Newport. Sifford Belvtiere
Nansemond. Palm. Atlantic. Raleigh
Alton. Carey or Andrews.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-06-14
MOUNTAIN RESORTS
LURE VACATIONISTS
Splendid Travel Accommodation Takes Seeker For Rest
Health to Beautiful Virginia
Highlands.

have provided that every want may be
supplied
The amusements TO be had at these
places are as many as the mind can
devise Many are provided by ma
ture. Horseback riding. driving.
mountain climbing. long hikes
through cool and beautifully shaded
places, visits TO points Of interest.
and tennis. golf and other outdoor
sports are to be had. The service is
of the finest and the food provided
for those whose appetites are made
keen by the mountain air or on their
own activities, Is wholesome and pre-
/ pared In the manner that has made
Virginia famous for her cooking.
Many Beautiful Places.
In many of the mountain streams
the fishing Ia unsurpassed. rare sport
being provided the angler in the houn-
tiful supply Of trout and bass which
nature has given. =
At the mountain homes. large, spa
cious and well copstructed to meet
the requirements made upon resorts.
there may be enjoyed dancing. and
this has become a favorite pastime.
Among the delightful resorts along
the tine Of the Norfolk andl Western
are Blue Ridge Springs Peaks Of OF
ter. Natural Bridge. Roanoke Litbia
Magnesia Springs. at Rocky Mount,
the Arsenic Lithia Springs, at Shaws-
Vile: Pulaski Alum Springs. Glade
Springs. Marion. Abingdon. Luray.
Rural Retreat. wythevilie, Basic City
ard other well known places.
The Chesapeake and ohto's line
reaches many Of the most famous oil
Americas resorts, places 10 which
thousands have gone and found com
plete restoration to health and
strength The trip to many ~ these
places in beautiful one. the scenery
along the railway being beautiful IN
the extreme Among the resorts
there may be mentioned White Sui
phur Springs. Rockhrfdge Alum
Springs. Salt Sulphur Springs. Red
Sulphur Springs. Hot Springs Of ysr-
ginia. Luray Caverns. Mlllhoro Springs
Mountain Home and the Treenhriet
river Many others equally famous
suggest themselves
/ Etrginians planning vacations are
| sirgularIy blessed In having so near
/ home such q great variety Of places
! from which to choose.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-06-14

Hundreds of opportunities for the
restful recreation that the mountains
give are offered the tired by the re-
sorts In the Aileghanies and the Blue
Ridge. Dotting these mountains In
Virginia are many of the most famous
health and summer resorts IN the
world. It is not necessary that one
wishing the splendid grandeur of
mountain scenes of great forests and
| beautiful gorges, lakes or valleys,
should go beyond the borders OF Vir-
GINA.
While many OF the springs and
mountain places are open all the year
round. IT is In the summer season par
ticuiariy that the mind turns to them.
Those who seek relief from the warm
weather. from their lahors, or who
hope for restoration of health and
vigor, may turn. at little expense. 10
one or more OF the noted resorts.
Railroads running out Of Richmond
and traversing the state afford lux
ury and comfort at inexpensive outlay
when the splendid return that comes
from a week or so In the mountains
is considered.
Splendid accommodation. fast ser
vice and admirable connections are
given by both the Chesapeake and
Ohio and Norfolk and Western rail-
ways, whose lines reach. or connect
with lines reaching. the mountain no.
tells and cottages that are prepared
this summer for greater business than
ever before. Trips on the railways
may he made night or day with as
nirance OF the greatest possible de-
gree OF comfort.
Variety of Service.
The mountain place. which may o-
selected for the trip, once reached. a
great variety Of service Ia placed be-
fore the visitor, that his selection may
be exactly that which he has desired.
High M above the sea level where
the air Is pure and AL surroundings
heaithful cottages and hotels have
been erected Many have stood for
for years. becoming known through
out the world. Numerous new build
inrs have been erected for the enter
tainment Of the seeker for recreation
and All of the older Institutions have
| been kept up to date. several Of them
having been entirely rernodeled and
modern!zed. The Improvements made
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-06-14

Much thought is being given TT this
time. when heat makes life in the city
anything but pleasant, TO the summer
vacation trip. and many persons are
planning their outings. Whether to
seashore or TO mountain resorts is a
question which comes always with the
thought of a trip away from town.
And with the question comes the
very satisfying thought that both
mountain and seashore resorts are
provided by Virginia, with her
great natural wealth. Throughout
the Stae. from one end TO the other,
are TO be found springs, cooling places
and pleasure resorts The mountains
are full of them. and the seashore
has its watering places almost with
out number The selection is the My
difficult thing about the vacation F'usi-
ness. but this difficulty is not great az
II is usually determined by size of the
vacation fund
The trip that can be afforded ia the
trip that Is taken, And Virginia pre-
GENTS many opportunities, Those whose
means are limited may find many
places near home where a quiet, rest
fui. refreshing period, of such dura-
ton as the vacationist may choose.
Others who have planned and who are
able to enjoy more extended STAYS at
more distant points, also have many
places before them from which to
choose.
Noted Seashore Resorts.
The seashore offers many noted re-
sorts. those to which the sun n1er
finds people coming from all parts
Of the country. Among them. and
they afford at reasonable cost en-
iovahie stays, may be mentioned the
points about Norfolk, the capes and
on the bay. Famous beaches are
Virginia Beach and Ocean View and
other popular places suggest them
selves.
At all these watering places the
fishing and bathing are the best 70
be found anywhere in America, and
splendid sport may he enjoyed AZ the
same time ono is really resting. There
are no tedious or firing experiences
when on every hand every desire Is tc
be granted by persons who have with
them years or experience IN giving BE-
sistance to visitors. The service a.
I the many cottages that line tbs
beaches IS the best TO be found IN tins
country. the Unborn hospitality Of Nir
gnfans aiding in various ways tn max
ing resort life ideal.
! The Gotta ges are modern. beins
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-06-14
HOTEL
IS POPULAR HOUSE
HAS RECENTLY BEEN REMOVAL.
| ED AND MODERNIxFD. PLACE
FOR CONVENTIONS

The Lexington hotel. one oS Rich
mnnd's landmarks. and popular hos
telry. is located on Main street and
In proximity to the Wholesale district
and the railroad stations. Excellent
service liz given and the charges are
reasonable. 1t Is "a very popular place
for business men TO get their lunches
because 1t is convenient and the meals
are all that could be desired
The hotel has recently been reno-
waited and r,odernized and every con-
renience Ia now given the guests that
can be found In any hotel of its size.
Every courtesy is extended the visit
ors and the guests are made to feel
at home the minute they enter the
lobby.
Small conventions are frequently
held in the Lexington and adequate
accommodations can be arranged for
these IN the auditorium adjoining the
dining room.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-06-14

One OF the most modern OF the
States resort hotels is the new Mas-
sanetta- which has Just been complet-
ed and which Is ready for occupancy
this summer at Massanetta Springs in
Rockingham county. The new hotel
is as well equipped as any OF the
great hostelries to be found In the
large cities and every comfort and
convenience that can be devised by
hotel builders Is provided. There are
fifty private baths. a number Of pub
lie baths, hot and cold water, and
complete electric light and telephone
systems.
The Massanetta hotel La controlled
by the Massanetta and Rawley Springs
company, which also controls the
famous Rawley Springs hotel. Both OF
these fashionable mountain summer
resorts are easily reached by automo-
bile from Harrisonhurg, Va, Both
places are under the personal super
vision of ]. r, Lupton. who is gen
eral manager Of the company. ana
have been put in the best OF condi-
ton.
The Massanetta Springs hotel can
comfortably accommodate three hun
dred guests, every room being an out
side room, well ventilated and screen
ed. A large. new. beautiful dining
room, with a seating capacity for
three hundred guests. together with a
large ball room and general recep-
ton lobby. large enough to comfort
ably seat several hundred people; with
spacious and well shaded porches OF
sixteen and one-half feet width and
one hundred and forty-four feet long,
on either side OF >the hotel building
make this one OF the most attractive
ard comfortable hotels In the South.
The Spa of America.
The Rawiye Springs hotel Is located
in the mountains. 1000 feet above the
sea level and Is one of the renowned
health resorts OF the State. While the
hotel building Ia not so large as that
at Massanetta Springs, the house Ia
handsomely furnished and has sixty
Ave rooms, not including the parlors,
a dining room with a seating capacity
of 125. a large ball room, ten-pin
alleys and pool rooms.
Rawley Ia the renowned Spa Of
America, SURPRISING the old world re-
sorts In grandeur and beauty and In
dryness Of climate. The climate ~
the Rawley Springs Is a distinct fea-
ture OF health and comfort. The eli
mate liz perhaps the most remarkable
to be found anywhere In the United
States--the air Is full Of ozone. 90
very dry and pure. and 80 exhtliratinA
SfConttnua6onS fourth -Da4A,l !. "