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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-04-18
AS CHINA SEES THE WHITES.
Men Drag Women Around Rooms
While Most Hcllish Music" Plays.

Kansas City Star.
In his book, THE Chinese Reyolu
tion,' Arthur j. Brown reprints a
paragraph written by Chinese who
had seen much Of Europeans and
North Americans at Shanghai.
I'VE are always told that the coun-
tries of the foreign devils are grand
and rich," the Chinese observed, but
that cannot be true else what do they
all come here for?
They jump around and kick balls
as IL they were paid to do it. Again
You find them making long tramps
into the country; but that Is probably
a religious duty. for when they wave
sticks in the air nobody knows why.
They have no sense of dignity, for
they may be found walking with wo-
men. Yet the women are to be pitied,
too. ON festive occasions they are
dragged around a room to the accom-
paniment of the most hellish mu-
sic
Another interesting paragraph is
from the pen of n Chinese who had
just returned from a tour of Europe
and North America. He wrote to q
relative as follows:
You cannot civilize these foreign
devils. They are beyond redemption.
They will live Tor weeks and months
without touching mouthful of rice.
but they eat the flesh of bullocks and
sheep in enormous quantities. That is
why they smell 50 badly. They smell
like sheep themselves. Every day
they take "a bath to rid themselves of
their disagrceablc odors, but they do
not succeed. Nor do they eat their
meat cooked In small pieces. 1t is car
ried into the room i'm largo chunks
often half raw, and they cut and slash
and tear IL apart. They eat with
Knives and prongs. 1t makes civil
lied being perfectly nervous. One
fancies himself I'm the presence OF
swOrd-swallOwCrs. They even sit down
at the same table with women and the
latter are served first. reversing the
order OF nature"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-04-18
Says Sex Hygiene Does Not Belong IL
Schools.

On the subject Of the teaching of
sex hygiene in schools the editor of
the Woman's Home Companion says
in the May number:
Many sincere people, who are
urging the study Of sex hygiene in
the classroom, have much to say
about the evils Of ignorance, and
their dramatic. not to say sensational.
recital Of these evils often makes a
profound irnpr sion.
The .nciple that ignorance
makes for evil and knowledge makes
for good is not always a safe guide
in dealing with the minds and bodies
OF children. 1t might work infallibly
if all children were alike and if all
teachers were fitted to teach the les
son requiring supreme tact and almost
divine sympathy.
The Woman's Home Companion
strongly urges that sex hygicnce shall
not now be taught in our public
schools Satisfactory mechanical
methods Of giving this instruction to
children have not yet been worked
out 1t has been tried and has not
beer successful as the whole question
is still in an experimental stage, and
discussion of details should be CON
fined to normal schools and to con.
fcrences of adults, without subjectins
children to the danger Of wrong in
struction.
''In Montclair, New Jersey, q resolu.
ton was adopted calling for the ap.
pointment OF a state commission to in.
quirc into the best method OF givins
such instruction, surely step in tn,
right direction.
III is II significant fact that tn,
Board of Education of Chicago. on,
OF the first cities to introduce a spe
cial course of sex hygiene in it,
schools. has recently voted to abandon
the course"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-04-18
WILL SEEK TO Appeal.
Counsel for KOehler Would File Brief.

Washington, April 15.--Counsel for
Maj. Benjamin M. Koehler, the coast
artillery officer convicted of immoral
conduct by courtmartial at Fort
Terry n. Y, and sentenced to dis
missal from the army today asked
the war department for leave to file
brief in behalf of the convicted Of
ficer. The petition, in all probability.
will be granted. The war department
has not yet reviewed the case.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-04-18

Mr.. Duke is a slick duck. Who is
Mr.. Duke? He is q man that con-
trolled the price Of tobacco in North
Carolina for over 20 years. From
1891 TO 1911 North Carolina grew
about 100.000,000 pounds "a year that
Mr.. Duke paid an average of about
eight cents per pound. About three
years ago Uncle Sam took a hand in
the matter; in 1912 and 1913 the
same tobacco averaged about 16 cents
per pound So Mr.. Duke robbed the
tobacco farmers of $S,0O0,000 n year
for 20 years. During the 20 years
grew about 100000 pounds Of the
weed, so Mr.. Duke owes me about
$4,000, and owes the tobacco farm
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-04-18
Never Adjourn Without Planning for
The Next Meeting.

1t Is just as important to have
well-defined plans to work to in your
local union as it is to have definite
plans for the preparation, cultivation
and harvesting Of your crops. Meet
ing in either county or local union
with nothing to do is like going into
your fields to work without q plan or
purpose. Never adjourn a meeting
without arranging something for the
next meeting. Having something
definite to look forward to at the next
meeting not only awakens more in
terest and increases attendance, but
1t gives each member time to study
the proposition to be discussed and
enter more heartily into the spirit
OF the meeting.
1T has been notable in the history
OF cooperation that those who have
put most in it have gottep the most
out of it. If YOU don't attend the
meetings OF your local unions and
do grown mans part towards max
Ing tho organization useful, you are
the very last man to complain that
farmers won't stick" My obscrva-
tiOn has been that the knockcr who
complains most about the poor
sticking qualities of farmers usual
ly advertises himself as a mighty
poor sticher. Genuine cooperation
never means they" but it means
we" 1t means working together for
common interest, and if you cooperate
right you will always go the other fell
lows way. if you can't get him to go
your way.
Have definite programs at your
meetings, then be on hand promptly
at the hour appointed. Non-attcnd-
ance, or being late ut the meetings,
will put your local union on the drag.
We farmers might learn an impor-
tant lesson in faithfulncss and
promptncs5 rs to engagements from
successful business men who are
rarely ever late at an appointment.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-04-18
RS Of North Carolina about s16O,OOO,-

ers Of North Carolina about s16O. .OOO.-
900.
If Mr. Duke is really interested in
the welfare Of the cotton farmers of
the South let him make a loan Of
$5,0O0,00O to the Farmers Union for
a term Of 10 years at per cent in
terest, to enable them to store their
cotton when it is necessary for a fair
profit for their work. Let this money
be deposited in banks all over the
cotton belt. The farmer is the back
bone Of the world, and IL this kind
Of arrangement can be made then Won
will see the South grow. If not. the
Farmers Union better hold on to
their own warehouses, where they
can control their own interest.
II. H. Holgood.
MapleVille, n, c.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-04-18
PERJURY IN GUNMEN'S FAVOR.
Drcsncr, Witness in Final Hearing Be-
fore Con, Admits Lying About Ros-
cnthOl Murder.

New York, April 15.-Karl Dres-
ner, one of the witness before Su-
preme Court Justice Goff last Satur-
day in the final effort to save the
lives of the four gunmen, slayers of
Herman Rosenthal. was arrested to-
day after confessing himself per-
jurer in signed statement to Dis
trict Attorney Whitman. He was ar
raigned in court and pleaded guilty
and was locked up in the Tombs for
a hearing before the grand jury.
The confession resulted from the
announcement OF the district attorney
that ne intended investigating the
source of the testimony offered at the
hearing last Saturday. Justice Goff
at that time denounced the testicony
of Dresner and three other witnesses
as worthless and unreliable.
Dresner, hearing Of Mr.. Whitman's
intention, went to the prosecutors
office a few hours after Mr.. Whitman
had succeeded in having May G set
as the tentative date for the second
trial of Charles Becker. In his afD-
davit, offered in behalf of the gun
men. Dresner told of having seen the
ray murder car nthe morning of
the murder He said he saw Sam
Schepps on the running board. Sew
eral nights before that, he testified,
he had seen Jack Rose, "Brldgie"
Webbcr and others near another res
taurant and had heard Rose urge
Webber to put 1t over on" Rosenthal
as the gambler was leaving the restau-
rant.
In his statement today Dresner said
he was not near the scene of the
murder and that his testimony before
Justice Goff was untrue.
District Attorney Whitman Is said
to regard Dresner's confession as
significant in connection with Beck
er's coming trial. 1t had been re-
ported TO him that both Dresner and
another Of the witnesses who testified
before Justice Goff Saturday were
prospective witnesses for Becker.
The last OF the executed gunmen
was buried today when the body of
Dago Frank" Cirofici was inferred
In cemetery in West Chester county.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-04-18
WILL REDUCE PASSENGER RATE.
Rcadjustment Will Mean Many Re-
ductiOnS.


Washington. April 15.-Readjust-
ment of passenger rates on all inter-
state railroads in the United States in
conformity with the long and short
haul provision of the law, under or
dcrs Of the interstate commerce COM
mission, will become effective May 1.
The new tariffs filed by the roads with
the commission indicate a material
fare reduction, particularly from i'm
pOrtant terminals and rate basing
points to intermediate points.
Officials of the commission, after
an analysis of the tariffs, estimate
that 95 per cent Of the changes in
fares will be reductions and s per
cent increases. In such advances as
arc made the increases are where
traffic. to intermediate points is SO
great as to affect seriously the rev.
enues Of the roads.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-04-18
Experts at Clemson College

Experts at Clemson College urge
farmers not to forget to lime their
soils to correct acldity. Acidity in
aoil destroys the helpful bacteria
Now is the time to put on lime for
the use of next winters cover crops.
The lime should be put on the plow-
ed land and narrowed in lightly.
Land should be tested with litmus
paper TO determine whether or not 1t
needs limo.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-04-18
Are Colds Catching?

~ ~ claimed that most colds are
catching IA measles and that one
should avoid the association OF any
one who has n cold. Never permit
anyone who has "a cold to kiss your
child. Avoid crowded cars and poorly
ventilated sleeping rooms Then
when you take a cold get rid Of 1t as
quickly us possible. Chamberlalns
Cough Remedy used as directed will
enable YOU To throw 1t off quickly and
permanently. That preparation al
ways cures and is pleasant and safe to
take. For sale by all dealers.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-04-18
CAROLINIANs HONORED.
Victor Blue and A. III. Scales to Be
Captains i'm Navy.

Washington, April 15.-President
Wilson today nominated Commanders
Victor Blue and Archibald II. Scales
to be captains in the navy. Com
mander Blue is now chief Of the bu-
reau Of navigation at the navy depart
ment here, with the ex-officio rank Of
rear admiral. Commander Scales is In
charge Of the receiving ship Franklin
at the Norfolk navy yard. He is also
q Carolinian.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-04-18
Teachers Examination.

The regular spring Teachers FIX
animation will be held i'm the Court
House. Friday. May the first. begin
ming at . o'clock. The questions will
he based on the books adopted by
the state ROard Of Education.
j. III. IIAYNSWORTH
County Superintendent OF Education
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-04-18
Cured OF Chronic Consultation.

FOr tWenty-Ono years | suffered
with chronic constipation" says {.
w. Robinson, of Cordova, :. G. "In
May, 1908, ii had assumed a more So
rluuS form. resulting in indigestion.
piles and ncuraSthcnia. Life seemed
Il burden to me. Two famous physi-
clans and one specialist with all their
drastic drugs failed to help me. a
friend advised me to give Chamber
lain's Tablets a trial. which | did, and
am pleased To say two bottles OF them
cured me-" For sale by all dealers
-AdNt.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-04-18
Some Random Thoughts.

See what Mr.. Holgood of Maple
vile, y. c., thinks about the Duke cot
ton warehouse proposition. Ask Mr.. C.
q. Rowland, president Of the Farmers
Bank and Trust company, what he
thinks about Mr.. Duke and his plans
to aid the South to market it's cotton
crop.
j want every member Of the Farm
ers' Union in Sumter county to read
what j. u. Green, the organizer-lectur-
er of the North Carolina State union,
says about planning to make the
meetings of the local union of inter-
est. I am sure that these meetings
can be made very helpful to the men,
bers and their wives and daughters,
If each one will go with a definite pur-
pose to seek some information pertain
ing to his or her work Try this plan
at the local meetings to be held next
week and report results at the Beth
el meeting of the county union on
May 1st.
Farm work has been set back
week by the heavy rains Of today. /
have heard of some cotton that will
have to be planted over, being caught
by the frosts of last week, just as it
was in the crook If this cool spell
lasts much longer more seed will rot
in the ground. I think more cotton
has been planted up to this time than
l ever saw at same date. 1t will be a
serious matter if much Of it has to
be planted over.
Mr.. Marion Rivers, fertilizer inspec-
tor fer Clemson College, was in this
section recently taking samples to
send to the college for analysis. BY
reason Of this work very little fer.
tilizers fail to come up to guarantee.
DNN AesA hiSAc ollOQlu lIlSlSl OH QCI1nlto
statements as to the source OF am
monia. rather than the indefinite "or-
ganic mineral stamped on the sacks.
A cheap mixing plant at every point
where many carloads Of fertilizers are
delivered would be a fine investment,
II the farmers Of that community
would buy their material in bulk, and
mix to suit the needs Of each member.
Is not this a practical plan Of cooper
alton that Is worth trying? Discuss it
at the next meetings.
Five years ago on the 1st Of May at
Gains Mill the plan to organize the
Union Brokerage Co., took definite
shape. Is not the 5th anniversary a
good time. and the place appropriate
to start another good thing for the
farmers Of the county? e. w. D.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-04-18

Daniel Gass. cOlOred. plead guilty
I'm the Recorders court Thursday To
transporting whisl.cy and was let III
with fine of SIS. this being his first
offenss.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-04-18
SOur Stomach.

This is a mild form OF Indigestion
Eat slowly, masticato your food thor
Oughly and take one of Chamberlain
Tablets just after supper and 1t may
be avoided. For sale by all Dealers
AdVt
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-04-18

President Wilson has tried out his
watchful waiting policy to the finish,
trusting that matters would adjust
themselves I'm Mexico. thereby obvia-
ting the necessity for armed interven-
tion by the United States, but the re-
suit has been disappointing. Matters
have not adjusted themselves, conse-
quently change of policy has be-
come necessary. and the immediate
adoption OF drastic measures has been
forced upon the United States by the
Huersa administration by studied in
suits To this country. The point has
now been reached where war is GER
tain. unless Huerta backs down and
submits to the terms of the United
States. He must either order the sa-
lutte Of the American flag or precipi-
tate a war with the United States. In
fact n state OF war already exists. the
United states having ordered block
ade OF the Mexican ports. but Huerta
still has time to avert the beginning of
hostilities by submitting to the de-
mands OF the United States.
Senator McLaurin. the self-appoint-
ed Biease candidate for governor,
rests all his hope for success on lining
up tho Blease faction at his back; and
even IL he succeeds In this, as he is
trying his utmost to do. he il still
fearful of tho outcome. as one can see
from the carefully prepared interviews
he Is having printed In the newspa-
pers He harks back TO the remote
days OF Tiilmanism. when he was rid.
ing into Office on Brave Ben's coat
tall. TO find something to say deroga-
tory to MIR. Manning's political record,
while admitting in the next breath
that Manning Is the man ne fears most
as an antagonist. BY indireotion and
insinuation he throws off on the other
codidates. to use homely term, and
IN yelled terms accuses them OF fcnc-
straddling and political cowardice.
We wonder how the other honorable
gentlemen-tho two Smiths, Rich
ards. Browning. Clinkscales, ct al rel
ish this sort of thing from the gentle
man from Marloboro? Mr.. Nc
Laurin. also. alleges that Manning
raised the Blease issue in this cam
paign and that he expects to force the
other candidates to line up. What n
short memory Mr.. McLaurin must
think the people have. for 1t is less
than three weeks ago that he gave out.
with a great flourish. his platform. in
which nc enumerated the issues on
which he would make his campaign.
and the biggest. widest plank OF all
was Blcaseism-in fact. the whole
platform was tailored out OF Cole l..
Blease's coat-t'tiiY
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-04-18
Widely Used.

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is
one of the most widely used medi-
cines in the market. 1t is as popular
in Canada, Australia and South Africa
as at home. This is because it makes
good" You can always depend up
on it when you have a cough or cold,
For sale by all dealers.-Advt.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-04-18

600 RUSIIELS--Good home raised
white corn, 20 tons No. l baled pea
vine hay we'll mixed with crab
grass; also small farm mule we will
sell cheap. Apply to Andrews Bros.
Oswego, S. c.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-04-18

YOUNG STRAIN-Single Comb White
Leghorns. From several hundred
raised past season selected 25 for
breeders. Cock birds same strain
unrelated. Free range, eggs $3.50
per 15; So per 100. Pecania Poul-
try Farm, Davis Station, s. G.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-04-18
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The Sumter watchman was found.
"a In 1850 and the True southron In
1sss. The watchman and southron
now has the combined circulation and
influence CT both OF the old papers.
and II menifsstly the best advertising
medium In Sumter.
The Washington times., 1914-03-22
HOW TO CURE
RHEUMATISM
A Home Treatment Made Up of the
Most Simple Remedies.
Relieves Most Cases In 4s Hours.

Relieves Most CaseS In 4S Hours.
Some of the most serious diseases
are being cured nowadays by the most
simple everyday articles used in the
household, and the use Of which a few
years ago would have been ridiculed
| Poisons are growing into disuse as
being worse than the disease which
| they aim to cure.
Most people now know that cream
| of tartar is a preventive Of smallpox
or that hcmorrhage can be stopped
with salt So rheumatism, lumbago,
! gout. sciatica, pain in the back, have
been cured, in the real meaning Of the
| word by little stillingia. iodide of
! potassium. poke root. and guaic resin.
1 These remedies any one, even q young
child, can take In any reasonable
J amount, with perfect safety. and the
] results have been found to be aston
ishing. 1T has been proven that this
matism remedy i'll existence. and an
| absolute killer Of uric acid in the blood
Tne four simple remedies mentioned
above, together with other simple in
gradients TO make them palatable and
! easily assimilated into the blood, are
and tempting form tablet form. and
are called Smiths Potassium Com
| pound" IL you suffer from any
form OF uric acid in the blood and
have rheumatism. gout. lumbago. sci
atica this is the way to drive II out
of your system in quick time. II IS
guaranteed to be free from morphine
or ether narcotics and your money
will be refunded IL A dollar bottle fails
10 relieve you i'm IS hours.
! Sold in Washington by Affleck's Drug
Store and Peoples Drug store.-Advt.
The Washington times., 1914-03-22
COMMITTEES NAMED
FOR BARRY UNWILLING
Pilgrimage of Irish-Americans
to Mt. Vernon Will Be a
Feature Of Celebration.

About 100000 representatives OF Irish
American orders are expected in this
city for the unveiling of the Commodore
John Barry statue, on May Is.
Z. L. Moran, chairman of the eXecu-
live committee. in charge of the unveil-
ing announced today that the headQuar-
rers, in the Southern Building. will be
open at all times for the work OF the
following committees, which have just
been selected:
Edwards, John 7. Crowley. T. +. kele-
her. Peter J. Nee. Capt. Richard J. Dom
nelly. J. Leo Kolb, and p. A. DIury.
Mount Vernon pilgrimage-William IL,
De Lacy. Hugh Harvey. Capt. E. c. Ed
wards, Joseph Z. Ralph, James +. Shea,
Z. p Harrington, Michael Dowd. and
Thomas Culhane.\
Program-WilIiam J. McAvoy. P. H.
Gallagher, DIR. E. ]. Collins, Charles ).
Columbus, Frank J. Raftery, M. Z.
Public comfort-Michael G: McCor-
mick, Capt. E. ]. Cogan. Joseph A; pay
William J. MCGEE. NJ. ]. Falvey, Thom,
as ]. Finnan. Thomas P. O'Dea, and
Thomas McGrath-
Reception of invited guests-Joseph ".
Sullivan, Prof. Joseph Dunn. Leg Kover'
Dr. {. l. Griffith. George E: sullivan
Leo p. Harlow, and Charles W. Darr.
Clan Barry-William Barry. the Rev.
Father Barry. DR.. William Barry
Meaney, and Michael Doyle; Dy,
Transportation-D. J. Callahan, r r.
Carr. D. W. O'Donoghue, e. j. Walsh;
VI. p. Sullivan. NJ. F. Halloran, ana
Maurice Fitzgerald.
The pilgrimage to Mount Vernon Is
scheduled for May Is. Victor Herbert
win lead the glee club Of the Friendly
sons of st. Patrick. New York Or
San. zation, at a concert on the evening
If MAY Is at the New Willard.
The Washington times., 1914-03-22

Virginius. And there has never been
anything to her life work since!
Helen Tracy is said to have created
more character parts than any wom-
- an OH the stage She has acted with
every star known to theatergoers
Of three generations. Mccullough,
Wallack. Booth. Barrett, Lion Bouci-
cault, all Of them claimed her serv-
ices in one way or another-most OF
them as leading lady. After spend
ing a year in the old Boston Thea
ter stock company. She went to
Wallack's Theater in New York. in
1870. and played there two seasons.
the latter part of her engagement
being as leading woman. She then
became the leading woman In the
Kiralfy productions. and remained
with them five years.
After a season with Robert Down
ing, the Washington actor, Miss
Tracy played the title role in "She."
and then supported w. J. Scanion.
From that time on extends her ca
reer as character woman. For
five years she was tied to the Be-
lasco chariot of realism, support
ing Mrs. Leslie Carter In The
Heart of Maryland" and 'Zaza."
Then came seasons with the stars in
character parts and in stock COM
panies.
She is the principal standby of the
big stock companies now. When they
want some one to play a real char