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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-11-14

Meeting at Chamber Of Commerce
Urges Farmers To Plant Grain, aS
PROVISION for handling and Market
inc is Will bc Secured


\ we'll attended meeting Of the
business men of Sumter representing
the Chamber OF Commerce. and the
Retail Dealers Association. WAS nclh
at the Chamber of Commerce. ycstcr-
day afternoon to discuss plans for co.
opcrating with Commissioner Watson
Prof. Long of Clemson COLLEGE, and
the exports of the United States do
Darlmcnt of agriculture i'm thcir
"vhirlwind" campaign of crop diver
sincation throughout the state. and to
see about furnishing n market in Sum
ter for wheat, oats, and corn.
President IIcaron will appoint "a
committee from the Retail Dealers
Association, and President y. -.
Noise from the Chamber of Com
merce and local bankers 10 arrange
for thc Sumter county divcrsirc,,ion
moctinos and to ,ccomnorv comoic-
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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-11-14
Death OF Mrs. Jno. {. Singleton.

Wcd&C:!cld, NOV. lO.-Mrs. John c.
Singleton. one of the oldest and bc#!
known women Of Wcd%Ciirid died II
the home of her daughter, Mrs f.. NJ
DWiSht, after an illness OF about 81,
weeks, aScd about 10 years.
The funeral services will he hvlU
tomorrow Wednesday, at noon, ii
the Church OF the Holy Gross. state
nlIr". and intcrincnt VIII follow "a, tn,
cemetery.
IN" deceased is survived bv he.
husband, john &. Singleton and tbrc,
daughters. Mrs. T.. NJ. Dwith,. au,
Miss Halle Singleton of Wvd;;"licl,
ana Mrs. i.c"SiC Rhodes of Churl0tt,s-
willie, Va.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-11-14
Death.

Mr.. Henry ScOat died at his home
sunday of pneumonia and was buried
at l'isSah church Monday, after divine
services by Rev. II. l.. Cole. In early
life he went into the war and VA.
badly wounded. His state and county
iur some time have helped him to
bear the burden of life. He was ac-
c"mmodatinS in many ways. He du4
many graves without charge. Iio
leaves many relatives and friends who
regret that he has passed to the 9th
CT snorc. one by one those who fol-
lowed thc stary cross are fast follow.
ing Lee and jackson.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-11-14
osicrosi ~ the Posiofilce ~ Sumter, Il.
O.. o. Second Class Matter.
PERSONAL NEWS.

MIR. A. "A. Hrearley. of st. Charles
was "a visitor to the city today.
Mrs. c. w. McGrcw is spending a
few days I'm Orangeburg.
Among visitors I'm the city this wcck
were Misses Bessie Mcars. Nancy Me.
Kay and Sue Duffy. of the College fol
Women, of Columbia. They. with
MiaScs Katherine Huiet. of Converse
. Coiiese. and Polly Bland!ng. left the
city this morning To resume thc,r
studies. after a very charming social
tire with friends hcrc.--Charles,, a
Post.
Mr.. J. C. Scott, of wisacky. was in
the city today.
Dr. Watson. of Lamar. was a
visitor In attendance upon court
today.
Messrs. Aull and Cross. OF Eastovcr,
were In attendance upon court to-
day.
Il. "A. Wilcox. ESQ.,, State counsel Of
the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad
Company. was i'm attendance upon
court here today.
Messrs. Douglas Mckay and w. r.
Aycock. of Columbia. was in court to-
day. being attorneys for the defend
ants In case In court.
Miss Leila shannon. Of Camden, Is
visiting Mrs. j. c. spann on the cor
ner Of Church street and Hampton
avenue.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-11-14

y meeting ur the didcctors Of the
will lee held a; the Chamber of Com
mcrCc at II O'Clock tomorrow morn
ins for the purpose rr discussing the
question ct establishing u curb mar
k"t for the alc oi country produ2,
~" plans have hccu formulated p'.t .,
is hoped that the mcctius viii r,:u.i
in thc dctcl"rD..u, oi aori" r".aihl,
plau FOX cst'hiish.u" 81 mar.,, t.
trlun the pr'Iuocr. O., counlr, pro.
u,.c and th" hcu". kryp,,. t,"c,h,.
f"r their mutual adyautaHc
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-11-14

Georgia Bankers Executive Council
Take Actinn on Relief Plan.

Atlanta. Nov. l0.-Support of the
proposed sI35.OOO.OOO cotton pool
plan, under the direction UC the Fed
erol Reserve Board was pledged here
today at meeting of the executive
council of the Georgia Bankers Asso-
citation. GcOrgla's share OF thc fund
Is S?.S00.0oO. n resolution also was
adopted favorins reduced cotton acre
axe I'm 1915 in view Of the curtailinG
of the foreign cotton requirements by
the European war
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-11-14

Geo. + Lee. Socialist, 3--two votes
in Ward and one vote i'm Ward 3.
The returns for the State election
were:
FCr state Offices: Governor, Man.
min G9i, Britton .; lieutenant govern
or. Bethca. G9G, Gibbs >; Secretary of
state, McCown GS2; Rawls, 1; At
torney General, Peoples, GS2; Sciglcr
1; Treasurer. Carter, 6S2; McLauchlin,
/; Comptroller General. Jones 713:
Fink, /; Adjutant and Inspector GEN
cral Moore, 713; superintendent of
Education, Swearingen, 713; Cork, I;
Railroad Commissioner, Shcaley, 713;
Inabinet, /; Commissioner of Agri-
culture, Commerce and Industries,
Watson, 713; Nicholson, 1.
For county Offices, State senate. Il.
-. Epps, T05; Representatives, Dick.
705; Noise. 700; Sanders. 7O6: Super
visor, Pitts, 7o1; superintendent of
Education. Haynsworth, 7O1; Judge of
Probate, Richardson. 6S5; Coroner
Scale, GA
The results in tho state election on
the various amendments were:
Amendment to constitution allow
ing cities of Sumter, Darlington. ct
III TO allow cities To tax abuttinS prop
crty for street improvements: for
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-11-14
Ihiluthca business Meeting.

The Philathca class of the FIRST
BAPTIST church hCld its regular month
ly business m"ctin!; Tuesday cvcnin%
ut the home OF :. T.. Williams on
Hampton avenue. About thirty-liVc ui
the younS ladies particiatcd in the
discussion brought before the c'a ~.
The primary business Of the evening
was the arrangement of the details Ot
the PnilatheI-l -liuracCa reception a.
the church Thursday night. but artcr
this business was disposed of plans
were set on foot lOokiuS to the or
SanizatiUn Of u local branch of the IL:
Y. l.. L. After all thc business Wag
transacted refreshments were served
10y the Misses Williams. y iluWcr-Gucs-
sing contest also added To tn, pleasure
Of the evening. n very pleasant tim,
was had hy all.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-11-14

Supervisors OF Election Met Today TO
canvass Returns ana Declare EicC-
ton
rom The Daily Item, Nov. 10.

from The Daily Item, Nov. 10.
The supervisors of Federal and
state elections met today, the former
"l MI. IL. {. Cuttinos Office and the
latter at the grand jury room of the
court house TO canvass the results in
the recent general election and to an
nouncc the results.
Inc result from the Federal cleo
non showed total of 703 votes cast.
me results from the various precincts
wore:
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-11-14
ported prOnptl
NNIEKtCNNS NOT NoLitSTED.
.uri.i~, Amba>>ah"r ,~ty~ They Nvr
,,rr:, in turkey.

Wa.llu"j,". No,. 10 Americans in
Tuhey have ro. been molc@tcd IA
.u., Na. .+us, The outbreaks c1 IL"
y:r aui arc in "a" dnn"rr, Nmras.H'j'r
N.r.au.nau reported today.
Tr. Turkish miuistcr of war in
..r1nod Mr.. Mor2uthau that Turkey
,I- .T>i"oS 10 conduct the war WIN
every possible consideration and ccur-
'csE To nou-comlatants. but that If
Euaiaud ana Greece attacked any nm
,uI}Hcd towns rcrri>nls would follow
.. !Gc detention or their subjects.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-11-14
Nr. otis j. White.

Mics Walkcr has visited in sumter
cr several occasions aud hre uumcr
ou4 friends here. Mr.. White H. y tray
cIiug man well known i'm the state.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-11-14
An Approaching: Marriage.

Invitations To an approaching mar
riasc have been received hy friends,
of the contracting ,'artic, as follows.
MI AMI Mrs. Lyndsay &. Walker
invite YOU To- pc present
at their reside see on IaurCus Road
GrCcnNillc. South Carolina
on 80 evening uf Wednesdays, NoVcm
Der twcutv-rtth
az sis O'Clock
To- witness tire marriage Of their daugh
tor
Eleanor MargGrct
To
Mr. otis j. White.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1914-09-18

r.ar.a that d y mocrat has 10 right to nominate
man on thu Republican ticket. or vice versa. bat
WAataNr" argument there may br in such state
mont j, di,>rated when the speaker is reminded
that ii that principle applied 10 the primaries
v,r. correct. ii should also We applied to the gen
eral election. which would amount practically to
ds, uiraucIscmcut.
Freedom OF choice is presumed to be the key
stone principle of our political system. The pres
cnt primary law violates that principle and until
it is amended to conform with it. what we have
lar dcuded ourselves into believing was the
purpose for which the primary is designed, the
free nomination Of candidates by the people them
selves, will not be possible. We are presumed to
have the privilege Of selecting our candidates and
ought actually to have it.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1914-09-18

Charles Dru y Of Tacoma, Democratic candi-
date for Congress in this district, is preparing to
give his opponents the campaign of their lives
from now until the November election. When we
say that Drury ought to be elected and will be
elected, we have in mind the Jngoism and the un-
patriotism of one Albert johnson, who now hap
pens to occupy that position, the man who wanted
war with Mexico and the man whom the residents
of Aberdeen knew SO well they voted him down
in the primaries. johnson may be a good news
paperman but he is an incompetent congressman
Drury is successful business man, earnest ener-
getic and patriotic and, being an ardent Wilson
man, will give this district friend at Washing
ton who will be able to get from the administra-
ton those things the district needs Drury has
the kind of brains, the kind of energy, the kind
of sense this district ought to have at the national
capitalElets send him there
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1914-09-18
: WHAT OUR FATHERS READ ABOUT
; IN THIS PAPER FIFTY YEARS AGO 4:
From The Washington Standard Fol
September II, 1864. Vol.
w. No. As.

We learn from Washington that
Midshipman E. w. Very, a nephew
and ward Of our friend Fred A. Will
son Of Port Townsend, who was ap-
pointed to the Naval School from this
Territory some 18 months ago, is
doing much credit to himself and the
Territory he represents.
The news of the past two weeks
has been of more than ordinary in
terest. The capture of Atlanta by
Sherman; the surrender of Fort Nor
gan on Mobile bay, thus giving us the
entire control of that important har-
Dor and releasing a large blockading
squadron which can now .be employ
ed elsewhere; Grants possession of
the Weldon railroad, the main and
almost only means of communication
with the southern portion Of the Con-
federacy; the overwhelming defeat
# Wheeler and Morgan in Tennessee;
the failure of Early in his second at
tempt to invade Pennsylvania and
Maryland-the success Of our armies
in all quarters, with no serious re-
verse. presents a most encouraging
aspect of affairs.
The postofflce has been removed to
the building formerly occupied by Mr..
Shelton as a hotel and Mr.. Charles
Wood, the new postmaster, has as
sumed charge Of the same.
Quite turmoil was kicked up in
our usually quiet village on Tuesday
last by Collector Moore entering our
trading establishments with his posse
and selling everything he could find
not stamped in compliance with the
new revenue law.
A large delegation of the head men
of the Indian tribes of the Sound
have been encamped in the vicinity
of town for some two weeks past,
awaiting the return of the superin-
tendent to have talk with him in
regard to the intentions of the gov
eminent toward them. Meddlesome
and reckless white men have been
creating the impression among them
that the government was broken up
and that their land was to be taken
away from them in violation Of treaty
stipulations. We understand that Mr..
Waterman has quieted their appre-
tensions and that they have left for
home entirely satisfied.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1914-09-18
CLEARING OUR LOGGED OFF LANDS

What appears to us, from cursory reading, the
most sensible statement we have recently read on
Western Washington's most difficult problem, the
clearing and colonizng of its logged off lands, is
made in the report of the Southwest division of
the statewide committee appointed at a recent
conference here to study that question, to which
more detailed reference is made elsewhere in this
issue.
The trainers Of that report appear to have dis
abused their minds entirely of the chronic illrl-
sions with which that question is usually APP
preached, to have accepted frankly the Difficult
ties known to be in the way and just as frankly
to have attempted to offer remedies. There is
none of the usual buncOmbe, none of the usual
Visions none of the usual hopes in that report;
rather it is confined wholly to common sense
consideration of the subject and, whether you
agree with it's conclusions not its very thought
fulness and frankness demand consideration.
It's first and most important statement occurs
when it says eve should not make the mistake of
expecting the state of Washington to engage in
the actual clearing of land - the second when it
declares that cit is up to some one'' to show the
holders of large tracts of land they should dispose
of them now at reasonable price, and it sug-
gests two methods of accomplishing this an in
cessant campaign of education and the enlistment
of popular approval to the plan CT placing high
assessed valuations on unimproved land, "giving
improved lands the benefit of the lower ratio, in
which some will see, of course, sembance of the
single tax.
The committee realizes the task is difficult but
approaches it bravely. similar frankness, a
similar earnestness on the part Of those whose
policies give rise to many of the problems, would
soon lead to their solution. The primary ques-
ton of ALL however, how to clear the lands quick
ly and cheaply, is difficult; we ourselves
agree most heartily with the committee s state
ment that "the extensive clearing of logged-off
land will not be accomplished until land clearing
is made business of itself, undertaken by ex-
perts in that line and with the expenditure of
large sums of money! and with it's recommends
ton that the state should conduct a systematic
research into the different methods possible
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1914-09-18
REFORM OF THE PRIMARY SYSTEM.

just about this time every two years wall
Of protest goes up from the newspapers all over
the state, of all the parties, against certain fea
lures of the primary law. but nothing seems to
come of it, The papers in the less densely settled
portion OF a county weep because candidate
from their neighborhood has chance against
ane from the more thickly settled portion, while
all join in drubbing that feature of the law which
restricts the voter to balloting on one party's
ticket.
Where there is so much kicking there must be
good reason for it, To call the primary an sex
psnsive failure" as one newspaper did is to criti-
exc it about severely ordinary language will
permit. Yet we must all realize right from the
outset of such discussion that a return to the
convention system it used to be, is impossible.
however disguised the voters may be with certain
features of the primary, they will put up with
them rather than return to the old regime
Personally, believe the law should be
amended to apply the principles of the general
election to the primary, meaning essentially the
tuition of the blanket ballot permitting vot-
7 the parties, for the present party bal
lately somebody speaks up and de-
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1914-09-18
COUNTY OFFICIAL PAPER.
IT'S THE SAME OLD GROW D.

Make up your minds to one thing--the success
OF which the Republicans confident in this
sspsnty this fall means nothing more nor less than
asrat the same old crowd is going to do for the
next two years what it has been doing right along.
That party's ticket, so far as the county commits
ssioners concerned, offers you no relief what
ever from the practices and the mismanagement
which have aroused so much criticism, gives you
as assurance whatever that things will be
whn different than they have ueen. You may
expect them to be worse, rather than better.
The issue is squarely up to you. The Republi-
scans have done nothing to improve situation
chat surely needed betterment and which many of
nhsm, particularly those closely associated with
xhe commissioners, admitted gravely needed bet
ner1rgnt. They had that opportunity and they
l*nrned you down. Are you going to stand for its
The county commissioners control the entire
business of the county. They are the business
snanagers, if it has any at all. They ought to be
mzn with some qualifications for the business, not
anen whose incompetency has been demonstrated
beyond question, and they should not be chosen
Because they happen to be members of a particu-
Aar party but because you honestly believe they
E5onsy, capably and efficiently.
That is the question you must decide during
Ahe coming campaign and it is a mighty serious
opposition if you anything at all about your
Azxex. In making that decision keep constantly in
ssnind the following paragraph from the report
sSf the investigation by the Thurston County Tax
ayers League:
These figures indicate that in county Of
nn,all area and small population, spending less in
ssN affairs than any save four Of those counties
enumerated, the total per diem received by the
hoard is far greater than in any of the cases cited
save that of Lewis county only, which has
zlmn three times the area Of Thurston county and
twice the population, and wherein more than
twice as much money is handled by the county
Oficers. AL things being considered on the show
ing of the other counties cited / should say that
Uur commissioners spending and charging for
two days for every one that is necessary. The sum
paid for salaries or per diem in this county
would indicate that the commissioners each work
ed 1853 "a days out of apostolic 307 working days
In 1913, far greater number of days than spent
by the board of any, other county enumerated,
save Lewis, regardless of size
In the face Of the undisputable facts set forth
there, it ought not 10 be hard for you to make
your decision
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1914-09-18

From the antics recently displayed by one
Olympia newspaper, for some time out of the Re-
publican fold, we judge that it is aiming to come
back and be good, contradicting as it has in the
last few issues criticisms so frequently made only
few short months ago. And if the Republicans
don't care, "we should worry
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1914-09-18

Ihurston county has pheasant farm now
spent some $1,000 for it and made place for
Charlie Burr when his term as auditor expires the
last OF the year. 'Charlie's old age pension
was what somebody called it, which may be an
insult to Charlie though it does express that per-
sons feelings.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1914-09-18

Don't forget the state fair next week. Last
years show was the first real statewide expos-
ton Washington had ever seen and this one prom
ses to be still better. Thurston county took some
mighty good prizes last year; we ought to repeat
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-25
Dye1nq and Cleaning

BOSTON CLEANING AND DYEING CO.,, 1s7 Fairfield Ave. are expertD on ladies and mems garments, silks. faces. curtains. gloves and feathera Mems a.1it9 sponged pressed soc 6 16 aiIS
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-25
Hair Specialt1es

A1x sPEC1ALTY is treating the hair. my hair food guaranteed to stop hair from coming out M. T. Mc- Gratha AS Sanford Bu1ldinR
 sSs
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-25
Glazing

EEEE BRDGEPoRT GLASS CO.,, re- silver mirrors. equal to new. carry in stock French and American Plate Glass. Real estate and car peuter trade solicited 26 Middle ee 2 10 stf
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-25
Engraved GaIllng Cards

WAR OR NO WARGet married just the same. SouthwortEl's Engraved Cards and Wedding Invitations, 10 Arcade Greeting cards that please.
 T. 19 stf
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-25

GWTTCHES-Fro1n combines. S1.Oo. Old ones dyed and made like new. Best workmanship guaranteed. Send card or call at J. B. Adamss 149f 1ranastan Ave.., near Maple wood. 70 ale
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-25
Mineral Waters

nTAnxoND HOOK MINERAL WA. TER is one of the best ever dis covered, will be sold at cost or bot f1ing soc dozen quart bottles. Phone aOoI. $ 13 alIs
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-25
Building Materials
GOKseta
uaIrvoyanEs

1sRs BE1ANCH BARNARD, c1alrvoy- ant t5 readtng daily. ss South Ave Phone 86s-2. Meeting every FFf- day D. m 20 stf
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-25

WANTED oune Men The largest Auto school in the state. Full epurse $26 at easy terma No lirn- ated time ygIlfmann Garage opp. eenaetery. strntford Ave.
 D ale a
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-25
Furniture Repairing

RHvANs 6 GERTZ, 169 Park St.. upholstering. refinishing. furniture 9epair1ug cR every description. eEatr caning. reasonable prices for first class work. We call for and deliver. Phone 1347-4. R alIs
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-25
Help Wanted

WANTED-I.adies. gents sen por- traitss coupon work for boys and girls Stevenson . Studio, 6y2 Main St R 2S agsp
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-25

WANTED-Aden to learn the autc- mobile business: special rates given to secure chauffeurB to fill theee positions offered. We guarantee to quality you to make good. AgB Etratford avenue. Phcne 404e.
 U I dss
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-25
Hair Work

ALI KINDS HAIR AND COTTON FELT MATTRESSES made to or der Also remade over equal to new. $1.5o and up, feather beds and second hand furniture bought and sold. O. Evans, 546 Newfield Ave. Telephone 1316v4 s. 2s ss"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-25
Bread
 ii ',z .,.
Bs1lIders and Confractora

WHE HoAfE CONSTRUCTION CO, Inc. Build houses eompletes draw wouP plans and assist in securing loana 147 stratford Avenuey Lower Bridge. Bridgeport Ct
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-25
Male Help Wanted

MALE HELP wANTED-sa1esnaD in every county for highest grade garden and grass seeds, Permanent situation. good pay. Experience unnecessary Cobb Co.,, Franklin, Mass. G 26 d%
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-25

EANTED--A Stock aa1es1nan eoF . Connecticut corporation located ia New Haven. where the directors have decided to sell 925, 900 of pre- 9erred stock and whose ability aD euch can get him q GteAdy poattio1 with bright future Call or address Room 604, Cutler Bldg, 118 Church Sts New Haven. Conn
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-25

50 GLOVES CLEANED, ANY LENGTH-5c. Cleaning and dye ling all kinds. American Dyeing and Cleaning Co.. Tel 932-4. Office 69 Cannon St R 26 alls
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-25
Employment RegIstry

WANT SUPPLY REGISTRY. now To-
 cated 1S Fairfield Ave, offices 20Ts Employment of better class f0E on list hour, day. week or month.
 Domestic and trained nurses. Phone
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-25
To Rent

FOR RENT-Desk room or place to call for mail in office. Phone 498O
 F IT *tf
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-25

planting, grading, tres aspecialists- pruning, spraying, cavity work. Dealers in cut f1oweres seedss hedges, trees. fertilizers Funeral work a speciality. MaIlett-Cock- Held & Co., a41 Fairfield Ave Tel ssOs-1s. U ss all"