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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-22
MEETING for Hospital Fund.
For Miss Ruth Slack.

For Miss Ruth Slack.
Miss Ruth Slack, of LAGRANGE, the
guest Of Miss Ruth Northen. was ten
6ered an informal luncheon Thurs
day by Miss Alice Cox. Covers were
laid for seven at a table decorated in
white carnations and ferns, and the
guests included Miss Ruth Slack, Miss
Ruth Northen, Mrs. N. B. Cox, Mr..
and Mrs. J. Carter Wright and Miss
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-22

Baptist Church Is being successfully
conducted by Mrs. Dull in the Sunday
school room Of the church. New
dishes are being prepared and lessons
given on the use of the gas stove
Tickets for the full course are 81 and
single tickets Is cents.
Miss Rutherford to Lecture.
The announcement that Miss Mil
bred Rutherford would lecture at the
Woman's Club Friday afternoon has
aroused much interest and many
matinee parties have been formed for
the entertainment The lecture will!
be on The Fart Georgia Played in
the History VI the Nation" and will
be given under the auspices of the
educational committee OF the Wom-
ans Club, with Mrs. Spencer Atkin-
son as chairman. Judge Joseph Hem
~ Lumpkin will make the presenta-
ton speech.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-22

Miss Edith Dunson, lovely
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Walker
Dunson, whose marriage to Will
liam Baynard Willingham, Jr.,
will be a brilliant event of Thurs
day evening. The Second Bap-
fist Church ceremonial will be
followed by a reception at the
home of the brides parents, No.
81 Prado, Ansley Park. photo
by Wesley D. Hirshburg and
Lewis D. Phillips.)
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-22
LAST WEEK AT BONITA
OF GARDNER-LAW CO.,
"MUTUAL GIRL" FRIDAY

This will be the last week Of tns
Gardner Lawson Company at the
Bonita so you had better not let
this opportunity pass without see
ing this unusually good show.
There Is none better playing at
10 cents.
The Mutual Girl" the first of a
series of 50 pictures, will be seen
at the Bonita Friday. Don't miss
this treat,
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-22
Ahavath Zion Sunday School Meets

A meeting Of the Ahavath Zion
Sunday school was held at the Sun
day school club rooms in the Gilmer
Street Temple. M. Sheinbaum, super
intendent OF the Sunday school, re-
ported that the Chanuka concert
OF the Ahavath Zion Sunday school
was remarkable success, over
800 children taking part in the
concert. Miss Rae Jaffe, Miss Bertha
Ellison, Miss Ida Russ, and DR.. M.
Rubin, the teachers Of the Sunday
school, were specially compliwented
for their work for the Sunday school.
DR.. Julius T. Loeb, DR.. Solo H. Gold
stein and J. Dorfans were also
thanked for their services.
Miss Rae Jaffe reported that the
Daughters of Zion Society will give a
concert and ice cream party Sunday,
February /. The children of the
Sunday school are invited.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-22
EYE STRAIN

Properly fitted glasses will relieve
eye strain We will test your eyes
and fit the correct lenses in the lat
est style mountings at very moder-
ate prices. A. K. Hawkes. Co. Opt
clans, IA Whitehall.--Advt
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-22
Aones Scott AIumnae to Meet.

Agnes Scott alumnae will hold a
meeting Friday in the alumnae parlor
of the college at Decatur Business Of
importance will be discussed.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-10-03
CLAYTON MEASURE WEAKENED,
Missouri Senator Asserts That Con.
icrees Have Rendered it Even a
Defense to Trusts.

Washington. Sept. 28.-Charging
his Democratic colleagues with hand
ling the trusts with soft gloved hands
and proposing that instead of trust
determinations mo rude sheriff or
marshal is to lay callous fingers upon
the perfumed collar Of captains Of in
dustry." Senator Reed of Missouri to-
day assaulted the conference report
OH the Clayton antitrust bill in an
all day speech.
The senator declared the bill should
be called 'the conferees' capitula-
tion," that in removing criminal PEN
alties for various offenses the con-
ferees had treated with monopoly as
under a white flag and to the sooth-
ing melodies Of "peace on earth;
good will to the trusts"
Senator Reed insisted that the con-
ferees had so emasculated the bill as
to repudiate the Democratic platform
and the wishes Of the president ex-
pressed in his trust message to con-
gress. The president, he said, "ask-
ed for laws applicable to trusts and
corporations and to the practice Of
trusts and corporations. He asked
for relief for oppressed and outraged
business, and now come the conferees
with soft-gloved hands and tender,
delicate words, proposing to cut the
injured business man off from the
right to use decisions heretofore rem
dered against wrongful corporations
and practically cutting him off from
the use of decisions in cases now
pending in the courts"
The conference agreement, the SEN
ator asserted, would be welcomed by
men who organized the Standard Oil
company, the tobacco trust, the sugar
trust, or the "men who looted the
New Haven and they would stand
around 1t like scores Of witches sing
ing around the cauldrons:
Bubble, bubble, boil and bubble
This bill will cause us no trouble"
The fight on the report will be con-
tinued tomorrow, Senator Reed to be
assisted by Senators Nelson and Bor-
an and Kenyon for the Republicans.
Throughout the day there were calls
f<,,,
general character of a filibuster.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-10-03
BETTER BABIES CONTEST.
Miss Frayscr of Winthrop College TO
Conduct Babies Clinic ut Bishop
Vile.

Bishopville. Sept. 3O.-October Z
and 8. beginning at 10 A. NJ, under
the auspices of the Bishopville Civic
League, managed by Miss Frayser of
the Home Economics Department of
winthrop College, according to the
rules Of the Woman's Home Com
panion, medals and certificates will
be awarded to the babies scoring
highest In health.
All Lee county babies under 6 years
may be entered in this scientific baby
show and 1t is expected that from
every section Of Lee county mothers
will bring their little children to this
baby health examination and con-
ference, In reality free consultation
with physicians and trained nurses.
The mothers and babies Interested
should come to the ladies' parlor over
the south entrance of the court
house between the hours Of 10 A. Nj.
and 2 Il. NJ. on October 7 or 8.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-10-03
PRIZES FOR COTTON ESSAYS.
Senator HOke Smiths Daughter
Makes Announcement.

Washington, Sept. 2S.-Miss Callie
Hoke Smith, daughter Of Senator
Hoke Smith, Of Georgia. today offered
through the National Cotton Fashions
Show prizes Of twenty. ten and five
dollars in gold to the three American
school children under 16 years old
who write the best three hundred
word essays on "The Cotton Plant
and Its Uses"
All American school children are
eligible to compete. The essays are to
be written and mailed during the
week Of October 5-12. and the chill
dren competing must send their es-
says In their own handwriting with
the names Of their schools.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-10-03
TO REPUDIATE SCHEMES.
Jones Says United States Should
Free Philippines and Abjure Am

Jones Says United States Should
Free Philippines and Abjure Am.
bitions.
Washington, Sept. 2S.-When de-
bate was resumed in the house to-
day on the Jones bill providing for
more autonomous government and
ultimate independence of the Philip
pines, Representative Jones of Vir-
ginia made a lengthy and vigorous
speech. ure ing that the time was
ripe for declaration that the Amer
lean people do not propose to perma-
nently retain possession Of the Phil
ippines.
Mr.. Jones said this bill was urgent
ly demanded because Of the economic
and financial conditions in the Philip
pines.
Representative Miller Of Minnesota
denied the Filipinos were fit for gov-
ernment. Representative Foss of
Ohio asked: How long will independ-
ence continue with such rich prize
to the colonizing people of the
worldw
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-10-03
TO ADJOURN BY FIFTEENTH,
CONGRESSIONAL LEADERS ARE,
WORKING TO THAT END,
Plan is to Delay Action on Ship Meas
urc Until Next Session,

Washington, Sept. 30.-Continued
conferences among the Democrats in
both houses today gave strong indi-
cation Of the success of the plan for
adjournment Of congress by the mid
die Of October.
Nearly all majority members of the
house except few, headed by Rep
resentative Henry Of Texas, are
aligned with the movement under
taken by Democratic Leader Under
wood, with the approval of President
Wilson, to put off the administration
ship purchase bill until after the No
vember elections. The proposal is
that the house shall begin recessing
three days at time next week, so
most Of it's members may go to their
home districts Immediately, and that
congress shall adjourn about October
Is. The shipping bill would be taken
up as soon as congress recOnvened,
>AS'ANA %S SAS oCoolOH Ill bC-
cember or at a special session called
for the purpose in November.
Republican members of both houses
also are in accord with this plan, and
there is general determination to
maintain quorums to carry it through
Representative Underwood said to.
night he probably would be able in
a few days to enter into a pact with
Republican Leader Mann with the
necessary unanimous consent, for re.
cesses by the house. This would be a
"gentlemen's agreement not to take
up any routine business after the re-
cesses begin.
Senators Of both parties are anxious
to cooperate in any movement that
will bring relief from legislative cares
for a few weeks.
Senator Kern, the majority leader
said the senate would be ready to take
a recess or to adjourn within two
weeks If quorum were kept to ex
pedite business.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-10-03

was reached only after heated debate.
The only matter discussed outside
OF the proposal to limit the 1915 crop
was Representative Henry's bill,
which would provide for a govern
ment 3 per cent loan to cotton pro-
duccrs' the government holding ex-
cess cotton as security until the mar
ket can absorb the surplus.
Representative Henry spoke in be-
half OF his bill tonight and read a
letter from Gov. Colquitt of Texas,
commencing the plan.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-10-03
REACH NO AGREEMENT.
Differences Arise Between Federal
and State Representatives.

Washington, Sept. 28.-State and
federal representatives Of the cotton
producing States conferred here today
and tonight without arriving at any
conclusion as to what should be done
for the relief Of the cotton raisers Of
the South from conditions brught on
by the war in Europe. The conference
was called by joint congressional
committee composed Of senators and
representatives of Southern States and
the governors Of the cotton States.
Each attended in person or by repre-
sentatives.
The meetings were held behind
closed doors, but it was understood
that radical differences Of opinion de-
veloped between the governors and
the congressional delegations as to
whether proposed relief should be
given through federal or State legisla-
tion.
The main proposal debated was the
plan to curtail either the crop direct
ly or the acreage planted in 1915. Sew
eral proposals were made that the
1915 cotton yield be limited to SO per
cent of the crop produced in 1914
by means Of n prOhibitive tax on all
production In excess Of that amount.
One plan offered was to fix tax of
lO cents pound on excess productions:
another that tax Of $40 an acre be
placed upon every acre planted to
cotton In 1915 i'm excess Of so per
cent. Of the acreage planted in 1914.
Division Of opinion occurred on the
question Of whether this tax should be
levied by the federal government or
some similar measure should be taken
by the legislature OF each cotton pro-
ducing state. The difference appar-
entity was very pronounced and the
final decision of the conference to OK
clude the press from its deliberations
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-10-03
NEGROES KILL WHITE MAN.
Lawton jackson is Beat to Death on
Public Highway-Accused are
Held,
Governor" +"

North, Sept. 2S.-Lawton jackson,
a young white man, was brutally
murdered near here yesterday after
noon about one-fourth Of a mile from
the Calhoun county line, in Orange
burg county, and Charley Walker
and Sam Dooley, both negroes. are
in jail charged with the killing. Jack
son. it seems, was driving quietly
along the road and met the negroes
who appeared to be drinking and
proceeded to assault him with the
staff Of buggy umbrella, striking
him several blows on the head. He
was also struck with a pistol.
Jackson walked about so yards to
the house of negro by the name Of
Burbank where he was cared for. A
physician was Immediately summoned
and everything possible was done but
he died about 8 o'clock.
Lawton Jackson bears the reputa-
ton of being a quiet young man.
Charley Walker is considered a
dangerous character, he having been
in court number of times for vio-
lations OF the laws. He was pardoned
by the governor in February last the
day after he was convicted I'm mag
istrate's court for violation Of q la
Dor contract.
Sam Dooley's reputation is not
good.
Sheriff Salley Of Orangeburg was
notified Of the killing and he in turn
notified Sheriff Hill of Calhoun to 20
to the scene Of the difficulty. the
negroes having gone on in the direc-
ton Of st. Matthews. DR.. s,turkie and
M. Amaker had captured one of
the negroes before arrival of Sher-
III Hill and assisted the sheriff i'm the
capture of the other and they were
both safely landed behind the bars.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-10-03
REV. GEORGE NJ. BOYD DEAD.
Was One of Oldest Methodist Minis.
tcrs in State.

'''"' OAAS Va OAucSC N1cCIOUlSt MINIS.
tcrs in State.
Spartanburg, Sept. 2S.-The Rev.
George M. Boyd, one Of the oldest
minister's in the South Carolina
Methodist conference, passed away
here this afternoon at S o'clock,
having been in very feeble health
since stricken with paralysis about
year ago. He was born in Newber-
ry county seventy-seven years ago,
entered the conference i'm 1870, and
was superannuated in 1904. His
ministry brought more than $500
members into the church. Two
brothers, Rev. j. Marion Boyd and
the Rev. ID. p. Boyd, were also
preachers, the latter being MEM
Der of the conference now Mr..
Boyd was twice married. his first
wife being Miss Thompson. of New
berry. The surviving children are:
T. j. Boyd and Mrs. j. II. Harris, of
Spartanburg: Mrs. Wills. of New
YORK; w. Il. Boyd, Of Greenville: X.
j. BOYD. of Charlotte, and Miss
Eulalie Boyd, of Marlboro county
He leaves a widow. who was Miss
Anderson. Of Iaurens County, and
their daughter, Miss Corine Boyd. a
student at Converse College. He
Will be buried at Johnston Wednes-
sluv
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-10-03
News and Views of Pisgah.

Pisgah, Sept. 29.-The rain last
Thursday night wet lot of peavine
hay just curing. The crop is not as
heavy as last year. owing to dry
weather. Cotton picking is going
rapidly forward. BY the first Of Oc-
tober it will be practically gathered.
So far very little has been sold and
only as last resort to pay the pick
ers. You may as we'll try to knock
hole in stone wall with your
naked fist as to make the pickers un-
derstand the financial situation. 1t is
the cash or no pick and like the
squirrels they can live some way.
The enlistment service of the Ker-
shaw Association terminated Satur-
day. 1t was fine success.
There was baptizing at Swift Creek
yesterday.
The Kershaw Association will meet
with the Pisgah Church in October,
Of which notice will be given.
Henry Boylsin. an old negro, died
here Saturday morning. He used -
be a head man Of Mr.. A. H. BoyKin,
long deceased. and in his freedom he
never forsook his slave manners.
Pisgah Sunday school had a picnic
Saturday at the church.
After the opening exercises the ad-
dress Of welcome was made by Miss
Madge Rogers in her always dignified
manner.
Dream Ships" by Miss Sadie Rog-
ers, long and fine piece was recited
in bright and animated manner.
She has q happy faculty Of getting
into the feelings Of the author which
adds to the interest Of her declama-
ton.
"The Skeptic's Daughter" by Miss
1la Baker, long piece, was perfectly
recited and much enjoyed. She has a
fine memory and made no mistake in
her delivery.
'"The Dying Soldier" by Miss Lula
Baker was very gracefully rendered
She has a bright mind which shines
out in her delivery.
Guilty or Not Guilty." by Miss
Madge Rogers was beautifully and
gracefully spoken. She has a fine
mind and knows how to bring out
the authors thoughts in happy man.
ner.
Little Misses Ethel Watson, Annell
ElmOre and Carrie Baker, deserve
mention in their recitations and all
the little tots were interesting in what
they said.
After a nice dinner the school lis
tened to addresses by Revs. Cole and
Kenney.
Miss Lizzie Cole Of Camden and
Pearl and Bessie Hatfield of Cassett,
former residents Of this place, at
the picnic. Their many friends
were delighted 70 see them and hope
they will show their bright faces here
often.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-10-03

Paris. Sept 2s.-Night and day at
sacks by the Germans on the allies
LETT wing have been repulsed. The
Germans are now bombarding the al-
lisS center. No material change has
taken plscs on the right wing. The
French have taken many prisoners
and conditir~s generally are favor
able to the allies. A persistent rumor
- to the effect that Gen. Won Klucx
hss begun to withdraw his troops.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-10-03

Hon. Hoke Smith, United States
Senate. Washington, d. c.: Your
wire. I am surprised at receiving the
same, as regard it reflection upon
the Hon. William A. Stuckey. who
attended conference as my personal
representative. with full power to act
for me. I'stand by whatever he did.
My message to the extra session of
the legislature Of this State is in
the hands of the printer, and speaks
for me on all questions now under
discussion in regard to helping the
farmers, not only of South Carolina,
but Of the United States.
Cole l.. Blease,
Governor"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-10-03

Ostend. Sept 2S.-It Is reported
that Brussels Is full Of German
troops. leading to the rumor that the
Germans In France have, begun to
retreat. Thirty-ive thousand refu-
gees have arrived in Client. many Of
them from Alost. which Is being at
tackled by Germans. Five villages are
In flames near Alost. A Zeppelin flew
over Alost dropping bombs.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-10-03
BLEASE ANSWERS SMITH.
SAYS STUCKEY WAS HIS REP.
RESENTATIVE AND HAD POW.
Err TO ACT FOR HIM.
Stuckey of BishOpville Back from
Washington Says He Did Not In
trOducc RcsOlutiOn-.Was to Assist
in Acreage Reduction Plan.


Columbia, Sept. 3O.-W. A. Stuck
ey. Of Bishopville, returned this morn
ing from Washington, where. as the
personal representative of Governor
Blease, he represented this State at
the conference Of the governors from
the principal cotton growing States
and the members Of the house and
senate from the same States to consid-
er the cotton situation. Mr.. Stuckey
said the general idea was that the
matter of reducing the cotton acre
age next year by law was for action
by the States rather than by congress.
While here Mr.. Stuckey gave the
following statement to the press:
II note that The News and Cou-
rier states that resolution was in
troduced by w. A. Stuckey, COM
mending the executive of South Caro-
lima.
This resolution was introduced by
senator from another State, amid
SOASiuCi dUiC dppiduSC. I1o CdIbululy
believed that the resolution would
have passed unanimously but for the
fact that some thought that this
might be an indirect reflection on
some Of the other governors. He re-
grets that he has to disclose some Of
the proceedings Of the caucus, but it
is necessary in order to keep the rec
ord straight. The real object of the
resolution was the influence it might
have in assisting the passage of acre.
age reduction. both in this and other
States. Mr.. Stuckey states, however,
that he was in thorough sympathy
with the resolution.
Copies of the following kilograms
were given out by the governors Of
flee today:
washington, D. C..
Governor Cole l.. Blease, Column
bia, S. c.: We are advised that one
of the objects of calling your legisla-
ture together is to consider adoption
of State legislation curtailing cotton
production next year. I am request
ed to ask if we are correctly inform
cd upon this subject. Hoke Smith,
i United States Senator"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-10-03
HIGHER PRICED MILEAGE.
Books I'm East to Cost Quarter Cent
More Per Mile,

Washington, Sept. 29.--InCreases of
one-qrarter cent per mile i'm the cost
OF railway mileage books In the East
Will become effective on October /.
The tariffs proposing an advance will
not be suspended by the interstate
commerce commission, but may be
investigated later while effective.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-10-03
=, German Bullets KIN German ms.

London. Sept. ga dispatch from
Ghent says the story is circulated that
Prince Adaibert. the third son of the
Meiser. died In a hospital In BRUSSELS
from a wound made by n German
bSiiet 1t Is reported that examina-
tidns show that other officers have
died from German bullets.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-10-03

Antwerp. Sept. 29.-After a Sc
we're bombardment tho Germans have
occupied Malines. Is miles south of
this city. The Germaas are bonn
harding forts wavre, st. GATHERINGS
and Waeltham. ten miles south.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-10-03
GERMANS REMAIN SILENT.

Five British Merchantmen Sunk I'm
East by German Cruiser.
Berlin. Sept, 29.--wireless to Say
vile. The German government MAIN
tainsd Q strict silence today regard
Ing the campaign In France and to
the east.
The admiralty announces that
the German cruiser Emden had sunk
Ave British merchantmen In the Bon
gsi Gulf. A British oil tanker was
sunk.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-10-03

Brindisi. Sept. 29.-The allies
Adriatic feet Is again bombarding
Cattaro. Two fortresses defending
tho city have been destroyed. An
Austrian warship Is reported to have
been blown up by the allies.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-10-03

London, Sept. 29.-Meager tele-
Grams that are filtering through the
: drastic censorship state that the Ger
lGmsns are being forced from part
Of their strongholds along the Aisnc
river. The indications are that Gen.