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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-04-13
Rerry circIe Names officers.

Berry Circle Names Onicers.
The Martha Berry Circle held a
meeting at the Piedmont Driving Cluo
Monday at II O'Clock, electing officers
for the year Mrs. Frank Inman pre-
sided as president. and the following
were elected to succeed last year
officers: Mrs W. T. Newman, presi-
dent: Mrs Robert f. Maddox, first
vice resident: Mrs. Gordon Kiser.
second vice president Mrs. Harry
Stearns, recording secretary; Mrs.
William T. Hill, corresponding score
tary: Mrs. Howard Bucknell. treasur-
er. and Mrs. James Fl. Gilbert. histo-
rian. Mrs. Frank lnman presided as
retiring president
The purpose of this organization is
TO raise Money for the Martha Berry
School at Rome.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-04-13
New Club Organized

New Club Organized.
A new club was organized last
week and held its first meeting at the
home of Misses Jones. Ferns and
carnations decorated the house and
suitable prizes were awarded the
winners of top score in the games
PLAYED.
Those present We're Misses Ruth
Cameron, Marjorie Ray. Clara Dunn
Margaret Dunn. Sallie Stephens, Su-
san stephens, Pearl Dempsey. Louise
Jones. Corrie Brown Mary Jernigam
Annie Jones' Mary barnett. Ruth
Hudson. Mary Jones Helen Grieolite,
Matte Lou Crenshaw. Palmer Cren-
shaw Julia ones, Maria Poole. Min
ME Hoyal Mary Hargett Birdie
Johnson, Elizabeth Willis, Minnie Lee
Birchfield. Doris Winburn. FLOW Belle
O'Rear and Mrs ]. NJ Hewitt and
Messrs. +. A. Kennon, H f King, l..
E. Lanford. G W. clayton Curtis Os-
lin. Jacob Beddinafeld, Decatur
Smith, Raw Love. Harry Williams,
George Allen, T J. Montgomery,
Hecht Everette. Homer Hannah. II. II.
Armstrong J. NJ Caliaway Leon
Rarnette. Eugere Barnette. Gambler
Hargett. r. c. RelI r. k Thrower.
Elkin Rice. j II Hohson. F. II.
Camn. T. W. Everett and Guy Ed
mCndsou
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-04-13

bonbons At one end Of the table
Mrs John Charles Wheatley presided
over the silver tea service.
Mrs. Yates wore a becoming after
noon gown of white chiffon draped
over white satin. the corsage garni-
tured with lace and finish given in a
broad girdle and sash Of white satin.
The bride elect wore ore of her
trousseau costumes showing a late
model and the prettiest of gowns anu
has appeared among the guests.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-01-03
IN FAIR CONDITION.
Chamber Of Commerce Reports on Ma.
ton.

Washington, Dec. 8l.--A survey of
business conditions In tho United
States sent out tonight by the Cham
Der OF Commerce Of the United States
showed the greater portions Of the
nation to be in fair business condi-
ton, smaller part is shown to be
In good condition and several areas
poor.
The Chambers conclusions are
based on statistics gathered by It's
committee on statistics and standards
through several hundred correspond
ents and they deal with the situation
~ of November 30. 1918.
=, The survey predicts the meat short
age problem probably will he solved
gradually. The depression in tho
building, trades Ia credited to the lack
of activity, In small towns.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-01-03

A TRIBUTE no TIME.
Washington Observes the New Year
Ffttingly-Crowls Cheer 1914.

Washington, Dec .s1.--Followins
custom. Washington tonight observed
the advent Of the new year without
ostentation. With but one exception
the blush flash that sped from the
great navy radio tower at Arlington
across land and seas telling all with
In range Of the passing Of the old
year-the usual programme was fol-
lowed.
At churches. hotels, clubs, lodges
and other gathering places, elaborate
programmes had been prepared. The
assembled crowds watched the pass.
ing minutes Of 1913 and cheered the
birth Of 1914.
Painstaking preparations had been
made for the wireless new year flash
at Arlington, naval officers In charge
recognizing the Importance Of their
task to the eyes OF the scientific world.
Although the naval observatory for
years past had undertaken to trans
init such messages by linked cables
and telegraph wires tonight was the
second time in the history OF science
that the feat was attempted by wire-
less.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-01-03

With the death OF w. 81. julien Jer-
vey. OF Charleston. John J. Dargan. OF
stateburg and Jno. r. Abney. OF Now
York. are the only survivors Of the
Hampton ticket OF 1875. Mr.. Dar-
gan. was candidate for solicitor OF
the Third judicial district. OF the
presidential electors. Jno. O. Barker
sr Charleston. II the sole str-fvor -
SsJnwsl People.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-01-03
HOLDS 10 HIS SCHEDULE.
President Observes His Rule OF Nine
Hours Sleep.

Pass Christian, Miss, Dec. ST.
President Wilson did not sacrifice his
programme Of nine-hour sleep to the
custom observed by thousands
throughout the country Of watch
ing the old year pass. He went to
bed Ar :ly, as usual, and hoped to get
a goc nights rest before his CON-
ference tomorrow with John Lind.
who will report In full his observa-
uons during six months In Mexico.
The president declined today TO
say whether he would go aboard the
revenue cutter Winona or the scout
cruiser Chester on which Mr. Lind
sailed from Vera Cruz. but indications
were that the conference would take
place at the cottage where the presi-
dent is spending his vacation.
The entire affair is cloaked in deep
mystery. every effort being made to
keep secret all phases Of Mr.. And's
arrival or departure.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-01-03
CHEROKEE MEN SHOT.
Bcarden and Thomson Suffer In.
jurieS While Hunting.

Ganney. Dec. so.-The second
shooting accident Of the last week
occurred in Cherokee county this at.
ternoon when GLAND Bearden. a Can.
ney telegraph operator. had his right
hand almost shot of from the arm,
and q. w. Thomason Of Thickety suf-
fered serious injury to his left side.
Bearden and Thomason. together with
companion. went duck hunting in a
boat on Thickety creek. about three
miles from Gaffney. this afternoon. AZ
Bearden went to change his position
In the boat. with q shotgun In his
hand. the weapon was fred. the load
taking effect In his wrist and striking
Thonason In tho side. Both men were
brought to Gaffney on the train i'm
mcdiately following the accident and
given medical attention by DR.. J. G..
Pittman. The Physician Ia In hopes
thar he can save Bearden'B hand. while
Thomason's wounds are not serious.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-01-03
Municipal Activity Coming.
Charlotte Observer.

ChoAiV OpUoiNoIs
One Of tho indications Of tho COM
Ing year is that early In the season
a campaign for commission govern
mont will DO inaugurated in cities and
towns all over the country. Ashe.
Vile will probably be ono OF the frat
In tho field. II has been noted that
Dayton has succeeded In securing a
business manager In tho person Of
Mr.. III. w. White who is a grand
son OF the Chief Justice OF tho Unit
ed States. Manager White will com.
mence next Thursday at a salary Of
Sl2.6oo year. Dayton is the largest
city in the country that has adopted
tho commission government. and the
applicability Of that form TO large
municipalities will be given a thor
ough demonstration. The cruder
forms have been continually improved
and by the experimentation OF the
coming year. some entirely satisfac.
tory plan viii no doubt be evolved. 1.
is not too much To hope that some.
thing that may be regarded as suit
able by the statosmeu who control the
r',ii,,cS q Gbesatrts VIII he dsvs'or~a
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-01-03
FLAG DUBBED A "SIGN."
Recruiting Officer fs Summoned TO
Court for Displaying Stars and
Stripes ON Street.

Spartanburg. Dec. 31.-For flying
the Stars and Stripes over Main stree,
sidewalk, Sergeant II. w. Mason
recruiting officer for the United State.
army. has been summoned to appear
at police court tomorrow morning to
answer to the charge OF violating O
city ordinance. according to the go
lice.
There Is an ordinance forbidding the
placing Of any sign over sidewalk
except an electric luminary. and the
police hold that the American flag
Is a sign. Mason has just moved into
new quarters on west Main street and
suspended the flag from the second
story window in compliance with army
regulations. which require the flying of
the Stars and Stripes before a recruit
Ing station for eight hours daily. He
was ordered by the chief Of police this
morning to take the flag in. This he
did.
lie thought OF the matter later and
came to the conclusion that he was
violating his orders, and he told the
mayor that he was again going to put
the flag out. He was informed that
he would be summoned before the
police for each time the flag was
flown. He put the flag out, and will
be summoned for violation Of a city
ordinance. Mason wired superior off,
GERS for instructions this afternoon
and he was ordered not to again fly
the flag until some understanding with
the municipal government can be
reached.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-01-03
10 PLANT TOBACCO.
Cau ID I9sued to Farmers Of Her.
shaw.

Camden, Dec. 2l.--John T. Mackey,
banker and planter, issued call for
all farmers in Kerehaw county in.
terested in the planting Of tobacco to
meet in Camden, and as result
there !s certainty Of 1876 acres being
planted this year. with possibility
OF the acreage being Increased to 150
or 175 acres. Among those contem-
plating planting tobacco are the most
prominent farmers Of the, county AMI
the average acreage Of each expert.
mental crop will be about five acres.
Several years ago few planters Of
the eastern part Of the county plant
cd tobacco In place Of cotton. but, rs
there was no local market for same,
they gradually replaced 1t with cotton
and corn.
There Is no reason why the expert
ment should not prove successful as
the land In certain sections Of the
county Is very similar to that Of other
parts Of the State. where g. good profit
is made from planting the weed.
The tourist season Is now on and
many houses have been leased for
the winter by the members Of the
cottage colony. The hotels are also
enjoying a good patronage. Golf.
hunting and riding have been tho
chief rccreations 90 far. but later
polo. tennis and golf tournaments will
be the main attractions The exten.
sion OF the two golf links from nine to
IS holes will give new life to the
game, which already has a very
strong foothold here. Some OF the
best known players Of America will
visit here during the season.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-01-03
GAIETY AT HAGOOD.
Young People Enjoy Holiday Fest.
vitieS.

Hagood, Jan. 1.-Miss Lillian Del.
gar Of Sumter, is the attractive guest
of Miss Sarah Sanders Of Hagood.
Mr.. Ed. Carpenter, Jr., Of Columbia,
is spending the holidays with Mr..
Bush Jackson.
Miss Sarah Sanders was the charm.
ing hostess at her home Monday even.
ing at a dance in honor Of her gueet
Miss Delgar. The house was made
all in one by the folding doors being
thrown oIen, and was tastefully decor.
ated in ferns and cut flowers. Delight
full refreshments were served, and
afterward dancing continued until q
late hour.
Those present were: Misses Lillian
Delgar. Sarah Sanders, Bessie San
ders Mary Saunders. Sarah Hutchin.
son. Lurlins Phillips and Aollie
Ellerbe; Messrs. Walter. SAM, David
and st. Pierre Lenoir, Virgil Corbett.
De Witt Clark. Bush Jackson. Eddy
Carpenter Jr, T. P. Sanders, Jr., Wal
ter, Ike, Harris, Rosh and Charles
Sanders. DR.. Hilderbrand. Sidney
Courturier and Gerard Saunders.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-01-03
REAL FREEDOM WANTED.
Modern Liberalism Looks to State
Action to Accomplish This End.

washington, Dec. 30.-"Modern
liberalism, In tho United States as
we'll as in England. looks to state ac-
ton as the only practicable means of
giving to all individuals, not merely a
small economically strong class, real
freedom" declared president w. F.
Willoughby Of the American Associa-
ton for Labor legislation, which met
here this evening to discuss the
philosophy Of labor legislation in Joint
session with the Political Science AS
sociation.
THE so-called freedom Of the de-
pendent woman and child TO work
long hours and under any conditions"
continued Prof. Willoughby, Is, in
truth, but abject slavery masQuerading
under tho name OF freedom, which
means q real liberty to choose. There
Is minimum Of economic independ-
ence and comfort that must obtain II
an individual Is to be measurably free
and this minimum can only be secur-
ed by the State assuming the obliga.
ton to see that 1t Is in no case yio-
lated.
The refusal by the State. continued
Prof. Willoughby. which alone has
the power Of enacting and enforcing
general rules OF conduct. to determine
the minimum conditions Of health,
security and comfort, its refusal to
prevent the exploitation of the weak
and helpless through excessive hours
Of labor or the payment Of inadequate
compensation. and Its refusal to en-.
sure that due provision will be made
through insurance against the four
great contingencies threatening the
economic security Of the individual
accident, sickness. old age and in
validity and inability to find work
msens its failure to meet that duty
which is the prime function of con.
stitut!onal government to perform;
viz, the protection Of the individual
against oppression and the guarantee
ing to him OF the fullest possible en-
joyment Of life. liberty and the pur-
suit of happiness
Pref. w. W., Willoughby of Johns
Hopkins University. twin brother OF
the speaker. spoke in a similar strain
on THE Individual and the State"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-01-03
NEWS FROM EGYPT.
The Holiday SeasOn Was Spent in
Pleasant Social Intercourse.

Egypt, Dec. 29.-Christmas wac
spent very quietly in this vicinity and
the holidays are going so rapidly the
young folks will scarcely realize
they are at home before they must 70.
turn to their various duties.I
Mrs. l.. A. White, accompanied by
her son, Leroy. spent the weekend
with friends at Providence.
Mrs. w. j. Gibson with her children
and sister, Miss Irene Weldon, OF
Bishopville, are spending several OF
the holidays with their father, Mr.. ].
W. Weldon. r
Mr.. Ollie White. OF Columbia. 10 at
home for the holidays. hr
Miss Eva Britton. after spending
Christmas with her sister, Mrs. r a.
PEBBLES. returned to her school at
Kershaw, today.
Miss Annie Jenkins. Of Bishovvilie.
is visiting at the home OF Mr.. J. W.
Weldon.
Mr.. Charles PEBBLES, of Macfeat
Business college, is spending the holi.
days at home.
Miss Lottie Thomas. who is engaged
in teaching here, returned to her
home at Edgewood for the Xmas va
cation.
Miss Lucille Britton, who teaches
near Kershaw. is spending several
days with her sister. Mrs. r. G.. Peeb-
les '<'s'''
Messrs. Olin and Thomas White
spent the weekend at Rembert.
Messrs. Wylie Hogue and Chalmers
Moore Of Camden. spent Xmas day In
their burg"
"Old Hard Times" come again.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-01-03
WATSON NAMES DELEGATES.
Men WIN He DesignAted to Repre-.
sent State At National Corn Expoait-
iOn,

Columbia, Dec. S1.--Acting upon
the request OF ]. N. Harper, director
OF the Clemson college experiment sta
tions. Commissioned Watson OF the
State department of agriculture will
appoint 2s delegates from South Caro-
lima to attend the National Corn ex-
position at Dallas. Texas. In January
and February. tt
The Clemson college experiment
stations. In cooperation with the State
department OF agriculture. will send q
large exhibit to the exposition. Four
men from Clemson college will have
Charge OF the exhibit. The exhibit will
be arranged under direction Of H. w.
Barre Of Clemson. Parts OF the State
exhibit will be used.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-01-03
FROM GREAT LAKES TO GULF
Water Route 70 Compete With Rail.
roads Down the Valley.

Chicago. Dec. 29.--Steamboats are
to enter into active competition with
tho railroads for freight and passen-
ger traffic between Chicago. New Or
leans. Kansas City. No.. and principal
intermediate points next Spring, ac-
cording to announcement which
reached Chicago merchants today.
The new line to be established
through an agreement completed BY
the Chicago. st. Louis and Gulf Trans-
portation Company OF Chicago. and
the Kansas City Missouri River Navi-
CATION Company. Is made possible, II
is said. through the development of
tho Missouri river. The government
recently expended s2O,ooo.ooo in i'm
provements.
Freight barges will leave Chicaso
through the drainage canal for La.
Sale. Ill. Steamers will ply the Illi-
nois river from that city to the Mis.
sissippi. ..,-
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-01-03
TOba<TO I'm CollotoE.

Friday OF last week will prob.
ably be a red letter day In Colleton
county for on that day was commonc-
cd a movement in Walterboro looking
to the introduction Of tho tobacco in.
dustry within the county. The mat
ter has been undertaken with vim
and vigOr which will certainly bring
results, and within two or there years
there should be q large tobacco ware.
house constructed in Waltsrboro.---
WxNsrbUrs f'rSss and Staasi1ra.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-01-03
A BIG SUIT Is FILED.
Frisco Seeks to Condemn About
5000 Acres.

San Francisco. Dec. 81.--In further
ance Of plans for water supply since
tho acquisition OF the Hetch Hetchy
water shed. San Francisco today filed
what tho city attorney said was the
largest condemnation suit Of Its kind
in the history Of American litigation.
Tho city seeks to acquire at a just
price the property Of the Spring VAL
ley Water company valued at between
$35, 900, 900 and s40.OoO.O00 and COM
prising 5000 acres.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-01-03
WOMAN TO ENFORCE LAW.
Oregon Governor Sends Private
Secretary to Close Saloons and
Gambling Houses.

Portland. Ore, Dec. a0.--Gov. West
has ordered his private secretary,
Miss Fern Hobbs. to proceed imme-
diately to Copperfield, mining town,
and close saloons and gambling
houses running there in violation Of
INV. The governor said he had call
ed on the sheriff and the district at.
torney to close the places but that "all
they did was talk"
Miss Hobbs will be accompanied
by o special agent Of the State.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-01-03
VATICAN STUDYING TANGO.
ConsultOrs To Decide II Dancing It is
Sin.

Rome, Dec. a0.-Twelve out Of the
- consultors whose duty 1t is to study
the subjects brought for considera-
ton before the Holy Congregation on
the Discipline Of the Sacraments are
hard at work on very difficult task
Several bishops wishing to know
whether the church formally con-
demns certain kinds Of fashionable
modern dances, especially the tango,
have recently submitted to the con-
gregation Of the Sacraments. which
deals with all the disciplinary Ques-
tions concerning sacraments, O set OF
carefully formulated doubts. or dubia,
which have been referred for exam
ination to IL consultors Of the con-
gregation.
What the bishops want to know is
whether the priests Of their dioceses
can give absolution to penitents who
accuse themselves in confession Of
dancing the tango. Naturally enough.
all Catholic bishops are empowered
to condemn every act or practice
which. even IL not sinful in itself.
Is apt to lead to sin. Obviously, the
modern style OF dancing in general.
and the tango in particular. is openly
disapproved by the Catholic Hierarchy
the world over and many bishops have
already warned the faithful Of their
dfoceses against ito indulgence.
The doubts expressed by the bishops
are evidently the result Of questions
submitted to them by confessors who
had to deal with cases OF penitents
.tccusing themselves in confession Of
committing sin through dancing the
tango. A uniform rule Is consequent
ly needed for the guidance Of con-
fessors III similar cases. and II may
De assumed that the doubts expressed
by the bishops practically consist Of a
single question. namely. rs tango
dancing a sin?''
The work Of the consultors will. It
Is expected. not be COM !uded before
at least six months.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-01-03
Mail Order Ten Commandment0

The following ten commandments
are offered for the guidance OF catalos
house patrons:
/. You shall sell your farm pro-
ducts for cash whenever you can. but
not to us. We do not buy from you.
3. You shall believe our state
ments and buy all YOU need from Va
because we want to be good to you.
although we are not personally &C.
quainted with yoU.
8. You shall send the money IN
advance to give US chance to set
the goods from the factory with your
money; meanwhile. you will have to
wait patiently a few weeks. as that is
our business method Ia
4. You will apply to your nearest
city to aid you in building good roeds
so you can conveniently get tho
goods from the depot. for We do not
build country roads. t-,..
s. You shall buy church bells and
church fixtures from US and forward
the money in advance. for this 10 our
business method, and you shall COL
lect from the business men in your
vicinity as much money as YOU can
for the benefit OF your churches as it
Is against our rules to donate for
building country churches
s. You shall buy your, toole from
US and be your own mechanic In order
to drive the mechanics from YOUR
vicinity, for we wish 1t so.
7. You shall induce your neighbos
to buy everything from US, as We have
room for more money-the less mon
ey there Is in your community. the
sooner we can put your local mer>
chants out Of business and charge
You any price We please.
s. You shall look often at the beau
tiful pictures in our catalog, 80 your
wishes will increase, and so YOU will
send in a big order, although you arc
not in immediate need OF the goods.
otherwise you might have some mon.
ey left TO buy some necessary goods
from your local merchant.
8. lou shall have the merchants
who repair the goods you buy from us,
book the bills SO you can send the
money for his labor to US for new
goods. otherwise he will not notics
our influence. ..
10. You shall, in case OF sickness
or need. apply to your local dealor
for aid and credit, 40 We DO not know
rt,i of care to.--Iafaad cfocer.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-01-03
no SETTLE LABOR STRIKES.
Wilson's Department Records Years
Achievements.

washington, OeC. oA,-ln COun6C-
ton with a proposal to amend the
Erdman act to enable commissioners
under the law to mediate in oil labor
difficulties, in addition to those that
affect railroad employees. officials to-
day were pointing to progress made
by the department oP labor in effect
ing settlements OF labor disputes.
Although the department is in it's
infancy. Secretary Wilson today said
the forthcoming annual report would
show important results.
Adjustments" said the secretary,
include a settlement between the
New York, New Haven s. Hartford
and It's clerks; Of the strike in the
Erie Forge company's plant at Erie.
Pa; Of a strike in Reading (Pa.)
Hardware Companies works, and pre-
vention OF strikes in the shops Of the
Baltimore g. Ohio railroad. the West
ern Maryland railroad and the Chi.
caso & Alton railroad. The work Of
the department includes the adjust
ment Of the indianapolis street car
strike and OF tho Indianapolis teams.
ters' strike. Efforts have been made
by tho department to adjust the
strikes in Michigan and Colorado. but
mine operators thus far have not been
willing TO accept mediation we have
offered"
The annual report OF the depart
ment Of labor probably will not be
fssgue0 f1r three weeks