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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-09-05
MAY SECURE FARM EXPERT.
Conference Held With Prof. Long and
Necessary Funds Pledged.

At conference Of Prof. w. W.
Long Of Clemson College, head of the
farm extension work in this State and
the directors of the Chamber of Com
merce and the county board of educa-
ton yesterday afternoon Prof. Long
stated that he had $1,500 towards the
support of Il farm demonstration to
teach agriculture in five OF the schools
of some county in the State, if the
county would pledge 900 for this
purpose. The matter was discussed
and the money was pledged by the
Chamber OF Commerce and the county
school board. Several other counties
are also seeking this instructor in ag-
riCulturc for their schools and II COM
mittcc consisting of Prof. Long and
others will decide upon which of
these counties will secure the ser
vices of the expert. This announce
mcnt will probably he made i'm Il few
weeks, possibly the last part of this
week.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-09-05
PHYSICAL DIRECTOR ARRIVES.
Mr.. Edward T.. White to Take Charge
Of Duties at y. NJ. &. \. ut Once.

Mr.. Edward ~. White, a native of
Norfolk. Va, and until recently as
sistant physical directof at the Y. NJ.
Z. A, at Jacksonville. Fla, arrived in
the city last night to take immediate
charge of the physical training work
at the Sumter Y. NJ. G. a.
Mr.. White comes to Sumter very
highly recommended and it is en-
pected that under his direction new
life will be rejuvinated into the ply
sical classes at the Y. M. G. A. He
began his training for this work at
Norfolk and was later physical direc-
tor at Suffolk Va. Last year he was
assistant director at Jacksonville,
Fla, from which place he comes to
Sumter. At Jacksonville he was un-
der the training of DIR. Haskell, who
is one Of the leading exponents of
physical education according to Y. M.
C. A. ideas in this country. Mr.. White
has also had technical training in the
Y. Nj. U. A. summer schools.
The new physical instructor came in
from Norfolk. where he has been
spending a months vacation with his
parents. steps will be taken at once
for reOrganizing classes. so that they
may get to work in the early part Of
the season and 1t Is hoped that much
interest be shown in this feature OF
the Y. M. C. A. by the members of
the association and they arrange with
Mr.. White for joining such classes as
they can attend.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-09-05
SIXTY QUIT PICKENS MILD.
Help Secured from Other Establish.
ments to Replace About Half the
Missing.

Easley, Sept. 1.-After perfecting
an organization Of l. w. w. at the
Pickens mill last week, about 60 Op-
eratives walked out Of the mill on last
Friday morning. About two-fifths of
the machinery stood that day but
help gradually came in from other
places until at present when about
One-fifth or less is standing Legal
notice has been served on the strik-
ers that they must vacate the houses
within ten days, as prescribed by law,
and as soon as these houses are va
Gated all the help required to operate
the mill in full can be easily secured.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-09-05
new BANK SYSTEM READY,
SHOULD BE OPENED BY O('TO-
BIER 1.
One of the Many Troubles of the
Board is Finding Acceptable Man
for Position OF Secretary.

Washington, Sept. 1.-AlthOugh
confronted by a vast amount of pre-
liminary work. the federal reserve
board hopes to open the new bank
ing system for business by October /,
according to an announcement today
by Secretary McAdOO.
One of the boards many troubles Is
the choice of a secretary. The post
was offered to Henry B. Fine, dean
of the department Of science, Prince
ton university, but declined. Fl.
Parker Willis Of New York is under
stood to have been offered the post.
Petitions for q hearing from banks
in Pittsburgh and Baltimore which
are dissatisfied with the work Of the
respective bank organization COM
mittee in making reserve cities have
reached the board.
The board debated today the ap-
plicatiOn Of the National CITY bank
for permission to open branches in
South American countries. The mat
ter will be disposed Of tomorrow.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-09-05
SUMMER APPLES FOR STATE.
Much Better Than Cold Storage Winter
Apples and Can BE Probably
Grown.

Clemson College, Sept. 1.-There
Is money in summer apples for South
Carolina farmers, according to f. J..
Crider. associate horticulturist of
Clemson College. The growing of
summer apples, says Professor Cri-
der. should receive much more con-
sideration than at present in South
Carolina.
I'VE cannot compete with other
sections in growing winter apples"
he says. "but by planting the proper
varieties and giving them good at
tention we can grow summer apples
to perfection. These could be mar
keted during a season when winter
apples cannot he had unless they have
been kept in cold storage. The fresh
summer apple, being much superior
to the cold storage apple. could be
made to bring good prices.
I'VE should endeavor to let the
large cities know Of the value Of the
summer apple. This can be done by
placing them on the market beside
winter apples kept over in cold stor-
age. Put up in attractive packages
and properly graded, the summer va
rieties will bring good price and
the demand for them will increase.
"As yet, market varieties of sum-
mer apples are not sufficiently dis
scmnated. People should realize
their value and should make be-
ginning in this coming industry Of
our State
In a bulletin issued several years
ago. G. c. Newman, horticulturist Of
Clemson College, suggested the fol-
lowing varieties of summer apples
for planting in this State:
In mountain region Of State: Red
Astrachan, Yellow Transparent Early
Harvest, Carolina Watson, Julian,
Hominy, Horse, and Red June.
In hill region Of State: Red Astra-
chan, Early Harvest, Julian. Horse,
Red June, HOminy, Taunton.
In pine belt Of State: Red Astra-
chan, Early Harvest, Horse, Red
June. Hominy, Carolina Watson,
Julian.
1t has been shown by experiment
that, with careful selection of vari-
eties, this State may have apples
continuously from the middle Of June
to the first Of April, or throughout
the year with the exception Of a
month and n half.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-09-05
Law FOR VITAL STATISTICS.
Bsesse Signs This Measure Which,
Went tn Executive.

Columbia. Sept. 1.--Gov. Blcase
this afternoon signed the vital statis-
tics bill and the amendment to the
fisheries bill. These bills were both
passed In the closing days Of the last
legislature and have been held by
the governor in his Office until today.
when he signed and sent them across
to the office OF the Secretary Of State.
The vital statistics bill provides for
the registration OF all births and
deaths In South Carolina under a local
registrar to he appointed by the state
board Of health. which body Is charged
with the duty Of organizing this work
and preserving the records. The local
of'icer Is to receive 25 cents for each
registration. This bill is looked on as
one OF the most important forward
steps In the state and was known as
the Lawson-Harper-M Cravey meas
ure. Ii was to have gone into effect
July 1.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-09-05
MAY TAX SOFT DRINKS.
House Members Plan for War Deficit.

Washington, Aug. 31.-A stamp tax
on soft drinks, as we'll rs beer and
patent medicines, is contemplated by
members Of the house ways and
means committee, which is preparing
an emergency internal revenue bill to
offset treasury losses due to curtail-
ment of imports. 1t is urged that soft
drinks are as much luXuries as wines
or beer and that an equitable distri-
button Of tax burden among all con-
sumers would be accomplished by
this plan.
Another suggestion is a stamp tax
Of or 10 per cent on railroad tick
cts and admission to theatres baseball
parks and other licensed amusements.
1t is estimated that from $4,000, 900
to sSO,OOO.OOO could be raised in this
way.
The committee has not yet deter
mined upon a complete taxation plan
but purposes to hasten its delibera-
tiOns SO bill may be introduced soon
after President Wilson addresses con-
gress on the subject, which will prob
ably be soon after his return from
New Hampshire.
Democrats of the senate will dis
cuss the emergency bill in party eau
Gus to be called later this week.
A doubling of the present tax on
beer. it is estimated by treasury en-
perts. would produce $65,O00,000.
Some committee members, however
feel that taxation Of commodities
other than beer and patent medicines
would cause less popular friction.
Among the committee Democrats
there has been some opposition to any
war tax at all at this session the con-
tention being that there is plenty Of
available money for present needs.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-09-05
Cain.Rives.

Wedgefield. Aug. 81. - At the
Wedgeheld Baptist church on We'd
nesday evening Miss Lois Cain and
Edward Rives Of Edgeileld were mar
ried by the Rev. William Hayns-
worth. The color scheme was pink
and white. against background of
green. While Miss Janette Thomas,
who presided at the organ. played the
Lohergrin wedding march, the bridal
party entered. The ushers. Frank
Cain. Peter Dwight. Sidney Dwight
and MUIR Hall, came in by opposite
aisles, followed by the bridesmaids
Misses Ida Dwight. Sarah Dwight
Maud Rives and Nell Rhame. They
were followed by the ring bearer,
Robert Cain, and flower girl, Miss Ida
Cain.
Tho brides beauty was enhanced by
the soft graceful folds Of the wedding
veil. caught up with lilies of the val
ley. She entered with her maid of
honor. Miss Ruth Cain. and was met
before the altar by the groom, ac-
companied by his best man, Capt. II.
B. Cain.
While the ceremony was being per-
formed the organist played softly
"Humoresque." The bridal party left
the church to the strains 70 Men,
delssohn's wedding march.
The brides wedding gown was lace
over white satin. She carried bride
roses. Her goingaway gown was of
blue. with hat and gloves to match
The popularity of the couple was
we'll attested by the many valuable
presents they were the recipients Of
The bride and groom left on the even
ing train for the North.
The out-of-town guests here for the
wedding were: Mrs. w. M. Mayer,
Aiken: Mr.. and Mrs. w. j. Platt, CO.
lumbia; Miss Elizabeth Rives, j. II.
Cantelou. Walter and Rainsford Cam
telou, Edgeneld: Mr.. and Mrs. T.. +.
Bookter, Columbia: Mrs. Eppie Price,
Eastover; j. G. Rives. Greenviile.
brother of the groom: c. ID. Stanley,
Columbia: Miss Maud Simpson, West
minister; Miss LeOla Lovett. Lynch
burg; Mr.. and Mrs. j. S. Dwight. Miss
sarah Dwight and Sidney Dwight
Eastover.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-09-05
SIGNS FISHERIES BILL.
Altogether for Period of Three
Years

Columbia Sept. 1.-THE bill relating
to the close season for catching, SELL
ing and buying shad and sturgeon.
passed by the LIST general assembly,
was approved yesterday by the COVER
nor. This was one of the bills that
did not reach the governor until with
in three days OF adjournment and un-
der the rules would not have become
law without his signature.
The bill provides that between
March 25 and December 81 of any
year no shad shall be caught in the
waters Of the State, within 20 miles
OF the mouth Of any river, or above
said limit to the source of any river,
between May 1 and December 81.
1t further provides that no stur-
geOn shall be caught in the waters Of
the state between June 1 and Jan
uary 1, within 20 miles of the mouth
of any river, or above said limit to
the source Of any river between july
. and January 1. There is a sepa-
rate provision that no sturgeon shall
be caught for three years from jan
uary 1, 1916.
For violations of this bill by any
person, firm or corporation, and upon
conviction thereof the party found
guilty shall pay fine Of not less than
$25 nor more than 500 or be placed
than 80 days.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-09-05
FOR FOOD CROP INCREASE.
Georgia Chamber of Commerce WOuId
Inauguratc Plan to Have Farmers
Raise More FOOdStun.

Atlanta, Ca. Sept. with the
problem Of holding the excess cotton
in process of settlement, the attention
Of the people Of the South, and parti-
cularly of the Southern farmers,
should turn to the problem next in
magnitude-that Of raising enough to
eat for the coming year.
Foreseeing the hardships that the
South will suffer with decreased de-
mand for cotton and a lower price
than in years unless every farm is
made selfsustaining, the Georgia
Chamber of Commerce is calling the
Southeastern Food Crops conference
to meet in Atlanta, October 5 and G..
The Commissioner of Agriculture of
Georgia will invite the commissioners
of agriculture of the Southeastern
cotton States to appoint delegates.
The purpose Of this conference is to
prepare plans by which State wide or
ganizatiOns will be formed to pledge
'hV idIHlcIS Oh every county to raise
enough fOOdstuffs for their need and,
II possible, surplus to sell, and to
encourage and aid the farmers in car
rying out the plan.
The Georgia Chamber OF Commerce
has been engaged for months in Il
campaign for the production of more
foodstuffs and feedstuffs in Georgia.
At this conference, the work of or
ganiZing Georgia will be perfected.
and the delegates from neighboring
States will prepare plans for system
attic work in their own States to be
initiated on their return home.
Only by energetic and cOmprehen-
sive efforts can the South be prevent
ed from feeling much of the privation
usually incident to an actual state of
war, but 1t is confidently believed
that the result of this conference will
be an increase Of foodstuffs and feed
stuffs in the South that will prevent
all actual want and probably turn
threatened disaster into blessing.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-09-05
SOUTTrS COTTON CONSUMPTION
Record PASSES Three Million Bale
Mark

New Orleans, Aug. 31.-FOr the
i'rSt time I'm history. the South has
consumed more than 5000. 900 bales
or cotton I'm one year. according to tie
ur's made public today by II. q. Hes
ter. secretary of the New Orleans cot
t"i. exchange. The total for the =
months ending today amounted t.
".O37."OS bales. 1t was pointed out I'm
Secretary Testers report, that the
consumption of the South rapidly was
approaching that of England.
Tn" commercial crop was the soc
'hd largest on record amounting tu
lf,1%S,5Ol bales. The largest CrnI
was tw" years ago. totalling 1G,l3S,
+26 bales.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-09-05
CLAYTON BILL HELD UP.
Flood OF Amendments Prevent Passage
of Measure.

washington, Sept. 1.-Discussion
OF flood Of proposed amendments
delayed passage Of the Clayton anti
trust bill in the senate today, but
administration leaders declared to-
night it would be disp osed Of in few
hours tomorrow.
With the passage of the bill, the
administration trust programme will
have been completed with the excep-
ton Of the report of the conference
committee on this measure. The de-
cision to drop the railway securities
bill was arrived at today and in con-
sequence the Democratic caucus on
programme, sheduled for tomorrow
was postponed
An amendment to the Clayton bill
offered by Senator Reed was accept
ed. 1t provides that when a corpora
ton is readjudged a monopoly its
assets shall be sold by the court to
persons who will restore competition,
the court retaining jurisdiction until
satisfied that this has been accepted.
Efforts to limit the size of corpora
tions were defeated. One proposal
would have barred from interstate
commerce concerns whose capital was
so great as to prevent substantial
competition" another fixed 100000
600 as maximum capitalization. SEN
ator PoindeXter's proposal that inter
locking directorates in railway and
mining corporations be prohibited,
also was defeated, q to %.
Administration leaders will consult
with the president tomorrow on his
return from New Hampshire. The
rivers and harbOrs bill, next on the
senate programme, will be talked
over and a decision reached as to
whether it shall be put through before
possible adjournment.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-09-05
CANDIDATES. IN PIEDMONT.
Richards, Kelley and Manning Bus,
in Campaign.

Greenville, Sept. John G. Rich
ards spoke tonight at Brandon and
also to a gathering of the Sampson
and Poe bill operatives. The candidate
for governor was we'll received by
many of his friends.
j. Frank Kelley. candidate for
lieutenant governor, was with Mr.
Richards.
X. |. Manning conducted a whirl
wind campaign in nearby places. He
addressed gatherings at Easley, Pick
ems. Liberty. Norris, Central and Sen.
eca. At each place he was well re.
Ceivcd.
At Pickcns Mr.. Manning addressed
II cotton convention. He advised that
cotton be held. that the farmers or
ganiZe to secure themselves from los.
and that next year they plant more
forage and food crops.
This section of the state is sccthinp
with politics as many of the candl-
dates are here vote hunting. Nothing
of importance developed at any of the
meetings.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-09-05
Death Of william T.. TOuchlerry.

Manning. Sept. William T.
Touchberry, prominent and highly
esteemed farmer of this county. died
yesterday morning ut his home five
miles west of Manning after a linger-
Ing illness from Bright's disease. He
was 20 years old and was an honorcd
Confederate veteran. having served
faithfully as member of Capt ID. j.
bradham's company. the Sprott
Guards. Twenty-third South Carolina
regiment. Mr.. Touchbcrry was Il ma =
tive of Clarendon county and enjoyed
the respect and confidence of the pco-
pie among whom he spent long ana
useful life. He was twice married
and Is survived by his second wife,
siS sons and three daughters. all
grown. The funeral service was CON
Quoted Mt noon today at the home by
the Rev j. \. Anslcy. pastor of the
Manning Baptist church, assisted by
the Rev. MIR. Gordon of Summcrton
and the Rev. Mr.. Kyscr of paxvillc.
after which the intcrmcnt was made
In the family burying ground. An
Immense throng Of sympathizing rcia
tivcs and friends attended the funeral
service.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-09-05
AER0PLAME BRINGS NEWS,
AVIATOR DROPS NOTE IN Bl,CS.
SELLS TELLING THAT AID WILL
COME SOON.
Germans Have Flag Made Which They
Say They Will Fly from EiiYcl Tow.
cr-Statc Headquarters Converted
into Hospitals.

London, Sept 1.-The Antwerp cOr-
respondent of an Amsterdam news
paper says French biplane appeared
over Brussels Saturday and in a hail
OF German bullets twice circled the
town, dropping pamphlets containing
this message: Take courage; deliv-
erance soOn." The aviator then made
Off after giving spectators daring
performance Of the loop the loop.
German soldiers there are behaving
properly, but their officers are accused
of arrogance. The Germans have or
dered a Brussels firm to make a Ger
man flag, which they say they intend
hosting over the Eiffel Tower in Paris
Gen. JakOwski, who has succeeded
Gen. Count Won Arnim as commander
at Brussels. is living in the National
Palace. The Grand Duke Of Mecklen-
burg Is residing in the city.
The headquarters Of the Belgian
ministers of State. the royal palace
and the Palace of Justice now are
hospitals filled with German and Bel
gian wounded.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-09-05
MANNING IN PICKENS.
Crowd Gathers to Hear Candidate Mt
Easley.

Easley Sept. 1.-The announcement
that Richard I. Manning would ad-
dress an audience here this morning
In his tour Of Pickens county was re-
ceived with great interest and enthu-
siasm. Long before the appointed
hour, 10 o'clock, a crowd had gath
cred to greet the man who is now as
piring to the governors chair.
Mr.. Manning spoke from a wagon
In front Of the Easley Loan and
Trust company and was introduced by
Il. p. McCravey. His remarks were
to the point and were delivered in his
usual attractive manner.
Mr.. Manning advocated first Of all
the enforcement of law and then
dwelt briefly on three other topics.
He stated that it was the duty of every
man to cast his ballot on next Tues
day and urged that the people not he
overconfident, as the victory was only
half won. He thanked the people for
their support on last Tuesday and
assured them that should he be elect
ed next Tuesday that he would always
he careful not to abuse the trust that
the people had placed in him. In con-
clusion he stated that he did not want
to promise big things, but would say
most emphatically that he would, if
elected. lie the governor of all the pco-
pie and would devote his energies to
those things which would be for the
betterment of South Carolina and her
citizens.
After his address Mr.. Manning visit
ed many Of the business houses in
town, but was deprived OF seeing n.
many of the people as he would have
had he not had an engagement In
PiCkens ut 11.30 o'clock. He was as
surcd by many citizens here Of their
warm support on the Sth.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-09-05
AcrOplanc Hit by Shots.


Paris, Sept. Ia report that the
aeroplane which dropped bombs yes
terday had been brought down in the
outskirts of Paris by the fire of
machine guns has not been confirm
ed. but 1t Is certain that 1t was struck,
because 1t distinctly was seen to ca
reen before 1t disappeared from view.
The operations of German aero
planes over Paris are watched with
epuanimity by the people. The first
day the operations caused some ner-
vousness among the women; the sec
ond day 1T was an old story. and the
third day they provoked for the most
part sarcastic remarks for the inefl-
cheney Of German craftsmanship.
A German monoplane dropped a
bomb Mt the Rue Michodiere and the
Rue Du Quatre September near the
Credit Lionnais this afternoon. A gun
mounted on the bank fired four shells
at the aeroplane and two English in
fantrymen fired their rifles repeatedly.
Another bomb was dropped near st.
Lazare station. Neither bomb did any
damage.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-09-05
NEW REVOLT IN SOUTH.
Unofficial Reports Indicate Growth OF
Unrest i'm That Part OF Mexico.

Vera Cruz, Sept. 1.-Unofiicial re-
ports reaching Vera Cruz indicate the
;rOwth of new revolution in the
South of Mexico, said to be directed
principally by former federal officers
Official information supplied to John
Il. Silliman, American consular rep
rcSentativc, however, minimize the
importance" of the uprising. Mr.. Sill
liman, who is acting as the personal
representative of President Wilson.
came here today from Mexico City.
where he conferred with Gen. Car
rama.