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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-03-17
BAD HAIL STORM AT GREEN.
WILLIE
Strips Foliage From Trees and Docs
Great Damaged.

Greenville, March 14.-What is de-
scribed as the most violent hail storm
OF the present generation played havoc
In the mountain section between
Greenville and Asheville last week.
Those who have been to the scene of
the storm tell of trees stripped of
their branches and often the bark was
beaten off by the hail stones. 1t was
necessary to clear the roads of tim
Der before any vehicle could pass.
Along the highway are many trees
broken Off and their ragged edges,
the bark torn from them. glisten in
the sunlight like great spear points.
The inhabitants Of the mountains say
that all Of Friday and Friday night
OF last week the noise Of falling tim
Der could be heard. The crash of a
tree or n limb falling to earth would
be heard. and before the sound had
died, the crash of another tree or an
other limb would start the sound
anew. 1t Is impossible, of course, to
estimate the amount of damage done,
but statements agree that it is con-
siderable.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-03-17
HELD IN CHARLESTON.
Young Man Giving Name as a. d..
Manning is Detained.

young man, who registered at the
charleston Hotel on Friday night as
"A. ID. Manning, Sumpter," was ar
rested late last night by the police.
The prisoner asserted that he was a
son OF Gov. Manning and that he was
reporter for The Columbia State.
During the afternoon he interviewed
Mayor Grace, it is stated, about con-
ditions in Charleston.
He was at the union station when
arrested. Policeman Duggan made
the arrest on instructions he had re-
ceived to watch for the young man.
When searched at the station house
two checks, drawn, and two others,
not filled out, were found on him. Per-
sons who had cashed checks for the
young stranger called at the station
house and it was stated that formal
charges would he entered this morn
ing
member of the staff Of the CO.
lumbia State by long distance tele-
phone declared that no person of the
name given by the young man was
employed there.-News and Courier.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-03-17

'o'ored Man Said to Have Confessed
sfordcrtnw Wife aud Throwing
Body Ina Pond.

bennettsville, March 1O.--Jess Nc.
Neal colored, who was arrested a
rev days ago, charged with having
murdered his wife near McColl. is
said to have made a confession, ad-
hitting his guilt. According to the
report McNeal claimed that his wife
mad been trying to get him to leave
her. and one night told him that II he
ever stayed at home again he would
never wake up. She started to go TO
another house for some clothes and.
he said. he went with her. On the
way back he said he told her he was
going to get some whiskey and they
went by McNair's Mill Pond. He
stated that when they got there he cut
her throat. undressed her. taking all
her clothes of. except her shoes and
stockings; that he waded in the
pond n short distance and threw the
body In. He says that he then stay
ed on the road from that time. which
was about . o'clock. until just before
day; that he then went home. took a
bath. cooked some breakfast and went
TO church.
The murder was committed and the
body put In the pond about three
weeks before IL was found. Two white
men. who had been on the pond In q
boat fishing. noticed something which
aroused their suspicion and upon in
vestisation II was discovered to be tho
body OF a woman.
IL In said that the first confession,
which McNeal made was to the faith
or OF the woman. The old man went
into the Jail and pointedly asked Nc
Neal ~ he had killed Ida. his wife.
McNeal denied II. The old man is said
to have kneeled and prayed very fer
vently. When he had finished his
prayer he turned to McNeai again and
asked him Jess. did you kill Ida ?"
and II In said that McNeal replied:
Yes. daddy. I killed her" Since, II
is claimed. that he has told all OF the
facts and circumstances connected
with the killing. and. that upon in
formation given by him the clothes Of
OF the woman were found In the pond
near where she was murdered.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-03-17
TEACHERS IN SESSION.
Regular Monthly Meeting Held at
Manning.

Manning, March 13.-The regular
monthly meeting of the Clarendon
County Teachers association, held in
the court house here today, was prob
ably the last meeting to be held dur
ing the present school term, as the
annual field day and county school
fair, to be held on April IS, will su-
persede the association meeting for
that month. AT the meeting today
several interesting papers We're read
and discussed to the edifcation Of oil
present. One paper, THE CoOpera-
tion of Teacher and Patron in the
Work OF the School, by H. j. Bomar
of Deep Creek school and Miss Cath
crime Murchison Of ,Oakdale school,
was we'll received, as was olso an
able paper on school Credits for
Home Industrial Work." by Miss
Beulah Edge of Trinity school.
The elaborate programme that has
been prepared for the approaching
field day was taken up for discussion
and several features explained. The
approaching event will be the fourth
annual school field day for Clarendon
and il is expected to measure full
ly up to the high standard tha
characterized each former occasion
The various schools of the county ar,
entering with enthusiasm into prep
aration for the different academic ant
athletic contests for the victors il
which suitable prizes will be offered
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-03-17
scase Won't Run for Congress

Spartanburg. March 13.--Judge
Thomas =. sease. whose name has
been mentioned among those who
might enter the race to succeed Con-
gresham Joseph r. Johnson in case
the latter becomes Federal Judge.
stated that he would under no circum-
stances enter politics again. When |
went on the bench" he said. 81 cut
all political bridges behind me and
have no aspirations In that direction. -
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-03-17
NO CHANGE IN PENSION LAW.
General Asscmbly's Action Was to Add
$4,000 to- Fund.

Columbia. March l1.-From letters
TO the State pension board from the
county pension boards and from pri-
vate individuals. II seems that there
In a widespread misunderstanding in
regard To the acts passed by the last
General Assembly In regard to pen
sions. says W. III. Edwards. member
OF the state pension board. The law
as to eligibility to pensions was not
changed In any particular. says Mr..
Edwards. The only change made by
the last General Assembly I'm regard
To pension was to add $50. 900 to the
pension fund out OF which must
come In round numbers $17.50O for
the maintenance OF the Confederate
Inflrmary. The fund this year for
pensions is s2s2.50O. and the fund
will he thus distributed by the Comp
troller General by the direction OF
the State pension board. The pen
sioners may expect the money on or
about April i5. 1915. There was alb
solutely no change made I'm the pen
sion law by the last General Assem-
bly,.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-03-17
A SUMTER MANS EXPERIENCE
Results Tell the Talc-Can You Doubt
the Evidence of This Sumter Ciu-
zen?

c. III. James. salesman, 3O4 Council
ST., Sumter says: II was afflicted
with backache and sharp pains
through my loins 1 could not rest
we'll Mornings | was so lame that
could hardly dress. If straighten-
ed quickly after STOPPING, sharp pains
shot through my back. The kidney Sc
cretions were unnatural, and filed
with sediment, and didn't have
much control over them. When a
friend told me about DOan's Kidney
Pills l gave them trial and they
strengthened my kidneys. (State-
ment given March ~, 19OS.)
On January IL. 1915. Mr.. James
said: Il gladly confirm my former
endorsement Of Doan's Kidney Pills.
/ always recommend them 10 anyone
l near complaining oc kidney trJu-
ble."
Price SOC, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy-get
DOan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mr.. James had. Foster -Milburn Co,
Props, Buffalo, y. Y. 7
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-03-17
BEWARE OF POTATOES.
Truck Growers Are Warned Against
Large Acreage.

Washington, March l4.-Truck
growers were warned today by the
department of agriculture against
planting q large acreage Of early po-
tatoes. Attention was directed to re-
ports that a much larger supply of
Northern grown potatoes was i'm the
hands of growers and dealers January
that the price now is about - per
cent. less than "a year ago.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-03-17

Local weather prophets arc prcdirt-
ing large fruit crop this year.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-03-17
GERMAN ESTIMATE ON WAR.
Secretary OF Treasury Says T. Costs
1878. 900. 900 Week.

Berlin. March 14.--By Wireless to
Sayville.-The over Seas News Agency
says that DIR. Karl Helfferich. secre-
tary of the imperial treasury. intro
ducing the budget on March TO- stat
ed that the cost of the war for all of
the belligerents was s375.O0O,OOO II
week.
The cost to the British in the first
eight months OF the war was ST.
25O.00O.00O and TO the French and
Russians probably $4,000. 900, 900. the
agency says.
The secretary quoted his British
colleague. David Lloyd George. as
saying that the war would be won
with the last billion.
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Approved:
Richard I. Manning,
Governor.
APPOINTS SPONSOR.

Gen. g. A. Reed Announces Dcsigna-
tion of Miss Carrie Moss Dant1ier,
Orangcburg.
Columbia. March 14.-C. A. Reed
of Anderson, brigadier general, COM
manding the Second brigade, South
Carolina division, United Confederate
Veterans. announces the appointment
Of the following, to attend both tho
state reunion in Columbia, April "a
and 20, and the general reunion in
Richmond, June 1, 2 and 3:
Sponsor, Miss Carrie Moss Dantzler
Orangeburg; maids of honor, Miss
Louise A. Salley, Orangeburg, and
Miss Mary Quarles Link, Abbeville
matron of honor, Mrs. James r. Van.
diver, Anderson.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-03-17
COURT AT FLORENCE ENDED
Men Accused OF Staying John Hicks
Acquitted.
Florence. March 12.-The case
against the Evans and Miles bows.

charged with killing John Hicks in q
dispute over land. was quickly dlspos-
ed OF today only i've witnesses were
Out up by the State AMI none by the
defence. though nearly everybody Ia
that neighborhood has been here to
court as witnesses through three
terms The jury at one time last
night gave some indications OF a
deadlock. but after having the Judge
come back and recharge them on cer-
tain points after 10 o'clock. they soon
brought in n verdict OF not guilty.
Judge Prince has saved the county
very great expense In ordering the
pay for witnesses cut from dollar a
day to fifty cents. and from ten cents
n mile TO Ave. Florence has paid the
larger fees for many years. and each
Judge has passed II. and Il has cost
the county many thousands OF dol
lars year. which was without war
rant. The multitude OF witnesses here
expecting expenses have been bitterly
disappointed. for the present fees do
not cover expenses. The number OF
witnesses attending hereafter. unless
the law be changed. will be greatly
reduced.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-03-17
INCOME TAX RETURNS.
Comptroller General, With Consent of
Governor, Extends Time Without
Penalty.

Columbia, March 13.-Comptrollel
General Carlton w. Sawyer, with the
consent of the governor, has extended
the time for making returns for the
state income tax until July 1 with
out penalty. This action was taken
on the request Of Chairman A. W.
Jones and the members of the State
tax commission.
The order extending the time tor
making income tax returns follows
State Of South Carolina,
Office of Comptroller General,
Columbia, March IL, 1915.
County Auditor-Dear Sir: The
state tax commission of the State of
South Carolina has sent me the fol-
lowing communication relative to the
enforcement of the income tax law:
The time for making returns under
the income tax law Of this State ex-
pired on the goth of February last,
and a very large number of persons
liable to the payment of the tax omit
ted to make such returns within the
time limited
THE neglect to make the returns
In time may have been caused in part
by an erroneous impression that the
returns and payment of the income
tax to the Federal government re-
lieved these taxpayers from paying
the income tax imposed by the laws
Of this State.
"The failure to make returns with
In time have been so general and
widespread that we think further op-
portunity should be allowed such per-
sons to make these returns before
the penalties provided by law are
imposed upon them"
In order, therefore, to save such
persons who will now come forward
and make the proper returns, 1, Carl
ton w. Sawyer, under, and by virtue
Of power conferred upon the Comp
troller General, with the approval Of
the governor, in section 767 of Vol
ume l, Code Of Laws of South Caro-
lima. 1912. do hereby extend the time
for the making Of returns and assess
ment of income taxes without pen
atty until the first day of July, A. d.
1915.
You will govern yourself according
ly. Carlton w. Sawyer,
Comptroller General.
Approved
Richard I. Manning,
Governor
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-03-17
sERvLA IN GRAVE PLIGHT.

fositon OF Country IL Terrible
London. March 15.-Sir Thomas
Upton. whose yacht Erin is being used
oy the Servian Red Cross as a hospital
ship, sends from Servia to the British
Red Cross society q description OF the
situation there:
1t Ia almost impossible e. descriHs
The terrible position OF Servia on ac-
count OF poverty and disease he
writes. THE hospitals everywhere are
crowded with typhus cases. DIR. Ed
ward w. Ryan of the American Red
Cross says that unless something Is
done to prevent the spread OF the dis
ease the country will lose half OF it's
population. 1t is impossible 10 isolate
the typhus from the others.
II am certain that no country in
the world today is in so serious q con-
dition as Servia. The first hospital 1
visited was an American institution at
Ghevelgi. 1t contains 1,40O patients,
mostly typhus cases. many Of them
Tying without blankets or mattresses.
I saw one dead man lying among
them.
| "Of IL American nurses seven are
sick with typhus. OF six American
doctors three have typhus.
"Typhus is bad in Belgrade, where
i was nearly finished by an Austrian
shell. The situation Is worse at Nish.
1t Is also serious at Servian army
headquarters. Hospitals are short OF
ve.ything-drugs, surgical supplies
blankets. sheets.
| Il am assured that there are some
districts which have been even more
ravaged by disease than those I Wis.,
tied"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-03-17

Mr.. c. l.. Cuttino has recently pur-
chased a registered Aberdeen-Angus
bull and will raise beef cattle on his
Shady Side farm. Dr. G. =. Osteen
also has a registered Aberdeen-Angus
bull, selected and purchased for him
by the live stock department of Glenn
son College.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-03-17
About the "Rcd ROSctte."

Curtain will rise at O'Clock, so
as to permit those who attend Friday
night prayer meeting to also be At
the y. NJ. &. a. benefit. A most cor
dial invitation TO all.
Popular price of soc general ad-
mission Academy of Music, March
-.
The Press., 1915-10-06
HERE'S NEW VIGOR FOR
 OVERWORKED STOMACHS

Anders Jacobsen, the popular drug gist, has been in the drug business long enough to have his own opinion of the best way of selling medicines.
 He says the plan adopted by Mi-o-na, the great dyspepsia remedy, is the fairest he has ever heard of. He doesn't believe that medicine ought to be paid for unless it does the user some good. And Mi.o.na is sold under positive guarantee to relieve dyspepsia or to refund the money. You simply leave 50 cents on deposit with Anders Jacobsen, and if, after you have used the box of Mic na you decide that it has done you no good, all you have to do is to tell him so and he will return your money.
 Hundreds of people have been re- lieved of stomach agonies by using this remarkable remedy. It is not simply food digester; it is a medi- cine that puts all of the digestive organs into normal condition and gives ruddy, glowing, vigorous health A change for the better will besL seen after the first few doses of Mic na, and it's continued use will soon give the power to eat any thing at any time and not suffer distress sa a, afterwards. Use Mi ma and see how much more there ii. in life. SA-sl
The Press., 1915-10-06
STAFFORD SPRINGS.

Mrs. H. A. Blake of Colchester hai been visiting local friends.
 Mrs. Grace Lucas of Brooklyn N. Y. is the guest of Mrs. Charles Fox.
 Harold Jones was in Hartford las weak taking the state optometry ex aminations.
 Miss Margaret Cooley and Mis- Esther Huntley are spending a few days in Salem. Mass.
 Miss Mary A. Quinn and Miss Emma O. Barrows, nurses at the Johnson hospital. have resigned.
 There will be a meeting of the school board at the library building tomorrow evening at 7.30.
 Attorney R. H. Fisk and R. M. Fisk returned the first of the week from brief outing in New York city.
 The annual meeting of the Stafford Federation of churhss will be held al the Methodist church next Sunday al 8 p. m.
 Attorney NJ. ID. O'Connell, R. w.. Ellis and Lot O'Halloran held meet ing yesterday afternoon and appraised the estate of Leo Garvais-
 R. W. Smith motored to Jamestown last week to see his mother who has been i'll. Mrs. Smith has rheumatism, and while she is more comfortable she is not yet recovered. [. The ladies of the German club will hold a dance Wednesday evening. the second night of the fair, in their hall, Westford avenue. with music by Woods full orchestra and Prof Jenkins promptsr. Admission, 25 cents.
 The postponed meeting of the Current Events club will be held Mon- day evening. Subject, Current Events. Committee, Mrs. E. F. Leach, Miss F. B. washhurn, Miss M. McCullooh. Hostesses, Mrs. Mi. A. Harris and Mrs. T. +. Mullen.
 There will be another benefit dance given by the Italian ladies of this town, Saturday at the Italian hall. A door prize of S2. % will be offered to the holder of the lucky number. Music by the Italian orchestra. Admission: Ladies. 10 cents; Gents, 25 cents.
 The evening train north was de- layed several hours Monday. A truck on the express car became derailed just as the train started After several unsuccessful trials on the part of the trainmen to replace the truck the wrecker was ordered out and traffic was resumed soon after its arrival.
 Miss Harriet Frederika Buckley, daughter of Rev. Frederick D. Buck ley of Waterbury, formerly rector of Grace church of this borough was married to Capt. Harry Spencer of the steamer Matapon of the United Fruit company in Belmont chapel of Cathedral of St. John the Divine, in New York city last Wednesday at high noon. The ceremony was per- formed by the brides father. After their return from their wedding journey they will reside at Paulmar Court, 643 West 17th street, New York.
The Press., 1915-10-06
UNION.

Mr. and Mrs. R. Tifft of Westford visited relatives in town recently.
 Miss Elsie Scranton is with her parents, MT. and Mrs. Charles Scranton, for few days.
 Mrs. Henry Lefingwell picked a perfect bunch of apple blossoms and buds from their apple orchard the 29th of September. They also have cinnamon roses in bloom the second time this year. Representatives of the Equal Franchise leagues of Putnam and the state held very interesting meeting at the town hall last Thursday after noon and even ing. Miss Danielson of Putnam Heights presided. The prin- oipal addresses were given by Mrs. Thomas N. Hepburn of Hartford and Lawyer Frederick D. Hinriohs of New York city, who has his summer home on Woodstock Hill. He is a splendid speaker and it was a great treat to have him come to Union. Lunch was | served between the sessions. There was good attendance. several coming from Westford and North Ashford. An Equal Franchise league of Union and Ashford was formed and the following officers chosen President, Mrs. H. M. Lawson; vice. president, Mrs. Ransom Taft; secretary, Mrs. E. O. Barrows; treasurer, Mrs. Archie Walker. MT. Hinrichs stated his conviction that within ten or fifteen years the whole country would have woman suffrage.
 At the annual stown meeting the republican ticket was elected with officers as follows: Assessor, P. E.. Tyler; board of relief, WIS. Horsman. T. O. Newell and A. Bouvia; select. men, F. V. Horsman, O. A. Proulz and Myron Heck; collector, T. o. Newell; town clerk and treasurer, H. R. Howard; constable, Peter Thompson and George Heck; grand jurors, O. R. Towne and o. E. Willis auditors. John Rizner and O. T.
The Press., 1915-10-06

Frank Navratil met with a pain full and perhaps serious accident last Saturday. Starting to drive a nail, the nail flew and struck him close to the left eye. He left here for Hart ford, but may have gone to New York for treatment at hospital.
 In addition to those nam ed last week, hunting licenses have been issued to Louis Morse, Anthony Safranek, Henry E. Hopkins, Carl F. Joslin, Elmer M. Maofarlane, Wilbert O. Ruby, Wm. Hamilton, Seth Scho- field, Frank Farra, George Knight.
 Manager Potter promises a ball game for next Saturday, and is trying to get game with the Orcuttville team, as the Glynville's of Stafford will not be here. The Willington' s have the best bunch of players now that ever played under that name, and it's dollars to doughnuts that Stafford hasn't better team.
 Following is the result of Mondays election: Assessor, John A. Houchens; i; board of relief, F. Romaine Tucker, Wm. O. Eldredge, M. l.. Usher; selectmen, Wm. H. Brackett, w. O. Ruby, H. L. Lillibridge; clerk and treasurer, Walter A. Allen; agent of town deposit fund, o. J. Gurley i; auditors, John A. Houchens, M. l.. Usher; grand jurors, Fred W. Col- burn, Ohas. S. Amidon. Arthur J. Devereaux; collector of taxes, Robert T. Jones; constables, William O. Eld- redge, Paul W. Benson, W. .E. Malo; registrars of voters, Wm. H. Hall. M, L.. Usher; town school committee, Walter A. Allen, Wm. H. Hall, D. L.. Royce. Constitutional amendment, yes, 61; no, 13. No vote on license.
The Press., 1915-10-06
CAMPO BROTHERS
HOME NEWS.
Local Notices,

Matter under this head 10 cents line.l -Overcoats and raincoats for men and boys, at a sacrifice, at J. F. Warren's. See ad on first page.
 -Chesbro's Liquid Corn Plaster for sale at W. K. Hanley & Co.'S.
 School time Is here. Better values for the money here In Chlldren's Shoes than elsewhere. s. Katzowitz & Co. Do your school buying now at the Modern Clothing Co.
The Press., 1915-10-06

Heavy, impure blood makes a muddy, complexion, headaches, nausea, indiges- ton. Thin blood makes you weak, pale and sickly. For pure blood, sound di- gestion, use Burdock Blood Bitters. $1 at all stores
The Press., 1915-10-06
WELLINGTON. West Wilmington.

MT. and Mrs. Charles Korner spent Sunday afternoon in Ashford.
 Miss Edna Bugbee was home over Sunday and had as her guest Gill Longer of New London.
 Mrs. Mary Lyons and Etta Cleve- land spent Sunday afternoon with MT and Mrs. William Converse.
 Mrs. l.. G. Merrick, Marvin Edger- ton, Miss Hutchinson of Bristol, MT. and Mrs. J. w. Edgerton and daugh- ter, Mamie, and Mrs. A. M. Pomeroy of Vernon were visitors at Geo. Bug bees on Thursday
 South Wilmington.
 Mrs. Thomas Ruby of Stafford Springs was the the guest of Miss Ethel Richardson last Thursday.
 Miss Hattie Lockwood returned Thursday from a six weeks visit with her father, o. D. Lockwood, in Enterprise, Ont.
 We are much pleased to note that Mrs. w. H. Hall is making a good recovery in the Hartford hospital from a recent operation for appendi. citis, and if she continues to improve, will be home again in few days.