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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-30
GENERAL YOUNG
ILL IN HOSPITAL

CONTINUED from First Page)
Street at 1880 o'clock The cars will
be drawn up between Tenth and
Twelfth Streets. and the start will be
made promptly at O'Clock The pa
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-10-20
Cbs @attbman aliS Soutbrolr.
4nnsred 90 Tho PoCsomos ~ Sumter. 9.
q. - Second Claas Mastsx.
PERSONAL MENTION.

Mrs. Nine Solomons has gone 20
San Fransicso to visit her sister Mrs
Davis. and will spend a month or
more on the Pacific coast.
Mr.. l.. C.. Mills. OF Mayesville, is
I'm the city visiting DIR. w. IL. Mills.
Mrs. c. III. Courtney and little
daughter. Iris. are visiting relatives In
Baltimore.
Mrs. Charles dc Saussure Clarkson,
OF Charleston. who has been the guest
OF her sister. Mrs. L. p. Kicker, for
tho past week. left this afternoon for
Barnwell to attend the Patterson
Murray wedding.
Mrs. al. II. Scott has returned to
the city after a stay In Spartanburg.
M'ssos Mabel Booth. Edith wither-
spoon and Bessie Walsh spent the
weekend ut homo from Winthrop
College. They left Sunday afternoon
20 return TO Rock Hill.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-10-20
A Personal Reminder.
j. Frank Williams.

Statements Of accounts have been
mailed to all subscribers. as q remind
er that payment for the paper is now
due. IL should not be necessary for
the paper Is a semi-weekly reminder
OF the date of expiration of subscrip-
ton. but as IL has been our custom to
send out statements each fall, our
subscribers have gotten into the habit
OF waiting for the statement. This Is
merely preliminary TO the real pur-
pose of this notice. We have q great
deal of money due on subscription
readers well know col
lections of all kinds have been un-
precedently poor and slow since last
fall. Realizing that the depressed
condition OF business and the scarcity
OF money rendered 1t inconvenient if
not impossible for many people to
pay their debts we have not pressed
anyone for settlement. But condi-
tions are different this fall. cotton is
bringing good price and money Is
more plentiful, and every subscriber
we have could settle his account with
out Inconvenience. We are in pres
sing need of every dollar due us. for
We have obligations OF our own that
wc must meet. We trust each and ev-
cry subscriber will take this notice as
n personal reminder and will without
delay send or bring the amount due.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-10-20
TWENTY CENT COTTON.
Nineteen Bales of Long Staple Sold Oh
Local Market for High Price,

From The Daily Item, Oct. Is.
Mr.. II. c. Haynsworth today sold to
Mr. c. p. Exum, the local representa-
tive OF Gordon McCabe, Of Charleston,
nineteen bales of long staple cotton
for the round price of twenty cents.
This cotton was grown by Mr.. Hayns-
worth on his farm near the city and
was ginned at the Sumter Ginnery.
So far as known, this is the highest
price paid on the local market for any
considerable lot of staple cotton this
season. Mr.. Haynsworth has been
growing staple cotton for several
years and has selected his seed care
fully, with the result that he has de-
veloped a fine grade of cotton that
commands the top Of the market.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-10-20
'HARD TIMES" COMES ONCE
MORE.
Unable Ot Attend Peace Conference
on Account OF Illncss-Wants Blind
T'"ers pnt Ont of business.

Dark Corner, oct. 15.--Timcs are
very quiet in this corner. Everything
lis moving along normal. Farmers are
cutting hay and picking cotton these
pretty warm days. Some sorn and
peas have been gathered.
Mr. Lawrence B. Lackey, formerly
of this place, died at the Sumter aims
house last Monday (the 11th) night
and was buried at the Weeks ceme-
tary near Pinewood last Wednesday.
/ was sorry that my health was
such that I could not attend the In
ternational Peace Congress, which
was to convene in Berkley and San
Francisco, Cal, on the 10th inst, as
Gov. Manning appointed me one of
the delegates from South Carolina.
But my health is very poor of late.
have been quite sick since 1 last wrote
for the Waterman and Southron.
begin to feel myself again, so hope
to claim my space little oftener.
Well, Mr.. Editor, was very much
surprised at the large majority for
prohibition, but now the cry is the
blind tigers and the rich mans whisk-
ey clubs" The latter, Gov. Manning
informs me. have gone out of busi-
ness, and the former will soon die, if
no one feeds them. And / think the
buyer Is worse than the seller. Come
now, Kind Reader, let's let the tigers
all starve. Don't feed them and then
curse them for eating the feed, says
Hard Times"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-10-20
PROCEEDINGS OF COURT.
Appeals from Magistrates Courts
Disposed Of-AttOrncys In Contempt
Fined $25 Each.
From The Daily Item, Oct. Is.

From The Daily Item, Oct. Is.
The latter part of the morning hour
OF the Court of General Sessions We'd
nesday was given over to the hearing
of appeals from the Magistrates and
Recorders Courts. On Thursday the
case against Bradford Farmer, charg-
ed with disposing OF property under
lien was taken up. This resulted in a
mistrial.
On convening of the court this
morning the rule to show cause
against Messrs. A. S. Hardy and M. w.
Seabrook, charged with being in con-
tempt Of court was taken up. This was
the result of the fisticuff between these
two attorneys yesterday during the
progress Of the case against Farmer.
Both made suitable apologies to the
court, expressing regret for the oc-
currence. Judge Shipp fined each of
them $25.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-10-20
NEWS AND VIEWS OF PISGAH.
Rev. H. Il. Cole Resigns to Go to Up
per Part of StatC-Kcrshaw County
Association Meeting.

Pisgah. Oct. 1.-THE cotton is
nearly all picked and the crop is just
as light as was expected. The price for
it and the seed will help those having
short crops to pay debts.
Peavine hay has been about saved
the crop is fine, the best we ever had
GENERALLY through the country. A ride
through a portion Of Kershaw county
shows fine system Of roads credit
able to any country.
The Supervisor, Mr.. West, is an up
to-date man and keeps the roads in all
sections In fine order. 1t makes me
ashamed to see a portion of our coun-
try roads, especially, the Columbia
road. Maybe we will have good roads
some day.
Rev. T. L. Cole has resigned his
church here and will accept work in
the upper portion of the State.
The Kershaw Association meet with
the Thorn Church seven miles from
kershaw Wednesday of this week and
adjourned Thursday afternoon. DR..
Charles A. Jones, State Educational
Secretary, and Rev. j. K. Hair, repre-
senting the Baptist Courier, attended
and added much to the interest of the
meeting. The churches were fairly
represented, and the whole session was
marked by a high Christian tone and
was very harmonious.
j. E. DuPre was elected moderator,
j. l.. Cato clerk, and Mr.. G. West,
treasurer. The reports from the
churches show that much good work
was done during the past association
year The next meeting will be at
Beaver Dam church In October, 1916.
Measures were put on foot for aggres-
sive work next year. Thorn church
was named after an eminent layman
who recently died. 1t is pretty
church In the midst of a fine people
who showed every attention to the
pleasure of the delegates. The ladies
had dinner both days and it was as
fine and abundant as writer ever saw.
Enough to feed four times as many as
attended. I am happy to say that all
the delegates survived the occasion.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-10-20
Schwartz Coat Suits.

In describing this array Of new coat
suits, we feel like an amateur cary
ing a chicken. We don't know at
which end to begin The fabrics are
wonderful, broadcloth, poplins, dove
tines. gabardines. fur and braid nov
city creations that are the very poetry
of design. Added to which Is the tail
oring. and the Schwartz goodness in
tailoring Is an addition always. SO new
models just opened today, and just
thihk no two alike. The shades are
liussian green, African brown, plum,
blue, black. Come see them. No OBJ
legation whatever to by, unless you
just can't help ii. Schwartz Bros
Advt.
a n n n
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-10-20
To Re Married Tuesday.

An approaching marriage OF inter-
est II that OF Miss Laura Montgom-
cry Richardson and Harvey Everett
Topp Tuesday evening at the home OF
the parents OF the bride-elcct on
Church street. Miss Richardson Is
the daughter OF MIR. and Mrs. John S.
Richardson OF this city. Mr.. Topp has
been living In Winston Salem for the
past few years. but he was reared In
Nashville and is prominently connect
ed with Tennessee and Kentucky fam
lilies.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-10-20
MAYESVILLE NEWS NOTES.
Cotton Receipts Heavy and Cotton
Seed I'm Dcmand-SOcial Events of
the Week,

Cotton Receipts Heavy and Cotton
Seed I'm Dcmand-SOcial Events of
the Week.
Mayesville, Oct. 1S-Several delight
full rook parties were enjoyed by the
devotees Of the game last week. The
Tuesday Afternoon Book Club met
with Mrs. p. NJ. Tiller and most
pleasant afternoon was spent by the
members and their guests. Delicious
refreshments Of cream and cake were
served during the afternoon. On
Thursday afternoon, Mrs w. c..
Chandler entertained at rook in her
usual hospitable manner. Friday
evening another pleasant rook party
was given by Mr.. and Mrs. J. C. Par
nell at their lovely country home.
On Thursday evening DR.. and Mrs.
w. ". Gardner entertained in honor
OF Mr.. and Mrs. S. M. Rhodes, who
recently returned from their bridal
trip. Other guests of the evening wero
the members of the graded school fac
'ulty.
Cotton receipts were quite heavy last
week and much was sold as soon as
ginned. The seed market climbed up
still higher and the buyers were all
busy as consequence. A good many
of the smaller planters have harvested
nearly their whole crops already. All
report fine hay crops and better yields
OF corn than expected some weeks
ago.
Rev r. H. Grier and Elder J. W.
Cooper VIII represent the Mayesvine
church 1T the Presbyterian synod In
Rock Hin this week, and Rev w. w.
Wori1mcr and Elder ]. w. Rhodes VIII
represent Salem (Brick) church.
Mrs. Mavis Royleston and daughter,
Of Florence. are visiting her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. j. C. Mckinney.
Mrs. Gaillard. of Manning, is visit
ing her daughter, Mrs. b. S. Crawford.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-10-20
BEAUTIFUD CHURCH WEDDING.
Miss Mozelle Alderman Becomes Bride
OF Enoch Blair Rice.

fhc tiarenuon BaptlSt church at
Alcoiu was the scene OF a beautiful
wedding on Thursday evening at z
o'clock. when Miss Mozelle. the
youngest daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Da-
vid Wells Alderman. became the bride
OF Mr.. Enoch Blair Rice Of Bolton, S.
G. A large and interested audience
was present to witness the ceremony
which was performed by the Rev. III.
X. Williams. pastor OF the church of
which the bride Is n member. Mrs.
Rice is sister OF Mrs. ID. G. Shaw of
Sumter and has often visited In the
city and has many friends here. Mr..
Rice Is an energetic young manufac-
turcr at Bolton and Is the subject of
much congratulations upon securing
30 accomplished young lady as his
wife.
The church was beautifully decor
ated for the occasion In a white and
green color scheme. White canvas and
hot house smilax were used In decorat-
Ing the pulpit and ferns and other pot
ted plants were arranged TO form a
background for the bridal party as
they took their stand I'm front OF the
altar. where the bride and grom,
plishted their troths. The bride wore
a beautiful gown OK white satia with
real DutchCss lace aud carried q show
er Of brides roses and lilies OF the
VALLEY. The bridesmaids. maid Of hon
OF and danes of honor were also
dressed I'm white satin and all oarri d
American beauty roses. The bride en-
tered with her brother. Mr.. II. j.
Alderman OF Alcolu, who gave her
away at the altar. The groom had as
his best man. his brother. Mr.. Rex
Rice OF Anderson.
Miss Martha Alderman of Aicolu.
n sister OF the bride. was maid OF
honor and Mrs. ID. c. Shaw of Sumter.
another sister. and Mrs. Ben Geer of
Greenville. were the danes OF honor
TO the bride. The bridesmaids were.
Misses Lois Montgomery. Spartan
burg; Sara Tanner. Charlotte. Allne
Hovelis. Manning. and Edna Brock
ington. Manning. The Groomsmen
were Messrs. T.. ID. Shaw, Sumter;
Max Rice. Bolton; DR.. Ferguson and
Campbell OF Bolton.
Immediately after their marriage n
reception was given In honor OF the
bride and groom at the home OF the
brides parents. Mr.. and Mrs. d. w.
Alderman. 20 which the members of
the bridal party. members OF the two
families and a number OF intimate
friends were invited. The house was
tastefuily decorated I'm green and
white. red and pink carnations lending
color To tho decorations. In the din
Ing room the cutting of the brides
cake afforded much entertainment.
hr. and Mrs. Rice left Alcolu for
Sumter. where they boarded the $50
train to so to points unknown to their
friends on their bridal trip. After the
twenty-flrst OF October they will be at
home TO their frlends'at their home at
Bolton. q. c.
ON Wednesday night the bridal
party were entertained at the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. II. J. Alderman at re-
ception given them after the rehearsal
at the church. The home was beauti-
fully decorated with roses and carna-
tions for the occasion which was much
enjoyed by those attending.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-10-20
CORN CLUB PRIZES AWARDED,
RICHARD WELLS AND JAMES
HATFIELD WIN TRIPS TO
CLEMSON COLLEGE.
Yields Smaller This Year than For
mcrly. but Histories OF Crop We're
Better than Ever Beforc-WcIls
Withdraws I'm Favor of Wilbur Pres
colt.

The Boys Corn Club held its an
nual show in Sumter at the Court
House Saturday, October 16. The
yields this year were not very high,
but there were some of the best his
tories of the crops that have ever been
handed In In Sumter county, Wilbur
Prescott and Horace Prescott each
Kept a record Of every day since they
planted their corn until they gather
ed 1t, commenting upon the effect of
rains, cool weather and dry weather
had upon 1t.
Twenty-three prizes were awarded
to the following boys:
Wilbur Prescott, first on the history
of his crop-Trio of Black Beauty
Minorcas. donated by j. ID. Epperson;
Second on history of crop. Horace
Prescott. pair s. c. Rhode Island Reds,
donated by S. b. Mitchell; Third his
tory of crop, Richard wells-Riding
bride donated by George F. Epperson.
Fourth on history of crop, Walter
Brunson, S. c. Rhode Island Cockerel
donated by j. Frank Williams.
First prize on paper: How Select
ed My Seed Corn in the Feld"-Rich-
ard Wells, cash $500, donated by
Neill O'Donnell; End prize, Horace
Prescott, riding bride and blanket, do
mated by w. b. Boyle Co.; Srd prize,
James Hatfield. suit case by Levi Bros:
4th prize. Wilbur Prescott, S. C. Rhode
Island Cockerel by J. Frank Williams.
First prize on best ten ears of corn,
John Newman, $500 by S. M. Pier
son; End prize, Normer Andrews, pair
shoes donated by the Sumter Dry
Goods Store; 3rd prize, Frank White,
pruning shears and looping shears by
w. b. Burns and Son; 4th prize, s. C.
Rhode Island Cockerel, by j. Frank
Williams.
First prize on Best Single Ear, Hor-
ace Prescott. boys saddle donated by
DuRant Hardware Co.; End prize,
John Newman, pair gold cuff buttons
by l.. w. Folsom; 3rd prize, Frank
White. pair trousers. by Wreck Store;
4th prize. Normer Andrews, $1.OO cash
part of subscription by City National
Bank.
First prize on five best stalks. James
Hatfield. boys suit, donated by O'Don-
nell x Co.; End prize. pair shoes, by
shaw and MoColurI; 3rd prize. Bert
Smith, spras Ing outfit and disinfectant
by Mitchell's Drug store; 4th prize,
Frank White. $1.00 part Of subscrip-
ton City National Bank.
First prize on yield, Richard Wells,
$500 donated by ID. j. Chandler Cloth
ing Co.; End. James Hatfield, pair
shoes by Sumter Clothing Co.; Sd, Will
bur Prescott. $3.50 by Hearon's Phar.
macy.
Richard Wells and James Hatfield
won the four weeks scholarship at
Clemson College next August for maxi
ing the highest score. everything be-
ing taken into consideration, but w.
X. Wells, Richards father, and Rich
ard. agreed to withdraw i'm favor of
the next highest record. as Richard
won and took that course last sum-
mer. So Wilbur Prescott and James
Hatfield will be the two boys to take
the four weeks course at Clemson
next August.
j. Frank Williams.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-10-20
To Visit County I'nirs.

Mr.. l.. l. Baker left Monday even
ing to visit the county fairs Of Horny,
Jasper. beaufort and Ncwberry. As
state demonstration agent he will in
spect the various exhibits, and Is also
ON the program Of speak Bishop
Vile Leader and indicator.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-10-20

During the two days that the coun-
~ treasurer's office was open last week
only about $500 was paid In in taxes.
The money is coming In very slowly at
nrst, as usual.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-10-20
SUMTER COTTON MARKET.
Corrected Daily by Ernest Field, Cot
ton Buyer.

Good Middling II IA.
Strict Middling II.
Middling IL "a.
Strict Low Middling II IA.
Low Middling 10 3-4.
Seaplc cotton IA to II.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-10-20

Fire destroyed the saw mill and dry
kiln of Mr.. +. G. Thomas at BIoomvilIe
last Friday night. The loss is esti-
mated at about 500, with no insur-
ance.-Manning Times.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-10-20
Hot SuDDCr mt DaIZclI.

A hot supper will be given at the
home of Mrs. Il. NJ. CrOsswcll, Dalzell,
Friday night, October 22nd for the
benefit Of the Baptist parsonage.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-10-20
ARE YOUR KIDNEYS WELD?
Many Sumter People Know the I'm.
pOrtance of Healthy Kidneys.

The Kidneys filter the blood.
They work night and day.
Well kidneys remove impurities.
Weak kidneys allow impurities to
multiply.
No kidney Ill should be neglected.
There is possible danger in delay.
If you have backache or urinary
troubles,
If you are nervous, dizzy or worn
out,
Begin treating your kidneys at once;
Use proven kidney remedy.
None endorsed like Doan's Kidney
Pills.
Recommended by thousands.
Proved by Sumter testimony.
p. T.. Braid. electrician. 1S f..
Calhoun street. Sumter, says: II suf-
fered constantly from backache. and
mornings was sore and stiff. l had
headaches and dizzy spells The kid
ney secretions caused me lot OF an
noyance by passing too freely. When
heard OF Doan's Kidney Pills l
| used them, and two boxes cured me-
Price Soc, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for kidney remedy-get
DOan's' Kidney Pills-the same that
Mr.. Braid had. Foster -Milburn Co.,
Props, Buffalo, n. Y.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-10-20
DARLINGTON WON GAME.
Sumter Putt up Game Fight But Lost
Fl to 7.

The football game between the Sum-
ter High School and the DARLINGTON
High School, which was played on
the grounds of the latter Friday after
noon resulted in victory for the
Darlington team by a score of 21 to 7.
The game was hard fought from start
to finish, and the Sumter boys made a
creditable showing in a gamely con-
tested battle against heavier team.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-10-20
NEW YORK COTTON MARKET.
YCSt' 'dYS


The Rev. DR.. John A. Brunson Of
st. Matthews will preach at Grace
Baptist church, corner Of Calhoun and
washington streets, on Thursday
evening at o'clock. DR.. Brunson is
one of the most eminent and elo-
quent divines in the Baptist church of
the State. The public is cordially in
vited. ..
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-03-17
DISPLAY
MILLINERY HERE
MOST ATTRACTIVE
Trains Arrive.

Opening Day" that semi-annual oc-
casion so dear to the heart feminine,
has proven the usual potent factor 10
bringing out the ladies by hundreds to
inspect the newest and latest con-
ceptions in spring headwear Yester-
day Misses Hay & Tillman had their
spring opening and displayed hun
dreds of beautiful hats of the latest de-
sign, which evoked the admiration CT
all beholders. Mr.. John j. Hardy also
announced his millinery opening for
yesterday and today, and at his store,
the former millinery emporium OF
Mrs. NJ T. Elan, are being shown all
of the up-to-date designs in exquisite
millinery and fancy goods. Never be-
fore have spring hats seemed prettier.
They are in all the gorgeous colors of
the rainbow and bring forth exclama-
tions of ecstatic delight.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-03-17
GEORGIA GIRL SAILS
TO JOIN FIANCE

ATLANTA, Ca, March 17.-Atlanta
friends of Miss Pleasant Stovall,
daughter of the editor and owner of
the Savannah Press, Pleasant A. Sto-
WALL are interested in the report that
she has sailed from New York to
Switzerland and France to be near her
fiance, now with the French army.
The name OF the f1ance is not known
to Atlantans.
Miss Stovall, whose father is nov
American minister to Switzerland,
came home short time ago, with her
mother, for visit, but their early re-
turn to Europe is now ascribed to the
rumored engagement
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-03-17

Leave Americas for Richland, Col
umbus, Dawson, Albany and interme-
date points
1906 m
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-03-17

GARDEN SEED-Flower seed. Rem
bert's.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-03-17
Friendships Duties.

"How many coolnesses would be
avoided could we learn to see that
friendship, like all other relations in
life, has more duties than rights! -
7 CouI7bv
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-03-17

For further information apply to H,
P. Everett, Local Agent, Americas,
Ga; C. W. Small, Div. Pass, Agt.,
Savannah, Ca, c. B. Ryan, G. P. A.,
Norfolk, Va. advt
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-03-17

Seaboard Buffet Parlor-Sleeping Car
on Trains 10 and IA, arriving Americas
from Savannah 1925 p. m, and leav-
ing Americas for Savannah 2:30 a. m.
Sleeping car leaving for Savannah at
2:30 a. M. will be open for passen-
gers at 11:25 p. m.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-03-17

FOR RENT-An attractive siX-room
cottage on Lee street, with all
modern conveniences. w. D. Bailey.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-03-17

FOR RENT-Five rooms and bath;
all on same floor; best residence sec
ton. Phone S07. 26-tf
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1915-11-17
BURKITT GIVEN
POSITION BACK
PRESIDENT WILSON TAKES A
HAND IN ILLINOIS AFFAIR.

Washington, Nov. Is. President
Wilson has instructed Postmaster
General Burleson to reinstate George
Burkitt, assistant postmaster at Win
netka, ILL.,, if the only charges a
gainst him are that he criticised the
Presidents coming marriage. The
White House announced today that
the President knew nothing of the
incident until it was published, Bur-
kit having been accused of saying
that the President should not re-
marry so early. Postmaster General
Burleson stated that he had heard
nothing of it either. -.
"This is free country" said
Secretary Tumulty in announcing
the Presidents action. It is believ-
ed that owing to the publicity of
the case the charges will not be
taken up against Burkitt. e
1t is understood that the Presi-
dent believes he should have been
consulted in the matter before Bur-
kit was dismissed. Postmaster
Kloepfer's letters indicated that AS
sistant Postmaster General Roper ap-
proved the dismissal. Mr.. Roper
stated that the dismissal was ordered
on other grounds besides the criti-
cism of the President.