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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-12-01
Death OF n. S. Mcleod.

Nathan Shipp Mcleod died at his
home at Swimming Pens on Sunday
morning at about 6 o'clock. His death
came as the result of a stroke of pa
ralysis received early Saturday night
and was great shock to his many
friends throughout Sumter and Lee
counties. Mr.. Mcleod was about 70
years OF age and was a veteran of the
War Between the States.
The funeral services were held this
morning at Rembert Methodist church.
Lee county.
Mr.. Mcleod was q native of the
swimming Pens section and lived
there practically all of his life. He
was good farmer and highly esteem
ed as man by all who knew him.
lie was twice married, first to Miss
ieSues of Chcraw by whom the fol-
lowing sons and daughters survive:
Messrs. w. d., II. r., Randolph, Ma
than, Oswego; j. c., Sumter, IT. P.
iartsville; Mrs. Emma Ellis, Harts
vile; Mrs. French Hoyt and Mrs.
jamie Bobbitt. Oswego. His second
wife. by whom he had no children.
survives him.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-12-01
COLUMBIA BANK GETS BONDS,
PALMETTO NATIONAL. BANK
BUYS PAVING BONDS FOR
$1,8O7 ABOVE PAR.
Bid OF National Bank OF Sumter Was
Not Considered by COuncil-Issuc
of Bonds Will be in January-Other
Matters Taken Up.

The Palmetto National Bank of Co.
lumbia will get the paving bonds to
be issued by Sumter, their bid hav-
ing been accepted on Saturday by
Council at special session called for
the consideration of the bids on these
bonds.
City Council met with all present,
in accordance with the agreement
made at the last session of Council,
which was adjourned to meet again
when all of the members could be
present. The consideration Of bids for
the $225,0O0 paving bonds was re-
sumed, Messrs. ]. Pope Matthews Of
the Palmetto National Bank of Co.
lumbia, B. Manning of the National
Bank Of Sumter and the presidents of
the local banks being present. The
bid of the National Bank Of Sumter
with the condition that the funds
from the sale of bonds be deposited
in their bank was taken up and the
president Of one Of the local banks
asked to be heard on this matter
from a banking standpoint. Council
receded from business and the presi-
dents Of the local banks discussed the
matter as bankers. On the recon-
vening of Council it was decided to
accept the bid of the Palmetto Ma
tional Bank of Columbia which was
the highest bidder, their bid being
S1,SO7 premium with accrued inter-
est, interest payable annually.
Mr. Brooker Of the Concrete Paving
Association invited Council to Detroit
and other cities in the west and north
to inspect the concrete paving, the
trip to be made at the cost of the Con-
crete Association. Council seemed
in favor of making this trip, provided
time could be secured for it.
The city clerk was authorized to in
crease the rebate to the Sumter
Lighting Company in proportion to
the company's plant used for city
purposes. =,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-12-01
ONE KILLED, THREE WOUNDED
SAM LEE SHOT TO DEATH AT
OLANTA.
Son Olin Lee Seriously Hurt in Scuf-
hc-GcOrge Ham and Charlie Nc
Elvccn OF Police Force Injured.

Olanta, Nov. 28.--As a result Of a
clash on Main street yesterday after
noon at 4 o'clock, Sam Lee was
killed and his son, Olin, perhaps ia
tally shot through the left lung.
George Ham, policeman, was severely
cut about the neck and face and
Charlie McElveen, another policeman,
received a blow on the back of his
head with his own club.
Sam Lee was shot three times-in
the leg, in the groin and in the abdo-
men. Olin Lee was shot Immediately
above the left nipple, the ball going
almost straight through and coming
out at the back. A physician of Flor
ence was called in last night for con-
sultation but nothing could be done.
Physicians think that Olin Lee will
die. Policemen Ham and McElveen
are not seriously wounded. They will
go to Florence tomorrow to give bond.
The occasion Of the trouble is
thought to date back two years ago,
when Policeman Welch in arresting
Sam Lee found it necessary to give
him a severe thrashing. The affair
yesterday as brought out at the in
quest last night was started when Po-
licenlan Ham arrested DR.. H. B. Lee
on a charge Of adultery and placed
him in Jail. When Ham returned to
Main street Carson Lee, son of the
dead man, is said to have walked up
to Ham, saying: why don't you ar
rest me?" Thereupon Ham caught
him by the arm, and then both Carson
Lee and Olin Lee are said to have
caught Ham and begun cutting him.
,. Policeman McElveen came to assist
Ham and is said to have been caught
by Sam Lee and others. Sam Lee
wrenched McElveen's club from him
and struck him on the back Of the
head. Sam Lee is said to have had
his hand on McElveens pistol when
the latter began shooting. McElveen
shot Sam Lee and it is thought that
Sam Lee shot Olin Lee in the scuff1e.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-12-01

ed later establish an international
Conference dedicated to negotiations
leading to q just settlement Of the
war. A hundred Representative
Americans are being invited, among
whom Jane Addams, Thomas A. Edi-
son and John Wannamaker have ac-
cepted today. Full letter follows.
With twenty thousand men killed ev-
cry twenty-four hours, tens Of thous-
and MANNED, homes ruined and an
other winter begun, the time has come
for few men and women with cour-
age and energy. irrespective of the
cost in personal inconvenience, mon
ey sacrifice and criticism to free the
good will Of Europe, that it may as
sert itself for peace and justice with
the strong probability that Internal
ional disarmament can be ACCOMPLISH
ed. Please wire reply Baltimore Ho-
tel. Henry Fordn
Col. o. K. LaRouQue, the govern
or's private secretary, today telegraph.
ed Mr.. Ford as follows: =.
Your wire. Gov. Manning out Of
city today. Will reply on his return
Friday morning" s
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-12-01
ASKS MANNING ON PEACE TRIP,
HENRY FORD INVITES EXECU.
TIVE TO GO TO EUROPE ON
COMMISSION SEEKING
PEACE,

Columbia, Nov. 25.-Henry Ford,
we'll known automobile manufacturer
and peace advocate, wired Gov. Man.
ming this morning an invitation to
become a member of a committee of
l0O prominent Americans whom he
VIII take to Europe in an endeavor to
settle the great struggle, and bring
peace to that distracted continent.
Mr.. Ford in his telegram said that the
party would sail from New York on
December 4, on the Oscar II. of the
scandinavian American line for Chris
tiana. Stockholm, and Copenhagen.
He will wire representatives of the
European nations to join the Ameri-
can committee, and at some point to
be designated an International Court
OF Arbitration will be set up through
which peace proposals will begin.
Gov. Manning vas out of the city
today visiting his friend Mr. Charles
Stephens on the Cooper River, with
whom he ate Thanksgiving dinner.
He Will return in the morning to his
office and make known then his reply
to the Detroit manufacturers invita-
ton.
The entire expenses Of the expedi-
ton will be betrayed by Mr.. Ford.
Among the prominent Americans who
have already accepted invitations to
accompany him are Jane Addams,
John Wannamaker and Thomas A.
Edison.
Mr.. Ford says that out Of this ef-
fort he hopes for peace in Europe and
international disarmament.
1t is thought here that Mr.. Ford
has invited each of the governors of
the forty-eight States to accompany
him, and that William Jennings Bry-
an will certainly be a member of the
party.
Press dispatches have quoted Mr..
Ford as saying that he would willing
ly give his entire fortune to bring
about peace. He is considered to be
one of the wealthiest men in the
United States. The following is COPY
Of letter to the governor:
New York, Nov. "a, 1915.
Gov. r. I. Manning, Capitol Of
South Carolina, Columbia, S. c.: VIII
you come as my guest aboard the
Oscar II, of the Scandinavian Ameri-
can Line, sailing from New York
December 4, for Christiana, Stock
holm and Copenhagen? I am cabling
leading men and women of the Euro
pean nations to join us en- route, and
| at some central point to be establish
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-12-01
4
DECLINES FORD'S INVITATION
Official Duties and Meeting of the
Legislature Detain the Governor. a

Official Duties and Meeting of the
Legislature Detain the Governor.
Columbia, Nov. 27.-Gov. Manning
yesterday declined the invitation oS
Henry Ford to join an European peace
commission. =
The following telegram was sent by
the governor to Mr.. Ford: =
II have your courteous, generous
and patriotic invitation to join your
party to visit Europe for the purpose
of negotiating just settlement of the
war. South Carolina legislature meets
soon. This. with other imperative of
ficial duties, renders it impossible for
me to accept. realize the dreadful
effects Of this war and it's far-reachina
influences on us in this country. We
will welcome a restoration Of peace
and trust that some means for hon.
orable settlement can be found"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-12-01
IL Cent Cotton Once More.

The Sumter Dry Goods Co. are de-
termined to put Sumter i'm q promi-
ncnt place as the leading cotton mar
ket by Offering l2c for Middling Cot
ton. This is the right sort Of booster
spirit, the sort that will benefit Sum
ter and the farmers at large who can
avail themselves Of The Sumter Dry
Goods Cos liberal proposition. We
them for it.-Advt.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-12-01
WONIEN'S WOES.
sumter Women arc Finding Relief at
Last.

1t does seem that women have more
than fair share Of the aches and
pains that aftiict humanity; they must
Keep on" must attend to duties in
spite OF constantly aching backs. or
headaches. dizzy spells, bearing-down
pains; they must stoop over, when to
stoop means torture. They must walk
and bend and work with racking
pains and many aches from kidney
Ills. Keeping the kidneys we'll has
spared thousanLs of women much
misery. Read of a remedy for kid
neys only that is endorsed by people
you knom.
Mrs. c. II. Waddell, III Kendrick
ST., sumter says: Il had dull pains
In the small Of my back along with
headaches and dizzy spells. The kid
ney secretions passed too freely Civ
ing me great annoyance. When J
heard about Doan's Kidney Pills. I
used them anu they relieved all the
ailments"
Price SOC, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-thc same that
Mrs. Waddell had. Foster -Milburn
Co.. Props, Buffalo. n. Y. 10
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-12-01
FIRE IN COTTON OIL MILL.
Loss to Plant at Eastman, Ca, $215,-
900. q

Eastman. Ca, Nov. 26.-For the
second time in twenty-four hours fire
broke out in the Trio Cotton Oil Mill
at an early hour this morning, this
time causing a loss Of $215,00O, COW
cred by $175,000 insurance. State
Senator John D. Walker, Of Sparta, is
the principal stockholder. The main
building, seed house and meal house
were destroyed, together with 1900
tons Of cotton seed, 900 tons Of meal
and cake and SO bales Of linters.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-12-01

Ottawa, Nov. 29.-Trading in wheat
In Canada has been brought to a
standstill by the government seizing
many million bushels, much Of which
belonged to Americans. Spectators
who anticipated enormous profits have
been thwarted. The owners will be
paid fair price. The wheat will be
sent to England, Italy, Serbia, France
and Montenegro for food.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-12-01
NEW YORK COTTON MARKET
Notice.

MY farm northwest OF Sumter. on
Stateburg-Providence road, adjoining
lands of Holman and Folsom, and my
land east Of Sumter on the Mayesville
road, adjoining lands of Shaw and
Reams, arc posted and all persons are
warned not to trespass on same by
hunting or otherwise.
c. p. OSTEEN.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-12-01
Dishonest Advertisers Prosecuted.

Washington. Nov. ga test case
TO determine whether dishonest ad-
vertising Is violation o. the federal
trade commission act will be brought
by the Associated Advertising Clubs Of
America. The step was decided on at
n hearing given the clubs by the COM
mission.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-12-01
CAUCUS TO PLAN PROGRAM,
DEMOCRATS in CONGRESS WILL
MEET TO-DAY.
Ushcring I'm OF Sixty-fOurth Scs-
sion Monday Will Bring Busy Day

Washington. Nov. 2S.-Organization
of the sixty-fourth congress, which
convenes next Monday, will begin to-
morrow. Senate Democrats hold their
caucus at noon and at the same hour
ways and means committee Democrats
OF the house will undertake the task
Of parcelling out committee recon-
mendations.
Tonight every train brought to
Washington scores of senators and
representatives who had postponed
their coming until after Thanksgiving.
The senate caucus will be called to
order by Senator Kern, tho confer
ence chairman. DAILY sessions
throughout the week are expected.
A special committee which has had
revision Of the rules under consi6-
Grafton for several months will report
recommendations including a modi-
fled form of cloture on debate design
ed to prevent endless flibusterings.
Organization work Of the senate ma
Jority Is not expected to precipitate
any clashes. Heads Of committees
upon which will fall the major por-
ton OF work for the coming session
VIII not be disturbed. Senator Till
man of South Carolina will retain
craftsmanship Of the naval affairs,
Chamberlain of Oregon. military af-
fairs; Stone of Missouri, foreign re-
lations; Simmons, North Carolina,
finance; Overman, North Carolina,
rules; Owen, Oklahoma, banking and
currency; Myers, Montana, public
lands; Hitchcock, Nebraska. Philip
pines; Culberson. Texas, judiciary;
Newlands, Nevada. interstate COM
merce. and Martin, Virginia, appro-
priations.
The retirement of Senators Root
and Burton creates two important Re-
publican vacancies in the foreign re-
lations. Most Of the important va
cancies to be filled in other commit
tees occur on the Republican side.
Committee places must be found by
the Democrats for six new members,
Underwood, Alabama; Phelan, Cali
fornia; Beckham. Kentucky; Brussard.
louisiana; Johnson, South Dakota and
Husting Of Wisconsin.
Work Of reorganization in the house
Is greater task owing to the reduc-
ton of the Democratic majority. Few
changes In chairmanships of the prin-
cipal committees are contemplated,
however.
One Of the most important tasks for
the ways and means committee is re-
organization Of the committee on
naval affairs in view OF the defense
programme. There are five Democratic
vacancies on the committee, three
advocates and two opponents of naval
increase having been retired. Hobson
or Alabama, Lee of PENNSYLVANIA.
Gerry Of Rhode Island and Bathrick
OF Ohio. were not reelected. Repre-
sentative Witherspoon Of Mississippi
died few days ago. Representative
Padsett Of Tennessee will retain the
chairmanship.
Representative Hay OF Virginia will
remain as chairman of military af-
fairs; Fitzgerald, New York, appropri
ations; Floyd Of Virginia, foreign af-
fairs; Glass. Virginia, banking and
currency; Webb. North Carolina. iu-
dietary, and Alexander of Missouri,
merchant marine.
The special budget committee OF
the house will meet tomorrow to make
another effort to agree on some forr,
Of budget system to recommend TO
congress.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-12-01
SUMTER CUTrON MARKET.
Corrscted Daily by ERNEST Field, Cot.
ton buyer.

Good Middling 12.
Strict Middling II 3-4.
Middling IL 1-2.
Strict Low Middling II.
Low Middling 10.
Staple cotton II to Ito.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-12-01
Marriage License Record.

censes TO marry have been issued
enry Wilson and Drusilla John
fayesville; Willie Jackson,
\, and Rebecca Benjamin.
Solomon Hodge, Oswego. and
Brown, Sumter.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1915-09-15
->1>--
PINE GROVE PlCKUPS
Q q q

The Pine Grove school Ii progress
Ing nicely. Miss Emma Mercy, the
teacher. boards with Mrs. John shsp-
herd.
The farmers are busy with their
hay at this writing.
Miss Jennie Icenbice and several OF
her friends went to Crater Lake Sun
day. and report q pleasant trip.
Mrs. OFT Harris and children visit
cd her mother at the b. b. ranch last
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Shepherd went
to White City this week to visit their
daughter.
Miss Merry was visiting In White
City Sunday.
On account OF illness. Linton Cum
ningham was compelled to miss school
for two days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Boos OF Olene have
moved TO the Fails. 20 their daughters
may attend high school.
The Misses McClay were visitors at
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1915-09-15
~ -
WAR ODDITIES

United Press Servics
| LONDON-Grouse ON the royal e.
tates in the Scottish highlands are 80
plentiful this year that King George
has decided great numbers shall be
shot and distributed to military and
naval hospitals.
| LONDON-Aiss Philippe Tawcett.
daughter of England's former post
master general. has become . post
woman in q rural part Of Suffolk to
relieve man for war duty.
ZURICH - Swiss bnsweriss are
thriving, due to the prohibiting OF the
export Of beer from Munich and other
big German brewing centers.
ROME-The king will probably
decorate an Italian naval surgeon who
bound up the stump Of sailors sev.
cred arm while both were In the wa
ter after tht torpedoing Of the cruiser
Amalht.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1915-09-15
H>>-
WASHINGTON w1owA0s
BY Georgs A. Martin
written for The united prsss)
. y y

written for the Unitsd Prsss)
Mr.. Charge Benson at Caracas. We
nesuela. reports . new internal tax
On liquors. Ny goodness. are not
they taking awful chances on collect
ing when they wait TIN liquor gets
that far:
| What molasses the Cubans do not
consume they feed to the cattle; and
what they do not feed the cattle they
use in making roads, Very convsn-
lent arrangemene. II Bossie or the
boys get hungry between meals they
can eat the turnpike.
At nrst we thought those Cuban
Alpargatas" the Commerce depart
ment has been yelping about must be
Cuban crops because they were DE-
scribed as possessing - top OF solid
leather and . soul Of hemp" How
ever. they are just shoes.
Jitney competition has lambaisted
the everlasting dividends out OF the
British Columbia street car systems.
according to Mr.. Consul General Man
isneld at Vancouver.
Senator Guy Galloway 0umble. and
from the state Of Maine. says he's
glad to note that Jeweler Hohen1ol-
lern Of Berlin has quit trying to sst
THE Gem Of the Ocean" in IN Iron
Ring.
American tourists In Switzerland.
reports Mr.. Vice Consul Williams. has
been forking over . hundred million
dollars . year to Mr.. and Ars. Swiss
for the privilege Of climbing hill 70
stand behind lake and look at the
sun. Furthermore. the lavish lob
sters sent 100000 worth Of mos
ssxes about 1t. used mp 100000
worth Of telephone time discussing |
1t at long range. mailed 100000
worth Of letters giving details, rode
away $44.O00,000 worth Of railroad !
tickets getting to and from and trav-
cling around to brag about It: kept
up the Swiss dividends Of 1856 ho-
tells worth $3s7.000.o00 and hired |
$4,000 servants to stand around and
take $5.600,000 worth Of tips and
whatever. else they could lay their
hands on. 1t looks a. though Mr.. and |
Mrs. Swiss saw America iirst"
II you enjoy . good dramatic pro- |
gram. zee the big double Edison pro- |
gram. Star tonight.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1915-09-15
Moving Pictures

Today IL Edison Day at the Star
theater. six reels Of the Edison brand
being presented on the one program.
"On the Stroke Of Twelve" . three
part murder mystery. which was
shown last night. will be repeated to-
night. Bessie Mccoy and Biselow
Cooper are seen to excellent advant-
age in this offering. KILLED Against
Orders" is another three-part Edison
which will be presented tonight. Mir
lam Nesbit. Edison's most famed star.
will have the leading role. and is sup
ported by an ali star cast.
One Of the Hazards Of Helen"
series will also be shown. making q
seven reel program.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1915-09-15

Six reels OF Edison photopiays, Star
today. 10 and l6c.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1915-09-15

II you enjoy . good dramatic pro-
gram. zee the big double Edison pro-
gram, Star tonight.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1915-09-15

Seven reel program. Star theate,
today, 10 and 16c.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1915-09-15

/ Mrs. II. NJ. Miller entertained her
Sunday school class. tho Pearl Gath
erers. All report an enjoyable after
noon.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1915-09-15

Two three reel Edison dramas and
THE Hazards Of Helen, Star today.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1915-09-15

See your favorite Edison players in
the six reels Of Edison pictures. Star
today.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1915-09-15

Notice 10 the Public
] have established temporary head
quarters at tho Office OF seehorn Il
Gets. Parties desiring electrical wir.
ing or work done, or electric stoves or
hxtures. can phone 70.
1b-2t HORACE SHIDLER.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1915-09-15

Today is Edison bay at the Star
theater.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1915-09-15

For nrst-class cleaning and pressing
try the new Suitatorium. All wori,
guaranteed. A trial viii convince you.
Remember the place. COS Main street.
Work called for and delivered.
SIT w. H. BUTLER 4 co.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1915-09-15

Miss HantiersOn Leaves
Miss Mysel Sanderson returned to.
day to o. A. G. To resume her studies.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1915-09-15

the pine Grove school one day this
week.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1915-09-15

/ Two big Edison features at the Star
today, 10 and 16c.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1915-04-08
MR., ], ]. SCRUTCHENS
Died LAST WEEK

The numerous friends Of Mr.. J. ]
.scrutchens will he grieved to learn
Of Ills death which occurred here III
tie home Of D. FORESTER Thursda,
ia lad been in declining healthfoI
the past y months and his death
was not unexpected.
Mr. scrutcbens was about 50 years
old and had lived most Of his life il
this county. He was a good man,
a model citizen and he will be sadly
missed liy numerous friends. and
relatives.
The funeral services were con-
ducted at the Baptist church Fri
day evening and the body was laid
to rest in the local cemetery.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1915-04-08


Farmers and tQwnspeople all oEsr'
the country are rapidly adeating
tbs new policy ofsusipg writinE pa
per and envelopes Nth their names
and addresses neatly printed there
on. -
1t has many advantages. II pres
ventst he numerous errors ~ the
spelling 81 names, insnres correct
ness Of address, and guaraHtees the
prompt return Of your letter ia the.
event Of noh.deliyeFy,
1t is no more expensive than the
buying Of stationery il small lots ia
the old way, and adds distinctive
air Of respeetability and refinement
to every home.
il is / good ting. and has come
to stay-A-and grow.