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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-04-06

teenth round and Willard still was
battling the champion, Johnson's
smile changed to seriousness and
with the look came the strange re-
Election of awe into the now pale face
of the girl in the ringside box.
When she was the wife of Jack
Johnson, champion, she was the CEN
ter of attraction. AS the wife of
plain Jack Johnson, dethroned negro
fighter, she would be an outcast and
the subject of ostracism. These
thoughts, 1 know, ran through her
mind as round by round Willard prov
ed Johnson was not the Johnson Of
Reno days.
Then came the twentieth round.
Into the eyes of Johnson there crept
the look which shows when man is
in the last ditch-before the firing
squad. Jack Johnson, master of ring
craft, conqueror of Jeffries, knew his
Waterloo was approaching. He was
battling against his master and
thinking now only of the miserable
white girl who had left her own race
to cast her lot with the glamour of
his life. He sent for Promoter Cur
ley.
Curley arrived at the end of the
twenty-second round. Johnson
leaned from his corner and whis-
pered:
take my wife to the gate, Jack;
I'm going fast and 1 don't want her
to see the finish if am to be knock
ed out"
When all that is said against John
son is totalled in the ledger Of life,
l want to place to his credit that one
act. In the dizzy avalanche of blows
showered upon him by Willard his
real thoughts were for his wife, and
as Curley led her, downcast, discour-
aged and fearful, from the arena she
knew the doom of her pitiful romance
and sodden life had been sealed.
The - hol
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-10-09
SINGLETON-BAIL MARRIAGE.
Miss Lucy Singleton of Wcdgcficld
Wcds Man from Blue Grass State.

Wedgefield, Oct. IA marriage Of
great interest, and much surprise to
her many friends throughout this
State, was that of Miss Lucy Champe
Singleton, of this place to Mr.. John
Robert Ball, of Lexington, Ky, the
marriage occurring on Wednesday,
the 22nd of September, 1915.
The bride is a daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Richard r.. Singleton, a member
Of the prominent and well-known
Singleton family, of South Carolina,
and has spent the greater part of her
life, with her mother, at the old home
place, "Blackwood." For the past
several years, most of her time has
been spent in the management Of the
farming interests of the Singleton es-
tate.
The groom, we are told, While he
halls from the great blue grass State,
is member of the Ball family, or
Virginia.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-10-09
COUNTY TRUSTEES MEET.
Hear OF Progress of Dcnmark'S Rural
Schools from superintendent Ed
mundS.

The regular quarterly meeting OF
the Sumter County Trustees Associa
ton was held in the court room Of tho
court house, Wednesday, October 7th
at little after noon. After hearing
the minutes of the last meeting, and
some very appropriate remarks from
Mr. j. Nj. Kolb, the newly elected
president for the ensuing year. it was
the pleasure of the association tC
listen to a very fine address by Prof
S. II. Edmunds of the Sumter city
schools.
Mr.. Edmunds' subject was the ru-
raj schools of Denmark. He told OF
the wonderful progress made through
country not nearly SO blessed in nat
ural resources as our own. The Folk
High Schools We're explained, and it
was shown that it is to these schools
so practical in their nature, that this
wonderful progress in great measure
is due. Finally, his application of
what had been done by the schools of
Denmark to our own needs was espe-
cially good, and calculated to bring
about serious thought by all present.
Mr.. Edmunds' address was very much
enjoyed, and the association instruct
ed the secretary to ask permission to
have same published.
Some very appropriate remarks
were made by Mr.. j. Frank Williams
on cooperation, this being a feature
of the Folk High Schools that has
done SO much to bring about the great
progress in Denmark.
1t was suggested by the county su-
perintendent that the association try
If possible to put into practice what
ever was practicable in the way of
progress along school lines. He sug-
gested in particular the consideration
of the association in regard to Moon
Light Schools, which have been so
successful in Kentucky transforming
that State from a State with a large
per cent. of illiteracy to one with
scarcely citizen unable to read and
write. These schools have also been
tried in our own State in Laurens
county with much success.
The association acted on this sug-
gestion, the president appointing
Messrs. T. S. Stuckey T. e. Hodge,
and w. ;. RafIleld as committee to
investigate to see what could be done
along this line.
The association then adjourned to
meet again the frs Wednesday in
January.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-10-09
THE NEWS FROM EGYPT.
Cotton About All Picked and Crop is
Short--Much Pcavinc IIay-PcrsOn-
al Items.

Egypt, Oct. I've have had lots of
rain for several days, but it was much
needed. For several weeks dry
weather has prevailed and that has
caused the cotton to open very fast
more than half the crop has been
picked and it is very short too. A bout
90 per cent of a crop will be made
here. Despite the short crop our
farmers are wearing a smile. They
expected o cents for cotton when
they planted and are getting above II
for IL now. The finest crop of pea
vine hay we have ever seen has been
harvested
"A fair crop of corn will be gather
ed here. Our farmers are going to
plant lots of oats and wheat again
this fall.
Among the recent purchasers Of au-
tomobiles i'm this section are Mrs. j.
&C.. Bramlett. DR.. l.. II. PEBBLES and Mr..
III. X. Strange. They all bought Ford
touring cars.
Mr.. Sam Folk of Providence was a
recent visitor in Egypt.
Mr.. l.. III. White spent the past
weekend i'm Charleston.
Mr.. w. Il. Mcleod spent one day
last week in Columbia.
AIR. j. *. Iichburg was in Colum-
ia Saturday.
Large crowds have gone over tu
liishOpvillc on several occasions to
hear Evangelist Il. T.. McLcndon
Mack is true preacher. and is
waking up the town of Bishipvillc.
Mrs, j. e. Mcleod has been very
sick for several days.
Rev. j. l.. Attaway filed his rcgu-
lar appointments at Spring Hill sun
day morning.
Rev. T. H. Cole spent Sunday night
/ at the home of Mr.. w. NJ McCaskill.
/ Dr. r.. NJ Carson of Smithvillc was
! in Egypt yesterday.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-10-09
Weather and Crop Summary.

For tho week ending at 12 Noon,
Wednesday October 6, 191:
The copious rains of the past week
have materially revived pastures,
gardens and field truck and have inn
proved the ground for plowing and
further fall seeding. While some hay
was damaged by rain. most of the
crop had already been saved. Cotton
is being picked. ginned and marketed
rapidly. Corn is being gathered.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-10-09
TIE HORSE SHOW.
Second Annual show Bigger and
Better Exhibit of Live Stock,

October 18th. 18th and 18th, 1915
will be big DAYS with the farmers and
business men of Sumter county when
the annual horse. cattle and swine
show of the Sumter Horse Show AS
sociation will be held at Sumter. The
show will be held at the old baseball
park on West Liberty Street, which
has been leased for q term OF wears
by the association ana properly atted
up az show grounds.
This year the local association de-
Gided ~ extend the scope OF the ex-
hibits TO include improved breeds of
cattle and swine. and there are Of
fered attractive prizes for dairy cows
and calves. and swine Of any age'and
any breed.
In order to accommodate the farm
ers and all others in Sumter county
who are interested in the movement
for improving the breeds of cattle and
swine. and increasing the amount of
livestock raised In Sumter county, the
Sumter Horse Show Association ex-
tends cordial invitation to all To
visit the exhibits OF cattle and swine
during the morning hours, absolutely
without cost. The afternoon exhibits
of the horse show and cattle and
swine exhibits will not be free, how
ever.
The Sumter Horse Show Associa-
ton. the Sumter Chamber of Com
merce. and Sumter Retail Merchants
Association join together In a cordial
invitation TO the farmers and all 9TH
er citizens of Sumter and adjoining
counties To participate In the combi-
nation events next week. The pri-
mary object of organization Is TO pro-
mote In Sumter county the breeding
and Keeping of improved breeds of
I've stock, and To present annually to
ourselves and the visitors i'm the city
Of Sumter an entertainment III for all
who appreciate the Creators second
best gift To man. the noble horse.
The business men OF Sumter are
very anxious for every farmer To avail
himself OF the opportunities offered 10
exhibit and 20 advertise his improved
breeds OF cattle and swine. In order
that no one will be deprived of this
opportunity there Will be no entry
fees charged for exhibiting cattle and
swine. but attractive prizes are never
thelcss offered for this department.
The sumter Horse show Associa-
tion IL not CLOSE corporation" or
an organization formed to make mon
ey for private individuals. This assoc
ciation Is public organization for the
common welfare of sumter county.
with the one idea of doing that which
Is the greatest good TO the greatest
number"
Great interest Is being manifested
In the exhibitions of thoroughbred
animals next week. not only 10y the
prospective contestants for houors
and prizes, but by the general public
as well.
The riding contests for superior
horscmanship honors and prizes have
been divided into four classes. The
mems hOrscmauship contest. the la
dies contest. and the boys and the
girls contest. for boys and girls un-
der fifteen years of age. silver cups
and good cash prizes. as well as much
glory await the participants in these
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secretary will be on hand to take care
of visiting ladies. and Secretary
Reardon will make it pleasant for ev-
cry farmer and his family who hon
.ors the organization with his pres
ence.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-10-09
NAMES OF PROTESTANTS FORG.
ED.
Secretary Tumulty Says That Names
Signed to Messages to President
Were Bogus.

washington, Oct. 7.-Secretary Tu-
multy declared today that names of
prominent residents of New Jersey
were forged to messages protesting
against the presidents announce
ment in favor of woman suffrage. The
forSeries were brought to light when
the president answered the protests.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-10-09
Weekly Weather Forecast.

Issued by the u. s. Weather Bureau,
Washington. ID. c.. for the week be-
ginning Wednesday. October s, 1915.
For South Atlantic and East Gulf
states: Generally fair weather is in
dicated throughout the week. 1t will
bo cooler Wednesday and Thursday
and somewhat warmer thereafter.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-10-09
PROPOSES REVENUE SCHEMES,
MADOO TO RECOMMEND TWO
IMPORTANT MEASURES.
War Tax Extension and Rcntion of
Duty OH Sugar Designed to Meet
Needs.

Washington, Oct. 5.-Retention Of
the present duty on sugar until con-
ditions become normal and extension
Of the emergency tax law until the
European war is over were two rev.
enue measures the administration has
decided to ask from congress at the
coming session. Secretary McAdoo an
nOunced tonight he would recommend
them and President Wilson is in ac-
cord with the plan.
No other revenue measures have
been approved by the administration
so far although many suggestions may
be considered before congress COM
pletes it's work.
Retention of the duty on sugar
which goes on the free list Nav l.
1916, unless congress act-would give
the treasury about $50, 900, 600 a year.
The emergency tax is counted on to
produce about $1O,OOO,OO0 a year.
Since both the sugar duty and the
ent, however, this would not mean
any increase in existing revenue Larg-
er appropriations for the army and
navy without any corresponding cut
in other expenditures indicate that
more revenue must be raised from
other resources in the next few
| he
about an issue OF Panama canal bonds.
authorization having been given by
congress for the issuance of more
than $2OO,OO0,0 Of these securities,
but Secretary McAdoo has stated that
no such step is in contemplation. The
lowering of the exemption limit Of
the income tax is believed to be more
probable.
The secretary's announcement fol-
lows:
I'm reply to many inquiries I have
received on the revenue measures that
Will be proposed to the next congress,
1 have determined to recommends:
which expires by limitation on De-
cember 81, 1915, be extended until
peace is restored in Europe, and
-. That the existing duties on sugar
shall be retained for several years,
or until normal conditions are re-
stored. These are distinctive revenue
measures and are in view of the ex-
tra ordinary conditions now prevailing
Throughout the world.
ut is Impossible to state at the
moment what, if any, additional reve-
nue. measures may be necessary, rs the
estimates OF the various departments
have not yet been received. 1t is clear,
however, that the two sources Of reXc-
nue. / have just mentioned should be
preserved, no matter what the depart
ment estimates may be. Of course
it rests with the congress to say what
shall be done. l am merely stating
what my recommendation in these
particulars are
The emergency tax during the last
fiscal year brought in more than $53,-
100000 in the eight months it was in
effect, and is counted on to bring in
during the six months it would run
under present conditions this fiscal
year about s44,OO0,OOO. The sugar
duty is expected to bring in at least
$50, 900, 900 more.
Both the emergency tax and the
present sugar duty failed to keep the
treasury from a deficit last fiscal year
when disbursements exceeded receipts
| by about $35, 100000.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-10-09
DIDN'T HAVE CAPITAL.
Cause Of Failure OF Cotton Growers
Society

New York, Oct. G.-Only the lack
OF capital to carry on an educational
campaign to arouse interest among
farmers of the South prevented the
Cotton Growers Cooperative society
from becoming a success, testified H..
f.. StillWell, former secretary of the
society, today in the hearing brought
by the government to have Phillip c..
Wadsworth, the socetys promoter,
removed to Atlanta for trial on an
indictment for using the mails to de-
fraud.
StillWcll appeared for the defense.
He declared he considered Wads-
worths scheme for the scientific mar
kcting of cotton worthy of SUCCESS
and promising bcttcrment for cotton
growers, could the promoters have
raised funds to acQuaint farmers
with it,
StillWcll produced letter which he
wrote TO the postoflice inspector at
Atlanta, in which he told Of IA con-
vcrsation with Wadsworth. In this
conversation, he said, Wadsworth had
informed him that he had strong con
ncCtionS with New York bankers and
that the company would be as bic
as the Standard Oil company.
On examination the witness tcsti-
| ned he WAS the only one of 10 origi.
nal subscribers who put UP 81 900 &c
start the enterprise. He said that
when he discovered that representa-.
tlons made to him by Wadswortl
were exaggerated he resigned as src.
rotary and director.
The hearing will be continued.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-10-09
INDOItSES WILSON'S ATTITUDE.

birmingham, oct. w. j. Bryan
has endorsed President Wilson's dec
laratiOn for woman suffrage. lie will
make an address In New Jersey on
the 10th for the cause. He said the
Democratic party is well "organiHcd
and hopeful"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-10-09

four interesting events. This contest
viii be decided on superior horseman-
ship alone, animals not considered at
Iall.
The total aggregate of cash prizes
represents more than $1,000 for all
events besides other premiums. Sum-
ter county and the whole Pee Dee
section are going to mix up togeth-
err for three days next week in q
friendly rivalry and get together
spirit. The gala days and festive oc-
casions of October 18th, 14th and
18th, are made possible by the public
spirited men of SUI ter city and coun-
" who have organized and financed
the local horse show association. not
as money making event, but purely
Tor cooperative purposes for the
whole county of Sumter, and for our
good friends in other counties In the
trade territory tributary to Sumter
city.
Not a man makes cent out of
this association. except in that those
who enter animals may carry off cash
or other prizes or those who partici-
pate in the riding and driving con-
tests may do likewise.
The chief object is to unite the
people of Sumter county of the
agricultural districts by increasing
the livestock business, the live at
home" and diversification methods on
the farm.
Some magnificent horses will be
exhibited from Kentucky and other
Southern States, and from other coun-
ties in South Carolina as we'll.
1t should be remembered that the
Sumter horse, cattle. and swine shows
are typically democratic in every
phase of the events. Everybody who
is interested in the raising, keeping,
and caring for domestic animals of
the kind to be exhibited are heartily
welcome as spectators or as contest
ants and exhibitors.
The business men of Sumter will
throw open their places of business as
headquarters for all visitors, and
make them feel at home.
Sumter invites the whole State of
South Carolina and the whole South to
De its guests. Sumter is full
~ prepared to show you how delight
ed we are to have you wish us.
The rooms OF the Sumter Cham
Der of Commerce, and Retail Mer-
chants Association. second floor of
the city National Bank building, Will
be open for the reception of the farm
ers and their families during the
horse show. To the ladies of Sumter
county cordial invitation is particul-
arly extended to make themselves at
home in the headquarters OF Tho sum
ter commercial organization. For
the reception and entertainment Of
the ladies, Mrs Wesley A Brown.
the charming and courteous assistant
secretary will be on hand to take care
of visiting ladies, and Secretary
Reardon will make it pleasant for ev-
cry farmer and his family who hon
ors the organization with his pres
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-10-09

home IN tho headquarters OF thc sum
tar commercial organization. For
the reception and entertainment OF
the ladies, Mrs. Wesley A. Brown
Tho chArmins and cnnrtnnns ossistnr-
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New-York tribune., 1915-03-13
MONEY AND EXCHANGE.

FEDERAL RESERVE DISCOUNT RATE-For
paper maturing UP to rdney dSyA 4 psr cent
CALL MONTY opened al = per cent; highest. 81.
per cent lowest . per cent: closing y. per cent
renewal. pcr cent.
TINE MONEY uss qui-t rates. 2its per
cent
MERCANTILE PAPER continued sru. Ruling
rates. S2 d4 per cent for b-st names; bank ac'ev.
ances. -. 82t. per cent
CLEARING HOUSE EXCHANGES
S29j 573. .557. bslsncs. t32osl.2os The Sub Treas
uly was creditor 10 ne amount OF '52aeJl
SUB TREASURY. Me-, York banks lost 10 ~.
l., Treasury $4,000. and lost since Friday
= 49,. ogO.
FEDERAL RESERVE DISCOUNT RATES ELSE
WHERE Boston. for's SIXTY days. per cent: for
,ir;y TO ninety days, ~ Phil.delphi.. and -
per cent: Cleveland. and ~ per cent Richmond.
per cent, Chicago. and ~ per cent; s.. Louis.
sad a.. Per cent: Minneapolis. for thirty days. 4
das. b. Kansas CITY. ana ~ per cent. Dalss.
: and - yer cent: san Francisco 4 and "a per
cent
DOMESTIC EXCHANGE.--Boston par. ST. Louis.
p.r BID. 10, Premium asked. San Francisco 'ec pre
MUM Minneapolis. o5e premium Cincinnati. Ioc
disc cunt
BANK CLEAEINGs. Boston. exchanges. ;25.-
lsS.-3s: balarces sIti9.Osl Baltimore. exchanges.
siilp. 5,5. balances S254 2H. Chicago. exchanges.
$-l.47s.,sl balances s. 2ot.es4. Philsdeiphia ea
ehanses t2$ 80, 9o- o.sn,ts sI5I.SS3' Iso -
SILVER MaRKET.-Bar silver in London was
% 3-Iad an ounce. dOEu 10 New York quotation
was tii.c. a decline o. A.. Mexican silver dolsrs
3Sia "a i-c.
FOREIGN EXCHANGE The market -sS irleg
ulsr. With sterling Slightly lover Lond0n-, a. sh.e
tSo-. demand 4'sc PA1s-CAois. %. !.
Sny and NINETY day bills. IOudon-Bankefs 80
days. as. 90 day. Ii1ls.
New-York tribune., 1915-03-13
COTTON DECLINES
IN LATE TRADING
Exporters Reckoned ANA.
Sellers-Demand Less Agpr,.
sive-Local Spots Lowe,

After comparatively ami.
steady morning the cotton nal. ~
came more active, and was Us.h y
late trading, with the elo,s 2.
steady at a net decline Of /, Vu'! ,
points. Cables were lover thar
but after opening a. a decline ~, s*
points the local market rsIis'. .Nt
Liverpool buying and overni0b, n.
with active months selling abou,
points above Thursdays eIo,i, "
ures. The demand vas By no r,ss q
active or aggressive as II ya
Thursday, while there vas eon.iss,,M
scattered realizing, and price. ss .1
turned easier Offerings ws,. %S
enough absorbed 10 give nr;,.' VI
steady tone at comparatively fnaS.
setbacks until the afternoon, vbs, -
ing became more general, and 49,,
the market at practically the lor -.
Of the day. ~"
Part Of the late selling was h.,i..
TO be b. exporters and % reo,s,...
liquidation against purchases oi 49,.
cotton in the Southern markets "a 4.
out export engagements. Accordir,
the recent announcement fror, ~
British Admiralty. exporters who -,
engaged 20 ship cotton 20 neutral -.
pesn ports and had secured marin. 1.
surance had until March 10 70 an 49,.
engagements and secure clearsnes !,
their cotton. IL Is believed thai ~.
has been largely responsible tor n.
increased spot business reported Al,
ing the last few days.
Exports for the week were 3s7ss
bales, against ll8,I53 for the .-'
week last year, and are now less S,,
100000 bales behind last year, .,
ures. Spinners' tak1gs, however >,
under expectations, and tho visible g.
ply of American increased 1921 b,I.,
for the week, against a decrease =
99,603 bales for the same wees Ia,
year. Notwithstanding the actiyi,, =
export demand during the last wal
consigned cotton continues 70 rs.S
New York, and local warehouse s,ota
have increased By about 1900 b,ls
since the beginning o. the month.
Southern spot markets were q.
changed to - points higher, BIZ, d,
local spot market was quiet at a.
cline OF 3 points. 20 s.Soc for midSl,,
upland; no sales. Local eonaas
prices:
New-York tribune., 1915-03-13
RAILROADS
aiTSCrLLANEOU'
MINING.

10 ArnoskeaR pr 90. - 20 -
% An Pneu Ser pr Il j., l,,, IS.
80 All q & " L.. tlt - - %
2f0 10 p- .....-.... ID 10 - ~
1l3l East Bos Land. ia u,s o.yt 49,
90 Edison .......-..14s -
10 Mass Gas ....... 81 81 -, e.,
81 DO or .......... sls s2'J ~ a.,
McElvain rF JOB Jog igs ~, ~.
I Nersenthaler ...llll9 III; I,l.s 20
10 Miss Riy Powe: l. l. a.
10 New Eng Tel...lS4 lot lof 49,
% Reece Folding. ~ "a - "a
10 swift & Co......i0 10. lg> W.
- Torriugtou ..... &A "a - -
90; United Fruit. ...ll3if llts> lG,2 -
IN Unit shoe Mach So. 80 90 co.
Gas DO Or .......-.. - - 80 -