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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-11-24
PRESSURE FROM SOUTH.
Members OF Congress Force the Hand
or Administration.

Washington, Nov. 20.-The pressure
from the South has forced the admin
istration's hand in the pending pro-
test TO Great Britain against putting
cotton on the contraband list. Off
cials were made to realize that i'm the
absence of q vigorous action before
congress convencs the southerners in
the senate and house will unite i'm de-
mandinS an embargo on exports to
Great Britain. The forthcoming note
reminds Great Britain that she Joined
the United States in the protest to
Russia when the latter tried to make
cotton contraband during the Jap
anesc war. 1t taxes the position that
Great Britain is exceeding it's rights
and tic United States will have to in
sist on compliance with international
law.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-11-24
JONES FOUND NOT GUILTY.
Anderson Man Cleared of Murder
Charge.


Anderson, Nov. 19.-After deliber-
ating about one hour the jury hearing
the Feaster I. Jones murder case re-
turned verdict of not guilty at $50
o'clock this afternoon. Judge Moore
warned the audience in advance
against any demonstration and the
verdict was received silently by q
packed court room.
Counsel and friends of Jones seated
near by extended congratulations and
he then hurried to an Anderson bank
where his aunt, the widow Of DIR. L.
0. McCalla, for whose murder Jones
was tried, was awaiting him. He and
his aunt left the city in Mrs. Nc
Calais autombile for the McCalla
home at Starr.
The unwritten law was the plea
Jones declaring that he killed DR..
McCalla because the latter invaded
the sanctity of his home.
Jones is a nephew Of Mrs. McCalla
and is her foster son.
The case was attended with a great
deal Of interest throughout the coun-
ty because Of the prominence and
wealth of Jones and McCalla.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-11-24
DAUGHTERS GO NEXT TO UNION
MtS. j. L.. M'WHIRTER OF JONES.
WILLIE HEADS U. ID. C..
Only Halt i'm Convention Comes for
Luncheon-Brilliant Reception in
Aiken.

Aiken, Nov. 19.-Selecting Union
Tor the meeting place Of the 1916 con-
vention and electing Mrs. J. L. Nc
Whittier of Jonesville president for the
next year the 10Th annual convention
of the South Carolina division, United
Daughters Of the Confederacy. ended
tonight with a brilliant reception at
the Titanian hall.
The election of officers came at the
close of a busy day during which the
convention was in continuous ses-
sion, broken only by a luncheon serv-
ed at 1 o'clock. The newly elected Of
ficers were installed following the
election, Miss Alice M. Earle of Co.
lumbia, the retiring president, turning
the gavel over to Mrs. McWhirter.
Other officers elected were: Mrs.
John Cart, Orangeburg, first vice pres
ident; Miss Mary Williams, York, Sec
ond vice president; Mrs. A. G. Sim
clair, Bennettsville, third vice presi-
dent; Miss Birdie Smith, Greer, fourth
vice president; Mrs. James w. Mixson,
Union, reelected, corresponding secre-
tary; Mrs. Walter Duncan, Aiken; re-
cording secretary; Mrs. w. H. Cely,
Greenville, treasurer; Mrs. McC. Pat
rick, Anderson, reelected, historian;
Mrs. T. r. TRIMMER, Spartanburg,
registrar; Mrs. Mallie Perry, Lancas-
ter, recorder of crosses; Mrs. Anna c.
Ancrum, Camden. auditor.
Miss Mary Poppenheim of Charles
ton was nominated for president gen.
eral Of the general division, United
Daughters Of the Confederacy, in
1916. A resolution indorsing Miss
Poppenheim was adopted with mark
ed enthusiasm and a rising vote.
Spartanburg, through Mrs. Pike,
invited the State division to meet
there next year. the invitation being
withdrawn in favor Of Union when
kilograms began pouring in to Mrs.
Stepp of that city, who extended I'm
ions invitation, from the city officials
and organizations
The State division, United Daugh-
ters of the Confederacy adopted a
resolution today agreeing to lend it's
efforts toward the establishment
throughout the State of camps of
United Sons of Confederate Veterans.
This afternoon the children of
Joseph Wheeler childrens chapter
entertained the convention for an
hour with recitations and songs and
Miss Frances Pemberton, State chair
man of the children's chapter, read
her annual report.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-11-24
CLARENDON PLANS BIG FAIR,
COUNTY ASSOCIATION ISSUES
PREMIUM LIST.
be Shown at Manning December 2
and 3.

Manning, Nov. 19.-The Clarendon
County Fair association has issued a
highly creditable premium list, neatly
printed in booklet form, which not
only gives the list Of premiums Offer
ed but also sets forth the purpose and
objects Of the coming fair. The fair
is to be held in the Glenn tobacco
warehouse on Thursday and Friday,
December 2-3, and premiums are Of
fered for best exhibits from the farm,
garden, household, boys and girls
clubs, etc. or course these general
heads include livestock, poultry, dairy
products, field crops, all kinds of veg
etables. fruit, preserves, pickles and
fancy work of every description. In
the Introductory to the printed pre-
MUM list the fair association takes
occasion to say:
clarendon county's natural re-
sources are known and recognized by
all who are familiar with it. Cotton,
corn, peas, oats, wheat, vetch, rye,
soy beans, peanuts, potatoes. vegeta-
bles fruit and nut trees thrive on
it's soil as is seldom seen in any other
part Of the world. >. Vast changes
have taken place in the county in the
past Is years. Go where you may,
new school houses and schools are to
be found, so that the child today has
advantages in training undreamed Of
by his parents. Agriculture, the in
dustry that dominates all others, is
carried on in better and more eco
nomical manner than formerly. More
attention is being given to other crops
than cotton, corn and tobacco. Stock
raising is becoming a factor on the
| farm. The farmer is of a more in
quiring turn of mind. He is con-
stantly seeking new methods for the
development of the resources of his
farm, and in view of these rapid
| changes the people wish to bring to-
gether the varied products of this
opulent territory and show in a spirit
Of friendly rivalry what can be done
by a little effort. 1t is for this pur-
pose and to give the citizens of the
county this opportunity that the Clar-
endon County Fair association was
formed and fair decided upon for
this year. .'
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-11-24
camden, =. c., Oct. II 1O15

Camden, 3. c., Oct. Is, 1915.
I'VE are very anxious to get the
lrelght rate on Tennessee ground
rock the same as lime. We think il
just, RS it is mostly lime anyway. We
would he glad to have YOU do what
YOU can to get these rates down the
came as on lime"
Camden, S. c., Oct. Is. 1915.
Ihc farmers in this section want
me To secure for them quantity of
ground phosphate rock. Thus sturr
should have Il sand or lime freight
rate VIII YOU please look into thc
matter and Give me the names ana
location of dealers. also state rroight
rate"
"CamdCn. s. c.. oct. Is, 1915.
AS the ground rock of tho Federal
Chemical Company is twO-thirds lime.
why not have it shipped as such The
present rates are prohibitiVc."
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-11-24
ADMINISTRATION PLAN.
Fight to BE Made on the Pork Barrel
Issue

washington, Nov. 20.-The advo-
Gates of continued expenditures for
rivers and harbors improvement today
made it plain that they will not let
these projects be sidetracked by the
administration program. They will
endeavor to couple the pork bar
rcl' measure with the defense plans.
president Thompson of the rivers and
harborS congress issued n statement
pointing out that Germany's military
efficiency is due in large part to de-
Vciorcd waterways. He is prepared to
show congress a five billion dollar an
preparation Is necessary if the United
States intends to keep peace with Ger
many IN waterway developments.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-11-24
CLARK FAv0RS WILSON PLAN.
SPEAKER STANDS FOR REASON.
ABLE DEFENSE PLAN.
Missourian Says Congress Will Work
Out System Satisfactory to Every
body.

Washington, Nov. 19.-Chamo
clark, speaker of the house, told
President Wilson today he favored
national defense programme within
reasonable limits. He said he had not
committed himself to the details of
the administrations proposed army
and navy increases because he had
not considered them thoroughly but
that he believed the coming congress
would work out satisfactory legisla-
ton.
L only talked with the present for
few minutes" said the speaker after
leaving the White House. I'VE briefly
discussed the army and navy pro-
gramme proposed. 1 frankly said
that I would be in favor of legisla-
ton which would assure reasonable
defense for the country against any
possible enemy. 1 did not go into de-
tails. For one thing l think that
there might be difficulty in working
out the plan for raising the socalled
continental army, but l am confident
congress will work out a general
scheme Of increased defenses satis-
factory to everybody"
Speaker Clark stopped here on the
way TO speak in Pennsylvania, the
president having written him recently
expressing a wish to confer with him
before congress convened. He said
he had given the subject of national
preparedness much thought in the last
few months and would take an active
part in proposing legislation. For
one thing he proposes to introduce a
bill to double appointments to West
Point and Annapolis, and also TO
make it possible for any qualified
youth to attend either institution at
his own expense and at actual cost.
In his talk with the president the
speaker said he realized that revenue
legislation to meet the preparedness
|
extension of the special war tax would
De necessary. AS a possible means of
increasing revenue, he suggested the
reduction Of the exemption and in
crease Of surtax in the income tax
law, the continuation of the duty on
sugar and the sale of Panama bonds.
Mr.. Clark said published state
ments that he would leave the speak
ers chair to take charge of the pre-
paredness measure were xaggera-
tions.
The speaker of the house can take
the floor and discuss a subject any
time he sees fit to do So" he added.
L might take an opportunity to ad-
dress the house in the next session. but
to say that I propose to assume floor
leadership is buncombe."
The recent announcement by Rep
resentative Claude Kitchin, majority
leader of the house, Of his opposition
to the administrations defense pro-
gramme was followed by the reports
to which the speaker referred. 1t
was pointed out tonight. however,
that in so far as floor leadership was
concerned, the army bill would be
taken care Of by Representative Hay,
chairman of the military committee
the navy bill by Representative Pad
gett, chairman of the naval commit
tee. and that both would be assisted
oy Representative Fitzgerald, chair
man of the appropriations committee,
and Representative Sherley, chairman
of the subcommittee on coast fortifi-
cations.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-11-24
WILL HUNT BOMB PLOTIERS.
GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS
WILL PRESS INQUIRIES.
BE Main Reliance In QuelIing Con-
spirators.

Washington. Nov. 19.-Thc policy
of the department of justice and
treasury department i'm handling in
vcstigations of bomb plots, munition
factory explosions and similar mat
ters was announced tonight in a
statement authorized by Attorney
General Gregory and Secretary NC
Adoo. 1t indicates that in the future
the bureau Of nvestlgation Of the de-
partment of justice is to be the main
reliance of the government in deal
ing with alleged criminal activities
in this country connected with the
European war.
The statement follows:
I'm view of the widespread state
ments to the effect that the secret
forces Of the treasury department
had been put in charge of the investi-
cation of all bomb plots, munition
factory explosions and the like, and
the determination of whether the
criminal statutes Of the United States
have been violated, the secretary of
the treasury and the attorney general
authorize the statement:
THAT the different departments of
the federal government have been
instructed to furnish and are furnish
ing to each other all information re-
ceived which will assist each depart
ment in performing the duties de-
volving upon it;
THAT there is no disagreement be-
tween the departments as to their re-
spective spheres and none is antici-
pated;
That with the exception of crimes
relating to counterfeiting and bounty
laws, the bureau of investigation of
the department of justice is charged
with the duty Of investigating all in
formation indicating violations Of the
criminal statutes of the United States
including conspiracies in violation OF
the federal criminal statutes, viola
uons of interstate commerce statutes
and passport frauds;
THAT the instructions to the Sc
cret service of the treasury are to
promptly turn over to the bureau OF
investigation Of the department OF
justice any data developed by the
former which will assist the latter in
carrying out such Investigations
The secret service began investi-
eating alleged plots in violation of
American neutrality shortly after the
war began and it is we'll known here
that 1t has collected mass of in
formation bearing on activities of
many suspects. Scores of reports
have been made to Secretary McAdoo
and some of them are said to have
gone up to President Wilson.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-11-24
TO HOLD REVIVAL.
Rev. Baxter f.. McLcrdOn to Con.
duct Orangcburg Services.

Orangeburg, Nov 19.-Announce-
ment was made yesterday that the
Kew. Baxter F. McLendon would
come to Orangeburg and hold a re-
vival of several weeks duration dur
ing the month of January. MI.
McLendon has achieved a great rep
utation and is we'll known through-
out South Carolina and other States
where he has held successful servi-
ces. During the present year Mr..
McLendon held exceedingly success
full meetings at st. Matthews and at
Holly Hill.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-11-24
BOIL WEEVIL TRIP POSTPONED
Conflicting Official Duties Re-
strain Gov. Manning From Taking
Tour Now.

Columbia. Nov. 20.-Gov. Manning
has returned from Clemson college
where he attended a meeting Wednes-
day of the trustees of that institution.
1t was the intention Of the governor to
begin a trip through the Mississippi
valley Immediately after this meeting
for the purpose of studying farm
conditions in the territory which has
been devastated by the boil weevil, so
that he might offer suggestions to the
people of South Carolina, in order
that they might prepare themselves
for the coming Of this pest.
On account of other important OFF,
cial matters requiring his attention
the governor was forced to POSTPONE
this trip for short while. He is
determined, however on account of
the matter being of such Importance
to the State at this time, that his trip
shall be delayed but a short while.
The governor said:
Il find that other important official
matters require my presence hero at
this time and for the present 1 have
decided to postpone the contemplated
trip to the boil weevi territory. ]
have by no means given up this in
vestigation, but expect to make this
trip in very short while and will
give to the people of the State a full
report"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-11-24
CAN'T VIOLATE RULE.
Interstate Commerce Commission
Holds Railroads to the Law.

Washington, Nov. ,2O.-The Inter-
State Commerce Commission today re-
fused to permit the Baltimore and
Ohio, New York Central and other
railroads to violate the long and short
haul clause of the commerce act. The
roads asked permission to charge
lower rates on through shipments to
seaboard than to intermediate points.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-11-24
Storm at Atlantic City.

Atlantic City Nov. 19.-The steam
er Atlantic City, with a party of
rotarians aboard, including thirty
prominent citizens of this city is over
due. A terrible gale is lashing coast
and it is feared the boat may be lost.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-11-24

are charged on ground limestone
rOck-from the same State-and LET
the farmers know, SO that thcy NAV
begin the use Of floats right away?
Please let me hear from you on the
subject generally"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-11-24
BATTLE IN MEXICO.
villa Attacking HcrmosiiIo and Obrc-
gOn Cananca.

Douglas, Nov. 20.-.Rattlcs for su-
premacy in northern Mexico are un-
der way at Hermosillo and Cananea,
Villa attacking the former with his
main army. Gen. Obregon with five
thousand Carranzaistas is attacking
Cananea. AS the result of the with
drawal of the MeXicans from the bor-
der the situation is quiet along the
Rio Grandc. The Seventeenth and
Twentieth regiments have been order
ed to return to Fort Bliss
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-11-24
Verdict Against Railroad

From The Daily Item, Nov 10.
The case of Wesley McNeal against
the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad COM
pany for wages alleged to be due and
penalty of five dollars a day for the
time he was out Of his wages was
completed yesterday and resulted in q
verdict of $5O6.59 in favor of the
plaintiff.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-11-24

as on" of three places in the State
Whore representatives Of the three in
stitutions would outline the aims of
the extension departments and it is
hoped that citizens here who feel the
need of aid from any of these COLLEGES
VIII take advantage of the opportunity
offered.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-11-24
TO CONFER WITH WILSON
PRESIDENT To Discuss Preparedness
With GalIingcr and Mann.

Washington, Nov. 20.-Thc prcsi-
dent has formally invited Senator Cal
lingcr and Representative Mann TO
confer with him on preparedness.
Mann expresses n willingness To confer.
nut declared that he will take no or
d'rS such as the president gives the
Democrats.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-11-24
Marriage License Record.

Licenses to marry have been grant
cd to Albertus White and Hattie
Peterson, Mayesville; Joshua Rowe
and Pauline Hopkins Rembert.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-11-24

The stores will all close noyt Thurs
day -Thanksgiving-as customary for
many years.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-04-01
TAAI sElkNICE.
GARAGES

AUTOMOBILE REPAIRING BY ENPERT
MECHANICS No job too large. no 100
to1 sna-L Autos storage aud washing
Both phones. Lincoln Garage, e2G-22S :
lafayette st
MAIN STREET GARAGE Automobile re-
pairing by expert mechanics. Autos
wsshed aud stored. Autos 20 hire Com
petent drivers Home phone 2+40. Bell
b1O DeSonia and Labadie. SS ;. Main.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-04-01
Try 10 Word News INES Want ADJ Days for Is Cents
FOR sALE-REAL ESTATE.

FOR SALE OR TRADE-12-room modern
steam heated house at Gary Ind Suit
aoAe for rOOming house for farm neal
south Bend. Co Madison ST. Gary. Ind
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-04-01
FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
PLUMBING AND HEATING.

THILMAN BROS.
LET Us FIGURE WITH NOU-Let US give
you an estimate on your plumbing and
heating -Ob. sewering and gas fitting In
connection. Both phOneS-H. 6416, b. $3.50
FURNACES, FURNACES, FURNACES.
Now Is the time TO install them. Buy
the furnace with Il reputation. 800 salts
fed customers IN south Bend Expert in
stallatiOn guaranteed.
HOLLAND FURNACE CO.,
J. NJ Mckay. Resident Manager
5O1 Michigan av. Home phone S379
&. K. PAYEY.
Heating and Plumbing Contractor.
716 Blaine Av. Home phone GAO, Bell 1349.
CLAIkVOIANTS.
DIR. CRAVENS-See him at his own home
IN OsceOla, Ind. where he Will give read
ings daily and cure the sick without medi-
cine At home at AT hours. Celebrated -
readings, 81. All inlerurban cars stop in
front OF his door. ME poor you nave
always with you YoI viii not always
have Or. Crayens with you. Hours 10 u.
III. to 3 y. IN. Other hours BY appoint
ment. Bell phone 1. Heals sick without
medicine.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-04-01
CHIROPRACTIC.

CHIROPRACTIC is the Science OF RemOv-
ing nerve impignment by spinal adjust
ease. A. +. Snyder, Chiropractor, 116
Wayne ST. Bell 3601
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SPECIALISTS.

SPECIALISTS.
SPECIAL treatment of the eye nose
throat and ear. Now is the time : TO
morrow may be too late. DR.. W.
Wickham. suite o. JOS j. II. ). BuilG
ing.
TRANSFER.
FCITY MOVING * WEIGHING co. does
house moving, hosting and hauling
safes. boilers etc. We also buy old houses
office, 40T ;. Laurel ST. Home phone 5122
Bell ID
TRANSFERRING OF all kinds Safes pi-
amos and household goods moved with
the best Of care. Home phone 5294. Bell
465-R. Prompt and courteous service our
motto Downing X Brown, $50 L Sample
st
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AWNINGS.

AWNINGS Tents. Porch Curtains Wagon
Covers Indians Canvas Goods CO, los
vs.. Division 81 Bell phone 2J0I
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-16
Germany's Terms of Peace

Some other interesting information was disclosed by Mir. Barron in this address. He had been told on very high authority that a little while ago Germany was sounded for the purpose of obtaining some idea of what her terms of peace would be. She let it be known that she would make peace if the mouth of the Rhine were all lotted to her. Ultimately she would take Holland. She would demand strip on the west side of Tanganvika to annex to German East Africa She will not con- sent to peace unless she is permitted to hisect Europe and also bisect Africa. She has invested $500 ,0o00o0 in Asia Minor and she intends to make this investment good. This investment would have to be recog- nized If peace were made.
 The relation of the United States to these war conditions is set forth by Mr. Barron, who says that the United States saves more income every year than Ger many. France and England combined. Few persons have known that this is the fact. Germany saves $1, 300. GOO GOO year, and she is now speeding s5,0 ,0oo year on the war. Perhaps her government and men of finance know where she is to get this money. The normal savings of all Europe are less than the savings of the United States which MT. Barron's inves- tigations show him amount to s7,000, GOO a year. With financial strength of this kind in the United States, Germany, in his opinion. would hardly risk war with the United States.