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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-17

Tho smokes are smoking up.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-10-21
TO BUILD CHURCHES.
Philadelphia Millionaire Leaves Mon
ey for Missions.

philadelphia, Oct. 17.-The income
OF onc-hlf of the estate valued
at $6,0O0,0 0o0 left by Charles X. Smith.
who died last Thursday, Is to be ap-
Piled to the erection and support OF
mission churches In the United States
and Mexico after the death OF his
son. by the terms of the will admitted
to probate today. The founding OF
these churches Is to be under the Bu-
pervision or the general assembly of
the Presbyterian Church in the Uni
tod States. Mr.. Smith who was 20
years OF age, began life as an oil
wagon driver in this city. He accum .
ulated fortune in oil and silver In
vestments la Mexico.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-10-21
TWO BREMENS CAPTURED.
German Submarine Merchantmen Fall
Into Hands or British.

New York, Oct. 1S.-The New York
World today prints story which il
declares was obtained from English
sources that the British have captur-
ed two German submarines named
Bremen. 1t was stated by the Worlds
informant that n third Bremen is now
on the way to the United States. The
first Bremen was captured i'm nets
In the Straits of Dover. Five of the
crew were dead and others nearly ex-
hausted when the British finally sue
ceeded In bringing her to the surface
after two days efforts. Many i'm
portant documents were captured.
The second Bremen was captured
some time later but no details are
known.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-10-21
GERMANS GAIN, THEN LOSE.


Paris, Oct 1S.--In smashing coun-
ter attacks the Germans last night
penetrated The French first lines of
trenches In sector Bernyen- -Santerre.
The French Immediately attacked, re-
capturing the lost trenches. killing or
capturing all Germans occupying
them, according to the war office. The
Germans. directed three attacks
against the new French positions at
Sailty-Sailticst, but were repulsed.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-10-21

or the entente armies, 1t is said. has
been imperiled by what are regarded
us the prO-German leanings of the
king. the cabinet and the commanders
Of the army and navy.
Such offers as King Constantine re-
Gently made to join the allies were
not trusted. 1t was felt that to ac-
cept them might have been to arm
and finance potential enemy, for the
kings offers were always condition
ed upon being amply supplied with
money and fighting equipment About
one e-quarter of the Greek army's fight
ing material recently was surrendered
to The Bulgarians.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-10-21

Cotton scared to record breaklnt
prices on South Carolina markets
yesterday. The high water mark re
ported to TheSss4te vas Is 1-s cent,
at Chester. At Lancaster. Grecnvill,
and Rock Hill the staple brought 1,
cents with cotton seed at 81 cents tn.
bushei In Lancaster and 90 cents 81
Rock Hin. iaurens offered IL 1871
cents the pound for cotton and cotto
seed sold for $50 a ton. Iexingto.
announced a price of ~ S-4 for tn,
better grades Of cotton.--The State
October II. 6
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-10-21
BIG ADVANCE IN COTTON.
Reaches High Levels Since "Sully"
Season.

New Orlesn ms, Oct. 17.-COtton made
fresh advances today on widespread
demand, futures rising two dollars a
bale to the highest levels since the
so-called 'S,illy season. OF thirteen
years ago. while spots advanced 81
points, or about $50 a bale to 1871
cents pound for middling. the high
,st price since 1874 Thousands of
'ales of contracts were thrown over.
BOARD by traders on tho long side ir
rider to realize profits but liquidation
quickly absorbed 1t.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-10-21
FARM LOAN BODIES.

Many Associations to Be Represented
at Hearing i'm Columbia October 2S.
Columbia, Oct ia letter has
been addressed to the members of the
farm loan associations of this State
by E. j. Watson, commissioner of
agriculture, asking them to have rep
resentatives here October %, at which
time the national farm loan board is
to be in Columbia to hear a presen-
tation of reasons why Columbia should
be selected as the location for one of
the regional farm loan banks. IL of
which are to be established in the Uni
ted States. By the time this board
arrives in Columbia it is expected that
at least 200 of these associations will
have been formed in the State.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-10-21

Fftp9rty against slavery and therefore
appeal to their powerful influence to
avert the subjngation of those who de-
sire only to remain free"
There were about 5000 persons in
the. crowd which marched to the
American legation last night carry
ing huge American and Greek flags.
Recent reports published in Greek
newspapers that an American fleet
of 80 warships was on the way to
Greece inspired the crowd to insist
lon seing Mr.. Droppers. For several
hours fruitless attempts to gain a
hearing at the legation was continued,
with repeated cheers for the United
States, but no one answered the
bell.
Unknown to the crowd the Ameri-
can minister and the legation secre-
tary were watching the demonstra
ton from windows Of the American
tclub directly opposite. n committee
was formed to wait upon Mr.. Drop
pers today and beg him to put the
case Of Greece before the American
people.
After the demonstration before the
American legation the crowd march
ed to the hotel in which are the
offices Of the Associated Press and
renewed the demonstration, waving
the American flag and calling on the
representative of the news agency 70
inform the world through the press
as to what was going on in Greece.
The rOyalist newspaper Nehemera
this morning published half page
editorial addressed to the Associated
Press calling on it to voice "the far
reaching cry being addressed not only
to defenseless people which is be-
Ing forced to leave neutrality under
the whip Of violence, but to the whole
universe; a cry Of elementary justice
against the unfOrgettable iniquities
being committed, to the destruction
OF the liberties of the people Of
Hsllas."
The Nehemera declared that the
impartial American press was the
only bar before which Greece could
obtain justice and sympathy
The action of King Constantine
yesterday morning in dismissing all
guards during his address to the
Greek soldiers and in riding alone and
unprotected through the crowd press
Ing about him and touching the SOW
ereign and his horse, appeared to in
spire the almost fanatical devotion of
the populace. The city is being po-
Iced by Greek cavalry.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-10-21
WILSON AROUSES ENTHUSIASM.
Trip Through New York and Ohio
Was u Triumplal Journey.

Chicago. Oct. 19.--President Wilson
was greeted here by an enthusiastic
throng. The trip from Now York to
chicago formed a veritable trumphal
Journey, tremendous crowds greeting
and cheering him everywhere the
train stopped. The finger from which
the skin was torn by hand shaking
Is better but bandaged. He was es-
pecially pleased with the reception
through New York and Ohio. Demo-
cratic leaders declare Wilson will car
ry both States by big majority.
President Wilson's reception on his
trip through Indiana was so cordial
that he delayed his train to shake
hands with the crowds. He arrived
here over an hour late.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-10-21
worToRD CAMPAIGN BEGINS
Spartanburg Committees Expect to
Raise Fifty-six Thousand Dollars in
Ono Week. IS

Spartanburg, Oct 1S.--The cam
paign to raise $56, 600 for Wofford col
lege, in Spartanburg. will begin to-
morrow which is Founders day for
the college. Tonight at the city Y.
NJ. c. A. the final organization ,of the
forces for the campaign will be made
when the various committees who are
Interested in the campaign. and men,
bers Of the Rotary 1ub. directors of
the Chamber OF Commerce, and min
listers of the churches of the city meet
for last conference before the
launching Of the campaign tomorrow.
For several weeks the various COM
mittees have been holding meetings
to get the campaign started. On tho
canvassing committee are 46 of the
best citizens of the city, and besides
there will be probably SO men con-
nected with the movement The goal
set for the seven days that the cam
paign will last is $4,000. this amount
being needed to pay for the large DOR
mitory which was built on Wofford
campus several years ago. At 2
o'clock Thursday the various COM
mittees will meet at the Y. M. C. A..
for the second time to compile reports
and plan further work. 1t is conf
IDENTITY expected that the amount ask
ed for will be raised in the seven days
during which the campaign will run.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-10-21
WANT CARRANZA'S PLACE.

Military Commanders arc i'm RcvOlt-
Obreson and TrcvinO Both Ambit-
iOuS.
Washington, Oct. 19.--The advices
today report renewed disaffection Of
Carranza military commanders. Gen.
Gonzales is in open revolt against
Minister of War Obregon. Gonzales
commands the Moreles forces. The
breach between Gen. Obregon ana
Carranza is said to be growing wider.
Reports indicate that both Obregon
and Gen. Trevino aspire to succeed
Carranza.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-10-21
DICTATED BY ALLIES.

Paris, Oct. 1S.-Every act OF Vice
Admiral Du Fournet, respecting con-
trol of the Greek administration has
been by direction of the allied gov
ernments, 1t is explained here, with
of the entente armies
on the Macedonian front The safety
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-10-21

Paris, Oct 19.--In the effort 20
tighten the pressure against their
wings the Bulgarians have launched
an attack in the Lake Dioran sector,
but were repulsed. The Serbians have
crossed the Teherna southeast of
MOnastir occupying Brod.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-10-21
SUMTER g. G, SATURDAY, OCTOBER y
Farm LOAN AGENT APPROVES
SURVEYS PLANS FOR HEARING
IN COLUMBIA. ss
Representative II Men From Vari0ne
Sections Invited to Meet Fcde&a1
Board on Farm Loan Bank Hcate
ing. Nss

Columbia, Oct. 19.-The joint con
mittee representing the Columb,
Clearing House association and th
Chamber of Commerce, having
charge the application of Columb|
for one of the IL land banks, II,
yesterday at the Peoples Bank, az
perfected the programme for q
hearing to be held In Columbia
Wednesday. October Is. by the fedS]
al farm loan board.
Frank r. Wilson of the divisions
information, Of the federal farm lo1
bureau. AT Washington, was pre1e
as an advanced representative OF fI
farm loan board. The prograftSx,
which has been prepared was, IN
mitted to Mr.. Wilson and approx
by him and he gave the commlf(i
the benefit of several helpful auRkSI
tions. Mr.. Wilson left last rightsl9
Jacksonville. VIZ
The hearing before the federal ~
loan board will be held at $3.50 60
next Wednesday. in the federal con
room. The board will come here fr6I|
Raleigh, where a hearing will be IA
the day before. The board will trefl
in a private car. After tho. heaft6
an informal luncheon will be ser0l
at the Jefferson. and them the tfa6(
bers OF the hoard will be taken t6s
State fair grounds. Other entef4a{
ment will be provided for the avl
ing. e,
The Columbia committee has itt
cd d number of representative fhl
ers and bankers of different socti6
OF the State to be present ana dtsE
different topics. 1t is the desire, 8f
board that as many farmers ~
sible attend the hearinss ana ~
been the custom at these meSft
lhsld elsewhere for members q, N
bGas} te q. .sk !. &! s!as,t y. 3css n 1R6g
One OK the strongest argumo1
which will BIO put UP in favor OF Cs
lumbia is the large number OF far
loan associations which have been d,
ganized In South Carolina. 1t is b,
lieved that this fact will have gre:
weight with the board, and the w0r
of organizing these associations is b,
ing pushed as rapidly as possible /
Commissioners Watson. tta 1
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-10-21
APPEALS g WILSON FUNDS.
GOVERNS CRGES EVERY DEM.
OCRNO STATE To CONTRIB
20 AT LEAST ONE
DOLLAR.
NatF Finance Chairman Morgen.
than Has Already Received $1,000
From This State.

Columbia, Oct. 17.-Pointing out
that the National committee is under
great pressure for funds to carry on
the fight for Woodrow Wilson and the
Democratic party in doubtful States.
Henry Morgenthau, chairman of the
National Finance Committee, has ad-
dressed letter to Gov. Manning in
which he asks that the Democrats of
South Carolina send in their contri-
buttons at once.
Every member Of the party in this
State who has not contributed is urged
to join the movement and give at least
81 for the success of Democracy.
Three weeks will see the end of the
campaign and large amount should
De raised in that time by the men,
bers of the party in this State.
After the receipt of the letter from
Mr.. M9rgenthau. Gov. Manning in an
interview urged all members of the
party who have not contributed to
do so at once.
THE National committee, said Gov.
Manning. sis under great pressure for
FUNDS to carry out the plans of the
campaign and Mr.. Morgenthau makes
an urgent appeal for funds from
South Carolina. We must realize the
Importance of securing money to con-
duct the national campaign in the
doubtful States. make this further
appeal to the Democrats of South Car
olina who have not already contrib
uted to the fund, to do so at once, be-
cause it is cause that means SO
much to the nation and the South"
"Mr. Morgenthau has already re-
ceived about $6,7O0 from the State. L.
d.. Jennings. of Sumter. has collected
$1,000. The citizens of Charleston have
contributed about $500. The total
amount contributed to- date Is about
= - ~ IN
Forwarded a14ut
Surely for such a cause the
Democrats Of South Carolina will not
withhold their help. The time is short.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-10-21

washington, Oct. lS.-The official
announcement that tho demands of
the United States i'm the Lusitania
case have been met by Germany and
the case has closed, is expected to be
made shortly by Secretary Lansing.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-10-21
READY FOR STATE FAIR,
BALLOTS OF QUEEN OF HARVEST
JUBILEE COUNTED TODAY
WILL BE CROWNED BY
GOVERNOR.
Agricultural Resources Will be Shown
OH wednesday, and Thursday Will
DC Ladies' Day at Fair-FOOtbaIl
Game Thursday Between Clemson
and Carolina-F'riday is Carnival
Day.

Columbia, Oct. 19.--The stage has
oeen cleared for the opening events of
the State fair, which begins next
Monday morning at II o'clock. Bal
iotlng for the queen of the Harvest
Jubilee queen is to be brought to a
conclusion tonight. Four maids Of
honor are to be selected from those
who receive the next highest number
OF votes Twcnty-C le young women
from all sections of the State have en-
tered the contest and the magnificent
success of the big festival Of one year
ago will be repeated in all it's splen-
dor next week. This special feature
Will again this year greatly increase
the attendance upon the State fair.
Last years previous record attendance
records We're shattered when more
than 100000 persons entered the
gates. With cotton selling above II
cents and seed at $52 a ton, officials
OF the fair believe a conservative es-
innate Of the crowds which will come
to Columbia next week may safely be
placed at 10000.
The attendance was record break
ing event last year from the opening
day. The, queen will be crowned
again this yeah on the evening of the
opening day, and this event alone will
bring hundreds who would not other
wise attend. More people saw this
event last year than had ever before
been known to be on Main street for
one occasion. A ball will be given in
the queens honor Immediately after
the coronation ceremor~TSpv. Man.
ming will crown the qus % .at.
Tuesday will be kr JWn as Ladies'
apsx Wcdlesdny Is given over to a
play P1 -t1le' 81 lcass.l, ssi ~
Of the State. and a parade OF r.
nous proportions will pass through
Main street. The floats are designed
to emphasize the fnexhaustible wealth
Of natural resources in South Caro-
lima. Counties, cities. communities,
agricultural institutions, farm DEM
onstratiOn forces and individual farm
ers will all participate to make this
one of the crowning features of the
fair.
The big football game Thursday be-
tween Clemson and Carolina is the
special event of that day and hun
dreds of the followers of the game
come to the fair TO cheer their favor
lite institution on to victory. The BAN
ner day attendance is usually on
Thursday.
Friday will be known as Carnival
Day." when the spirit of "Frolic Time
in Carolina" will be unleashed and the
fair brought to a grand climax Friday
evening. In addition to the regular
scheduled events, on the conventional
fair programme, a number of free
acts have been procured for both the
fair grounds and Main street. Several
conventions will also be in session and
the week is expected to be one Of
real gala affairs.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-10-21

Memphis. Oct. 1s.--A message re-
.ceived over railroad wire from Mo-
bile Just before the wires went down
stated thai. seven were killed when
q house was wrecked by the hurrica ne.
The wind was blowing 9S miles an
hour then
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-10-21
U.s3 CASE CLOSED,
Raid of German Submarine Finally
Disposed OF.

Washington, Oct. 1S.-The raid of
the German submarine U-53 is a clos
ed incident so far as the United States
is concerned was officially announced
today. No note will be sent to Ger
many or Great Britain on the mat
ter. The official information gather
ed by the United States agents, how
ever, will be given to any nation ask
ing for it,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-10-21
STORM STRIKES GULF STATES
SAID TO RE MORE TERRIFIC
THAN HURRICANE OF JULY.
Pensacola and Mobile Are Cut on
from Rest Of World-Wind is Blow
ing Ninety Miles an Hour nj Mo-
balc and Higher In Pensac0la-.High
+ Water Threatens Damage.

Atlanta, Oct. 1S.--Mobile, Pensa-
cola and other gulf cities are isolated
by the tropical hurricane which struck
the coast early this morning Just
before the wires went out at ten this
morning tho wind was unofiicially rel
ported as blowing ninety miles In Mo-
bile and higher In Pensacola. Up to
that hour. however. little or no dam
age was reported. Indications were
that the storm will be even more 50 /.
we're than the hurricane Of last July
which did ten million, dollars damage
along the coast. Forewerned shipping
has been scurrying to safety for the
past thirty-six hours. but fears are
felt for several big freighters known
to be In the gulf. At eight this morn.
ing the Tide was two feet aboYe nor
NAL at Pensacola. Mobile business
houses along the water front are
moving their goods TO upper stories.
Nasningt0n, Oct. l7.--The weather
bureau tonight reported the tropicar
storm stll moving northward across
the Gulf OF Mexico hut its exact loca.
ton and probable point Of striking the
coast could not be determined. Storm
warnings were continued from Carra-
belle. Fla. to the mouth of the Mis-
slnsippr river. but It was said no fur
ther advlces would be issued tonight.
A wireless message this afternoon
from the battlehip Nebraska. about
125 miles north or Yucatan. said a
south wind was blowing ninety miles
an hour.
Low pressure and moderate winds
were recorded along the Gulf coast
with rain between Pensacola and New
Orleans.
AZ Burwood. La. nine Inches OF rain
fell during thc day. Heavier winds
|ek q teaafekl4 kl4arlH s il
/ 1ats tenlSst ths II kSr' hurseu sp-
nouhced that no hurricane warning
would he issued tonight. but said the
storm apparently still was Of very
dangerous character. though small in
diameter. Its center could not be de-
finitely located. Fss
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-10-21

ENGLAND Suffers Ten Million Loss
From Bombs Dropped by Zcppclins.
Berlin. Oct. is.-More than ten
million dollars damage was done by
the last Zeppelin raid on London.
according to the Overseas News
Agency. Bombs fell In the very hear,
OF London. destroying property OF
Regent street. Four hundred soldier,
were killed ut Grimsby. Two war
ships were damaged at Hull. More
than a hundred buildings were dc
stroyed In the raid.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-10-21
llLEs II lIIEIs.
1hvones Mhrcls Streets singing Nat
ioaal Antlscn and Cheering King
cenelhzelhc.

Athena Oct. s---via London, Oct.
17)--Aa4s,n fr,m the ships Of the
Hassnte poysrsso Shs number OF
about = thousard have been landed
- Plnsus and hive occupied tho rail-
way station ~ Piraens and several
\ buildinss IN AthsIs Immediately this
bscams known. The streets of Athens
swsrmsd with Greeks franticalIy
chssrins King c. nstautine and chant
inz the Greek ma sional anthem. Great
crowds marched through the streets.
thousands satheling In the nsishbor-
hood OF the poste nee square. 6
n Tho war min stcr. Gen. Dracos
ordered out Gress treops and marines
70 guard every approach to the square
% order to prsvent any clash between
Greek civilians Gad the French. who
eecupts1 that ssction. establishing q
conpists Gordon about the French and
ssking Mil precautions TO avoid any
Incident or accident capable Of start
ing s(ritsL M Hi &
n - tmposslbis TO predict whether
sreubIs can be prevented throughout
: the nisht The ,srosk government 10
fully alive to the fact that Grescs's
fate hangs on the prevention Of fur
sher nsasures On the part Of the
xrtnch command r.
Harlisr In the day q review by King
Conslantins' OF tlc sailors belonging
@ the vssssh OF the Greek navy.
4 which were taken possession OF by
the Entente Aiiiess was made the oc-
caston Of m immsnse royalist demon
sf.ation, crowds poradins the streets
hauling HE sizs q portraits Of tho
sovsse'gn and -wIl,liy cheering for the
monasch. -' 49,, Az
Admiral Dsmiai,oa minister OF ma
sioes. & resd an order OF the day
peqfclne the loyalty of tho sailors and
o11 ontlne shsm On their conduct
3 l4 ou t13(R( oiFounpgt gtnhcse,
= tln ID tseaslIy. s&Irsssins
No Nat th1y had scornsd offers OF
nlbnsy and honors and had remained
faithful 70 their oath and their coun-
Try. He save his word that he wonld
stand by them to the end. against
whatsoever consequences their loyalty
might entail. H
I. The king Issued che following order
( Of the day:
~ "Omcsrs! Sailors! In these houra
when stricken and with bleeding
hearts each moment from new wounds
deep In our souls. which so short a
time aso were proud in a united and
victorious Greece; NY government has
been obliged TO order you to leave the
sisAps upon which you brought the
+, news o. the freeing OF our liberated
brotherM You carne with tortured
hearts and eyes wet with tears: every
man faithful to his oath. to the side
OF your King.
II thank you anil congratulate you
on. my faithful sailors. 1 thank you
not only a. King and chief OF the
nset. but as the representative OF the
fatherialad you love so much. to which
you have given 80 much. for which
you are ready to give and suffer all.
May our hopes soon be realized
and may the hour soon come when
you win DO able to return to your
ships The Holy Ikens that have pro-
sected you In the past will protect
you In the future and the glorious
nag. once more caught by the winds
Of the Greek seas. will bring hope and
consolation wherever Greek hearts
gsat for nation and King"