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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-12-27
WAR TO THE END.
PROSECUTION OF WAR MUST RE
SINGLE AIM OF ENGLAND.
hing George Tells Parliament That
War Cannot Ike Ended Until Security
Of Europe is Guaranteed and Vio-
lated Rights Have Been indicated.

London, Dec. 22.-The vigorous
prosecution of the war is the single
aim of England, King George declared
in proroguing parliament today. The
kings speech was as follows:
1.-THE vigorous prosecution of the
war must be our single endeavor un-
til We vindicate the right so ruthla .ss-
~ violated by our enemies and have
the security of Europe on
ia sure foundation. I am confident we
shall achieve a victorious confirma-
ton of the aims for which we entered
the war;"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-12-27
MUNITIONS FOR GOVERNMENT.
Great Bethlehem Steel Works Will be
Turned Over to Government When
Needed.

New York, Dec. 22.-The Bethle-
hem steel plant. now fifty per cent.
greater than the famous Krupp works
OF Germany, will be turned over to the
United States moment it Is needed.
without any strings attached. it was
announced today by President Schwab.
He declared that the concern has q
capacity Of a million rounds of heavy
ammunition a month. He also stated
that he believed peace would be a
blessing to American business.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-12-27

Columbia, Dec. 21.-F. H. McMas-
ter, insurance commissioner and chair
man of the special commission yester-
day prepared a summary of the sew
eral fire insurance laws to be propos-
ed to the general assembly.
The summary by MI. McMaster fol-
lows:
1.-The letter of transmissal to the gov
ernor sets forth the governing pur-
poses Of the committee appointed by
him to study the fire insurance stu
alton and to recommend fire insur-
ance laws. The several avs which
are recommended for enactment are
indicated in that letter. 1T may be
we'll enough for me to indicate con-
cisely the substance of these laws.
1.-THE first is a building code pro-
posed to be enforced in all incorpo-
rated towns in the State. The code
proposed is similar to that already in
force in 40 odd towns in the State.
1t is by no means sc complex as that
in force in a number Of the largest
towns, but is a simple code applicable
to the smallest municipality.
"The next law recommended is one
providing for the investigation of all
fires to determine the responsibility
for the fire. 1t has nothing whatever
to do with the insurance on property
but deals entirely with the causes of
fires and proposes to impose fines in
case of those guilty Of criminal negli-
gence in causing a fire.
1.-THE e law is one providing GER
tain qualifications for fire insurance
agents. It will do much to eliminate
the irresponsible agent and it's pur-
pose is to protect the intelligent agen,
and at the same time prevent all
agents from over-insuring property
or from dealing unjustlY with the in-
sursd q with the cor nies.n
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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-12-27
U S EXCHANGE IDEAS.
England Will Not Reply to Wilson
Note Until Views of Allies arc
Known.

London, Dec. 22.-Chanceilor A.
Bonar Law announced in the House
of Commons today that England could
not deal with President Wilson's note
until the government has had an OPP
p%ortunity to exchange ideas with her
allies.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-12-27

'posal to the public is that Of the rat
ing law. The law proposed differs
from the Laney-Odom act in that
while this act prohibits compacts and
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-12-27
3D. SUMTER s. G.. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 81, 1915.
TO PROPOSE NEW, SYSTEM.
MINISTER GIVES SUMMARY OF
BILLS TO BE PRESENTED TO
GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

Insurance Commissioner to Pass
Rating Agreements Between Com
panies-Building Code, Investiga.
ton of FIJI Causes, Qualifications
Of Insurance Agents and Other Mat.
tiers to Receive Legislative Atten-
ton.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-12-27

does not clearly permit the coopera-
ton Of the companies in respect 10
the inspection and lclasaificat1on ,sofs
srtzksSenA me {ptn ~
law speciicaIiy permits The coIr1NasW
to establish rating bureaus and enter
into agreements concerning them, but
it requires that these agreements
n be in writing and shall be filed
with the insurance commissioner and
open to public inspection. It permits
perfect freedom on the part Of the
companies in that no company is re-
CURED to be a member of a rating bu-
reau. The principal of State super
vision set forth in the Laney- Odom
act is continued in the proposed bill
but by a different method. In the
proposed bill the insurance commits
Sioner is to act as an Intermediary
between the companies and complain
ants as to rates and only in case his
efforts should fail to bring about q
satisfactory adjustment is the matter
referred to a commission of five, two
appointed by the insurance interests,
two by the insurance commissioner
or the party interested, and by
the government. This commission shall
v the right to review and pass
upon discriminatory and excessive or
unreasonable rates. The interests Of
the local companies are particularly
safeguarded and it is hoped that their
growth will be encouraged.
The commission without attempt
ing to regulate the amount Of mu-
nicipal license fees finds that the
great variation in license fees in the
municipalities of the State works in
justice which is reflected in the rates
paid by the citizens. Therefore the
commission recommends tina munich
palities be required to fix their license
fees for insurance companies on a
fixed and invariable percentage basis.
This will be equitable to the small
company or to the new company Just
entering and attempting to establish
itself.
THE commission recommends the
repeal of the valued policy law, but i'm
its stead proposes an enactment
which will require the speedy settle
ment of claims and the immediate
payment of such amount as the COM
pany will admit as just and proper,
leaving only the difference to be ad-
indicated.
Another enactment proposed is
n making the insurance commits
sioner the sole attorney Of insurance
compares to accept service in case of
suits and providing means for this
process.
THE bill does not represent the
any particular member of the
commission. The meetings of the COM
have been marked with har-
mony throughout. There has been
n take and the bill is a COM
posite one representing what the nine
Of the committee believe to
he the best laws for enactment at the
present time"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-12-27
TO PRESS PROHIBITION FIGHT.
DRY ADVOCATES PLAN TO PUSH
AMENDMENT.
Resolution for Constitutional Ban ON
Liquor Wins Favor of Senate Judic-
larry Committee.

after the holidays advocates Of pro-
hibition in congress plan to carry on
q vigorous campaign for the proposed
federal constitutional amendment and
to exert every possible effort to get
a vote on 1t at this session in spite
Of the general belief that it will be
beaten.
The senate judiciary committees
action today in voting to report the
amendment with a recommendation
for It's passage opened the way for the
resolution In both houses. the house
judiciary committe having taken
similar action two weeks ago. In the
house II is proposed to appeal soon
after the Christmas recess to the
rules committee for q special rule to
bring the resolution. before the house
for a vote within q prescribed time.
Champions of the resolution in the
senate can resort to no such parlia-
mentary expedients and must take
their chance Of getting the amend
ment ahead Of other legislation. Sen.
ator Sheppard. author Of the senate
resolution. will urge it's consideration
at every opportunity.
The senate committee amended the
wording Of the resolution but Its ef-
feet IL unchanged and would pr,hibi1
oo~vpocx,ro Vrn0~<a<tou mi On u
of hquor for beverage purposes in
the United States.
AS reported by the senate commit
tee the resolution would read:
THE sale. manufacture or trans
portation Of intoxicating liquors with
In. the importation thereof into and
expectation thereof from the United
States and all territories subject to
the jurisdiction thereof for beverage
purposes. are hereby prohibited.
THE congress shall have power tn
enforce this article by all appropriate
legislation. This article shall not be
construed to ahridge the power Of the
several states 70 enforce state pro-
|atsitPry 49, Il
EDhsast6losxs whieh some ssnators ds.
clare strengthen the resolution.
Even the most ardent advocates Of
the amendment do not anticipate vic.
tory at this session as a>two-thirds
majority Of both houses Is required
But they do expect an Increased ma
jority for the amendment in both
houses. and ultimate victory in the
Sixty fifth congress Is their hope.
The District Of Columbia prohibi.
ton bill will be voted on in the sen.
ate January 8. Another measure to
bar liquor advertising from the mails
In prohibition States was favorably
reported today from the senate post
office committee.
II expect the District prohibition
bill to pass the house." Democratic
Leader Kitchin said tonight. but
do not think any national prohibi.
ton can obtain the neces.
sary two-thirds vote In the house a,
this time"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-12-27

the srtw that he United States
feared that unless the peace proposals
80 through now a period Of ruthless
ness and retaliation may set in or
both sides which will inevitably force
this country into action. ,3,@
1t is indicated therefore that the
allied diplomats will advise their GOV
ernments to view the note in a friend
ny spirit and go as far as possible to-
ward meeting the wishes of the
United States. No indication was
vo~uchsafed, however, as to whether
the replies will be identical OF indi-
vidual in form or general or specific
in nature.
Secretary Lansing, in calling in the
diplomatic representatives of the bel
ligerents, is understood to have made
it clear to them individually that the
United States expected the replies Of
their governments tC be absolutely
frank in all details. The idea was
gathered that the United States was
looking forward to forming itself into
a clearing house for views and prob
ably for terms.
The general understanding was
that the purpose of this explanation
vas to enable the ENJOYS to COM
municate to their own governments
the underlying purpose of the presi-
dents action at this time.
The opinion prevailed also that the
United Suites expected to be fully in
formed of all terms, including those
relating to territory.
1t is felt in various diplomatic
quarters hat while statements re-
garding terms. especially those con-
corning territory. might readily be
passed along by the United States,
they must not. if the negotiations are
to have the slightest chance of sue
cess. be conveyed to the public gen.
orally. Should definite territorial
terms be made public, it is feared 4
certain section of public opinion in
the countries affected would foment
additional embarrassment.
The world diplomatic crisis seemed
temporarily moved to Washington
during the day because of the presi-
dents note, Secretary L%ansing's COM
ment and the anxiety Of the diplo-
matte corps to understand the Ameri-
a purpose. BY loon all the rank
ing diplomats from the belligerent
countries had called ut the State de-
partment, necessitating for the first
time in months extreme care to pre-
vent meetings between representatives
from hostile States.
The presidents note was declared
today to be Il "hit around the whole
circle" without intention of favOring
or condemning either beligerent group
to the prejudice of the other. Never
theless, certain facts are cited as in
dicating beyond doubt where the chief
tension lies at present in the relations
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-12-27

which this country as one Of the neu-
trail nations a in the possible terms
which the belligerents may have in
Nind, and I did not intend to init
mate that the government was con-
tdering any change in it's policy Of
PLURALITY which it has constantly
nrsued in the ACE Of constantly in
keasing difficulties.
II regret hat my words were open
any other construction as I now
altze that they were. I think that
whole tone and language of the
1te to the belligerents show the pur-
keo without further comment on my
st. 1t Is needless to say hat am
feservedly in support of that pur-
and hope to see 1t accomplish
I the White House no comment
gtever was made on the note itself
on the two statements by Secre-
Lansing. The German embassy
no outward evidences Of concern
the sudden development.
ntente diplomats at first at an ut.
loss how to handle the unexpected
etiOn became convinced that a
Ter understanding of the necessi-
md purposes Of the United States
u that their fear of a move IA
Ne To- Germany was not we'll
eedSann that this cqfsntry would
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1916-03-01
W C. 7. U. MOTHERS Meeting

A goodIy number of Cordele's
representative mothers attended
the Thursday afternoon meeting
held at the First Baptist church
under the auspices of the local
Woman's Christian Temperance
Unicn. The exercises were
opened by singing "Blest be the
Tie that Binds" Mrs. Walter
Anthony conducted the devo-
tional portion of the service; her
impressive exposition of the scrip
tural lesson portrayed Hannah
as type Of ideal motherhood.
OPENING invocation by Mrs.
A. C. Atkins. my Mothers
Prayer was touchingIy sung by
Mrs, Steve Little. "A Mothers
Symposium proved an avenue
through which, Things to be
Taught in the Home" Mrs. J.
B. Ryals, Stories and Pictures
10 the Home" Mrs. W. P, Flem-
ing, Temperance Taught in
the Home" Mrs. M. E. Taylor,
were interestingly discussed.
Miss Jackson, reading. "Ameri-
cas- Urcrowned Queen, was
highly appreciated rendering of
that grand sele :tion. rs Christ
Ruled out of the Homer"
a duet by Mesdames j. A.
Lasseter and S eve Lit lie. a soul
searching message, left, We are
assured, an abiding impress for
good. Mrs. J. r. Kelly closed
with an impressive reading,
when the White Ribboners"
and their guests repaired to the
cosy basement, partook CT a
chocolate and cracker course and
engaged in pleasant social con-
verse the while The names of
Mesdames W. L. Robuck. }. T.
Smith and J. M. Page were en-
rolled, they thus becoming new
members of the ". G.. 7. u.
M. E. T.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1916-03-01
METHODIST REVIVAL. BEGINS
MARCH I2th.

The series of revival services
to be held at the First Methodist
church will begin the second Sab
b 'tb. March 18th. Each even.
ing during the intervening two
weeks with the exception of
Wednesday. mid-week prayer
service, there will be cottage
prayer meetings. Tuesday night
there were services conducted at
the homes of ]. W. Frances. J.
H. Churchwell and W. P. Flem,
ing. The public is cordially in
vited to attend all of these serv-
ices.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1916-03-01

There's a tiny little maid Just
over the way" who pays me a
visit every day or 50; and is she
welcome-and longed for? One
would think 50 could they see
me when | embrace her with
arms holding a world of love! |
know, when | hear the faint rat
Ting of the door latch-too heavy
for the baby fingers that love
and innocence are about to enter
the portals of my hum drum
workaday world and greet me
with a kiss and a hug as pure as
the white lilies of paradise.
Does she love me because OF the
.onfections and baubles [ place
into her little hands at times?
Oh no. she isn't avariciOus, is
Gladys; she loves me we'll, De
cause she loves me! She is no1
yet beyond three years Of age,
hence cannot speak very plainly,
but the little arms, rosy cheeks
and brighf eyes are, to ne, more
expressive than wo' Ids Of talk.
She knows that Daddy s love Is
as secure ard lasting as the etir-
nal hills. and Mothers is so sure,
so real that the heavens would
fall sooner than her love for her
baby should fail. | call her my
Little White Rose. and her visits
are not near so often as | wish
them to be. | love all children
but there is something peculiarly
lovable in this little one to me.
All. Gladys, may you always be
thus "a white rose of childhood
gay morning! A. K. II.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1916-03-01
TIM VALUE OF PREPAREDNESS

Preparedness is in the air and
everybody is talking about it
preparedness against war.
But there is another brand OF
preparedness that is of vital i'm
port to the American people, and
that is preparedness for prosper
ity.
There is probably no class of
people in this country who should
be more alive to the possibilities
of commercial preparedness than
the farmer. Upon him will de,
volve the vast amount of supplies
demanded by the world when
this war eEds His will be the
harden Of feeding the millions Of
mouths that will be hnngoiing
for the products Of the farm.
Ard his will be the pockets that
will sag with tie weight Vi the
goId that PAYS for these supplies.
If there is an acre i tilIable
ground in this section that has
not been contracted for it should
be promptly pat under cuitiVa-
ton. II should be made 70 yield
It's quota Of the wealth that will
be waiting for some one to pick
up.
Congress at last is aroused and
will take care Of preparedness
against war. but the American
farmer is the man who must pre-
pare for the prosperity of pe ace
Preparedness is in the air,
brother. Go to it-anG get 1t.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1916-03-01

RIGA, still there are, or seem to
be, many others who place the
animal lust and instinct of the
negro far above that which is
the basic principle of Cav cassian
civilization. the very honor and
integrity Of our womankind!
A nations rating in civilization
is gagged invariably by the re-,
spect in which it holds its wo-
men! We of the South not only
respect our women, we love and
honor them, and the pedestal
will never get too high upon
which We shall place immortalles
to their dear honor and sweet
womanliness!
Commerclalism seems to be the
ruling spirit of the day; we nay,
and doubtless will, suffer for our
loyalty to our women, but we
will suffer to the end, and will
not CHANGE! While we have no
explanations to offer to Northern
papers whose editors, from their
own writings, prove themselves
far beyond the lowest level Of
the brute creation, and who,
seemingly, care nothing what
ever for their wives and daugh-
ters' honor, still, on the other
hand, we have never advocated
lynch law; not that We think the
black rapist is entitled to even
the semblance of a trial! Lynch
ing for one crime causes !ynching
for other and lesser crimes
breeding disregard for the maj
estv of law. But this thing
has been threshed over again
and again by writer's more
learned than l. But | will say
that just 50 long as black rapists
commit or attempt their hideous
crimes just so long will Judge
Lynch Wreak vengeance on their
black anatomies.
While | was born and reared
in the "black belt" of Alabama
my father was reared in New
York City. But his sympathies
were with the land Of his adop-
ton, and his children were
taught to reverence the beautiful
qualities of Southern women; in
fact Pm a genuine Southern
cracker" have their prejudices.
likes and disIikes; | like the cd
time darkey, bat nave little use
for those born since the sos.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1916-03-01
PLAY UP" LYNCH|NGS IN GEORGIA
BY A. r. H.

'Lynchings in Georgia have
recently assumed serious eco
nomic significance, and aside
from moral questions involved
are beginning to hurt the state
in a purely material way.
"A certain coterie of big north.
ern and eastern papers have be-
gun to play up" lynchings in
Georgia in a way out of proper
ton to their intrinsic news value,
and accompany their publication
with editorial remarks so harsh
that their motives are beginning
to De suspected. 1t is alleged
that the real actuating cause
with many of these papers IS not
the desire to deplore lawlessness,
out the deliberate attempt to in
nuence capital and business to
keep out of the South.
Every time q man is lynched
in Georgia these papers. nearly
all haters Of The South from ab.
olitlonist days, make the lynch
ings the texts for editorials de
scrlbing Georgia as a sort of
miniature Mexico where neither
life nor money or investment or
property is held sacred.
The lvnching of Jesse Nc,
Corcle, at Gainesville, only a
few days ago, has already heen
played up in that way. They
are not asleep on the job. They
get it by wire, and it comes
back here on the next train from
the North.
Their activity has about
reached the point that whenever
a Georgian helps lynch a negro,
no matter what the provocation,
he also helps lynch the business
interests Of his state"
The above special" has been
going the rounds of the press for
the last ten days. Comments
from degenerate ink singers Of
the North in reference to the
lynching of negroes in the South
for the unnamable crime, or its
attempt, is an old story to US,
and in every instance they can
see the 'hideous injustice"
dealt the negro, but in not one
instance do | remember where
one word of pity or indignant
protest has been expressed in
behalf OF the lily victim! While
we know that the North has
many good men who place the
lily honor Of their wives and
daughters above the polluting
touch of the roue or rapist, and
would relegate the negro, if they
could, back to his native heath
ia th4 .iungles of Equatorial At
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1916-03-01
Meeting NOMAN'S MISSIONARY
SOCIETY

The regular business meeting
of the Woman's Missionary So
ciety will be held in the Meth
odist church on Monday after
noon, March 6, at 3 o'clock,
Reports from the annual meet
ing in Valdosta will be concluded
and written reports from all off
GERS of the society are requested.
A cordial Invitation is extended
to all ladies of the church.
PUBLICITY SUPT.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1916-03-01

at least $144, 600 per year. His
argument In favor of tick eradi-
cation was full Of sound logic
He pointed out the disadvantage
to the cattle owner Of living in
the infested districts, and urged
the farmers to adopt the Use OF
the dipping vat or spray as a
means of getting rid of the tick.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1916-03-01

Mrs. J. J. Heard, OF Vienna,
and Mrs. A. c. Crockett. Of
Americas. matrons at the Ellis
Mohl wedding which occurs tins
evening, arrived Tuesday for the
rehearsal, and while in the cry
are the guests Of Mrs. o. NJ
Heard.