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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-08-12
PRESIDENT SELECTS MEDIATORs
Mexican Conference Will Begin Within
Few Days.

Washington, Aug. 9.-The White
House announces that President Will
son has selected the men for the Mex
lean conference commission. The
names will be given out as soon as
the men accept. The conference will
then begin and all matters in dispute
will be discussed. Recommendations
will be made, but neither Mexico nor
America will be bound by the acts of
the conference until their acts have
been formally ratified. 1t is believed,
however, that both governments will
retify any agreements reached by the
conferences. Acting Secretary of
State Polk officially announces that a
complete agreement has been reached
and conference is empowered to deal
with all questions.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-08-12
MUTUAL ENTERS
CAROLINA.
Indemnity Exchange of st. Louis is Lii
censcd by State Insurance Depart
ment.

Columbia, Aug. 9.-The Druggists
indemnity exchange of st. Louis was
yesterday licensed to do business on
the mutual plan. Best's Insurance
Report says Of it:
1t operates among retail druggists
and its business is under the super
vision of an advisory committee, con-
slsting of five members who are
elected annually by the subscribers of
the exchange. Since organization this
exchange has shown large saving
Tor its members of Al per cent. of the
tariff rates."
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-08-12

New South Fire Formed 20 DO Bus.
tncss I'm This State.

New South Fire Formed 70 DO Bus.
incss I'm This State.
Bamberg. Aug. S.--The New South
Fire Insurance company has just been
organized with the home Office at
Bamberg. The capital of the COM
pany IL $4,000 and surplus of
sso.ooo. The company will do IL gem
eral fire insurance business through
out the State OF South Carolina. The
officers are: H. NJ. Graham. president; ;
c. r. Rizer. vice president: w. ID.
Coleman. secretary. and j. L. Newson,
treasurer. and all are bankers and
practical insurance men. The under
writing and agency departments will
DO under the supervision Of the presi
dent. Fifty agencies already have
been established. and others Will bc
opened soon. IL In the purpose of
the company TO double or triple its
capital and surplus when the old line
companies reenter the State. The
right In reserved In the charter and
bylaws to move the home office to
some other point II desired.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-08-12
STRIKE l' 'aOERS0A MILLS.
NEARLY EE HUNDRED QUIT
! ~ POSITIONS.
RumOr At Two Large Factories in
! And' Will be Involved in Walk
out 3

A @ Pn, Aug. S.-Following the
ref' o n the part Of the management
of > sluck cotton mills to grant a
rf for 10 per cent. increase Of
wae- throughout the mills the 2S5
employees of these mills walked out in
concerted action at 3 o'clock this af-
ternoon. The machinery in all de-
partments became idle three minutes
later.
! About 40 days ago the management
received request from the Gluck
Mills union Of the United Textile
Workers of America asking for the in
crease in wages. At the time the re-
quest was made the management
stated to the committee that the re-
quest would not be granted. This
morning the committee waited on the
management to ascertain whether the
request would be granted and the
management answered that it's de-
cision, which was announced when
the request was submitted, was final.
This information was passed to all the
operatives and promptly at O'Clock
they began leaving their posts. The
Gluck mills manufactures lawn and
has mill village of $50 people. 1t is
located four miles south of this city.
The walkout was not attended by
any demonstration, nor have there
been any demonstrations this after
noon or tonight. Most Of the resi-
dents of the mill village gathered to-
night to hear the county candidates, a
campaign meeting to be held in the
village tonight having been arranged
for several days ago. The people of
the village are in good humor and no
trouble is looked for.
1t is stated that John Golden, presi-
dent of the United Textile Workers OF
America. is expected to arrive in An
derson this week to acquaint himself
with local labor union conditions. ,.s
Ts slls ef ilnpePdins WI NJ W
other large cotton milis. located yi1k
outside the city limits, is being hsbfd
here tonight. Labor conditions at Those
two mills have been unsettled for the
last month or so. The operatives at
these mills have also requested their
respective arrangements for a 10, per
cent. increase i'm wages Developments
at these two mills are expected with
in the next few days. An outdoor
meeting of the union members of
these mills was held within the city
limits tonight and several labor
speeches were made.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-08-12
ALLIES WINNING VICTORIES,
RUSSIANS AND ITALIANS GAIN
IMPORTANT POSITIONS.
Victories OF King Victor EmmanueI's
Men Greater Than Hoped for i'm
London.

London, Aug. 9.-Before echoes
have died on the mutual cOngratula-
tions Of the entente allied sovercigns
on the auspicious opening of the third
year of the war, comes news of fur
ther Russian successes and of a splen-
did victory for the Italians on the
Isonzo front.
The surprising success of the Ital-
ians.. who in two days have captured
10000 prisoners, suggests that in ad-
dition to transferring Gen. Koeves,
an able Austrian general, from the
Trentino front to Galicia, the Aus
trians also ventured to transfer troops
from the Isonzo to the Russian front
in an endeavor to stem the Russian
advance.
Gen. Cadorna's victory has caused
London great rejoicing as one of
the most promising successes in the
new allied operations and a demon
stratiOn of the constantly growing
power of the allied offensive on all
fronts.
Russia's new victories south of the
Dniester and southwest of the Stanis-
lau-Kolomea railway offered equal
satisfaction and the prompt admission
in the Berlin official statement of the
retirement Of the Austro- Germans
south of the Dniester is taken here to
indicate that the Russian victory in
this quarter Is weightier than yet an
nounced by the Russian official dis
patches. According to an unofficial
report tho evacuation of Lemberg, the
Galician capital, has already been or
dered.
In the meantime a new combined
offensive by the allies has begun or
the Western front. which is expected
to lead to the severest fighting. Guile
mont, around which heavy fighting il
In progress, is one Of the strong posi-.
tiOns In the German second system OF
lfa9enae and Will doubtless be- defend.
4 "a Sby the Germans. as, was Pozieres
! with the utmost stubbornness.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-08-12

heard were: w. Banks Dove and Geo
w. Wightman, secretary of State; S.
L. Garter and ID. w. McLaurin, State
treasurer; Albert S. FAINT. G.. McDutiie
Hampton, w. II. Kelly, w. Il. Thrower
and James Cansler, for railroad COM
missioner; f.. c. L. Adams and Andrew
j. Bethea, lieutenant governor. j. w.
McCown. State senator from Florence
county, presided.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-08-12

There seems To he so few tissues I'm
the campaign that the candidates for
the legislature are having o. hard
time to ind enough to talk about to
use up the time allotted them. If
they are put To II for issues why not
take q shot mt equal suffrage and
votes for women. The women can't
vote In the approaching primary. but
the representatives of the sough Car
oIIna Equal Suffrage league will be
asking the members OF the Legislature
TO vote for suffrage amendment at
the next session OF the general assem-
bly,.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-08-12

a law will be passed making it un-
lawful for anything to enter inter-
state commerce that is not desired by
vote of labor unions.
II believe in organized labor be-
cause the alliance of big business and
the Republican party made necessary
some power to combat it but unless
labor is restrained by real leaders
and persuaded to act justly instead
of being fondled and slobbered over
by vote seekers and demagogues as 10
now being done, 1 shudder to think
what may happen"
The vote followed heated passage
between Senator Hardwick and Sena-
tor Lippitt, Rhode Island, himself
largely interested in New England
cotton mills. Senator Lippitt disput-
ed an assertiaon by Senator Hardwick
that commercial rivalry had inspired
much of the activity i'm favor O: the
bill and was supported by Senators
Weeks and Pcnrose in the assertion
that none of the large cotton manu-
facturers among their constituents
had tried 10 influence them to work
for the bill.
Senator Hardwicl tonight declared
the measure would be tested In the
courts and predicted that it would be
held unconstitutional by the supreme
court
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-08-12

Torrens land registration commits
sions have been appointed In some Of
the counties of this State, under the
provisions of the Torrens law which
went into effect July 1st. Sumter coun-
ty should have commission to pass
upon applications for Torrens land
registration certificates.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-08-12
STRIKE IMMINENT.
Kansas City Telcgraphers Demand
Eight Hour Day and More Pay.

Chicago, Aug. S.-W. b. Roberts,
president Of the Kansas City local Of
Telegraphers' Union announces that
many Of the city unions agree to de-
mand an eight hour day and higher
pay. A telegraphers' strike is threat
ened.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-08-12

Rrsstans are Closing In ON Austrian
W. ff. Base.
Petrograd. Aug. 9.--The Russians in
0aiicia are advancing northward
along the Kolomea railroad and are
now only ten miles from Stanislau. the
Austrian's great military base. The
Austrians and Germans who fell back
ere trying to hold the city. but their
attacks were repulsed.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-08-12
BOARD TO HANDLE FUNDS.

Governor Will This Week Appoint
Flood Relief Commisslon. Money
In Hand Inadequate.
Columbia. Aug. s.-Gov. Manning
viii this week appoint q commission
of five members to handle the fund
for the food sufferers In South Caro-
lima Thousands or farmers have
been left practically destitute by the
Mood waters. according to an appeal
issued Monday from the governors Of
NICE. The federal government, has
made an augmentation for the suffer
err i9 sthis state. but the fund Is not
sSns.ac ss|Sns e. ;' meet shs 4 ass Z;
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London. Aug. s.--Ssveral zsppelins
rai1sd the east coast OF England
about dawn. dropping bombs and
htlllng thee women and one child.
Fourteen were injured. No military
damage was done. Anti-air craft guns
drove the tavsdsrs of. There was an
etheF 2GUueeAn raid on the south
sas1ern cosAs ~ Scotland. but no
4pness = lnsationsd In reports. :
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0EH,aANa nnrAKE FHIAUMoNr.

poWsrfan Assaults a verdvn Front
81 hssals- h GsuuHap yIctory.
Parts. Aug. s.-The Germans after
several powerful a4uaults and a violent
cAnnonads rsoccupy rhiaumont work
ana are holding II. accordjns to the
encial announcement The G,rmans
launched two strong ofensit,s move
hns&ts during the night on the ver-
aan and somms fronts. The somme
attacks were rspulsed. n
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llflT IItT0lY V0H.
HAxaANs cArTUhE GoRIxrA, THE
GREAT AUSTRIAN STRONG.
HOLD.
- = Mo Greatcst Victory Won by
Iearnns Hiace They Enter,d War
Opsas the Road 70 Triest,

Rome. Aug. s.--Italians capture
oerissa. II u ofI'ciaily announced. This
= The srsatsst /. victory won by the
Italians during the war. Ten thous-
4n1 prisoners were taken.
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Paris, Aug. s.-The Germans pene-
trats the allies advanced positions on
the Ahsns-C -Chautnes railroad, but were
driven out. The French gain ground
NJ rleury. t
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EN ROUTE TO BORDER.
sumter Militiamcn Send Farewell
Message to Home Folks.

-NCSSUSC VO IIOI1lC folks.
Denmark, Aug. 9.-The Sd battalion.
md South Carolina Infantry, with
Major j. w. Bradford in charge. Ics.
StyX at A. NJ. sharp for the Texas
border. This is the first section of the
Ind regiment. Company l. is travel
ing In this section. All the boys are
In fine trim and bid farewell to the
nome folks. Maj. j. w. Bradford
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-08-12

Senate Will Vote OH Bill Today or
TOmNmOxu

Tomorrow.
washington, Aug. 8.-The child la
Dor bill will be brought to a vote in
the, senate today or tomorrow. Its
passage is assured only fifteen votes
being against It, the leaders say. II
is expected it will be signed by Presi-
dent Wilson in week as the house is
sure to accept the bill.
The Washburn leader., 1916-07-21
SEPARATE SKIRT IS HERE
Growing in Popularity, and Worn on
Practically All Occasions, Formal
and Informal.

The separate skirt situation Is rath-
er an interesting one at the present
time, and 1t is causing no little won
der to decide just what is responsible
for the growing popularity Of this gar
ment. 1t would be curious to suggest
that economy prompts the designer to
meet the increasing demand, in view
Of the fact that at no time have finan-
ctal conditions been at SO tOpnOtch q
mark. It is fair to assume that the
separate skirt has at last come into
its own, and instead Of being confined
to use for sports wear or the Office and
very informal occasions, 1t is now to be
worn on all occasions-lnformal and
formal. This is a most interesting
state of affairs, and will naturally seem
at first to be an Impossible suggestion;
however, If one will analyze the state
ment it will be found that the separate
skirt suggestion Is not SO serious Q
bugbear as one would Judge. Very dis
tinctive dressy skirts are shown devel.
oped in taffeta or faille. with smart
distended hem. These are to be worn
with soft frilly and lace-trimmed bod.
ices for afternoon or reception weaA
In each some detail or color note being
carried out IL both skirt and bodice
The Washburn leader., 1916-07-21
HINTS FOR BEAUTY SEEKERS
Easy to DO Away With Perspiratios
Odors-For Nice Head Of Aair1-
Care Of the Teeth. GsA

To remove perspiration odor, fro
uuently bathe, using q lotion made Of
one dram alum and one pint water, or
one pint of water and two heaping tea.
spo0nfuls bicarbonate Of soda. A
powder paste of one ounce alum, two
ounces orris root, and two ounces pow
dered rice will also help TO check ex,
cessive perspiration. The fo6 lavish
use Of perfumery Of any kind should
be avoided, as 1t shows lack Of taste.
Every woman desires to have q nice
head Of hair. How to preserve 1t, II
you have it, aud how to secure It q
You haven't 1t, Is a vexing problem I'd
many, but the only way to solve 1t IL
to go to the root Of the matter. This
root is good health. says writer In
Farm and Home. which means proper
food, exercise, sanitation, ventilation
and an optimistic mind which refuses
to worry. Do all In your power I'd
secure these essentials to good health.
and the battle Is more than half won
If the teeth and mouth are always
kept clean. there would be fewer CONT
plants about decayed teeth and tooth
ache. Clean the mouth after each
meal, rinsing with water to which ha1
been added little alum, salt or blcar.
Donate of soda. tincture Of myrrh, OF
listerine. peroxide Of hydrogen-any.
thing that is cleansing or anttseptfc-
Use the toothbrush up and down.
across on the inside as we'll as the
outside Of teeth.
The Washburn leader., 1916-07-21
TREATMENT FOR OILY SKIN
Powder 10 Seldom the Best THING d
Use-Propsr Lotions Should
Be Applied.


Powder Is often an unsatisfactory
way out Of the difficulties Of an oily
skin. Powder will never cover the dig
agreeable traces of perspiration on the
face or excessive oil secretions. Pow.
ders are excellent for ordinary pur.
poses, being to a great degree alb.
sorbent. But when there is any special
inclination to Oiliness on the face other
measures must be taken. Proper To-
tions should be applied. Among the
best is one made Of bOracic acid and
rose water and another Of the same in,
gradients with distilled witch-hazel
added. The following recipe is for ex-
treme cases: First thoroughly wash
the skin with pure soap and warm
water; then apply this lotion: Sulphate
Of zinc, half dram; tannic acid, half
dram; powdered alum. half dram; wa.
ter, eight ounces. Then dust the face
with this powder: Salicylic acid. 20
grains; boraclc acid, one ounce. Do
not use OilsOr cOldcreams on the face,
but do not be afraid Of generous appli-
cations Of pure toilet waters and
cologncs. Abstain from highly spiced
and oily foods; also candy and rich
sweetmeats.
The Washburn leader., 1916-07-21
DESIGNED FOR MUSIC ROOM
Handy Case, and One That Can Very
Easily Be Made. 10 That Illus
trated Here. .s,4

A very handy case and one that can
be easily made is shown here. A
piece of cardboard that is moderately
strong. but which can be bent in two.
is used for the foundation, cut about
two inches longer and wider than an
ordinary sheet Of music.
1t is covered on the outside with
cOlOred linen or satin cloth, brown or
dark green are suitable colors, though
something brighter might be chosen If
preferred.
Cut it one inch larger all round than
the card, over which it is stretched,
and the edges turned in and fixed by
a little seccotine; line the outside.
slip-stitching the edges together.
Straps Of double linen are sewn to
each side by which it may be carried,
and a strap of wide black elastic is
sewn in the center Of one side about
three inches from edge. 1t is cut long
enough to wrap round when several
pieces Of music are in; one end Of elas-
tic should be pointed and have loop
or buttonhole made In it, and button
sewn on the other side, to fix elastic
to. -"
Inside the case two straps Of elastic
must be sewn in the center Of each
side under which to put the music; !;
The Washburn leader., 1916-07-21

material is left over at the lower
edges of this cushion for making the
tidy. This Is illustrated by diagram
A.
For the tidy, a piece Of card meas
uring 6h inches by 61a inches will be
required, and it must be scored across
with the point of penknife inches
from the lower edge, in the position
indicated by the dotted line in diagram
B. The card is sewn In between the
two pieces of silk hanging from the
lower edge of the pincushion. anu
then the lower portion Of the card bent
upward and two small pieces Of card.
covered with silk and of the shape
shown in diagram G, are sewn in on
either side. Upon the front of the
tray so formed a somewhat similar
floral design to that which appears
upon the cushion Is worked.
The whole thing is suspended from
q nail in the wall by loop of ribbon
with a rOsette bow at the top. The
cushion and tidy are both edged with
silk cord and the former is further
ornamented with rosette bows sewn
on at each corner. ,'s~zisfs:saiEss:S
The Washburn leader., 1916-07-21
FIChU MUCH USED
% EMPLOYED TO SOFTEN A TOO
SEVERE EFFECT.
leadina Partisan Modiste Has Made Js
a Feature Of His Latest Creations
Coates Of Bright coiors
Are Popular.

Doucet is in favor Of tight bodjces.
but he almost always softens the Sc
we're outline by introducing pic
turesque fichu or very large roll-over
collar. Chez DOucet, the delicate menu
made of fine muslin and lace is thing
of real beauty, writes Idalia de VIII
liers, Paris correspondent of the bos'
ton Globe.
It is sometimes quite large, almost
as important looking as the f1chus
worn by the famous duchess of Devon
shire of GainesbOrOugh fame.
A fichu of this order is always ac-
companied by very full frills which
finish off the sleeves at the elbow and
as often as not band of black velvet
ribbon circles the throat, with dia-
mond pendant falling in front.
The general effect is old world and
supremely attractive. Doucet is max
ing great many aounced skirts for
afternoon and evening wear. For
these he uses materials as fOwered
and striped taffetas. Indian silk In
pastel tints, spotted muslin ana priuI-
ed linen.
Shot taffeta is also favorite mate
rial of this dressmaker and In his
beautiful showroo1hs l have seen the
most delicate shades deftly exploited
in d single length of supple silk.
In recent articles I have spoken
about the present popularity of short
coatees made of bright-colOred silk or
linen. These coatees will be leading
| feature a little later on at fashionable
seaside resorts and they will be worn
with many different kinds Of dresses.
Printed foulard is an ideal material
for these coatees; brilliant colors, in
unexpected designs, are thrown against
a dull blue or black background ana
the little garments are lined with
bright-hued taffeta.
Such coates as these look lovely
when worn over plated waist made
The Washburn leader., 1916-07-21
New Blouse Features.

Quite a number of imported blouses
are showing the deep cape collar ex.
tending over the shoulders and
fastened into the armhole in front.
The collars are of two or three thick
nesses of organdie or net and are
edged with quillings of ribbon or self
material. Cartridge plaits are also be-
ing used on waists to bring the sleeve
fullness into the deep gauntlet cuff and
below the yOkes. which are becoming
more and more the fashion.
The Washburn leader., 1916-07-21
inexpensive Music Case.

the case is folded over when the mu.
sic is in and secured by the elastic be-
ing buttOned round.
The music is thus easily carried and
Is not spoiled 50 much as when rolled
round. The initials Of the owner
should be worked in one corner in or
nanental letters; this should be done
before the material is laid over the
card.
The Washburn leader., 1916-07-21
tn. pont,ns Finish.

Silk and wool Jersey. cotton fabrics
and wOolen stuff can now be subjected
to a treatment which rubberizes it
and suits are being made of this re-
versible material. A wool jersey
suit seen recently was faced with rub
befiSed silk and made 10 - WogH-
olther side out. -J
The Washburn leader., 1916-07-21
NOVEL LITTLE WORK POCKET
Combines with Ito Original .Purpose
the Usefulness Of Pincushion
and Tidy.

A useful and very decorative little
novelty is shown in our sketch In the
shape Of a combined pincushiOn and
tidy.
In the first place, small flat linen
cushion measuring 81 inches by AZ
inches is made; this is covered with
silk upon which little floral design
has been embroidered and sufficient
The Washburn leader., 1916-07-21

Lace Gloves to Match the stoekrnas.
In dainty little French boxes are
packed lace gloves and stockings to
match. Both are of silk with insets Of
Chantilly lace and they come In Ill IL
pastel and opera shades.
The Washburn leader., 1916-07-21
-E.IAA:,,,

Of pure white linen or white serge
the accompanying hat being of the flat
brimmed sailor order, with a very
!; high "Welsh'' crown and great clus-
ter Of mixed flowers placed at one side.
Over this hat a large circular veil
should be thrown. AS final note, 1
must just emphasize the fact that the
new Killed skirts make for a slender
silhouette.
Indeed, it Is true that our leading
dressmakers are making almost as
many dresses which fall in straight
folds as fluffy gowns stiffened to give
pannier effects. It is year in which
everyone has chance Of looking
pretty and attractive.
My sketch this week shows one OF
the most charming of the latest colt
fures.
The Washburn leader., 1916-07-21

4 strikinaIy attractive frock is this
one Of black taffeta. tits cut in
princess style with waist and skirt
In one. The waist Of the frock 10
very closely gathered Of eord'n0.
The sleeves from the neck down ara
of maIine and puffed at the elbow.
A hioh collar Of taffeta buttons up
to the neck with q friIiing Of maiine.
The bottom Of the skirt is edged
with cordinq and friIl Of taffeta.