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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-11-11
CHEAPEST FARES
TO CALIFORNIA

Tho Cello. one OF tho Nc.
Cormick Steamship Co.'s fast liners.
will sail Monday, November ~. for
Southern California ports. Every
convenience for passengers ia pro.
vided. and tho meals served are un.
surpassed. Az there is consider
able travel booking at present, Il
will be well 10 make reservations
at once. Full particulars at the
Milwaukee ticket office Second
ave. and Cherry st. Phone Elliott
1912.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-11-11

was not much. The teams baggage
went astray. and tho husk'es did
their stunts In their Sunday best
which 10 no way TO practice for a
gridiron melee.
Washington has two pounds Ehe
better OF the argument before the
whistle blows. Tho Corvallis team
averages Ill pounds.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-11-11
Multnomah Athletes
Arrive Week Ahead

Due 10 some misunderstanding as
to the date of the interclub meet
between the Multnomah club Of
Portland and the s. A. G. grapplers
and boxers, Eddie O'Connell and
four athletes are on their way home
today. They arrived at the S. A. C.
yesterday a week ahead OF the
schedule.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-11-11
WINS
IN GRID
MIX

Led by their star quarter, Ray
Eckmann, the Lincoln High
football team defeated the
Franklin eleven by the score
OF 20 o, Friday afternoon, at
Dugdale's park.
Tho game was a slam.bang exhi-
bition from start 10 finish. with
the North end school being on the
strong side thruout the entire four
quarters. Lincoln made its only
score OF the game in the second
quarter, when II took the Franklin
squad off their feet for couple OF
minutes, rushing the ball down the
field by off-tackle plays.
Eckmann, the Lincoln quarter.
was the individual star OF the
game, bis end runs standing out a.
q distinctive feature. Townsend Of
Franklin outpunted Wilson Of Lin-
coin by big margin.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-11-11
Dillon Loses But Nearly
Scores K. o. Over Gibbons

eighth Dflion's face was badly
puffed.
In the ninth Dillon started rush.
ing. and In the tenth Gibbons got
careless. and Dillon nearly put over
a knockout
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-11-11
Big Horse Show Is
on Tonight in N. Y.

NEW YORK. Nov. 11.--More
than $4,000 in prizes viii be award.
ed 10 winners in the 3ist annual
show OF the National Horse Show
association, which will open to-
night In Madison Square Garden.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-11-11
Benny Leonard Is
Winner Over Stan

NEW YORK, Nov. 11.-Stanley
Yoakum. the Denver cave man.
caved In last night in his bout with
Benny Leonard, local lightweight.
Leonard scored q clean knockdown
In the eighth round.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-11-11
"Cully" Wilson Is
Ready for Hockey

Gully" Wilson. the demon Be-
attic ice hockey star. Is back IN
the city. ready for bis popular win
ter pastime. Pete Muldoon Ii ex-
pected here next week Director
I.eeter IA now In Vancouver.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-11-11

\ WASHINGTON. Nov. 1.-THE
state department has received
cable from Mecca purporting TO of.
ficially announce the establishment
of a king of Arabia.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-11-11

The average depth Of the ocean
Is 1900 feet. and tho average
height OF the land above the sea
Is 1900 feet.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-11-11
Harry Hannah Is
Home for Winter

Harry Hannah. former Spokane
Indian backstop. now with Salt
Lake, In the Pacific Coast league.
is back home In Seattle for the
winter. Harry had a very good
season in the Coast circuit, and
there was considerable talk of send.
ing him to the big show.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-11-11
Mrs. Harry Brainerd

Mrs. Harry Bralnerd
Mrs. Brainerd, formerly Olive
Fremstad. grand opera prima don
ma. recently married Harry Brain
erd, New York musician and mem
her OF noted Connecticut family.
This is her second marriage.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-11-11
THE LIN EUPo
THE OFFICIALS

THE OFFICIALS
Plowder Stott. Portland. ref
cree: Stanley Borleske. Port
land. umpire: Walter Reseburg.
Seattle. head linesman.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-08-12
REGULAR orFicER APPOINTED
Ssuhes b. Allison, Lieutenant Colonel
Of second fnfaany.

Columbia. Aug. 1o.--capt James
3. Allison, seventh infan ntry. u. 8. A.,
on special duty as provost marshal at
El Paso, was appointed lieutenant col
onel Of the Second South Carolina in
fantry yesterday by Gov. Manning, on
the recommendation of the war de.
psrtment He will join, the regiment
on its arrival four days hence at Fort
Bliss near Ell Paso. Capt. Allison sue
eeeds Lieut.. Col. r. M. Claffy of Fort
Motto. who was found disqualified on
physical examination. after many
years In the service.
Officers Of the regiment at q con-
ference early In the week agreed on
fve officers In the regular army, all
OF then, South Carolinians, any one
Of whom would> be satisfactory to
them as lieutenant colonel. These
names they submitted through Col.
springs to Gov. Manning. The gov
ernor. having the Welfare of the regi-
ment foremost In his mind. transmit
ted the list to the war department,
asking that a selection from among
the five be made. The department
selected Capt. Allison and authorized
his assignment to the post. Gov. Man
ming thereupon made the appoint
ment.
Born In York county. this State,
and graduated In 1896 from the Cit
adel. the military college Of South
Carolina. James b. Allison was ap-
pointed by President Mckinley in
1898 a second lieutenant in the Unit
ed States army. He has had consid
cradle service In Alaska and the Phil.
ippines, participated In the occupation
OF Vera Cruz. was two years an In.
structor at the army signal schoo
In Ieavenwotrh and did notable work
as Instructor to the National Guard
OF the District Of Columbia. Durins
the last four years he has been on the
Mexican border. When with his regi
ment he commands Company /, Sew
enth infantry. Lately he has had thu
arduous and delicate task of main
tanning order among the troops at Il
Paso.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-08-12
Death.
From The Daily Item. Aug. 9.

From The Daily Item, Aug. 8.
Mrs. Alice shelor, wife of Mr.. Rob
ert shelor. died yesterday afternoon in
Asheville, N. c.. after a long illness,
In the thirty-third year of her age.
The remains win arrive ON the even
Ing train from Asheville. accompanied
by Mr.. ShelOr and her mother, Mrs.
H. J. Harby. The funeral services viii
be held at 10 o'clock tomorrow morn
ing at the residence Of Mr.. Henry J..
Hardy. corner of West Calhoun and
Church streets.
MRS. Shelor was tho eldest daughter
OF Mr.. Henry J. Hardy and had spent
all Of her life in Sumter. Her death
- the cause of profound sorrow to a
large circle Of relatives and friends,
for from sirlhod she had been one Of
the loveliest and most lovable young
women Of the community and all who
Knew her were won by the charm Of
her gracious manners and gentle dis
position. She is survived by her hus-
band. two sons. her parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. II. J. Hardy. one brother, Mr..
Hal w. Hardy and one sister, Miss
Aline Hardy.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-08-12
a SUDDEN DEATH.
Mr.. .. u. strother Died Tuesday Night
OF Apopiexy-was Ill Only u Few
Minutes.
From The Daily Item. Aug. 9.

From The Daily Item, Aug. 9.
Mr.. j. l.. strother died Tuesday
afternoon at s o'clock of apoplexy af-
ter very brief illness. having been in
apparent good health until stricken
with the fatal illness. Mr.. Strother
was 81 years old and had been a res
ident of Sumter for many years and
had many friends who will learn of
his death with sincere regret. He is
survived by his wife and three chill
dren. Miss Anna. George A. and Len
ME. and the following brothers and
sisters: II. d. and George, A. Strother
and Mrs. Grand Payne and Mrs. John
Bell. the last two OF Lee county.
The funeral services will be held at
his late residence. PIT West Calhoun
street. at 1870 O'Clock tomorrow,
Thursday. morning, and the interment
Will be at Rembert church, Lee coun-
ty. at O'Clock p. m. the procession
leaving the house at IL o'clock.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-08-12
COW THIEF SHOT.
Negro Arrested Here Tuesday Morn
ing Was Shot While Attempting to
Escape on the Way to Manning.


A negro who gave his name as Ern-
est Rhame was arrested on the charge
OF COW stealing in this city Tuesday
morning by Constable Peavy, of Clar-
endon county, who had tracked him
from the point in Clarendon from
which the cows We're stolen. The ne
gro had two stolen cows in his posses
sion, which he was trying to sell to
Boyle's market, at the time the ar
rest was made. He denied stealing
the cows. claiming that he had been
hired to drive them to Sumter and sell
them by another negro, who said they
We're his property. He professed to
be willing to return to Clarendon
and asserted his ability to clear him
self OF the charge of stealing. On the
way back, however, he succeeded in
freeing one hand from the hand
cuffs and attempted to hit one Of the
officers who had him in charge with
an auto-jeck. The attempted deadly
assault was frustrated by the officer
shooting him through the shoulder
and he was taken on to Manning and
placed IN Jail. His wound is reported
to be serious. but not mortal.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-08-12

u n bad enough for home folks to
Set stuck IN the mud on one of our
main t'aorousbfares. but on yesterday
We felt very much embarrassed. when
In going to the depot. we found Mr..
McCoiium of the Sumter Motor Co.
stuck hard and fast with u new Dodge
In the mire. which has been standing
since the storm. This gentleman Is
from our sister city. Sumter. where
they make streets. and not where they
hays them torn up and then left In a
bad condition. Manning Times.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-08-12

~ ~ rii6,ds&x snA fnrcc fos
&C. ope CoASbsnation psa
: ~ SSstS cStss.
~ Sbrat1v County JAIN Commission
Ael u The ofsce OF ths County Super
49, q ~ o'clock today for the pur-
pe!s = receiving and opening BIDS for
ne srsctiop OF new jail and hitting
sAns with steel cages. Messrs. C. q.
Rowland, ,. p. Booth and J. r. Glenn
were present. but Supervisor p. NJ.
Pitt4 ss-ohIcio chairman of the COM
rnise(on, was unable to be present on
secotbs ,sf Illness. Mr.. Rowland act
"a - chairman Of the meeting. The
btdb ispsned wero as follows:
RI the jail buildins:
= NJ Hardy fis.ii4.so.
slmons- Mayrant Co.. Ste.2cs.oo.
=. W.. wlmbush. Si4.s6o.6o
4 d. NcNuity. s15.soo.oo.
q p. and D. L. Grandy. s17,oio.oo.
essisrs = fadgett. s1s.soo.ao.
~ r. Hsrbsck. Sl7.soo.oo,
Ter the, steel work:
Jysn, Dorm Iron Works, Too, Proof
eesf tas.tSsoo: Bssseraer steel. Sss,-
7I[6o.
Roanoke Iron Z Bridge Works, Tool
Proof steel. S2s. 90: Besemer steel,
>S1,SsO.o0.
6sswsrt Iron Works. Tool Proof
steel. S2s.ss2.oo: Bssssraer steel. y2s,.
let.o0.
For building and. steel work:
Roanoke Iron 4 Bridge Works. Too,
Proes steel. t3s.6oo.Oo; Bessemer
stssi. Szs.soo.oo.
TIE resolution adopted by the Coun-
~ Beard az Commissioners at Its las,
meeting stating that II was the opinion
Of she bcsrd that IN view Of the alb
normslv high price Of steel at this
tims that the construction OF the new
jAi, should be- postponed until the
steel market returns to its normal
level Was presented to the commits
ston. and was received as information
IL was decided to postpone action or
the bids until Supervisor Pitts recover,
and n able to attend a meeting OF the
co1mission. The meeting was ther
adjourned until called to meet by tn,
chairman.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-08-12

lfra Il. Il. White and Mrs. II. P.
Scott have as their guests their father.
Mr.. t.1c. Hsansr Of orlngeburg and
MA ". n. Lietch ami daughters of
DaIxtnin. Ca. q
~. n. Dick. of Columbia, was in
the d'v today on busir ess
~. ". l. saunders. OF stateburs,
ape6f ths day IN town.
Mta y. }. Fowler. aad Miss Elixa-
bstA t'u&. who are spending awhile
= tAe ctey With reiatr,es. are now
With Ifr. ana Mrs T. ". Walsh
X. NSsSsS Efma ana Abbey Evans Of
r,shcpville spent the day in the city
e. tkeh fscnrn trip from wrishtsville
teseb where they have been spending
66s33 time. t
: a. pSfssr Dorn has returned from
: ~ dAys viAs to suhivan's Island.
Mrs. =. ,. wochner and her three
eht,1rsn. Estells. Violet and Rse, are
setadlnf . month Visiting relatives
q tS>umbsa and Pontiac.
~ J. y. Rogers and family are
tetSApns - -,etims at York. s. c.
ux6&6 Ines and Rosalee Bsthsa
hav4 returned from Myrtle Beach,
vAsis thty have been for the last
thr6@ weeks.
flshS iliss virginia Dickson. who
~ bssn v,sstihs Ksr aunt. nirs. ). M.
eft!tt, hss returned q, her home IN
5e9 kohvills. O. &. ~
Evs Kinsman. AFTER I very
pA536ats ssy in savannah. oa., has
Acme.
- fIIss bsth LactSs ana Ger
nv ileoR Of s., Charles. ars visit
lai ~ f4iiA wiinsmson.
Hun Tilson. Of st. Charles, Il
dp{d1ink the day in town.
nrA ". ~. Hamfnstt. OF Bishop-
viiM = u ne city vi&tlns her dausR-
t4r, hi& A-ris. who il m at tie
reihs4 HospitaI.
~ ekSbhstd Nash. VINO was ono of
sh4 neRbtrs OF Company L. End rex,-
NOD isft behind at styx pending ac-
eie4 q 1ls application for discharge.
~ ~ tks city today.
8: r. r. walker. OF ths nrm Of
wS6 snd Burden. Of Charleston. ar
shieteta. vho prepared the plans for
~ nfNs ~ was In the city today
Aa4 a4?34sd the meeting Of the jail
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-08-12

leir comrades against their tempta-

their comrades against their tempta-
tons.
do trust that you will take this
matter up with your board at once
ana arrange to provide a fund that
VIII make 1t possible for us to stand
by these young men. Please let me
hear from you at your earliest con-
venience.
with kindest regards and best wish
ss, 1 am, sincerely yours.
~ E. G. Wilson.
Charlotte. July 8, 1915.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-08-12

Barnwell, Aug 9.-The first bale of
South Carolina cotton of the crop of
1916 was bought on the local market
mere today by j. A. Porter, from b. j.
Brown, negro farmer who lives near
mere. The price paid was II cents a
pound. The bale, which weighed 46O
pounds, was shipped by express to
Barrett & Co. of Augusta, Ga.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-08-12
BRITISH WRECK BAPAUME.

London. Aug. 10.-The British con-
time their steady pressure northwest
Of Pozieros. Further gains during the
night are officially announced. Bapa-
ume has been wrecked by the Brit
ish guns and many fires have been OBJ
served In the city.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-08-12
A KENTUCKY TRAGEDY.
Prominent Physician OF Henderson,
Shot by Outraged Husband.

Henderson. KY, Aug. 10.--Dr. M. G..
MUM one OF cit:'s most prominent
physicians and president of the school
board was shot and instantly killed to-
day by Charles Wyne. who accused
Mum of breaking up his home Wyne
was arrested.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-08-12
LANSING ON HIS JOB,

Washington, Aug. 10.-Secretary
Lansing is hack ct the Stare depart
ment He denies that he asked and
obtained Germany's permission to
make public the last Lusitania note
as was reported in todays morning
neWSDaDerS
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-08-12
CONTINUE VICTOR.
IOUS.
RUSSIANS

important Gains Near. Stanislau Re.
.' ported Today.
PetrOgrad. Aug. 10.-The Russians
have occupied Kryplin. a railroad
Junction near Stanislau. it is officially
announced. They also reach the
Monaster-Zys'a- Nizniow railroad at
two points.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-08-12
For Congress.

hereby announce myself as a cam
didate for the Democratic nomination
for Congress from the 7th Congress
sional District and pledge myself to
abide by the rules of the primary.
A. F. LEVER.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-08-12
For Magistrate.

/ hereby announce that / am can
didatc for the Office Of Magistrate In
the Fourth Magisterial District (Priva-
teer) OF Sumter County. subject to the
rules of the Democratic party. i
s. b. KOLB.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-08-12

/ hereby announce that I am a
candidate for reelection to the House
OF Representatives. subject to the ac-
ton Of the Democratic primary.
DAVIS d. NOISE.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-08-12

At the requtst Of my friends 1 an
nounce myself as a candidate for the
7th Magisterial District, subject to the
rules OF the Democratic party. am
In the race to q finish IL don't get
bu: one vote.
80 T p SANDERS JR
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-08-12

some progress. but not great deal.
has b~sn made towards parking and
piantins irrass on the strips between
ths sidsw alks and the street paving.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-08-12
For House OF Representatives

am candidate for reelection to
the House Of Representatives from
Sumter county. subject to the rules
govern the Democratic primary.
A. X. SANDERS.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-08-12
WEST VIRGINIA FLOOD.
Loss Of Life 12e-Property Damage
a $4,000. 900.

Charleston. W. Va. Aug. 10.--The
death toll is now estimated at one hun
dfed and twenty-five. and property
loss at s2,0o0.000. in the valleys of
Paint Creek, Cabin Creek and Coel
nyer.M es.snaQg,t a.4nl 81 e. salf.,.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-08-12
Candidates Cards.

announcements of candidates will
De printed In this column until the
close of the campaign for IS. No
cards accepted on credit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-11
Hughes on Adamson Bill

Gov. Hughes continues to pour hot
shot into the administration because Of
the Adamson bill. Asserting at New
ark. that it was nothing less than de-
ception to call it an EIGHT hour bill"
Mr.. Hughes quoted the statement Of
Senator Underwood of Alabama in the
Senate debate Replying to another
Senator Mr.. Underwood said:
III the Senator would go and con-
suit with any of the gentleman who
represent the employees and who have
been contending here in this matter.
they would tell him candidly. as they
told me. that the question is a ques-
ton OF wage: that they are not con-
tending for an eight-hour day, that a
man shall work only eight hours; they
do not want that"
Mr.. Hughes is showing up in con-
elusive manner the absolute hypocrisy
of President Wilson's persistent mis-
representation of the Adamson bill as
All elSHt-H OuT DILL w nat is the
purpose OF this attempt to make the
public believe that this bill fixes an
eight-hour workday?" inquired Mr.
Hughes, answering his own question
thus "Manifestly, in order to endeavor
10 Justify this extraordinary action of
the administration in it's abject and
humiliating surrender of principle in
demanding and securing this legisla-
ton without any proper inquiry, as the
price OF peace. Evidently, it is felt
that wage increase could not be JUS
tifed in this manner. What is fair
correctly and can stand on Is merits"
Referring to President Wilson's as
sertion that the eight-hour day has
the sanction of the judgment Of soci-
c:y' Mr.. Hughes demanded to know.
if that were true and the bill, had been
an eight hour bill. how President Viii
son dared TO limit the eight hour hene-
IL 20 -o-per cent of the most highly
paid railway employees and leave all
n" others to work far longer hours
He also warned the labor men that the
Adamson bill was very likely to prove
4 boomerang to labor, because with
eight hours made the basis of q DAYS
work, those men who completed their
runs in less than hours were in grave
danger of being compelled to turn to
other work and put iii the full eight
hours.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-11
"Too Proud to FIGHT"

President Wilson has changed his
mind again. He has just assured an
Omaha audience that The European
nations should realize that America is
world. but that it's cause must be
just Just how the European nations
could be expected to understand this
when, Immediately following the kill
ing Of several hundred Americans, in
GLIDING women ard little children, Mr.
Wilson proclaimed to the world that
the United States was too proud to
fight" Mr.. Wilson did not explain TO his
audience. Neitfer did he give any in
dication of what In his estimation
would constitute q just cause" I'VE
have seized and destroyed your proper
ty. we have murdered your men and
Your children and we have ravaged
YOUR women. Is there anything that
will make white-livered Gringo
night >" is the pleasing salUtation with
which American army and navy OFF,
GERS are greeted on every side in Mex
leo.
This gentle reminder Of too proud to
fight is generally followed by the
Mexicans with splitting on the uni
forms. and sometimes in the faces. of
American soldiers and sailors, and they
are helpless to defend themselves be-
cause they have been repeatedly
warned that any American in the ser
vice who gets into fight with a Mex
lean will be summary court-mar-
tailed Under these circumstances how
can the European nations be blamed
for failing to realize that America is
as ready to fight as any nation in the
world" however just the cause must
be?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-11
FINE DAVID TO MEET THE COMING GOLIATH

lican NATIONAL Committee was fur
nishing facsimiles of Ridgeway's cir
cular to the daily press. He immedi-
ately abandoned his denial. admitted
that the circular had been issued, but
contended that Its distribution had
been stopped. From numerous points.
however. including the State Of Wash
ington, comes word from postmasters
that the assessments are being made.
Postmaster Childs Of Spokane, among
others. admits that he has paid per
cent, Of his salary into MIR. Wilson's
campaign fund.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-11
Democratic Sandbaauino.

The exposure of the Democratic Ma
tlonal Committees scheme to sand
bag the $1,000 postmasters of the coun-
try into contributing" 10 per cent OF
their annual salaries to the Wilson
campaign fund has proved the sensa-
ton of the campaign. This attempt
was made by means Of circular ad-
dressed to county chairmen by r.
Donna Ridgeway. member Of the FL
nance Committee Of the Democratic
National Committee, from Postma ster
General Burleson's state--Texas. To
give further punch" to his demand
Mr.. Ridgeway stated in his circular
that he wrote at the instance" of Ma
tional Committeeman Poindexter, who
had just conferred with the National
Committee in New York. meaning
Chairman Mccormick. with whom Mr.
Poindexter had just been in conference
The county chairmen We're warned
that it was against the law to write
to postmasters or to demand such a
contribution in the postotfice, but were
instructed TO waylay them elsewhere
to demand the Topper cent assessment
and to tell them that IF President
Wilson is reelected there will be a
permanent organization of our force
throughout the country and note will
be made Of the loyalty Of those ap-
pointees who contributed. as we'll as
the disloyalty of those who refused to
contribute" 1t is not without signi-
ficance that the Post Office Appropri-
alton bill just passed carries an appro-
priation Of $31 900, 900. for compensa-
ton of postmasters" When the Re-
publicans first procured and made pub
lie a CODY Of the circular. in which
local chairmen are instructed to "act
intelligently" so as to avoid running
afoul of the law. Chairman Mccormick
gave GU. a statement saying: These
charges are the most arrant nonsense
and are absolutely untrue. They are
in line with the campaign of misrepre-
sanitation that the Republicans have
been making from the start" Mr. Nc
cormick then learned that the Rspub-