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the federal aid to good roads pro-
.vlded by Congress.
In order to secure the benefit OF
the liberal appropriations, the state
must meet the government half
way, and show a disposition to CO.
operate. Commissioner W. b.
Owen, and his associates are work.
ing out plans to be presented to the
Legislature which it is believed will
be found practical and feasible.
The total amount to be received by
the state ia the course of five years
will be sl,225,0OO. There will he
enough money to meet the first
years allotment of $50, 600, but
the annually increasing allotments
must be provided for or the state
will forfeit the benefit, which It
can Ill afford to do.
Pocahontas star herald., 1916-08-11
LATE NEWS ITEMS
FROM LITTLE ROCK

Little Rock, Aug. s-The action
OF the people Of Tennessee, who, by
majority Of 1900 or more, have
declared for a new constitution,
furnishes another strong argument
for the constituuonahsts Of Ark.
ansas. Shall our state continue to
lag behind the procession, with its
outworn document, and the many
vital questions confronting the
people at this time?
Another forward step was taken
when a conference Of mayors and
other city officials, held here last
week, recommended that the legs.
lature shall call constitutional
convention for the summer OF 1911.
Every city in the state Is vitally IN.
Ierested in the revenue problem.
Not all Of them have been so fortu-
nate IN financing their affairs IS
has Little Kock through the super.
Pocahontas star herald., 1916-08-11

Tor tact Of Mayor Chas. K. Taylor.
And even in Little Rock il Is real
iEed that the change Of sdministra.
tion TO loss aggressive and re
sourceful man would BRING about
serious complications. The credit
Of a municipality, like that Of an
individual, is based largely upon
personality. When il becomes nee,
essary TO adopt make.shIfts to "get
BY" il is imperative that neces-
sarY relief be gwen by a removal Of
the constitutional restrictions that
are today the greatest incubus on
material advancement in Arkansas.
This Is the sentiment, not only
Of those who are charged with the
management Of municipal affairs,
but Of the builders Of good roads
the development Of natural re-
sources through foreign capital, and
The up building Of public institu.
tions. There are still a few Of the
ultra conservatives, who fear that
good men would not be elected 10
the convention, aud that there
would be a tendency to run rampant
after all the fantasies OF experiment.
al legislation. But Dr. Brough
sounded the keynote, echoed by
the business interests Of the state,
when he declared that il is time to
stop playing peanut politics and to
get down to business; that he has
confidence IN the people that they
will elect their best and most repre-.
sentative men to draft the new or.
ganio lag of the state.
The fact that the Democratic
state convention put declaration
for a new constitution in the state
platform adds to the strength of
the oonstItutionalists' plea, and will
have a strong influence upon the
approaching legislature. 1t is the
first time the party has been com
mitted to 1t, the great hopes are en-
tertained by the progressive ele.
ment that next summer will witness
the assembling of a constitutional
convention IN Little Rock.
The State Treasury is beginning
to see daylight For the first time
in several years every warrant re-
sentsd at the window is being paid
IN cash. 1t Is believed that practi-
callY all OF the two hundred thOus-
and dollars still outstanding IN
warrants is held by the sheriffs who
have not yet settled with the state
for the taxes of 1915. Nearly fifty
counties have made final settlement,
but the three big counties, Jeffer-
Pocahontas star herald., 1916-08-11

remedy of exceptional merit" OBJ
taInable everywhere.
JUST THE THING FOR DrARRHoRA
"About two years ago / had Sc
we're attack Of diarrhoea which last
ed over week." writes w. @. Jones
Buford, n. ID. "I became 80 weak
that ] could not stand upright. A
druggist recommended Chamber.
laIn's Colio, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy. The first dose relieved
me aud within two days I was as
well as ever" Many druggists re-
commend this remedy because they
know that 1t sreliable. Obtainable
everywhere.
Pocahontas star herald., 1916-08-11

son, Pulaski and Sebastian, are
still out, aud these three alone will
probably be sufficient to wipe the
slate clean AgSn. II is estimated by
State Treasurer Mcdaniel that there
will probably be balance Of $780,.
900 or more after all settlements
are made aud all warrants are paid,
so that the state will be able TO run
on Easy Street for time.
Some good stories are told of the
'rookes" at Fort Logan II. Roots.
Some Of the practical lokers the
other day sent one Of the young
fellows whose knowledge Of mill,
tary matters is very limited, TO the
colonel for ga bottle Of reyeIlle
OIL" the colonel did not enter
fully into the spirit that promoted
the joke, aud proceeded in no un-
certain way to enlIghten the youth.
ful patriot. Another one was des.
patched after "the key to the pa.
rade ground"
Leather leRgings are worn only by
commissioned officers. Enlisted
men wear canvas leggings. One of
the first lessons a soldier learns Is
respect for and Difference toward
his superiors. The other day, a
negro camp attaohe appeared wear.
ing some old leather leggings resem-
bling the real thing. A new re.
crult from the black belt passed
him, and muttered as his hand went
up in salute, 81 bate like smoke TO
do il, but reckon ! have to do IT."
Another one Of the boys became
weary Of military life, went to the
Colonel and said. "See here, Colo.
mel, I'm tired Of this thing. Give
me my time" And the Colonel
gave him two days IN the guard
house.
II is reported that an effort will
be made by the Republican leaders
to induce Judge Hughes OF Mr..
Fairbanks to come into Arkansas
for one or more speeches during the
campaign. Democratic leaders
would also like to have Preside-t
Wilson come, as he has not visited
the state since his election, and
had been in the state only once be-
tore his elevation to the presidency.
A new weekly paper made it's
appearance in Little Rock this week.
1t is the Little Rock Trade Record,
weekly publication devoted 10
the jobbing and manufacturing IN.
terests Of Little Rock and inciden-
tally to retail commercial interests
throughout the state. The pub
fishers are A. w. Parke and Clio
Harper, Of the Parke.Harper News
Service, who are also publishing
The Pulaskian, the only country
weekly in Pulaski county. The
associated wholesale and manufac-
turing interests of Little Rock are
back Of the project. 1t occupies
field peculiarly Its own, as there Is
nothing in the state that comes into
competition with it.
As the session of the legislature
approaches, one Of the most impor.
tant questions confronting the good
roads advocates of the state Is what
method can be adopted to insure
Pocahontas star herald., 1916-08-11

A trial will prove the value Of this
splendid cough medicine. DIR. Bells
Pine Tar. Honey soothes the irrita-
tion, stops your cough, kills the
cold germs and does you a world Of
good. A 25c bottle will more than
convince you-it will stop your
cough. At druggists.
If you st IN cool draft when
you are heated and get stiff neck
or lame back, you will be looking
for something that will ease the
pain. Fix your mind on BAL
LARD'S SNOW LINIMENT and
don't be talked out OF it because 1t
Is the best pain relieving lIniment
you can get anywhere. Price 25c,
soc and Sl.OO per bottle. Sold by
all druggists.
CURE FOR CHOLERA MoRBUs
"When our little boy, now seven
years old, was baby he was cured
of cholera morbus by Chamberlain's
Collie, Cholera and DIarrhoea Rem
edy," writes Mrs. Sidney Simmons,
Fair Haven, N. Y. "Since then
other members of my family have
used this valuable medicine for collie
and bowel troubles with good salts
faction and | gladly endorse 1t as a
Pocahontas star herald., 1916-08-11

When you yawn a good Zeal in
the daytime, feel dull, aohey and
want to stretch frequently 1t Is an
unmlstakable symptom of malaria,
and unless you do something at
once you are booked for a spell of
chills. HERBINE is a chill medi.
cine that will prevent or cure the
disease. 1t drives out the Impurl-
ties on which the malarial germ
thryes, strengthens the liver and
cleanses the bowels. Price SOC.
Sold by all druggists.
DoCToR's REMEDY FOR COUGHS
As a cure for coughs and colds
DR.. Bells Pine-Tar Honey COM
bines these remedies IN just the
right proportion to do the most
good for summer coughs or colds.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-03-01

ent ships. I can not escape the con.
viction that such a step would be so
monstrous as to be indefensible.
II want to be with you and to
stand by you. and I mean to do so up
to the last limit; and Iwant to talk
with you and Secretary Lansing with
the utmost frankness-to confer with
you and have your judgment and
counsel-and I want to be kept ad
Vised as to the course of events az
1t seems to me I am entitled to be. In
the meantime, / am striving to pre-
vent anything being done by any SEN
ator or member calculated to embar
rass your diplomatic negotiations. Up
to the last you should be left free to
act automatically as you think for
the best to settle the question in
volved. I need hardly say that my
wish is to help not to hinder you.
With the highest regard and most
consideration have the
honor. Mr.. President, to be.
VERY sincerely yours,
NSigned) William ]. Stone"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-03-01
TAKE WRONG METHOD.
Ford Peace Advocates Said to be Act
= ing UnwiscIy.

The Hague, Feb. 8 Correspond.
ence of the Associated Press).--A
statement issued on behalf of the
Netherlands anti-war council declares.
alluding to the peace efforts Of the
Ford expedition from the United
States. that I'VE are not convinced that
the persons who now have the lead
In the Ford conference will act with
that knowledge Of the actual condi-
tions that is required Of any one who
desires to exercise any influence in
the present circumstances"
The statement asserts that the
council is Of the opinion that it must
withhold our active cooperation" in
the Ford plans and sets forth that "at
present there is no sign" that any
neutral government is prepared, as
advocated by the Fo-d party, to call q
peace conference of neutrals.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-03-01
lVERIS COAST LINE TROUBLE.
FEDERAL MEDIATION AGENT EFF.
FECTS SETTLEMENT.
Basis in Compromise Company
Abandons Proposed Audit System
and Men Withdraw Opposition to
Any Such Plan.

Wilmington. N. c., Feb. 24.--An
settlement Of the differences
between the Atlantic Coast Line rail-
road and it's train conductors because
OF the adoption by the road of tho
White audit system has been reached.
1t was announced today by Judge
Chambers Of the federal board Of me-
diation and conciliation. who was sent
here to investigate the trouble.
Under the terms Of the agreement,
Judge Chambers said. the railroad
company agreed to abolish the White.
audit system on March Is. but re.
served the right to inaugurate at any
time after that date q system Of train
auditing upon any plan it may elect.
provided the auditors are employees Of
the company and arc in no way com
nected with an outside individual on
corporation. The conductors agreed
to withdraw the declaration that they
would not submit to any auditing sys.
tenn that had not been mutually agreed
upon and accepted by their adjust
ment committee. .s
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-03-01
COUNTY UNDER NEW PLAN.

One Supervisor and Seven Conamis.
sioners to Look After Affairs IN
Orangeburg. y - ~
Orangeburg, Feb. 25.-Orangeburg
county government has been changed
by the legislature and hereafter there
will be one supervisor and seven com.
misioners to look after the county
affairs. The 1prsasnf- systens Is for.
three supervisors and no cornmissfohs
ers. The new form will go into oper.
alton about next December. The new
law provides for the supervisor to be
elected by the people and he has to
run every two years. The seven COM
missioners are appointed by the COVER.
nor upon recommendation of the
Orangeburg county delegation to. the
general assembly. Gov. Manning has
appointed the following as the
commissioners: w. E. Atkinson,
Orangehurg; Thomas L. Connor, Fer.
guson; A. "A. Dantzler, Elloree; l. K.
Etheredge. North; Geo. H. whisen-
hunt, Cope; Thomas L. Gleaton,
Springfield; D. L. Rhoads, Branchville,
Every section Of Orangeburg county
has been represented in these commits.
sioners.
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FOR WILSON IN CRISIS.
GOV. MANNING DISCUSSES AT.
TTTUDE OF CONGRESS,
Says Threatened Detection of Demo.
cratic Leaders is Amazing and In.
crediblc.''

Columbia, Feb. 26.-Richard I.
Manning, governor of South Carolina
replied as follows to an inquiry last
night from the New York World as to
his opinion regarding the insurgency
OF certain Democratic congressman
against the presidents policy in re-
spect Of foreign relations:
THE presidents sr to Senator
Stone is a strong Ament and q
correct position. yress should not
embarrass him in = Gng with foreign
relations. 1t is 9 zing and incredi.
BILE that Demo9 : should lose sight
of their duty a = jhocrats. as Ameri-
cans and as p s Is. by taking action
that would d. ?, it the leader Of the
nation. who N : has the inside in
formation > enables him to deal
properly " these matters. Such
proposed action would be treachery.
1T would be action without full in.
formation and would encourage for
eign powers to refuse to accede to our
just and honorable demands. Let
congress understand that the people
Of America are not towards, that they
want peace, but peace only with
honor, that they stand by the presf.
dent in his position for national
honor. kAtgf.
II trust for the sake Of AmericA
that congress will leave it to the pres-
ident to deal with foreign relations
and will not bring d;scredit and dis-
honor on our country by persisting In
their proposal" ha
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-03-01
MANNING IN WASHINGTON.
Governor Calls on South Carolina
Delegation.

Washington, Feb. 24.-Gov. r. I.
Manning was in Washington today on
mis- way back to Columbia from New
York. where he had been looking af-
ter the adjustment of details connect
cd with the South Carolina sinking
fund. This, it is understood, was ac-
complished with quite satisfactory re-
suits. The governor stopped in
washington with his son, w. Sinkler
Manning, Of the staff of the New
York Times. During the day he visit
ed the capitol and called socially on
al! members of the State DELEGATION.
leaving tonight for home.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-03-01
REFUSE LANsING's SUGGESTION
Reply From France Received and
Others Expected Shortly.

Washington, Feb. 26.-The first re-
ply of the entente powers to Secre-
tary Lansing's suggestion that mer-
chantmen be disarmed was received at
the state department today. Lansing
refused to reveal the contents Of the
note. but it is understood to be from
France and refuses to discuss the mat
ter in view Of the fact that France
mas never armed her merchantmen.
British and Italian replies are expect
ed TO be sent Jointly and to refuse
Lansing's suggestion.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-03-01
CHARGES AGAINST CLAYTON.
Removal OF Commissioners of Educa
ton Expected to be Demanded.

Washington, Feb. discharges
that p. p. Claxton, federal commits
,,sioner of education has formed an al
lance with the exploiters Of child la
DOR may be made to the senate by
Senator Kenyon and his removal de-
manded. 1t is Charged that Commits
sioner Claxton accepted the report of
the National Association of Manufac-
turers on industrial education and
had thousands Of copies distributed at
government expense.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-03-01
UPHOLD CHIEF EXECUTIVE.
SOUTH CAROLINA CONGRESSMAN
STAND BEHIND WILSON.
T1llman Thinks President Has More
Sense Than All The Little Ones
COmbined-Lever for Less Interfer.
ence.

Washington, Feb. 25.-From inter-
views given The States correspond
ent here tonight by several members
Of the South Carolina delegation in
congress when asked for an ex.
preston Of opinion on the armed mer-
chantmen controversy, there would
appear to be almost practical unanim-
ity among those who gave their
views for supporting the president.
Senator Tillman said: II certainly
will support the president. He has
more sense than all the other little
fellows combined. think he has pa
triotism enough to satisfy any one;
furthermore, I don't see why they
don't let him alone"
Senator e. D. Smith said: IT will
support the president until he has ex-
hausted every known resource at his
command to prevent war. and until
|every remedy has been fully ex-
hausted. Until that time shall arrive
Z do not think it wise for congress to
Representative Nichols said: At
this time have not altogether made
up my mind and for the present ]
would prefer to have nothing to say
on the subject"
Congressman Lever said:' L think
the less interference by congress with
the president at this most critical
period in these diplomatic negotia-
tons, the more likelihood there is of
the president being able to preserve
the peace. When the president has ex-
|nausted every diplomatic effort and
nothing can save the country from
war except the passage of some such
resolution as is proposed in that event
1T will be time for the congress to
fact." $50 Z
Congressman Whaley said: This is
such an important matter that / dc
not care tonight to give an opinion
[offhand. Tomorrow after,I have had
Etsnsst 20 over llsg Il 4iG8t Ter: 4 M 5.
glad to express my views concerning
the situation"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-03-01
PROTEST TO BRITAIN.

Washington, Feb. 25.-The State
department today protested to Great
Britain against the removal Of thirty
eight Germans from the American
steamer China near Shanghai by q
British cruiser. It is understood that
immediate release of the prisoners is
demanded.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-03-01
WATCHING GERMAN FLEET.
Dash Into North Sea Expected b,
British Naval Officers.

London, Feb. 26.-An extraordinary
sharp lookout Is being kept by the
British navy in anticipation Of a dash
to sea by the German fleet. The Kais-
er was at Wilhelmshaven Wednesday
ana went from there to Kiel. The
The German fleet has always shown
activity following the visit of the em.
peror.
There is great disappointment here
over the fall of Douaumont, but mill.
tary experts state that it will have no
enect on the ultimate outcome Of the
war. They declare that the enor-
nous German losses will prevent them
making another rush for Paris.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-03-01
STUDY BOIL WEEVIL.
governor TO Traverse Pestridien Sec.
tiOnS

Columpla, Feb. 26.-GOv. Manning
will leave in a few days for a trip
through the boil weevil district of
the South to study conditions at first
hand. He will be away for about ten
days.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-03-01
c. G. WYCHE A CANDIDATE.

Sartanburg Lawyer Out for Ideuten.
ant Governor.
Spartanburg, February 24.-C. c.
Wyche, of the local bar, has announc-
ed his candidacy for lieutenant gov
error of South Carolina. NJ. wyche
h' g always been a supporte of FORM
err Sov. Blease.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-03-01
RUSSIANS CAPTURE KERAIAND.
SHA.
Important Persian Etronghold Taken
From Turks.

IrOlu TufKS.
Petrograd, Feb. 2e.-The capture
OF the Persian city of Kermandsha
from Turks by the Russians has been
ofhcially announced by the war ONCE.
The city was taken by storm and a
great number of prisoners captured.
kermandsha is two hundred miles
from kut-el-Amara where the Brit
ish army is beleagured.
British Steamers Summarized.
London, Feb. 26.-The British
steamers Denaby and TUNNEL have
been submarined. The crews were
saved
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-03-01
Wilson Stands
For Nations Rights.
says That Country Wants Peace, But Will
Preserve 1t at Any Cost Save The
! Loss Of Honor.

esnt IN Lsttsr to Senator Stone Makes Clear T Position
q Submarine Warfare Policy Announced b, Germany
That Amsrca Should be Prepared for any Contin-
9sncy, but Expresses Hope that Germany Will Abide by
trevious Promises NMt5
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-03-01
PEACE PILGRIMS HOPEFUL.
pink THERE MAY YET COME
GOOD RESULTS.
ones Declares Time fOr Newspaper
Publicity for Ford's Efforts Has Al.
ready Passcd-Must Change Meth
4 ods.

New York, Feb, 24.-Eight more
4clegates who went to Europe as men,
4ers OF Henry Ford's peace expedi-
pn arrived here today on the Hol-
: md american liner Niuew Amster-
4ayn. Mr. Ford went down the bay
I8n cutter and met the ship 1T
quarantine. CASTOR Plaintiff, his bus
mess representative, after Mr.. Ford
Mmself had left the party to return to
|America, stated today that the expe-
detton has thus far cost his employer
100000 and that his peace efforts arc
kpsbe continued through delegates who
tremaincd in Europe.
DR.. Jenkin Lloyd Jones of Chicago,
Bone of the returning delegates said
|that while members Of the party
admitted the crudities and incohe-
|rences" OF the experiment because
Ethe company was hastily gathered
and therefore poorly organized" yet
||eai very definite impression was made
IN at least four of the neutral coun-
tries. wide discussion Of the prin-
|cfpies of peace being promoted,
EpAcifist workers everywhere stimulat-
ERe4." and cheer and hopefulness car
HE'D to the men in the trenches" ''''
h After 4 discussing the reception
Egfven the party by press and public,
(IE. Jones concluded:
Returning members are of the
Eopinion that the future work OF Mr..
prd and his associates in Europe had
Nest be concentrated at The Hague in
|c1cperation with the anti-war coun-
ESR which aIready has very important
INTERNATIONAL connections and an efil-
Itient working force. together with tho
kEomen's international COMMITTEES Tor
|trmaent Peace and kindred organ
l4kattons. I.
To bring about this cooperation
vtll. in the Judgment Of this delega-
ION, necessitate = radical reorganiza-
|lsy kAd - 8 81 Sss 1ssssa.
Now the harder task of quiet conti-
dence. wise deliberation and high al
piornacy has come. The remaining
members Of the party, Mrs. Joseph
Fels. DR.. c. F. Aked and John Barry.
who We're elected delegates to the neu-
Ia