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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-02-26
TO EXTEND TELEPHONE SYSTEM
Southern Railway Constructs New
Lines to Have Better Service.

| Washington, Feb. 23.-In order that
1t may extend the use of the telephone
for dispatching trains over the entire
line from Alexandria, Va, to Sails
bury. N. c.. $40 miles, Southern Rail-
way has authorized the construction of
2 telephone circuits between Aiexan.
dria and Monroe. Va. 160 miles. The
construction work will furnish en-
pioyment to number of men and will
be under the direction of w. H. Pot
ter, superintendent of Telegraph. who
Will organize gangs to put up the wire
and install the station equipment.
Work will be begun as soon as forces
can be organized and the necessary
material secured. Between Monroe
and Salisbury the Southern has used
the telephone for dispatching trains
for number of years and the results
nave been so satisfactory as to justify
an extension of this system.
The telephone has several advan-
tages over the telegraph. Service is
quicker and 1t Is easier to guard
against errors. The dispatcher wires
the order as he sends 1t, spelling out
oil figures such as train numbers. en-
sine numbers. and time. The receiv-
er writes the message as he receives Il
and then repeats it to the dispatcher.
spelling out all figures. The telephone
brings tho sender and receiver into
cioso touch and the dispatcher, should
occasion arise. can talk personally to
the conductor or engineer Of any train
on his division.
the line between Alexandria and
Sahsoury Is a very important part of
the Washington Atlanta line and
southern Railway has provided every
facility for moving a heavy business
over 1t safely and expeditiously. Dou-
bic track Is now being constructed
ana automatic electric block signals
installed on all parts of it not al-
ready so equipped. The addition of
the telephone dispatching system
VIII make this one Of the most mod
ernly equipped railway lines in the
world.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-02-26

Accused Of Violating Federal Lja,,or
laws.

Grcenvillo. Feb 23.-J. r. Gosnell
Of the Merritsvillc section, who sorne-
times fills the pulpits I'm churches of
that section, and said to be Baptist
preacher, mas been arrested on the
charge Of violating the liquor laws of
the United States. He was arrested
by Officers Merrick and Causey. who
found him ut a still. Whom carried
before the United States commissioner
Gosnell pleaded not guilty. He was
kept in jail here for short time.
pending arrangement for his bond.
Gosnell has now gone back to his
home. 1t could not be learned
whether he Is an ordained minister
or the gospel. but officers Of the
United States court state that he is q
preacher we'll known in his own conf
munity.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-02-26

mock and both HE arms were around
her and her head was on his shoulder.
Then he. was kissing her cheeks and
lips. and into his soul was coming
sudden. discovery with the softness
and cooiness Of the flesh his lips
touched tsf
It lasted only . moment. then she
pushed him back gently and rose.
while one. bare arm went gropingly
across her. face, and the other hand
went out to the porch post for sup
port se F't1eA''& .'s
In . voice low and broken she said:
"Yoa must go!"
moi" he exclaimed. and took .
step toward her. but she retreated .
little and shook her head.
Yes, dear-please," che almost
Whispered, and the man bowed in &C.
Quiescance. ~
ITO Bn CONTINUED,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-02-26
Notice.

The meeting indicated by this pro-
gram Is an interdenominational meet
ing and every worker In every white
Sunday school in Sumter county is
urgently requested to attend.
Entertainment provided for. regular
delegates.
The Sumter County Sunday School
Association Is auxiliary to the South
Carolina Sunday School Association,
which is,a cooperative effort on the
part OF all denominations to improve
Sunday school conditions and Sunday
school workers. 1t advocates the la
test and best methods OF Sunday
school work and stands only for those
fnterests thatsare common to Sunday
schools Of all denominations. The
plans and methods suggested by this
association are practicable for all Sum
day schools. as they do not touch on
church doctrines. The work il by
way Of suggestion. not by authority;
therefore. 1t helps many, It hinders
none. The object is helpful and broth
erly cooperation. not organic union.
The officers Of the association are
leading Christian business men of all
evangelical denominations.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-02-26
ANNUAL HIGH SCHOOL MEET.
Track Meet and OratOrical Contest
to Be Held by High Schols in CO.
lumbia, April 27, %.

Rock Hill, Feb. 22.-The annual
track meet and oratorical contest Of
the Inter-High School Athletic and
Oratorical Association of South Caro-
lima will be held in Columbia Thurs
day. April 27, and Friday April %,
according to an announcement made
by r. c. Burts. president of the as
ISOLATION
AS usual these contests will be held
at the University of South Carolina,
the preliminary oratorical contests to
be held Thursday afternoon and the
final contest Thursday evening. The
preliminary contests in the track work
will be held Friday morning and the
finals Friday afternoon. The Uni
versity will again entertain the con-
testants. y
Last year nearly forty schools took
part in the meet. It is expected that
at least fifty schools will have repre-
sentatives this year. 1t is the wish
OF the association to have all the high
schools of the State that possibly can
do so to send representatives.
The constitution has been changed
so as to allow the orators until ten
days before to report to the secretary
Heretofore it has been 80 days.
All schools desiring to enter should
communicate with M. E. Brockman,
Greenville. For bulletin giving the
constitution, address the University
of South Carolina.
There are two handsome silver
trophy cups to be awarded: the Sylvan
athletic cup. to be awarded to the
school scoring the highest number
Of points in the athletic contests and
the Weisseppe oratorical cup to the
school that wins the oratorical con-
est. Last year the Sylvan cup was won
by Pickens and the oratorical cup by
Greenville.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-02-26
About Time.
Chicago Journal.

Chicago Journal.
One evening the young minister
who had seemed rather attracted by
"Big Sister" Grace, was dining with
the family. Little Sister was talking
rapidly when the visitor was about
10 ask the blessing. Turning to the
child, he said, In a tone of mild re-
proof:
Laura, I am going to ask grace"
"Well it's about time." answered
Little Sister In an equally reproving
tone. "We've been expecting you to
do 1t for q year, and she has too"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-02-26
ORGANIZE SUNDAY
SCHOOL.

Mayesville, Feb. 22.-The congre-
cation of the Methodist church decid-
ed sometime ago that the church
should have Sunday school, and ac-
cordingly a. meeting was held for the
purpose of organizing. Much of the
work Of organizing and encouraging
the undertaking was done by the pas
tor, t. Rev. j. P. Inabinet, and Mr..
A. c. Moore of Bethel church. Oswe-
go. Mr.. Moore was elected superin-
tendent of the new school with Mr.. 8.
c. Foxworth as assistant. The congre-
cation here is quite small and outside
assistance was gladly accepted. Mr..
Moore very generously offered his SER
vices in the work and he is a Sunday
school worker of experience, so that
under his direction, the school should
flourish and make an impression IN
it's sphere of WORK. Although there
are so few scholars belonging to the
congregation proper, yet the school is
we'll attended and the outlook is
bright Tor great work to be done
along these lines. The members of
the church are very grateful to Su-
perintendent Moore and his helpers
for their unselfish zeal in helping in
this great cause. Sunday school will
be held every Sunday Afternoon at
o'clock and the public is cordially in
vited at all times.
Since the beginning of the year.
there has been some change in preach.
ing services at the Methodist church.
the pastor giving this church three
sermons month now instead of two.
There is preaching now on the first
Sunday night at 1880 o'clock and on
the second and fourth Sunday after
Moons at o'clock.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-02-26
oAaAR' TEMPLE AT BUFFALO.
News ana Courier. !.

News and Courier.
Recorder Henrx o. strohecker. of
Omar Temple. Mobiles of the Mystic
Shrine OF Charleston. spent several
hours canvassing hotels In Buffalo
Monday aFranging accommoda dations
for large delesation Of shrincrs
from Omar Temple. who. win go TO
Buffalo. July IL. ~ and Is. for the
lmperial Council session there. Which
session already gives Indications OF be-
ing the greatest convention gather
Ing ever held by the Shrine or any
other fraternal organisation.
Mr.. George K, Staples, general
chairman in charge of arrangements
sor the convention. predicts that 1t
will attract 100000 persons during its
three days. session. OF course. not
all will be- members OF the Shrine, but
1t is estimated that half of that num-
Der will be. From distant temples
large DELEGATIONS are going and from
the thickly populated country within
few hours ride Of Buffalo, Mobiles
wip make the pilgrimage to the 1915
Mecca by the thousands aboard special
excursion trains.
The big parade. which Is the chief
spectacular event OF the Imperial
Council programme will. according to
Capt n. I. Sackett. who Is planning
IT, bring upward Of $4,000 persons into
line. Many Of the visiting Patrols will
carry with them to the convention
Tor the parade wild animals native to
their territory or symbolic of Shrine
dom. The Calgary. Mani. Temple will
take live buffalo. One Western
temple will have a camel and another
a grizzly bear. Omar has two camels.
Others will have along lions. tigers or
less ferocious pets.
Mr.. j. Putmsn Stevens, Imperial
Potentate. at present Is on a two
months trip through Southern States
working. out plans for large attendance
at the Convention. He will visit Hon.
oluiu to persuade the Hawaiian Tenn
pie to send a strong delegation. He
was entertained here recently.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-02-26
APPOINTS coMMnTEEs.
Names Mcmbers Of Upper Branch to
Serve During Year.


) Columbia. Feb. 21.--Andrew J. Be-
thea. lieutenant governor, early yes
tsrday appointed the following senate
committees to serve during 1916:
Comraittee on penal and aritable
institutions: Geo. M. stuckey Of Lee
county. t
n Committee Oh state education in
stitutions; Husher sinkler Of Charles
ton. ~,g}. sfff4 t.,s
Committee on code commissioner:
r. d. ,Epps, Of Sumter.
Committee ON quarters for state OF
hcers: Provided for in resolution ses-
sion OF 1916. J. M. Nickles Of Able
VILE. T. H. Kitchen OF Fairfield.
Committee to investigate rural cred
Its and make recommendation TO leg
isiature. as provided by resolution ses-
sion OF 1915: D. r. Williams OK Lam
caster. Alan Johnstone Of Newbery,
J. L. Sherard, Of Anderson. sg9.
b Committee on. State printins, pro-
vidsd for in act of 1915; Nells Chris
tsnssn Of Beaufort. c. D. Lee Of .Dar-
nngton.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-02-26
'PossuMs SWAMP" NEGRO MAN,

~>AaSsSAs @f S.p reU. W. annie
Lawson, a Chinquapin colored man,
last week took no less than "a opos-
sum in the woods near his home. Law
son kept, the animals alive, intending
to take them to market in one of the
neighbQring towns when he had built
q coop on his cart. Meantime, he
kept them in the loft of his one story
home. Friday night Lawson left the
trapdoor to the loft open, securely
fastened the doors to his house, and
retired with his wife and child. He
went to sleep almost Immediately
presumably, for the proceedings were
well. under way when he was waken-
ed.
ThepL Awsops have two rooms. with
out all modern conyeniences. AS the
result 5f ahis negligence there were
'possums1 on the dresser, on and un-
der the bed, In every corner, in the
oven of the cooking stove. and two or
three stragslers grimacing at him
from the opening in the ceiling. 1t
was quite the most extraordinary sit
uation James. Mrs. James and the
pickaninny ever found themselves in.
The low-trimmed lamp had attracted
half a dozen of the creatures, several
were creeping over the faces and feet
of the three In bed. as many as could
find place on tho table in the kitch-
en- were making great clatter with
the remains Of the family's supper,
the housecat was in bad way, ex-
hibiting her tail almost as furless as
any of the opposums' and from the
fireplace. where they had found a lit
tie more than comfort were emerg-
ing two or three smut-faced, dusty
animals. 1t is the nature of the op~
possum to get along with considera BILE
more ease in trees, etc., than on the
ground, and the nantlepiece held it's
full share. The prehensile appendages
Of number were curled over pictures
adorning the WALL: Lawson was
for time, but finally
determining upon action, got out of
bed and seized the firestick.
He had the misfortune to step on
one of the marsupial merrymakers,
That one was very much alive, but
all the rest Of the piratical company
Immediately feigned death. Lawson
Killed all the animals with the ex-
ception Of five which he managed to
take alive, and was almost an hour
in the slaughtering. Those not done
Tor at one blow Immediately ceased
playing 'possum" and made for cover
In the two rooms. Jamie Lawson has
to restock his establishment with
crockery, means Of illumination and
pictures of Bible scenes. However. on
Saturday there was the biggest 'poss-
um barbecue ever known in the Sec
ton. 1t took place in tho afternoon,
when most of the plantation workers
In the neighbOrhod had their Gust
mary half holiday.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-02-26

0.00-Devotional Services. led by
Rev. John A. Brunson.
10.15-Convention Keyword, IRE
ligious Education for All the People" !"
by Rev. j. w. Guy.
10.60--Report of County President
and County Secretary.
11.00-The Triple Armor of the
Teacher, by Mrs. 8. P. Moore. ih ~
11.S0-Building up the School
Through the Forward Step Plan, by
r.. d. Webb.
12.00-Appointment of Committees.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-02-26
COUNTY S. S. CONVENTION.


The program for the Sumter County
Sunday School convention which, will
be held in the First Baptist Church.
Sumter, on March 2, are being sent
out to all Of the. Sabbath schools in
the county. A large representation is
expected at the meeting. The pro-
gram follows:
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-02-26
Second Session.

Second Session.
S,Oo-Devotional Services. led by
Rev. ]. B. Walker. ><
S.16-The Church Mt Sunday School
and the Sunday School at Church, by
Rev. RI s. Truesdale.
s.46LThe Religious Life Of the
Child. by Mrs. s.. p. Moore.
4.20-Open Parliament. +4
4SS--Address by Rev. w. I. Her
bert. ' 9.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-02-26
REGISTRATION OF LAND TITLES

Columbia, Feb. 21.-The registration
Of land titles, as provided in the bill
by Messrs. Carey. H. H. Harris and L.
M. Rogers. recently enacted, is volun-
tary ;bn The; part Of the petitioner.
Once secured. however, the title bear
Ing the seal of the State can not be
questione' or il questioned no addi-
tional expense is incurred by the hold
er who is protected under an assur-
ance fund.
TO register title under this "Tor-
rens SYSTEM q holder Of land must
Eetition the county court; of common
pleas, Which is given competent juris-
dictiOn in the matter. The petition
must be accompanied by a list of all
persons possibly interested in the land
for which a title is desired, including
the names of the adjoining owners.
This petition is then referred to three
or more licensed attorneys, who have
teen appointed by the clerk of court
as examiners of titles. If the title
appears to be good, summons are is
s'ed through the sheriff on all parties
named in the petition. thereby making
them defendants. Advertisement in O
newspaper Is also required If any of
the defendants file an answer then a
hearing is held by the examiner of I'll
ties. who must render decision with
In 80 days. II any defendant files q
disclaimer it relinquishes him and all
persons. thereafter claiming under
him. Right of appeal is granted.
Upon title being declared valid,
the register of mesne conveyances files
the original certificate in the county
book for such land registration and
issues duplicate to the petitioner.
The owner of the land then pays one
tenth of one per cent. of the assessed
value of the land for taxation for an
assurance fund, out Of which the own
er may secure compensation in case OF
grievances arising.
Every decree rendered shall bind
tho land and bar all persons claiming
title thereto or interest therein" the
bill provides. "Shall quiet the title
thereto and shall be forever binding
and conclusive upon and against all
persons, including the State Of South
Carolina, whether mentioned by
name in the order of publication or in
cluded under the general description,
to whom 1t may concern 1t shall
not be an exception to such conclusive
ness that the person is an infant, lun-
attic or is under any disability" The
act becomes effective May 1, 1916.
This measure, providing for the
"Tcrrens system" Of land registra-
ten. was passed by the lower house at
the 1915 Session and by the senate this
year; it was advocated and it's pas
sage urged by Gov. Manning in his
annual message to the general assem-
bly,
The "Torrens system was first in
troduced in Southern Australia in
1853; its benefits and prospects were
noticed by other countries, which
have since adopted it. In the Ca
madam provinces the system its prac-
tically compulsory; similar systems
are in operation in England, Wales
and Germany
In the United States Illinois adopt
ed the system in 1895. and has since
been followed by California, Massa-
Minnesota, Colorado, Wash
in, ton, New York, Philippine Islands
and Hawaii. largely under the local
option feature.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-02-26
Third Session.

7.s0--Devotional Services, led by
Rev. j. p. Marion.
74b-The Girl in Her Teens. by
Mrs. g. p. Moore.
S.lO--Address by Rev. w. 1. Her
bert.
S.3b--Religious Education for All
the People Through the Organized
Sunday School Work, by r. D. Webb.
s.00-Report OF Committee.
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aFsg'MAsy.s.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-11-14

Is e Va
county. 1t Is common talk here, and
is said to be common talk in Fairmont,
that Mingo in it's palrnicst days OF cleo
ton corruption had nothing on whal
was pulled off by the Democratic or
Gantzatfon in Marion county last week
A newspaper there made some ugly
and specific charges, which seem to
indicate that there Is basis for some
of the charges made by the Republic
cans OF what was done to them there
ION election day.
So far as the West Virginia poll
lticians here have any knowledge, Mar
ZION is the only county against which
I the charge has been made that the
election was far from fair or honest.
All the rest of the counties seemed 10
have come through decently and be-
haycd themselves. Yet. that IS one
lof the counties which the intimidat-
ling squads or Democratic deputy mar
/ shals kept strictly off. They Coulun't
hear a word about Marion county
| frauds. They were as blind as bats
concerning what was being put over
there. Everywhere the Republicans
had control they were suspicious and
4 ofiicious. That was their orders from
1.-THE department Of justice here. 1t
was the greatest wholesale intfmida-
Etion Of voters ever attempted by the
police officers OF the federal govern
ment, according to the Washington
view or it.
So, it may come about that If there
is anything in this persistent talk OF
] frauds in Marion county, and the
House is controlled by Republicans
and therefore he can get a fair hearing
|of his case, providing also that he
deems he has q just one. that Col.
/ Tom Parks Fleming may knock at tho
door Of the new Congress and demand
admission on the grounds that he was
honestly elected had their been hon
esty in the conduct of the election ii
/ Marion county. There is lots OF talk
OF That coming to pass by the poll
i ticianS in this CITY
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-11-14
POLITICAL GOSSIP
AT MA TIONAL SEAT
.(By Charles Broolls smitIl.9

VI (l5y Charles Brooks SmitIl.)
WASHINGTON. Nov I3.-Con-
occasionally the Republican party in
west Virginia made net gain Or
one, the same being represented in
\ the $yote-getting individuality Or III oW-
ard sutherland, who moves over from
the House side OF the capitol intro the
seat warmed1for the last six years
by Senator William Il. Chiffon. In
the House. the states delegation re-
mains precisely where II was before
the erstwhile Progressires. and the
women voters in eleven co-snffrage
states played such havoc with the
hopes of Hughes. Thatis. fn&ths new
House the state Will line up with four
Republicans and two Democrats
At IS an interesting and significant
result Of the recent setto that four
members of the House from West Vir-
GINA were candidates TO succeed
themselves, two from each party. and
that all four came through. when all
is considered. with d handsome vim
dtcation. It is interesting rs n static
ment Of a mere fact. and ii Is signiii-
cant for the reason that the efficient
record OF each appears o have been
remembered by their Respective con-
stituents, or the bulk OF them despite
HISSLttS5"
diversions OF a red hot canpai IN. and
accordingly approved by a majority
Of the voters or their districts.
The success OF Nicely and Little
page. Democrats. and Bowers and
Cooper, Republicans. in their efforts
to retain their membership OF the
lower branch OF the Congress Us at
trtbuted largely not to what they did
outside Of Congress, but what they
have shown that they could do as
members OF Congress. IN all fair
ness, these four men worked hard and
seriously at their jobs. They we're
industrious and attentive, and what
ever they did they did conscientious
ly. In short, they were encient men.
and because they were that it is
claimed by the post norton exanlIn-
ers OF election results they may look
forward to enjoying the honors and
emoluments. the hard work and an
noyances, the chickering's and the
II. l & Z /. !.
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SEVERE PUNISHMENT
.Of Hrs. ChappeH, Of Five YearI'
Standing, Relieved ~ Csrdui.

MI. Airy. N. c.-Mrs. sarah M. CHAP
pell of this town, says: 81 l suffered fof
4 live years with Womanly troubles, also
stomach troubles, and my punishment
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IEtried most every kind Of medicine,
but none did me any good.
Tread one day about Cardui, the wo-
mans tonic, and decided to try it. I
had not taken bun about six bottles until
Z was almost cured. II did me more
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hied, put together.
My friends began asking me why /
booked SO well, and told them about
Cardui. Several are now taking it..''
Do you, lady reader, suffer from any
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such as Headache, backache, sideache,
sleeplessness, and that everlastingly tired
aEeeling7
If SO, lei US urge you to give Cardul 4
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