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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-17

In the little shop porting over the
charts and specializing as to certain
localities. Columbus soon acquired "a
very definite and positive belief In the
spherity of the earth. and he set about
10 obtain the means for equipping a
Meet to prove his belief
Seeks Aid In Spain.
His dear wife had died. he had no
ties connecting him with Portugal. so
taking with him his motherless how.
now nine years of age, he left his
adopted country. but whether he went
BACK TO Genoa or Spain at that time
Is matter Of doubt, but II is prob
able that he went to Spain. His
brother Bartholomew In the meantime
went 10 England to lay the proteet
before King Henry the Eighth. r'hus
we see Columbus begging his wav
from court to Court vainly OFFERING
10 Kings and princes the gift Of n
world His little son, Diego, was left
with his deceased wife's sister In
Palos, while the father tourneyed m
LaRabida, where he spent some tIme
with the good friars. The Spanish
army was gathering for the Durnose
or delivering the final and cr1shfDr
blow 70 the Moors. and six years
passed before Columbus obtained ner-
mission to start upon his perilous
journey. In the meantime he made
many friends, among them a lady be-
longing TO noble family. Dona Bea4
trix Inriquez, who became the mother
of his second son. Fernando
After several years waiting CoI,,rr
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-17

lew, wiliet. and all shore birds excep,
The black breasted and golden plover
wilson snipe or jacksnipe. woodcock,
ana The greater and lesser yellowlegs.
Two Bird Zones.
For the protection OF the MIRA torv
game and insectivorous birds two
Lonesome known as the breeding
and the other as the wintering ZONE
are established. The former inc,udes
thirty-one States. and the latter seven
teen States, and the District of ca
lumbia.
The closed season on Waterfowl,
coots and gallinules shall be as fol-
lows:
In Maine. New Hampshire ver-
mont, Massachusetts, New York lex
cept Long fsland). Ohio. Michigan.
Indiana. Kentucky. West Virginia. mn
nois. Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska and
Missouri, closed between January I
and September 8. next following.
In Wisconsin. Minnesota. North
Dakota, South Dakota. Montana,
Idaho, Wyoming and Colorado. closed
between December 81 and September
g. next following.
In Rhode Island Connecticut. Long
island. New Jersey. PENNSYLVANIA.
Washington. Oregon, Utah and Ne
vada. closed between January 1e and
September 30. next following.
CLOSED season on rails. black breast
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-17

The relations between the Spania rds
and the Indians were all that could be
desired. but those who followed after
the discoverer were not 50 humane.
and the natives were III treated by
the newcomers. and finally became
extinct. When Columbus touched
Cuba. he declared 1t to be "ths worlds
most beautiful island. where one could
live forever" His religious fervor WIS
shown at this point. too. for he at once
held mass. and today this SPOT IN
marked by chapel. where once a
year prayers are said for the dis
coverer.
Return to Spain In Triumph.
The return to Spain was almost a.
exciting as the one OF discovery. an n.
voyage was stormy and several TINA.
the little crafts narrowly escanad -
Ing wrecked. The Nina came In f,rxt
ana rev hours later the Santa Maria
arrived IN port with "the man of the
hour on board. This was closely fol-
lowed by the Pinta, whose master.
captain Alonzo Pinzon. had hoped to
outstrip Columbus on the return vov-
age and failed. Columbus was now
the popular idol. and whereyer hs
Went he was followed by crowds easar
70 shake his hand. Mobiles ana
courtiers focked about him. Finally
letter came from the King and
Queen commanding him to apnear n,
Court. There he was received WITH
great pomp, the King and Queen ha-
ing seated on a throne beneath
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-17

about and sail for home. No mention,
however. is made of these incidents In
the diary written by the Admiral dur
Ing the voyage, and it Is probable that
they may be set beside the tradition
OF 4sabella's Jewels. He does not men,
tion the fact that the crew became
fearful lest their food supply would be
exhausted before land was reached.
Finally, on October 18th. Captain
Pinzon standing on the bow Of the
Pinta shouted: land! Land, Senior.
claim my reward!" 1t is said that
the Queen had offered a velvet coat
as prize to the first man who sighted
land. Columbus dropped upon his
knees and thanked God. He then
ordered the ships to head toward the
iand. but when the morning dawned
there was no land In sight. Pinzon
nad been deceived by sunset clouds.
Later. on the twelfth. after having
been thirty-three days out, Columbus
and his men came upon a low island
covered with trees. How the dis
coverer and his men landed and took
possession OF the island for the King
and Queen is known to every school
child. The theory OF Columbus as to
the shape OF the earth had been vim
dicated. He ordered his men to hold
a religious service and give thanks.
The Indians came in droves and well
coined the spaniards. Columbus called
the land San Salvador (Saint Saviour)
In emembrance OF his High Majesty
who hath marvelously brought all
these things to pass"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-17

| Migratory game birds include ana.
udae or waterfowl. cranes rails. shore
| oifds' pigeons and various other OF
their species specified by name; and
among tho migratory insectivorous
birds mentioned are the bohoIink. cat
bird, grosbeak. oriole. robin, swallow.
thrush, whippoorwilI. woodpecker
wren and all other perching birds
which feed entirely or chiefly upon in
sects.
Night Hunting Prohibited.
A daily closed season on all
migratory game and insectivorous
birds shall extend from sunset to sun
rlse--which means OF course. that
they can not be legally hunted at
night
"A closed season on migratory in
sectivorous birds shall ~ continue
throughout each year, except that the
closed season on reedbirds or rice
BIRDS In New Jersey, PENNSYLVANIA.
Delaware, Maryland, District of Co.
Iamhia. Virginia, North Carolina.
South Carolina and Georgia shall com
nence November LIST, and end August
Slst. next following. both dates in
elusive.
A closed season shall continue until
septemb Der Il, 1918. on the following
game birds: Band tailed
pigeons. little brown sandhnl, whoop-
ing cranes. wood ducks. swans, cur
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-17

ous was about to leave Spain when
Juan Perez. friar, tecame his good
angel. That priest was once the re-
Hgious advisor and close friend of the
queen and had great influence at
court. lie sent for some learned
friends who held a conference at Ia
hablda with Columbus on the subject
or the shape OF the earth. DR.. Fer
handez supported his views. and n
wealthy mariner and shin ovner
Martin Alonzo Pizon,. promised his
influence The room in which this
meeting was held Is still shown In Wis
ltors, and there one may SIT a+ tho
massive table around which gathered
me great men who made the dis
coVery OF America possible. A few
weeks later Columbus received a cor.
tam amount of money for the ex-
penses of journey to Grenada. where
the Court was living Mt that time a
stipulated sum being set apart for
MIN to purchase the proper rafment
10 appear at Court.
But again Columbus failed 70 in
ferest the queen, due to the influence
or her new confessor and the great
dfscoverer decided to abandon Spain
forever. lie returned to LaRabida,
where he was overtakon by mes
senger from the queen desiring him
to return 10 Court.
There is tradition that Queen
Isabella pledged her Jewels to finance
tho enterprisc--a very pretty story.
but untrue as the Jewels were ALREADY
pledged 10 aid in furnishing the sfnevs
NJ war for the sfoce of Granada. Tho
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-17

1--WE millions ont OF our hundred
million Inhabitants are hunters
such Is the estimate of the De.
partment of Acrtcult,ra rcnt
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-17

similar fashion in various States o.
the first zone.
| Waterfowl In Second Zone.
/ The closed teason on waterfowl
coots and gallinules in the second zone
Is as follows:
In Delaware. Maryland, District q,
Columbia. Virginia, North and South
Carolina. Georgia. Florida. Tennessee
Alabama, Mississippi. Arkansas and
Louisiana. closed between February
1 and October 81, next following.
In Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico,
Arizona and California, closed be-
tween February / and October Is,
next following.
In this second zone. too. there are
closed seasons on rails, plover, yell
iowleEs and jacksnipe.
Duck shooting Is permitted through
OUT the United States during the open
season. with the exception Of the wood
duck In certain States. Daily bag
limits range from ten in Maine and
Oklahoma to nifty in Georgia.
Concerning Big Game.
There are but few important
changes affecting big game. Deer
hunting Is permitted in thirty-three
states. In about one-third Of which
the hunter Is limited to one deer a
season. and In most Of the others to
Two. Sixteen States protect does at
all seasons and allow only bucks to
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-17

be killed: and various States reuuir.
that deer may not DO killed havins
horns less than a prescribed number
OF inches in length.
Open Seasons In Tho Various statea
The open season for the mos, ponu,.,
game IN various States Is ordered Al fol.
lows:
Maine-Deer, Oct 1-Dec. 10; moose. Nov
l. 1919; rabbit. Oct 1-Apr. /; souirrei
sept A-Nov. i; quail. no open season
grouse. Sept. Nov. Is.
Observation-Disclosures. Nov. 2o-Nov u.
moose, no open season; rabbit. Oct. 70.
mar. !; squirrel, Oct. 12-Nov. Is: quail.
OCT l2-Nov. 10: grouse, Oct. 12-Noy. Is:
introduced pheasant. Oct. 12-Nov. Ia
Connecticut-Deer. June l. 1917: rabbit
oct Sian. /; squirrel. Oct s-Nov. "a:
guam d grouse. Oct S-Nov. "a: intro.
duced pheasant. Oct. g. Nov. "a.
New York-Deer. Oct 1.Nov 10: moose.
no open season: rabbit. Oct. l.reb. 1:
squirrel, Oct 1-Nov. 10; quail. Oct. 1. 1918 !.
grouse. Oct. 1-Dec. /: introduced pheasant.
Oct. ID. 20. Nov. 2 and Q.
Long lsiand-Deer. no open season: rab-
DR. squirrel, quail, grouse and introduced
pheasant. Nov. Liam. l.
New Jersey-Oct IL. Is. Is and Nov. 4:
rabbit. squirrel. quail. grouse, prairie
chicken. introduced pheasant Nov. 10
Dec. 10; Wild turkey. Mar. II, 1919.
Pennsyivania-Deer. Dec. 1-Dsc 10: rab-
bit. Nov. 1-Dec. I: squirrel, QUAIL. grouse.
introduced pheasant wild turkey, Oct. rs
Dec. l.
Ksntucky-Dssr. Nov. IL lss1; rabbi,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-17

canopy of gold brocada. Thsv n.
tened to tho story Of his sdvsnkures
at the close OF which he psessu4el
them with sold nugssea. basoastl
ornaments and six Indians, whom Il
had brought from their naGavs 49,
Although the object Of the grueAsua
adulation Columbus masnGain>d :
commendabls dignity and rsenaane1
unspoiied by his success and dsvu>pA
all OF his spare time to his sons, oas
OF whom. Fernando. became IN
biosrapher. Hts subsequent voyNsu
and search for gold form An intsrest.
ing part Of history in which the char.
acter Of Columbus stands out like )
star In dark sky.
The career OF the great mna r
whose honor the United States -
set apart q special day closed q vi.
ladolid. Spain, on May 3etA. aS~a
Into Thy hands. Oh Lord. I ooak
mend my spirit" were hts last worda
according to the story OF his life vylA
ten by his son Fernando. flis 0ealn
made little impression In Spain. b
merely being noted In the chroDssaa
Of the day.
Last Resting P1aCo.
The place OF his burial has Neao
the subject OF much discussion. j
the will Of Columbus signed tive DAN
before his death he oppressed Q wtsA
to have hts remains rest In oAs0p
Domingo. The body. how~vsr, ysstel
in the Franciscan convent n vAlla,
dolid for several years and later q .
convent at Seville. In 1888 Il was n.
moved to santo Domingo, whsrs hh
son Diego and his grandson Louh
died. The three bodies were said e
have been inferred In the Cathedral
A beautiful monument was erected n
the church near tho tomb. Durins
the French revolution the tumuI. int
which Santo Domingo was thrown re
suited In giving the French 20 much
influence that by the Treaty Of Basic
signed July ~. 1913. Spain coded e
France tho western portion Of the II.
land. The Spaniards decided that IN,
OF Columbus must not res
on French soil, and accordingly hae
the body removed to Cuba, where h
remained until the Spanish American
War. and was then sent to Seville ant
buried in the Cathedral under q spien.
itd monument.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-17

Nov. fo-Jan. 1; squirrel. July l-pse. u
auail, .'ov. l5-Jan. 2: grouse, Nov, IA 10,
~iid turkey. Nov. Ia loeo: AsvA sspG. j.
ohie-Rabbi. Nov. 1-y.a. >, .u.,rs
osp. lo-oct. n auail. grcuss. introduced
plea SAINT dove. Nov. Is. 1917.
| lndiana-Deer. no open sessoa, rsAA.s
APR: Liam 10: squirrel. July i.Nov. 1,
quail and grouse: Nov. lo-Dsc. n, prssria
chicken. Oct. Is Nov. /
Iilinois-Deer, June a, iasS; rshb,t
Aug. Feb. /: squirrel Aug. ira. i,
guam. Nov. n.Dec 10: srouss. July 4 iS9o,
prairie chicken. Oct Loot 10; insodor,d
Sept 1.
Aiehisan-Desr. Nov. 1o-psa 1, ~s...
no open season; rabbit, OCT l.Mar. =,
grouse Oct 1-Dec. !: sqvarrsi, suaii
prairie chicken. introduced PLEASANT VIA
turkey. 1870
Wisconsin-Desr. Nov. ai-Dsn. I, .noon
no open season: rabbit, Oct. lo-FsA. 4:
squirrel. Oct 10 Feb. /: Quail. OcG / lsal
grouse. Oct 1-Dse 1: prairie eAicksa. 0sok.
.,oct ,: tnsroduesd pheasant Oct. / 1ai1,
dow. NO open season
iovs-pssr. 10 open ssassa, ssussr~t
Sept 1-Jan. l: quail. grouse snd WA trr.
key. Nov. 1-Dec. Is; prairie eAicksn. ssot
l-Dsc. l: introduced pheasant. Oct !. NJ.
Missourf-Deer. Wild turkey, Nov. i.yen.
!; squirrel. June 1-Jan. l: quail Ne1. To-
Jun +: grouse, pFairiS chIcEG0 and Intro
duced pheasant, no open ssasos, dsvA ~.
1-Nov. IL
Maryland-Deer. June 1, mn, ns>at
squirrel. quail. grouse. introduced phsasaas
and wild turkey. Nov. 10 Dec. n
District Of Columbis-Rabblt ana ssuar.
rel Nov. 1-Teh. ]: quail. Nov MAR. %:
grouse. Nov. 1-Dsc. 70; prairie ehieAen.
Sept 1-MAr. Is: Wild turksy, New. 80.
"a
virginia-Deer. Sept 1-Dsa. 1, suAnal
Nov lFeb !; squirrel. II local hvoi
quail. grouse and wild TURKEY. M. I.
Feb. I.
North carolina-Deer, squirrel s,uu.A
local laws; quail. Wild tusksv sa6 1ss9
Nov. 1-Mar. I.
Georsia-Desr. OCT. l.Dss. !, s,vna
Aug. 1-Jan. l: quail. Wild tusisy - a.
Nov. 20 Aas. L
Aabama-Dser. Nov. 1-yaa. n eaqn
May D-Juns II; GUAM. Mss. 1-3ea 81
grouse and introduced phaasanA NJ =
Dec. IL: wild turkey. De-. l-ASe. 8 -
Aug. 1Mar. L
Mississippi De. a-ysA ., 49,
OCT: l9-J.n. !; Gaaii. Nov. - nh ii -
Tennssses-Desr. OCT. 1, lsa7i eaa1i
June 1-Jan. /; quail ana wiil
Nov. 1b-Jan. !; grouse. Nov. l.Nae N -
eroduced pheasant. Dec. Liza a -
Aug. 15-Jan. L
Tsaas-Deer. Nov. lien. II - ~
Feb, !; prairie chieksn and hGen9So0
pneasant. NOV 1-Feb. !: wasl t1sA1v, IA
l-Apr. !; dove. Sept. 1-Nar. 4
Oklahoma-DssF, Nov, i.Dea 4. -
Nov. so-Jan. I: Wild TURKEY. Nsv. 49, n
Caltfornia-Dess. Aug. 49, n, s.g
rsl. Sept. 1-Jan. ?; rabAtt - ~
grouse. Oct. U-Jan. II AevA 0ooE 49, n !
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-17
Regulations for the Cur
rent Season $50 Various
Kinds of Game and When
They May Be Shot In Va
rlousStates The Treaty.
With Canada To Protect
Migratory Birds.
Copyright, 1915, BIZ The international
Vi Syndicate

1--WE millions out Of our hunarna
million inhabitants are hunters
such Is the estimate Of the he.
partment of Agriculture which
through its Bureau Of Biological
ves, prepares the Game Laws of
me united States each year And this
me season when the hunter Is
staIking abroad in he land.
II has been necessary to mako tbs
zane laws more and more stringent
season by season: and this wear a new
ana yet more stringent SGT Of rey,,la-
ions has been provided for The pro-
lection OF game Tho fate Of the
ounalo and Of other wild spectea
~nich have been wholly exterrninntod
= warning that cannot be ignored,
Treaty With Canada.
The most important feature Of the
.uies Tor this years hunting season is
t1e treaty drawn up between inc
United States and Great Britain ara
fatined Oh August 20 last, for the
Protection OF migratory birds in ,hts
country and In Canada. These btras
nkeed largely in the Canadian nroy-
inces and winter within or Ia tho
sOutn OF the United States. journey
M back and forth in autumn and
splInS across our territory.
Ahs treaty provides protection IN
these birds in a set OF arttcles--,ha
SUBSTANCE OF which has been tncor-
DcsAteo In the new game regulations
geese. wild swans, brant. villa
1s1xss snipe. piover. woodcock. rail
Ad pigeons and all other game ana
sec'ivorous birds. which IN their
4 sss d and southern mierations
through or DO not remain ner-
1 The entire year within the
p0Fders OF any State or ferrtto%v
according 20 the regulation
pereaffer be deemed TO be within the
1nstody and protection of the Govern
eat OF the United States. and shan /
DC destroyed or taken contrary
"a regulations hereinafter provided !
s1soeefor."
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-17

Es U11CAFe.
"oLUMBUS was born in an are
OF adventure on the sea. when
. ool6 and reckless navigators
~ were exploring unknown seaq
In the hope of adding TO their fame
and fortune MS well as extend the
domains of their princes and kings.
Genoa Is the accepted birthplace by
hiographers OF Columbus. although
they are still una BILE to agree upou
the exact date Of his birth. some put
ting II as March, i44s. and others a
year later. He was the eldes: SON OF
Dominica ColuIu bus, a wool cnmber.
who was only moderately prosperous
and the family were not considered
even well-to-do
OF the early life or Columbus little
Is known. but from his own writings
one Is given to understand that In his
hcyhood he Wa trained for the same
vocation RS his father. lie was not
satisfied with the trade and became
Interested in ger graphical studies and
anali5' drtftei into a life of maritime
adventure.
Goes To Lisbon.
At some time between 147o and
i473 Columbus lsft Genoa and went
70 Lisbon. Portugal 70 reside. This
land was far in advance of the other
nations in maritime expeditions and
achievement. and the Portuguese fleets
frequently travelled to the West Coast
Of Africa, sailing through the tropical
seas. which az that time was con-
sidered remarkable fcat. The
younger brother Of the aiscovcrer had
also come 10 Lisbon, where he estab-
lished himself as a maker OF maps
and charts. Both men were inter
ested in the navigation OF the seas
and many hours were spent by them
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-09-27
BREAD PRICE PROBE,
FEDERAL. AGENTS INVESTJC AT.
ING AGREEMENT TO RAISE
PRICE OF BREAD.
Government Officials will Make Ma.
tiOn-Wide Probe to Ascertain Price
Of Brcad-Demand for Embargo
OH Wheat and Flour.

Chicago, Sept 25.-An Investigation
has been begun into the alleged
agreement Of the Master Bakers AS
sociation to raise the price of bread
from five to six cents. The federal
prosecutor is trying to obtain evidence
to present to the grand jury.
Washington, Sept 25.--The federal
machinery has been started to deal
with the continued increase in the
price of bread throughout the coun-
try. The federal trade commission
and department of justice have begun
countrywide probe to ascertain the
cause. The various government de-
partments are swamped with com.
plants, suggesting an elnoargo OF
wheat and flour exports as 4 remedy
| Bakers organizations have sent pc.
titions declaring that unless an EN-.
barge is imposed on raw materials
they will be forced to send prices ur
| to ten cents loaf. The farmers
would be the principal losers by ar
embargo. There is little likelihood OF
any action affecting the selling price
Federal officials will take summar,
action under the antitrust laws il
they find combinations are conspir
ing to increase the price.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-09-27
WATSON ASKS COOPERATION
TO URGE FORMATION OF LOAN
ASSOCIATIONS.
Secretary of Farm Loan Board Sug-
gests Letter to Commissioners of
Agriculture.

Columbia, Sept. 25.-E. j. Watson,
president Of the National Association
Of Commissioners of Agriculture, will
issue a circular today to all commits
siOners of agriculture in the United
States urging them to get in ouch
with the national farm loan board
and endeavOr to give them complete
and active cooperation in the matter
OF the formation Of farm loan asso-
Citations. The circular will be issued
by Mr.. Watson in consequence Of a
letter he received from w. w. Flan-
nagan, secretary q. the farm loan
board at Washington
Mr.. Flanagan suggeste. to Mr..
Watson that circular issued ~ Him
and addressed to the commissioners
of agriculture throughout the country
would doubtless be Of considerable
value in the promotion Of the organi-
zation of farm loan associations and
would be the means of creating more
definite plans Of cooperation between
the commissioners of agriculture and
the board. s$S;
1T Is my Judgment wrote Mr..
Flanagan, that anything done by
the commissioners of agriculture in
any of the States will be perfectly
satisfactory to this board. especially
II it facilitates the organization or
promotes the loan associations
Mr., Watson says that the organiza-
tfon Of the loan associations in this
State is proceeding rapidly At the
suggestion Of the Kershaw loan asso-
citation arrangements are being made
for the associations OF the State to
correspond with each other with a
view of launching q definite move.
ment to secure the location of one
OF the IL regional banks at Columbia
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-09-27
GOOD CITIZENS MEETING.
HON. Il. G. MLEOD, j. X. BREED
EN- AND IL. .. PURDY TO BE
SPEAKERS.
Meeting Will he Arranged for by WO-
men, but All of Exercises Will DC
Given Over to Mcn-TO Be Held i'm
Opera House at $3.50 O'clock, Sum
day, October 1st.

The Womans Christian Temperance
Union all over the world is composed
of Christian workers fl ON all of the
evangelical denominations The same
is true in South Carolina, and the
same is true in Sumter. The Trinity
Methodist church has been chosen for
the meeting place of the convention,
but it is earnestly desired that all of
the other Sumter congregations feel
that they have part in the conven-
ton and attend the sessions in full
force.
One of the most interesting sessions
to be held during the convention will
be the Good Citizens meeting. This
will be held in the opera house, $50
O'Clock Sunday afternoon, October 1st.
The ladies have planned this meeting,
but, for once, will sit quietly and listen
to the gentlemen. Mr.. II. L. Birch
ard, secretary of the Y. M. c. A. will
preside over the meeting. DIR. w J.
MCKAY Will conduct devotional exer-
cises. Short talks will be given by
Judge r. o. Purdy, known all over the
State for his prohibition work, and
Mr.. John X. Breeder, one of Sbuth
Cardinals leading liquor fighters. Hon.
Thomas Mcleod OF Bishopville will
deliver the address,. ~
Mr.. Mcleod is a live, wide-awake
speaker ,one whom everybody enjoys
hearing. All of the special music on
that afternoon, will be rendered by
gentlemen.
The entire meeting will be aioftg
the line Of law enforcement ledding
to national prohibition.
1t is earnestly hoped that citizens
throughout the town and county will
attend this uplifting meeting,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-09-27
GERMANS MOVED DOWN.
Ateacks sn French I'ositions Result
CaIy In Great Loss.

Paris. Sept. 22.--Continuing the
snovH 70 check the allies offensive in
the Somme region, the Germans
launched several counter attacks
against French positions at Priez and
RAncourt All attacks were unsuccess.
fol. The Teutons who were hurled
against French positions were moved
down by the French guns.
Ths Ssrvans are continuing their
pursuit Of the retreatsng Bulgarians
and have reached the outskirts of
Reliant