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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-06-21

Boy Runs Car into Ditch.

The two little sons of Mr.. S. ].
scarborough were out riding in their
fathers auto one day last week and
the one driving the car, not more than
IL years old, lost control of the steer
Ing gear and ran into the deep ditch
between here and Lynches river. COM
pletely upsetting the car. Neither of
the little boys were hurt, but the
car was badly broken up.
In most of the States no one under
sixteen years of age is allowed to
drive car. Here we see even little
DIT OF girl not only driving the car
out have both hands off the steering
gear liking her hair as she was driy.
ing through Main street, when some
terrible accident happens, it may be
lives lost, 1t will he too late then to
stop kids from driving.-Bishopyi,
Leader and Vindicator.
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FEDERAL INCOME TAX.
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Collector Calls Attention tn Final
Date.

Columbia, June I'D. c. Hey
ward. collector of internal revenue
for the district Of South Carolina. is
calling to the attention Of all corpor-
ations and individuals liable for the
federal income tax that payment OF
this tax must be made on or before
June 3d. Notices have been sent
to practically all Of those liable
and should for any reason a corpora
ton or individual be in doubt as to
the amount due the information may
be obtained from the collectors Of
fee. = = fs;j~l
The regulations require that all
remittances for this tax be made i'm
either Columbia or New York ex-
change or by postoflice or express
money order or cash.
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RUSSIANS DRIVING ON.
>, y ~ =
Great Offensive ON Galician Front is
Still Unchecked.

Petrograd. June 17.-Thc Rus
slams continue to make progress along
the entire line. though the Austrians
are stiffening their resistance in Cali
cia. where they have been reinforced
by the Germans. The Russians are
daily capturing many enemy soldiers.
The Austrian bridge head positions
along the Strypa river are under
heavy fire.
There Is increasing violence in the
artillery duels along the Cyino river
where Gen. Won Hindenbcre.s Ger
man army Is facing the Russians.
No official news has been received
concerning the reported fall of Czer-
nOwitz.
The Russian army southwest of
Lutsk is moving into Calicia, threat.
ening Lemberg.
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JUDGE JOHNSON. AN ell Dr.
Degree Conferred Upon Federal Jurist
by Erskine College.

Greenville, June 16.-Judge Jos. T.
of the Western district of South Car
olina. and former Congressman from
the 4th district, has received a let
ter from J. s. Moffatt, president of
Erskine college, informing him that
the board of trustees Of Erskine had
conferred upon him the honorary de-
gree. Of doctor of laws" Judge
Johnson is requested to attend the
commencement in 1917 and receive
the degree in a public and formal
way. 81.
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RAGSDALE IN CHAIR.
CarOlinian Prcsides Over the Lower
House.

CarOlinian Prcsides Over the Lower
House.
Washington, June 16.-Congress-
man Ragsdale was yesterday called to
the speakers chair and presided for
some time over the house while that
pody was transacting important busi-
ness. Although at the time Represen-
tative "Jim" Mann was fussing con-
siderably about certain features Of
the hughes nomination, which the
Democrats had criticised, the South
Carolina speaker pro tenn, did not call
MIN to order, believing that what the
Illinois man said could not hurt the
chances Of President Wilson for re-
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Wedding Bells at Dalzell.

Dalzell, June 14.--One Of the pref
tiest weddings of the season was SOL
emnized on Wednesday evening at
half after eight o'clock at the Dalzell
Methodist church, when Mr.. Lucius
Kenneth Jackson and Miss Kate M.
Cummings were united in the holy
bonds of wedlock in the presence of
a large concourse of relatives and
friends.
The Rev. w. j. Wilder of Horny, S.
c., cousin of the bride, performed
The ceremony. The church was
elaborately decorated with candles.
Southern smilax, ferns, potted plants
and roses, the color scheme being
green and white.
While the strains of Lohengrin's
bridal chorus were being charming
ly rendered by Miss Annie Moore of
Dalzell, in came the groom with his
best man, Mr.. Beacher Jackson of
Privateer. On the opposite side of
the church entered the beautiful
bride on the arm Of her charming
sister. Miss Pauline Cummings who
was maid Of honor. Slowly the
couples proceeded and took their
places Immediately in front Of the
chancel. the bride and groom coming
to a stand underneath an arch of
MI nd o. md q N
ornate wedding bell where the vows
were taken.
The bride was lovely, gowned in
pure white silk charmeuse and lace
over which the bridal veil flowed in
soft misty folds of graceful lOveliness,
enhancing the charm, purity and in
nocense Of her whose beauty seemed
ethereal. The wreath was composed
Of lilies of the valley. She wore no
ornaments save a necklace Of pearls.
She carried an exquisite bouquet of
bride roses and lilies of the valley.
Miss Pauline Cummings. the maid
of honor. was beautiful, gowned in
a creation of silk embroidered net
over nile green and carried a bouquet
Of lace fern and white carnations.
The gifts were numerous, useful and
beautiful, attesting the popularity Of
the young couple.
Mr.. Jackson is a prosperous farm
er near Sumter. A young man whose
sterling character and piety have
won for him name Of good repute
and many friends.
The bride Is a daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. j. T. Cummings. She is young
woman of unusual refinement, pos
sessed in the main of a sweet, broad
minded, piOus temperament which
endeared her to many, many hearts
OF the various religious demonstra-
tions In her community.
Immediately after the ceremony the |
of Mendelssohn's wedding
march pealed forth and the happy
young couple left in an automobile |
for their future home, located with
In two miles Of the city of Sumter, |
taking with them the best wishes of |
a host Of friends.
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Railway Men Stand Pat.

New York. June 17.-Presidcn.
Garretson OF the Order of Railroad
Conductors announced today that the
heads of. the big four railway broth
erl,oods will not reply formally to the
railway managers who suggested that
the union mems demands he arbitrat-
ID. Mr.. Garretson said his oral rc.
ply to the managers would stand,
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r1Ec,GEN PREPARE PoR TRIP.

"A Take Hoo Wagon and Hand
Mea Squads 20 Oranscbuiy Tourna-
mint.
From The Daily Item. Juno II.
The Sumter nremen are today pre-
pering for their departure early Mon
DAY morning for Orangeburg. where
they VIII be very much at tie Annual
State Firemen's Convention and
Tournament. The Sumter lads will
take with them a hose wagon and a
hand reel squad and they hope to
come In for some Of the prizes, but
they nave not tho same chances which
tney had In past years. whom they
have always made an excellent show
ing. ~.
In the nrst place Al Keels. their
star jumper. 10 not here: Jerry. their
beautiful sray, 10 no more and they
have not horse which they can count
On positively. Several OF the men
on this hand reel squad s-s green and
cannot be relied upon. an if they were
vstersna However. notwithsta ndins
these obstacles. the Sumter men hope
to make . creditable showing. The
horse and wsgon-the Jeff horse will
be taheu-sre being prepared today
for shipment Monday morning. A
number Cf the f,remen Will also go at
that time and others will 60 later.
Tho members Of the squalls are:
Hose wagon: r. e. Wilder. chief; ].
II Forbes. assistant chief and hy-
drant man; Ormsby Blanding. driver;
Ryan White. huffman; Dave Cuttino,
Brakeman: Harry Weeks. noxxleman:
Joe Chandler. hoseman,
Hand Reel squad: Il. II. White,
Dsuward Bultman. Henry spann.
Hugh Brown. Shepherd Nash,
Henry Brinkley. Ryan White. Ormsby
Banding. J. II. Forbes Ed Dunno
and Dave Cuttino.
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ElllllIllE l1llflIl,
vel'soa's Poaky At Hbmc
- AsPsd lrdoFpe,t -Atps RlRw
hypecnates OF Any Person who
o~la intere NsslOa in Tnteress Of
Ore~ &V'gs-Relnrcs ir Msyi-
~ inscrvcnticn Only ~ Last Re-
-Would E4largt Navy and

I Loghs Seas iS.--rhs platform
infprses W1lgan;A, policy as sound both
~ home and abroad. II chaliene % a
eeznparison q records with the Re-
psR)iceR party. ,pcinting out that
when the Democrats came into power
u found the country hampered hy
spoelnh priviiegsps viOitus, tari9. OBJ
soApts banking laws. foreign a6clrs
eeqninsted BY commr rcsal interests,
an % which abuses have been cor
revsd. II points out the crea-
Ucq Of tho federal trade commission
for, the prosectiopof Of the working man,
IN party rssims has improved and
sxtended the postal service and IL
nov ssekins the economic freedom
Of . tariff for revenue only. II
points 70 the creation of q nom
pa9tisan tariff commission. II bit
tsrIy condemns any, Americanisn.
w4ch ssle~s 0e4ppfacies sseinst
the govsrnmentf Tor the interests of
forsign nations and condemns any
political party which seeks the sup
pest Of such srpipi.AAons or indi-
vi1nais.
: Ths platform favors the snlarging
81 the navy and the formation Of an
army large enough 70 project Amsri-
c., with . reserve OF trained citizens.
H. sea&ss that u ". Tia govarnmsnt;s
duty to secure American interests
tnFoughout the world. II believes
thnt al people have Ne light to
expect protection from the state In
which they fve. 1t stated that It Is
thp duty Of America to Join II any
mfvement to protect small nations
ana TO maintain the security Of the
sses for unhindersd use by an ua-
ti4aa The party has regarded the
hvss Of citizens az Of more value
then the property OF citizens.
:rhs platform has : strong. pIanl,
aforing . friendly stay In MEXICO un-
til order = restored and belisvss In
intwvention only as . last resort, nee
ssSsry whom no delay Gan be allowed
1t Mxss the sstabllshmsnt OF q mer.
chat marine and indorsss the pend
~ chipping bill providing for . mcdi-
~ ownsrship of merchant ships.
Tht' eonssrvation OF natural rssources
h1avorsd. - Are plane to help make
fopuing moro probable. II favors
ned snal good roads. living wslse
fof all government employees and
pqu.sction for all labor.
The platform favors new system
for handling, public. health matters
fcr public improvements; the revision
OF the senate rules. 20 that body can
transact moro business; II recon-
mends the extsnsion' OF woman suf-
frsss by states on the same terms
O suhraGe - sivsn to men: indorsea
Whon's Philippine policy: demands
REFORMS In federal prisons: urges the
d4sisn OF machinery for tina con-
trci OF foods. and favors territorial
scvsrnmsnt for Alaska. Hawaii and
Porto Rica- a
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Hughes Starts Campaign.

washington. June 17.-Judge
hughes is arranging for a campaign
tour. lie leaves here. tomorrow for
Now York to confer with the Repub.
lican leaders.
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WENT THROUGH BRIDGE.

Fireman Killed and Engineer Fatally
Injured.
Harrisburg, Penn, June 17.-Fire-
man Kaufman was killed, and Engi-
neer Chilchoe was fatally injured
when a bridge washed out by rain
collapsed when the train passed over
1t. The engine fell into the creek.
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BRITISH DESTROYER SUNK.
Inc Eden Wrecked by Collision in
English Channel.

London. June 1.-THE British de.
s'royer Eden was sunk in the English
channel In a collision with anotber
vessel the admiralty announced to-
oay. Thirty-one- members of the
crew were saved. but three officers
are missing.
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GERMAN CRUISER DAMAGED.
Another Victim Of. Jutland Battle
Ldmps into Port for Repairs.

London, June 1.-THE German
cruiser Wonder Thanh which was bad
iy damaged in the sea fight off. Jut-
land, has just been towed into Will
helmshaven for repairs, says Hague
dispatch.
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British Liner Bupniuo

Liverpool. June 17.-Fire broke out
To-Day on the British liner Clan Rose
while anchored In the Mersey river.
and Is burning fiercely.
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ll{Dkts To ciliafl Mtk|
THRTTY-ONE CADETS FINISH
COLLEGE COURSE.
Medals and Prizes Distributed, at
Close Of Ycar-Address by DIR. Ellis

Charleston, June 15.-Despite bad
weather. many friends and relatives
Of the graduating class of the Citadel
gathered at the German Artillery hall
to witness the exercises which marked
the climax of the academic careers of
81 young men, the recipients of diplo-
mas, The cadet band added to the oc-
casipn by dispensing music. DR.. w.
7. Ellis Of. the faculty of Swarthmore
college delivered an exceptionally
strong address upon ''The World
Wars Challenge to American Patrio-
tism." Medals to the fortunate win
ners were presented. Col. o. j.
Bond, superintendent of the Citadel.
presided at the exercises.
Among the awards was the aca-
denlic medal which is given the first
honor graduate of the institution. Col.
e. M. Blythe of Greenville, a men,
ber Of the board Of visitors, present.
ed this to j. w. Mood, Jr., of Summer
ton, who also had the distinction of
being the senior captain of the cadet
battalion.
The White medal presented to the
captain Of the prize company went to
Cadet Captain A. A. Cook of Phila-
delphia, Pa. Capt. Cooks command,
which Is Company D, was the winner
OF the competitive drill held on Tues
day. This medal has been given an
nually for the past three years by Capt.
w. G. White Of Atlanta, graduate in
the class Of 1905. Thomas p. Lyles,
ia member, of the, board Of visitors,
presented the, trophy. -
The Star of the West medal, given
the school by DR.. B. H. league Of
Aiken in 1893, is competed for an
nually by the cadets and goes for one
year, +, the cadet proYing. himself in
competition with his schoolmates as
the most proficient in the manual Of
arms. Cadet Sergeant F. r. Rogers
Of Charleston was adjudged the WIN
ner in. the contest held yesterday af-
ternoon on Marion square. Mr.. Lyles
also presented the medal. !-
The athletic medal Of the school for
the second time was presented to
Cadet ], L. Weeks Of Charleston. The
presentation was made by John p.
Thomas Of Charleston, a member Of
the board Of visitors.
The marksman's medal was won by
Cadet T. B. Hayne of Congaree. He
made an average Of 90 per cent. in
this most important phase Of military
education. James H. Hammond of CO.
lumbia, 9 member Of the. board of
visitors, made the presentation.
The Wilson ring. which is presented
annually to the member of the grad
uating class adjudged by vote of his
classmates to be the best all round
man, went to Cadet T, d. Paulling of
st. Matthews. The presentation was
made for the first time by the donor
OF the ring, DR.. John o. Wilson of
Greenwood. president of Lander col
lege and former cadet at the Cita-
del.
The exercises were opened with an
invocation by the Rev. Mercer p.
Logan. d. D.. rector of st. Pahl's
Episcopal church.
Cadet James Anderson of Easley
delivered an address. Americas Call
to Arms"
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WOMEN ID #1EEX 4 FIIsIiHi1i. i { i,
WILL RESUME CAMPAIGN FOR
EQUAL SUFFRAGE.
Say They Are Not Satisfied With Dem
Ocratic Plank and Will Demand
Much More in End.

St. Louis, June 16.-Leaders of both
the Woman's party and the National
Woman Suffrage association
united in denouncing as made
quate the suffrage plank of the DEM
ocratic platform and said they would
resume their fight in con-
gress for national recognition.
We shall return to Washington as
quickly as possible" Miss Ann Martin,
chairman Of the Woman's party, said.
I'VE are going to give the Democratic
congress one more chance to make
good before adjournment. If it does
not see fit to pass a constitutional
amendment. war will follow.
Some of the Democratic leaders
pretend to see. a declaration of ma
tional suffrage in the plank they have
given us. I do not so interpret it.
But we shall give congressional lead
ers every chance to read that interpre-
tation, into it If they want to. I re-
gard the Democratic plank as weaker
than the Republican. The preamble
Of the latter, at least, is regarded by
some as giving national Endorsement
to suffrage.
Thus far We have not worked out
details Of our plans for fighting the
Democratic party this fall. for we
have hopes that the congressional
leaders will see the light. But If they
continue to oppose us. we will fight
them. And it will be a good fight,
too. We have 100000 women
voters, 100000 in cash, a good cause
and determined spirit. With all of
these We can not help but win."
T Immediately after the adjournment
Mrs. Carrie Chapman Gait, president
,of the National association, called a
special meeting Of her national board
and later issued the following official
statement:
mo suffragis. who was present at
the convention today could misunder-
pref either the speeches or the action
taken by the Democratic party in
adopting the alleged woman suffrage
plank in its national platform.
= rThe Democrats admitted freely in
their speeches that political exigency'
demanded some kind of q suffrage
plank and they thought to hoodwink
the women by a tumble of words that
were designed to meet the situation
but in no sense succeeded.
"The ,socalled suffrage plank, which
they adopted. after bursts Of eloqeunce
that were far more frank than intelii-
gent! can not be expected to win the
presidential campaign for them. But
1t may well be expected to win the
antagonism of millions of men and
women voters in all parts of the coun-
try.
If the plank adopted today is the
presidents choice the world may just
~ accuse him OF descending to the
tricks Of the cheapest politicians in
order to bid for votes by Haunting a
plank that may be interpreted in as
many ways es there are people,"
Mrs. Gait also sent the following
telegram to President Wilson:
Inasmuch as Gov. Ferguson of
Texas and Senator Walsh Of Montana
made diametrically opposite state
ments In the Democratic convention
with regard to your attitude towards
the suffrage plank adopted by the
convention we apply to you directly
to state your position on the plank
and give your precise Interpretation
OF it's meaning"
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Marriage License Record,

a Incense to marry has been granted
10 Willie McCutchen and Rosa Pringlc
Of Sumter,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-06-21

Mrs. =. A. McMurray OF York coun
" u Whiting relatives ir the city.
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The Boys Corn. and, Pig Club, Of
Lee county held an iptexestinE and
profitable session In, Rishopvillel Wed
.nesday under the direction. of. State
Supervisor Of Boxs Clubs. 4 L. Ia
ker and County Demonstration Agent
$. N. Welsh. The club held Its session
in the auditorium of. the. graded
school. beginning at 11No'ciock. when
Hon. T. q. Mcleod. who. presided,
called the meeting !, to order. Mrs.
~. b. McCutchen. sang solo. and
Mr.. Mcleod, In. q few well chosen
words. welcomed the boys and others
who were present. and the regular
,prograwme was then taken up.
Mr.. w. r. Elliott. Of wsnnsboro. the
first speaker discussed fertilization
and soil building: Prof. Calvin. of
Clemson College. made . brief and
practical address. on the Care and
Tesdips Of Lave, Stock. with particular
application to the raising and care of
hogs for profit: Mr.. Charles e. Com
nAander. president of. the Florence
Savings Bank, made a ten minute talk
on. Thrift; DR.. w. w. Long. Direc-
tor Of the Farm Demonstration Work
IN South Carolina. spoke Of the edu-
cation Of the boys a. formers and the
boys place oHIthe farm, stressing the
necessity for practical training and
edpcation Of the boys Of today to the
end that they may be able to apply
both business methods and scientific
knowledge to the problems Of farming
and farm management. He touched
upon the tendency Of the boys to
leave the farm and seek other lines
of business. and assorted that the boys
wero not a. rauch to blame Al their
fathers for this condition. He said
that, few fathers. applied. business
methods to the management Of their
boys after educating them. that the
usual policy Of q farmer was to per-
init thA college educated boy to work
on. the farm with no other hope Of re-
ward than the expectation Of gettins
It all when "the. old folks died." Sell
dom do you hear of q farmer taking
his SON into partnership, although II
Ia. the. rule. not the exception for the
merchant. lawyer or doctor to make q
partner of his son and change the
Isign over the door OF their place OF
business. The farmer, II he wants ia
Keep bis boy on the farm. must real.
Iize that the boy IL q man. with q
mans ambitions. and II he Is worth
anything will not be content to work
year after year on the farm waiting
for the old folks to die before he can
have ANYTHING Of his own. DR.. Long
discussed the work that the Farm
Demonstration Agents have done and
are. doing for the up-building OF
South Carolina He said that they arc
an earnest and consecrated corps OF
men who are giving for the good OF
the people far more than they receive
and were II not for this disinterested
devotion to their work the measure
Of success that has been attained and
the foundation that has been laid for
greater success in the years to come
would not be possible. He admonish-
cd the boys to put their hearts and
minds into the work that they are
now doing and to leave nothing un-
done to make the most of the oppor-
tunity that Is given them to acquire
practical knowledge.
/ Mr.. Ia 4. Baker was the last speak
er. He outlined the work of the
Pig Club and gave the boys practical
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Take Hose Wagon and Hand
bAea Squads To Orsnscbuig Tourna-
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'-'~ss>~S shso ess0 "oHN thdS tncy aTS
now doing and to leave nothing un-
done to make the most of the oppor-
tunity that Is given them to acquire
practical knowledge.
Z Mr.. L. J.. Baker was the last speak
er. He outlined the work OF the
Pig Club and gave the boys practical
instruction In respect to keeping IL
record Of the cost of caring for and
feeding their pigs and explained how
the pigs would be judged at the close
Of the years work.
At the close Of the session the club
boys. the speakers and a few guests
were taken In automobile to the opera
house where q delightful luncheon
was served. the party being the
guests Of the Bank Of Bishopville.
which not only entertained the Corn
and Pig Club for the day. but has
evinced substantial interest in the
organization from It's inception and is
furnishing the money for the boys
to purchase registered pigs. In order
that they may have the very bes.
stock with which to carry on their
work. The luncheon was concluded
with brief after dinner speeches by
DR.. Long. c. K. Commander. w. r.
Elliott. Rev. q. p. Watson. H. g..
Osteen. and III. 8. Cunningham, who
we're called on by Hon. T. G.. Mcleod,
who acted as toast master.
In the afternoon. after having their
pictures taken In front Of the Bank of
Bishopviile. the Pig Club boys were
taken to the ball game as the guests
OF the Bank of Bishopville, its pres.-
dent, MIR. II. w. Woodward ard
w. Rogers Scarborough, hav.
ing devoted the entire day to the on
tcrtsinment OF the boys. who will un-
remember the occasion as
one Of the pleasantest and most worth
while days Of their boyhood.