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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-05-03
nllnlai BILL. ASGusEs AguSE
rAAN ~ ExTEND SERVICE Is
tt ABANDONED.
Proposcd to Incrcasc Army by Enlist
fne Every Unmarried Man Bctwcen
Ages OF ~ and n.

London. April s7.-,A bill providing
for extension OK military service was
introduced in the house OF commons
today but aroused such opposition
that the government announced 1t
would NOT press the measure Walter
Hume Long. prssident ol the local
government board. placed the bill De-
fore the house. saying il was The in =
tsntion OF the government 10 enlist
svery unmarried man between the
agss of Is and n. He said one month
would be allowed before the bill. II
passsd. went into effect.
mr Edward Carson denounced the
bill - unfair. He was particularly OPP
posed TO the clause extending the SER
vice q men on rhs expiration oil the
periods for which they enlisted.
? G&sphsn Walsh. Labor member.
caused the house to break out In
cheers by demanding immediate In
trodpction Of .. measure for general
compulsion " the military situation
dsmanded Il.
n was announced later that the
eovsssmsht had Withdrawn tho mill
tary service bin. owing to the strong
opposltion h the house. 1t was un-
dsrstood that the bill. smbodyins cer-
tain aspscts Of the proposals outlined
IA tAs report Of the sscret session al
vhieh recruiting was taken. had been
apprevsd oy the ministry and the
oEmy ceuncil.
v1thdrAwsl Of Mr.. Longs bill,
Ntieh provides for bringing into ser-
v1cs every unmarried man between 1S
an4 IS and prolonEing for the dura.
tion - the war the service Of all time
sxpirod man and territorials. left the
eoeueion Of unattested married men tc
- dealt with later. The discussion
thae followed the Introduction Of the
bill showed that the measure was op.
ressd by all parties a. unfair. several
snembers urging that nothing but al
round oompulsion would prove salts.
\ tastory. q
Pressed to state what course the
government proposed to adopt Pre-.
mier Asouith said he could nok be ex,
psctsd TO reply on the spur OF tho
~ou.ent. but would announce the de-
casson next week. 1t IL understood
that two alternatives are before tn,
govsrnment. whether to introduce ,
till hrihging into operation the pro
pcpeh conceruing unmarried non
4ven IN the rremisr's ssatement a
~ eecret session OF the house Of com
uaoust or proceed at'onee TO the adop
,ucn OF unis crsslI service.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-05-03

Columbia, April 29.-The Rev.
Whitfield Brooks Wharton, superin-
tendent Of Epworth orphanage. died
yesterday afternoon at 12:45 o'clock
at his home here. He had been in
failing health for some months, and
IN February went to Johns Hopkins
hospital. but was too weak to under
go an operation. He returned home
about three weeks ago. The funeral
services will be held at the late resi-.
dence on the Epworth campus at 4
O'Clock this afternoon, and the in
terment will be at Waterloo, Laurens
county, tomorrow.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-05-03

The funeral services over the re-
mains o. Ashley Edward Merrimon
were held at the residence of his
brother, A. Mcrrimon. on Broad
street Monday afternoon at o'clock
and were simple. but affecting. The
services wcro conducted by the Rev.
". =. Thayer. pastor of the First Bap-
tist church Of Sumter OF which the
decsassd was member and tile large
satherins of friends Of the deceased
and OF the fsrily were toached ~
Nr Thayer's Impressive words during
the service.
A large body OF friends also accom-
panied the body to tho cemetery
where the final exercises were held
and the grave was piled high with
beautiful flowers. sent by loving
frisnda Amsng the numerous hand
some floral tributes were those from
the student body at the University,
from the University. from the law as.
sociation OF the senior class.
The pail bearers were Messrs. Ray
mon Schwartz. w. M. Reynolds. Ar
chile Wilder. Robert Wilson, Shannon.
wallace president of the class, ].
Mob. Dabbs, president of the Uni
vsrsity student body. Henry C. Jen4
ninss. j. b. Duhle. DR.. w. s. Curreli
and Prof. e. Marion Rucker. president
OF the University and head OF the law
department Of the University, re-
spectively. represented the University
at the funeral and the following stu
dents from tho university were also
In attendance: Thompson. Love, Cur
tis' Ehrlich. Giliam. Barr, Pender.
cossshaii. Brearley and Mcmillan.
Turtletaub and Beattie.
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Death.
From The Daily Item, May 1.

from The Daily Item, May 1.
Mrs Lena Solomons, widow of the
'ate Henry Solomons, died at $3.50
Sunday afternoon at the Tourney Hos
pitai, where she was brought from
Ashevillc about three weeks ago i'm the
hopes that the change might do her
good She was about eighty years of
age and had been I'm n critical condi-
tion for some time.
The funeral services were held this
morning at the residence Of Mr.
charles ID. Schwartz on Washington
street and at the Jewish Cemetery.
where the interment was held, the
services being conducted by Rev. Da-
via Klein, pastor Of Temple Sinai.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-05-03
yE1ERlAs IN ANNUAL PARADE
CLOSING DAY OF CONFEDERATE
REUNION Ar ROCK HILL A
GREAT SUCCESS.
To Meet at Chcster--Gcn. league Re-
elected Commander, Col. w. A.
Clark TO Command 1st Brigade.

Rock Hill, April 2s.-The closing
day of tho State Confederate Reunion
has been called by veterans in attend
ance one of the best In history. The
Dig event Of the reunion was the pa
.rade this afternoon which took place
ander halmy skies. The thin gray line
was cheered by thousands Of enthu.i-
'astic citizens and visitors. Capt. j.
W. Marshall. CHIEF marshal of the oc-
casion. q veteran who sits OH a horse
like Centaur, with mis- assistants,
headed the parade and followins
him was Gov. Manning and staff
Omar Temple band preceded the
catawts Rites undcr capt. McEad-
den, who cscorted Cen. b. II. Teaguc
and staN.
There were 1870 veterans on foo,
anu iifiy-eight autos filed with them.
Gen. irvine G. Walker. seated under
a beautiful palm tree and surrounded
hy sponsors and children of the Con-
iederacy. was in the next auto, and
followed by autos containing sponsors
and lnaids of honor. Then came the
rewly formed "E. M. Law Chapter,
Children Of the Confederacy," follow
cd by BOY Scouts, one hundred strong.
under Scout Commissioner Frank Con-
don. There We're also over nine hun
ded "iaAaop students in. the pa
ade.
AZ The business meeting this morn
ing Cen, Il. H. league was reelected
thyisica commander. Col w. A. Clark.
or Columbia. succeeded the late Gen.
IL. III. Newton as commander of 1st
brigade. Chester was chosen as the
next meeting place.
At the meeting of the United Sons
of Confederate Veterans today, much
enthusiasm prevailed. A telegram was
received announcing the formation of
new camp at Williston. The follow
elected; Division commander, w.
Rothrock, Aiken; adjutant,; j, l. Nc
Carter; commander 1st brigade, d. A.
spivey. Conway; End brigade, ]. M.
Richardson. Aiken; 3rd brigade, Ar
thur L. CASTOR, Chester; j. M. Nc
Carter. ex-commander, quartermaster;
f. +. Henderson. Aiken, division in
spector; DIR. j. III. Hawkins, Olanta.
surgeon general; DR.. A. M. Brailsford.
Mullins, Judge Advocate; M. l.. b.
Anderson. commander; II. Y. Simp-
son, chaplain.
Gov. Manning received quite an
ovation at the reunion and this after
noon he was escorted to tho train by
a large delegation OF representative
citizens and by band. The ball took
place tonight at Friedheim's Hall.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-05-03
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEET.
ING.

Democratic County Executive Com.
mittee Organized-EnrOllm Com
mittees OF Precinct Clubs Appoint.
| ed.
Immediately upon the adjournment
OF the County Convention the County
Democratic Executive Committee was
called together and the organization
for the campaign was completed by
the reelection Of H. G. Osteen as
secretary and treasurer.
County Chairman Clifton informed
the committee that a complete new
enrolment Of all the clubs is required
each general election year by the pri-
mary election law passed by the leg
islature of 1915. He read the follow
ing letter from State Chairman John
Gary Evans bearing upon this mat
ter:
Mr.. John H. Clifton, County Chair
man. Sumter. S. C.
have your letter in which YOU
ask me if it is necessary under the
act of 1915, known as the Primary
Act, to have new enrolment for the
Primary Election for this year. 1t is
absolutely necessary. The legislature.
as you state. merely enacted the rules
or the party, and these rules require
that there should be new enrolment
every general election year. 1t was
the intention of the trainers of these
rules that this should be, as it was
fully debated and discussed.
With kindest regards
Very truly yours,
JOHN GARY EVANS,
State Chairman.
Spartanburg, April 27, 1915.
The appointment of the enrolment
committees Of the various clubs was
then taken up and completed as fol-
lows:
Ward III. c. Haynsworth. II. L.
Scarborough, w. II. Wells.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-05-03

ventiOn adopt rule to prevent cranks
and notoriety sekers, who represent
no faction, cause, or principle, pecom-
ing candidates and taking UP the time
Of representative candidates and the
people that attend the campaign meet
ings The rule might be ono similar
to the rule successfully enforced in
many States whereby no man may be-
come candidate in a party primary
until he has filed a petition signed by
at least five per cent. Of the voters
who participated in the last preced-
ing primary election Of his party. Any
candidate who represents anything, or
who has any following and friends
could comply with this rule, and it
would keep out the cranks.
Mr.. Jennings agreed that such a
rule would be advantageous.
Mr.. r. d. Epps said he was oppos-
ed to the adoption of a rule requiring
a petition signed by as much as five
per cent. Of the vote. as it would be
too great a hardship on men who de.
sired to become candidates for State
Offices
Mr.. T. e. Richardson suggested that
the petition be signed by five per cent.
Of the voters in the county in which
the candidate resides.
MIR. Jennings moved the adoption
of the Vinson resolution with the
amendment that the State convention
be requested to formulate a rule that
would eliminate candidates who are
not representative.
'Afer some further discussion the
Vinson resolution was adopted by a
vote Of 70 to Is.
The next business was the election
OF the County Chairman. J. H. Cliff
ION was nominated and elected by ac-
C.amation.
There being no further business be-
fore the convention 1t adjourned.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-05-03
Uncle Rcmus Musical.

An Unclo Remus musical will be
gwen at the Baker school Friday, May
"t"' AT o:oo o'clock. for tho benefit
OF the school Admission 10 and 25
ceh's' sumter talent will assist in
'ne concert "A chicken supper will
be served.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-05-03
Wells School Closes Friday.

Wells School at Rocky Bluff will
close on Friday with appropriate ex.
ercises that evening at the school at 8
O'Clock. The public is cordially in
vited to attend. !
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-05-03

Ward 2-R. j. Bland. J. H. Clifton,
Robert o. Purdy, Jr.
Ward 3-S. F. Stoudenmire, H. Al
Moses, j. p. Booth. ay
Ward 4-E. 1. Reardon, s. o'Quinn,
G. A. Brown.
Concord-J. NJ. wertz, T. b. Brun-
son. G. w. Mahoney.
Dalzell-A. F. Smith, 8. F. Moore.
A. p. Vinson.
DuBose-R. Yates M. r. Rivers
T. J. DuBose.
Earle-W. M. Broadway, H. ID. Tin.
dal, j. A. Cooper.
Farmers-James Bradford, =. NJ.
Pitts, T. M. Mcleod.
Hagood-W. J. Sanders, A. T., San.
ders. B. F. Myers.
Manchester-G. T. Geddings, Robt.
Christmas, F. M. Coulter.
Mayesville-R. ]. Mayes. sr., J. II.
Burgess, Robert Muldrow.
- ~. SdoSueus D. ~. Ou-
Yer. w. D. Mcleod. aSs
Pisgah-E. p. Brown, j. e. buPre.
]. L. Gillis.
Pleasant Grove-w. w. Cunning
ham. ]. r. Goodman, H. T. Goodman.
Privateer-S. B. Kolb. w. O., Cain,
A. P. Hinson.
Rafting Creek-w. c. Harllee. T.
j. Brown, ]. A. Reames.
Reid's-T. H. Osteen, Blanding Ar
dis. Robert Ardis Jr.
Salem-E. w. Dabbs, Jr., L. G. Tis-
dale. H. D. Warren.
Shiloh-W. w. Green, H. c. Weaver.
II. G. Player.
Stateburg-James Simons, Richard
Richardson, s. w. Gillespie.
! Tayiors-J. e. Truluck, M. e. rru-
luck, A. H. Truluck.
Trinity-T. ]. Keels. E. G. Keeis,
J. T. Dennis.
Wedgefield-E. e. Aycock. DIR. NJ.
L. Parler. w. H. Ramsey.
Zoar-R. G. Jones, r. M. Jones. J.
B. Britton.
New club roll books will be furnish
ed as soon as same can be obtained
from the State Executive Committee,
whose duty it is, under the law, to
furnish the roll books. Due notice
OF the date and place of opening the
Club roll books will be given.
Borden club having failed to meet
and re-organize on April 22nd, the re-
Mlar date for the club meeting a res
|olution was adopted authorizing ana
directing the officers Of Borden club
to meet on May Goth for the purpose
Tof re-organizing and electing officers
to serve for the ensuing two years.
Two weeks notice of the place of
meeting for reorganization will be
given-the meeting place to bs
Emanuel & Cos store at Borden. W
/ There being no further business
the Executive Committee adjourned
to meet at the call Of the County
Chairman. y.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-05-03
The COUNTY CONVENTION.
SUMTER. COUNTY DEMOCRATS
UNANIMOUSLY ADOPT RESO.
LUTIONS ENDORSING GOV.
MANNING AND PRES
IDENT.

MANNING AND PRES
IDENT.
County Convention Was One of the
Most Representative Held in Years.
Every Club Except Ono had a Fun
Delegation Present--Gov. Manning
Present rs Delegate from Ward 1
Club--Was Elected by Acclamation
to Head the Delegation to the State
Convcntion-Callcd on for Speech.
The County Convention which met
IN the Court House today was one Of
The most representative and harmon
ioas gatherings Of Sumter County
democrats that has been held In
years. Every club in the county. save
one, was represented by full delega-
ton. The convention was called to or
der by County Chairman J. II. Clifton
It l1.do and the meeting was imtne-
dlate!y organized by the election of
ar. Clifton as temporary chairman
and ii. q. osteen as temporary secre-
airy 0n motion OF Col. m d. Lee
the election of credentials commit
tee las dispensed with, as no notice
ot- contests and protests had been
hled. The roll Of clubs was called,
he duly elected delegates were en-
rolled and tho roll OF the convention
was Geclarcd completed. on motion
the temporary organization was made
permanent. Chairman Clifton de-
oiarcd the convention ready for busi-
Ness.
Mr. IL. ID. Tindal, of Earle club.
olsored the follow ing resolution en-
dOrsinS the administration of Gov. r.
/. Manning and moved Its adoption.
Whereare Earle Club has unani-
mously endorsed the administration Of
Gov. Richard i. Manning, feeling
that he has done his full duty to
South Carolina in an impartial and
courageous manner
Therefore we present this resolu-
ton to the Sumter County Convention,
asking it's hearty endorsement. and
to all OF our State
Democrats that Gov Manning be Civ
EN- their whOle-hearted support so
that he can continue for the next two
years the work that he has so emil
nently undertaken and furthered dur
Ing his present term of office.
Offered by Earle Democratic Club.
Mr.. c. f. Stubs seconded the resolu-
ton and moved that it be adopted by
a rising vote. The resolution was
adopted by a unanimous vote, amid
cheers.
On motion of Mr.. S. O'Quinn q COM
mittee of three was appointed by the
Chairman to prepare suitable resolu-
tions endorsing the administration Of
President Woodrow Wilson The COM
mittee appointed was S. O'Quinn, r.
ID. Lee and L. ID. Jennings.
On motion of ID. ID. Noise, Gov. II.
Manning was requested to address
the convention.
The governor thanked the Demo-
Gratis Of Sumter, all his friends, for
this evidence Of their continued con-
ddence and friendship. Such express
sions from his home friends was
appreciated. He said that his
watchword in the last campaign was
enforcement of law. He had kept
faith with the people and had car
ried out his pledges; that he would
20 into the coming campaign with re-
1ewed promise to enforce the laws,
promote education, upbuild the mater
al interests of the State and upbuild
no character of South Carolina citi-
:enship. He had no apology to make
or his administration; he would stand
!rm for law and order and would al
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-05-03

Coat Suits for Final Sale.
That's tomorrow. Every coat suit
IN the store goes at LIZ price. Read
the big nd. Schwartz Bros.-Adyt
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-05-03
You'll BE Glad In Know

You can get your pick now from the
Schwarts coat suit stock. and pay just
l-2 price. Sale starts tomorrow
Adyt.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-06-27
OUT ON PL0YER

Louis ]. Petit, who is a director OF
the c., NJ. & st. P. Ry. Co., and who
belongs to the Phantom club, came to
the city Saturday, to attend the an
nual meeting of the club, in a special
car carrying the outside members of
the club. Mr.. Petit entertained his
fellow Phantoms at breakfast Satur-
day morning and at a dinner Sunday
evening. At the latter event in addi-
ton to the club members there were
Justice NJ. B. Rosenberg, Walter Alex
ander. Senator A. L. Kreutzer, c. 5.
Gilbert and B. F. Wilson. The mem
bers of the club who participated in
the outing were Judge James G. Jen-
kins. Gerry w. Hazelton, George r.
Peck, Gen. Frederick c. Winkler, Chief
Justice John B. Winslow, Judge Ferdi-
nand A. Geiger, Eugene w. Chain, Will
liam Ward Wright, William H. os-
borne. Louis ]. Petit and John G. Greg
ory. in addition to Mr.. Brown, the host
of the occasion.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-06-27
MELANG SENGPIEL WEDDING

A very pretty and dainty wedding
was solemnized at the home of Mrs.
jamie Melang at 10 a. M, Wednesday
June n, Rev. D. J. Williams, of the
First Presbyterian church, officiating,
who united in the bonds of wedlock
Miss Ruth Melang and DR.. John V.
Sengpiel, both of this city.
The bride was handsomely attired in
gray travelling suit of pussy-willow
taffeta with hat of Milan hemp COM
bined with georgette crepe, pink roses,
and paradise feathers, and carried a
bridal bouquet of roses and lilies of the
valley.
After the wedding ceremony, the
bridal party, which was composed of
a few immediate relatives of the bride
and groom, repaired to the dining
room, where a dainty four course
luncheon was served.
The home was beautifully decor
ated with palms and American beauty
roses, the color scheme being pink and
VIII tie.
DR.. and Mrs. Sengpiel stole a
march on their many friends who
were awaiting them at the Chicago
& Northwestern depot, and motored
to Kelly where they caught the noon
train for honeymoon trip to Mil
waukee, Madison, Chicago, and other
points. They will be at home to their
friends in Wausau after August LIST.
Mrs. Sengpiel is a daughter of Mrs.
jamie Melang, who has conducted a
millinery business here for the past
twelve years. She is a graduate of
the 1914 class of the Wausau High
school and has since conducted a
fancy work and embroidery business
in connection with her mothers mil
linely parlors. Her winning person
ality and sweetness of character has
endeared her to all who know her.
DR.. Sengpiel is the son of Ms.
Louise SeHSpleI VI I1lSHldHu, WIS.,, anu
is a graduate of the Highland High
school, at Highland, Wis, of the Madi-
son Business college at Madison, and
of Marquette College of Dentistry
of Milwaukee, and is in partnership with
his brother, DR.. W. ]. Sengpiel, and is
one of the proprietors of the firm OF
the Wausau Dentists. He is young
man of unreproachable character and
sterling qualities and we predict for
the happy couple prosperous future
May Dan Cupid send us many more
like this.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-06-27
SPECIAL TO CAMP DOUGLAS

About 200 excursionists boarded a
special ST. Paul train from this city
Sunday on trip to Camp Douglas,
visitors being relatives and friends
of Co. G, now encamped there, re-
turning yesterday morning. They also
had the pleasure of seeing a number
of regiments or parade; also witnessed
the drilling of several squads of
rockies" 1t is reported that there
were about $4,000 visitors on the
grounds that day. All report most
enjoyable trip and found the soldier
boys well and in good spirits.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-06-27
BANQUET FOR NJ. B. ROSENBERRY

This evening at the Wausau Country
club a banquet will be given by the
Marathon Bar association, in honor
of Justice NJ. B. Rosenberg. The as
sociation had planned gathering of
this nature ever since Mr.. Rosen-
berry's appointment to she supreme
court, and as he was here making ar
engagements for his final departure,
the time was opportune. Invitations
have been extended to all of the mem
bers of the supreme court, and it is
expected that several of that body
will be present. Chief Justice John
B. Winslow, who has been visiting in
the city for a week past, will be
present.
L. A. Pradt will act as POSTMASTER,
and Neal Brown will speak on, "At the
Bar and Elsewhere" A. L. Kreutzer
on. Brother and Friend" Chief Jus
tice ]. B. Winslow on, ''On the Bench; P"
Justice NJ. B. Rosenberg will respond.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-06-27

The Tuesday Musical club held a
business meeting at the Wausau club
yesterday afternoon.
Mrs. A w. Trevitt will entertain
at auction Wednesday afternoon at her
home on Fourth street
Northern Star Hive, Ladies of the
Maccabees, are having card party
at Elks' hall this afternoon.
The members of the Presbyterian
church and Sunday school will hold
their annual picnic on Friday, July
7th.
The Sunday school of lions Evan
gelical Lutheran church enjoyed a
picnic at the Fair grounds Sunday af-
ternoon.
Miss Virginia Manson entertained
a number of friends informally at tea
on Saturday afternoon for her cousin,
Mrs. w. L. Blackman of Hinsdale, Ill.
The Garden club met at the home Of
Mrs. M. G. Ewing this afternoon at
three o'clock. A paper on pests and
Flower Diseases" was given by Mrs.
w. H. Nablo.
Mrs. Edward Nicolls entertained a
number of friends at tea on Thurs
day afternoon in honor of her daugh-
ter, Mrs. w. L. Blackman of Hinsdale,
ILL.,, who is a guest at the Nicolls home.
On Wednesday evening informal
dancing parties were given at the
Armory and Elks' hall, honoring Com
pany G, W. N. G. A large number
were present at both parties.
Mrs. C. A. Barwig was hostess at
a pleasant auction party given at her
| home on Friday afternoon. The COM
| pany included twenty guests and the
favors at the five tables were won by
Mrs. Fred Burt and Mrs. ]. NJ. Kuebler.
| A delicious lunch was served at five
o'clock. Mrs. S. Livingston of Chicago,
was an out-of-town guest.
| The Ladies aid society of the First
| Presbyterian church will hold a parcel
post sale in connection with the aid
meeting at the church parlors to-
morrow afternoon. Refreshments will
be served free to the purchasers. The
sale will be held from three to five
o'clock.
A. c. Hebner, who has been superin-
tendent of the Schofield schools, was
the honored guest at a reception and
dancing party Friday evening given
by the alumni of the school of that
place. Mr.. Hebner has accepted a
position in West Milwaukee for the
coming year.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-06-27

For Rent-A flye-room fat, 200 For
est st. Inquire at First National Bank.