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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-30
New England Club to
Hold Off Wrangle on
Amateur Question Till
After National
By SANDY McNIBLICK

| Jesse GU1LFORD. teelst, has arrived
- in town to play in the national golf
tournament and all is serene.
Rumors have been flying thick and fast
| on the eve of the amateur championship
| of the United States at Merton next week
that the Woodland Golf Club. Auburndale
Mass would make n sensational last mnu-
ute stand to reinstate three of its men,
bers who were declared professionals in
| the spring by the United States Golf AS
| ISOLATION.
The principal figure involved was Francis
Ouimet, former open and amateur cham
pion of America, and hero in the hearts
Of hundreds of golf fans all over the coun-
try, because as mere youth he single
handed beat Vardon and Ray, two Of the
greatest players in the world at the time.
whisperlngs of the gossips had it that
Jesse Guilford, one of the longest hitters
in the game and real contender for ma
tlonal honors, would not play.
other prominent New England players
were dragged into the fracas by Mile.
Rumor until 1t began to look as though
the championship would be devoid of much
of its spice from sectional standpoint.
But all these bad rumors were given
something of an official punch in the eye
by the arrival of Gutlford and by letter
at hand today from Irving j, French, sec
retary of the Woodland Golf Club, and
one of those who has been most active in
tne deIenSe OF Ouunet, sullivan ana IeWhS-
bury. the three Woodland members barred
from amateur competition because Of their
interest in golf supply houses.
The letter, in part, follows:
Sandy McNlblick-RegardIng the stand the
Woodland Golf Club has taken in its contro-
nyGRs me can me Be done At the pTesst sS I time wR
would reinstate the Ineligible men before the
amateur tournament TO be held in Philadelphia;
SO far as this tournament goes. these men viii
s S BE IN onr CUB VIII h
The drsStors q the club however, are
pairing to light this matter to finish. and it
will be brought up either at a. special meeting
ing later on. A large number OF active clubs
have signiAed their willingness TO petition for a
special meeting u We SO desire and we ear; can call
We have accumulated a large amount of evil
taken. and It is clearly evident that large
majority OF the clubs OF the u, s. q. A.. both
active and allied are opposed to the rule as IN,
Woodland Golf Club in It's EFFORT TO have Justice
against. Later on all OF the clubs OF the asso-
citation will be furnished with Information re-
JESSE Guilford. the Massachusetts, champion
and member OF the Woodland Golf Club, will
eompete in the amateur tournament next week.
rank well up with the golfers OF the country,
He is easily the longest driver in this Vicinity
and has improved his short game SO much dur
ing the past year that he can 9e counted upon
PROBABLY % the oRly, Woodland member 70 com.
Der OF entries from this locality.
OF goliing matters from time to time which you
IRVING ]. FRENCH.
Secretary Woodland Golf Club.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-30

Sometimes I miss q ttoo-toot pntt
The sort that stin0s aud pinohs,.
And then ! promptly turn oround
aud bloio one eighteen inches
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-30
AGUE CLUB DOES NOT HAVE PUNCH, IN sPI
WHITE SOX CLUB POSSESSES
TOO MANY STARS TO WIN
FLAG FOR THE WINDY CITY
High-Priced Men Are Too Hard for Clarence Row
land to Manage e-Southsiders Lack the
"Kick" and Spirit to Be Victorious


@ p o @ s they @ eS % mot H = s % s 5 by sb % ] Of 'ss ssm @ a "
but do o
% S % S S & x team an rSS w Sn % y 50 S @ TnnTn n is bencbed 70,
ens nSooS as ia the case S % Of tho 10 say %h @ s @ the @ om @ ny % &ar bw @ wh
acENes by Chicago a
FOer yet Ness not the as he might be There are
to
i If
true Of Ness & I'm & others the Ss White sSs club e,,ns Tine
third be home at that station than
Athletics he ddns as we'll But he always
than any other manont the club
Strong Manager Needed to Handle Stars
M star % TSs beS rue it evident that when manager has
% p @ % b AMY % ] IN me baseball @ % today wuG have his hands full and
with the the team ssrn.'"N " - ''1 'D'
who heraldeS
throughout the land wonders that they play too much for themselves & and
but they often pull on plays which their their mass does @ @ mot want 3
individual proweSs the
@ s lack The P sss wa t they ra % more tina" " manager that the
While
Boston Red sos they not going to make strong run for the pennohs BE-
late the year for Rowland to change
his style handling % the PLAYERS and as @ there - are m % ] % hat % the % South
sidesw lhaven q pennan M
Count
with the White s0s which was the first victory H s @
single in the
directly in the
getting - 100, ,,,., .., ., ~,
hitting the fourth the Mmn had four successive
of
% she fao. tSas ha fourth @ h was an a rap
r % srsas ] sp. % a @ Sa S @ sS1sn % that e o 5 d'a % % s
hits by the White sGz which counted for so little remind one of the
without being seo' The answer is a. as it is possible
can be done this The first first three men up single & filling the S%s m The ma" on
then ves the Saf hitting credited with the sixth hit Of the
s % @ a the side retired because the ''''''nn' is out for being hit by
Johnny MolOney Should Not Be Discouraged
"A
him
for
trick trick Of the prize ring when he fned ign and staggered toward the
@ n % a s ss % s nnt p M % @ @ sM for % the = d S S % Ea % @ hov
sin right hook which dropped him t the floor
This same trick was used Jack Johnson his battle with Stanley Ket
He took the of his
black
Ktchel had been the time yet he fooled by the old trick
b ] 5 h % % @ % @y ] h baD 's a he has m mad n Da % S~s professional
% Johnny 1 d1P @ & nsS a ms @ @ ooH % but will take time He has
D @ Ss sna an @ 5 & instead % & Insisting
championship
Eight Fasteners in First TenG Golfers
EN
ssv s s r % sa @ 5 sn4 two O' @ a1s % far f % critic Ba the e sw
of America
of the
n o considered Sse t best % s D's s G % % 5 ] o % Of & a's year
tina. he h8 Chick Evans ans is given better chance but he not
season
Philip
and is nary
the above will figure Tavss
z
n
thnssan
real pitcher
he
This
70
courts Forest s by w NJ Johnston
that spite Of cLoushns this
his skilled
EVENING LEDGER MovTEs-IF THAT
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-30
Amateur Baseball

The North Side Professionals would like to ar
range games for September and Labor Day.
Address j. Hoover. 2035 North American street,
or Bell phone Kenslnston 0409 w.
The BridesburG Republican Club would like to
arrange games with any Independent clubs for
the remainder of the season. Address william
Labor. 1885 Richmond street, Bridesburg.
The Carey Wall Paper Company nine, of the
Manufacturers League. would like TO arrange
games for Labor Day with any 1rst-cass semi
professional travelling team. Address Waite. T.
Eble. 222S North Tenth street. phone Ken
sington 04S0.
The Allegheny A. c.. has an open date for
September 2. and would like to hear from any
first-class travelling team. Address j. Devlin,
1920 Cearneld street.
The Clementon, N. j.. nine has opon dates
for September and Labor Day, two games.
Address s. o. Clemens. 254 Clearfield street. or
phone Camden 10G0.
Tho Y. =. 8. L., travelling nine. would like
to arrange games with any second-class team
that has open dates for September and Labor
Day Address Bernard Goldman. 2424 South
Philip street.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-30

been otiicially closed out. When w.. =.
100000 earnest contenders 10 n e re- tnan
sports IL is only question ~ ~ Two
while before the monarchy is yvreo,,s, prief
still can pick out two or three ieasse-. iou
they are liable to have their sca,sa but
before the warming up process is 4, litted
This Is proven well enough in sol,
tennis. No man has won the law spl. and
championship twice in succession =, ennis
last four years. Mclaughlin, Wiron The
Johnston have won in turn. No rsas ana
won the golf championship twicn au ma, naa
1e12-1913. Travers won in 191a o,',loe since
In 1914 and Gardner in 1919 zee Vmmet
existence for the champ. They ss,ssegsd wusd
have all the laurel raked from his hra.E
fore he knows what happened. es'
The Duffer Interiects
sometimes I miss q ttoo- foot p.,,
The sort that 8tinOs and pincbs.
And then ! promptly turn orotind
aud blo,O one eighteen inches
Maxims Of the 10th Hole
1t is as easy for a golfer who ,o,o,, ~,
temper to reach the heights as II ,'t Ia e. ns
rich man to pass through the eys y,
needle.
He that hitteth the back of the cup nj ~.
nineteenth hole shall fall short on HE s's aa
proaches through the fairway Of life. ~
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-08-26

Florence. Aug. 23.-Charles Built
man. one Of the oldest merchants in
the city. died last night. Mr.. Built
man came originally from Phila-
delphia, with his brother, who settled
in Sumter. establishing a well known
shoe house there. Charles Bultn,an
was also in the shoe trade here. He
was In his list year but had not been
In good health for some time. Re-
Gently he was awarded handsome
gold medal by the Pythian grand
lodge as the Oldest living Pythian in
the State. He had Joined the order
soon after its organization. He had
always been prominent in all good
work I'm Florence, an active and en-
terprising business man who made a
success Of his business. He was born
in Hanover. Germany, and came to
this country at the close of the war
He came to Florence In 1882. when
the town was very young one. He
was married In Philadelphia, and had
a small family when he came to
South Carolina. Mrs. Bultman with a
large family of grown children sur
wives him. His youngest son was in
the National Guard at the border. He
has been sent for. and the funeral will
be delayed awaiting his coming.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-08-26
REJECTED, COMMITS SUICIDE.
WOuld.bc Soldier Ends Life at Jack.
sons Statue.

Standing in front of a statue of An
drew Jackson in the presence Of a
hundred men and women on their way
TO work during the early hours of the
morning, according to a Memphis dis
patch, A. q. Jackson raised a glass to
his lips, saying: Here's to you. old
Hickory we want you now in our hour
of need, to help raise an army, not un-
der red tape or politics. Good bye, old
fellow"
Another instant and he swallowed
poison. In five minutes he was dead.
Jackson came to Memphis week
ago from Blythevillc, Ark, to join the
United States army His physical con-
dition caused him to be rejected
1t is believed this rejection preyed
on his mind to such an extent that he
sought court square. the most public
place in Memphis where he dramatic
ally ended his life.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-08-26
An EightJHOur Day for Trainmen.
(By Hon. Robert NJ. LaFollette, u. S
Senator from wisconsin,

(By Hon. Robert NJ. LaFollette, U. s.
Senator from wisconsin,
The railroads are circularizing the
farmers. arguing that because farm
labor is performed with no limit to the
hours of service, railway employees re-
quire no statutory protection.
This is cunning appeal. But the
farmer will not be caught by it. He
knows that the elementary reason for
limited hours OF service lies in the
character of the service. The train
men are employed in business Of
great hazard, severely exacting in the
draft which it makes upon certain
mental and physical functions. The
engineer confined to a space scarce
larger than a coffin, grasping throttle
and lever, his eyes flxed upon the
track ahead, mind and senses alert,
concentrated for hours without relax
alton or change, eXhausts his vital
forces in less than half the time that
they would be overtaxed by another
occupation where the conditions are
wholly different. So, in a measure,
with the firemen. conductors and
brakemen in their respective lines O.;
labor and responsibility.
The companies also contrast the
wages Of the railway employees with
the amount paid for farm labor. But
the farmer knows that he feeds and
houses his farm hands, while the rail-
way employe must pay rent and
maintain his home, besides buying all
his own meals in the eating houses
and railway hotels. along the run,
making heavy inrOads upon his earn
ings every month.
And, finally, the farmer understands
as the public does generally, that bet
ter pay for four hundred Thousand
railroad employees means better homes
for their families better opportunities
for their children. and indirectly, q
measure of increased prosperity we'll
distributed over the country.
The demands Of this body of four
hundred thousand industrious, efii-
cicnt, intelligent men should be grant
cd without contest. The great masses
of the people are behind them.-Re-
print from LaFollette's Magazine
April, 1916.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-08-26

The Sumter Lyceum Committee an
nounce the following list OF attrac-
tions for the esason Of 1916-17:
Old Home Singers-A comany of
five artists In both popular and classic
songs.
Judge Ben. b. Lindsey Of the Juve.
nile Court OF Denver, Colo, who needs
no other introduction.
Miss Beryl Buckley, Dramatic Ar
tist. She renders a program that
furnishes food fc- thought as we'll as
for a smile.
Mr.. Strickland w. Gillian, Ameri-
cas- Foremost Humorist.
Miss Elsie Baker, Contralto, and
her company. Miss Baker Is too we'll
known to need an introduction for
her Victor records have a larger sale
than any other singer for the Victor
people.
Mr.. Harry Harrison, General Man
ager of the Redpath Chautauquas and
OF the Redpath Lyceum Bureaus, was
here during the 1916 Cautauqua and
was made acquainted with the local
needs and he has given the selection
Of this course his personal attention
and we get 1t with the personal and
absolute recommendation Of Mr. Har-
rison.
Dates for these attractions will be
published soon and 1t Is confidently
believed by the Committee that this
course will get hearty support from
the public.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-08-26
Strange Fish Caught.

-
1t seems as If the recent high waters
nave made quite change in the usu-
al custom, or feeding grounds of fish
In this State. Recently it has been re-
ported that the fish Of the fresh wa.
ters have been caught in the salt wa
ters around Charleston. The latest
however, was the catching of q guam
tity Of salt water fish, known as the
FOUNDER, by Mr.. w. l.. Buyck ir a
creek in his swamp last week. Quir,
number were caught about the size of
q child's hand. This is the first time
that this kind Of fish have been
caught, this high up.--St. Matthews
Advocate.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-08-26

Help to encourage the farmers to
organize cream routes and to plant
m're grain. tobacco. peanuts. vetch.
chvers. peas. soy beans. truck. etc.
and to live at home by the Sumter
Business men going out and seeing
for themselves the conditions Of the
crops, and by assuring the farmers
that there will be markets and finan-
ciai aid and other cooperation given
them by sumter's banks and mercan-
Tile houses. Now Is the time to en-
courage our farm er friends and help
them solve their problems, -~Ry get
ting together. talking over matters,
md seeing what Is needed the Sumter
business men and farmers can solve
many problems and arrange for a
plan 90 meet the difYiculties. What
appears a calamity now may be a
blessing In disguise II number OF
cream routes. plenty OF wheat. pea
nuts. corn and other live at home
foods and feed stuffs are produced
not heretofore grown or raised.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-08-26
Ladies Walked II Miles.

An interesting incident that occur
red during the flood period was told
yesterday. Several stories have been
written lately about the walks that
some men have taken to keep from
waiting at one place until the rail-
loads should be ready to travel. but
this is probably the first case where
women walked for any considera bic
distance. Miss Sarah Hamilton, of
sumter, and Mrs. s. A. Davies, of Co.
i'mbia, left Hendersonville, N. c., at
4;3O o'clock on the day after the
heavy rains that did so much damage
fell. From Hendersonville they walked
to Rock Cliff, distance of II 1-2
miles, to catch a train. They were
accompanied by four boys, Foster
Hamilton, Mr.. Ransome, Mr.. Means
and John Morton, as far as Tryon.
They walked unfinished trestles, il
is said, and jumped bitches on the,.
long hike. The only comment they
made about the trip was that they did
not stop on the way, and that they had
a great time. They left Henderson
Vile without breakfast, and did not
eat until much later. They thought of
riding to Tryon on the work train, but
found that it did not leave until z
O'Clock, so they walked and beat the
train.-Spartanburg Herald.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-08-26
A MESSAGE TO YOUNG MEN.
Altgeld's Words Preserved I'm Illinois
blue Book.
(From Golfers Weekly

!, Gov. Altgeld, of Illinois, is better
understood by most of us todav than
ne was in his lifetime-though some
of us were keen enough to apnreciata
MS qualities then-Minister to Bel
gium Brand Whitlock for one. This
year Secretary of State Woods or
Illinois, places in his Blue Book"
GOV. Altgeld's message to young mon
"a ringing invitation to service and
to ideals:
Young men, life is before YOU.
TWO voices are calling you-one COM
ing from the swamps of selfishness
and force, where success means death
and the other from the hilltops of
Justice and progress, where even fail
ure brings glory. Two lights are seen
IN Your horizon-one the fast fading
marsh light Of power, and the other
the slowly rising sun of human
brotherhood. Two ways lie open be-
lore you-one leading to an ever low
er and lover plain, where are heard
the cries of despair and the curses
OF the poor, where manhood shriveIs
nd possession rots down the possscsor;
and the other leading off to the high
'ands or the morning, where are
heard the glad shouts Of humanity
ana where honest effort is rewarded
with immortality"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-08-26

The following message from Major
Bradford OF the Second Regiment will
De OF interest to the relatives and
friends Of the young men on the bor-
der:
Just a card Of remembrance to
let you know that we are all well and
In fine condition. Regards to ALL"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-08-26

Asumtcr merchant who lately re-
turned from Northern markets reports
that he found goods scarce. owing to
the fact that the mills have sold their
products ahead. and that they are
also hampered by shortage Of raw
cotton and It's steady rise In price. II
thi9 condition is general II would ap-
pear TO be good policy for the farmers
who are not compelled to sell now to
held their cotton until prices become
adjusted to actual conditions.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-08-26
RATHER FINDS IT'S WAY INTO
BANK.

Bishopville, Aug. 22.-Mystcry sur
rounds the presence Of large rattler
IN the Peoples bank. which nearly cost
the life Of Mr.. z. M. Skinner when he
was preparing to leave the place. He
was closing the combination on the
vault when he heard peculiar noise.
Turning he saw the snake. He beat
1t thither. not stopping to shut the
vault. The reptile was later killed.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-08-26
Big Campaign Meeting ut Rcmbcrt.

Rembert, Aug. 24.-The largest
campaign meeting so far took place
at Rembert today. Over 400 were
present. All the speakers got good at
tention and were applauded. Messrs
Giliis and Sanders for the house re-
ceived ovations and got pretty flowers
Good order prevailed. A large num-
Der of ladies were present. Mr.. ]. E.
DuPre presided.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-08-26
For Congress-.

l hereby announce myself as a can
didatc for the Democratic nomination
for Congress from the 7th Congress
sional District and pledge myself to
abide by the rules of the primary.
A. l.. LEVER.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-08-26
PARALYSIS REPORTED.
Cases Near Williamson and Liberty
Suspect Mt Killlan.

Columbia, Aug. 24.-Cases of infan-
tile paralysis from near Williamson
and near Liberty were reported to
the state board of health yesterday.
A suspected case was reported from
Killian. The Killian case will he I'm &.
spected by James A. Haync, NJ. D.,
State health officer.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-08-26

l hereby announce that I am a
candidate for recollection to the House
W Representatives, subject to the ac-
ton of the Democratic primary.
DAVIS ID. NOISE.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-08-26

Tho United states public health SER
vice found "a per cent. OF the rural
homes In certain county unprovlded
swith sanitary convenienccs of any
Kind? fas- 49,. ts
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-08-26

At the rcqutst OF my friends an
nOuncc myself as a candidate for the
7th MagiStcrial District, subject to the
rules of the Democratic party. I am
in the race to n finish If I don't get
bu' one vote.
T.P, SANDERS, JR,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-08-26
Y. NJ. G. A. Contributions.

The following additional contribu-
tions to tho Y. M. G. fund for the
branch association ut Ell Paso for the
convenience Of the South Carolina
troops on the border have been re-
ported:
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-08-26
For Magistrate.

! hereby announce that / am can
didatc for the Office of Magistrate in
the Fourth Magisterial District C'riva-
tccr) Of Sumter County, subject to the
rules of the Democratic party.
S. Ii. KOLB.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-08-26

The first shipment Of new cotton
from Sumter was made by Ernest
Field. cotton buyer. Monday to North
Carolina mills.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-08-26
For House OF Representatives.

1 am a candidate for reelection to
the House Of Representatives from
Sumter county, subject to the rules
governing the Democratic primary.
A. X. SANDERS.