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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-03-15
WOULD HANDLE COTTON RE.
CEIPTS.
j. A. .Banks Said to Be Organixin,
Bank for Purpose.

=. A. Banks Said to Be Organizing
Bank for Purpose.
Columbia state, March 13.
Arthur Banks Of st. Matthews, State
senator from Calhoun county, pur-
poses Ito organixe IN South Carolina
a bank. with small capital stock, to
handle nothing but receipts issued by
State warehouses Of South Carolina,
these receipts to be discounted at the
federal reserve bank in Richraond.
So asserts Robert L. Shipp, a Col
Quit county member of the Georgia
legislature. In q statement printed
yesterday by the Atlanta Constitution.
Judge Shipp has hopes Of procuring
the erection of a State warehouse sys-
tenn In Georgia. He was in New York
and Richmond last week with Senator
Banks and the South Carolina ware
house commissioner, John L. McLau-
rim.
Senator Banks plan, Judge Shipp
Is quoted as saying. will give the
small farmer In South Carolina money
on his cotton as cheaply as it can
now be had by the larger farmer In
the State. besides which 1t will not
be necessary for him to ship his cot
ton away from his home county. In
fact' II farmer raises enough cot
ton-say 800 bales--he can build a
warehouse on his own farm. place it
under the State system by giving
proper bond. and hold his cotton on
his own farm until he is ready to
sell. In the meantime ho can use
the receipts issued on this cotton in
this warehouse and borrow money
thereon at about s per cent. interest. :"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-03-15
HENRY q. DAVIS DEAD.

washington. March 11.-Formor
United States Senator Henry Gassway
Davis. of West Virginia, presidential
candidate on the Parker Democratic
ucket In 1904, died here at las A. M.
today after brief illness. Ho was
95 years old.
Mr. Davis was stricken with grippe
about a fortnight ago, while on q visit
10 MS daughter. Mrs. Stephen B.
Eikins' and on account Of his advanc-
ed age, was unable to withstand the
attack.
Funeral arrangements were being
completed today. Interment will be
at Eikins. w. Va. home Of tho form.
or senator.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-03-15

Preeident Wilson Will Let Carranza Follow
Bandits Into United States.
Dsve however That with Increased Viaiance Of Border
Pstro ncurson OF Mexicans This Country Will NOT
De Necessary VIII Probably Remove Any Danger
Of Resistance to Americans By Carranza's Forces

Washington. March 1s.--President
Wilson today decided to accept Car
ransa's proposation. that Mexican
troops b permitted to enter Ameri-
can territory In pursuit Of bandits. A
neee 70 this effect will b dispatched
probebly this afternoon. Ofncials
be)jevs IN the view OF the presidents .
deoAnlon thst all danger of Carranza's
txeeps opposing :he American expe-
dittoa = now past. It u expected,
howsver. that the border VIII be 90
clessly guardsd that there viii be no
nsoeenlsy Tor Carransa forces to avail
thshssIvss of ne privilege. The pres
tdsnt conslasrsd The fact that Car
rensa wss plees1 IN - delicate po-
sition owing q the feeling OF his peo-
Pls asanist the Americans. He made
e plain ~ the White House that the
prssAesnA wiii 'pot 80 before congress
- thh sfps.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-03-15

Geo,ogiss Doesn't Think Earthquake
Wfl Hurt It.

washington, Atorch 1.-THE Pana.
ma canal will not be swallowed up
by an earthquake In the future and
the troublesome slides now being en-
countered will eventually be con-
'quered. In the opinion Of Donald F..
Macdonald. former canal geologist.
and now connected with the federal
bureau OF mines The results of his
studies on the i,thmus are embodied
In an oficial report to the bureau
made public today.
While. through seismic disturb
snces. the earths crust on tho whole
isthmus Is rising at the rate OF three
feet every hundred years, this will
only mean a little additional expense
In dredging the big waterway, Mr..
Macdonald. says. The cause of this
rising he declares. Is tho sinking of
the ocean bottom outside the isthmian
shore waters
Discussing the slides. Mr.. MacDon-
aid states that In many cases the i'm
mediate cause was the over-steepness
and height OF the slopes. the blasting
and other work attributable only to
man. He adds that the geologic con-
ditions were not sufficiently consider.
ed In the first plans for digging Guile
bra Cut.
Recent reports that the Gatnn rocks
In time would soften into mud. when
Gatun Lake filled. and thus the
locks and dam would sink. have not
the slightest foundation or geologic
data. declares Mr.. Macdonald.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-03-15
WANT PLACE ON TICKET
Five Candidates for Governor and
Likelihood of Other Entrants.


Columbia. March Sit looks as If
the political situation already made
interesting by five candidates for gov
ernor on the Democratic ticket. will
be further complicated by the en-
trance of the prohibitionists In
letter to the attorney general asking
for information on the South Carolina
laws the prohibition national com.
mlttee states: 1--WE desire to have q
place upon your State ballot in South
Carolina this fall" The law will be
given them by Attorney General Pee
pies.
The request for the information
came from the headquarters of the
national prohibitionists, in Chicago.
and intimates that not only an elec-
toral ticket but a State ticket will be
put in the field in South Carolina this
year. They asked if the names must
be filed by petition or can they hold
convention. This information was
received with much interest in po-
litical circles here today.
The five candidates for governor on
the Democratic ticket are: Richard
l. Manning, the incumbent; Robert A.
cooper, of Laurens; Cole l.. Blease Of
Columbia; John T. Duncan, of Column
bia, and j. NJ. DesChamps of Column
bia. There were no new develop
ments in the Democratic ranks today.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-03-15
GOVERNMENT CANNOT ACT.
ATTORNEY GENERAL UNABLE TO
AID SOUTH CAROLINA.
Gregory Writes TIllman Calling At.
tention to Decision That Insurance
Is Not Commerce.

Washington, March 9.--Taking the
position that insurance is not COM
merce, and that congress has no juris-
diction over insurance companies. At
torney General Gregory today wrote
Senator Tillman that the federal gov
ernment is powerless to take action in
the matter of certain companies with
drawing from South Carolina.
Il have your letter of the 9Th in
slant transmitting letter of the 4th
instant from the commissioner of in
surance for the State of South Caro-
lima relative to conditions ~ the fire
insurance business in thai e."Mr.
Gregory said.
The supreme court iou may
know, has held that in 9 .e is not
commerce within the 8 lg of the
clause of the constitu' hich con-
fers upon the federal =. nment the
power to regulate in 3 te and for
eign commerce. 1 do ee therefore
how anything can one in the
present situation + department.
In accordance your request
the commissioners Ie.-er is herewith
returned"
Congressman Lever called personal.
ly today to see Mr.. Gregory and was
told that he would do anything he
could should he find a. way to accom-.
plish what is desired.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-03-15

The spring opening and display Of
new hats under the direction of Mrs.
L. Atkinson on Thursday afternoon
at the Ladies' Shop was an event of
much local interest to the ladies of
Sumter. The hats were placed out on
tables, the different colors being artis-
ucally arranged on separate tables,
where they We're seen and examined
by large and enthusiastic crowd of
ladies. The display was a pretty one
ana the many who attended were
much pleased with the show of new
spring hats.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-03-15
Ilg(llE SINK sILI1s.
Cpasua osbdun lGakss Isspost Of
elnkins q vessea % ssssss Depart

raria March ILL.,. B. Osborn.
AApsrican consul. In his report to
Wilmington on the sinking OF the Nor
Y>ttan h~sk silius. is understood TO
- one clearly that the silius was
oooel ~ submarine. The seven
()ess On bard tn. ibkxk NsrS
b ~ HSlnbsrs ek tks cssw
~ 49, euestionsd by the CONSUL.
vhe - eabisd q SUMMARY OF their
I tnaneuy 70 washington. Their tes-
Z >1oaS. 4 q sald leaves no doubt that
Illus was torpedoed without
1ns. A full report on the sinking
q M vessel win be mailed to WASH
insten. Four German submarines are
rsporssd to be In the English channel,
prspared to enforce rIsidly aermany's
fsosntiy announced policy Of naval
warfare. t
&1he French press Is engrossed with
the battle of verdun and publishes
without comment the latest German
memorandum regarding submarine
warfare and the news Of the sinking
o. the Silius. The Temps. however,
rsmarks that the torpedoing of the
sSiius can not fall to reopen the en-
tire conflict between the United States
and Germany.
incidentally. It remarks that the
incursion of Mexican bandits into
American territory bears the stamp OF
German completely.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-03-15
PALMETTO TROOPS READY.
SOUTH CAROLINA NATIONAL
GUARD COMPRISES 2,lss OF.
FTCERS AND MEN.
High State Of Efficiency Result of
Constructive Methods Of the Re-
Organization.

Columbia. March 11.-Brought to
q high state Of efiiciency as a result
OF the constructive methods and the
thoroughness Of the reorganization,
tho South Carolina National Guard is
ready for any call which may como
from the president Of the United
States. Whether the call be for SER
vice Oh the Mexican border or else
where the Palmetto militia can turn
our 100 per cent efficient. well train
ed. well armed and well ofiicered,
and fred with patriotism. prepared
to answer their country's call.
The South Carolina National Guard
comprises 2.15s officers and men in
active service. and this is the quota
which could Instantly be called into
service by President Wilson from this
State. The National Guard is made
up Of two. regiments OF infantry, the
LIST comprising fifty-two officers and
Solr men. and the I'd forty-six officers
and 7sS men. Col. e. M. Blythe, of
0reonville. Is In command Of the 1st
regiment and Col. H. b. Springs. Of
0eorgstown. In command Of the I'd
regimept The medical corps 10 conn
ressd of nine .fpoSlS ara Sxuni1hi
nnoonz = y = ~ ~ lllIl|II
U60&6y8 n the medical rauarxa corn~
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-03-15
PASSES MILITARY FORCE BILL.
Articles of War Revised After Stand
ing Virtually Unameded Since.
COdificatiOn i'm 1906.

COdificatiOn in 1906.
Washington. March 9.-The senate
passed bill revising the articles Of
war, the special laws governing the
countrys military forces, which have
stood virtually unameded since their
codifcation in 1906.
.Iurisaiotion OF theA courtmartiai ~.
extended by the revision over civil
crimes committed by persons under
rhilitary law giving military authors
elorttysto deal With offensss in
foreign stations ands Assias,.
Offenders from being tried as now 81
foreign courts. Provisions prescribe
ing the death penalty for minor Of
fenses in peace time are repealed, the
death sentence being mandatory in
peace only for spies. The number of
capltai offenses in war time is re-
duced to IL.
Ostracism is part Of the punish
ment prescribed for cowardice and
fraud, it being set forth that 'ft
shall be scandalous for an officer to
associate with" any officer dismissed
Tor these causes. Statutory sanction
Is given for imposition Of mild dis
ciplinary punishment without court
martial.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-03-15
eaMPl|clTES GERMAN AFFAIR
SINKING OF NORWEGIAN BARK
WITH AMERICANS ON BOARD
CONSIDERED SERIOUS.
state Department Orders Full Investi-
4 cation Which May Bring New Prob
lems with Germany and U, ID
States-Americans Were all Sal ed.

Is Washington, March 1.-THE Nor
wegian bark Silius, which was sunk
or the French coast Thursday night
vas torpedoed without warning. She
lad seven Americans aboard.
il This information was received at
fhe State department from Amer
can Consul Osborne at Havre. All
~ the Americans were saved. A full
Investigation has been ordered by the
department.
81 Officials regard the matter as very
serious. This action may force a
show down with Germany.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-03-15
|2nl611 CHAN{2ES ARE FILED.
Il IS. kr POSTMASTER.

= Columbia March. Ia "Perpicfous
political activity" in connection with
the recent Republican conventions
has been alleged against certain
postoffice employees" by A. c. Ligon,
postmaster at Orangeburg. Mr.. Lig-
on's' charges were made in letter to
A. F. Lever, congressman, and Mr.,
Lever has informed Mr.. Lyon that
the postoffice department is invest:-
eating.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-03-15
1854 SUMTER. s. O., WEDNESDAY,, MARCH 16 1915
VISIT RURAL SCHOOLS. !.
PARTY MADE STOPS AT MIND
POINTS, AND TALKED ON
FARM CONDITIONS.

Miss Lennon Secured Cooperation In
Organization Of Home Dem0nstra-
+ ton Clubs-Sccrctary Reardon
! Discusses Rural PrOblems-J. Frank
Williams of>4ig and Corn Clubs
G. A. McF'adden Praises Spirit Of
Chamber OF Commercially Visit
Other Schools Next Week.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-03-15
M'LAuRIN OFFERS PROTECTION
MADE TO CARE
FOR INSURANCE.
Commissioner Believes
That Number of Companies With
drawing Has Been Exaggerated.

Columbia, March lin a state
ment given to the press, which was
published Friday morning, the State
warehouse commissioner, John L.
McLaurin, said that he would have
something more definite to give out
later. Yesterday afternoon he gave
out an additional statement. in which
he said that ''in anticipation of the
action of the Southeastern Under
writer's association in getting compa-
MES to withdraw from South Caro-.
lima, and especially the threats as to
insurance upon property upon which
loans are outstanding in the at
tempt to force the calling of the
loans" he went to New York and
had made arrangements there which
were ample to take care of all such
insurance. He stated that he be-
lieves the number Of the Withdrawals
by companies from this State has
been exaggerated, and that after this
excitement is over it will be found
that there are plenty of companies in
South Carolina to do the business.
But If any one desires to place in
surance, which is necessary on ac-
count of the present situation as the
result Of cancellations or refusals to
renew; If they will write to me I will
place the insurance in New York
through the channels which I have
arranged" he said.
"The policies" said Mr.. McLaurin.
will be written in companies whose
standing is acceptable to the life in
surance or mortgage companies maxi
ing loans in South Carolina. I wish
TO reiterate emphatically that If any
one is threatened with the calling of
loans or in any other manner to the
detriment of the business interests of
South Carolina by the cancellation or
failure to renew fire insurance poll
cies. can place this insurance in.
|4Vn&es OF the best companies in the
Statesxs and this talk about
4 4 - 1 moo nshinss y
4 have been Hooded Nh glgsDs'
from insurance agents requesting that
1 furnish them the names of the COM
panies in order that they may form
connections with them. I desire to
say that / have not felt called upon
to seek insurance connections for
agents of companies which are with
drawing or may withdraw, but that
l am simply seeking to protect the
business interests of the people of
south Carolina from threatened dis
arrangement by the Southeastern
Underwriters association and have
perfected arrangements to this end"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-30

Continued on Fifth rag"D
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-30

IL America stood alone In the world
ana could follow her own life as she
pleaseu. we arc in the midst of Il
world that we did not make and we
cannot alter and it's whole atmos-
phcric and physical conditions are the
conditions of our own life also And
therefore. as your responsible servant,
must tel You that the dangers are
minute and constant. Therefore.
sho"id feel that | was guilty % an
objectionable omission if did not GO
OUT ana tell my fellow -couatrymen that
new circumstances had arisen which
made il absolutely necessary ,huI This
country should prepare itself. moi for.
war. not for anything that smacks I'm
the least OF aggression, but for ade-
uuate national defense
The President spoke these words
slowly and solcmnly, amid deep silence.
When he concluded this portion of his
address the applause was marked.
so have come out from the scclu-
SION OF Washington and have broken
what hope YOU consider "a good rule
namely. that man ought stcadfastly
to attend to business. Counsel has he
come tn" most necessary business OF
the hour. The most necessary thing
to do now il To make America uc
uuaintcd with her own situation in tho
world, aud acquainted with the fact
that not all the processes of conduct
are within her own control that on
the contrary, they are daily and hourly
affected by things which she cannot
govern or direct. Appeals Of this sor,
are apt TO be only too adequate
Il am not afraid that America will
not do enough. am only earnestly,
desirous that she should be very coo!ly
'onsiderate of villa, she does. one cool
Judgment IS worth a thousand hastyi
counscls. The thing 10 do is to supply
light, and not heat.
Americans were born into the world
to do service. and mo man is true
American who does not seek to serve
mankind If believed that tho mirht
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-30
RHEUMATISM GOES
IF HOODS IS USED

IN" genuine ola reliable linod.> e,r.
N"p" ma c"il"cis tns acid ooudi,ou OF
"s 'i"'d and builds up The whol. sys.
tive on rheumatism because
II "le"lScS the blood
nHs ht"n successfully used for
,"f'i years Va many thousands NJ cases
tho worlh over
i"er" - no better rcmcdy :ny .ti,
"hh "l"cd diseases. for loss OF ,Dpc-
u'' .h""niai SIN, stomach aud kidney
'"t"''s, genera! debility ana All Ills
.h' IRON immune. NEp", cS;.r,u, de-
vitalIEcd blood
~ Is l'nn"ccFsnfE 10 SuUer. start
treatment ~ once. &c, = hottie OF
i!""ds >arsnparili. from YOUR nearest
druesi,i You vii, be pleased Win ;hr
result,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-30
ASHAMED or IhEFFItIE\tN
OF CALLING SiiH MEN

4 th!HN UeI0ns % ne scuond clAss.
But me rn"r"cieris desire OF Amer
lea Is not that sn" should have "a great
hody Of men whose chicf business is
70 hight. but 3, great bod, of men Who
kno" 40" 10 i&hi and ar" ready to
hghl when anything that ts hc,r to
The nation - threatened You might
have VIVA, y, have, miiiuus OF men
who mad never handled arms az war.
VINO are mer" material ior shot ana
powder IT sou pat tnem ln Inc ncld.
aud Nmcr!c" would b" ashamed az ihc
ipeMcithcA %! Ealing such mon to-
defcnd me Hat!on
FSNh"i WAS. wanted, the pr.>Id-u; ass
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-30

gut. AMI WAS challenged TO ~ tho um-
pirc. so far as the opinion OF the world
n concerned IN the meantime. the
Emitted states he pointed out. was try
ing To keep mp the processes OF peace.
Though by an oversight. which II is
difficult &" forsiv" ourselves. wc did
not In 'iiucs of peace provide ourselves
with IA mercantile marine. AS "a re-
Gult. the carrying trade of the world
~ now largely in the hands OF the
nations cmbroil.d in war
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-30

tural training. it shoul" also encour-
age industrial training. and it is per-
f"ctly feasible. along with industrial
training. Ia instruct our young men
, in the mechanism and handling of Il
riilc and guns and in the rudimentary
arts OF warfare--instruct them and at
the same time quicken and ennoblc the
performance of the tasks or peace
But we cant take the time now 10
develop and encourage these cshools.
We must train and equip at once a very
considerable body of men.
TEST or pRErAnEDNEsS
DOES NOT LIE IN CONGRESS
The test Of preparedness does not
lie in Congress. II is going TO be i'm
me response Of the young men OF the
country to the call TO volunteer and
of the employers OF those men to place
no obstacle TO their answering the call.
|, for one. believe both the young men
and the employers will do their duty.
But there are many selfish influences
at work in this country When it
comes. however. 10 the test. believe
america can produce as much substan-
tini patriotism as any other land under
the sun
II am not afraid OF debate ! am not
afraid that out of IL we will nor %,
results am talking hvself am, cor
tainly IN, other felInw sbo,Id h,y.
his chance
SHOWS DIFFICULTIES
>ox> E,,,>. u,n,
nh, p,o.;,
,ho ~ ,[.,,, w
,n,orin ~''e
.,,,,
nI
"' many
'""''' '"'s are i'"pic
'"''"' "i '"''r puf-
"'''''H VI o'"e' ""'ohs
''" """ IL - mar" |" turn
mem from their purposes
~ mas bccn very difficult to main
tam peace. hut am the friend OF,
peace. There have been hourly dan
gers often II has been impossible to
control the situation because others
were involved
AS your responsible. servant mus.
tell you that the dangers are con
Stant I must 20 OUT and tell tho pco
pie that new circumstances have arisen
which make IL necessary MA, .m.ric,
defend ITSELF.
.Nv avn r,o,;,
,,, =; ''''''o "'' s'"'ie
rnr,n,i,, ,.o, ~.
man of the meeting. tina, III. ouas,ion
OF national preparation for defense will
not b% anybody he drawn into cam
paiSn uses or partisan aspects There
are many differences between Demo
Gratis and Republicans homes, diner
cnccs Of opinion and of conviction. I'm,
Democrats do not differ from Ecpnbu
cans upon the question OF the nations
safety and no man ought TO draw this
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-30

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VIII ASK me- why DO YOU say the short
est possible notice" Because. gentle
men. let me tell YOU very sciemniy. YOU
cannot arosd to postpone this thing.
Il" n", know what u single day may
bring forth.
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~,
4 A.
SW, h'Pi was challenged TO bs Tho um-
4 pre-. so fer as the opinion OF the world
.oheerhe" III 'ho meantime the
y Eu''e" S'"'oS' ne p"'h'ch o"'' was Try
:. So ~ Wv '''.eSses %, peace
S.ne -" 'S"'' N"'N" II -
a.. a., w"
a,y;,b ,,,,.,.,,,,;,,
ault. the CARRYING trade OF tho world
Is now largely lin the hands of the
nations cmpfol!s" IN war
! AMERICANS SERNF III SINESS uF
WORLD IN EVERY FART OE ~
"Americnns ar, Srryin,, the business
q OF the world IN every pa-, of it," lac
continued 'aud every one OF these
men when his affairs touch the reg ions
That are on five is "ur ward ami we
must see IN his rights and that They
Are respected
30 YOU no; see now all tie sensitive
places OF our life touch the great dis
turhances: Now in the midst of that.
&hat is i, tina; We are called on TO do
rs a nation supuos" that from the
iirsr America has had one peculiar and
par;iculal miss'on IN the world other
nations hHr" grown rich. my fellow
GitizenS other nations nave heeh as
powerful rs we IN material resources
pl co"''r'so" WIN me "''S'' nations
w me ""r'", ''n'' ""'t'''s NV ""''
rH ''F''H "''" -
we are h"' h''"'}"' !" any "' 'ieS'
things. out we arc pernhai IN ihiH;
that FROM The first. "" laN" dedicated
our force 10 tl'c service of justice and
III. r;,b, AZ ,,.,. nan. .hior iu,.r.s, is
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