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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-09-06

piification of his ideals. His asso-
ciates should be youth Of equal age
and strength that he may work off
In friendly contests his surplus ener-
gy. that he may sec in his companions
follows who are undergoing the same
experiences that no Is. that he may
learn to give and take in the physical
and mental conflicts with his equals,
compelled by circumstances to play q
clean game and to keep himself free
from the charge Of imposition or
cowardicc. to try to lead a life con-
sistent with manly ideals. His teach
ers should be those In whom he may
SEQ a realization of the true ideals of
manliness--not those distorted ideals
due to a defective moral vision; they
must be those who have passed
through the experiences Of youth, who
have been boys themselves. They
must be those who inspire not a
siavish dread. but u wholesome fear;
those who realize that tenderness Is as
divine AZ strength; those who have q
constant and abiding faith In the
youths ultimate victory over the
baser elements of his nature; those
who, understanding what the outward
manifestations Of youth mean. have
the wisdom to direct and ability tO
control. This does not argue the ne
cessity for the exercise OF brute force
but does demand that u teacher OF
those. whose ideal Is strength. should
uc mletcrfuI, forDofui. and vibu0,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-09-06
COOPER BUsy FOR MANNING

Already az Work for the Governors
Re-clcction.
Columbia, Sept. 2.-While confident
In the knowledge that the majority of
the white vote Of the State is anti
Blease and will so vote in the next
primary, yet the Manning and Cooper
forces. cmulating their chiefs, have
pulled off their coats and have enter
ed the fray with enthusiasm and de-
termination. There has been q co-or-
dination Of Manning and Cooper
forces, following q series Of confer
ences, and each individual is imbued
with the spirit Of victory.
In long distance telephone commu-
nicatiOn with a newspaper man to.
day Mr.. Cooper said that he has
buried all past differences and is
working for the reelection Of MIR.
Manning, which he conceives to be for
the best interests Of South Carolina.
Mr.. Cooper said that, while he could
not and would not dictate to his sup
porters how they should vote, yet he
was satisfied that the majority Of them
Will be for Gov. Manning in the Sec
ond race. Mr.. Cooper stamped as un-
true the report that he, Mr.. Cooper,
had said that Gov. Manning would
get only 25 per cent. Of the Cooper
support in the second primary.
Letters and kilograms continue to
come to Gov. Manning from all Sec
tions Of the State pledging support to
him in the second primary. Hun
dreds of Cooper men have given as
surances that they will not only vote
for Gov. Manning but they are in the
field working for him.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-09-06
DISCUSSES MEXICAN AFFAIRS.
FIRST ISSUE OF AMERICAN.
MEXICAN COMMISSION Is
WITHDRAWAL OF
TROOPS.
Social Functions Occupy Part of First
Days Proceedings AZ Preliminary To
Further Conferences.

New York. Sept. 4.-The American
Mexican parleys have begun. today's
conference being preliminary to lat
ter discussions at New London, Conn.
Following today's conference 1t be-
came known that American commits
sioners will accede to Mexican re-
quests on the matter Of procedure that
the withdrawal of American troops
Will be the first issue considered.
Social functions occupied part of the
day. Secretary Lansing entertaining
the commissioners.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-09-06
PREPARED FOR BIG FIGHT.
Freddie Welsh and Charlie White Mix
tor Lightweight Championship.

Colorado Springs, Sept. 4.-Ten
thousand people will witness tho bat
y" at four O'Clock this afternoon be-
tween Freddie Welsh, the British
HshtWeiEht champion, who defends
his U,ic against Charley White. of
Chicago. Welsh is the favorite, odds
of i've - four being made in his ia
Vor. Billy Roche is the referee.
White - supporters criticise the selec-
''"n h"cause OF his recognized friend
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-09-06
CREEKS PREPARE FOR WAR.

Recall Ahscntccs and Refuse Others
Leave Of Absence.
London. Sept. 2.--The Greek min
tstry Of marine has recalled all off,
GERS and men and leaves Of absence
from Greek warships has been pro-
hibited. says an Athens dispatch.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-09-06

Paris, Sept. 4.-Bulgarians made
fresh attacks against the Servians in q,
sector Of Lake Ostrovo, Greek, Mace
donia. The war Office said all attacks
Were repulsed.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-09-06
MEXICAN BANDITS WRECK
TRAIN.

twenty-five Carranxa soldiers and
Twelve Civilians Killed.
H PasOs Sept. 4.-Twenty-five Car
ranza soldiers and twelve civilians
we're killed when Mexican bandits
wrecked a train near Tampico.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-09-06
ADJOURNs WEDNEs-
rl DAY.
Senate Resumes Work on Revenue
Measure.

Washington, Sept. 4.-Congress has
made preparations to adjourn We'd
nesday. The senate has resumed con-
sideration of the revenue bill.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-09-06

H..
(It may bd q matter OF interest to
opr lsadsrs to reproducs just At this
une An article discussing the ques.l
eDoa of teachers for boys. which was,
1o4l before the State Teachers AS
ooetntion tAsht or nine years ago and
wss publhhsd In The Item ut the
tims.--HA ~
ThH 'ptriod Of early adolescence Is
pArtteulArly psrplsxiDs and exssper-
ating. l4is here that petulant impa-
tisnee nRaAlly failA With girls the
psrie1 y tharastsrised by its strsss
and etyals ana they are to he con-
sratalats4 u their guidance and di-
rscrtpn art In the hands of those. who
can isad shsm with comprehendins
s,mpathy and wisdom. with boys
this t,sriod y - distinct a. It is inn
portsat. The young boy sees in each
vouAn . liksnsss Of his mother and
btstovS upon her that reverence that
naesher's love svokes; the man
readily Yields to woman that obei-
sance insp1rsd BY mothers devotion
snd vsfss sacrince- The adolescent,
ep'tosniz1ns ths rough stonc age of
ths tesSlopmsnt Of the race. pays
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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-09-06
BoMBARDMENTs SUCCESSFUL.
British Aeroplanes Attack German
Military Posts.

s London, Sept. 1.-Two lombard
rnents Of the German military estab-
ilshments. including the ship building
yard At Antwerp and Hoboken and
the aerodrome at Ghistlelles were
successfully executed by the British in
aeroplanes. All Of the acroplanes re-
turned safely the admiralty announc-
ed.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-09-06
CgOWOS SEE wilson.


No Politics Discussed on Trip but
CHIEF Executive Shakes HlanS
liandS OH Way 90 Lincoln Home.
stead Exercise.
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READY FOR BIG AUTO RACE.
Twenty-eight Of Best Drivers I'm Coun-
try In 800 Mile Race.

Cincinnati. Sept. 4.-Twenty- eight
drivers. some Of the worlds best
known among them. start this after
noon In a three hundred mile auto
mobile race. A qualifying trial set tho
pace at 90 miles an hour on the new
track. The winner receives twelve
thousand dollars.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-09-06
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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-09-06
CROWD CHEERS WILSON.


Louisville. KY. Sept. 4.-The pres.
ident In passing through here ,enresits
to Hodgensville was given a tremen-
dops ovation by several thousand per-
sons at the station. A dozen bouquets
ware presenter, 30 Mrs. Wilson. The
presidents special made only short
stop.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-09-06
WORK TO REMOVE COTTON WILT
Trip Made Through. western Part of

County with This Object in Vie,y--
Much Peanuts and Wheat 10 BE
Planted This Year.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-09-06
Richard Kcrcns Dead.
Philadelphia, Sept. 4. ri

kerona 'ormcr, awNQ77ado- o." >"s. ii"
,rio. is utaa.
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with vigorous yhllty.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1916-06-23
4 MASS MEETING.

A mass meeting Of the Demo-
Gratis Of Benton County is hereby
called to meet in the old school
building in Camden on the 9th day
of July, 1916, at o'clock, p. M,
for the purpose of selecting dele
gates to attend a convention to be
held in Union City at l o'clock, p.
M, on the 18th day of July, 1916,
for the purpose. of nominating a
candidate for the Office of Attorney
General for the Fourteenth Judi
cial Circuit Of Tennessee, to FIJI out
the unexpired term of General D
j. Caldwell, deceased.
This June 81. 1916.
G, M. LESLIE,
Chairman
D. r. GOODMAN,
Secretary
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1916-06-23
MITCHELL PARK.

Ernest Webb spent Sunday with
d. B. Mitchell.
Mrs. Cora Bridges was sabbath
guest Of Mrs. Jane Bridges.
Miss Estelle Bridges spent last
Sunday with Miss Hazel Bridges.
Bryant Pierce and wife spent
Saturday with their daughter, Mrs.
Pearl Jones. f
Mrs. Sarah Townsend spent the
week. end with her daughter. Mrs.
Hester Mitchell.
Mesdames Fannie Pierce and
Susan johnson were very sick the
first Of the week.
Misses Leatha and Mary Bridg-
90 were overnight guests Of Miss
Jewell Mcclure Saturday.
George Oxford and wife spent
Saturday with the formers father,
B. Oxford, who is seriously i'll.
Rev. Joseph Allen will preach at
Gross Roads tomorrow and Sunday.
Everybody is invited to hear him.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1916-06-23
TRIBUTE OF RESPECT.

We, the undersigned committee
appointed by Camden Lodge No.
a10 I. O. o. F. to draft suitable
resolutions on the death OF our be-
loved and esteemed brother, Willis
Cole, submit the following:
Whereas, God in His advise
providence deemedi Improper to take
from our midst our brother and CO.
worker, Willis Cole, on the End
day Of June, and, whereas. the de-
ceased had been a faithful and
earnest member of our order for a
number of years and was held in
high esteem by us; that he proved
faithful to the tenets of Odd Fell
lowship and was strong in Christian
character, and that in his death our
noble order-has sustained a great
loss; therefore, be 1T
Resolved, that while we deeply
feel the loss Of our brother and CO.
worker, we humbly and submits
sively bow to the will of Him who
doeth all things we'll.
Be it further resolved, that we
extend our heartfelt sympathy to.
the bereaved parents and relatives,
and we pray that each Of them will
find comfort and consolation in the
precious promises and in the abid-
ing presence of the Holy Father,
whose promises never fail and
whose sympathy can sweeten sor-
row.
Be it further resolved, that these
resolutions be spread upon the
pages Of our book Of record and
copy of the same be delivered to
the relatives of the deceased.
j. M. LoCKHART.
J. M. SMYTHE.
J. v. TRAVIS.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1916-06-23
FARMERS UNION.

The Benton County Farmers
Union will be held with Pleasant
Valley local Monday and Tuesday,
July 3 and A. The executive SEES
sion Of the union will be held On
the afternoon Of the 3rd. Every
local is requested to instruct their
delegates thoroughly and have
them present at this meeting.
The Fourth will be given up to
public entertainment. Philip s..
Taylor and other speakers will
help entertain you. Everybody
invited.
CLAY RUSHING,
President
G. GOODMAN.
Secretary
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1916-06-23
HOW DIZZINESS CAN BE
PREVENTED.

The people should know that
Crement Liver Pills is a household
remedy in the treatment Of torpid
ity Of the liver, constipation, dizzi-
ness, sick headache. Also in mala-
ria, fever and ague. Small, mild
IN action and effective. Price, as
cents. For sale by j. g. Presson
and all other FIRST class drug stores.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1916-06-23

It is,estimated that as many peo-
pie lose their lives il one year in
Africa IS the result u witchcraft
as we're killed IL all the armies Of
Europe in the frst year Of the war,
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1916-06-23
WANTED.

Four or FIVE goodtie makers; good
timber and long job.
s. "A. CLEMENT,
Camden, Tenn
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1916-06-23
Mrs. Evora Phillips and dauqh-

AZ You want a. real good, up-tO-
date, frst-class sewing machine at
reasonable prices, see U. A. Potts.
We will greatly appreciate it if
some kind subscriber will furnish
US copy Of The Chronicle Of May
10
Dorsey @. Hudson of Nashville
spent the weekend here with his
parents, DR.. and Mrs. F. G.. Hud-
son.
8. Y. Alexander Of Brownsville,
Tex, visited his sister, Mrs. Van
A. WHY, the latter part Of last
week..
Little Miss Rebecca Bowles of
Big Sandy is spending few days
with her grandmother, Mrs. Lee
hentz Bowles,
Mrs. Lehentz Bowles and Miss
lnez Bowles visited the family of
E. H. Dowdy in Huntingdon the
latter part of the week.
Little Misses Clara and Ruth
and Master Evans Hudson Of Ba-
ker Chapel are visiting their grand
mother, Mrs. w. H. Evans.
To save you worry with headache
and eye strain 60 to y. A. Potts
and have your eyes tested and get
q pair Of glasses. 1t will pay you
in pleasure.
A gasoline boat is making daily
trips Except Sunday from John
sonviIle to. Perryville, operated by
J. G. Matlock, who will appreciate
your business.
Regular services will be held by
the pastor, Rev. Frank B. Jones,
at the M. 3. Church, next Sunday
forenoon and evening. Services
begin at II q. m. and 8 p. m.
Miss Elsie Alexander of Hust-
burg has been visiting her aunt,
Mrs. Van A. WHY, returning home
Sunday. She was accompanied by
Miss Lula WHY, who will be her
guest this week.
The Epworth League presented
. splendid program at the high
school auditoriumlast Friday even
ing. The attendance could have
been better. but those present we're
well paid for their trouble in going
out to the entertainment.
Superintendent q. A. Potts Of
the NJ. p. Church, South, Sunday
school he's appointed the following
delegates to the State institute at
Dyersburg June ~ to 20. A. L.
Hassell, Granville Ellis, Miss Ola
Mel Daniel, Mrs Van A. WHY and
Mrs. J. v. Travis.
w. NJ. Kincannon returned from
st. Louis Friday "chock full" Of
enthusiasts for Wilson and Mar
shall, who are the Democratic NOM
inees again for President and Vice
President, He says it was the
greatest and most harmonious con-
vention ever held in the country
and that the South and West will
line up strong fort ticket. |
"A team from Camden instituted
q lodge Of the Order Of the Eastern
Star at Huntington last Friday
evening. Those who went from
here we're: Hon. Joe F. Odle, s.
"A. Clement, Lncisn M. Presson,
Mesdames @. o. Habbs, w. p. Nc
Gill, L. M. Presson, Van A. WHY.
B. D. johnson, q. HI Harper, r,
r. Melton, Lille Fry, w. M. Kim
cannon and J.F. Travis and Misses
Lillian Woods and Nellie and Car
RE Odle.
The remains Of Mrs. Kizzie PAT
ford were brought here yesterday
morning from Hollow Rock and
taken out to Flatwoods Cemetery
for interment. Funeral services
.ro,.x, - .l..oAad IL, nau E~A%L u
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1916-06-23
For Sale

A rubber tire Delker buggy; has
been in use only short time; will
sell at bargain.
CLAUD THOMPSON.
Camden, Tenn
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1916-06-23

~
Oircnit Clerk q. B. Holladay
was in Nashville Monday.
Miss Lillian Pafford has return
Ell from visitat Bolivar.
Little Miss Mildred Hall is Wis
itg in Nashville this week.
DR.. y. Garfinkle Of Nashville
went to Holiday Monday.
Il you want to see GOOD, see u
A. Potts and get new>g glasses.
Dir. L. w. Dougherty is spend
ing few days in Knoxville.
Little Miss Brenda Mai Hicks is
visiting relatives at Westport.
B. d. johnson and family are
spending 4 few days at Dover.
Orma johnson of Nashville has
been visiting Camden relatives.
j s. Cantwell of Milan spent
the weekend here with friends.
No. 666 will cure Malaria or Bill
hons Fever It kills. the germs.
Miss Myyia Waggoner Of Denver
10 the guest Of Mrs. W. w. Melton.
Mrs. Alvin Lashlee Of Nashville
spent the weekend here with rela-
lives.
Mrs. M. q. Bowles is visiting her
sister, Mrs. E. Z. Hudson, at Cox
burg.
Mrs. Mamie Burchett Of Clarks-
willie is the guest of Mrs. s. L.
Reeler.
a new line of laces, embroideries
and net in white and colors at y.
"A. Potts.
DR.. @. r. Hicks was called to
Nashville on professional business
Friday.
d. j. Allen returned from Chi
cago Friday and left for Memphis
Saturday.
Mrs. Rudolph Goodmaa and
children are visiting relatives at
Beardstown.
Misses Minnie and Eula Garner
o. Baker Chapel visited relatives
here Sunday.
Miss Lillian Woods has gone to,
Knoxville to attend the conserve
tory Of music.
DR.. w. r. McGill was called to-
Nashville Wednesday on profess
sional business.
Lawrence Durdin has been elect
ed Marshal Of Camden, succeeding
Will w. Melton.
u. "a. Potts has 3 big line Of
overalls and work shirts at the old
price. Buy now.
Mrs. w. T. Htubblefeld and
Alba Stubbleiisld have been visit
ing at Lexington.
Misses Bertha and Letta B.
6tubblefield have returned from q
visit at Scott Hill.
Miss George Lee Jones Of Dick
son was the guest Of Mrs. Sidney
p. Peeler last week.
Mrs. b. r.. Stockard and son.
Master Robert, have returned from
. visit in Nashville.
Mrs. Bette Thomas has returned
from visit to her daughter, Mrs.
Urla Sykes, in Paris.
On account Of rain Tuesday the
County w. @. E. q. Institute was
postponed indefinitely.
Mr.. Horace Il. Hayes Of Jack
son has been visiting her mother,
Mrs. Minnie Yarbrough.
j. II. Htubblefeld Of Capleville
spent the week END with his broth
sr,. Rev. w. Z. Stubblefield.
Next Sunday Is the regular ap-I
pointment Of Rev. J. G.. Cooper,
pastor, at the Baptist Church.
B. E Davidson, Mrs. i. E. Davis
sud Mrs. ]. B. O'duynn visited
ppofEnllsss follow Rock FRIDAY.
The Washington times., 1916-03-18

Tod Sloan finished up the other three
rounds. and was hit by Charity and
Moeiier, respectively. In the eighth ana
ninth. A.. ,.,,,,D,, -.
equally "cIose." BoehlinR was nicked
by Foster and by Rondeau for his dou-
bic in the first and second. but IN inc
third ne pitched alright bal rice re-
lieved him and permitted Williams 10
get a single in the NTH; Ihen CAM
George Dumont. who held up his de-
partment OF the game to utter satisfac-
ton until after two were out In the
ninth. At that time Judge inserted
his double. to he scored by Barber: VINO
came along with a. hot single EfcepI
for Dumont's bad throw in the ninth TO
get Judge, the contest was felded In
perfect manner. and the game was not
marred by any other loose work.
In the third Mcbride, Judge and Fos-
ter figured In a double that was easily
the fielding feature of the game. hut
injected into the general play was a
series OF quick recoveries OF hard-nlt
balls which would have gone for safe-
ties had not perfect fielding ensuei.
Manv OF these were opportunities which
permitted SQUAD" Schwab to reveal his
abilities around second base, and Indeed
he took his share OF line drives and
burning Srouners and handled his posi-
ton exquisitely.
SAWYER also, AT shortstop. accepted
any number OF wicked Founders when
mediocre work would have surely re-
suited in hits for perhaps extra bases.
In the outiield, the men had their diff
| fculties judging balls. as the ever-pres-
ent wind carried the ball quite out of
| Its natural course.
The actual amount OF hating and
fielding necessary to make the game an
| interesting one may best be realized by
| noting that but two buses IN balls and
| one strike-out were seen during the nine
innings.
| So strong was the zephyr that caress-
ed Lambeth Field that many of tho foul
flies were cat ght by the diminutlve
hurricane and carried irto the concrete
nmphitheatcr which surrounds Virgin
las athletic field. After the balls are
hit into the cement structure they are
! classed as emery" and the losing sidi
{ thereby has an alii'l IL they are return
ed into play.
! Jim Parks batted for Joe BoehlinS IL
The Washington times., 1916-03-18
Braves Formidable In
Old League Campaign
George Stalngs' Team Sure to Have Supporters in
Race About to Begin Today's Sportorial on
Topics That Interest Sport World.
BY LOUIS A. BOUCHER.
VIII It be the Braves again?

VIII II be the Braves again?
Or will the Giants once more climb
20 the heights over the bodies of all
the others?
Strange, but few National League
expect Pat Moran's crew TO repeat
in 1916. They are looking for the
Braves or the Giants to land the
ribbon
BY the way. the Braves look pref
~ good. too, as contenders for the
National League nag. They'll have
the old sririt. that's a cinch. but
will they have the goods In the line
OF players:
Honey. before hopping to tho
Feds. ranked with tine beSt FIRST
hasemen In the old circuit. Evers.
Maranvllle and Smith are still in
line. That infield ought IN be faster
with Butch" Schmidt out Of It.
and we'll up in every other way.
Sherwood MaRec. ice Connolly and
Pete Compton look like big leaguers
for the Garden. without considering
Snodgrass or young Collins. last
year with Pittsburgh.
But the real guessing comes with
pdNlNIy
Can Bill James repeat his 1914
twirling? II so, he'll Just about
keep the Braves up In the fight all
through the campaign.
Dick Rudolph's slow twisters are
still good. George Tyler should have
his left whip in condition tn make
one of the famous big Trio OF
James. Rudolph and Tyler.
Then Stallings has Frank Allen.
who won twenty-three games fo-
the Pittfeds last season; Pat Ragon,
who closed the 1915 campaign In a
blaze of glory; George Davis. the
no-hit-no-run finger from Harvard:
Arthur Nehf. the brilliant young
southpaw ind of the past season.
and Jesse Barnes, who looked good
on occasions.
Hank Gowdy's failure to play
first-class baseball last summer took
much OF the courage from the
Braves. hut Hank may have just
had a bad year. Suppose he comes
back on the fiy this spring with
some of that 1914 pep"
Don't you think that the Braves
will be formidable, II Hank IL hit
ting. the big Trio is twirling.
assisted now and then by one or
two others. the infield IL buZzinG.
and the gardeners doing their little
bit?
They most certainly will.
The Braves are a good bet.