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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-12-06
BILLY SUNDAY IN BOSTON.
TURNS PURITAN CITY UpS,,,E
DOWN IN HIS REVIVAL SIR.
VICES.
has Broken All Previous Records I'm
TWO Weeks He Has Been IN Bean
City-17,OOO Men Attend First Scr
vice and LAO Hit Sawdust Trail.

Boston, Nov. 30-The Rev. William
sunday, the noted BILLY" Sunday.
with a top-notch batting average in
big league baseball of former LAYS
and now an evangelist of record
breaking fame, is fast turning cold,
Puritanical Boston into the most
sizzling, enthusiastic Sunday cam
paign city hat the great religious
hard hitter" has yet waged his bat
tie with sin in.
he has broken all his previous
records during the first two weeks
OF his Boston campaign. BILLY" is
tickled all up in a heap over his big
Boston showing. The climax of
achievement will come if he is able
to turn Boston into the n~o-licensc
column in the December city election.
His most enthusiastic admirers here
do not believe this possible, but
BILLY" is slamimng the rum sellers at
every meeting and tremendous crowds
of men are coming out to all his
meetings.. This trend has caused
great anxiety among the local liquor
interests.
AT the first meeting Sunday held
here for mon only" there was an at
tendance of 1900, and when he
asked for trail-hitters LAO men
walked down the sawdust trail and
pledged themselves to the Christian
life. This Boston record is compared
with the following first call for men
trail-hitters in other cities:
Philadelphia, $40; Baltimore, SCI;
Syracuse, AIS; Detroit, SS5; Kansas
City 100
On the fourth day of his trail hit
ting campaign Sunday scored the fol-
lowing results in Boston
Morning meeting, 1887; afternoon
meeting, 1885; evening meeting, L.
100; total for the day, 1902; previous
converts, $3.50; total t. date, T.
1872.
The number of trail hitters in other
cities where Sunday campaigns have
been held, compared with the number
in Boston for the corresponding
four days is:
Boston, 1882; Detroit, 1884; Phil
adelphia, 1,645; Baltimore, 1,574;
Kansas City, 1868; Syracuse, 796.
Boston's contributions towards the
expenses of the Boston Sunday cam
paign have reached ~$2S,9i4.S9. the
largest amount ever collected at Sun
day meetings for a corresponding
time. Sunday has beer heard in Bos-
ton by $4,000. This number smashes
all previous records.
Complaints are already made that
the tabernacle built here is alto
gether too small. At many meetings
thousands of people are turned away,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-12-06
WILL GRANT REQUEST.
British Foreign Office Will Give Safe
Conduct to Austrian.

London, Dec. 2.-ViScount Grey,
British foreign secretary, and attaches
of the foreign jfiice, are giving deep
consideration to President Wilson's
request for a reconsideration of Eng
lands refusal to grant safe conduct to
Count Tarnowski. Austrian ambassa-
dor to the United States. An early
reply is expected. 1t is believed he
ed before any representations on the
subject are exchanged between WASH
ington and London.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-12-06
REHABILITATION COMES SOON
FIRST REGIMENT WILL BREAK
UP WEDNESDAY,.
Physical Examinations Proceed Ran.
idly-MCn Should Reach Homes
Before Thursday.

Columbia, Dec. because of the
excellent condition of the records.
the First regiment will oe mustered
out Of the federal service and de-
modified next Wednesday,, accord
ing to Capt. ]. nj. Graham, U. S. A..
chief mastering officer. The regiment
arrived at Camp Moore Thursday.
Only four days will be required for
the physical examinations and a COM
plete checking of all companies. Many
of III regiments in other States re-
quire from seven to 10 days for this
work. The order for the railway
equipment has been placed and the
several special trains will arrive at
Styx station early Wednesday mora
ing. All companies will arrive at their
home stations before Thursday.
The regular army officers detailed
to muster out the regiment were
agfreably surprised at the complete
ness Of the records of all companies.
The supply company will be held at
Camp Moore to pick up the odds AID
ends.
The physical examinations were in
progress yesterday. They should be
completed tonight.
Col. E. M. Blythe, commanding the
regiment, was highly pleased with
the condition of the company rec
ords. There is no regiment on the
border that is superior to the First
South Carolina" he said.
The checking up of the property
will be completed Monday. Wednes-
day will be pay day and the men will
probably depart from the camp be-
fore noon.
Several of the companies ate their
Thanksgiving dinners Thursday. 9th
ers delayed the sumptuous feasts un-
til yesterday. The menu included
soup, baked turkey, potatoes, bread
dumplings and coffee.
~ WIN Va CiCCtAiS TIC tcitlS Wds
completed yesterday. Stoves have
been installed. Tin caps for the tents
| were issued yesterday. 9
The machine gun company of the
|regiment, headquarters at Anderson
under command of Capt. Ralph j
Ramer. returned to the State fully
Equipped, including four Lewis ma
tclaine guns and FIVE auto trucks. The
Lewis gun is being used by the Brit
fish and Belgian armies and was re-
Gently adopted BY the United States
war department. The South Carolina
machine gun company was the first
unit on the border to receive the new
guns. Over 800 such guns have been
purchased by the government and
placed in service along the Mexican
border.
The men are in excellent health al
Camp Moore. A private was slightly
injured yesterday morning by being
kicked by a horse. He soon recov-
cred and was put through with the
physical examination during the af-
ternoon. Two men were sent to Co.
lumbia hospitals suffering from colds
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-12-06
DELAY IN NEGOTIATIONS.

Failure Of Britain to Give InfOrma-
ton flinders Settlement With Ger
many.
Washington. Dec. 2.-The delay of
Britain In notifying the United States
whether the Marina was a transport
Is holding up negotiations with Ger
many.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-12-06
Reception Given by Judge Purdy.

After the marriage cermony at the
church q reception was given by
Judge r. o. Purdy and n large num-
Der OF relatives and friends were
present TO felicitate MIR. and Mrs. Epps
The color scheme at the house was
Of the same design as hat at the
church. green and pink. and was most
successfully carried out. Potted
plants and pink carnations were ex-
tensively used In carrying out the
color design.
f., Mr.. and Mrs. Epps left on an
evening train for Columbia from
which place they went to Washington
and other points for a stay. before re-
turning to Sumter where they will
make their home for the present with
Mrs. Pinckney ON North Main street.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-12-06
CHILDREN VISIT LEE Fam.
DAY DEVOTED TO SCHOOLS Ann
PUPILS,
Last Show OF Great County Exhibit
Attracts Record Breaking Crowd to
Bishopville.

Bishopville. Dec. This day was
designated children's day at the Lee
county fair. The children Of Lee
county were admitted to the grounds
and their fathers and mothers fol-
lowed them. The children came some
1000 strong marching to the fair
grounds headed by a band.
The attendance today was the best
of the three days. There was an at
tendance today Of 10000 and this
one day alone assures the county and
those interested in it that the fair is
a success beyond the dreams of its
most enthusiastic promoters. One of
the most happy features of the fair
was the fine behavior Of the very
large attendance. There was one or
two little disorderly incidents but
nothing to actually mar this happy
occasion.
Always of interest to most people
are hne horses and especially the
racing of horses. This fair has been
UNUSUAL in securing entries OF fine
horses. mules and colts and ia fact
the exhibition Of the animals owned
and raised right here in Lee county
was a distinct revelation to the native
population. Every n connected
with the fair has done everything In
his or her power to make Il the
sweeping success that it is and espe-
ciaily the work of Col. j. d. Lee al
the State agricultural department. il
to be commended. The fair was also
very fortunate in securing the Ser
vices Of such men as ]. H. Won Ars-
dale Of Kentucky to judge the horses.
mules and colts; Frank c. Hair, poui-
try expert of Clemson college on the
poultry show: E. A. Onsrud OF The
national department Of Agriculture
on cattle, and others. i
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-12-06
MINIMUM WAGE LAW.

Government Employees Start Move.
mcnt for More Pay.
Washington, Dec. "A fight to es-
taDllsh a minimum wage policy fOr
government employees will De in
troduced by Representative Nolan of
California at the opening session of
congress on Monday.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-12-06
VICTORY IN


Berlin, Dec. 2.-The Austro-Ger-
man forces have smashed through
the Roumanian lines in the Walla-
chan plain, northwest Of Bucharest
and drove forward to the Arjeshu
river, the war office announced to-
day. The Russians continue their
furious drive along the .Carpathians.
The German allies advanced their
lines in Roumania while the Russian
attacks in Dobrudja were repulsed by
the Bulgarians, the war office an
nOunced.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-12-06
CONFERENCE HARD At WORK.
METHODISTS BUSY ON THIRD
FLORENCE DAY.
Board Presents Report and Plan for
Campaign to Raise Big Fund for
Education.

Florence, Dec. 1.-The third days
work of the Methodist conference was
introduced by devotional services led
by w. S. Myers. A. r. Phillips, for
merly superannuated, was restored to
the effective service.
Carey Thomas Easterling and Edwin
w. Hurst, Jr., were admitted on trial.
S. G. COlyer was received from the
Christian church.
>. {. Morris addressed the confer
ence relative to the Horny Industrial
institute. There are now 1873 pupils
in this school and it is supplying a
very pressing need.
The Rev. w. c. Kirkland Of The
Southern Christian Advocate was
heard concerning that publication.
Bishop Atkins commented most IA
vorably upon the address of DR.. Kirk
land. He asserted that no family
could be efficient Methodists without
the assistance of The Advocate. He
exhorted the preachers to increase it's
circulation.
The report OF the board Of educa-
ton produced much discussion as to
the period of time to be devoted to
the canvass for the educational fund.
The period recommended by the
board is February IL to March IL.
Many thought that his date is too
conference.
On motion Of A. j. Cauthen thu
month of April was substituted for the
period recommended by the board.
Bishop Atkins urged the conference
to make a thoroughly earnest effort to
secure this fund of 100000 so that
the school might be qualified to meet
all the competition by which it is
surrounded. The report was adopted
as amended.
Mr.. Shuler asked for contributions
conference.
Henry J. Livingston was elected to
deacon's orders as a local preacher.
William Goldfnch was elected to
elders orders is a local preacher.
B. Greig Vaughan was elected 20
deacon's orders as a travelling
preacher.
The district conference journals
were reported as neatly and accur-
ately kept. The report of the COM
mittee on temperance was adopted
with an amendment commencing
every newspaper and magazine which
refuses to publish whiskey adver-
tisements.
The Rev. d. Bennett of the school
of theology and A. N. Brunson at !
W. 1. Herbert of the Upper South
Carolina conference were introduced
to this conference.
The collection for the educational
fund exceeds $1,000 and it is hoped
to increase that amount before con-
ference %adjourns. There is a deep
interest in this great enterprise.
The anniversary address before the
board of church extension was de-
livered by DR.. j. Walter Daniel at
$3.50 this afternoon.
The board of education held it's an
niversary tonight. DIR. r. H. Bennett
Of Atlanta was the chief speaker.
The cause of education is steadily
strengthening it's grasp upon the
convictions of the people. The en-
thusiasm of the ministers will prob
ably prove contagious among the
laymen.
j. c. Smith, president of the Upper
South Carolina Epworth League con-
ference, is a visitor to this confer
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-12-06
MEXICANS FEAR VILLA.
Prominent Residents of JuarcZ Flee
Across tho River.

Ell Paso, Dec. 2.-Prominent resi-
dents Of Juarez began moving across
the Rio Grande to El Paso today.
fearing an immediate attack by Viii
listas. Federal agents learned today
bhat Villa is delaying his advance on
Juarez until he learns how President
the town.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-12-06
X BOOST PRICES.
Federal Agents Write Letters to Re,
tailCrS to This Effect.

Chicago, Dec. 2.-Letters from
packers and big Wholesalers to retail
ers forget what your goods cost and
boost prices to the limit" are under
investigation by federal agents. 1t is
believd hat a nationwide conspiracy
exists.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-12-06

Mrs. Epps' travelling suit was a mid
night blue broadcloth with hat, furs
and shoes Of taupe.
Many very pretty and useful pres
ents were showered upon the young
couple, attesting to their large num-
Der OF friends.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-12-06
WANT GREECE In WAR.
Germans Trying to Induce Greeks to
Declare War on Allies.

London, Dec. 2.-Amsterdam dis
patches today state that the central
powers desire Greece to declare war
against the allies and intend to offer
assistance.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-12-06
VILLA TROOPS SURROUNDED.
Reported That CarranZa Commander
il Ready to Attack Rebels.

Ell Paso, Dec. 2.--Gen. Murguia with
even thousand Carranza troops has
forced his way up from the South
and surrounded Villa and his army in
Chihuahua, according to a statement
issued by Gems. Gonzales and Gales,
the Carranza commanders at Juarez.
Fedora agents are inclined to dis
credit the report. Gen. Gales states
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-12-06

ter Lighting Company has mo- wires
on this street at the place where the
light was wanted and the city 3w6iiid
have to put up the, poles and wires
under tho present contract WITH the
company.
An application from Mrs. 9dtiss
OUTLAW to sell canned goods Without
Ia license, because Of the fact that 5bis
Il . Confederate veterans willow Mas
fefsissd. s {
me city Clsrk presented 1 4saasst
Etfom Mrsc s. Bennett couoelSsng
the payment OF one-third of csst oa
sidewalk in front Of her home on
Washington street. 1t was decided to
refund her the third cost Of pavement
out of paving money. under an agree
ment with her when the sidewalk in
front Of her place was laid. when she
had paid for the work.
A protest from citizens on North
Salem avenue between Calhohrf and
Haynsworth streets was received
against the paving Of that street.
An application from the building
and loan associations Of the city for
exemption from taxes was received
and granted on personality taxes.
Bradford Bros. requested permits
sion to rernov d gasoline filling sta
ton from w. s. Reynolds store
across West Liberty street to in front
Of their store. The request was
granted, the work to be done under
the direction of Supervisor White
and the street to be replaced in good
condition.
Petitions were received to pave un-
der the abutting property ordinance
Church street from Broad to Peach
and Haynsworth street from Church
to Salem. These petitions were order
ed filed.
Supervisor White reported that Mr..
d. j. Winn now refused to allow the
removal Of a house on Haynsworth
street and the opening of the street
to proceed, as previously agreed to.
Mr.. Jennings directed him to proceed
with the work, as the titles to- the
property are already in the possess
Of the city and Mr.. VIM had no
right to sion tho wOrk
A petition vas received from citi-
zens of Walker avenue asking that
their street be clayed. Work of clay
ing this street has alredy commenced
and will be pushed, it was stated.
A petition was received from resi-
dent sof South Sumter street that this
street be cleaned up. Council dire cted
attention to this matter, so that the
street would be cleaned up as carly
as possible.
The expenditure Of 500 for an
adding machine for the Office of the
city clerk was authorized.
A resolution to the following effect
was unanimously passed: THAT
hereafter no carnival or sideshow Ii
censes will be rebated to any asso-
citation, organization or club of an.
kind, but that the city will requir,
the full license to be paid"
A letter was received from Mrs. H.
NJ. Stuckey, president Of the Charity
League. requesting an appropriation
for the Charity League. This request
was refused, as Council did not deem
it advisable to spend public funds for
charity any further than 1t was al
ready doing. although it was fayora-
bic to all charity OrganizatiOnSyl3 At
present tho city is paying $25 a
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-12-06
BIG FIGHT
Italians Preparing for Offensive
Against A%uStrians.

Berne, Dec. 2.-The Swiss Italian
front has been sealed by the Italian
military authorities. 1t is believed
that Italy is preparing a powerful
offensive thrust as a joint movement
with Russia to help save Roumania.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-12-06
RUSSIAN SUCCESSES IN EAST.

Rccapturc Towns, Driving Teutons
Back for First Time Since Drive
Started.
Petrograd, Dec. BY furious
fighting the Russians have recaptured
C~ernavoda bridge and compelled the
Tcutonic forces who occupied Gostinaf
and Tzomana to fall back, the war
office announced. This is the first
serious check since the Teutons began
their drive on Bucharest.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-12-06
MEXICO'S NEW CONSTITUTION,

Carranza Outlines Many Reforms for
His Country.
Queretario, Dec. 2.-The new Mex
lean constitution as outlined by First
Chief Carranza today. contains re-
forms in labor and divorce laws. the
foreigners and the abolition Of class
privileges.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-28
KiTCHIN MAKES PROTEST
Predicts North Carolina VIII co re-
publican if Recent Check
Clearing Order Stands.

WASHINGTON. July 27.-Rcprcscnta-
tive k:tchin, Democratic leader of the
House protested to-day to Postma ster-
General Burleson and the Federal Re-
serve Board against Mr.. Burlcson's re-
sent order directing postmasters in
small towns to collect checks without
exchange charges from State banks not
members OF the reserve system.
Mr. Kitchin said the order would cut
off most of the profits Of 5000 small
state banks which are not In and can
not enter the reserve system. IF the
order stands" he declared. North
carolina will go Republican by $4,000"
Mr.. Burleson's order WAS suggested
III secretary McAdoo. and based on
reserve board resolution. 1t provides
for check collection from nonmember
banks in communities where there is
po member TO perform the service. and
Vas designed to perfect the universal
check clearing system recently inaug-
uratcd by the reserve board.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-28
BRITISH ADMIRAL
DENIES ENTERING
VIRGINIA WATERS
Indignant Over Reported
Incursion Into Chesa-
peake Bay.
UNDER STRICT ORDERS
ABOUT ZONE OF PATROL
Assurance of English Arnbassa-
dor Accepted by State
Department..
NEW MYSTERY TO INCIDENT
Inquiry Being Made Into Movements
of Other Vessels in Effort
to Find Facts.
NEW MYSTERY TO INCIDENT
Inquiry Being Made Into Movements
of Other Vessels in Effort
to Find Facts.

WASHINGTON. July 2T-Sir Cecil
Spring Rice. tho British ambassador.
Informed Acting Secretary Polk TODAY
that he had received message From,
the admiral commanding the British
squadron on the Atlantic coast denv-
ing tiiat a British warship had entered
chesapeake Bay. as reported bv the
commander of the battleship Louisiana.
The ambassador said the British
ships had strict orders not TO enter
the thrce-mle limit OF American ter
rltorlal waters to waylay the Ger
man subma rine Deutschland or for any
other purpose, and the admiral had re-
ported that these instructions had not
been violated at any time.
Mr.. Folk was told that the British
admiral was very indignant over the
report that one Of hie cruisers had
made an incursion into Chesapeake
Bay under cover Of da arkness early yes
tcrday morning.
The statement of the ambassador
will he accepted by the State Depart-
ment. but the commander of the
details on his report that craft which
passed him al Lynnhaven Inlet sig
nailed English cruiser" Officials do
not know what to make of the case,
but some arc led to believe that the
American officer was the victim Of some
kind of hoax
The armorcd cruiser North Caro-
lima and the destroyers sent out to
the capes for neutrality duty yester-
day will continue their patrol
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-28
BRITISH IMPROVE POSITIONS
NORTHEAST OE PoZIERE.,

LONDON. July 2S.-Since the COM
ple,Ion of the capture or Pozieres the
news from The British front iHFrance
is mainly OF artillery actions and test
Ing encounters at various points on
the German lino. The comparative
lull. and hot haZy weather il is as
sumed. have given the Germans an
opportunity TO bring UP further troops
ana guns. with view 10 renewed at
tempts 10 rccapture Poziercs where.
ports. the British troops have further
consolidated their positions.
To-niEhts official report shows that
there has been hard lighting all day,
with some fluctuations of fortune. but
that in the end the British improved
their positions northeast Of Poziercs
and in tho vicinity Of Lonrueval and
Delville wood.
There Is much comment in the
European capitals on the effect that
tho loss OF the last great Turkish
fortress in Armenia. from which
province the Turks are said 70 he flee
ing. owing Ia exhaustion Of their am
munition supplies. is likely TO have in
Constantinorle. and also as to the in
nuence the defeat will have in Greece
and Roumania.
The Associated Press correspondent
at Athens learns that there is no longer
any likelihood Of an attack on the
entente allied forces at Saloniki.
GERMANY CAN STILL OFFER
LONG RESISTANCE
The Russian War Minister. accord
Sloyo. desires to dispcl the illusion
that the war can end in autumn. He
admits that the German technique is
so high that Germany can still offer
4 long resistance.
Rumors that an important naval ac-
tion has occurred in Scandinavian
waters were met to-day by 4 statement
OF the British Admiralty that it had
no reports Of any naval activities In
the region Indicated
Turkish claims TO advantage over the
British in cavalry skirmishes in Egypt.
in the district east Of the Suez Canal.
are denied in a report from the British
commander in Egypt, who reports that
he has the situation we'll in hand
The sinking n the North Sea by Ger
man submarines Of four Norwegian
vessels with cargoes of timber Is an
nounced from London, which reports
their destruction as part of an ener-
getic campaign started by the Germans
against timher-laden vessels in those
waters
PetroGrad announces the capture of
a total of $3.50 prisoners by the Rus
slams in the fighting of Tuesday, when
the Teutonic lines were pressed back in
the Slonevka region of Volhynia.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-28
ACCUSED BY YOUNG GIRL
pr. Estis ID. Robbins, Prominent
Specialist md Social Leader In
IsntOn Rogue. I'm .DntI.

BATON ROUGE. LA. July 27.-Dr.
Estis D. Robbins. prominent specialist
and n leader in Baton Rouge social and
professional circles. was arrested here
to-day on charges made by Alma Black.
,welve-year- daughter Of Cole c..
Ella ok, well-known planter and polit!-
clan Of this city. Tho girl had been
patient Of DR.. Robbins. Tho affidavit
against the doctor was sworn out by
Mr Black
The physician declared he was in
.nocant of the charges. which caused a
sensation here. Sheriff Day placed
Robbins in the parish Jail. stating he
feared for tho prisoners safety,