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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-08-16

ON the morning of August 9Th. In
company with two friends. boarded
the train at Sumter for the Sunday
school convention which was to con.
vene at Foreston.
Arriving there at IL a. m. we were
met by friends. and ushered right on
TO the church. Upon arriving there
meeting with friends we had not met
Tor u length of time. what pleasant
memories II brought hack to us. 1t
seemed that the same trees. birds, and
nowers were among our friends to
welcome us. The cony ention consist
cd of songs. speeches and prayer. All
Of the speeches were fine. especially
the ones having for their subject
The relation Of the Sunday school TO
the Home and THE relation of the
Home to the Sunday School," by Revs.
Derrick and Duncan. Miss Chandler's
speech on Elementary teaching in the
sunday school, was also fine. I am
sure that every visitor there Joins me
In extending thanks to tho people of
Foreston. who so cordially entertained
IN. and for the delightful dinner we
enjoyed. We having heen invited to
stay over until the following day need
ed no persuasion. SO We boarded the
train the next evening for homo. We
came back enthused over Sunday
scnooi work. and hope mt some future
oey 10 DC with the Fortston folks en-
tertaining another Sunday school con-
~sntion. Visitor.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-08-16

- 1OAD MEN GO no, WASHING.
ION FOR FINAL CONFER-
ENoE.
y, President Has Authority to Take
Sherrr Of Railroads and Operate
,o&eD y y Becomes Necessary.

Warrington. Aug. 14.lThirty-four
representatives Of the Railway Broth
erhoods and nineteen railway man
oprs arrived here this morning for a
foNference with President Wilson, who
trying to avert the strike by assum-
~ personal charge Of the situation.
frsssdsnt Wilson received complete
feport from Secretary Tumulty .ht.
Poining. Commissioner Chambers.
1eee Of the federal mediation board,
80 into conference with Presiden.
V1son and lays the whole situation
bon,rs him.
The prcsidsnt has authority to take
eySr and operate tho railroads, IL ne
vesFeA under the Hay Chamberlain
Fnsy Law. which says the president
- take charge Of the railroads when
pepsssary. With the militia on the
eopter. u 10 felt that the operation
V the railroads Is necessary to keen
Qhein supplied. He also could force
Ne operation Of the railroads 80 a.
pot to interfere with the United States
pails on'cisls say,
The labor leaders and railroad man
>cprs take breakfast at local hotel
ehch wait for the conference with
1sssident Wilson.
II
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-08-16

Columbia Aug. ,1I.--Miss Kate
Harapton. 81 years of age. last surviv-
Ing child OF Col Wade Hampton of
the War OF 1912 and sister of the late
Lieut. Gen. Wade Hampton. Confed-
crate States army. died last night at
ll:t0 O'clock at "Hawkswood," the
nome OF her niece. Mrs. John C.
HASKELL. In Edsswold. a sburb Of CO.
'moia- Her health had very gradual
~ failed under the inhrmlties of her
years. but the end came somewhat
unexpectedly. W.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-08-16
BaSing his decision on an opinit

Basing his decision on an opinion
given by the city attorney Mayor
Griffith of Columbia refused 20 order
an election for the recall of the COM
mission form of government for Co.
lumbia. His letter was addessed to j.
+. Howie, ID. w. Robinson and ID. II.
GOhle. who recently wrote the mayor
handing him petition for the cleo
ton,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-08-16
TO FIGHT DEMOCRACY.
Congressional Union Approves Of At.
tack

Washington, Aug. 11.-Onicials at
headquarters OF the Congressional
Union for Woman Suffrage, which
is closely associated in organization
with the WOmans party, issued state
ments tonight expressing approval of
the party's determination to oppose
President Wilson and indicating that
their fight on him would not be con-
fined to the suffrage States.
I'VE can not distinguish between
the parties that have indOrsed federal
woman suffrage" said Mrs. Abby
scott Baker, "but we will certainly
one party which has opposed it,"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-08-16

The plan to distributs the flood re-
lief fund appropriated by congress by
providing employment on public
works for the destitute and needy who
are able to work is a good one. The
sick and those who are I'm actual nee 1
OF food will be cared for. but the able
bodied will be given an opportunity tn
earn money to purchase food and
clothing.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-08-16
WHAT MANNING HAS DONE
Spartanburg Herald.


AT this time the majority of the
newspapers of the State are predict
ing the reelection of Governor Mon-
ming, some of them going SO far as to
predict that as the result of the first
primary. This is not to be expected,
in our judgment. but there are many
indications that Manning is growing
stronger with the people as they real
lie just what the political situation
is, and just what it involves. The re-
election of Governor Manning means
continuation of the policy of law
enforcement the progress Of the con-
structive policies of his administration
and the advancement of reforms that
have been inGugurated during the
last year and a half looking to the
social welfare of the people of this
State.
AS we see Governor Manning's ad-
ministratiOn, 1t has been in the inter-
est of the human being rather than in
the interest of the dOllar-and just
here Is where he has parted company
with q number Of those who sup
ported him in the campaign two years
ago. In questions involving the
rights of labor Governor Manning,
without sounding a trumpet before
hand, took the side of the man who
works for his living. He signed, for
instance, the sO-called weekly pay
bill. after a delegation representing
the executives of mills, asked him not
to do so, and straightway these gen.
tlemen were against him for govern
or. He stood for a continuation of
the work Of tax reform, and behold
others opposed him. He created the
board Of conciliation and certain en-
ployers saw in it recognition of la
boris rights, and were against him.
Now in these things he was right, yet
the effort is to recall him and rebuke
him for taking the side of the man
who labOrs for his daily bread.
He has pursued this course, not ap-
pealing to labor as a class, but to la
bor as human beings. whose welfare
Is to be considered, and whose rights
are to be respected. In his campaign
for election two years ago he made
no promises along these lines, but
promised law enforcement and an ad-
ministration that should be for the
best interests Of all the people. His
administration has been worthy. II
has been honorable, and we believe
the people of this State will say that
he Is entitled to reelection on the
line record he has made.
We want the people of Spartan.
burg county to realize the issues in.
volved in this campaign, and as the
citizensN Of a county that stands 70,
law enforcement, and human prog.
rcss, along the most worthy lines, to
vote for the man who has record
in office that shows where he stands
on just such things.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-08-16
WILL RATIFY TREATY.
Danish Parliament Considers Sale OF
Islands.

Copenhagen, Aug. 11.--Notwith-
standing serious opposition the Rigs
dad again considers the treaty with
the United States selling the West In
dies islands. 1t is believed the treaty
will he ratified soon.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-08-16
WILSON STANDS PAT.

Washington, Aug. 11.-President
Wilson will stand pat on the declara-
ton that the States and not the ma
ton should decide the suffrage ques-
ton, officials assert in the face of the
woman's party declaration for Hughes
at Colorado Springs conference today.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-08-16
CONGRESS ABOLISIES NUISANCE.
The Celebrated Cummins Amendment
Which Has Made Many Miss Trains
Goes to Scrap Heap.


washington, Aug. 10.-That bane of
the railroad traveller, "the Cummins
amendment, under which every one
who checks trunk at a railroad sta
ton has to sign a separate dcclara-
tion of value for each article of bag
gage forwarded, has had the sting
taken from it by both houses of con-
gress now, and all that remains for
the presidents signature to be in or
der on the amending act is a confer
ence between senate and house of
representatives over several minor
differences between the two bodies.
The house passed "a bill late yester-
day amending the original liability
act. The senate already has passed
it.
Ever since the sO-called Cummins
amendment has been effective travel
ers have been confronted in RAILROAD
stations by huge signs directing at
tentiOn to the amendment" and the
necessity Of standing in line to sign
pink or blue or green or a
white slip. according to the railroad
to be travelled on.
The matter got to be a sore point
with commercial men, and more than
one inexperienced traveller has missed
trains in the efforts necessitated un-
der the law. AS an additional incOn-
venience to travelling, the Cummins
amendment would probably be given
first prize.
AS explained by Representative
Esch, of Wisconsin, ranking republi-
can on the interstate and foreign
commerce committee.
"The amendment was slipped in on
the senate side March 4, 1915. near
the minute of the final adjournment
Of congress. The bill was that which
refuses to allow railroads to limit liza
bility for loss upon goods and live
stock carried on their lines. The orig
inal intention did not cover personal
baggage, but these words were deftly
slipped into the bill in some manner,
provided, however, that if the goods
are hidden from view by wrapping
boxing or other means and the carrier
IN 6n nI1nr roxo q
the goods the carrier may require the
shipper to specifically state in writing
the value of the goods and the car
rier shall not be liable beyond the
amount so specifically stated, etc.
Reading that over you will see
that personal baggage is perfectly
we'll covered. Whether intended or
not, the travellers of the country have
becn put to much inconyenience, loss
of time and so FORTH
While not officially stated, members
of congress say that the Interstate
commerce commission never was in
favor Of this sO-called "Cummins
amendment" and that possibly one
reason for the strict enforcement of
the law by the railroads is because of
a desire to direct attention to the
extreme undesirability of the law.
The law, as it will be amended,
now that the senate and house have
Iassed the amendatory bill, expressly
specifies that the liability law shall
row apply first to baggage carried on
passenger trains or boats" This act
is made more specific as to what it
really means to cover; and livestock
shipped over their route. It is far
cry from herd Of cattle to a wo-
mans trunk shipped over a railroad,
and the congress of the United States
now is in process Of declaring that
it recognizes the difference.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-08-16

washington. Aug. 11.--England has
'eized one hundred and fifty Dutch
fishing vessels and is holding them
Intil the Dutch promise to sell flsh to
England, the American consul at
lhe Hague reports to the department
of commerce.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-08-16

Ono hundred dollars are needed
from sumter to- assist In carrying OIL
Y. NJ. G. A. work In the camp at El
Paso for the. South Carolina troops.
Are there not one hundred persons In
Sumter who will each give one dollar
Cor uais good causeY
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faris. Aug. 14.--On the verdun
ffoht the Csemans force the nshting
s. both sides Of the Meuse. The
ssnch positions at Hill sO4 and at
lsary were assaulted. but Germans
vsts rspqlssd with loss.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-08-16

The First National Bank announces
That contributions for the hundred
dollar Y. M. G. A. fund for the Sou n
Carolina National Guard will he ro-
celYed at that bank,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-08-16

No Lives Lost 1t Toxaway.
Asheville. Aug. 14.-No lives were
lna when Lake Toxaway dam burst
lass night The Seneca and roxaway
rivers are rlsing.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-08-16

NsNe fUstra Killed and scventeen In
tl,sci at Ednaqndson.
1tenphts Aug. 14.--A tornado
Npe oyet Edmundson.. Arkansas. this
pe'nine' killing i've. injuring seven
eeotl and destroying twelve buildings.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1916-06-14

In the course of the assault, heavy
losses were inflicted on the enemy.
and three officers and 123 men were
taken prisoners
Our troops were subjected to a
severe Smelling for several hours after
gaining the position, but were well
supported by our artillery and re-
tanned the ground gained, which is
being held Heavy bombardment by
the enemy have continued during the
day. during which our artillery re-
piled effectively.
"Attemps of the hostile infantry to
counter attack were frustrated by our
artillery fire.
Last night our troops carried out
successful raids northeast of fpres
and south of the Boots Grenier AT
the latter place. party of Austral-
ian troops entered the enemy S
trenches, causing him a known loss
of twelve killed and probably others
and capturing six prisoners. Two
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1916-06-14
SOME BLUE LAWS"
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RICHMOND. Va. June 1S.-Edicts
are going forth in Virginia cities for
enforcement to the letter, of all stat
utes, including the so-called Sunday
Blue Laws, in preparation for the
going into effect at midnight Satur
day Of the new state Custor Act, pro-
viding for the removal of officials
who fail to carry out the laws. On
Sunday, drug stores will be allowed
to sell medicines only, tobacco and
soft drink places and auto garages
will be closed and in some cities the
authorities threaten to prohibit the
printing or sale of newspapers The
Custor Act was passed to insure en-
forcement of the prohibition and
anti vice laws enacted by the last
general assembly.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1916-06-14
Has Czernowitz Fallen?

PETROGRAD, June 13.-Uia Lon
don).-The reports of the occupation
of CzerHowitZ. capital of Bukowina.
by the Russians are still without con-
firmation, but after the recent defeat
of Austrian General Planners army
and the successful Russian operations
IN the immediate vicinity of Czerno-
WITT, official news of the fall of the
city is momentarily expected here.
The Yale Szczky point of support.
and one of the most important posi-
lions on the Dneister line of fortifi-
cations also comes within the zone now
threatened By the extreme southern
flank Of the Russian forces, and, sur
rounded as it now is by the advancing
Russians, it is in an equally critical
situation.
The two other most important sec
tors of the front extending from the
Prlpet river to Rumania are the re-
sions south of Lutsk and north Of
IarnopoL From the reports of the
precipitate Austrian retreat from the
former region it is inferred here that
the Austrians were compelled to re-
llnquish their most important position
on the lkwa front-the Torgovitza.
fertilization which is located at the
junction Of the Ikwa and Styr rivers.
The occupied position is of the
greatest strategic value. Here the
same fate overlook the Austrians as
az Mlynoff on the Ikwa east of Tor
gcVltsa. Finding themselves the tar
get for an intense artillery lombard
ment from three sides the garrison
lied Around Tarnapol there has been
the most furious and sustained fight
| ing of all. Upon the outcome of this
engagement the safety of Lemberg
! depends, and the Austrians are
straining their utmost to prevent
further Russian advances. Taking
! the initiative in the region of Gliadii
and Vorobievka they are launching
a continued series of attacks and
making considerable gains, but only
| to have the newly carried positions
wrested from them by the Russians
in counter attacks
North of Lutsk the Austrians are
known TO have the newly carried
positions wrested from them by the
huSsldnS In counter attacks
North of Lutsk the Russians are
known to be massing considerable re.
Inducements but there is seemingly
temporary lull in the fightins
IN this region. The only point OF
the entire front where the Austrian.
succeeded in pressing back the Rus
SLAMS is north of Buczacz, but tn,
outcome of the struggle here has no
yet been decided and the Austrian
gains have been offset by Russian
progress south of BucZacz.
The Germans, as had been antici
pated, have begun a diversion on tn
northern front in the region of ia
cobstadt and south of Krevo, but al
their attempts to distract the Rus
sian attention in the south or t
, cause transfer of troops from tn
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INFERENCE Of
RAILROAD MEN
SEEMS FAILURE
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NEW YORK. June 10. Although
the conference between representatives
of the railroads of the country and
their employees technically is still in
session, spokesman for both sides de-
clareG tonight that the negotiations, |
intended to avert n general strike, /
have failed. The conference. they /
state will in all probability break up |
tomorrow when the railroads finish |
the legislation of their contingent or
counter proposition to meet the de-
mands OF the men.
The failure of the conference does
rot mean that Il general strike of the
ESQ 900 railroad men affected will i'm
mediately follow, both the railroad
men and managers say. The result OF
the conference must first be reported
to the men. A strike vote will follow,
and # the strike is authorized, the
workers win then renew their de-
mdnds In the event of another fail
ure to agree, either through compro
mise or arbitration, would the strike
order become effective.
The demands of the men include an
eight-hour day, time and a half for
over time, and the retention of exist
| ing methods of double compensation
| for different forms of labor. The
| contingent proposition of the rail-
reads, while granting the shorter
work day and increased overtime, eX-
cludes the double compensation fea-
ture. 1t is the latter fact that has
caused the apparent disruption of the
conference.
i was expected the conference
| would be finished today, but the ques-
tons asked by the men regarding the
| railroads counter proposition required
such complicated answers that a fur
Their adjournment was taken until to-
morrow.
w. g. Lee, president Of the Brother
hood of Railroad Trainmen, took his
eat at the conference table today for
the first time. He tried at first TO
smooth out the situation, but when he
fully understood the railroads stand
he became as irreconcilable as his fell
lows. II. A. Wheeler vice president
Of the Union Trust company of Chi
eaSo and chairman of the railroad sit
uation committee of the chamber of
commerce of the United States, was
introduced at the close of the session.
He pleaded for az amicable settle
ment of the dispute, and declared his
[ committee was working to prevent a
; general strike. He said the chamber
n of commerce was cooperating to the
, fullest extent by seeking to have con
. gress-extend the powers of the inter
state commerce commission to include
the regulation of hours, wages ant
working conditions of railroad men.
Representatives of the big Fou1
Railroad Brotherhood stated late
that. although they appreciated tn,
\ kindly offices of the chamber of com
o merce they would ignore the messag,
: delivered by its representatives.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1916-06-14
southern front thus far have. failed.


LONDON, June 1f.-Canadian
troops, in what the British official
statement describes as a gallant and
successful assault southeast of
Zillebeke recaptured former Brit
ish position over a front of more
than 1900 yards. Notwithstanding
a severe Smelling the Canadians re-
tain the ground gained, which is be-
ing consolidated
The text of the statement reads:
At 1880 in the morning the Cana :
dian troops made gallant and
successful assault east of Zillebeke-
Their objective was our old position
in that neighborhood, all of which
was captured on the front attacked
extending from the southern portion
of Sanctuary wood to a point apoll
1000 yards north of Hill SlXty-a
total front of over 1,500 yards.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1916-06-14
TAT DECLARES
FOR INCREASED
ARMY AND NAVY
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WASHINGTON, June IS. - Former
President Taft. addressing the grad
rates of Georgetown university. de-
clared the colonial possessions of the
United States make imperative
larger army and navy. He referred
particularly to Germany and oriental
~ var. The fleet, Mr.. Taft declared,
should he enlarged and made better
balanced with the view of rivalling
Germanys naval power. Alaska, the
Philippines and the Monroe doctrine in
future years may prove special sources
of ian irrational friction involving the
United States. he said.
In our Asiatic relations" said Mr.
TAFT. 1t is observable that the open
door policy has been steadily closing
since the Russo Japanese war, on ac-
cuIui of our helping Japan to lick;
E,e~io. With the Chinese and Japa-
No." wc are also pursuing an incon-
si~tc1t policy. for we want their trade,
hN' not them.
We have Il very particular color
continent, involving only black and
WIitc. We arc very fastidious about
browns and yellows. | only mention
This To show that the orient is a pos
sihle cedter of trouble, not imminent
untl 70. | trust"
Referring to the navy. Mr.. Taft said:
'lt We can beat the German navy, We
c?r beat the vorld."
io also urged that the United State,
oui'- federation of rations to pre-
vent unnecessary war according tC
'hr IAN Of the League to Enforce
Pct-c. Of which Mr. Taft is president
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1916-06-14
PROGRESSiVES FOR
HUGHES, SAYS HOLT

LITTLE ROCK, Ark, June 10.
w. S. Holt, Arkansas member
of the progressive national COM
mittee who returned from Chica-
go today announced that he will
work for the election of Chas. E.
Hughes, the republican nominee.
and that he believes the great
majority of the members of the
progressive party will do the same
THE nomination of Mr.. Hughes
marked the downfall of the old
guard of the republican party and
the invisible government he said,
| believe that Mr.. Hughes state
ment in announcing that he will
accept the nomination embodies
the principles for which the pro-
gressive party has fought"
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SAME OLD FAULT
LOSES AID A BOUT
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ST. LOUIS, June 13.-F'rankie Rus
sell of New Orleans won on a foul
from AID Wolgast of Cadillac. in the
fourth round of scheduled 12round
boxing bout here tonight. Russell was
knocked down in the fourth round.
He Claimed the former champion had
hit low hut the referee continued
counting Russell came to his feet
at the count of nine. A few seconds
later ne collapsed. The referee then
declared Wolgasts blow had beeS
foul and gave the decision to Russell.
The men weighed 1876 pounds.
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PUEBLO, Colo, June 13.-The jury
in the case against W. b. Slaughter,
former president of the failed Mer-
camille National Bank of Pueblo, who
is charged with the larceny of mort
gagged livestock, was secured at three
o'clock this afternoon after the eX-
animation of % talesmen. The taking
of testimony was Immediately com
menced.
DR.. a. J. MOnahan, the chief witness
for the state. was examined. Mona
han told of the mortgages on the cat
tie and of their subsequent delivery
to the stockyards in this city. He
testified that he was not interested in