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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-03-15
new REVOLT IN CHINA

WASHINGTON, March 15.-New
revolution has broken out in China,
according to dispatches received at
the navy department today, from Ad-
miral Wintherhalter, commanding the
Asiatic fleet. Rebels, he reported, are
planning attack in force on Luchow.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-03-15
.SH|vELY FUNERAL
TO Be HELD SATURDAY

WASHINGTON, March Is. - Ar
rangements for the funeral of Senator
Shively has been completed. The
body will be taken to South Bend.
Indiana, tomorrow night, accompanied
by congressional escort. Burial will
be on Saturday There will be no SER
vices in this city.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-03-15
CUMMINS SELECTED
AS PRIMARY CHOICE

ST. PAUL. March 15.--Albert b.
Cummins, United States senator from
Iowa. is the choice of the Minnesota
Republicans for president In yester-
days primary Senator Cummins won
over Henry d. Estabrook of New York
by nearly six to one.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-03-15
AUSTRIA RAISES HOWL

WASHINGTON. March 15.-The
Austrian embassy here today filed a
formal memorandum with the state
department alleging that Entente sub
marines had torpedoed two unarmed
Austrian passenger steamers without
warning.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-03-15
TACCART MAY LAND
SENATORIAL TOGA

INDIANAPOLIS, March 15.-Thos
Taggart probably will serve as Demo
cratic senator from Indiana, succeed
ing Benz. F. Shively, who died yester-
day in Washington, until the fall cleo
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-03-15
NAMES COMMITTEE
FOR SHIVELY FUNERAL

INDIANAPOLIS, March 15.-Gov-
ernor Ralston has called a meeting of
all state officials tomorrow morning
to appoint a committee to attend the
funeral of Senator Shively in South
Bend Saturday.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-03-15
TROOPS OF CARRANzA
REVOLT AT 0JINGA::
COMMANDER IS KILLED

Ell PASO, March 15.-Reports that American
troops had crossed the border Columbus reached
here from several today But dispatches from
Gen. Pershings base late in the forenoon indicated that
the advance the border hunt down Villa had not
begun This message told of the preparation under way
but said nothing of any troop movement.
The chief interest centered not so much in the move
ment of the American troops the attitude of the
Carranza troops sent to get Villa Reports of mutiny
at Ojnga and the execution of their commander Gen.
Roas, of Carranza's abest commanders were con-
firmed in presido dispatch.
Mexicans Celebrate Caranza Reciprocity.
QUERARTO, Mex. via Laredo Tex, March 49,
half holiday ordered in the temporary capital of
the peaceful diplomatic settlement with the United States
the matter relating to the pursuit of Villa Troops and
civilians paraded through the streets.
Carranza Garrison at Palomas Join Revolt
Ell PASO, March 15.-The Carranza garrison at
Palomas opposite Columbus, N. M is reported to have
revolted The Mexican soldiers several hundred strong
said to be on their way to join Villa.
Carranza Troops at Ojinga Kill Commander
PRESIDE, Tex, March 15.-Carranza troops at
Onga just the border from Preside have mu-
tined and killed their commander Gen. Rojas 1t was
not until today that early reports of the revolt were con-
rmed The soldiers said to have declared their in
tenton of joining Villa Troopers of the Thirteenth cava
ry arrived from Marsa today guard against an attack
on Preside.
Second Invading Column Ready to Cross Border
HATICHA, N. NJ. March 15.-Supposedly awaiting
only the arrival of the First Cavalry from Moneray
Ca to complete the brigade, the second column of the
punitive expedition mobizing at Cubertsons range
three miles from the boundary 1t fully equipped and
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-03-15
AUSTRIA DECLARES
war ON PORTUGAL

ROME, March 15.-Austria has de-
clared war against Portugal, it was
announced here today.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-03-15
GERMANS DEFEATED.

LONDON. March 15.-The German
army in German East Africa has been
defeated by British forces under Gen.
Smut, it was officially announced.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-03-15
Weather Forecast

United States Report-Fair. Contin-
ued cold tonight. Thursday fair,
slightly warmer.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-06-07
METHODISTS To START CAM.
PAIGN.
To aid Wonord, Lander and Columbia
Collcges-Win Make Plans Today.

Columbia, June 1.-The educational
corhmittee created by the Methodist
Conferences in. South Carolina will
meet in spartanburx tomorrow after
noon at 4 o'clock, to consider plans
fors rsaAnnshinsa . naraasas stess,assss.
endowment fund of $3o0.oQo, one
half OF which will 60 to Wofford Col
lege. $4,000, to Lander College, at
Greenwood. and $4,000 to Columbia
College.
It is likely that thirty or sixty
day campaign will be decided on. The
committee is composed. of the presi-
dents of the three colleges named, the
chairmen of their boards of trustees,
and the chairmen of the educational
committees. about ten men in all.
The idea. it is stated. is to have the
presiding elders take change Of the
campaign in their districts and work
through the pastors of the churches,
OF which there are some 400, and in
this way to carry the campaign into
every home.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-06-07
ROOSEVELT MEN pusMlellls
bat whitnalsn win issviss II ON Ar.
rival Tcmortow-C Confer9 9ssces Hei4
bat No bargains Reached. tl

Chicago. June 3.--In an eleventh
hour fight for Roosevelt. including q
probable hurrahr visit here by the col
onel. In an effort to force his nomina-
ton by the Republicans his nomina-
ton has been planped by the Roose-
welt men,. Several conferences have
been h&d between managers of
avowed candidates and the Progress
sive leaders. but no direct offer or a
bargain has thus far been made. The
Hughes movement was at a standstill
today. but 1t will be rejuvenated to-
morrow with Gov. whitman's arrival.
Efforts Of the "favorite SON. and
Roosevelt boomers to eliminate
Hughes from the race on Hughes dec
laration that neither Hitchcock nor
anyone else represented him here
has helped instead of hurting Hughes
movement. It is understood that
Gov. Whitman. when he. gets here,
will assure all delegates that Hughes
Will accept the nomination II tender
cd.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-06-07
STATE FTREMEN'S MEET.
State Association In Session Three
Days, June 20 to %, at Orangeburg

Orangeburg. June with only a
short time left in which to complete
the preparations for the entertain
ment of the South Carolina Fire
mems Convention, which takes place
In this city June 1922. the various
committees are at work arranging
their parts. Nothing is being left un-
done to make the event a marked sue
cess and an invaluable advertisement
for the city of Orangeburg. Attrac-
tive posters have been sent to every
town having a fire department in the
State. and the local committees are
receiving the hearty cooperation Of
the whole association. The track is
being put in shape. and the erection
OF the grandstands will soon begin
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-06-07
IIlE MUST ElFglff n. /,
GOVERNOR MANNING q IL
2 CHARLESTON no IT'S n0dSh
OFFICERS. (, R'ys
Executive is Pleased with E6Sl4e
Which Have deem Made to ObbtkSe
Prohibition Acts-Ldquor Consent1ks
In County and Governor Cuilb1fb
With Martin. rEs

Columbia, June 3.-Announcetnef
was made at the governors office r..
terday that the State constables are
to be withdrawn from the city of
Charleston. The announcement FOL.
lowed a conference in Charleston be.
tween Gov. Manning and Sheriff Mar
tin and Mayor Tristram +. Hyds.
when the question OF enforcing the
prohibition law was discussed. sever.
al constables will be maintained In
Charleston county and on the &xtaf
front. 'rfsGN
Il am well pleased with the efforts
Of the city officials and the result of
their work is apparent" said Gov.
Manning In discussing the matter. "A
sufficient number of constables win
be kept on duty to assist Sheriff Mar
tin in the county. The enforcement
of law will continue with unabaked
vigor There will be no let up, BIT
where the local officials are able 30
handle the situation shall not inter.
fere. My desire and determination IL
to see that the laws are enforced
Gov. Manning said that the people
Of Charleston are supporting their Of.
ficials in their efforts to enforce law.
Gov. Manning was well pleased With
the cordial reception he received
while in Charleston. He was especial.
ly gratified with the progress Of the
Medical college.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-06-07
HUGHES LEADING CANDIDATE,
SUPREME COURT JUSTICE LOOMS
UP IN CHICAGO.
Unless a Combination is Formed
Against Him He VIII be the Presi-
dental Nominee Of the Republican
Party.

Chicago; juno 5.---A. cnnference to
settle the identity Of the Republican
presidential candidate has begun, with
the "Old guard" in actual control.
Delegates poured in on all trains to-
day, the State delegations arriving in
cluding Tennessee. Missouri, Georgia,
South Dakota, Minnesota, California,
Idaho. Rhode Island, New Hamp.
shire, North Carolina, South Carolina.
Hughes loomed up today more prom
inently as the leading candidate. I'm
less combination is arranged against
him, Hughes will have two hundred
votes on the initial ballot '.Favorite
SON. managers admitted tCsaay that
in such event he is certain to be the
nominee. The Oregon delegation,
which is pledged to Hughes candid
dacy have arranged a conference of
all Hughes supporters. The sentiment
Of Southern delegates, practically all
of whom are uninstructed. was that
they would await developments before
declaring for any candidates. The be-
lief Is strong that Roosevelt will come
here. :, =: .s.:...
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-06-07
THROWN AGAINST SAW.
NJ. g. Mason OF Inman Fatally Injured

Spartanburg, June IN. G. Mason,
near Inman. this county. was fatally
injured yesterday morning by being
thrown against the saw while trying
to remove a piece of timber that had
become fastened in the log carrier.
Both Of Mason's arms were cut off,
one leg was almost cut in two, the
other leg was severely cut and there
were many cuts about the head and
face. Mason lived for several hours
after the accident, but died while on
the way to q hospital.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-06-07

r. Washington, June 3.-Gen. Fun.
ston has reported that the confer
ence at Colonia, Dublan, between
Gems. Pershing and Gavira ended
yesterday afternoon. Secretary Ba.
ker commended the conference az
amicable and showed an entire spirit
Of cooperation.
Minister Russell of Santo Domingo
reported to the State department that
bandits had robbed the American con.
sulate at Epurtaplata and American
marines have been landed there. All
Is quiet nov.
Minister McMillin to Peru has been
asked by the State department to in
vestigate Immediately the reports
that Americans and British were kill
ed by strikers at Talara, Peru.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-06-07
NEW COUNTY ACT VALID.
Catawba Case Will be Submitted %
Supreme Tribunal on Saturday.

Supreme Tribunal on Saturday.
Chester, June Judge Ernest
Moore Of Lancaster, to whom tho su-
preme court referred the proceeding
brought by Septimus Massey ct al. to
restrain the Catawba county comtnis-
sion from ordering a survey and con-
tracing other expense in connection
with the new county on the ground
that the 'ill-shaped county act clear
ly prohibits a county Of such shape
and the survey would be unwarranted
and unnecessary. handed down de.
cree yesterday in which he sustained
the attorneys representing the old
counties and declared the act Of the
legislature under attack to be sound
law and not in conflict with the con-
stitution. The case will now be taken
to the supreme court on appeal, and
will be submitted to that tribunal Sat-
urday.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-06-07
DIES FROM POISON.
Young Saluda Woman Takes Own
Life.

+ Saluda, June 2.-On Sunday night
Miss Claude Lorick. daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Jake Lorick, of the Clyde
section Of this county. committed sui
side by taking a dose of poison. She
took the poison about IL O'Clock and
died shortly afterward. She was 26
years OF age. A physician who was
hastily summoned failed to reach her
before death.
The cause is unknown. She was
very popular In her community and
her death Is the cause of much sad
mes. She leaves her father and moth
er and several brothers and sisters.
The funeral services and interment
took place at Clyde chapel Monday
afternoon in the presence Of a large
number of friends and relatives.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-06-07
TO ENFORCE AnII-TIPP|ne.
WATSON WILL ACT UNDER
OPINION BY PEEPLEs.
L. p. A. Members Charge Violations
OF Observation-Disclosures Inspectors
Have Full Power.

Columbia. June 3.-Inspectors OF
the State department OF agriculture
will be instructed to strictly enforce
the anti-tipping act which was pass.
ed by the 1915 session Of the general
assembly. No provision was made
for the enforcement Of the law.
Recently members of the T. p. A.
made complaint to A. p. HILL, 90.
licitor, as to violations Of the law.
Solicitor Hill took the matter up
with Commissioners Watson and also
asked for an opf-ion from the attor-
ney general as ie right of the In.
spectors to en- the anti-tipping
law. Acting . the opinion OF ths
attorney GEMS commissioner wat
son stated ~ the law win BE- en-
forced. !"
The folpS g is the opinion Of the
attorney - iral which was SVEN
upon reSS of Solicitor Hill: r"I
have rev ID a copy Of your letter Of
May rs (. the Hon. e. T.. Watson,
comm ner Of agriculture. COM
mere ID industries. with reference
to the enforcement Of the anti-tipping
law. passed by the general assembly
in 1915. and. in reference thereto K
beg to say that the duties and e;a-
thority imposed upon the , above
named commissioner are bt6xd
enough to justify him I'm requitine
the inspectors employed by him to
report and prosecute violations cf the
above law. :Nt33f' 's''t's 1
while this duty is not specifcally
imposed upon the department 0f agri-
culture. commerce and Industries, all
law officers are charged with seeing
to the enforcement Of the laws and
it would not be beyond the powSr Of
the commissioner to reqplrs thso..n-
spectors tosiook after this uss ttSEr
L ~
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-06-07
HUNDREDS OF BODIES SEEN.

Danish Fishermen Report Seeing
Floating Bodics-Six Zeppelins in
! Battle. ~
London, June 3.--Six Zeppelins were
tn the air fleet participating in the sea
night, according to mail advfces from
Copenhagen. Fishermen arriving at
Esbterg report seeing outside of
Blaavarids Hulk hundreds Of bodies OF
British and German sailors. The
fishermen observed large quantities of
OIL on the surface. apparently from
the submarines. .-,l.,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-06-07
MANY DEAD IN SEA FIGHT.
London Estimates Dead at Eight Thousand
on Both Sides.
Denies Loss of Wsste and Marlborough as Claimed by
Germans, but Admln Sinking of Invincible. Germany
Rejoices at Naval Victory.

London, June 3.-That the British
destroyer Shark and the German
cruiser Elbing were lost In the naval
battle was established The loss of
life Is estimated at from Ave 10 eight
thousand. The British adnir9lty de-
MES the destruction of the Brinsh bat
tleships Warspite and Marbortugh. az
Germany ,claimed. The Ger1nazls do
not claim they destroyed thes Twin
cible. whose loss the British admit
Probably the Germans had mistaken
the Invincible for the warspitA.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-06-07
|lltsalLE CLEAR OF CHARGES
COURT DISAfISsEs RULE AGAINST
CONGRESSMAN.
Throws Out Case Before Attorneys for
South Carolina Complete Their
Plea. ".

Washington. June 2.-y-justics Nc
Coy. presiding In the District supreme
court. today dismissed the rule whic,,
was issued by him two weeks ago
against J. w. Ragsdale of the sixth
South Carolina district. ordering him
to appear In court and state what
had become Of certain notes which
some months ago were sent him for
collection by the Free Sewing Ma
chine company against parties in
South Carolina. s.
When the case was taken up the
machine people desired to have the
case continued but, on motion OF
douglas. Rufsn 4 obear. attorneys
for Mr.. Ragsdals. this was not done
and before they had completed read
Ing their answer, to the complaint Jus,
tics Mccoy odered that the case be
dismlsssd.
Il was, shown that all the money
involved In the case. about $1,000, had
been collected BY the sewing machine
company and the purpose Of tho
action against Mr.. Rassdale was tc
set the notes In hand. Mr.. Ragsdale',
answer that they had been uninten.
tiohally mislasd or lost was entirely
sufficient hence the dixmisai by Jus.
tics Mccoy. t
/ Today's action l. . complete exon.
eratlon Of any carelessness or. negli.
gsncs on the part Of Mr.. Ragsdal.
and the fact that the case was dis.
misssd before his attorneys had finish.
20 reading their answer indicates tina,
there was no case upon which to brin,
action against the South Carolina CON
gressmAn.
! Mr. Ragsdals has accepted an invi
tation to address the rural letter car
risrs. of tSouth Carolina at Columhls
July 3 and 4. ~ 3 ~ 4,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-06-07
lnDII Nm llIEllel.
nANuogG VISITS TOWNS N
RlARrAlBuRG.
Ofne Esscsavs Ters Psopse q ssc-
go g Hi Adm1nistruaion-epsnds
osw -ovasAua ae Innnan.

DortonourU.' June 3.--0ov. n. I.
= &onlng was given an ovation ct IN
- ~ morning. WHARF he delivered
- etst speech of his upstate
n1DooAtx. The sovsrnor's speech was
lo(ote& anainly to outlining tlss; work
eceeenealaAsd By me aA1nAaib(ro (rotion
1NG1nU ths past Two years. especially
T. tufsrpncs 70 law enforcement
~ Cparlsston county. and the work
= coalsection with the Improvement
- the ssats Hospital for the Insane
G Coolmbia.
ne ssvsrnor arrived In tina olt,
>enls mornins at le.se o'clock Ana af,
~ erso11Ag numbsr Of his sup
csstses - the sEafien. hs left imsnsdi
ooc1y im an automobile Tor Inman
WAeee ~ arst address OF thu da,
- eellyorsd. shers addsssss. wsr,
( 80 4elltoes1 - Gssmlins. Cam
o IAndrum. cossins' store
1ho1H1l1& chs1aes. ne eovsrno
Isltvera ~ ses,c1u uaine speech ofth,
49, tssr = cssleans tonisht atA
y - osvssnsr ~ sssompaa,sd o,
~ No ssasy - y 8. llsClsin. n. =
p.sasF ~. ~ cal6rslA. q. d. Hsaron
Z Asets nsowa. = ~. Pserir an,
Albsrt 3 Tant oAndidaAe for rail-
4 e&~A >~--s f,rff', ia9t ~ vs. .st'
xSnsfrow moehing q 1880 Selecl
- gevssnor witl 1SI,vsr sn aaArss
teeers ~ homo sesnsmlce .inetitut
bs1ng hs,d .et couvsrss eolJses usds
~ s9psrvislon of ~, xels Ar<iu
~ ef Ne homs demo1s MOI
vosk fcr spaxtanburs eennty.. llef
49, g women and sirlD frSm Il
'oper ths county havs Zen taking'
qeplal thsss daSs ceurss - C6uxsrs
epQees IN homs economics. ~ =
pe9ees for which we're ,pevvidsA 5
ye Alssnats.s vem.n. q sseh con
eeetAns ~. {
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-06-07
WILL LEAVE MANNING,
Rev. j. A. Anslcy Accepts Florida
Call.

. Manning, June 2.-The Rev. J. A.
Ansley. for the past three years pas
tor Of the Manning Baptist church.
has rendered his resignation to take
effect the last of this month, he hav-
ing accepted q call to the pastorate Of
the First Baptist church in Pensacola,
Fla. Mr.. Ansley's pastoral work in
Manning has been highly successful
and acceptable. The friends he has
made here are not limited to his con-
gregation or his denomination, for
every one that knows him is his
friend. Great regret will be felt at
his departure from Manning but ali
the people will heartily wish for him
abundant success in his new field.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-06-07
zEPPELIN DESTROYED IN SEA
FIGHT.

Vessel Set Afire by British. Gpns and
Crew Pcrished on Danish CCast.
Copenhagen. June s.--A zsppelin
was DESTROYED In the naval battle and
the crew perished.g Fishernsn srriv-
Ing to lend assistance dsc,Arsa that
they saw the airship set ,afpstbS Brit
ish shells and destroyed :forty, miles
OF the Thydorden coast.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-06-07
4 Way TO SHOW PATRIoTIsM.
Rsopae - asntsr Aslsed - Entestain
xenng 1~diss =; caanty. s.s..

4 ~ &e0M9 A1p0eog ~. Connty. ~ !.
J Z. ..s-.sss
Fromsths Ds1ly ItS.s. June ..
The thrss-day short course in do.
msstic science which has for its mair
|ob5sct the instructions about how L
maks the homes more economical, ef.
ncient and beautiful. and which lin,
Of work In the long run makes the ru.
raj homes more attractive and con.
tributes to the health. contentment
happiness and prosperity Of the ma.
tion. has been endorsed by Sumter.
business men on several occasions OF
late.
One Sumter business estab ablishment
Hardy q Co. Incorporated, is 80 much
Impressed with this three-day. course
June 1ith. 18th. 1sth. that Mr.. A. C.
Phelps, the general manager. author.
ised the Chamber of Commerce to pay
Miss Lennon one hundred dollars to.
wards che prizes and other expenses
and to draw on Hardy & Co. for this
amount.
But the people Of Sumter have an
opportunity of exhibiting In another
substantial and pleasant way thei,
friendship for the girls of the can
ming and tomato clubs who will be
In Sumter June 18th. 18th, 18th, az
the guests Of Sumter. by, throwing
open their homes to these young lady
visitors.
Mrs. Nina Solomons, president OF
Sumter Civic League. DR.. ]. H. Hayns-
worth. county superintendent of Ed
uction and the Sumter Chamber of
Commerce through It's office force,
are tho members of the local COM
mittee on hospitality charged with the
duty Of securing places of entertain
ment for about one hundred Of these
visiting young ladies. Time is short
and thoso who will en+' tain are
urged to phone or write RS. Solo,
mons or Secretary Reardon without
further delay SO that an index record
of homes provided may be made UP
and assignments of homes made for
the visitors.
The Committee on Hospitality.
Mrs Nina Solmons. President sum.
ter Civic League. Chairman: Mrs.
Wesley A. Brown. Assistant Secretary
Sumter Chamber OF Commerce; DR.. J.
II. Haynsworth. County superintend-
ent Of Education; f. I. Reardon,
Managing Secretary Chamber of
Commerce.
Mrs. Soiomons will appoint other
committees to cooperate In this great
work and In the entertainment of the
and to assist Miss Lennon
In the three-day course Of instruction.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-06-07
DEsECRATED THE FLAG.

Social Revolution Leader Severely
Punished for Burning American
Flag.
New York, June 2.-Bouckwhite,
the leader Of the church of the social
revolution was sentenced to thirty
days Imprisonment and fined one
hundred dollars for desecrating al
American flag by burning It last night.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-06-07
MIR. WHALEY IN THE CHAIR.

Prcsides Over National House With
Dignity and POisc.
Washington, June 1.-Congressman
Whaley was called to the chair this
afternoon by Speaker Clark during
consideration Of the naval appropria-
ton bill, and presided over thu house
with dignity and poise. Soath Caro-
lima representatives remarked that
Speaker Whaley" seemed quite nat
ural, In view Of the Charleston con-
gressman's four years service as
speaker of the State house Of repre-
sentatives.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-06-07

triumphal procession through the
streets. Thanksgiving services are
being held in the churches. Vice
Admiral Sceer's picture is displayed
everywhere. The fleets activity 3s
believed to be the result Of the Kais-
-er's visit to Wilhelmshaven.