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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-08-01
DRAFT WON'T BE NEEDED.
South Carolina May Yet Have Briga-
dicr.

Washington, July 26.-It is believed
here that with the organization of the
Ninth Division, composed of Tennessee
and the two Carolinns, each State will
be entitled to a brigadier general of
State troops. Tennessee has taken the
lead and named a brigadier general
and the war department expects Gov.
Richard /. Manning to do so at once
or by the time the South Carolina
guard goes into camp.
This is according to the best in
formation which can be obtained here
tonight. and it is understood to repre-
sent the plans of the war department
This is according to the best in
formation which can be obtained here
tonight. and it is understood to repre-
sent the plans of the war department
which are expected to be announced.
although no positive statement could
be secured from these officials here to-
night.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-08-01
SUMTER MAN GIVES EVI.
DENCE.
His Testimony Will Interest Every
Sumter Reader.

The value of local evidence is indis-
putable. 1t is the kind of evidence we
accept as true because we know we
can prove it for ourselves. There has
been plenty Of such evidence in the
Sumter papers lately. and this
straightforward testimony has estab-
lished a confidence in the minds OF
Sumter people that will not be east
ly shaken.
w. Moses Butler, retired farmer,
115 North Harvin Street, says
I had great deal of trouble from
my kidneys, and my back panied me
so intensely l could hardly stoOp
to put on my shoes. 1 suffered from
headaches and specks seemed to be
floating before my eyes. The kidney
secretions passed too freely and
obliged me to get up at night. I doc
tored but nothing did me any good
until 1 got Doan's Kidney Pills at
Zemp's Pharmacy. Five boxes remov-
ed all the ailments and my back Is
now we'll and strong"
Price 6Oc., at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for kidney remedy get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
w. Moses Butler had. Foster Milburn
CO. Props, Buffalo, n. Y. (45)
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-08-01
PENNSYLVANIA NEGRO HUNT.
Armed Whites in Automobiles Invade
Negro Section to Clean up Negroes.

Chester, Pa, July 29.-With the cx-
ception Of brief period this morning
when score Of whites in automobiles
invaded the negro section with the
announced intention of cleaning il
up Chester was quiet throughout
the day. More than 100 shots were
fired by the invading party, but $,
far as could be learned no one was
injured. Numerous window glasses in
the homes of negroes were shattered,
however, before the police arrived and
drove the white men out of the dis
trict. No arrests were made.
Trolley traffic was resumed today
and more than the usual number of
persons were on the streets. Police
men and deputy sheriffs kept the
crowds moving while the negro dis
trict was roped off.
1t was announced tonight that sa-
looms and places of amusement would
be- open tomorrow. Five persons have
lost their lives in the riots and scores
have been injured
Upon instructions from District At
tornty Hannum, three guards, John
w. Ellis, Jr., Fred Orfield and New
man Stockdale, were arrested to-
night charged with murder. They
are alleged to have shot and killed
the two Victims of last night'S rio1inr
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-08-01
THE OLDEST WOMAN.
Mauma Tisbic Thomas Dead Near
Manning After Life of f27 Years.

Manning, July PA notable in
stance of longevity was brought 90 a
close last Saturday afternoon whcr
old Mauma Tisbie Thomas died about
a mile and a half from Manning. Ac-
cOrding to the best obtainab!e recorls
and tradition, she was born i'm what
is now Clarendon County i'm the Jacks
Creek settlement, near where the town
of Summerton is located, in the year
1890, which would make hcraat the
time of her death about 127 years
belonging to John Thomas and later
to b. A. Walker, father of the late
Ben Walker of this town. At the close
of the War Between the Sections.
when emancipation became esta blish-
ed, her last owner was Levy RhahIa.
near where Silver is now located.She
lived there until about five years ago
when she was brought to Manning to
live with her grandson law. She
was married at an early age and not
withstanding the troubles brought
about by having different owners. her
only husband was Jeff Thomas or Jeff
Bcthune. To them ten children were
born, all living to be old men and
women. Her oldest daughter, Caroline
Gamble, is now living near Manning,
being over 95 years old. The latter
is the mother of IL children, the
youngest one now living. being about
40 years old. Like her mother, Caro-
line Gamble has been married only
once. Tisbie Thomas lived to see her
great-great-grandch Her mind
was bright up to the day of her death,
though she had been paralyzed for
about nine months. 1t is remarkable
that she was able to visit her grand
children and great-grandchildren dur
ing last year, walking more than two
miles alone to be with them She was
we'll liked by all, both white and
black. She served all over this en-
| tiS SouhIiy, WSll do SldT-
endon, as a midwife, hence she had "a
home wherever she wanted to stop, for
all knew her and from what can be
learned she was a woman of exsellent
Christian character. Those who knew
her intimately say it was a pleasure
to converse with her about the many
changes she had witnessed in Claren-
don County, from wilderness almost
belonging tot he wild animals to
field Of beauty dotted with beautiful
homes. She remembered when there
were few public roads. only bypaths
leading from one section to another.
Thus has passed away perhaps the
last link in this section connecting the
18th with the goth century.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-08-01
TEXAS GOVERNOR INDICTED.
Ferguson Charged by Grand Jury With
4.4isapplicatiOn of Funds, Diversion
of Moneys and EmbczZlcmcnt.

Austin. Texas, July 27.-James e.
Ferguson, governor Of Texas was in
dicted on nine charges of felony by
the grand jury of Travis County late
today. The indictments were not made
public tonight when Sheriff George S.
Matthews notified the governor. Seven
of the indictments charge misapplica-
ton of public funds, one diversion cf
public funds and one cmbezzlement.
Churchill j. Bartlett, secretary of
State, was indicted on six counts,
charging msapplication of funds; C.
0. Austin, commissioner of insurance
and banking. on four counts on thc
same charge and c. l.. Stowe, State
superintendent of buildings and
grounds, one count charging misapl
plication.
The speaker of the Texas house of
representatives called a special ses-
sion for August 1 to consider whether
articles of impeachment should be
presented against the governor. In
his call the speaker said the most i'm
portant matter to consider was the
governors veto of appropriations for
the University of Texas and alleged
misrepresentation in the awarding Of
the West Texas Agricultural and Me-
chanical College to Abilene.
The indictment charging embezzle-
ment contains only ono mention of the
sum involved, $500.
The charge of diverting a special
| fund refers to the fund provided by
| the legislature for the purchase Of
supplies for the executive mansion. It
is charged that the governor applied
this fund to the purchase\of various
goods, wares and merchandise no.
authorized by law"
OF the seven charges of misappli-
| cation Of funds, one refers to the sum
Of $101,356 collected by Gov. o. e.
Colquitt, FergusOns predecessor, as
Texas Normal School at Canyon City.
The governor is alleged to have re-
| ceived this sum from Colquitt and to
have placed it in the Temple State
Bank.
Immediately after Governor Fergu-
son had been served by the sheriff in
his office he gave bond in the sum of
$4,000 in one case and $1,000 in each
Of the others.
Governor Ferguson late tonight an
swered the nine charges of felony
placed against him late today by in
dictments returned by the Travis
County grand jury by announcing him.
self as candidate for governor of Tex
as for third term.
In his statement Governor Ferguson
| attributed the indictments against
him to ''contemptile politics in
spired by contemplate men," The
basis of the indictments, he declared,
grew out of deposit of 100000 in
surance money collected in 1913 when
the Canyon City (Texas) State Normal
School was burned; that the money
was deposited by his predecessors and
that when he became governor he
withdrew the money from certain
banks and /placed it in other banks
and that the money was paid out
promptly subject to build. s. estimates
for the rebuilding of the Canyon City
Normal. Because he did not de-
post the money in the treasury he
said, he is charged with a felony,
while no charge is made against his
predecessor.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-08-01

Washington. July Sensational pro-
hibition Is before the senate on the
discussion of the Sheppard co.. stitu-
t'onal amendment. The drys predict
they VIII Get two-thirds vote with
ono or two to spare. The vote will
DO taken Wednesday. A wide range
OF opinion on the subject rs expected
IN the debate. t+"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-08-01
RUB-MY-TISM

Will cure yOuy Rheumatism,
Neuralgia, Headaches, Cramps,
Collie, Sprains, Bruises, Cuts and
Burns, c / Sores, Stings of Insects,
Ect. Antiseptic Anodyne, used
internally and externally. Price 1sc.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-08-01

furnish secretary treasurer with list OF
bale numbers. and a guaranteed list
of the weights of said bales, and the
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES will make ac-
count sale and mail check for same.
Article XII:
We, the undersigned, agree and
bind ourselves to the foregoing ar
ticles Of agreement.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-08-01
WILSON-DRUMMOND.
Beautiful Home Wedding at st,
Charles.

Charles.
On last Wednesday morning at
o'clock occurred the wedding of Miss
Ruth Wilson of st. Charles and Mr..
w. L. Drummond of Laurens, S. c..
The marriage ceremony was attended
by the Immediate family of the con-
tracing parties and a few intimate
friends. The pretty home was beau
tifully decorated with a profusion of
smilax and pink roses. Preceding the
ceremony Miss Colby Wells of Mem
phis, Tenn. charmingly rendered BE
cause and "At Dawning." being ac-
companied by Miss Eloise Jenkins on
the piano. The happy couple were
made husband and wife under a
handsome arch covered with smilax
and pink and white roses, the ring
ceremony being used in very i'm
pressive manner by Rev. II. c. Ham
mond Of Ola Mount Zion Church.
The dame of honor was Mrs. Ed
win Wilson, mother OF the bride, who
was becOmingly attired in grey crepe
de chine and carried bouquet Of
pink roses. Miss Gertrude Wilson as
maid Of honor was never prettier than
on this occasion. she being dressed in
q handsome gown Of nile green satin
and carrying pink roses. Master Gregg
Cooper was the charming little ring
bearer. The groom was attended by
his brother Mr.. Frank Drummond as
best man. The little flower girls
nieces of the bride were Carolyn
Cooper and May McCallum, both being
dressed in pink organdy. They fur
nished the flowery path for the bride
as they scattered from dainty pink
baskets lot of white roses. The
bride next entered on the arm of her
father, Mr.. Edwin Wilson and indeed
made a lovely picture, being attired
in strixingly attractive travelling suit
of blue cloth with hat to match.
Mrs. Drummond, as Miss Ruth viii
son, has host of friends in Sumter
and other sections of the State and
Is noted both for her beauty and
winsome personality. She comes OF
one Of the oldest and best families of
this section of the State while tho
groom halls from near Laurens where
he ,flsk a large circle OF friends. Mi.
Drummond was principal Of the St
Charles school the past year and
made many friends in that community.
After "a trip to Asheville, N. c., and
other points. the young couple will
make their home in Laurens county
where Mr.. Drummond has extensive
farming interests.
pQn Tuesday evening Mr.. and Mrs
Edwin Wilson gave a reception in hon
or Of the bridal party which was
largely attended. True old time
southern hospitality was everywhere
in evidence and the many handsome
iy dressed ladies only added to the
beauty Of the setting which was in<
deed one of mingled youth and hap
piness. Later in the evening, the
many guests were ushered into the
dining room where delightful refresh
ments of block cream, cake, mints
and almonds were served abundantly
by little Misses Harris, Weldon and
Shaw, these young ladies being at.
tired in pink and green organizes. The
large number of handsome presents
on display attested to the popularity
of the young couple. Mr.. and Mrs
Wilson and their charming daughters
made the reception one to be re-
membered long and pleasantly by all
those present.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-08-01
NOTED EDITOR DEAD.
Gen. Harrison Gray Otis Dies at Los
Angeles.

Los Angeles, July 30.-Gen. Harri-
son Gray Otis, president and general
manager of the Los Angeles Times
died today at the home of his SON. in
law. Harry Chandler.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-08-01

Mr.. r. !. Reardon. Managing Secre-
tary. Sumter Chamber Of Com
merce. Sumter. South Carolina.
Dear Sir: AS per your request of
July 21. we are forwarding to DR.. f..
X. Holman a copy Of the suggested
articles Of agreement for use in
forming cotton growers associations.
We also are enclosing six copies TO
your use. or course. all of these pro-
visions cannot be put into effect in,
mediately but II the farmers In your
community will organize. we hope to
render assistance to them In having
these provisions gradually put into
operation as fast as the conditions In
the market will warrant.
1t may be desirable to alter this
form of agreement to suit local con-
ditons. However. these matters can
be given attention as the work pro-
crosses.
81 Very truly yours.
Chas. J. Brand. Chief.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-08-01
COTTON MARKETING ASSOCIA
TION.
Outline Of Plans Of Organization For
mulatcd by United States Depart.
mcnt OF Agriculture.

1t would appear a simple matter
for the farmers Of Sumter and other
counties to form a cotton growers
selling association under the rules and
regulations prescribed by the Bureau
Of Marketing Of the Department of
Agriculture. published below Tor the
information Of cotton growers.
AS stated in the letter of Chief
Charles j. Brand. of the Bureau of
marketing to the secretary of the
Sumter Chamber of Commerce. all of
these provisions can not be put into
effect Immediately. but IT, the farmers
In this and adjacent counties will only
organize, the government can and will
render such assistance to them as
will be needed in having these pro-
visions put into operation as rapidly
as the conditions in the market will
warrant. Ten cents a bale for handl-
ing samples of cotton and recording
same. and ten cents a bale for selling
seems very reasonable cost for any
farmer who will realize from $3.50
to $500. and, In some instances. more
per bale by business-like. systematic
and standard methods of picking
ginning, packing. and marketing cot.
ton. Tho meeting In Sumter next Fri.
day. August 3rd. to form the cotton
growers selling association should bt
attended by many hundreds of cottoi
growers. largo and small farmers.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-08-01


sccretary-treasurer to keep record OF
the proceedings of each meeting OF
the board Of directors and of such
meetings of the members as may bs
called. The secretary-treasurer shall
have power to call a meeting of the
board OF directors whenever, in hi.
Judgment, the financial condition OF
the association requires such action
Any general meeting of the associa.
ton shall be called upon five days
written notice to each member. and
1t shall be the duty of the secretary.
treasurer to give such notice Of the
annual meeting as hereinbefore pro.
vidcd.
2. 1t shall be the duty of the sec
retary-treasurer to keep a record OF
all cotton and cotton seed transac-
ions made through the association.
Article y.
l. The board of directors may
promulgatc any bylaws not in con-
l'ict with the provision hereof, and
TINS constitution may be amended H.,
tw0-thrds vote Of the members @.
the association.
Article NJ.
!. 1t is further agreed that rs
soon as n member is notified of tbc
sale OF his cotton. he shall deliver
same to station OF shipping point and
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-08-01
n. G.. OSTEEN.

FOR SAIE-Rcgistered Aberdeen
Angus bull, four years old, tubercu-
lar tested, without fault or blemisn
c. p. Ostecn, Sumter, S. c.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-08-01

= a. f. . Y ~
Articles ~ Axrcepcnt
We. Che undersigned. cotton grow
es W So. >. :. and
vicinity. do hereby agree to form our
selves into an association.
Y And the name of the association
'""h oe .. -. -.
Cotton Growers Association, of
Article I. The object Of this asso-
ciation shall be: :
1. To produce cotton from pure
seed and as nearly as possible of one
variety.
2. To secure uniformity In ginning
3. To sell cotton in even-running
lots.
4. To deal as nearly directly as
possible with the mills.
8. To act in cooperation with the
United states Department of Agricul-
turc toward accomplishing these OBJ
jects and to take such further action
as may be practicable to produce bet
ter cotton and improve the prevail
ing method of handling and market
Ing same.
Article III: Onicers-How Chosen:
1. The officers of said association
to consist of u board Of five directors
to be elected by two-thirds vote OF
the association.
2. Said board to be elected to serve
for one year or until their successors
are elected.
3. Said board shall have power to
All vacancies which may occur during
the year.
4. Said board shall serve without
pay or compensation.
B. $50. members shall constitute
n quorum for transaction of business.
Article III: Duties of the Prcsi-
dent:
1. 1t shall be the duty of the
president to preside at all meetings of
the Board OF Directors. or Of tho
members of the association. 1t shall
be his duty to call meeting Of the
board whenever I'm his judgment the
interests OF the association require.
2. In the absence of the president
majority OF the directors present
may designate one of their number {,
act as president.
3. The president shall authorize
and supervise all expenditures author
ized by the board. and shall approve
all expenses or bills presented to the
sccrctary-treasurer for payment.
4. The Board of Directors sh,',
appoint two of the directors who. with
the secrctary-treasurer. shall consti-
tuto selling committee, whose du
Ties shall be to receive and sell al
cotton and cotton seed as hereinafter
provided for.
Article Nv. Duties of the Board:
I. Said board OF directors TO clcct
ono OF It's members as president.
2 To elect secretary treasurer who
ital! DC compensated as per agree
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-08-01
Bccswax Wanted.

Sec me before you sell your wax. L
will buy it for cash at the best cur
rent price.
n G.. OSTEEN.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-11

John Mitchell was named president
Of the New York State food and mar.
ket commission at its organization
meeting in Albany.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-11
MAUI RESIDENTS TO Be INSTRUCTED
IN BEST METHODS OF SAVING FOOD

mite attempt should be made to get
the people to buy the graham and
corn nours In particular; that ITO
graham was imported IN hN
amounts, II could be sold as cheap n
not cheaper than the white flour, and
that every effort should be made to
have Maui people use the home
grown Maui corn flour and meal. This
Is being put upon the market IN con-
.Senient packages and for . reason.
able price.
An interesting discussion develop
ed concerning the use Of home grown
beans and garden truck and the opIn.
ion OF those present seemed unini.
nous that people were raising much
more produce than ever before. The
children's garden contest under, the
direction Of L. r. Mathews had great
ly assisted the attempts to raise more
vegetables. The value Of the banana
and Maui red beans was emphasized.
A very encouraging feature OF tho
work Of conservation was brought
out by the fact that q large amount OF
white sugar had been saved by USING
mtll-washed sugar, and also that Ha-
vail had saved an appreciable
amount in the meat consumption by
the campaign for one meatless day a
week
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-11
REPORTS OF REVOLUTION
IN LISBON BELIEVED "
INSPIRED By GERMANS

Little credence Is given the cable
dispatches from Madrid telling of the
overthrow Of the Portuguese govern
ment by an opposition party, accord
ing to statements issued by the local
Portuguese newspaper o Luso and
prominent Portuguese residents Of
Honolulu. Msager cable news which
filtered into Honolulu Saturday and
sunday announced the resignation Of
the government Of Portugal headed
by President Bernardino Machado, in
favor Of a cabinet formed by Premier
Alfonso Costa, with DR.. Sidinio Paes
as president.
The reason that little credence is
given these reports is that Costa, who
was premier under the reported over
thrown ministry, is opposed to the
and therefore, could
hardly have been given the responsible
task Of reforming the government. In
view of the fact that Madrid has been
Influenced to great degree by Ger
man agents, it Is believed that the de-
spatches regarding the overthrow Of
the Portuguese government, purport.
ing to come from Lisbon and Oporto,
are inspired by Germans, and that for
this reason the dispatches name.Paes,
former ambassador to Germany, as
the new president.
The local Portuguese consul-general,
Agnelo de Pessoa, has had no official
word from Portugal concerning the
ment physician. --....
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-11
WISCONSIN GRADUATES ,
FORM ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

Steps toward the formation OF Uni
yersity Of Wisconsin Alumni associa
ton for Hawaii were taken at meet
ing Of graduates Saturday evening
when Prof. L. A. Henke of the College
OF Hawaii was elected chairman and
Kim Tong Ho, IL, secretary. About
q dozen graduates Of Wisconsin were
present. IL
A special committee of five was ap.
pointed to form plans for permanent
organization. This consists OF the
chairman and secretary, w. c. Furer,
Miss Carpenter Of the Library OF Ha.
wall and Miss Barnhart of Oahu Col.
lege.
Those at the meeting SATURDAY an.
nounced that the organization would
take a definite stand against the
lukewarm attitude of Senator LaFoI
lette Of Wisconsin. Arrangements are
being made to meet and entertain
Prof. Eugene A. Gilmore OF the de.
partment Of law at wisconsin who,
with his family, win pass through
here soon on his way to Manila as ex.
change professor In a university
there.
. i " ~
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-11
MAUI TO STAGE BIG - !.
DRIVE FOR RED CROSS

Preparations have been completed
for the big Maui Red Cross drive
which starts December Is and con.
tinues until Christmas. A central COM
mittee composed Of Harold Rica,
chairman: D. c. Lindsay, Frank Bs
win, E. R. Beyins and Digby Sloggk y
has been appoilted, and they WIN
have charge Of the Red Cross workers
II Is expected that q supply Of the
small buttons and posters will arrive
in Honolulu In time to be shipped to
Maui for the Christmas drive.
In order that people may enroll in
the Red Cross before Christmas, .
number Of Red Cross workers win be
stationed about Honolulu until Christ
mas day. They will be on duty from 8
until IL and from 1:30 to O'Clock to
enroll prospective members. Begin
ming Thursday, there viii be work.
er at the promotion committee rooms
ready for duty Workers win also be
stationed at the following places
throughout the city after December
II: Kakaako Mission. Palama Settle.
ment, Kalihi Union church and IFS
Merchant street. The throne room
workers will also enroll members.
"a -