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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-01-20
GREEKS WILL FIGHT.
Attempt to DethrOne King Constantine
Will Bring Declaration Of War
Against Allies.

Paris. Jan. 1.-THE attempted de-
thronement Of King Constantine, of
Greece, will he the signal for q dec
laration of war against the Allies,
says an Athens dispatch today. 1t is
reported that the Greeks have al
ready moved their troops TO strategic
positions for attacking the Allies. A
wireless station has been constructed
at l.arissa from which Gen. Falken-
hayn communicates directly with
Berlin.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-01-20
KNEW NOTHING OF 1T.

Pittsburgh, Pa. Jan. 15.-Stuart G..
Gibboney. named by Thomas w. Law
son In the investigation at Washington.
Is In Pittsburgh appearing as counsel
before the United States court.
II never knew a thing about the
presidents note until II appeared in
the newspapers" he said tonight. II
never bought or sold q share of stock
i'm my life and I have no connection
with any of the others Mr.. Lawson
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-01-20
HOUSE ACCEPTS RESIGNATION
State Warehouse Commissioner Nc
Laurin is Now Out of His Job.

Columbia, Jan. 7.-WithOut a dis
senting vote and without debate the
house this morning concurred in the
senate resolution accepting the res;g-
nation of John l.. McLaurin, as State
warehouse commissioner.
The Lilies bill providing for pen
atty after January / Of each year for
the non-payment Of taxes was killed
by q vote of GS to so.
The calendar of the house was
cleared this morning before the hour
set for the elections.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-01-20
Marriage License Record.

license to marry has been grant
ed to- B. II. Sanders. Jr., and Miss
Nan Louise Team, Sumter. I.icensas
to- colored couples are: Dave Stall
and Nora Wright. Sumter; Marcus
Young and Nealie Scott. Brogdon
Charlie McFadden and Rebecca Nc
Donald. Mayesvillc.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-01-20

washington, Jan. 16.-The house
committee investigating the leak" To-
day summoned a group of the nations
most powerful fnanciers, headed by
j. T.. Morgan and Frank A. Wander
lip. to Washington to shed any pos
sibie light as to how the presidents s
peace note reached Wall street p. p.
Davidson. Sol WeXler and Arthur Lip
per were among those summoned.
Lawson continued on the stand
this morning He was constantly
ciashing with Chairman Henry and
others of the committee. He said the
Mexican war news had been peddled
on Wall street for months.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-01-20
SOUTHERN RAILWAY CHANGES
Will Enstabiish Southern Hcadq,lar-
tcrs i'm Near Future.

Washington, Jan. 1.-THE Southern
Railway will shortly announce the re-
organization of the system for busi-
ness west of Chattanooga and no. tn
Of Atlanta. The Southern headQuar-
ters will be either at Atlanta or Bir-
mingham and the eastern at Washing
ton. Many clerks will be sent from
Washington to the western and south
ern headquarters.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-01-20
SHIPS BELIEVED TO BE SUNK
Thought That Twenty Ships Owe iuc
Have Been Lost.

London. Jan. 17.---Over twenty
ships long overdue are believed 20
have been sunk by a German raider
Pernambuco Monday with the mas
tcrs and two hundred and forty Of the
crews of some Of the lost vessels.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-01-20
Real Estate Transfers.

III. j. Hicks to Gertrude d. f.
Weeks, lot on West Liberty street,
$2,50O.
G. G. Beck to Isaac Rabb O'DonnCll
reynolds, lot in town of Rembert,
$3.50.
James Swinton to r. Baker Young.
10 acres in county, 5000.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-01-20

Memphis, Jan. I'LL. B. Harms
and w. w. WoOten. former candy
manufacturers, were today found
guilty of conspiring to use the mails
to defraud. Both formerly lived in
Nashville.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-01-20
Baker school Honor Roll.

First Grade-Felicia Erwin.
Adv. FirSt-Chandler Evans, Cliff
ton Hudson, Harry Hudson.
Third Grade-Irene White, Alice
Jones, Sammy Evans
Fifth Gradc-Belle Evans, May
Evans, Agnes White.
Seventh Grade-Thomas Odom.
Eighth Grade-Bryan Odom. Jesse
Beall.
Ninth Grade-None.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-01-20

Newberry, Tenn, Jan. 16.-Mrs.
Edward Hall, ',rmcr's wife, was
burned to death today her clothing
catching from an open fireplace.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-01-20
LAWSON CALLS NAMES.
CHARGES THAT CONGREssMAN
HENRY AND SECRETARY
M'ADOO KNEW OF
LEAK.

The Peace Note Leak Investigation
Develops Sensational Aspect When
ThonAas w. Lawson Tcstifics That
He Had Information Connecting
Cabinet Members, Senator'S and Or
hcers Of Federal Reserve Board
With Scandal.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-01-20
Greeks Accent Allies Demands

London, Jan. 17.-Britsh Minister
Gresso telegraphed from Athens to-
day that the Greeks had accepted the
demands Of the Allies in their entire
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-01-20

a license to marry has been issued
to Robert Mcknight and Minnie
White. Sumter.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-01-20

New York, Jan. 16.--J. p. Morga n
viii probably go to Washington to-
morrow to appear before the house
committee that Is investigating the
peace note leak" Frank A. Van
deriip says he is ready to testify
whenever the committee desires.
Erman Rldgeway and John Cosgrava
refused to comment OH Lawson's
story.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-01-20

rrhlah HidgeWay and John COsgraVa
refused to comment OH Lawson's
story.
Washington, Jan. 16.-Spreading a
dragnet over the financial district of
New York. the house rules committee
today extended the peace note leak
investigation to a general inquiry into
the stock market. At an executive
meeting the committee considered the
advisability of employing expert coun-
sci familiar with financial affairs to
conduct the examination of witnesses.
II also planned to ask congress to-
morrow for an extension Of time to
report. "
AS the first step In enlarging the
scope OF the hearings. the committee
subpoenaed j. p. Morgan. H. p. Da-
wilson. F. A. vanderlip. Arthur Lip
per, Sol C.. Wexler and ]. 8. Bache.
New York financlers.
'-aIimry<r-f6 6s1fesr--wNh rn1<ynYK--
n,oning OF the financiers was the dis
appearance Of Mrs. Ruth Thomason
Visconti. who Thos. w. Lawson says
told him Secretary Tumulty land 9TH
ers'' had proGted in the stock market
by the leak and that William w.
Price. one Of the White House Cor
respondents. had acted as the ego
between" in the affair. and received
$4,000 for his work. Sergeant. at
arms Gerdan and several assistants
tried in vain to find Mrs. Visconti.
Mr.. Lawson expressed great surprise
at her disappearance.
Mrs. Visconti surprised the search
ers tonight by reappearing at the
apartment house in which she lives
and which had been under surveil-
lance since last night. A deputy SER
geant-at-arms promptly served q
subpoena directing her to appear b.
fore the committee tomorrow morn
ing. Che promised to be there.
Lawson. whose sensational test-
mony yesterday aroused the commit
tee TO go to the depths of the leak
rumors occupied the witness stand
again today, reviewing and supple
menting his statements. At the out
set Lawson attacked Representative
Henry's denial Of his testimony and
emphatically declared that he or
Henry was guilty of rank perjury. In
characteristic outburst, Lawson
shouted his reiteration that he hal
told the truth.
When there is q direct difference
of opinion-stronger than a, question
of veracity." said Lawson, ''it Is pcr-
fectly obvious that one or the other
Of us is committing perjury, delibcr-
ate. rank perjury. Unless your ch;.ir-
man said the things that I ha, q said
he did. am guilty of foul perjury and
am unfit to be here or anywhere
| outside the bars Of n Jail"
Lawson again brought the names Of
Secretary Lansing, Count Won Bern
storff and Bernard Baruch into his
testimony. as the men Chairman
Henry had told him he had heard
leak" rumors about, and elaborated
on his story told yesterday regarding
Hcnry's alleged statements concern
| ing them.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-01-20

You have to 60 some to keep up
areputation as a Southern gentle
mana SOVEREIGN-King of
Them All. Yes, sir! / bet | get
more attentionthan any youngster
on earth!
The folks in the factory are always
at me to keep clean and sweet and
pure.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-01-20

"You come from the finest South
ern stock of Virginia and the
Carolinas,' they say. "You are
made of the best tobacco in the
world. You are clothed in a fine,
clean, white suit of genuine inn
ported paper. Keep clean; keep
clean; keep clean clear through.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-16
PLEASING ENTERTAINMENT
Given by Pathfinder Girls of Winthrop
Street Baptist Church

The st. patrick's Day entertainment
which was given Thursday evening in
the vestry Of the Winthrop street Bap-
fist church by the girls of the Path
finder club was very well attended,
and the audience was entertained with
a delightful little program. The first
number was rendered by a three-piece
orchestra from the church, and on
sisted Of several typical Irish selec-
tions, following which Roger Nye rem
dered a tenor solo, A Little Bit OF
Heaven" and, for an encore, You'd
Better Ask Me- in his usual capable
manner. Miss Beryl Stanchfield hen
sang Mother Machree," which was
fully ~applauded, and her next number
was another Irish selection, Eileen"
Then eight of the Pathfinder girls
gave a very attractive little shamrock
drill. They were dressed in white,
with green bandoliers, and each car
ried a large shamrock which was used
effectively in the drill.
Following the drill an intermiSsion
was taken, during which a young lady
dressed as Mrs. Wigs Of the Cab
bage Patch" sold notwithstanding
homemade CONNECTIONS. After inter-
mission Miss Stanchfield rendered a
third selection, and a dialogue, For
the Love of a Bonnet" was cleverly
rendered by six of the Pathfinders.
Mrs. Benjamin Gay rendered a fine vo-
cal selection entitled sweet Irish
Rose" and the final tablaux was a
great patriotic scene in which flags
We're used. the girls joining in singing
america" at the close.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-16
REV. MIR. TO
SPEAK HERE NEXT WEEK

Much interest is being taken in the
visit of Rev. Burleigh V. Mathews 10
the city the coming week. Mr.. Math-
W may be remembered as one Of the
sons of a former Y. NJ. G. A-sccretary
Of WaterVillc, who resided several
years ago on Elm street. After leaving
the city. young Burleigh studied at
Boston University and Hartford Theo-
logical Seminary. and has been for
seven years a missionary in Madura,
India. He will speak in the Concrega-
tlonal church at the regular services
Sunday. At 80 r. NJ. he will give a
lecture on life in India, illustrated by
stereopticon views. Admission will he
free to all. On the coming Wednesday
he Will give an illustrated lecture to the
Pardnt-Teacher Association on School
Life in India" This will he at the high
school building, and will be free TO
members and AS many more as the liLl-
tied space will accommodate. Mr.. Ma
thews will be the guest Of Rev. and
Mrs. Charles F. Robinson. ri whose
home old acquaintance are invited to
call on him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-16
EQUAL SUFFRAGE LEAGUE
MEETING ON SATURDAY

Miss Laura Clay will be in this city
Saturday evening and Will speak at
Library hall under the auspices Of the
Noman's Equal Suffrage league. Miss
Clay with Mrs. Livingston debated tho
question of suffrage in Portland Thurs
day night with two of the strongest
anti-suffrage speakers that could he
secured. She is Il grand niece of Gen.
eral Henry Clay and is one of the lead
ers of the equal suffrage movement in
Kentucky. She is Il brilliant speaker
and it is hoped that there will he a
large number on hand to hear her. The
men are especially invited.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-16
Legislative Party Will
Visit Portland Today

The majority of the members Of the
Legislature were busy Thursday aft
ernoon planning their work so that
they might be certain of accompany
ing the Legislative party which will
this noon leave for Portland to attend
the great Preparedness meeting in
Portland. The party will consist of
Governor Carl E. Milliken. members
of his Executive Council, members of
the Legislature with many Of their
ladies, and other invited guests.
The special train will leave Augusta
at 1906 p. m. and luncheon will be
served on the train. Portland being
reached at 2 o'clock. The party will
proceed to the Exposition building,
where at 2:30 the speaking will take
place. Hon. Halbert P. Gardner will
be the temporary chairman and the
speakers will be Governor Milliken and
S. Stanwood Menken of New York.
organizer and president Of the Nation
al Security League. On account of
the great crowd expected, an overflow
meeting is planned for City hall.
Governor Milliken will be met at the
Union station by his staff, in service
uniform.
An organ concer will be given at
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-16
Murray Alliance Serves
a Turkey Supper at the
Universalist Vestry

A very elaborate turkey supper was
given at the Universalist church YES
try on Thursday evening under the
auspices of the Murray Alliance, Mrs.
r. w. Pope being in charge of the at
fair as chairman of the supper COM
mittee, upon which were Mrs. A. d.
Ward, Mrs. j. E. Kingsley, Mrs. Frank
Newman, Mrs. Justin Packard. Mrs.
c. H. Witherell and Miss Lottie Lyon.
The decorative committee consisted of
Mrs. John Dixon, chairman, and Mrs.
Wilbur T. Emerson, n their work
was very successful, the appearance
of the vestry being very striking.
There were II tables, a table repre-
senting every month in the year., with
appropriate decorations for each month
so represented, the February table be-
ing decorated with valentines and cam
delabra, h March table bearing st.
Patricks' day symbols, April being
represented with jonquils and other
seasonable flowers. and the May table
having for a center-piece a pretty
May-pole, with streamers leading to
May-baskets at each place.
June was represented as the brides
table, a white arch, Kewpie bride and
groom, and tulips, while July was a
patriotic table, with red and white
flowers for a center-piece. August
was symbolized by a great bunch of
snap-dragons, with butterflies and
candelabra, while September had a
Kewpie September Morn" standing
by a mirror lake for the main design,
with autumn leaves.
Besides the tables representing the
months, there was a W~ashington's
Birthday table with appropriate de-
signs. and an Anti Suffrage table at
which Mrs. w. H. Gannett presided as
hostess. At the Suffrage table, Mrs.
w. r. Pattangall was the hostess, and
the tables bore the symbols of the OPP
posing organizations. The menu was
a very attractive one, and the young
ladies who served were the Misses
Marjorie and Marguerite Hussey. Hor-
tense Staples, Irene Goodrich, Marian
Wilson, Ruth Brown, Doris Cony. Alice
Stevens, Dorothy Hewins. Eunice
Hewins, Edith Newman, Doris Ham,
Winifred Clark. Muriel Hayes. Vera
Fulton, Ruth Carleton, and Dorothy
Robinson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-16
The threatened railroad strike

The threatened railroad strike s,in
is one of the principal topics of tho
day in the city and there is perhans
more heard about it here thar in mos,
places in the State owing to this helm,
a junction point with a great many
railroad men living here. 1t is now said
that definite orders have been received
to go out Monday morning at Z, O'clock
unless the matter is settled before
then. The men here say that passen.
ger trains will not be affected for ths
present and that they expect that the
trouble will be settled before the strike
spreads enough to reach them. SO far
as can be learned local officials of the
road are not taking any steps to place
additional guards about the property.
feeling apparently that if the men do
strike that there will be no violence.
or attempts at destruction of prop.
erty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-16

The case Of Chinn On charged wit,
the larceny Of several articles from IN.
Royal Cafe, the property Of Frank n
Robinson which was continued 10 ,
o'clock Thursday afternoon was ae,,,
continued until 10 o'clock Friday morn.
ing as h interpreter which was a,
pected to be here was sick in bed Thurs.
day morning and unable to get to IN.
city. The cas- vas called at abor,
$3.50, Attorney Clair for the respondent,
having secured a delay in the court a.
he had some business at the oesoa
which he wanted to settle first Va
then moved for the continuance and q,
vas granted, the judge making #, MAJ
that this was the last one aud that ,ha
case would positively be tried Fr,aa,
morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-16

Among the visitors Thursday to Au-
gusta to see the Legislature in session
were the American history classes of
the Portland High school. numbering
So students, "a of whom were boys and
80 girls, and all passed a most enjoy
able day in the Capital City. The party
arrived in Augusta on Train No. /,
which goes east at 9:17 and went at
once to the State House, where they at
tended a session of the House as the
guests of Representative Ralph o.
Brewster. At noon they came down to
dinner, and at 1870 all assembled once
more at the State House and made a
tour of the builing. They found the
trip q very enjoyable one especially
that part of it which took them to the
museum of the fish and game depart
ment. The visitors came down town in
season to take Train 102 at 4:07 for
home. The students were accompanied
on the trip by Fred D. Wish, Jr., and
Miss Annie knight of the Portland High
school faculty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-16
Three Americans on the
Memnon, British Ship
Sunk Without Waning

Washington, March 15.-The British
steamer Memnon, from Dakar. Africa
was sunk without warning March l.
by a submarine. presumably German,
according to reports to the state de-
partment today from Consul Washing
ton at Liverpool. Three Americans,
Matthew Hill, Gainesville, Texas;
Charles Edwards Woods. Portland,
Ore. and Jacob Simon. Staten Island,
were aboard the ship and were saved
Six members of the crew were killed
by a boiler explosion after the torpedo
had struck. The vessel sank in 10 min
utes. Consul Washington said the sub
marine was submerged but was pre-
sumed to be German.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-16
WOMEN'S ALLIANCE DIS.
.CUSSES ORIGIN OF POTATO

The regular business meeting OF the
Woman's Alliance of the Unitarian
church was held at the Ware parlors
Thursday afternoon. Reports Of the
different committees We're read and a
paper on The Origin of the Potato"
by Mrs. Frank O. Dean was greatly
enjoyed by all those present. 1t was a
very entertaining paper. giving au-
thentic statistics of much interest. A
Nictrola concert IA next on the pro.
gram. Refreshments of tea and waters
were served. the hostess of the after.
noon being Mrs. j. Il. Palmer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-16
AUGUSTA HOUSE ASSEMBLIES
Legislative People Entertain a Large
Number Of Guests Thursday Evening

The second of the course of the return
assemblies given by the legislative people
who are enjoying the winter at the Au-
gusta House came off at that popular
hotel last evening and of course it was a
success-it could not be otherwise. The
attendance was large. the dancers num-
bering shout go. and the scene presented
when the two dining halls were filed
with the merrymakers was a pretty one.
Dennis orchestra furnished music for
dancing, and everyone had a good time.
Refreshments of sandwiches and coffee.
cake and sherbet were served during the
evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-16
BOSTON POLICEMEN
RETURN WITH BOYS

officers L. j. Mcneil and +. J. VII
hanson of the Boston police force at
tached to the Dorchester district. who
came to the city for the two boys TAX
en- here by City Marshal F%inncmore's
force. returned with them Thursday
morning. They said that about SIS
was taken from the store which was
entered by way of a cellar window.
The Boston officers said thai they were
certain at the time that the job was
the work Of boys but had been unable
to get a clue until they heard from the
local officer. The two boys attracted
considerable attention at the Maine
Genital station where they took the
train for home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-16

6 o'clock at City hall and a reception
and banquet at Z at the Falmouth Ho-
tel. No speeches. All the moving pic
ture theatres will be open to members
Of the party and a special program
will be given at Keith's to which all
are invited at 8:15.
The Governor, his staff and Council
will be entertained in the evening at
the Woodford's club.
The special train will leave Portland
at 1880 p. m. for Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-16
new ADJuTANT
GENERAL FOR
MASSACHUSETTS,

Boston, March 15.-Governor Mccall
announced late tonight the resignation
of Brig. Gen. Gardner w. Pearson as
adjutant general. and his appointment
of Brig. Gen. E. Leroy Sweetser as act
ing adjutant general. The
ment followed reports Of difference of
opinion between the adjutant and the
committee Of public safety, an emer-
gency organization appointed by the
governor in connection with the inter-
national situation
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-16
Funeral Of Mrs. David w. whitney

Funeral services for the late Mrs.
David w. Whitney were held at $50
Thursday afternoon at the home, q
Murray street, in the presence of rela-
tives and friends, Rev. A. Francis
Walch Of the Winthrop street Univer-
salist church officiating. Interment was
made in the Wall cemetery on River
side Drive, the bearers being John E.
Church, Frank Gedney, Eugene Stack
pole and Daniel +. Foster.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-16

A large crowd is looked for al thu
First Baptist church Friday evsnips
when Representative to the. Legislatur.
Bussabarger of Lubec will speak Ia
men on the subject, The Preacher IN
Politics. The lecture is given unds,
the auspices of the Young Mems Bib.
Glass and they expect 1t to be one ~
the finest events Of the kind Of N.
season as Mr.. Bussabarger has the rem.
tation of being a very pleasing speat.
er an done who has a message which \.
sends straight home to his hearers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-16

The storm which struck the citv
Wednesday night continued at inter-
walls all day Thursday and there vas
Ia mixture of rain and snow with a
wet snow which was a practically a
rain coming down for the greater part
of the time. The snow melted as fast
as it fell and only added to the amount
of water which is running in the
streets, doubtless helping in taking off
the old snow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-16
WEST GARDINER

T. S. Collins. Mr.. and Mrs. Allie Mer-
rill, Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Gosolene,
Mrs. Elizabeth Scott were among those
who attended the Pomona at North
Augusta Wednesday,.
Master Johnnie Savage and Miss
Eleanor Savage. are passing a few
weeks with their parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
Willis Savage in Gardiner.
John Curtis is visiting his daughter,
Mrs. Ellsworth Peacock, in Rcadfcld.