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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-06-07
Negro Memorial
Building
Governor Names Commission to
Raise Funds

Columbia. June 3.-In accordance
with the terms Of a Joint resolution
passed by the 1918. general assem-
bly,, Governor Cooper yesterday ap-
pointed a commission of seven mem
bers to have charge of the erection Of
a memorial building, dedicated to
South Carolina negro soldiers, sailors.
marines and civilians who rendered
service during the. world war. The
commission consists of six trustees of
the State Agricultural and Mechan-
ical College, a negro institution loca:-
ed at Orangeburg, and Dr.. r. s.
Wilkinson, its president. The Joint
resolution provides that the memorial
building shall be upon the grounds of
this school The commission will
have charge of the campaign to raise
funds to supplement- the 100000
made available by the general assem-
bly,. The personnel of the commits
sion is here given: DR.. William r.
Lowman, orangeburg; E. D. Hodge,
Alcolu; A. l.. Dukes, Orangeburg;; G..
E. Sawyer, Aiken; G. B. White, Ches-
ter: C. F. Brooks, Laurens, and DR..
r. S. Wilkinson, Orangeburg. The
following statement was made by Gov.
Cooper in connection with the ap7
pointment of the commission:
s"The general assembly in providing
100000 for negro memorial had in
mind, am sure, not only the honq
ing Of those who rendered war ser5
ice, but also the betterment of ting
race. This being true, I thought i
wise to appoint on this commiss'or$
trustees of the State negro collegef
for these men gre best equipped tc.
carry out the full purpose of the joint
resolutions. They can at once erect
a building that will preserve the rec
ords of negroes services, will do hon
or to these services, and also possess
unitarian features.
''rhis commission can, for purposes
OF the campaign to raise money and
for carrying out other phases Of the
duties laid down by the joint reso-
luton, associate with them various
committees composed Of representa-
tive negroes of this State
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-06-07
What Sumter
Merchants Lose
A Concrete Example of What
The Lack of Houses is Cost
ing Sumter

The Subjoined letter from Il gentle
man, who came to Sumter recently to
work in one of the local manufacture
ing plants, presents in the brietest,
strongest and most convincing form
the argument for the building OF
houses to accommodate the people
who have come and wish to come to
Sumter to work, live and contribute
toward the development of this town.
He shows in the simplest yet most
foricble manner exactly what the mer-
month by the want of q house for q
single family. This man earns his
money in Sumter but each month he
sends away $40 to support his fam
lily in another town. The merchants
are losing. this trade monthly and the
man himself is losing money. too, for
the expense Of boarding here and
supporting his family in another place
is greater than it would be if. he had
his family with him. He may be
satisfied to live this way for time
hraA not indefnitely-he will ultimate
4ek work in a town where he can
1$S$e his family with him. He is just
&#e man. there are scores of others
Similarly situated, and some of them
i@ho come here expecting to become
z manent residents have already giv-
up hope of ever obtaining houses
ss:z their families and have gone else
There to seek a home.
q Read this letter and then ask your
|self what you are going to do about
it,.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-06-07
Altamont Moses Scholarship Lean.

This loan this year will be available
to some boy or girl who needs funds
to further his or her education In
dications are that the scholarship
fund this year will be only $40. but
that vii, help as far as it goes.
The loan is made by the directors OF
the fund who consider all the appli-
cations and award the scholarship
where they think it should go AS
long as the borrower is at school
there is no interest on the loan. bat
interest commences after the holder
finishes and goes to work. 1t is al
the rate of only four percent, with the
understanding that it is to be paid
back as soon as the borrower can do
so. The payments are left to the
honor of the borrower.
The directors meet about the FIRST
of July and decide who shall have the
scholarship Anyone wishing to ap-
ply should get an application blank
from MIR. II A. Moses at 122 South
Main st.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-06-07
ape Mah9atalr allo sclltltaaL
ss.reo as tAe Possoncs IT ssn,se<. 5
O.. a. secosd Chaser kasser
Personal.

Mrs &C Gulley. of Brook Haven
M;ss ;s visiting Mrs. H. NJ. Crowson
Mrs ~. Stanstill and Mrs. Eu
gene Stansiil have returned from
visit at Eastover
Mrs w. E. Merritt and daughter
paulfne. Of Wallace, N. c.. are visiting
AT Mrs. Jake Haryin's, 106 NORTH
Church St.
Mrs Dora E. Dennis and daughters
Misses Earle. and Vivian. left las
night for Macon, Ga. Mrs. Dennis
win visit her daughter, Mrs J. Frank
Powell and other friends in Macon.
MRS. Donald Auid has gone to Ma
ricn to visit friends.
Mr.. AIston Brown. who has been
attending college at Oxford, Ga, is
at honae for the summer.
SIS Mrs. f. E .McIlwaine has returned
from Spartanburg where she attended
Wofford commencement. Her SON.
William E. McHwaine, was mem
Der OF the graduating class.
Mrs. S. IT. Edmunds and Mrs. Hen
ry g. Hill have returned from Rock
Hill where they went several days
ago to attend Winthrop commence
uent
Misses Sara Ednunds Minnie De-
Lorme and Cornelia Brewer, who were
graduated from Winthrop College this
week have returned home.
Dr.. Warren Burgess, who has been
in the overseas medical service FOR
nearly year has returned home.
Lieut.. Frank IL. Cain, S2nd Divis-
ion. has received his discharge and is
at home again.
Marion Cothran. Hal Clarke and
James Dick have returned home from
Presbyterina College, Clinton. S. c.
Mr. joe Mcclure is at home hay
ingre ceived his discharge from the
army. He served in France during
the campaign last summer and fall.
Mr. Leland Edmunds has returned
home from Presbyterian College
Clinton. s. G.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-06-07
WORK Of Red Cross h Beagiu,n

Brussels, May 4.-since the armiss
ace. tbs American Red Cross Corr
mission for Belgium has distributed
some 5000, 600 francs for the benefits
of various Belgian charitable works;
SOC, 600 francs to help Belgian refu4
CESS returning home; 100000 francs
for the mutilated soldiers and civil
ians; f,250,o0o francs for destitute
children; 1900, 900. francs for organ
izations combating tuberculosis;
1900 francs for military hospitals:
100000 francs for civilian hospitaas2
and $4,000 francs for building wood
en- homes for <Termonde which Was
burned by the.Germans in 1914sands
where nearly 1000 people are. nov
living in the ruins of their devastated
homes 49,:
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-06-07
Sergt. Alvin
York Speaks

Nashville, June at the annual
Decoration Day at the Upchurch
burying ground in Wolf river valley
Fentress County. Sergt. Alvin c. York.
world war hero, yesterday resumed
his role of elder in his church. quit
ting his place beside his sweetheart
On a wagon seat to speak to SOY
mountain people gathered on the hill
side of the service and the big bas-
ket dinner in York's honor. The re-
turned soldier said:
at is with the deepest love toward:
you all that I speak today. Love foi
you and all my people thrills my
heart again when 1 meet with you.
'It has been two years since W.
have met here for this decoration.
While we are spreading flowers on the
graves Of the dead. we should remem
Der to throw flowers Of kindness in
the paths of those still living and hell
them reach a Christian life.
ct have almost seen in the dark
hours of midnight vision into tht
pearly' gates of Heaven. There ars
things that compel men to :. think OF
Cod 1t is nara TO nc III the dark
hours OF night ana see no. one near
yet hear men dying not far. away ana
hear them pray to God to save them.
who have put off their prayers to
your right and left asking God, DE
tween their groans to have mercy
upon them.
/! 1T is all right to ask God to have
| mercy. but don't put it off until the
| end is near We should lead Chris
tan life so we can look up and sa>
| Lord. Pm ready Christ will take
you safely through the dark valle:.
of death.
'If were preacI,er-and I'm not
but just a simple country boy
would think it one of the highest o1
honors to be chosen from the multi
piled millions. to do Gods work
| While l have been gone, God has been
my helper and keeper. Without tht
hand of God I know that would not
| be here today. ] have placedmysel1
4 in the hands Of a Man who never lo$
land will never lose a battle
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-06-07

taffney. June 3.-On next Thurs
day the bankers of Gaffney Will en-
tertain Group five of the South Caro-
lima Bankers Association with din
ner at the Hotel Carroll. The business
meeting to be held at the rooms OF
the Chamber OF Commerce. It is
proba bic that these gentlemen viii ''r
taken over some Of Cherokce's good
,oads while IN Gaffney. in order thot
they may see what this country has
in that line.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-06-07

Pail Mall, Tenn. June 2.-Sergt Al
vim C. York. will not be excommuni-
Gated from the Church Of Christ and
Christian Union for having practical
ly annihilated a German battalion ant
otherwise wrought vengeance upoi
the Hun enemy. nor will be be 9TH
erwise disciplined by his church. II
fact. Pastor Pile says the hushI
sergeant did right in laying Low
these Hun hordes.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-06-07

The state Highway engineers have
completed the survey Of the Mayes-
vile road and are now at work on
the Camden road 1t is said lheE'
will investigate the feasibility OF
eliminating the heavy grade at e;;t-
lard Hill by laying out a new road
from DalZell via Borden. following
practically the same. route as 'i.e
Northwestern Railroad.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-06-07

Paris. June 5.-Brussels advices
announcing the dates for President
Wilson's entertainment there wa
racterized at the Paris White
House today as mere suesSes. The
date for the visit has not been fixed
it was said, but probably will occur
,,.;t hin the coming week.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-06-07
ours, etc.

Rural Policeman John Bradley OF
Shiloh, who has been critically Ill for
the past week, has passed the. crisis
and his recoyery.is now hoped for.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-06-07

Brussels. May 1.-The Belgian &C.
lonial office has received word of re-
cent important discoveries by gold
prospectors in the Tile district Gel
gian Congo) belonging to the BelE:a5l
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-06-07
Colored Fair Association.

The Sumter Colored Fair Associa-
ton has been organized with the fol-
lowing officers:
President-Sey 4our Howard.
Vice President-C. A. Lawson.
Treasurer-T. 3. Wright
Secretary-H. A. Woodard
General Manager-R. w. Westber-
ry
Trustees: DR.. R. S. Wilkinson. ].
S. Collins. DIR. C. w. Birnie, r. A. Ma
money.
The association has been incorpor-
ated with a capital of $4,000, all OF
which has been subscribed and s5,-
600 will be paid in to finance the first
county fair to be held this year. the
week following the Sumter. County
Fair.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-06-07

NEW YORK COTTON slsEaRFT.
Yes'td'ys
Open High Low Close Close
July S0.40 $3.50 2e.7s 3o.17 1910
Oct. $3.50 1886 $3.50 2s.15 $3.50
Dec :. 29.15 29.2O-2S45 2S72 29.11
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-06-07
Cotton Market
LOCAL.

LOCAL.
P. G. BOWMAN. Cotton Bhser.
Corrected Daily at Y O'clock Noon).
Good N1iddling 81 1-2.
Strict MiddIins 81.
Middling 50.
Strict Low Middling 2s.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-11

and rernounts. will receive the guests
at the Indian summer dance carnival
at the marine barracks tomorrow
evening at $50 o'clock.
At this entertainment, given oy
these two divisions of the once OF
the quartermaster general uhlteo
States Army there will be. in addi-
ton to the music by the Marine Band
some charming fancy dancing by MISS
Bertha Levine: competitive dancing,
fortune telling, with tables 1or
bridge and five hundred.
Mai W. W. Mumford, Z. S. A, as
chairman of the floor COMMITTEES, will
be assisted by Lieut.. Col. Ellison.
U. S. A: Maj Harold Chisholm, q. 5. A;
Capt. w. X McQuown, u. >. A; capt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-11
Dole Of the United States geological
survey, to Mr.. Charles Watts Hall OF
Los Angeles, Calf.
DR.. Rojo Receives Appointment.

DR.. Rojo Receives Appointment.
News from Mexico City announces
the appointment of Senior DR.. Juan
B. Rojo, formerly counselor OF the
Mexican embassy here. to the place
as counsel of the foreign relations
department in Mexico City.
Representative and Mrs. Ira {. Cop
ley left yesterday for Chicago, where
they will remain about two weeks
before returning to Washington.
Mr. and Mrs. LIE Roy futile and
their daughters, Miss Margaret Tut
tie and Miss Adelaide futile. returned
to their home last evening from Big
Moose camp, in the Adirondacks,
where they spent the summer. Inc
marriage of Miss Margaret Tutt.e to
Mr.. Streeter B. Flynn of Oklahoma
City will be one of the most impor-
tant events of the autumn season and
will take place about the middle or
October. 1t will be a large church
wedding and a small reception will
follow.
Lieut.. Commander Robert M. Hinck-
ley, L. 8. NJ. has gone to Boston, and
tomorrow at noon will serve as one
of the ushers at the wedding of Miss
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80ciQ2tX.

ly this evening at the legation. 2144
Wyoming avenue. There will be
bridge for the older guests and
dancing for the younger ones, Of
whom there will be a number from
diplomatic, official and resident cir
cles. An orchestra will play and a
buffet supper will be served. This is
the first social affair given by the
minister and Nine. Grouitch in the
new legation home. of which they
took possession just prior to going
north for the summer. so it will be in
the nature of a housewarming.
Announcement is made of the en-
gagement of Mrs. Huldah Humphreys
Dole, widow Of Mr.. Richard Bryant
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-11

Miss Mary Jane Brining, daughter of
Mrs. Frances A. Brining of Boonsboro.
and Capt Earl Griffith Breeding of
Washington, D. c., Medical Corps. U. s.
A, recently mustered out of the serv-
ice, were married Wednesday evening
at Boonsboro. Md. Miss Pritchett OF
Cambridge. Md, was the maid of
honor and Miss Louise Bast of Boons-
boro and Miss Margaret Hurley of
Hagerstown the bridesmaids. Mr..
Mark Breeding, fredericksburg, broth
er of the bridegroom, was best man,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-11

Miss Alma Knox has returned to
her home on 18th street after spend
ing the summer in Atlantic City.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-11
Indian Summer Dance Carnival.

Mrs. Rogers, wife of Maj. Gen. Fl.
X. Rogers. quartermaster general.
United States Army; Mrs. Ross. wife
of Mr.. Joseph X. Ross, director of
welfare War Department: Mrs. Alex
ander Sharp, sr., and Mrs. Ellen X.
Simonton, in charge of welfare for the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-11

Former Attorney General and Mrs.
Wickersham have left the Hot Springs,
Va, and returned to New York They
made both trips by motor and made
short stops in Washington both ways.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-11

~ HE French ambassador and
Nine. Jusserand returned to
the embassy last evening
from New York, where they
went to attend the Lafay-
cite day celebration and to meet Gen.
Pershing on his arrival from Europe.
They remained over until yesterday
to view the parade of the famous LIST
Division. which was led by Gen. Per-
slling and the members of his staff.
The minister of the Serbs. Croats
and Slovenes and Nine. Grouitch will
entertain about sixty guests informal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-11

Mr.. Breckinridge Long, third assist
ant secretary of state, who is with
Mrs. Long at their summer home at
York Harbor. Me-, is expected back
in Washington about September 20.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-11

Hal T. vigor. U. S. A.: Capt Ketcham,
U. S. A.; Lieut.. H. P. Pelton, u. S. A.;
Mr.. D. w. Jasper and Lieut.. G. b.
Kidwell u s. A
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-11

Miss Emma Lansing and Miss Kate
Lansing, sister of the Secretary OF
State, Mr.. Robert Lansing, who have
been doing canteen work under the
Red Cross in France since August,
1917, landed in New York Tuesday.
They have both been decorated by the
French government. They came over
on the same ship with Cardinal Mer-
cier and the Belgian ambassador. Baron
f. de Cartier de Marchienne, and
Baroness de Cartier.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-11

commander of the destroyer squadron
at Newport. gave a luncheon on board
his flagship. Rochester. yesterday art
ernoon in honor of Admiral HUGO
dreadnaught Conte di Cavour. follow
ed by a reception attended by summer
residents of Newport and jamestown.
Mrs. Plunkett. who was formerly MRS.
Richard Lee Fearn of Washington
was assisted in receiving by MIS-.
Sims, wife Of Rear Admiral William
B. Sims. and Mrs. Campbell, wife OF
Capt. Edward H. Campbell.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-11

Mrs. Seaton Perry of Washington is
t the Hotel Aspinwall, Lenox. Mass.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-11

Bate of Canada at their camp on Muir.
ray bay. Miss Gordon was the guest
of Sir Charles Fitzpatrick, lieutenant
governor of Quebec, and Lady Fltz-
patrick during the visit of the Prince
of Wales and attended a number OF
parties given in his honor.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1919-03-01
ALDERMEN, STOP THIS
Help Your Constituents BY Abat-
ing a Nuisance.

The Chicago City Council owes It
to the million of people who attend
moving picture theaters in Chicago to
put curb on the people who disturb
others in the audience by carrying on
conversations while the play is on
the screen.
These knowit-alls and leather
lunged idiots are to be found in every
theater in Chicago, to the annoyance
Of everybody else.
The Chicago City Council 20 years
ago, on the initiative of Alderman NJ
M. Plotke, passed an ordinance pro-
hibiting women from wearing hats in
theaters and thus obstructing the
view Of other people.
The smart Alexis laughed at this
ordinance at flrst--especially the
smart Aleck daily press-but the city
enforced 1t and today It is the rule in
every theater in America.
A good healthy fine for takers dur.
ing acts in Movie theaters would
conserve much wind that Is used now
to annoy respectable theater patrons.
~
Henry Stuckart is the choice OF
thousands Of Democrats for mayor of
Chicago.
II. c. McWhorter, the popular presi.
dent of the Acme Box Company, has a
host Of friends in Chicago who would
like a chance to vote for him for
Mayor or some good office, where his
splendid executive abilities could be
Of service to the people.
Richard Francis Condor, the popular
chairman OF the Elks Membership
Committee is confident OF adding 5000
new members to the rolls of the organ.
ization this year.
The Home Brewery 10 not only Chi.
COS youngest brewery. but II 10 one
Of her most successful. No brewery
In the United States ever achieved
success in such . short time ~ the
Home Brewery. Its beer already has
. reputation among tho lovers Of good
beer ~ being par excellence. The
Home Brewery also bottles It's beer
and q case can be had by calling UP
Humboldt observation-disclosures.
~~
william o. Hawkins, manager for
the big coal company Of Richards G
Sons, Is one of the most popular and
wide awake business men of the city.
He is q leader in the trade and all
who have had business dealings with
him respect him.
~
Ascher Brothers, the we'll known
moving picture theater owners, have
purchased the old Inter.Ocean build.
ing at Dearborn and Monroe streets
and will erect q magnificent theater
| on the site. II will seat 5000 people
and will be the second largest theater
In Chicago-the Auditorium alone OF.
ceeding It In size.
George ". Paunin. the great eur.
sier. has made Q business record for
honesty and integrity that wins Tor
him hosts Of friends.
~.
Adolph Kraas 70 siways In the lsaA q
every movement for the bsttsr1sat
q conditions In Chicago.
| ~
Judge d. Il. sullivan has made an
honest. disnihed and able record on
the bench.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1919-03-01
BUSINESS TOPICS
Care of the Feet.
The IeGrand Foot Parlor.

The lie Grand Foot Psrlor, located
for many years at 1914 North Clark
street, has removed it's establishment
to new and larger quarters at 1895
North Clark street, where better facili.
ties for chiropody will be had. The
present excellent service will also be
greatly improved.
Madame Florencia A. T. Powella-
Grier, who owns The lie Grand Foot
Parior at 1886 North Clark street, has
for her patrons the best people on the
North Side. She 10 the original Dis
coverer of Comparative Scientific
Bloodless Chiropody. The lie Grand
Foot Parlor has been at 1914 and 1s4S
North Clark street for over ten years.
Madame Powella- srier, M. c., 8. c.,
Doctor OF Chiropody. successfully
makes sore feet good. Sore feet are
made Good Feet at the Le Grand Foot
Parior, 1886 N. Clark street. Tele-
phone Superior 5S9l,
Gu, OF Focus.
II you have head aches your eyes
are possibly out of focus.
II your eyes smart and burn or the
movies blurr. your eyes are out Of
focus,
II the letters run while you are
reading or II you don't see all things
clearly your eyes are out OF focus.
II your child is pale and nervous
the chances are It's eyes are out OF
focus.
Buck q Rayner's main store at
State and Madison has an expert who
will gladly examine your eyes with.
out cost or obligation and frankly
tell you II you need to wear glasses
or not. Those of our readers who are
now wearing glasses are invited to
have their eyes examined free and
they will be told II any Improvement
can be made. This service 10 entirely
free.
Thomas J. Webb Coffee. sold In
cans at 80 cents per pound. Is the
housewives standard for excellent
quality. 1t Ia the coffee that IL popu-
lar with everybody who has ever used
it.-Adv.
Alfred b, Aorder. the well known
stationer. IL . veteran Of the Spanish
American war and one Of the vstsr'
ans Of Chicaso's crack First RED
msnt He b popular IN the business
world.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1919-03-01

Thomas J. Webb Coffee. sold In
cans at 80 cents per pound, is the
housewives standard for excellent
quality. 1t is the coffee that IL popu-
lar with everybody who has ever used
it.-Adv.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1919-03-01

Alfred B, Aorder. the well known
stationer. 10 . veteran Of the spanish-
American war and one Of the vstsr'
ans Of Chicaso's crack First Rsgi'
msnt. He b popular IN the business
world.