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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-02-19
Total from all sources, paid E
into Chamber Of Com q

The colored citizens of the rural
districts have taken a keen interest in
the rural health survey and rural
visiting nurse, and numbers. Of
health meetings have been held after
services at colored churches to raise
money for these two purposes, Sum
ter city colored citizens have been
leaders in going out to the country
to make talks and to raise funds, and
many EuTnter city colored men and
women have subscribed. There is
practically no interest among the
white rural citizens, with a con1para-
lively few exceptions in a few COM
munities. J and as far as is known,
nothing is being done, among the
white rural citizens to raise any mon
ey for either the health survey or
the rural visiting nurse. at present.
or for weeks past. Just why the
white rural citizens are so disinte:est-
ed, and in number Of instances
opposing this educational campaign
to increase interest in civic improve
ment. and in conservation Of health
dIlO Ilic lS a liiS oSCAS W SAAS +" =
these two movements
+ One collar per person among the
white citizens of each rural COM
nunity would easily raise the balance
of the necessary three thousand and
three hundred dollars, but there
does net seem to be any one among
the white rural citizens who is in the
least bit interested in doing anything
for this educational campaign when
is being put on exclusively for the
rural districts
Most of the money so far sent in
from white rural citizens has been
in $50. s25, SO and IS individual
subscriptions from a few Of the pub
lie spirited men and women of sew
eral communities, showing that the
majority Of the white rural citizens
are not interested at all nor are they
contributing. The Sumter Civic
League ladies and number of the
city and country ladies Of the Wo-
mans Council of Defense. and OF the
mems Council Of Defense have worked
hard to stir up rural interest. but ap-
parentiy in vain. in all but a few
communities. More than one hun
dred white male citizens, averaging
ten to each township. members OF
the Sumter County Council of De-
fense. and more than two hundred
and fifty white rural ladies have been
written to, each Of them at least
twice. and many Of them three times
ladies N every community ard every
township and every school district
requesting them to cooperate and to
organize and try to raise money. Onl.
a few nave ever replied. or attempted
to do anything so far as is known II
Sumter.
So il cannot be said chat .here is
any lack of leadership in the city OF
Sumter. or that the rural white peo-
pie have not had the matter brought
to their attention and explained t
then, folly in this way besides hun
drcds or columns Of publicity aoou
! the health survey in the past few
months and the rural nurse funds
and hundreds Of speeches made d:
the Civic League and rural ladies
1 home demonstration agents. STATE
board of health doctors. and Cham
Der Of Commerce committees anf
officers throughout the rural section
Of this county.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-02-19
Ambassador to France
Seattle Man to Succeed VIM.
Graves Sharpe.

On Board the U. S. g. George
washington, Feb. 15.-GByt5Wireaess
to the Associated Press}.-President
Wilson has nominated Hugh c. wal
lace, of Seattle, ambassador TO
France, to fill the vacancy caused by
the resignation of William Graves
Sharp. -. :. -.
Thi~ was the first official act of the
pre-. ent on his homeward journey.
The president also dispatched tele-
grams arranging for brief cere-
monies in connection with. the speech
which he expects to make at Boston
on February "a. -.,~--'.''' =.
President Wilson spent the. day
resting from the strenuous exertions
which marked his last few days in
Paris.
The steamer is heading for the
southern route in fair weather. The
escorting French warshirs signalled
farewell soon after leaving Brest,
and the United States dreadnausht
New Mexico and several destroyers
will be the escort Of the George
Washington until: the Azores are
reached. At the Azores the ship will
be met by numerous American de-
stroyers and conveyed home.
Despite the hard work which he
will engage in during his brief stay in
the United States. the president is al
ready planning to begin his return
journey to France Immediately after
the Adjournment Of congress.
It is expected he will select a sue
cessor to Thomas w Gregory in the
attorney generalship of the United
States, before the ship reaches home
waters.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-02-19
CITY SCHOOLS ENROLMENT.
Eleven Hundred Ninety.one White
Pupils.

The reports Of the superintendent
just submitted show that in the
white schools Of the city, there are in
the primary and elementary schools
451 boys and 446 girls; in the High
schools, there are ISL boys and -143
girls; making total in the white
schools of the city Of 602 boys and
$50 girls: a grand total Of 1,i9i pu-
pills.
The fist monthly report issued by
the present superintendent in 1895
showed a total enrolment Of the
white school Of 2S2 pupils. There
are, today II more pupils in the High
school than there were in the whole
school at that time and 9o9 more pu-
pills in the white schools. In the
graduating class Of this year there are
"a boys and "a girls.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-02-19
Notice.

a series Of meetings VIII COM
n3ence at the Salem Baptist church
Tuesday night continuing eaoh night
throughout the week. There will be
no dav services. Prof John LandrurR
will preside at the piano. The pub
lie is cordially invited to attend these
services. and the Christian comnun-
ity is especially urged to join with us
in an earnest effort for a great reviv-
al. Pray for US and participate with
us. Services will begin at 7.30
E. w. Reynolds. Pastor.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-02-19
German Cannon AS
Liberty Loan Trophies

If resolution now before Congress
is adopted. two hundred and fifty
captured German cannon will be dis
tributed as permanent prizes to cities
making the best showing in the Vic
tory Liberty Loan campaign.
A request has been made by Secre-
tary Of the Treasury Glass that Con-
yress, make this distribution possible,
and Liberty Loan worker are hoping
to get it through to give the cam
paign an added impetus.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-02-19

Something Every Lady Adnaircs.
Pretty draperies for home decora-
tions appeal to the cultivated taste
Of every lady, and the Sumter Dry
Goods CO. are showing a beautiful
line which they invite every home
Keeper teSeaH and 7see.-A6vt.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-02-19
Pretty Drape1ieS!

The Sumter Dry Goods Co. have
just placed on display most attrac-
tive line of novelty draperies. The
ladies arc invited to see the new pat-
terms ir Terry "cloth; Dundee crash.
Rochelle cretonne. Belfast linenatte.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-02-19
Germany Must Disarm
Allies Persist in Demand for
Complete Demobilization.

Basel, Feb. 15.-The German for
eign Secretary Won Brockdorf Rrant-
Eau in discussing Germany's foreign
policy ir the national assembly at
Weimar yesterday declared that there
is a persistent allied effort to make:
Germany demobilize all her military
forces.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-02-19

Tfe Rational Bank of South caro-
lima has purchased and installed
new burglar proof safe that weighs
nearly ten tons. 1t is the largest
safe ever brought to Sumter.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-02-19
Bees For Sale.

have several colonies Of bees that
! viii sci! for $3.50 per colony. They
are IN Doretail Hives in good condi-
ton. This is good time to move
them, and it will be to the advantage
Of those who raise fruit. to have the
bees in time to work on the blossoms
as a better crop Of fruit is secured
when the bloom is fertilized by the
bees.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-02-19
Death.

Mr.. ". a. Cooper, of Greenwood,
formerly Of this county, a son Of the
late NJ. Frank P. Cooper, died IN
:Ashcville, N c.. Friday night. He
was buried at Brick church Sunday
at $50.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-02-19
Special Notice.

We are pleased to announce the
arrival Of Butterick's special agent
who will take subscriptions: to That
indispensable fashion magazine The
Delineator." She will be in or pat
tern department during the coming
week. ard subscriptions will be tax
on at a special offer during her stay
in the city See her promptly If you
desire this saving. The Sumter Dry
GooGS co-tQvt
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-02-19

Secretary Reardon is still receiving
applications for tobacco seed. His
records show that more than 5000
acres Of tobacco Will be planted in
Sumter county this year if the farm
ers plant as much as they have plan
ned.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-02-19

y. G. OSTEEN.
:3;20 w. Hampton Ave.
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-07-14
LOCKJAW VICTIM CURED

Danville, Va, July 14.-Henry
Payne, the IA year old son of H. l..
of Pittsyvania county, whose life
was despaired Of two weeks ago on
account of having contracted teta-
nus. has been discharged from the
local hospital curde. The case is
a rare instance where the disease,
fully developed when discovered has
been successfully: combated. The
boys ajws were locked when a local
physician was called in, a small cut
on the forehead from a flying chip
having caused this condition. Serum
resorted to failed to produce results,
SO he was brought to- a..loeal hoSpi-
tai. where magnesium sulphate
treatment was commenced. For
three weeks the boy remained in
coma, but seemed TO hold his own.
Whenever efforts were made to re-
lease the jaws, commissions resulted.
Finally, he awakened from his
trance and he is now able to open
his mouth at will.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-07-14
SHOOT DOWN NEGRO
Shaving Follows Friday Riot at Long
view; Martial Law Rules

view; Martial Law Rules
Longview, Texas, July 14.-Mar-
tial law was declared yesterday in
Longview and the rest Of Gregg
county as result Of race trouble
here precipitated by fight early
Friday between white men and ne
eroes and marked by the Staying OF
one negro early yesterday afternoon
had resisted arrest. There was no
further disorder yesterday. Brig.
Gen. R. H. McDill, of Dallas, re-
turned to Longview yesterday and
Immediately took command with
more than $50 cavalrymen of the
Texas National Guard under his d.
rection.
The negro killed yesterday was
Marion Bush, so years old, father
in law of DR.. C. P. Davis, accused
with S. L. Jones of being a ring
leader of the negroes. Both Jones
and Davis are missing. The sheriff
and deputy had gone to Bush's
home to arrest him. After mildly
protesting, they assert, the negro
went into his home, reappeared
with pistol and shot at them five
times.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-07-14
m 4be Market Half a Century.

UT the iNIdIkSl I1dIt q
When you are in perfect health,
and are enjoying strong and
vigorous vitality, it is then that
your blood is free from all impurl-
ties. :,
You should be very careful and
rive heed to the slightest indica-
ton of impure blood. A sluggish
circulation is often indicated by
an impaired appetite, 4 feeling. OF
!assitvdc and general weakening
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-07-14
SHOT PROVES FATAL
Transfusion Of Blopd Fails to Save
Life of Man Who Sought to
.Escape Sheriff

Escape Sheriff :.
Charlottesville, Va, July Ia
Clarence H. Ash, Of Company F,
Forty-eight Infantry, deserter from
Camn Jackson, died Saturday I'm
iversity Hospital from a pistol
wound received while attempting to
escape from Sheriff Thomas, who
apprehended him on farm near
wv. Ash broke and ran through
cornfeld, but was stopped by bull
lot which entered his back at the
base of the spine. TRANSMISSION Of
blood failed to save the mans life.
Papers in his possession showed that
Ash was born in Hackensack, N. j.,
twenty-five years ago, that he was
discharged from the army March 81
last, and the following day re-en-
listed and a month. later deserted.
On. June Is he married Miss Cora
Hatcher, of Albemarle county, the
ceremony being performed by Arch
deacon Frederick w. Neve, Of st.
Paul's Episcopal Church at Ivy. His
home address on the enlistment pa
ners was ia Neptune Avenue, Rich
mond. *
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-07-14
STORM SWEEPS CHILE

Valparaiso, Chile, July IA large
portion of the coast of Chile was still
isolated yesterday as a result of a
SHOW and sleet storm which swept
the region last night and this morn
ing. All wires were down and little
had been learned of the loss in life
and property.
The German steamers Sails and
Tanis were driven ashore here and
the Westfalen, another German craft
crashed into a small coastal steamer,
sending the latter to the bottom.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-07-14
Yes; S. S. S Is Purely Vegetable
Natures Safe Blood Treatment

of the system. 1t is then that you
should promptly take few bottles
of S. S. S., the great blood purifier
and strengthened. It will cleanse
the blood thoroughly and build
ND and strengthen the whole sys-
tenn. s. S. s. is sold by all drug
cists. Valuable information about
the blood supply can be hac tree
by writing to the Swift Specihc
Co., 50 Swift Laboratory, Atlanta
Georgia.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-03-24
BUCKLEY WANTS TO
LEAVE PRESENT y0B
Resignation of Jailor Gre.
ates a Sensation in
Court House Circles.

Jailor Tom Buckley has resigned his
position to take effect the first of April,
causing good sized stir in courthouse
circles. Most Of these circles stood
in various corners on various floors Of
the courthouse this morning and dis
cussed the why and wherefore. AS
Buckley came up the back stairs lead.
ing prisoners to the Circuit court, nu-
merous friends shook hands with him
one by one with the remark,-"Good
morning, mayor"
When asked for an understanding
Of the situation, Buckley replied: ~
gave Sheriff Glover my resignation
and said / wanted nothing said about
it, but it has evidently leaked out.
No, there are no inducements which
could make me change my mind. l
don't know what shall do yet but l
won't leave Fairmont, that Is sure"
Jailor Buckley's many friends were
OF the opinion this morning that no
one could replace him. Hes got a
way with prisoners. Can get their con-
fidence and altogether is good man
for the place." remarked many this
morning.
Buckley has been in charge Of the
jail for seven years.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-03-24
SUPREME COUNCIL
TAKES MATTER UP
Military Decisions of the
First Importance Ex-
pected to Be Result.

PARIS, March PA conference
of the premiers was called today to
be held at 8 O'Clock this afternoon to
arrange for the program Of the Sup
reme Council session an hour later.
The news from Hungary and Po-
land was expected to stir the heads
Of the Government to military de-
cision of the first Importance.
The league of Nations commission
will reassemble at $3.50 o'clock this
evening with the expectations Of
virtually concluding the draft Of the
league covenant.
The peace conference has been
advised by entente agents of the
critical situation in Hungary. Some
street fighting in Budapest has been
reported and while the lives Of En-
tente Nationals are said to still be
safe 1t is urged that they need the
protection which would be afforded
by monitors proceeding up the Dan
ube from Serbian ports.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-03-24
.NANNINGTON VOTES
ON THE NEW CHARTER
Voters Today Endorse
Greater Warrington"
Campaign.

That the voters of Warrington have
ratified the act of the Legislature that
will give them new charter was the
opinion OF workers for the charter at
noon today. A large vote is out and
the liyliest interest is evident.
Workers for both sides are present
at all the polls, with bitter fight be-
ing waged against the ratification in
one or two places. particularly at
Jericho. Because of its importance in
the future OF Warrington the election
today is a matter which every citi-
zen Of Mannington feels deeply, but
despite the seriousness and decided.
ness of opinion the day has been quiet
and orderly.
That vote of between 700 and 500
has been polled is the opinion of D. A.
Rymer, City Clerk of the City Of Man.
nington.
If the new charter has been approx
ed. the first thing to result will be
an election to select new officials for
the city. The present officials will
have no authority under the provisions
Of the new charter.
Tho most spectacular effort of tho
campaign was the "Six Thousand" pa
rade staged Saturday night. Returned
soldiers and sailors, boy scouts and
bands. featured the demonstration. The
Elks band led the procession, followed
by service men and the present Man
nin6ton fire department, which last
was used as an object lesson showing
one Of the reasons why there should
be Greater Warrington"
Paul Louder was judged 10 be the
handsomest man in Warrington and
received the prize wI'ch the commit.
tee had provided. The prize for the
handsomest lad was given to Charles
Atkins a boy scout. The five dollar
gold piece for the prettiest girl was
given to Miss Virginia Ryan.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-03-24
WYSONG POLICE BILL
IS LAID ON TABLE
Bill for Relief of Teachers
in Service Passed in
House.

CHARLESTON, w. Va, March "a
BY a vote of 43 to 80 the House this
morning laid the Wysong deputy po.
lice bill on the table. The delegates
then took up the state police bill also
on third reading.
The House this morning took up out
Of order and passed the Mcpherson
school bill providing among other
things that the service of teachers in
the army or navy of the United States
should be counted the same as teach
ing on any renewal certificate or shall
extend the date Of expiration of any
non renewable certificate one year.
The measure was drawn to meet a
situation which was overlooked in the
passage Of the general school code bill
at the regular session.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-03-24
Compares Situation
to Napoleons Return

PARIS, March 24.-(By Assocla
Press THE situation is as seHous
as that which arose when the cong
Of Vienna learned Of Napoleon,s ~.
turn from Elba. Today, as hund d
years ago, negotiations have prpFcl
and have been surprised by destily
writes st. Brice in The Journal
"The problems before the council 81
ten today is not the fate OF the s3erua
cables or the Teschen commission but
the imperative necessity ofhavils Po.
land and Rumania rebuild the water
tight compartment which ha col'
lapsed.
"otherwise Germany, declaring her.
self alone in a position 70 saYc west
ern civilization, Will lay down her own
peace terms instead OF those The allie
propose to dictate to her, or win threat
en- TO take the lead IN the BolsheFi
movement"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-03-24
Have No evidence"
Against Peg" Gray

C. H. Metz was brought before Jus.
tice Conway Saturday afternoon and
was fined $3.50 and given two months
in Jail, charged with violating the state
prohibition laws. Metz is the man
who with peg" Gray furnished ma
terial for fishing story on Saturday.
Tho two were arrested at Dakota with
whiskey in their possession. The whis.
key belonging to Gray was thrown in
the river and was not found. AS Gray
renewed his bond Friday on a double
whiskey violation charge and as no
whiskey can be found on a third
charge as testimony against him, the
developments in trial to be held soon
are awaited with interest.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-03-24
Lenine Agent is
Freed by Germans

COPENHAGEN, March 24.-Karl
Radek, the ledaing Russian Bolshe-
Wiki agent in Germany, who was ar
rested February 13 in connection
with the spartacan uprising, has been
released by the German government,
according to Berlin dispatch today
This message reports fresh agita.
ton by the German Spartacans coin.
cident with the Hungarian revolution
and reports that in these circum.
stances the release OF Redek has ere.
ated a bad impression.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-03-24
ME. CHURCH SOUTH
WILL COST $4,000
New Edifice on Present
Site on FairmOnt Ave.
to Seat 1900.

Tentative plans have been made by
the First Methodist Episcopal South
congregation for its new edifice and
1t was announced today that in all
probability brick church with stone
trimmings would be erected at cost
of $50 600.
At the present time the members
of the buildir< and finance commit
tees of the church are looking over
the plans an architect hsS submitted.
So far no builder or architect has been
selected for the contract, however.
Ground will be broken on June 1.
The new church will front on Fairmont
avenue as the present structure does
and it will seat between 1000 and 1900
people. A gallery will be provided.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-03-24
Domestic Troubles
Before Judge Vincent

In intermediate court this morning,
Frank Morgan was cross-examined fur.
ther in the suit for divorce pending.
Alimony Of $35 a month, suit money
$50 and attorneys fees, $3.50 we're de-
cided upon by Judge Vincent. Jessie
Z. Morgan asks for the divorce.
State vs. Paul Montgomery,-suit
for non support was started this morn
ing. Montgomery obtained bond sew.
eral days ago and was released from
jail
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-03-24
Germany, Too, is
Flirting With Russ

PARIS, March 24.-(By Associated
Press.)-Count Won Brockdorff- -Ranta'
Eau, the German foreign minister, has
sent Karl Kautsky, one Of the under
secretaries in the foreign ministry to
Moscow to see the chief Of the Soviet
government and TO furnish an accurate
report on the situation which will allow
the foreign minister to study methods
as TO the bringing about Of closer po'
litical and economic relations with the
Russian Bolsheyiki government, says
a Zurich dispatch to The Matin.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-03-24
OVERTHROW Of HUNGARIAN
REPUBLIC CREATES GRAVE
SITUATION !D>HLL EUROPE
Germans Say
They Wont GiUe
Up mig
(BY Assoriated Press.l J

10Y (4ooOll0GSN : Ooo.(
COPENHAGEN, March 24.-Ger-
many can not, and will not, sign a
peace which involves the annexa-
ton of Danzig by Poland President
Ebert declared in a speech Sunday,
a dispatch from Berlin said.
The German president added that
Germany could not give up wesl
Prussia OF part Of the upper Stlesia.
Ebert spoke at meeting called
to protest against the annexation
Of Danzig by Poland.
He declared that Germany was
prepared to agree to the neutraliEa-
ton OF the Yistula which would In
clude Danzig as free port.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-03-24
DIR, HEBRON MOVES.

DR.. Basel Heron, who has been
practieing dentistry in the OFFICES of
DR.. Claude H. Layman since the(for-
mer's discharge from the u. 8. Dental
corps, will move today to his new
Offices in the Home Savings bank
building. DR.. c. r. sturm, formerly
OF Tunnellton. but also recently dis
missed from the service. win occupy
DR.. Layman's offices until he can Sc
cure suitable offices Of his own.