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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-07-05
Almost Caused Clash
Negroes Taken to Hotel at St.
Matthews

ST. Matthews. July Three white
sergeants in charge of q baseball nine
of negroes came near string up
genuine hornests' nest here TINS morn
ing. Arriving in town about o.'o'
the negroes who were also IN uhlloriil
were marched directly to the hotel. NO
one suspecting the purpose OF the Oh
fcers in charge, paid any especial al
tention until it was learned tnal lie9
had been marched upstairs and had
ordered breakfast and taken charge OF
the lobby. The presence OF the negroes
confounded the proprietor, Mrs. Her
long. and in a very few moments II
was known over town. Before q crowd
could gather they were advised to get
ont lest they be sun1marily elected
This they seem to have done in
leisurely way. without evidencins any
knowledge of the fact that they hao
committed breach Of Southern
manners. When they arrived again
on the Streets their manners were
not of a penitent nature. "A NUMBER
of leading citizens had come upon
the scene and when advised OF the
ugliness of their conduct, one OF the
sereeants is said to have resented IT,
That was enough. But for the timely
appearance of Sheriff Hill, who took
charge of the officers and ADVISED
them immediately to leave town, there
NAV have been serious trouble. How
ever. after having gone back to the
station to take the next train out. u
was learned that the conduct OF the
whole party. both in getting Off at the
station and at other places when they
were not suspicioned, had been Of
taunting nature and the party were
waited upon by men ready to enforce
their demands, and instead of waiting
for the train they took the foot route
up the railway for Columbia.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-07-05
MULTIPLYING TAXES.

Internal revenue officers have been
visiting soda fountains and other es-
tablishments affected by t. 2 federal
tax on soft drinks and other "luxur-
ies,'' to see whether proprietors are
using the tax as a pretext to boost
prices higher than the tax itself war
rants.
Isn't this rather irregular? Since
when has a retail dealer, or indeed a
dealer anywhere along the devious
line from producer to consumer, been
denied the sacred privilege Of adding
as much as he likes to any tax i'm
posed on his goods by public author
ity?
There has been no formal pern1is-
sion granted, Of course; but dealers
have never waited for permission.
The most casual inquiry into the COM
mercial history Of almost any COM
modify, native or imported, subject to
excise tax or customs tax or any 9TH
er kind Of tax, will show nearly ev-
erybody through whose hands it pass
es, whether ne himself pays the tan
or not, boosting the price another
notch simply because somewhere
along the line there happens to be
a tax collected on it.
The fact was show. with unusual
clearness ID the case OF tobacco and
alcohol, after the imposition Of the
war taxes. It can be shown in the
case of any other important article
Of trade if anyone cares to look into
the matter. And it is one Of the
main causes for the present high cost
Of living.
Why discriminate, then, against
the soda fountains and soft-drink sa-
looms? If the public is to be pro-
tected from extortion in any par
ticular by federal agencies, fine busi-
ness: But why not extend the pro-
lection to include other commodities
where taxation for private profit is
much more oppressive?
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-07-05

and professional establishment in
Sumter to see that Surlter's business
and professional establishments and
banks are represented in the big COM
bination booster and pleasure trip.
Every establishment is cordially in
vited TO do all of the advertising Of
their kinds Of business desired, and it
was also decided that the trip will not
be confined to Sumter city people
alone, hut that all the people Of our
county who desire to join in will be
heartily welcomed as on previous
booster trips as these events are call
ed
The Sumter County Chamber Of
Commerce Will be glad to hear from
all firms. corporations, and individuals
who will run cars, and take their
friends along. In order to provide
ample dinner for all it is desired that
these names be sent in as early as
possible in order that the committee
will be able to have an idea Of about
how many automobiles can be de-
pended upon. and approximately how
many persons will have to be provid-
ed with dinner Phone TO Sumter
Chamber of Commerce, Phone No.
200
Messrs. W. P. Moore, P. H. Knott
and f. I. Reardon We're named on the
committee to advertise the big event
and to arrange for the music for the
occasion. Messrs. J. r. Williams, w.
p. Moore and e I. Reardon. were ap-
pointed to go ahead and arrange for
a bang-up picnic dinner. They have
their eyes on a certain place where
booster trip dinners have proved IA
NOUS and delightful, affairs in the
past, and they will start out scouting
tomorrow and TO interview a number
CT very charming ladies Of culinary
fame, and other accomplishments.
Everybody should devoutly join in
wishing this committee the very best
OF luck.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-07-05
America Warns
Russian Soviet
Says Reprisals Against Ameri-
cans Will Cause Trouble

Washington, July THE Russian
Soviet government was warned by the
United States today in a message sent
through the American legation q.
Stockholm that reprisais against
American citizens in Russia would
arouse intense sentiment in the United
States against the Soviet heads.
The warning was contained in the
cablegram sent by acting Secretary OF
State Phillips, in rel ly to protest
from Soviet Foreign Minister Tchitch-
erin. against the reported arrest OF
l.. C. A. K. Martens, the Soviet rep
resentative in New York.
The protest intimated that reprlsals
might be taken against Americans ir
Russia.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-07-05
11,ooo,o 900 WooalEN.

So many problems are arising in
connection with women in industry
that it is interesting to- consider the
real magnitude of the subject, espe-
c:aliy as there is still tendency in
many quarters to minimize the whole
question Of women in employment.
While the final figures have not
been assembled, the latest statistics
gathered by the United States En-
ployment Service show that there are
not less than 100000 women wage
earners now in the United States, and
That the actual number is PROBABLY
nearer 100000.
1t is of no use for any organization.
male or female, political, industrial
or religious to attempt to brush aside
the affairs of any such number Of in
dividuals by sweeping denunciations or
assumed indifference.
The problem of women in industry
is not one of elimination. It IS one OF
fair wages and working conditions
and fair recognition of the impert-
ance to any nation Of the services OF
over 1000, 900 able-bodied workers.
"a treaty of violence" shrieks Ger
many. Certainiy-to cure a wa: cf
violence.
Seats for the Willard Dempsey light
on the Fourth are being sold at $50
apiece. And yet people complain CT
the cost Of living.
DR.. Pressoa, president-elect Of Bra
sii, IS fortunately finding North Amer
cans not so black as they're painted
by German-n inspired Brazilian jonr-
nalists.
The Federal Reserve Board is sai0
10 be recommending plan to ''ur.-
lock American money for Europe"
TO promote foreign trade. That's the
first anybody knew that there was
any lock on American money, 50 faS
as Europe is concerned.
The Federation of Labor wants the
peace treaty ratified. Zig business in
terests want it ratified. Nearly all the
church people" seem to want it RAJ :
fled. 4 lot Of big Republicans want
it ratified. In such situation, wha,
is the senate going TO do?
y
The Danish prince Aage, visiting
in America, and wanting TO say
something especially polite Of Amer
leans. sums up his sentiments as fol-
lows: You're so damn nice"' That
may not be princely elegance. but it
stands the test of real eloquence We
get him perfectly.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-07-05
NEW YORK COTTON MARKFT.
japanese Make Apology

Washington, July Commenting
today on a published report that the
incident growing out of the clash be-.
tween American and japanese soldiers
at Tien Tsin, China, March IL had
been closed with an apology by the
japanese Government officials OF the
State Department said the negotla-
tions still were going on. The ex--z
changes have been entirely friendly
and officials expect that the matter
will be soon satisfactorily closed.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-07-05

FOR SALE-One Bowser gasoline
tank filing station complete. Prac-.
tically new. A bargain; A. J. Ard,
"a F.. Liberty St.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-07-05
Labolcrs Needed in Kansas to liar-
vest Wheat Crop.

The following telegram was receiv-
ed this morning by the Chamber OF
Commerce:
Fifty thousand men are needed
Immediately at Wichita, Kansas. to
harvest the wheat crop which other
wise will be total loss. Wages and
living conditions are excellent. The
war department and assistant secre-
tary of agriculture request your full
and immediate cooperation in reliev-
ing the situation. Report by letter
action taken.
..T, Dao1,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-07-05
RASN PAYMENT OF WAR DEBT

Paying the American war debt bill
will not be such big task. when
once the heavy current expenditure
on the army and navy comes to an
end.
Senator Smoot figures that the wind
up Of the war will leave the United
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-07-05
Cotton Market
LOCAL.

LOCAL.
P. G. BOWMAN, Cotton Buyer.
Corrected Daily at 12 O'clock Noon3.
Good Middling 80.
Strict Mdidling 81 IL.
NIiddling 81.
Strict Low Middling 20.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-07-05

Speaking of lovely hot-weather
Jobs. how'd You like TO be one OF the
Big Five" at Paris. with the world $
affairs to settle and billion people
jumping onto you no matter how you
settled them?
*+
"Who plants a tree. plants nope.
But Judging from the treelessness OF
many streets and homes, there must
he a woeful lack of optimism in the
ordinary American community.
An Ohio court has decided that
2.47 per cent beer is not intoxicating.
Wonder if 2.4S per cent beer would
be.
The French Tiger" certainly
chewed up the Germans in that mes
sage he sent them along with the
amended peace treaty.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-07-05

BEEHIvEs AND SUPPLIES have
lately received a few Georgia mac :
hives and frpmes-S and 10 frame
size. Also on hand sections and
foundation for comb honey. N.aG.
Osteen, 320 W. Hampton Ave. -
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-07-05
Leprosy in Japan.

Toxic. May 13.-There are at pres
ent about 10000 lepers in Japan, ac-
cording to an estimate of the Toxic
chi
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1919-03-15
ERIN's PATRON SAINT.

Next Monday, wherever on the
face OF Code green earth an Irish
man or an Irishwoman or a son or
a daughter OF Irish parents may be
found, there will be celebration
ot the tessal day Of Ireland's patron
saint. And they Will not celebrate
alone: their neighbors of all ma
sionahtdes will gladly join them in
doing honor to their glorious
APOSTLE st. Patrick. The green will
be seen everywhere. There is a
touch of nature about the observ-
ance Of st. Patrick's day that makes
the whole world kin. This unique
TACT finds its reason partly in the
history of the Emerald Isle, mainly
in tbs Irish character. The story
of Erin, resplendent as it is with
ths morality, learning, eloquence
and patriotism OF her sons, is never
theiess written in, the blood Of
mar1yrdom and, tyrannical persecu-
ton. Il is tale Of sorrow, suffer-
ing. starvation. II appeals TO every
heart which is at all susceptible TO
the tnder. Influence of human SYM
pathy. ands it is perhaps as an ex-
preston OF this sentiment that we
see the universal wearing Of the
green on the seventeenth OF March,
To the Irish character, howey9r
in our opinion. must credit be given
for the general observance OF ST
Patrick's day. The Irishman is
naturally a zociable Fellow. He
makes friends wherever he goes.
His wit IS proverbial, and his SYM.
pathy knows no distinction Of racH
creed or color. He has fought 9hd
Sled upon every battlefield Of (the
world where human liberty was con
tending against the hosts OF tyranny
and oppression. He is steadfast IN
his friendship. and his charity, be
his means ever so small. is always
at the service of the needy. Good
nature6. jolly. he spreads the svf-
shine Of his optimistic disposition
wheseeTer he goes. But no matter
where he roams. no matter what his
social or financial condition may be,
be never forgets poor, old, suffering
Ireland where the shamrock
grove" On each and every re-
currsng seventeenth Of March he
anprdiy puts on his ''bit of green
snd celebrates St Patrick's day. He
renaws again his featty TO Ireland.
and prays that he may 1--we to see
tbs HioAe of. Nations throw off the
shacades thst bind her to perfidious
Agpscn. May God speed the day.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1919-03-15

Now the star OF his destiny bril-
liantly shines,
Gov. Stanley has made him Col
Thomas ID. Clines.
He's our own County Treasurer, an
Elk and also
A member of Mackin, who makes
plays a go.
To him all its favors fate kindly as
signs
Hats off to the new Colonel, Thomas
d. Clines.
He's a Knight of Columbus. who
knows not fatigue,
He was once head and front of the
Twin City League,
And in every position he graces nc
doubt
You will find he plays clean BALI
and Just lines 'em out"
In the team of our Governor now
radiantly shines
Our own County Treasurer, Col.
Thomas ID. Clines.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1919-03-15
7. -
FAvoRITE WITH ALL CLASSES

A lawyer who has attained an
enviable success in his chosen call
ing is William Duffy, who is widely
known and exceedingly popular with
all classes of people. Mr.. Duffy has
a natural aptitude for the law. He
devotes himself to his profession
and takes the keenest interest in
pushing all cases conflded to him
10 a successful termination. His
high character, his undoubted abil-
ity and courteous manners have
made him favorite with Judges OF
the courts and the people of Louis
Vile and those who desire to have
their legal affairs conducted in a
satisfactory and honorable manner
could not do better than call Mr..
Duffy at his offices in the Realty
building and retain his services.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1919-03-15
GREETING.


The kentucky irish American
again extends st. Patrick's day
greetings 10 its thousands of readers
and friends, and especially thanks
its advertisers. who have taken the
greater part of the space OF our
many extra pages. Praying that all
will live to enjoy many more an
niversaries OF Ireland's great apos-
tie. we also ask that our subscribers
remember our advertisers and use
this issue as reliable business d.
rectory. They win thereby help the
Kentucky Irish American on its way
10 high and lofty ideals and en-
large Us field of usefulness.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1919-03-15
LARGE ATTENDANCE AT OIL
EXCHANGE.

One Of the most interesting sights
in the city and one which shows
how the Importance and growing
business OF the various oil COM
panies, is the daily sessions at 100
South Fourth street Of the Ken
lucky OIL Exchange. There Is al
ways a large attendance of interest
ed spectators and buyers and the
sessions are held promptly at 1915
o'clock p. m.
The Kentucky OIL Exchange has
come to be recognized as an i'm
portant feature OF the oil industry.
and while it neither promotes COM
panies nor acts as agents in the
sale Of treasury stock. all orders
for purchase or sale are executed
promptly on commission basis.
This is an absolutely fair method
OF trading and the Oil Exchange
not only buys and sells. but issues
a free market letter for the benefit
OF al interested IN oil stocks and
has a special investigating and re-
porting department at the service OF
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1919-03-15
QUEER THING.

Release of Irish political prison
egs at this time Will scarcely satisfy
the demand of Ireland for self-de-
termination. Nor does it remedy the
fragrant wrong that has been done
by holding these prisoners without
triss and without any charge being
aled against them for almost a year.
But, apparently. British statesmen
are Indifferent 10 the. wrongs Of Ire
land. They could tell us in eloquent
words Of the wrongs suffered by
Belgium under the German heel. But
worse things committed right at
home they do not see. The British
conscience is a queer thing.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1919-03-15

but Is noted for his oratorical gifts,
which are always in demand. Mr..
Kavanagh is constantly requested to
deliver addresses before distin-
guished bodies or at some big cele-
bretion and has never failed to de-
light and electrify his audiences.
At the bar he has been no less sue
cessful, having conducted a number
of important suits with marked sue
cess. AS a campaign orator he has
been g great drawing card in local
political circles and is one OF our
strongest Democrats. Mr.. Kavanagh
also finds time to do editorial work,
and is the life and soul of q large
and admiring circle of friends,
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1919-03-15
DAUGHTERS OF IsABEI1A.

The Daughters OF Isabella, who
are rapidly increasing their mem
bership, will hold their regular
monthly meeting at the knights of
Columbus Hall next Tuesday even
ing at 7:15 o'clock. After the
business meeting there will be an
open session. to which all Catholic
women of the city are invited. The
Rev. Father Barrett, chaplain at
Camp Zachary Taylor. will be pres
ent and address the meeting at
$3.50.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1919-03-15

Friends and relatives in large
numbers are mourning the death Of
old. wife of Kennie j. Bryan, who
a few days. OF pneumonia. Her flu
interment in st. Louis cemetery.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1919-03-15
REGENT DEATHS.

Saturday morning Mrs. Title
Harlan. 1912 Lyle street, passed
from this life, another victim of
the dread influenza. She was an
estimable young wamon and many
friends and acquaintances mourn her
death Her funeral took place Tues
day morning
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1919-03-15

friends, in honor OF Mr.. Pixies sixty
first birthday: Mr.. and Mrs. Jerome
Sinclair and children, Mr.. and Mrs.
Ed Carson and children, Mr.. and
Mrs. T. f. Kelley and children, Mr..
and Mrs. John Meihaus, Mr.. and
Mrs. Ben Clark and Mr.. and Mrs.
Mack Thornberry.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1919-03-15

Saturday morning the last sol
emn rites were held over the re-
mains of Mrs. Mary A. Sayers at ST.
Louis Bertrand church, attended By
many friends. She was the beloved
wife Of James l.. Sayers, and her
benevolent and kindly disposition
won her the lasting friendship of all
who enjoyed her acquaintance. For
the bereayed husband and children
there is felt the deepest sympathy
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1919-03-15
wEII-KNowN oRAroR.

Attorney j. J. Kavanagh ia a man
who upholds the reputation of the
Irish nation for wit and eloquence
He Is not only one OF the most bril-
liant members OF the Louisville bar,
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1919-03-15

Fourth street one OF the moss IL
teresting and stirring events ol the
day. as demonstrating the immsnsv
interest taken by the public IL tae
new found industry OF the Stste.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1919-03-15

and Charles. William and John
Brown. The funeral services we're
held Wednesday morning at st.
Michaeps church.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1919-03-15

Indiana's first year Of prohibition
has made a Iudicrous record for the
drys. And It win be the same every
where.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1919-03-15

Mrs. ]. j. Brislan and Mrs. Ber-
nard Brislan and sons. OF Frankfort,
we're visitors here the past week,
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1919-03-15

Miss Ellen Foley, who spent a
week with friends in the Highlands,
has returned TO her home in Pewee
Valley.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1919-03-15

Mr.. and Mrs. John Cronan. of
0akdale, have returned home from
Cleveland. where they spent a
month with Mr.. and Mrs. j. Calla-
han
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1919-03-15

Mrs. II. D. Murphy and little
daughter. Hattie Katherine. spent
the weekend with her parents. Mr..
and Mrs Barbee, of Pewee Valley.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1919-03-15

Miss Mary Russell. 111S East Oak
street, New Albany. is recovering
from a severe illness Of influenza.
to the great relief of her many
friends.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1919-03-15

Tuesday at noon the soul of Miss
Mary Virginia buddy, beloved
daughter of William and Allie
buddy, 473 North Twenty-ninth
street, passed into heavenly keeping.
Miss buddy was fifteen years old
and was favorite among her
young friends. by whom she will be
sadly missed. The funeral was held
Thursday morning from st. Cecilia's
church with requiem high mass.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1919-03-15

Mrs. James Morton has been en-
pertaining Mr.. and Mrs. John
Mccormack. OF New Orleans, at her
home in Meadowbrook.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1919-03-15

Henry Keller. the popular West
End grocer. leaves tomorrow for
Martiusviile, Ind, where he will
spend week in rest and recreation.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1919-03-15

Mrs. John F. Oetken, who has
been Ill with severe attack OF
rheumatism. went TO Martinsville
Springs Sunday for treatment.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1919-03-15

Mrs. Jennie Walsh visited at
Bloomfield last week, the guest OF
her son, Joe Walsh, and family.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1919-03-15

David Y. Burke. the we'll known
grocer. who has been i'll the past
few weeks, was removed to SITS.
Mary and Elizabeth Hospital.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1919-03-15
Vote for r. c. OLDHAM
am MEssAGE no LARon.v

!. ] am in favor OF the EIGHT
HOUR DAY, and believe ii should be
granted as a matter of social and
economic right; that il should be
granted the workmen by govern
mental interference If necessary.
?. believe in the RIGHT OF
THE WAGE FARMERS TO OR
CAME for the protection OF their
wages and the improvement of the
labor conditions.
3. favor a CHILD LABOR LAW
which will forever abolish the ex-
ploitation of the children of Ken
lucky for commercial and indus
trial gain at the cost OF health and
opportunity for education.
4. ! favor the creation of SEP
ARATE AND DISTINCT DEPART
MENT OF LABOR in the State OF
Kentucky, which will be presided
over by labor man and not a pol
itician.
5. favor FREE TEXT BOOKS
FOR TILE CHILDREN of the State
of Kentucky, and more adequate
compensation for the teachers in the
free schools.
6. / am nnalterably OPPOSED
TO THE EMPLOYMENT OF CON
VlCT LABOR in the manufacturing
of goods to be sold in competition
with free labor.
Z. l shall advocate the passage
of a law placing a REPRESENTA-
TIVE OF LABOR on the Board CON
trolling the penal and charitable in
stitutions of Kentucky. .-
8. l favor maintaining on the
WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION
BOARD A REPRESENTATIVE OF
LABOR, and believe the best way to
guarantee this to the wage earners
is to have a law passed directing
that this be done.
3. ! favor and shall urge laws
for the safety of labor in shops. in
the mines and on the railroads.
10. believe a public officer is
only A SERVANT OF THE PEG
PIE.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1919-03-15

. Col NJ J. Brennan is recovering
from his recent spell OF illness and
expects TO be among those wearing
o. the green" next Monday.