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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-01-28
Warming Signals at r. r. Crossings

Correspondence OF Associated Press)
Philadelphia. Jan. o4.--Cniform
warning signals are TO be placed at
all railroad crossings in PENNSYLVANIA
as a part Of the public service COM
mission campaign to reduce the num-
ber Of avoidable accidents. The signals
are the standard adopted by the
American Railway Association and
are TO be placed goo feet from cross
inGs a metal disc is used twenty
four inches in diameter with white
field on which are painted the letters
'R. r. in black. i've inches high and
3 ga inches wide Black cross lines
and a heavy black border serve ic
draw attention to the sign. They are
to be on metal pos's five feet from the
ground so as TO ne within the focus
Of automobile headlights at night.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-01-28
s. c. University Appropriations Asked
For. s;ts

! Columbia, Jan. 23.-Tfie University
of South Carolina is in hopes Of get
ting several new residences, for nfen1-
bers of the faculty as a result >of. acs:
ton by the general assembly now in
session. The University. however, has
almost given up hope of getting, "a
warehouse building; for which it made
request. The budget contains an
item for the faculty residences but
the warehouse item was cut4out. "a.
The University asked for an -approi
priation of $10,500 for the erection of =
q warehouse, for the storing Of va
rious supplies and equipment used ct
the University. Especially was this
needed, it is said, in connection with
the operations of :he Reserve Officers
ct commission, in. planning the years
finances, rejected this ieem for the
warehouse. sss=.sf
The budget commission included in Z
it's budget an item Of SIS, ,060%for ,res-s
licences at the University. These are
to be new homes. The budget com.
mission further recommended that.
the trustees Of the University be au-,
therized TO borrow "a; sum Of money
sufficient to erect nine additional res
licences This means that the $4,000 .
will be the starter for the residence.
building program, the trustees to bor-
row money for the erection Of addi-
! tional professors homes.
1t is stated at the Office Of Presi-
dent Currell that no plans have been
made for the erection of the new
homes. as the legislature must. first
appropriate the money. The hones
| will be. erected ON the campus. but
! the possible location Of them has not:
yet been considered officially Tt is
said that the University buildings are
crowded and there is great need for
| the new homes.
The. budget commission has also
recommended the appropriation OF
$4,000 for the repairing, OF old
buildings at the CnNersiry. There Is
great need for Improvements TO sew
eral of the build:ns, especially dor
mitories. and the University authori-
| ties are hoping tho recommendation
of the governor end other members
Of the commission for this item will be
carried out. 1t stated at the JFnf-
versity that no definite plans have
been made for repairing any Of the
buildings. No announcement has
been made as to what building will
likely be repaired first. if the item of
$50, 900 is allowed.
The University's request. Of :. the
budget commission for an item of So
500 for constructing a mount for the
telescope at the University, was dis.
allowed in the State budget The
budget allowed $4,000. for. a heating
plant boiler at the University. An
item of $4,000 was allowed for equip.
ping laboratories. Ms,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-01-28
COMMITS SUICIDE
AT LYNCHBURG
Mrs. Walker Sessions Shot Her
self Through Heart

The town of Lynehbarg was shock
ed and saddened Wednesday after
noon by a sad tragedy. Mrs. Walker
Sessions ended her. life by shooting
herself through the heart with re-
yolyer, death being instantaneous. The
only cause assigned IS that she became
mentally unbalanced through despond-
ency from continued Ill health. She
is survived by her husabnd and sever
al children
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-01-28

This marks no new departure for
he Y. NJ c. A said Mr.. lack, a
nember of the committee, The W
has been educational work for many
years and last year numbered 86,734
On its student roll Of this number,
loewver, large percentage were enroll
ed in the Y. NJ. c.. A schools in other
cities, New York City alone with its
:hirty-five Y. NJ. c. A. centers, num-
bering 1871. Under the new plan,
we are reaching out to the man in the
small town, to the man in the rural
villages, and especially to the man
on the farm, where the educational
opportunities are scantiest -
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-01-28
Reynoiifs-Smath.

On Wednesday afternoon in the
presence Of a few friends and re!a-
tives at Brood Street NJ. E. church,
Miss Celia Reynolds and Mr.. James E.
Smith were united in the holy bonds
Of, matrinony. Rev. Ferguson officiat-
ed.
Immediately after the ceremony
the happy couple left in a car for the
groom's home at Camden, where they
will stay until Saturday. They viii be
at home to their friends at No. 6
Kendrick ST.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-01-28
Gle Maltt;a,aa alla gel!tbtoll.
1ssreS as tho Possoacss ss eamssr, 8.
G.. - secoas, Gaase Nattee.
PERSONAL.

Mrs. r. Z. Butt has been called to
Atlanta on account of the death Of
her brother, Morris Mannheim.
Mr.. Herbert Wells of Columbia was
visitor in town yesterday.
afr. George Wilson is leaving to-
night for Charleston.
Paul Autrey of Columbia was a
1isstor Ia town yesterday.
Miss Jean Hagood of Charleston is
visiting Mrs. R. Dozier Lee.
Mr. S. y. Blackwell Of Marion was
"a visitor in town yesterday.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-01-28
Death.

Eugene, the fourteen months old
son Of Mr.. and Mrs E. ". Nettles OF
Wedgetield. died on January goth af-
ter only a few hours illness. The fun
eral services and intermenl We're held
at the Sumter Cemetery on January
o st
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-01-28
Observation-Disclosures.

In the presence of few relatives
and friends at the Salem Baptist par
sonage, Sunday afternoon at $50
o'clock. Miss Louise Troubleheld> and
Mr.. !. Med. Windham were united in
maria ge. Rev. E. w. Reynolds pastor
of the bride, officiating.
Mr.. and Mrs. Windham are both OF
Sumter and will continue to reside
here
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-01-28
Germans Not Wan.cd in Fiji Islands.

Correspondence of Associated Press>
Suva. Fiji Islands. Dec 26--tlve
Germans who .ormerly lived here
tried to return to :his colony the 9th
er day but were met by British SER
vice men who threw their baggage
into the harbor. The government hls
promised the Returned Soldiers AS
sociation that the Germans will be
interned pending decision as to
their admission to the islands
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-01-28
Marriage License Record.

Colored: Henri Mcdaniel. DalZcli
and Louise Dennis. Rembert.
Fulton Kirven TimmonSville, and
Sue Rosa of Sumter.
Wade Carson and Viola McGhee
Sumter
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-01-28

The law also provides that before
the School Board can order an elec-
! ton a petition must be signed by So
1-3 per centage Of the freeholders Of
the district and 33 1-3 per centage of
to me, is an unreasonable require
mcnt. 1t can ser e no reasonable
purpose. Why require 33 1-3 per-
centage of the freeholders and quail
fed electors to sign petition asking
the school board to order an election
as the qualified voters are to finally
determine the question.
The law should be so amended that
the schoo, board, whenever in it's
judgment, it deemed more funds were
needed for the proper support of the
schools, should have the power to or
Ger an election and have the ques-
ton voted upon without the trouble
Of having to have petition circu-
lated and signed by 33 1-3 percentage
of the freeholders and qualified cleo
tors. AS long rs we have these hamp-
ering laws we viii remain one Of
the bottom States in educational ad-
vantages
For one, I am in favor Of repeating
the law which limits a citizens right
to tax himself for educational pur-
poses. I am in favor Of repeating the
law which requires the circulation OF
petition to be signed by SO 1-3 per-
centage or the freeholders and quail
! fled electors before an election can
be ordered, and l am in favor OF the
School Board having the right to Or
der an election when. in their wisdom,
they deem it necessary to raise ad-
ditional funds.
Upon looking mo the law I find we
have reached our limit. and before
the citizens can vote additional taxes
TO comply with our teachers request
it will be necessary for the legislature
TO amend tie law l therefore sug-
gest that the School Board. as {
Board. at once request the legislature
to remove the limitations SO far as
Sumter School District is concerned
and request the legislature to do away
with the necessity Of having peti-
ton circulated requesting an election
but granting the School Board the
power to order an election in order
that the people might vote upon the
question Of levying more taxes with
which 10 support our schools and pay
the teachers q reasonable salary fol
the important work they are doing
But should the board think best tt
call q mass meeting and let the re-
quest be made to the legislature a
this meeting. thcr | suggest meet
ing be called at once as the legisla
ture is now in session. and in orde
to accomplish anA;liinS steps will have
to he taken at once.
l was talking With teacher some
time ago, and she stated to me sh'
had been teaching for twenty year
and had only baen able TO save 50,
900, 500 year.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-01-28

666 has proven it will cure Ma
laria. Chills and Fever. Bilious Fee
yer Colds and LaGrippe.-Advt.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-01-28

Rub-My-Tisn is a powerful antisep
tic: it kills the poison caused from in
fected cuts. cures old Sc, letter, etc
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-01-28

Rub-My-Tism is great pain killer.
# relieves pain and soreness caused by
rheumatism, Neuralgia. Sprains, etc.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-01-28
Marriage Licenses.

White: Ellison wagers and Eta
Hartley, Alcoiu.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-01-28

6s6 quickly relieves Colds and La
Grippe. Constipation. Biliousness,
Loss Of Appetite and Headaches
Adyt,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-01-28
DEATH

Sidney Beasly Newman died at his
home in Concord near Lewis Chapel
Church. January y, after a long ILL
ness.
He leaves mother. five brothers
J D.. r. f.. w -. l.. J. and r. a.
Newman. Also one sister, Mrs. y. "
Newman He is gone but not for
gotten
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-01-28

Ann,icants who qualify Tor Iree
.o1,oIaroh;ns may enroll in either day
or ,,ioh1 schools. To those deslrons OF
entering a course not available al
local association, Will be ;l"aroto d
scbola arship in one Of the schoois ac-
oradited hy the educational committee
A limited number OF schoialSiiip,
are available in technical scnoois an"
universities. These last will pc aware
cd hy the State committee OIL the l.
N G. A. Each applicant should ap-
n1v to the local educational service
committee in the county where the APP
| n}icant lives The make up OF these
committees will be announced WIN
! in short time.
Tho free scholarship fund will be
administered. and the work directeo
by the educational service cofliliil''ee'
comprising L. r. Warner. OF bflase-
nor, Conn. chairman: Roger II. Will
;anos Of New York. Edwin l.. Shuey.
| nf Davton Ohio: Walter T. Diack. o.
Eew York and F. Hirsch. OF New
York, executive secretary.
In additional TO iha "dnr;l''i"''a
service the ,'Y" plans TO aid men IN
choosing occupations Ihe ioc'i
scholarship awarding committees WIZ
include business and professional men
and members of the local Y. NJ. I. \.
\ who will confer with and assist 'he
ex-serrice men in selecting their hie
work. supplementing this service =
corps of highly trained lectures "''
reconstructive. educational. and occ'-
pational topics. viii be provided loi '
lecture courses in connection WIN
the Y. NJ. c. a. units and Anicf'fan
Legion posts, Eli j. Weaver, rroleSSol
of vocational guidance at Coiuh'nl&
University will be in charge OF ''ii'
department.
Another phase of the program is .h'
America nization work among forelSi
born ex-service men. Personal ass's'
ance in obtaining NATURALIZATION aii'
citizenship papers classes in Ensllsh
= lectures. motion pictures, social ac
. tivities in industrial centers and man!
other features have been adopted.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-05-24
r heard friend once remark that it is not
the cares of today, but the cares OF tomorrow
that weigh a man down.-George Macdonald
CASE OF MENTAL sTRABISMUs.

Perhaps nothing better illustrates the OBJ
lauity of the socialist viewpoint than the re-
fquest of the delegation from the socialist con
ivention in New York City to Attorney General
Palmer for amnesty for persons convicted OF
..pclitcal offenses'' or Labor union activities
No one is in cell for either of these things IN
this country and no one has ever been put IN a
cell for either But the socialist thinks plotting
tor preaching the overthrow of the government
or the obstruction of it's efforts in war Is pollt
cal activity, to be pardoned when the effort has
failed This view is not held by the socialists
themselves when they come into power Social
ism in action in Russia has put down all oppon-
ents, even putting them to death. AS to union
activities the l. w ". is not labor union.
And any other union man that has been arrest
led has been arrested for a specific crime against
the laws Of the country. The socialists know
as well as any Of the rest of Us that interference
with transportation or food supply cannot be
suffered by the people. To interfere with it
by means of a strike is quite criminal as in
terfering with it by violence, and deserves pun
ishment. The petition Of the delegation is that
Of men who see things as they want them to be,
not as they are.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-05-24
LOCAL. OWNERSHIP OF UTILITIES.

George L. Burr in an address before the con-
vention of the Southwestern Electrical and Gas
association at Galveston the other day argued
that the public utility companies OF the country
IS struggling between the upper milestone OF
regulation and the neither milestone OF rising
costs of operation can hope to attract the
capital they need and offer to this capital safe
investment only by winning and holding the IN,
terest and cooperation Of the communities ana
territories they serve by selling their securities
to these customers There is much good sense
in this Just in proportion as public utilities,
such as street railways, gas and waterworks,,d 40
enlist the honest interest and cooperation OF
those they serve will they be safe and offer safe
investment Moreover the attractlveness and
safety of the investment ought to be the greater
to those who use and need the service offered
Such investors as they came to. majority as
would see both sides of each ques-
ton of operation and finance, as absentee own
ership surely does not and would benefit both
investors and customers by fair dealing and
light management. The requirement as prl-
waite business of public utilities by the people
served by them is logical and constructive
suggestion.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-05-24
FATE OF CYCLOPS STILL A MYSTERY

There is one theory that salt
water got into the manganese
cargo and caused gas which
suffocated all on board. 1t is one
which pictures the great vessel
as riding the waves without q
living seaman on board until the
lack OF human direction caused
its destruction. Such an expla-
nation, with embellishments to-
ward the supernatural, will re-
main in the favor OF those who
incline to the weird, and for
those it might be said that it was
an eminent scientist who ad-
yanced it
Probably when the riddle is ex-
planned, if it ever is, it will be
found that the Cyclops went
down because some Hun planted
bomb in it's cargo or because
its load shifted and the seams
opened. A confession. somewhere
in Germany, that a time explo-
sive was used may some day be
expected. There is the record
of other bombs planted to de-
stroy American ships upon which
to predicate this assumption.
That most of them were found
in time to prevent disaster does
not remove the grounds for le-
Ultimate suspicion.
In the meantime the Cyclops re-
mains the mystery of the sea, a
proud and beautiful vessel that
sailed into the stored West In
dies and out of knowledge. She
has been stricken from the reg
istry Of the naval department,
but not from that of the imagina-
ton.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-05-24
POLITICIANS" AND OTHERS.

Men who aspire to pubhc-othce, who seek TO
assume the burdens that willreturn as pay only
the price of much personal inconvenience and
at the expenditure of time that might probably
he devoted to more material gain in fnan-
cial sense, are frequently called politicians, "
and this most honorable term, as Norris S. Bar
raft, presiding Judge of the Philadelphia court
of common pleas, says, is often used as an ap-
probrious epithet by querulous amateurs, usu-
aIlv men of small caliber and equipment, who
fancy themselves divinely inspired to criticize
others and are disguised at the blindness OF
the ignorant CO masses, who fail to recognize
their greatness. Characterizing an aspirant to
public Office as politician" is small town
talk nowadays
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-05-24
AN AMERICAN LEAGUE OFFICIAL.

It cannot be said that the presidents seiec-
ton Of Walker D. Hines as American arbitrator
Of certain disputes between European powers
surprised the country very much. He was not
a national figure, even prominent III his state
ror his profession, that of the law, when he was
selected to succeed Mr. McAdoo railroad ad-
Administrator. But he was a southern man, born
jim Kentucky, educated in Virginia, theorist
on governmental problems writer, and the
type of the president usually picks for
high positions Now he is sent to Europe as
the presidents personal choice to fill position
created by the league Of nations, the salaries Of
himself and his staff to be paid by European
mowers. letter Of the French premier brings
out this interesting fact, for he congratulates
Mr. Hines on his appointment as arbitrator
under articles two hundred and thirty-nine and
three hundred and ffty-seven of the treaty of
Versailles.
The United States is not member of the
league and if it ever adopts the covenant it
will be with provision that presidential ap-
pointments hereunder shall be made with the
advice and consent Of the senate. This is one Of
the changes to which the president strenuously
objects The inwardness of the move is plain
The president in this appointment is exercising
powers he hoped to have under the covenant as
he brought it home; and the allies who are
league members would draw us into participa-
tion in league affairs AS for Mr.. Hines. he
hehay make Judicious arbitrator; and if the
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-05-24

work IN the lumber camps. On Sun,
day, May 30, there will be a memorial
sermon in the morning and in the eve
ming the stereopticon views and talk
will be on missionary work in Siam
and views of Siam Rev. Chapman is
drilling the Sunday school children
On Saturday afternoons in chorus
singing and catechism.
Stereopticon views and lecture on
foreign missions was given at the
church Sunday evening.
Mr. Sawyer and son have loaded
three carloads of coal mine props at
Argyle this week.
Twin babies were born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Sherman Horner, living south of
Argyle Thursday, May 90.
Winnie Bentzinger and LIME Nc
Carly each shipring q car loald Of
cattle Sunday. B. r. Price also ship
ped cut car load Of hogs.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-05-24
TRYING TO BREAK IN.

Burlington Gazette: Two fndividu.
ais named Martin and Barlow, who
tried to disrupt the American Legion
IN Iowa, by attempting to organize a
rival body called the World War Vet.
Grams, and who failed miserably in
their efforts, have carried their case
! to the Iowa Federation of Labor
Barlow addressed the convention at
Fort Dodge Tuesday evening, bitterly
condemning the American Legion for
its stand against his organization,
and urged the formation Of third
party composed Of ''workingmen."
IF the American Federation of La.
Dor heads refuse to take stand for
workingman's party pretty soon.
there are other labor men who will"
He also said, 'if / had a red flag in
one hand. and the American flag,
standing for autocracy and Industrial
slavery. in the other, I'd choose the
red flag"
Inasmuch as the responsible heads
OF the American Federation of Labor
have fatty refused to entertain any
proposals for the formation of a la
Dor or third party, the Iowa Fedora
ton of Labor can scarcely approve of
Barlow's propaganda.
Barlow also commended Senator
La Toilette and advocated his leader
ship of the proposed third party.
The Iowa Federation of Labor has
many matters of moment to thresh
out in it's convention Industrial con-
ditions in Iowa and throughout the
country furnish ample food for sane
and sensible debate. Surrendering
valuable time listening to disturbers
like Barlow will not assist the trades
unionists a particle in settling their
problems and in the end will result
in genuine mischief.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-05-24
ARGYLE
= >>>>> . . . . . . . I

Nh. and Mrs. James Nye announce
the birth Of a daughter, Alma Irene
Monday, May II.
The program and pie social given
Wednesday evening at the school was
attended by large crowd. The sup
ply of pies while a little short, brought
good prices. Weird Newberry was the
very efficient auctioneer.
REV. Chapman preached a bac-
calaureate sermon at the Argyle
church Sunday morning There are
five graduating from the eighth grade
this year.
A dance was given at Prices hall
Thursday evening. Music was furn-
ished by the West Point orchestra.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leslie Dumenil enter
tanned the following Thursday eve
ming: Mrs. Artman and son, Miss
Masden, Misses Bessie and Rosa New
berry and Miss Marian Megchelsot1.
The Doherty garage is being en-.
larged by extending the building to
the alley.
p. F.. Price has sold his store mill
and residence property in Argyle. The
store will be known as the Argyle
Mercantile Co., and the mill as the
Argyle Milling Co., with John Roberts
as manager of the mill.
Robert Price made trip to Chicago
Tuesday evening, returning the next
day with car for the Doherty. gar.
age.
Sunday, May % there were stere-
opticoA views and talk on church
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-05-24
Roosevelt on WILSON.

'In time Mr.. Wilson will be the
best-damned man in America since
the days of James Buchanan and
Andy Johnson, but that time is not
now When that time comes. l shall
be sorry for Mr.. Wilson He, how
eve, will not be sorry for himself.
He will figuratiyely gather his cloak
about him and from his great height
look down upon and be sorrowfully
contemptuous of those pigmies Of NOR
tails unable to see things as he sees
and has seen them. 1t will never
occur to him that those who have
ceased to acclaim him may by any
chance be right and he be wrong"