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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-07-21
Low, Grade Cotton
Conditions This Season Are I'm
favorable to Production of
Better Grades of Staple

Columbia, July 16.--That the per-
centage of low grade cotton produced
thls year will be greater than ever
oelore because of weather conditions
ana the activities of the boil weevil is
tne prediction made by j. Skottowe
"ahhamaker, president of the Ameri-
can Cotton Association, in a statement
issued today
oWinS TO the lateneSs of the CROP"
says the statement, "a normal sea-
son cannot be had for the usual fruit
age and full development of the sta
pie to maturity. This will shorten the
rlbre and weaken its strength.
THE widespread distribution Of the
Doll weevil now reaching from south
western Texas to the Atlantic sea-
board,~ will be another most important
factor in affecting the staple adversely.
One lock of cotton punctured in ma
turing boil will stain the other three
or four locks and thereby reduce the
value of the entire bale where much
of this damage is in evidence. The
boil wevil is responsible for q large
amount of stains in the cotton grown
IN 1919, and will undoubtedly affect a
large proportion Of the staple harvest
ed in 1920
THE Spinners and cotton trade gen
orally may just as well prepare to
encounter these difficulties on an in
creasing scale for the 1920 crop. The
lower grades will have to be used as
nothing like enough Of the higher
grades can be grown to supply the
steadily increasing demand by the
mills Of the world for american cot
ton.
! This is a statement of the facts as
| they now appear and which [ believe
Will be fully borne cut by actual con
ditions at harvest time, 80 days from
! date.
THE wevils began their destructive
activities on the first squares which
appeared in May and June this yeal
| throughout the entire area covered by
| the insect, and a much larger number
of young bolls will be injected thi.
season than ever before"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-07-21
James Servant
Pronounced Guilty
Court Adjourns Over Sunday
Willis Jones Trial Monday

The case of James Servant charged
with the murder of Abraham Bell,
went to the jury Friday morning and
after due deliberation, they brought
in a verdict Of guilty, with a recon-
mendation to mercy. The defense
nave asked for new trial. This case
TOOK mp most of the day, and the next
case was that 81 Daniel Rick, Jr,
charged with the murder of Eugene
Cantey. Cantey was killed several
years ago and the last time he was up
the case resulted in mistrial, Only
few witnesses were heard, and the
court decided to adjourn until $50
Monday morning. The case is expect
ed to be finished early in the morning
and the case of Willie Jones will then
be taken up.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-07-21
Spanish American
Veterans Receive Aid

Attention.! OF all ex-soldiers who
served in the War v 18th Spain, at home
or abroad, or those who saw service
in the Philippine insurrection or the
China relief expedition and their wild
oWs. The late congress passed laws of
the utmost interest TO above class of
soldiers and If they will send name
and address to Walter g. Buchanan,
National Aid -de-Camp, Army and Ma
Wy Union, Route 2, Louisa, Va. he will
be glad to advise you fully as to your
rights under the new law, prompt ac-
ton will mean the possible saving Of
money, as the pension commences
from the filing of the claim. Mr.. Bu-
chanan is also Il member of the Cen
eral Nelson A: Niles Camp No. /,
United Spanish War Veterans and the
Presidents Own Garrison, No. 104, of
the Army and Navy Union, and wishes
to assist his comrades in every posi-
bic manner. Write him and enclose
stamp for reply.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-07-21
SERVICE men
GET TOGETHER
American Legion Has Supper on
Court House Green
|T. G. MCLEOD MAKES
GREAT SPEECH
Holds Up Ideals of the Confed-
eracy For Legion Men to Fol-
low Hereafter

The supper given for the ex-servlce
men Thursday night on the court
house green was great success in
the opinion Of all those that attended.
About 80 men were present when Mr..
Zach Darr. who was bugler for the
30th division sounded mess call and
the general cry was "come and get it,.
The men lined up with their mess
kits and filed by the supper prepared
and served by the Camp Fire girls un-
der the direction of Mrs. John A.
Rice. or course there were
seconds" and even thirds" for
those who wanted 1t for wonderful
supper had been prepared. After
every one had done his full duty to
the eats. a business session was held
and the Organization of the local post
OF the American Legion was perfect
ed. Hon. T. G.. Mcleod of Bishopville
was the speaker OF the evening and
the wonderful address that he made
will be long remembered by those
that were so fortunate to hear it. Mr.
Mcleod told OF the fathers OF the
men who were present as they SER
we'd in the Confederate army, ant
spoke OF the awful struggle durins
the reconstruction days that follow.
ed. lie said that the men he was ad
dressing were following the example
OF their fathers when they served IL
the World War for cause they
thought right. In speaking OF the
World War he said that America was
only fulfilling her destiny when she
entered the war. He spoke Of the
people who first came to America tc
escape oppression and said that II
was only right that the sons of the
men should return to the old country
and give the people of the world the
freedom that they had found in Amer.
tea.
He told of the wonderful RECORD
made by southern men in the war and
then turned to the days that are fol.
lowing. Mr.. Mcleod said that now is
the time for the men OF the Ameri-
can Legion to show their real worth
They have a period of teconstructiop
to go through just as their fathers,
and they should be able to accom-
plish more as they do not have the
difficulties that their fathers had to
contend with.y
MIR. Mcleod congratulated the men
OF the south for not asking for com.
pensation for their services. The
soldiers worth while are those that
serve for ideals. not money, and he
urged the American Legion to keep
on In the path In which II. had begun
and IN the days that are coming that
will try mems souls. tc keep faith
with the dead and make the world
safe for democracy and freedom.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-07-21
New Dental Association

Florence, July 16-The Sixth Dis
trict Dental Association of South Caro-
lima was formed yesterday, when the
profession Of this section held q con-
vention lin Florence. and elected the
Following officers:
President-Dr. Marion l.. Brocking-
ton, CT Florence.
| Vice President-Dr. T. w. Hamilton
OF Marion.
y-Treasurer-Dr Irving P.
Carr, of Florence.
Corresponding Secretary, DR.. c. B.
Yount, of Florence
Dr. A. Weinberg, of Sumter. CON
Quoted two clinics. one in the forenoon
on the subject Of Removable Bridge
Work and Partial l. nture" and one in
the afternoon on taking impress
sions'. The attendants generally
joined heartily into the discussion of
the topics after the lecture.
The convention sessions were hold
at the Hotel Florence, with luncheon
there. In conclusion, the convention
repaired to MuldrOw's Mill where they
enjoyed genuine Florence fish stew.
DR.. Brooks Rutledge, of Florence
was elected an honorary member. He
Is one of the retired veterans of the
profession. Active members attending
yesterday were:
Sumter-Drs. G. p. Barringer. G. w.
Dick, A. Weinberg, n. c.. Osieen. Jr
Mullins-Drs ID. S. Altman, p. NJ
BanLOn.
Darlington-Drs. III. j. Johnson. 7
w. Gray.
Hartsville-Drs. f. b. Hines, J. W.
Wiliford. r. W. Ham. G. j. Grant.
Lake City--Dr. l.. G. Whitlock.
Marion--Dr. II. w Hamilton.
Florence-Drs. III. r. Gee, ]. J. Me-
Cullen, Marion l.. Brockington, c. B.
Yount, Irving p. Carr.
The next meeting will be held here.
October 7. In January, DR.. Supplee.
of New York, considered the foremost
authority on Removable Bridge
Work and Partial Denture". will ad-
dress the association.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-07-21
BACCO
|lPAlgY HERE
msrican Firm to Buy
On Local Market
IVY IMPORTANT
FIRMS SEND MEN
y Warer.G.ses Begin Busi-
ness on Next Tuesday and
Expsct Great Season

~ &ntrarce OF the big China Am
1nn IObacco and Trading Company
tbh sumter tobacco market next
1ooohl means that the tobacco SELL
- wlm not have to rush thier tobac-
~ On tias market. II the other tobacco
>(@01pAhteg decide To close the 1870
ol1mC season earlier than Septem Der
10eh, because the China-Amer.can
UQoola will be local and large buyers
- thsir steam drying and stemming
)one located right here I'm Sumter.
- China American Tobacco and
%to6tar Cas- buyers will remain
f4oflter for months after the regu-
~ ukrket closes. and always in the
Weshrt for tobacco at the highest
Dnsbbt priceA
IS -xhls will also. mean hixhcr prices
- tAe Sumter market because the
(Ilna-hmerican people can afford to
~ Tire farmers the benefit OF the
0v&oht saved In shipping tobacco to
<<1or places Tor stemming. having
1D1oir Own stemmery right here In
YUmQfx. Other tobacco buyers must
necoaarily meet the higher prices of
~ ChinscAmericau people and that
eons exfraordinary competition on
- onrntsr market.
<AnrEethor speaking the China AM
Do(k Company. one OF the largest in
~ ospntry. heavy exporters also, will
u4@s big difference In the local
U4GAsls and will place the t,umter
nge0( on . plane Of competition and
Y Nd triceg hard 20 follow Every
'Uu iend Important Tobacco COM
Iv The Imperial. The Export, The
34SIn Ard Myers. The American, J.
- Etylor II. J. Reynolds Company,
n .G lfonk and Company. The Gala
80 NAmited. Il. b. Fickiina Com.
~ ~ v. Webb and Company. John
~ 0H hes Company. Hughes. Thomas
0I1 (eoamrany. ard possibly other COM
G(9p vl have buyers on the Sumter
tel4@ bssinning next Tuesday. July
al H. two sumter warehouses are
~ ~ Zoe business. The Banner ware-
oo14t o. south Magnolia Street un-
- tAanagement OF Knott Bros. q Bel
D<r ant the Sumter Warehouse ON
- Mbeep Street under manage
)qo " Moore B<others will be In full
<1k next Tuesday. Both OF these
un<oN,oses win have managers who
- .Arge buyers. aiso. thus giving
or>ntl1' additional competition in buy
NJ ~ tobacco this season.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-07-21
FIFTH PARTY ].
IS DOOMED.
Boilers From Farmer Labor
Party Cannot Agree
CHRISTENSEN BRANDS
THEM AS FOOLISH
Committee Leaders Turn Lights
Out and Order Boilers From
the Hall ~ -

Chicago, July 16-Members of the
committee of forty-eight, who yester-
day bOlted the fusion movement of
the Farmer-Labor party, tonight, after
a day of futile wrangling, adjourned
with no arrangements made to put a.
separate presidential ticket in the
field.
Adjournment was taken over the
protest of a minority group. and was
only accomplished when the commit
tee leaders turned out the lights and
ordered The owners to clear the hall.
Prior 20 adjournment the leaders
presented a report providing for the
continuation of the organization in
each state. The report was adopted.
1t makes no provision for {. national
ticket but docs provide that another
national convention may be called at
some future date.
Farley 2. Christensen, of Salt Lake
City, presidential nominee OF the Far
Dor party, threw the dying for
ty-eight convention into an uproar by
sending it message characterizing it's
actions as foolish.
"Regardless of the action taken at
this meeting. however foolish" Chris
tensen's message said, Il am the can
didate of the Farmer-Labor party and
will continue in this race
Three of the minority groups origi-
nally subscribing to the fusion move
ment were represented in todays
meeting. Besides a part of the forty
Fighters, leaders of the world war vet
Grams and Peoples party joined the
bolt. AAEaxI
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-07-21
Roosevelt Arrives
in Washington
Is Acting Secretary of the Navy
In Daniels Absence

Washington. July 16-Franklin d.
Roosevelt, Democratic vice presiden-
tial nominee, arrived today and i'm
mediately set to work clearing his
desk of matter accumulated since his
departure for San Francisco. Roose-
welt is acting secretary of the navy ow-
ing to the absence OF Secretary Dan
ieis. After a conference with the pres
ident and Cox Sunday, Roosevelt will
90 to Dayton with Cox for the Demo
cratic national committee meeting
Mohda yand Tuesday when speaking
tours will be arranged.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-07-21
Allies Threaten
Turkish Empire
Will Divide Them From Europe
Ii They Refuse To Sign
Treaty

London, July IA threat to di-
vide Turkey from Europe "once and
for all, Is contained in the allied re-
ply to the Turkish objections to the
peace treaty made public here today.
Such action might follow Turkye's re-
fusal to sign the treaty or failure to
give it effect, the reply states. The
time limit for Turkey to make known
her decision expires at midnight July
9th.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-07-21
Search For ,-.A..,
: '- Georgia Murderer

columbus, pSTJuly 1GAThe search
was continued today for John Heath.
cotton mill worker. charged with the
murder or Mrs. Matte Wells a palm
ISL robbery was declared the motive
as the woman's stocking where she
was known TO have kept a large sum
OF money was drawn down when the
body was found.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-07-21
Another Strike of
Railroad Workers
Conference of Clerks in Chicago
to Force Demands on Labor
Board -

h Chicago. July 16--President Fitz-
gerald. Of the Brotherhood of Rail
way Clerks arrived today to confer
with the executives OF sixteen reor-
ganized railroad organizations. He
will confer Monday with 200 general
chairmen OF clerks brotherhood and
In a mass meeting Monday night. will
perfect plans for the immediate call
ing of a strike IL the awards OF the
labor board arc unsatisfactory. II is
said. A.t
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-07-21
Fighting in China
Many Wounded in Big Battle
South of Pekin

Peklng, July 17.-Fighting between
the troops of rival factions occurred
Friday at Kwanhun, 80 miles south
or Peking. Many wounded have ar
rived here. Peking is quiet but wire
ana rail communications with Tien
ism nave been interrupted. Mediat-
ors who were sent to endeavor to rec
onclle the contending factions have
returned to Peking, their mission hav-
ing failed.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-07-21

Columbus, July 16---Governor Cox
met the delegation of National Wo-
mans Party which urged him TO use
his influence to o~have the Tennessee
legislature ratify the suffrage amend
ment time to permit women TO vote in
Novemb Der election. Cox leaves to-
night for Washington to confer with
Wilson
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-07-21
British Sailors Insult
American Flag
Have Been Fined and Sentenced
To Prison

Washington, July 17.-British Off
Gals at Bermuda have expressed their
regret at the insult offered the Ameri-
can flag by British sailors on July 4th.
The state department was advised to-
day by the American consul. The sail
ors trampled on the flag and have
been fined heavily and sentenced to
prisons.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-07-21
Mexican General
Placed on Trial

Mexico City, July 16--Generai Pablo
Gonzales former candidate for presi-
dent and alleged leader of The Nuevo
Leon revolution was captured yester-
day. He will be placed on trial inn
mediately. 4
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-07-21
Negro On Trial
Charged With Murder and Rob.
berry in Virginia

Richmond. July 16-william Turn
er, was placed on trial for murder of
II Morgan Moore, of Alexandria and
attempting to rob Miss Pearl Clark.
secretary TO congressman Britten, IL
linois. The killing occurred on the
night OF May 23 at the Virginia end
of the Highway Bridge between Wash
ingtOn and Alexandria.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-07-21
Another Murder Mys-
terry in New York
Well Dressed Man Shot and Dies
on Way 10 Hospital

Ncw York. July l6---Ap unidentified
Will dressed man was found with gun
shot wounds today and died enroute
60 tho hospital. Miss Loretta Leroy
who took him To the hospital in her
limousine told the police that she had
fSund him In a dying condition. AZ
eerward a revolver was found I'm her
ljtsouslne and the woman and her two
cNuDanlons were held.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-07-21
Allies Help Germans
Have Agreed to Conditions Ask.
ed BY Ministers

Spa, July 1.-THE allies will take
appropriate measures to assist Ger
many lin floating loans intended to
meet her international requirements
and to assist er in te prompt dis
charge of her debt to the allies, ,ac-
cording to an agreement signed today
by the principal allied countries. The
distribution of indemnities has been
agreed upon
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-07-21
England and Japan
Renew Alliance

Honolulu. July 17.-Japan and Eng
land have decided to renew their al
lance, according to a Toxic foreign
office announcement in today'S dis
patch to the Nippu ii III here.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-07-21
Bolivia Will Protect
EX-PreSident

Washington, July 1.-THE Bolivian
presidential government has given as
suranccs that the deposed President
Guerra and his adherents would be
carefully guarded and their personal
interests protected, the American min
lister reported today.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-07-21
Health of French
President Improved

Paris, July 16-The health Of pres
ident Deschanel is reported to be
greatly improved. He will probably
resume the presidential functions in
September.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-07-21
American Tennis
Team Wins
Will Challenge Australian Team
For international Trophy

Wimbledon, Eng. July 17.-Ameri-
can won the right to challenge Aus
tralia for the Davis cup. the interna-
tlonal tennis trophy, when Johnson
and Tilden defeated Park and Mings-
cole or England today in double
match.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-07-21
Johnson Wins
Tennis Contest

Wimbledon. England. July 16--
William Johnston of California, won
the first match for the American
Davis cup team in contest with the
British team for the right to chal-
lenge Australia for the trophy.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-07-21
Empress Burned
RumOred That Tzarina and
Children Suffered Horrible
Death

Paris, July 16--The Russian EN-.
press and her children were burned
alive after the execution of Ex-em-
peror Nicholas at Ekaterinburg it is
alleged in statement attributed to a
former courier of the empress which
was published here today.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-07-21
Harding Will Not
! ~ = Interfere


Hartford. July fe--Senator Hard
hg dces not intend to ask or advise
the governor OF Connecticut TO call a
spcriai session of the legislature to
rstlfy the suffrage amendment accord
me to = response from Harding to an
Inquiry OF tho Hartford Times.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-07-21
Ukranians Stop
BOlsheviki Advance
Are Making a Successful Coun.
ter Advance Against Enemy

Berne, July 16~-The Russian often
slve In the Ukraine has come to
standstlll according to Bucharest ad-
vices. A counter offensive of the
.Ukranians is making great progress.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-07-21
California Earthquake
-Four Shocks Produce Slight
Damage

Los Angeles. July 17.--The four
earthquake shocks Of varying intensity
Yesterday left relatively slight damage
though scores of people suffered slight
hurts
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-07-21

0ph July f5--The Germans have
eVuar1vd and sent word to the su-,
uQeG,e council that Germany's reply to
- 'Ssi deliveries ultimatum will not
U0fpedy until four p. m. II Is expect
- Nat the Germans VIII ask a modin-
0ton Of the terms OF tho proctocoi.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-07-21
Another Race For
Yacht Gun

Sandy Hook. July 15--Repairs to
the Resoiuts proceeded rapidly today
with every prospect that the defender
will be In readiness for another race
for the Americas cup tomorrow.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-07-21
Americans Killed
in Battle
Astator and Y. M. c. A. Worker
lsss Lives In Polish. .Bolshe-
= Wiki Fight -.

Warsaw July f6--Alexanier Uczi-
eek. Chicago. r. M. c. A. worker with
the Polish army. was killed In a bat
tie ootween Poles and Bosheviki. while
Captain Marion Cooper. OF Jackson
Vile. Florida. q member OF the Kosius-
no air squadron. has been missing for
four days.
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Peace With Austria

Paris July 's--An exchange OF rat
ificstions OF ne treaty esta blsh.n
peace with the allies and Austria, took
place here today.
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Harding Through
Has Finished Speech of Accept.
ance -

Marion, July 17.-Senator Harding
Put the final touches on his acceptance
speech today after weeks OF coritinu-
Gus work.
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Ready For Cox
Friends Will Hold Big Demon
stratiOh in Washington

Washington, July 17.-Friends Of
Governor Cox are ready with big
demonstration in honor of the Demo
cratic presidential nominee upon his
arrival here this afternoon for con-
ference tomorrow with President Will
SON.
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Poles Retreat
BOlsheviki Make Continued Ad.
vances On Northern Sector

London, July 16-The continued
success of the Bolsheviki against the
Poles along the northern sector was
announced from Moscow today.
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ogIa July 16--German delegates
- e1ic conference havc agreed In prin-
e1pk with tho terms submitted by the
Au1eS Tor coal deliveries but will ask
- avn explanation OF certain articles
n the Allied note. 1,3 .T.
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NJ Qoa. July 1s-British officials de-
e1ayt that no reply has been received
Hom The Russian soviet relative to
ene proposal Of an armistice between
xsasia and Poland.
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Poles Retreat

London, July 1I-Further gains
by the Bolsheviki against the Poles
along the entire line from wilma to
Minsk is reported from Moscow.
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Cornell Coach Dead

Auburn, n. Y, July 17.-Charls E.
Courtney, the famous Cornell coach,
is dead