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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-07-14

FARMERS MEET
AT REMBERT
Picnic Dinner, Cotton Associa.
tion and Clemson Experts
Divide Attention
WANNAMAKER SPEAKS
Tells of Work of Association ir
Eloquent Address
WANNAMAKER SPEAKS

At least two hundred and fifty rep
resentative' ladies an dgentlemen Of
Rafting Creek, Providence and States
burg townships at Rembert, Sumter
county Friday heard ]. Skottowe Wan
namaker, president Of the American
Cotton Association deliver one of the
most impressive, eloquent and con-
Nincing addresses ever listened to in
Sumter county. TO attempt in the alb
sence of stenOgraphic report, an ac-
count of Mr.. Wannamaker's speech
would be a waste of time and energy.
He was at his best, and for
one hour he held the undivided atten-
ton of his hearers from start to finish.
His discourse was chiefly about the
American Cotton Associations activ-
tiles Of course, and he showed con-
olusively what this wonderful organi-
cation has already done and could do
for people Of every profession, trade
and occupation in the South--farmers
particularly. Of the thousands who
should be Interested only went in for
intensive and extensive organization
by townships, counties and states.
Preceding Mr.. Wannamaker's ad-
dress several Clemson College experts
of the Farm Extension division Of that
college and a representative of the
State Warehouse Commission who
have been addressing community
meetings for several days in this coun-
ty jim the interest of better marketing
and in preparation for the boil weevil
interestingly and instructively covered
practically the same grounds as at
previous meetings.
One Of the most delightful of picnic
dinners and barbecued shoat were
served by the charming and hospitable
ladies of Rembert and vicinity.
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cient organization. He stressed the
importance of living at home on the
farm, cooperative marketing OF cot
ton and all farm products, better.
busines methods on the farm, greater
cooperation between members of every
family and between the different com
munities, and between the farmer and
all other business men and people Of
every profession, trade and occupation.
He unquestionat'y proved the i'm
mense value OF the American Cotton
Association TO the entire south.
X. I. Reardon. manager of the sum
ter County Chamber OF Commerce
came out "hatfooted" for the Ameri-
can Cotton Association as prosperity
creator for the South. He called upon
the farmers to take greater individual
and community interest in this organi-
ton, and I'm cooperative marketing of
every farm product, cotton. corn, to-
bacco, livestock. and all products
A most delightful dinner was served
by the LADIES' which was enjoyed and
appreciated. Miss Truluck and Mrs
Doar gave demonstration to the great
many ladies' present who attended the
meeting,
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SPEAKERS in
SUMTER
Candidates for Various Offices
Present Claims to Voters
SMALL CROWD OUT
Little Interest Taken in Coming
Election by People of
Sumter
SMALL CROWD OUT

The candidate for the various Of
fices in the State spoke at the Court
House Saturday morning. Though the
speaking had been advertised, few
people seemed to have interest, and
uled to begin at IL o'clock, but at IL
there were not more than Is voters
present. Chairman Clifton decided to
go ahead and open tho meeting any
way and give the candidates h chance
to present their claims.
w. wv. Moore was the first speaker,
beinga a candidate for return to the
office Of adjutant general. He gave O
brief review of the record he had
made In previous years and read<Sey-
eral letters of recommendation from
men who were I'm a position to know
the work he had done. His only op-
ponent. A. II. Marchant, spoke next,
rhowtng the voters that the office
needed Reorganization and the man to
10 that should be one that had had
actual experience and knew modern
methods OF warfare. He gave a brief
review Of his lie and experience in
France. Nt
Wilson q. Harvey of Charleston was
next speaker. running for Lieutenant
governor. Mr.. Harvey gave review
or his life as prominent banker and
asked support on his merits.
q. X. Mauldin Of Greenville was the
next speaker and enlivened the crowd
by his humor. After brief speech h
he was succeeded OF Octavus Cohen of
Charlestony who went over Mauldin's
life In detail and ridiculed many of his
statements. Mr.. Cohen asked support
on the ground that Charleston had ndt
had State officer for 25 years ard
that he stood for things that would
uphold South Carolina. He spoke OF
good roads. schools. and condemned
Mauldjn's alleged stand on the liquo,
question. affirming that he was a total
abstainer and strict prohibitionist.
There were four contestants for the
ofnce OF railroad commissioner pres-
ert d. N. McCaskill. X. c. Moss and
- Il Smith were opposing Frank w.
Shealy who 10 offering himself for re :
election. Mr.. Shealy made strong
appeal for votes on the record his Of
nee has made In the past few years
and gave In detail some of the things
ne mas been able to do. such as trans
porting soda, arranging schedules and
other matters. N
The meeting as a whole was the
poorest excuse for political meeting
seen In many years. After waiting
Tor nearly an hour for a crowd to ga.
ther and the audience never number
Ing over 80 voters. It seemed as though
the candidates were wasting their time
In coming to Sumter. They are to be
congratulated though for having gone
through with their program and for
not having been slackers as many vot-
ers OF Sumter county and other coun-
ties throughout the State.
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AND
COX CONFER
Will Meet Soon to Lay Plans
For Coming Campaign
COX WILL SEE WILSON
Will Go To Washington to See
The President

Dayton, July 9.-The first import
ant conference to arrange for the
Democratic campaign will be held on
July goth, according to a telegram to
day from Chairman Cummings to Gov.
Cox. The telegram stated that Chair
man Cummings has called @ meeting
of the entire national committee to
confer with Gov. Cox Gov. Cox stat
ed that he is not certain whether the
conference will be held here or in Co.
lumbus.
Plans for the Democratic national
campaign are held in allegiance by
Gov. Cox, pending the arrival of Sec
retary Roosevelt from San Francisco
and members of the national commit
tee for the first conference with the
presidential nominee. The conference
may not be held before Monday Gov
Cow has given no intimation as to
whom he wants for campaign man
ager, but many friends are urging E
H. Moore of Youngstown, Ohio, the
governors preconvention campaign
manager. Since Ohio is to be the bat
tleground. as both candidates are from
this State, Gov. CoX's friends believe
Mr.. Moore is the logical man for the
| job, although it is admitted Chairman
Cummings would be good man. Gov
Cox intimated today that he may &c
to Washington soon for a conference
with President Wilson.
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Senate Committee
Takes Recess
Investigation of Expense Ac-
counts of Candidates Prob
ably Ends at st. Louis

st. Louis, July 10.-The repeal Of
the appropriation granted by the last
congress to the department of justice
70 fight the high cost of living was
demanded Dy Senator Kenyon on the
ground that it was used primarily to
boost Palmer for the presidential
nomination, Kenyon announced today.
st. Louis, July 10.-The senate in
vestigating committee planned to dis
band temporarily tonight after the ex-
animation today of several witnesses,
who may be able to testify concerning
Attorney General Paimer's preconven-
ton activities.
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Wood Meets Harding
Republican Leaders Trying 20
Harmonic Former Differ.
enceS

Marion, July 10.-Senator Harding
Will confer today with Leonard Wood.
This will be the first time Harding and
wood have met since Harding's non-
ination. Senator Harding will confer
tomorrow with National Chairman
Hays.
The Republican national headquar-
eers announced today that Senator
New Of Indiana will head the Repub.
lican campaign speakers bureau.
Harding announced that If he is
elected the vice president will be In
vited to participate in cabinet meet
ingS.
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Rutland, JHly 1.-THE governors
proclamation followed a conference I'm
Washington recently with Senator
Harding. In giving his reasons for
refusing to call the Legislature toreth-
er, the governor said the proposed
amendment invades the constitution
of Vermont. That the legislature was
elected before the question of ratifyine
suffrage arose and the people OF the
state hadn't had an opportunity To
express themselves on the issue. Hs
declared that the seventeenth and
eighteenth amendments had been
forced through by powerful and irre-
sponsible organizations and il was
Proposed to force the suffrage amend
ment in the same way. and without
the sanction of free men.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-07-14
Bishops Occupy
London Pulpits
Bishop Gray Disparages Work
of Conference in Regard to
World Problem

London, July 12-American bishops
attending the Lambeth conference oc-
cupled the London pulpits yesterday.
BISHOP Gray of the Southern Florida
Missionary District, spoke disparag-
ingly of the work Of the conference in
trying to deal with world problems.
saying that the conference was made
quate for the job and added that "the
world apparently was thinking the
same"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-07-14
League Meets
in November

Washington, July 10.--November Is
has been determined as the date for
the first melting of the league of ma
tiOns assembly, the state department.
announced today. The meeting place
will not be disclosed until the presi-
dent issues the formal call.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-07-14
Lightning Kills
in Tampa
Two Killed and Many Injured
at Church Services

Tampa. July 12-Lightning yester-
rs the people were assem- bling for
church services and killed J. b. Nor
man and seventeen year daughter. IL
were knocked unconscious and the
building set on fire.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-07-14
American Forces
In China
Detachment of Marines in Pc.
king and Infantry Regiment
Eighty Miles Away

washington, July 10.-The Ameri-
can forces in Peliing consist of the le-
CATION guard of 275 marines. The only
American army detachment in China
is the Fifteenth infantry at Tien Tsin.
80 miles from Peking. Several other
powers have legation. guards.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-07-14
Inspection of
Alaska Coal Fields
Secretaries Daniels and Paine
Sailed From Seattle This
Morning

Seattle, July lO.-Secretary Daniels
and Secretary Paine sailed for Alaska
today on destroyer to investigate the
development Of the coal fields as a
source of fuel supply for the navy, as
well as for commercial purposes.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-07-14
Hays Planning
Campaign
Republican Manager Holding
Conferences With Western
Leaders

Chicago. July S.--Chairman Hays
concluded conference with the mid
die west Republican leaders today,
and left for Marion to confer with
senator Harding. Mr.. Hays said he
would consult Senator Harding par
ticularly on the subject of the front
porch campaign.
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Killed AT Niagara
Body of Daring Man Has Not
Been Found *,

Niagara Falls, July 11.--Charles G..
Stephens of Bristol, England, was
killed today when he went over the
Horseshoe falls in barrel The cast
in which he made the trip. though
built Of stout Russian oak slaves and
bound with steel hoops, was smashed
like an egg sheel on the jagged rocks
at the base of the cataract, Pieces OF
the barrel were picked up near the
bank on the e-Canadiam. side, but, Ste.
phens' body has not beentrecove red
Stephens was 81 years old and naA
a wife and IL children in Bristol,
where he was a larber. He sHftsd
three years in France with the E'ritish
army. He had planned to make lee
ture tour Of England if his trip WAS
successful. stt
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-07-14
Mexican Aviatcrs
Killed
Five Lost Lives When Plane
Fell at Tinagita Thursday

Mexico City, July 10.--Five men,
bers OF the crew of the military air
plane which was wrecked Thursday
at Tinajita were killed when the ma
chine fell. Two other men in the ma
chine were injured.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-07-14
German People
RecOnciled
Acceptance of Demands of al
lies Respecting Disarmament
Causes No Excitement in
Berlin

London, July 10-The news that the
German delegation at Spa had signed
the agreement to accept the allied de-
mands relative to disarmament was
received quietly in Berlin according
to dispatch to the London Times.
The people, the message said, generally
recognized that Germany must accept
the allied terms
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-07-14
Vermont Will Not
Consider Suffrage

Rutland, Vermont July 12--Gover-
nor Clement, of Vermont, will issue
foday proclamation refusing to call
special session OIL the legislature to
make possible the ratification OF the
federal amendment for woman suf-
frage
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-07-14
Gen. March Decorated
Distinguished Service Cross
Awarded for Service i'm Phil
ippines in 1898

Washington, July 10.--By direction
of President Wilson the distinguished
service cross has been awarded Gen.
March, chief OF staff, for gallantry in
action In the Philippines in 1898,
when he led a charge against an en-
emy breastwork near Manila, after
the commander called for volunteers.
Gen. March was then lieutenant.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-07-14
Peace in Sight
Luthuanians Reach an Agree
ment With Soviet Russia

Moscow, July 12--The Lithuanian
and Soviet government OF Russia have
reached an agreement relative to the
establishment of peace, accordina TN
Adolf Goffre. representative OF tho
in the negotiations.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-07-14
Admiral Fisher Dead
First Lord of Admiralty Sue.
cumbs to Operation

London, July 10.-Admiral John
Arbuthnot Fisher, former first lord Of
the admiralty, died here today. He
underwent an operation yesterday and
failed to rally.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-07-14
Gov. Cox Work.
ing Hard
Clearing Up Business Affairs at
Dayton to Return to COlum-
bus
Cox and Roosevelt will meet in Co
lumbus Monday E'-ernoon.

Dayton, July 10.--Governor Cox is
making strenuous efforts to get things
IN shape here SO he can return to Co
lumbus Monday No conferences were
scheduled today.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-07-14
France Awarded
German Ships
Vessels Seized by Brazil During
War Probably Go To France

Paris, July 10.--The German steam
ers seized during war by Brazil will
probably be given to France according
to Spa dispatch.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-07-14
Poles Driven Back
Withdrawing From Strategic
Centers In Russian in Face of
B0lshevik Offensive

Paris. July 10.--The Poles are with
drawing from Brest-Litovsk. wilma and
Pinsk as the result OF the great Rus.
sian Bolshevik offensive, according to
advices received here.
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Niagara Falls. July 12--River men
were patrolling Niagara Gorge today
IN the hope of recovering the body cf
Charles Stephens. Of Bristol. England,
who lost his life yesterday in attempt
ing to go over the cataract in a barrel.
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Dayton, July Cox said today
that his personal campaign head
quarters would be located in Colum-
bus He would not comment on the
report that the national headQuar-
ers would be established here. He
said that probably there would be
Eastern and Western headquarters.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-07-14
French Bruiser,
Goes Home
Georges Carpetier Sailed From
New York For France To-day

New York. July 10;--George Car
penter, the French pugilist, sailed for
France today.
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Would Spare crandma,s Feelings.

Would Spare Grandma's Feelings.
The other day my aunt was writing
to her mother. and she sai' to her
little boy. who had recently learned a
few OF his letters at school: "Gene,
don't you want to write your letters to
grandma and show her how much you
have learnedY" Gene thought few
minutes and then replied: 20, mother,
grandma Is so old and it's been a long
time since she went to school, she
probably wouldn't know what they
are."-Exchange.
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~~~S~S~~S~SA
of interest; "a very pleasant affair
took place at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Simon Engel, Rochester, March
31st, when their relatives surprised
them at their home in that city on the
occasion of their Goth wedding an
niversary. Mr.. and Mrs. Engel have
reached the ages Of "a and 80 years
They are parents of seven children
five sons and two daughters. Anna,
the youngest daughter lives at home;
Barbara and Will live at Sank
Centre; Frank, Rochester; Lewis, Of
Stewartville, and Andrew and George
of Chatfeld. There are ID grand
children. Mr. and Mrs. Engel lived
on farm 9 niles west of Chatfield
for, 45 years, removing to Rochester
last fall. Those from Chattield who,
attended the anniversary celebration
We're Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Engel; Mr..
and Mrs. Andrew Engel, daughter
Mildred and son Everitt !.
A VERY PRETTY WEDDING
was solomnized here Tuesday morn
ing at .9o'rlock at the st. PauTs
church when Miss Susan Sander, a
daughter of William Sander, of Sauk
Centre, became the bride of John
Brown, of Minneapolis. The bride
was attended by her sister, Miss
Margaret Sander, and Joseph Walter
of Browerville, officiated as grooms-
man. The ceremony was performed
by Rev. A. Art, pastor of st. PauFs
church.. Mr., and Mrs. Brown will
make their home in Minneapolis.
4 4 X
MISS VERA SPARKES ENTER
tanned number of her little friends
Wednesday afternoon at a party, the
occasion being her seventh birthday.
Games of various kinds were played
and dainty lunch was served to the
little tots at five o'clock. :: 4
MISS VIOLA PANGBURN EN-
tertained at birthday dinner party
Wednesday evening at $50, num-
Der Of her school mates !.
THE NEXT REGULAR MEET
ing. of the w. R. c., will be held on
Saturday afternoon, April oath.
THE REGULAR MEETING OF
the Women's Auxiliary to the Ameri-
can Legion will be held this Thurs
day evening. All members as wen
as new ones are urged to be present.
SEERAL OF THE SAUK CEN
tire young ladies had a very enjoy
able time at the Brown Saunter sere-
made. With the money they received
they purchased Refreshments for their
gentlemen friends, showing that they
are acknowledging Leap Year. The
ladies we're Misses Mary Klein
schmidt, Theresa Sauer, Mamie and
Lucy Schwartz, Genevieve Vogel,
Mrs. ]. B. Mondloch and Mrs. Mike
Schwartz. Contributed.
*** =
- THE MEMBERS OF THE PHIL
athea Class met for their regular
monthly business meeting and social,
Monday evening, April 10, at the
home of Mrs. Vennervitz. The class
motto is: "We Do Things, Watch U.s."
A very enjoyable evening was spent.
Light refreshments were served.
-
THE w. N. A. WILL MEET WITH
Mrs. 3. A.. Richards Tuesday after
noon, April 9th
THE ANNUAL SAT HOME OF,
The Monday Musical Club will be
held at the home Of Mrs r. r. Kells,
corner Of Fifth and Pine streets We'd
nesday afternoon of next week.
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HIS Fate.

Ills ate.
The young man brought some verses
to his father. Father have writ
ten poems" what! Let me see them
instantly" The father read them over
carefully, the tears slowly yelling to
his eyes as he did so. Finishing the
last one, he threw down the manu-
script, folded the boy to his breast and
sobbed: "Oh. my poor, poor son !"
Are they so bad as that fatherT
"Badl They are excellent. They are
real poetry. My boy. my boy, you will
starve to death Indianapolis Star.
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to remain here, at meeting of that
Organization last week.
The gentleman took charge Of Sank
Centre schools last November, COM
ing here to succeed Supt. NJ. D. Ay-
garn, who resigned to accept charge
of the schools at Buhl, MINI.
Supt. West came here from Rem
vile where he held a similar position
in the schools of that city.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1920-04-22
Warns Of Mine DANCER

The United States bureau of mines
has developed novel means Of giving
an alarm Of danger in all mines where
compressed air is made use of through.
ont the workings. An ill-smelling sub
stance is injected into the compressed
air line. and In few minutes the
odor has been spread through all parts
of the mine. and will be instantly rec
ognized by the workmen.
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Lies Principal business.

NV . = NTSSPdt 0OoU1SSos
Half the business Of life is concern
ed with knowing how to use men and
women, how to understand them, how
to get on with them. how to turn their
faculties to the best account.-vis-
count Bryce.
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The Churches

l.
st. PauI's Catholic Church.
Rev. Anthony ART. Pastor.
Sunday-Low Mass at 500 a. m. |;
High Mass at 1900 a. M; Vespers at
1870 p. m.
Services Sunday, April 18th; Morn
ing prayer and sermon 1880 a. M;
Sunday School session at IL to p.
m.
Services in the Methodist Episcopal
church next Sunday at the usual
time. Morning worship at 1890;
Sunday School 11:45; Epworth Lea
que 6:30 and preaching services at
7:30. All are cordially invited.
Our Lady of the Angels Church
Rev. John A. Fearon, Pastor
Sunday-Early mass at 500 a. M;
High Mass, sermon and Benedlctlon
Of the Blessed Sacrament at 1000 a.
m.
Congregational Churcn.
Rev. C. s. Sparkes. Pastor.
"There is not an individual in the
community who does not benefit
through the existance of the various
churches and the individual who does
not support the church is receiving
benefit for which ne returns nothing"
Think it over.
There will be services in this church
on Sunday next as follows: Morning
service at 1000. At this service re-
ference will be made to the great
Interchurch World Movement. Visit
ors heartily welcomed.
Junior Congregational Church
This church will hold services on
Sunday evening at 7:30. There is
always something attractive at this
service especially to the young PEOPLE.
This is Young Peoples church.
Come and enjoy it.
Church of the Good Samaritan
Rev. Arthur Goodger Rector :.
Services Sunday, April 25th: Nor
ming prayer and sermon at 1890 a.
m. Lessons from the life Of Mark.
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Useful, Anyway.

Racon-"Been buying couple Of
books. see." Egbert-"Yes; just got
'em down the street." Bacon-"What
books are they?" Egbert--One's a
cookbook for my wife :: the others
'Ffrsf Aid for the Sick for myself
Yonkers Statesman.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1920-04-22
John c.. West To
Remain in Schools
Employed by School Board for En-.
suing Year at Meeting Held
Last Week

John C West, superintendent of the
public schools of Sank Centre, has
signed a contract with the Board Of
Education to remain in Sank Centre
for the ensuing year.
Mr.. West was asked by the board
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1920-04-22

Date Trees BIG YieIders.
As many as 1000 dates have been
gathered from single palm at one
bearing.