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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-02-09
deduction of Cotton Acreage Only
Sure Way to Avert Dire Calamity
No Longer Dependable Cash

Gel it out OF your head that any
thihe but the supply and the worlds
'thlllty to buy fixes the price of cot
ton. -Dr. BE dford Knapp.
There is now enough cotton in the
world to last about two years.
II YOU want TO plant more cotton
after having read the following fig
lireS. then we must confess we have
no more to say. 1t is up to you.
The l0-ycar average amount Of
American cotton on hand unspun at
the beginning OF each fiscal year. l.
2O0,O bales.
At August 1, 1920, beginning pres
ent fiscal year, according TO Hester,
'inSpnn American cotton, G.0S6,00O
bales.
Probable amount Of American cot
ton unspun July 81. 1921, now indi-
Gated, more than 100000 bales.
or 100000 bales larger than any
amount ever carried over before.
1'he greatest consumption of all
kinds OF cotton ever known in single
year less than 21,O00,O00 bales.
The greatest consumption American
cotton any one year ever known, less
than 100000 bales.
Tcn-ycar average consumption of
American cotton prior to great war,
100000 bales.
lcn-year average consumption OF
all kinds cotton, including American,
prior to great war, 17,500.000 bales.
Consumption of all kinds of cot
Ton, l9l9-l92O, L. s. census figures,
lS,l8l,0O0 bales.
American crop Of 100000 this
year indicates II world supply of al!
Kinds OF cotton, including Amcri-
can. of 29.600.O0O bales
The world carry-ovcr may reach Il
totai OF, or may exceed 1900 900
bales
The world during the present fiscal
year is not likely to consume more
than 100000 bales.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-02-09
YANKEES TO
BUILD HOME
Two Million Dollar Stadium to
Be Erected

New York, Feb. 5.-The New York
american League baseball club has
competed arrangements for the build
l'E ol $2,O00,000 stadium on the
hofth bank Of the Harlem river in the
northern part of the city. Col. r..
~ 1utSon. part owner of the club
announced here today. The site for
,he new home of the Yankees will be
IN East lGlst street.
IIans for the new stadium call for
design similar to the Yale Bowl at
Ne" Haven and it will provide a seat
hg capacity of $1,000. 1t is hoped TO
iflFe II completed in time for dedica-
tloh at the opening of the 1922 sea-
son. The Yankees, however. hold 4
tease on the Polo Grounds, the official
nome of the National League club
ur,Il the end Of that season, and this
VIII be enforced if WOrkmcn are un-
able 10 complete the Yankees new
quarters before the 1923 season.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-02-09
Body Brought Home
Young Man Loses Life i'm Fight
With Negroes

hamhcrg, Feb. G.-Thc hody Of
MaJ"I' Brabham. son of Jeff Rrab-
ii"'l' Il former resident of Bambcrc
'uuIN|, was brought TO AIiZpah Noth-
odlst church. located near Olar and
inferred Friday. BraDham was =
young man and was Shot ana killed
near savannah by a panty whose nam.
mas not been learned. 1t aunc,rs
from what can be learned from tbn
tragedy that young Brabham i'm com
pany with another white man was
engaged in raising hogs on an island
near Savannah. Some of the hogs
had been goins' in a mysterious way.
and the two men We're investigating
the affair and ii is said that they
lound one of the negroes who had
been doing the stealing. In trying
to get the hogs from him. the negro
suddenly showed fight and was i'm
mediately joined by some eight or ten
o'hor negroes who began firing on
'h"m. Brabham was instantly killed.
According TO information the negroes
nav" not been captured. The family
ol JeI Brahham lived in the Olar
section some years ago He movad
TO georgia later. young Ma ior" Rrab-
nam gong 10 Savannah.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-02-09
Facts About Cotton.

About 60 per cent of the worlds
supply OF cotton is grown in Ameri-
ca.
Cotton is INDIGENOUS TO all tropical
and scmitropiCal countries.
Sea Islands grown off the Allan
tic coast of the United States are the
finest cOttons in the world.
Boil weevil has about DESTROYED
the Sea Island cotton industry.
Boil wcevil first appeared in the
United States at Brownsville, Tevas.
in 1892.
single pound Of cotton has been
spun into II single thread more than
1000 miles in length
The prospect is that there will be
an unspun supply of Amerian cotton
at August ! of 9.6S3,O00 bales. Be-
fore the war the average amount OF
cotton on hand at that date was
about 100000 bales.
The visible supply" of cotton and
the total supply on any given date
are two entirely different things.
Manufacture of cotton goods is the
very foundation Of British wealth.
There Is now enough unSpun cotton
In the world to last about two years.
The average price Of middling cot
ton at 10 leading markets in the
south Saturday was 14.O3 cents.
The statistical year for cotton runs
from August TO July 81.
United States census bureau re-
ports 12.0lG,O00 bales ginncd to
january IL. The next ginning report
will be published March 20.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-02-09
AMERICAN LEGION NEWS.

Indianapolis, Ind, Feb THAT a
majority Of the people of the United
states are backing up ex-service msn
IN their support of the Fordney bill.
which provides "a five-fold compen.
sd'4oI plan Tor veterans OF the world
war is the assertion OF Lemuel BolieA
national adjutant Of the American I.s.
Sloh, VINO said that he based his opin.
ION on reports from North Dakota
oregon, Minnesota, Illinois and many
other states. Veterans prefer COM
pensation other than cash, Mr.,
BOileS added Nt
The state legislature of North Da.
kota. which paid its veterans $25 a
month compensation, the largest state
bonus, has passed Il resolution urging
me passage of the Fordney bill and
The general assemblies of Oregon and
Minnesota also voted for similar reso-
lutions. Mr. 8olles said.
I'm spite or the fact that thol,sa nds
OF Illinois cX-SerYice men, who are
out OF work during the present low
ude OF industry, need ready money
badly, only tifty-four per cent of
them favored a national cash bonus,
Whlle forty-siX per cent preferred
some other form Of compensation In
plebiscite in that state" said Mr.
Bolles. Fifteen per cent chose paid
u" insurance; thirteen per cent aid In
.ying a city home; ten per cent, as-
sistance in obtaining an education or
learning trade md eight per cent;
farm or reclaim land settlement.
Under normal conditions a large
majority of Illinois Legion members
would DE far sighted enough to choose
some form of recompense other than
cash !.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-02-09

quiet home wedding took place
at The home of Mr.. and Mrs. j. W.
Jones near Harvin when their daugh-
ter. Miss Edna II. Jones was married
10 Mr.. LIcius @. BrunsOn of Sumter
the Rev. Mr.. Cobb of Manning Of
hciating. only "a few friends and rel
atlNcs were present. After the ccre-
mony Mr.. and Mrs. Brunson motorcd
through the country to their new
home i'm sumter county in the Con-
cord scrtion. where the relatives or
The groom were waiting to welcome
Them. They were the recipients Of Il
number OF pretty and useful gifts and
of many good wishes
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-02-09
RENIBERT NEWS.

Rembert, Feb. 7.-Emanuel Ben
jamin. prosperous colored farmer,
highly respected and well thought of
by white and colored, lost his house
and all it's contents today by fire. He
was in Sumter at the time, and his
wife with the family was working
in newground at his brothers, near
by, where they had prepared and eat
en- dinner. The origin Of the fire is
unknown, but 1t did not come from
the stove hue, as il first appeared in
the loft i'm another part of the house
No fire had been in the house since
morning. and no one was about the
premises when the fire was discover
ed, which was about 9 d. IN. There
was no insurance. we hear, so the
loss comes as a heavy blow i'm these
times of straightness. Loss $4,000
or more.
Some time ago he los a very
fine mare, and was away at the time
she was taken sick. Up TO her first
indisposition she seemed perfectly
sound and well, had worked all the
forenoon. He was greatly troubled
by the loss. and seemed apprehen-
'i'N ot thS tiiiic VI HllSIOr-
tune.
The first quarterly conference of
McI.eods and Bethesda convenes at
the latter church Sunday and Mon
day. 9th and 7th. The presiding
elder. DIR. ID. NJ. Mcleod will preach
at Bethesda Sunday p. m. at four
O'Clock. holding u communion service
ut the close.
We are indeed sorry to report that
the health of. Mrs. w. j. Spencer is
quite precarious. and that she is now
under the treatment OF q specialist.
a good long rest and release from
household cares in often Il fine pre- =
scription for some OF our overwork-
cd women.
There were no serious accidents i'm
our community resultant of the re-
| cent sleet. but some close shaves
"HagOod."
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-02-09
Two Negro Murder
Suspects Arrested
Coon Jones and Laura Harvin
Held Responsible For Murder
of Amos Jennings

Coon Jones and Laura Harvin, the
TWO negroes who came up missing di-
rcctiy after the mysterious murder of
the negro, Amos jennings who lived
Just over Whites mill, were yesterday
located and arrested by Sheriff Hurst
ana brought to Sumter and placed i'm
the county Jail.
The murder of Amos Jennings,
which took place several weeks ago.
IL is remembered, was one of the most
mystifNing and brutal Of all murders
that have ever occurred in Sumter
county. There was nothing left from
winch trace or clue could be de-
veloped, and no one knows ANYTHING
more about the murder now than was
known on the day Of its discovery.
Amos Jennings had left his home on
saturday night without telling his
wlfe or anyone where he was going.
lie was found the next morning in the
DuSSy I'm which he had left home on
the night before with his hcaN chop
ped up beyond recognition. The mur-
derers left no tangible clews and the
whole affair is yet shouded with mys-
terry.
N,
were arrested yesterday are accused
of the crime on less than circum-
stantial evidence. Amos Jennings
the dead negro, it is stated had been
going to see Laura Harvin and of this
fact CnOn Jones, who was also close
ly associated with Laura, was ex-
tremely jealous. Just after the MUIR
der Coon Jones and Laura could not
be located. ii was said by some wit
nesses that they had seen Coon on
the night of the murder. but Coon and
Laura stand ready to produce witness
es who saw them for the last time
at the station ut Oswego on the day
before the murder. This case will
come up before the next court and
the whole matter of the guilt Of the
negroes, Jones and Laura Harvin
VIII rest on the alibs that are fur
nishcd as to the whereabouts of these
negroes on the night of the murder.
Coon Jones was found on the place
OF Mr.. jim Mcpherson near Hammet's
Cross Roads and was brought to Sum-
ter by Sheriff Hurst and Rural Om-
GERS Boykin and Newman. The Sec
ond trip made by Sheriff Hurst was to
Darlington where ne found and
brought back Laura Harvin.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-02-09
King To Open
Store at Newberry

Mr.. w. NJ. King. of kash and Kar-
ry fame. who opened the first store
or this kind I'm sumter will open a
store at Newbcrry. =. c., some time
this week. Arrangements have been
made through the Ncwbcrry cham
Der of commerce. building has been
leased and WORK will he rushed to
get everything ready for business at
the earliest possible date. Mr.. KING
has plans under way To open stores
In other places eventually operating
a chain of stores under the Kash and
Harry system. with Sumter az head
quarters. The Sumter store has been
n success from the start and no
{eoubt thee are az good opportun-
Mes I'm other cities.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-02-09
Holiday Eve Club Dance.

Al meeting of the officers Of the
Holiday Even Club. held Saturday af-
telnoon Il was decided that the next
dance given by the club which is to
take place on Monday, February 2lst,
VIII not take the form OF u masque-
rade dance.
All final arrangements have been
made and the club members are look
ing forward to this dance with much
zes1 and expected pleasure. The
grand march will begin promptly at
10 o'clock on the eve Of Washington 8
birthday
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-02-09
Mrs. Hodges Entcrtains For Mrs Rcy.
nOldS HODGES

Mrs. B. ID. Hodges entertained four
tables of bridge ut her home on CAL
noun street saturday afternoon in
honor of Mrs Reynolds Hodges of
Boston, Mass.
Mrs. G. l.. Headon was presented
WIN the prize for the highest num-
Der of points. Mrs. Hayward Crow
son cut for the consolation prize. The
guest of honor, Mrs. Reynolds Hodges.
was presented with Il lovely embroid-
cred piece of linen.
"A delightful salad course was served
and course of sweets and coffee.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-02-09
RaA0adMiW

MIR. II. *. King, yard conductor,
was off sunday on account of sick
ness. Glad to see him out again.
Mr.. j. II. Hawkins. yard conductor,
while standing at Manning street
crossing few days ago noticed IA
broken side sill in one Of the box cars
in Train 2l0 while it was pulling out
of the yard. He quickly signalled
the train to stop and had car cut out
of train, which is likely saved a very
serious wreck. Mr.. Hawkins is COM
mended for his aler:ness and prevent
ing a serious accident.
Mr.. G. G. Tuttle is in Charleston for
few days on BUSINESS.
Captain ". J. Burdell, Of Flor
ence was visitor in the city on
Monday.
Captain Heinsbcrgcr. Of Charleston.
ls critically i'll at his home i'm Char
lesion. We all hope for his recov-
cry.
Mr.. S. II. Bostick, yard conductor.
ana Mr.. j. l.. Butler, car inspectors
are TO be commended for alertness
when they discovered arch bar. un-
der car in NO. 2l0 i'm yard here De.
cember 21st. Train was stopped and
car set out, thereby preventing wha.
might have been a serious accident on
tho road.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-02-09
Mrs. w. Il. Harmon Entertains.

Mrs. w. IT, Harmon gave a delight
lul bridge party at her apartments
ON y. Main Street on last Friday night
at winch were present three tables
made up Of both ladies and gentle
men. who spent most delightful
evening. a salad course was served.
The ladies' prize was. won by Mrs.
f.. Il. Martin which was 4 beautiful
hand embroidered bungalow apron.
The gentlcman's prize Of n pair of
SILK hose, wept to DR.. ID. w. Green.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-02-09
Marriage Licenses.

The following marriage licenses
have been issued To colorcd couples:
Hazel Wilder and Evie BELL Cab.
bagestalk OF Sumter.
Nathan Bradley and Anna Hunter
OF Dalzell.
Joe Coklough and Rose Mitchell Of
Daizeli.
j. G. Crump and Daisy Council of
Sumter.
Manson Anthony ana Jane John
uton OF Mayesville.
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Roth-Allen.

Announcements have been received
OF the marriage of Miss Alma Roth
or New York and Robert Hill Allen
or Louisville January 20 at st. Paul's
church, New York. Mr.. Allen made
his home In Sumter ut one time and
has host OF friends here and all
over South Carolina. Mr. and Mrs
Allen expect To he AT home i'm Louis
vile, Int the Seelbach hotel, after
March q. They are spending the
month at the Breakers Ut Palm
Beach,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-02-09

Catharinc Rivers. the little three
and Onc-halr year old daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs w. Il. Rivers. 90 Chest
nut street, died Sunday morning
at about Z o'clock after long illness
OF pneumonia. The little body was
laid to rest at the city Cemetery at
noon today, Dr. j. i. Marion was i'm
charge Of the funeral services The
sympathy of many friends goes out
to this bereaved family.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-02-09

Greenwood, Feb. G.--At recent
meeting Of the chamber of commerce
plans were discussed for having week
designated rs prosperity week. All
the business interests Of the city Will
bc requested To unite, and boost the
city along commercial lines. The pro-
posed slogan for stimulating trade
will be. Buy il Now"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-02-09

\ million British oX-SoldicrS are de-
mHnding that the government give
them employment. And they don't
want the same sort of employment
the government gave them last time,
either. Wichita Eagle.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-02-09

Norfolk. Feb. 7.-RObbers blew
open the door of the safety deposit
VauE of the Bank of Sussex at Wake
f"ld, va, early today and escaped
with 10000 in Liberty bonds and
war savings stamps. They failed 10
open the safe in the vault where cash
was stored.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-02-09

Columbia, Feb. 7.-AuguStus NJ.
McctZc. one of Columbia'S most pop
nlar business men, died at 80 O'Clock
This morning at his residence. 1920
Sumter street after short illness
Mr. Mec.Zc was 52 years old and is
survived by n widow and his father,
j. \. Mcctze. Funeral announcement
viii be made later.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-02-09

Washington Feb. "a COmcrcs-
sinnal investigation of West Virginia
coal minin" troubles was proposed to
day in a resolution offered by Senator
Johnson of California. The ruSolu-
tiOn was referred to the audit COM
miltcC to consider tho cost
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-02-09
WITH BUGGY SHAFT
Man With Throat Slashed Kills
Negro

Thomasville. Ga. Feb. 6.--Aftsr hfs
throat had been slashed by a negro.
W. }. Harrell. young white man. last
night picked up a broken buggy
shaft and killed the negro with a
blow that crushed his head. The me-
Gro was identified AS Lee e. Battle,
-. n coroner's jury exonerated Har-
rel The wounded man will recoyef
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-02-09

The Infant son of Mr.. and Mrs. II.
l.. Jackson died yesterday morning
at 10 o'clock ut their home at "a t..
Calhoun street after an illness Of
many days Of pneumonia. Little Rob
crt Charles was eight months old and
one or twins The funeral services
wero conducted bv Rev. Derrick and
he'd at the city Cemetery this morn
Ing AT IL o'clock.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-02-09
New Arrivals i'm Town

The Sumter Dry Goods co, have
received Il shipment oC Sclhy Foot
wear featuring the 1921 models Ton
spring and summer. The white
brown, and black oxfords are par.
tiCuLrly attractiVe.--AdVt,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-02-09

80 '''o'" NNNh VI TIC sprung Term
Or the court Of general sessions. The
frst week OF this session will begin
On Monday, February l4th:
n. h. Murray, Dalzell.
j. "A. Bradley, Rcmbert.
j. *. McElveen, Sumter.
A. II. Forester, City.
II. Ii, Siddall, Jr., City.
Il. w. Dabbs, Mayesvillc.
+. w. Gcddings, Tindals.
r. j. Bass, Mayesville.
John Buckner Dalzell
w. II. Jennings. Sumter.
j. ID. Wilder City.
j. II. Green, Jr., City.
&. A. Blanton, City.
Il. ID. Trumck, Olanta.
w. n. Harmon, City.
w. S. Reynolds, City.
j. +. Hodge, Tindal.
w. j. Jenkins, Jr., City.
+. B. Boyle, City.
Archie G.. Wells, City.
l.. b. Phillips. City.
j. "A. Railield, City.
e. Il. Austin, City.
II. j. DuBose, Oswego.
&. w. McGrew, City.
j. NJ. Parker. Dalzeu.
j. :. Folk, Dalzel.
Ashley Hancock, City.
Geo. +. EppersOn. Jr, Cry.
Il. O. Wilder, Sumter.
&. NJ Brand, City.
}. NJ. Pitts, Sumter.
y. j. Gcdings, Wedgefeld.
j. II. Holiday, City.
n. a. Howell, City.
VI. o. Aycock. Wedgefield.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-02-09

Washington. Feb. THE negro
population OF savannah. Ga. is 39,l95,
an increase OF 17.9 per cent. The
white population ls 44,016.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-02-09

Jersey judge wants no women "who
do not think" ON juries in his court.
Still' discriminating against the seX.----
Greensboro, n. c., News.
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LIVERPOOL COTTON.
Government Cotton Graders OHicc.

The following reports give tho
prices paid on the stated markets on
,h
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-02-09
Jurors Drawn For Second Week of
(Ollrf

Following is Il list Of the jurors
drawn TO serve on the petit jury for
the second week OF the spring term
or the court Of general sessions The
frst week OF this session will begin
on MOn0aN. february l4th.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-02-09
ety White Xiii and Canvas Pnmps,

use have just been received and
sale at the Sumter Dry Goods
Ter call early IL Interested.
ojdedly cheaper than form
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Jhs @aitsn'an ana Ssutbron.

at the Postohice at Sumter,
3. c., as Second-class Matter.
, 1921-08-16
AN SOURCE.

Senator Smoot is one of the nations ablest fnan-
eiers and most valuable senate members on fiscal af-
fairs. His judgment is sound always and his sug-
gestions along practical lines should be received with
the consideration they uniformly merit Senator
Smoot proposes the twentieth amendment to the fed
eral constitution permitting the collection of taxes on
income arising from securities issued by state and mu-
nicipal governments. The value as a source of rev
enue is apparent when it is known that here is an ex-
emption of something in excess of 500, 900. 1t
is an exploded fallaey that national taxation would
divisions, born out of the fears of other days, when
in the development of the relations, the federal and
local governments were distinctly marked and jealousy
of the powers retained and conferred were more pro-
nounced.
The exemption of taxation of municipal and state
bonds has led to extravagances in the past in these is
sues and developed an inclination to pile up indebted
ness for various purposes for future generations to
care for. These debts are for improvement purposes
and not for productive enterprises. The proceeds of
bonds of the character named are strictly for nom
productive purposes. So to speak the money is i'm
pounded and not active in the BUSINESS sense.
Senator SmootS proposal is an amendment obviat-
ing discrimination against present exemptions with the
rate sufficiently low 90 as to in no sense to threaten
extinguishment @
der the taxing power of the federal government and
fair that those who by the chance of good fortune
have invested in tax exempt securities. should not be
made to pay a share of their earnings in times like
these.
1t is a matter that deserves the most thoughtful con-
sideration of everyone concerned in the affairs of his
country and in the equitable distribution of the bur-
dens of war.
, 1921-08-16
Do You Smile On
MondayM Morning.
Some Folks Don't

LONDON. By Mail to United
Pressl-That Monday Morning Look
is engaging the attention Of people
whose attention in engaged by such
A newspaper man whose hat saved
his head from being a mere ornament.
observed 100 representative people
walking along the Strand Monday
morning and reported that;
7e were frowning slightly.
- were ~concealing with expression
less faces an apparent absence OF
thought.
4 were chatting brightly. and
/ was smiling to herself
Most Of the frowners seemed to be
thinking of something not YER pleas
ant; and only the one seemed really
happy.
A photographer explained the
frowns.
"Frowns are n feature OF the
Mountaineering look of Londoners."
he said. Country people are differ
emit. but in London there is a complete
reversal in expression between Mon
day and Saturday. when everyone is
hurrying and everyone-almost-ls
looking forward to a well planned
weekend"