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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-01-15
COTHRAN RE-
LECTED SPEAKER
Able Greenville Representative
Chosen to Preside of the
HOuse-NO Opposition

Columbia, Jan. l11.--Hon. Thoma"
Prrdnl tolhrjtn, of Grecnville, was
today reelected speaker Of the house
OF reprCsC natives, without opposition.
Mr. Cothran has been IN the house for
i&a0y years and is one of the most in
nuert!al mcmbcrs He was in the
house 19o5-l910, again from 1915 to
the prcicEt He was first elected
speaker in 1918 ana reelected in 1918
for two years. His re-election today
MAKES hlm speaker for 1921 and 1922.
llcN. George -. Mower, OF New
berry, was elC"ted temporary chair
Gan OF the house and under his di-
recon all lJcbcrs were sworn in
IN" So. airing consumed most of the
session. l.! the senate Hon. Alan
johnston, ot Ncwberry, was elected
speaker pro tenn. Nh. COthran was
elected To the spcakcrShip of the
mouse OF representatives without Op-
position and without dissenting
vote. lie was nominated By Repre-
sentative Leopard, of PickcnS and
there was Il host OF seconds Mr.
Colhran made "a fitting speech in ac-
cepung the chair. lie referred to the
financial situation, presenting a leg
nSlatiNe SitautiOn never before faced
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-01-15
LOSS CANNOT
BE ESTIMATED
All Census Reports Destroyed
by Fire

Washington, Jan. 10.-Priceless
census records dating back to 1890,
when the first enumeration of the
United States was taken, were de-
stroycd tonight at a fire of unknown
origin at the department of COM
merce. The records also include fig
ures from every census up TO the
present one and officials said that
it would be days before even an es-
innate of the damage could be given.
The blaze originated in the base
mcnt Of the commerce building and
five alarms quickly brought every
piece Of apparatus in downtown
Washington to the scene and more
the damage done to the records by
pouring tons of water through win
dows into vaults where the records
were kept.
During the two and half hours
which tiremen fought the blaze there
firemen were overcome by smoke and
taken to the hospital. Among them
WAS Frank Newman, recipient Of the
1920 bravery medal.
II. j. Fitzgerald, chief clerk of the
census bureau, said that the actual
fire loss was very slight, but the
records destroyed could not be re-
placed if we had the entire wealth
of the United States at our disposal
Officials said that it was probably
the most disastrous loss Of records
the government has ever sustained
There are no duplicates"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-01-15
HOW EXCHANGES
HELP MARKET
Statement Made by New Orleans
Man

Washington, Jan. 10.--Central Eu-
rope would buy the entire southern
cotton crop at 30 cents Il pound today
If proper credit conditions could be
arranged. T.. :. Butler, president of
The New Orleans cotton exchange. de-
clared today before the Lousc agricul-
tural committee. opposing the bills
before the committee, which would
eliminate all speculation in cotton fu-
lures on exchange, Mr.. Butler said
sold their entire crop of cotton ahead
at 80 cents Il pound.
Elimination Of all speculation in
future cotton market at Liverpool
20 cotton producers and TO the trade
generally since it would force cX-
changes to close, Mr.. Butler asserted
Regulatory legislation enacted in the
United States could not affect the
future cotton market at Liverpool,
he added, as it would leave the for
"iSn spinncrs in control of this mar
ket and they would be able to die
ate the price Of cotton.
America and Europe for 40 Years
have recognized the sfuture trading
ttS tIlt DeSJ insurance YET devised Tor
the cotton trade, Mr.. Butler said. He
also advocated retention of "hcdging'
facilities on the ground that il cnab-
les the farmers to find market for
their commodity at any time during
the year The legitimate speculator
IS the only buffer" between the farm
er and the consumer whose interests
are diamcterically opposed, he con-
tinucd,
The United States cotton futures
act has been satisfactory to the trade,
Mr.. Butler asserted, adding that 1t
benefited the spinners, if any one. He
did not think it helped the producers,
ne said, in reply TO questions from
Representative Caroway, Ark.
Decline of cotton prices was due
to .mDON crished conditions abroad.
and unsettled financial conditions and
not to the future market Mr.. Butler
asserted He added the present fu-
lures market tended to lift up the
price of cotton.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-01-15
FUNDS FOR
NEAR EAST
South Carolina Contributing
Money to Save Starving
Children

Columbia, Jan. IO.-Acknowledg-
meni Of u check for $500 contributed
pE 'I'IH"nS OF DrHngcburg county
through Th' OranGoburg Times and
Democrat was made yesterday bv the
Near East Rciief. Since this check
was sent in other contributions ro,,
the fund have been received by tine
Orangeburg paper.
During the past ten DAYS large
numbers Of churches and fratornal or
drrS have also sent in contributions
for the relief of the starving DeoDlo
of the Near East. if was announced
yesterday. The pastors of many other
churches have written that they will
az once take up collections in their
churches for the fund
These contributions are very great
ly appreciated" said f.. O. Black.
treasurer Of the Near East Relief for
South Carolina and the contributors
can rest assured that they have never
given their money 10 more worthy
cause. Thousands of women and lit
ii" children are facing starvation in
Armenia today because Of their Chris
tan faith. If We do not heed their
cry for help death will surely be their
portion in the course OF a very short
lnnc. They have no clothes to pro
tcct thcid bodies from the rigors OF
winter, 10 food. no fuel. Truly their
condition is pitiable.
I'VE are happy 10 say that there
are several thousand people of that
stricken country who are alive today
as a result of these efforts The task
before us is to keep them alive until
semblance of order has been restor-
ed in that country. Our wards are for
the most part helpless, homeless lit
tie children. There is no one in
Armenia who can do for them but The
Near East Relief Their only hope
for life rests with us. If we turn Il
deaf ear to them they are doomed tu
death from starVation--one of the
most horrible deaths a person can
die"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-01-15
SWINE BREEDERS
MEET AT CAPITAL
Four States Represented at Con.
ference of Hog Men

Columbia. Jan. 1O.--Swine growers
from four States met in Columbia to-
day for tWOdays session of the
Swine Growers Association. The
meetings arr being held at the jeff
crson Hotel beginning this moroning.
banquet was given tonight. the chief
address by r.. Il. Russell. Of the Unit
ed States Department Of Agriculture.
MT RussclPs subject was South
American Trade"
Growers in attendance are from
North Carolina. South Carolina,
Georgia and Florida.
Talks today included an address by
ii. H. Hcrlong, of Micanooy, Fla.
president Of the association: Robert
j. Evans, Of Chicago, secretary of the
American Duroc Jersey Breeders
Association; f. J. Param, of Union:
Zed ID. Williams. of Columbia and j.
IL. Jones of Adel. Ga.
The session will cOnCludc tomor-
row with the election Of officers.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-01-15
WILL ASK FOR
STATE SURPLUS
Treasurer Carter Says a Fund is
Necessary to Prevent Bor-
rowing Money

Columbia, Jan. 1l.-State Treasur-
ar :. II. Carter is suggesting to the
state Legislature that they take action
during the present legislature 70 scrc-
ate a state surplus, 10 take care of
deficits in state finances prior 10 tax
collecting time each year. This, the
treasurer says, would save the state
the necessity of borrowing money
each year, with which to run the state
government This recommendation is
made in the treasurer's annual re-
port, to the Gcnearl ASSe embly. b..
Alr Carter reports that tax COL
lections are improving and there
Will hardly be any necessity for the
state to borrow more money. He
hopes to be able to take cal vf the
notes each for a half million, falling
due, one week until the middle OF
February, and another due March 10.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-01-15

Good news is coming in from sum
:cr'S new laundry which is now IA
reality and is TO be known as the
sumter Steam Laundry company. The
building on Canal street is in com
HiCt"d stage and the machinery, which
3 all new and OF the very latest and
'lOst improved Of models has been
Installed. Only Il very few moro
finishing touches are needed to put
ihe whole plant in permanent opcr-
ltion. The laundry is scheduled To
lc open for business sometime after
he 10th of this month and no later
han the first OF next.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-01-15
OPPOSED TO
POMP AND DISPLAY
Hardings VetOes Plans to Make
Inauguration a Spectacular
Parade

Marion. Jan l1.-If President elect
Harding hns his way the Inauguration
will be as devoid OF nils as frontic
wedding. Having overturned the
plans for revival of the inaugural
ball ailc "a spectacular Inaugural pa
radc he indicated today that Us far as
he cons silently could he would keep
away from whatever crowds asscmbl-
cd i'm Washington for event and make
the chaiigc OF administration just a
matter of taking over the executive
Offices and installing the now man
agemcnt
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-01-15
"A MODERN
STORE ROOM
DuRant Hardware Now in Now
Quarters

The Durant' Hardware co. is now
.open for business In their beautiful
nov store. No. i1-13 y. Main street
|ncxt door 90 their former location.
<Apparcntiy NO expense has been
<cpared in httiuY up the new store
Eith the latest improvements m lis
ifcs. huish and lighting Svs'cm. urd
~ apcar,ute of the interior as our
Fntcrs the door H. most inviting. EOth
'hc steel ceiling and Tho walls are
paintcd a 'lght tint which makes the
forc very teht. Three lurgc show
indows on Main street a,. of th.
etsst design and Offer cN,cpjiuwu op-
1ortunity 90 display their pood,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-01-15
WASHINGTON
WANTS PAGEANT

WASHINGTON. Jan. l.-AnnOunCc-
ment that at the request of prcsi-
den-elcct Harding 'hc Washington
inaugural committee had cancelled
all plans for celebration I'm conncc-
tion with the inauguration was re-
ceived with varying emotions. Those
who onposcd reviving the custom o.
mnkins the occasion gala one, chief
~ ON account of expense involved. ex-
pressed commcdatiOn. Others. while
sympathHing with the spirit which
prompted MIR. Hardings request
showed disappointment. House lead
crs expressed the view that the plans
for an, outdoor Inauguration at the
capitol w~uld probably, be aban-
doncd.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-01-15
APPEALS FOR AID
MADE TO GOVERNOR
Counties Asking For Help to
Suppress the Wave of Crime

Columbia. Jan ll.--Hardly day
passes but that Governor Cooper does
not receive request from some Coun-
~. for additional police iorcc for en-
forcement of laws. This was stated
at the executive Office today. The
requests are usually for additional
state constables, to assist county au-
thorities I'm enforcing the laws, the
county authorities being crowded with
work and not bsing able to cope with
the situation. Today three such re-
quests were received ut the governors
Office.
Governor Cooper will ask the legis-
lature FOR an increased state con-
stabuhry. To- cope with the crime sit
untipn Tn the state. Enforcement OF
the prohibition laws. lays AGAINST
stealing and laws against various
other crimes Is tho Am Of the chief
executive. The governor is also ask
ing the legislature for certain import
ant amendments to the prob ibition
hws. looking to striCter enforcement.
This is covered by the governors an
nual message.
Last year tho governor asked for
larger appropriations for the enforce
mcnt OF laws. The request was not
granted to the extent intended. This
Year the request is being repeated In
a limited way.
Governor Cooper attributed the ex-
cessive crime condition to after cf-
fects OF war, a reaction from the state
of war and the unsettled financial
conditions. following the war. Re-
ports rcceiccd az the governors Office
indicate that there is an an unusual
wave OF crime sweeping tho state.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-01-15
Scout News.

During the Christmas holidays the
scouts OF Troupe l were taken by their
scout master, w. VI. Levi, on a days
hike to Gains Mill. The scouts left
Sumter on Thursday morning at
about S:3J and after very enjoyable
walk they arrived at Gains Mill at
about 1890. Upon their arrival they
pitched their tents and prepared
lunch. The dinner was cooked by
patrols and among the various things
that the scouts had TO eat was grilled
steak, thick, juicy and rare; hominy,
peas, corn. weenies, potatoes, bread,
preserves and many other things. At
ter the enjoyable dinner, the scouts
INDUCED themselves in many games.
Their return hike home was quite as
successfully made as was the trip out,
arriving i'm sumter at about $50. Ey-
cry scout reported most eXceuont
time. -. .s.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-01-15

Columbia, Jan. S.--Bccause of a
power contract entered into between
It and the parr Shoals Power No. un-
der date of August l. I?l2. The CO.
,umbla lHtllWaN, Gas and Electric
Company OF this city IN suilty OF Nio-
a'l"n OF both the SpWit aud The let
ter ot tn" South Carolina antitrust
law, according 10 an opinion voiced
10y the Columbia Canal commission in
its annual report given out today.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-01-15

Washington. Jan. officials were
S,ili uu1bl" today to estimate
the loss from The are IN the
department OF commerce building last
night which destroyed many original
records. Every census record since
FIRST in 1870. except that of last year.
of which thcro arr, ur duplicates. was
lost. Tho Joss js declared to be prob
'hlv o." worst or i.s Kind i'm the
governments history
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-01-15
NG!irN Iinll.

Nullcy ball is stTl holding its own
when it comes to it's extreme popu-
laritN with the young business men
OF the city. More than usual interest
and excitement is being manifest 60
IN tie games which are being play
ed under the latest organized league
for the games f this month The
teams are So divided that they are
more evenly matched than before,
and. every game played is fast ann
ClOSe
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-01-15

Greenville, Jan. 10.-Counsel for
the defense today asked until tomor-
row to present its motion for a new
trial of Hugh T. Bramlett, charged
with killing his mother in law June
is, 1919. Shortly after midnight
Saturday, a court of General Sessions
jury found him guilty of murder,
with accommodations to mercy,
which carries a mandatory sentence
OF life Imprisonment.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-01-15
LENINE SAID TO
BE VERY SICK
Three German Specialists Sum
moncd From Berlin TO
Moscow

New York. Jan. 1l.--Lenine. the
Russian bolshevik premier is dauycr-
ously III at Moscow, according To IA
wireless message today from Berlin
to the Jewish news bureau here. The
message said that three German. spe-
cialists are cnrOute To Moscow for
consultation. Notification OF the re-
port was sought from the soviet rep
resentativc i'm Berlin. hut ne refused
TO confirm or deny il.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-01-15
O'CALLAGHAN
WILL TESTIFY
Lord Mayor of Cork Gets BY
State Department

Washington, Jan. 1l.-Deportation
OF the lord mayor Of Cork is request
ed by the labor department by Act
ing Secretary Davis Of the state de-
partmcnt Davis quoted authority for
his acting a proclamation issued by
the president August Sth, 1918, dcs-
ignatiug tho secretary of state as one
who shall decide whether an alien,
coming under passport regulation
shall bC admitted or denied admis-
sion to this country
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-01-15
GREEKS CLAIM
VICTORY
General Staff Reports Import
ant Success in Asia Minor
Over Turks

London, Jan. 1.-The Greek Of
tensive i'm Asia., inor the beginning
OF which was reported Yesterday, re-
suited in important successes for the
Greeks, according To u communiuuc
from the Greek General STAFF. dated
sunday, which was received by the
Greek legislation here today.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-01-15

Washington, Jan. 1.-THE per capt.
ta circulation of money in the country
increased three dollars and twenty
three cents last year. On January l
this year the amount in circulation
was more than six billions. three hun
drcd and forty millions. or $49.12 for
each person in the country.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-01-15

Washington. Jan ll--Lord Mayor
O'Hallaghan of Cork, who arrived as
Il StOWaWaN, and in whose case the
! state Department refused to waive
| the passport requirements, will APP
pear Thursday before the Commis-
sion that is invcstiG ting conditions
in ireland.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-01-15
TAX NOTICE

4 ] will attend personally or by dcpu-
at the following named places and
tte dgtcs given for tho purpose ur
|csiving 1X returns for the fiscal
~ i9gt:
fivatccr. Tuesday. Jan. lth.
NJ siding. Wednesday,, Jan. 5th.
6lgeiicld. Friday, ian. 7th
ffnOnt, Tuesday. jan. II.
>rll Wednesday. Jan. A..
|<rt, Thursday. Jan. u.
Tucsday. Jan. Is.
Wcdncsday. Jan. 10.
y. Thursday. IAN. 20.
;rovc. Tuesday, Jan, %.
tncsdav. Jan 90:
Roads. THURSDAY. Jan
Id be uiado Ou Ull per
kVli and roaG tax
LII. II, WILDER,
County Auditor
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-01-15

not ahd.catc the throne of Greece cv-
On it thu allied nations should rcruS,
To rc'csui2e his rights IS Greek SOY
cyciGu. hc declared today.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-01-15

The following scouts have passed
ihe tests to become second class
scouts: w. A. Bryan, Jr.. J. c. Coop
er, Jr., j. w. Minis. and James Bland
ing. All of these scouts are members
of the Stag Patrol Of which Randolph
Guthrie is the patrol leader. Much
credit is due Randolph for his excel
lent leadership and for the time and
work which he has devoted TO making
this patrol rank among the very best
Of the troupe.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-01-15
Standing of the teams:

Games for tonight: Shore and
Rice; Cuttino and Bryan; Rice and
shore ana Bryan and Cuttino.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-01-15

y man should not buy au uirrlan,
untll he is sure ot It's upkccp. Louis
vile Post.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-01-15
Marriage Licenses.

marriage license has been issued
to +. T. DuIsose and l. a. Thomas, of
Sumter county.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-01-15

Six months ago Scout Master Levi
announced to his troupe that the
scoat winning the most merit badges
during that period OF time would be
presented with Two badges. Mrs.
Mitchell Levi offered one prize and
the scout master the other prize of a
S5 bill. Both of these prizes were
won by Scout Carlton Walsh who has
done excellent work during the last
six months. 1t is the hope and ex-
pectancy Of the troupe that he will
soon be an Eagle Scout OF which
there is only one in the state. These
prizes were presented TO Carleton at
a recent scout meeting.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-01-15

At former meeting of the scouts
Rembert Bultman, Willard Minis and
FELTON, James were initiated into the
scout circle. Every member was
present at this meeting with the ex-;
ception of one scout who happened
TO be ont OF town at this time. After
the initiation ceremonies a refresh
ment course was served consisting of
ice cream, cake, donuts, etc.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-01-20
TAKES EXPOSURE OUT OF
SHOE EXPO AT MIL WAUKEE

At Milwaukee the Palm Beach
show, with two score bathing girls
serving refreshments to delegates,
was ordered abolished by District At
torney w. c. label from it's connection
with the convention of the National
Shoe Retailers association. Investi-
cation alleged a shocking" exposure
of breezy atmosphere" an investiga-
tor said.
H. c. Towle, executive secretary of
the associations convention made the
following statement:
'"The Palm Beach show is still run
ming, the cabaret going full blast, and
we are having a wonderful time. Only
the mattresses are wearing regular
clothes"
The mattresses had been wearing
bathing suits, the district attorney
learned. A number of shoe men also
objected. The district attorneys in
vestigator reported he found fifteen
mattresses in one and two piece bath
ing suits, bare legs and arms, and
without corsets.-Chicago Tribune.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-01-20
BARABOO MAN
CAPTURES MANY
APPLE PRIZES

A. x. Bassett, Baraboo fruit man,
collected "a of the So first prizes that
were awarded Wednesday afternoon at
the apple exhibit of the State Horti-
cultural society, held in the rotunda
of the second floor of the capitol at
Madison. A total OF 25e trays and
1000 plates were entered.
Although several varieties Of fruits
and vegetables were on show, the
exhibition was essentially an apple
one. Cash premiums, ranging from
$3.50 to 81 accompanied the first
prize ribbons in each class, while les
ser amounts were awarded to holders
of second, third and fourt certificates.
The exhibit, occupying as it did
the entire floor space about the no
tunda railing, was the largest ever
staged by the society and has been
viewed by thousands of visitors since
it's installation on Tuesday. Apples
of every size, color and brand were
shown. Professor j. G. Moore acted
as Judge.
Besides the "a first prizes, Mr.. Bas-
sett won second prizes.
Officers Elected
The society reelected J. A. Hays,
Gays Mills president, and Frederic
Cranefeld, Madison, secretary-treas-
urer.
The officers of the Woman's Aux
Hilary elected we're Mrs. A. r. Ras-
mussen, Oshkosh, president; Mrs. S.
B. Sherman, Edgerton, vice-president;
Mrs. w. A. TooIe, Baraboo, secretary
treasurer.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-01-20
ANNUAL MEETING;
TRINITY CHURCH

On Wednesday afternoon and even
ing the annual meeting Of the mem
bers and members of the guilds of
Trinity Episcopal church were held at
the parish house. At $50 in the even
ing picnic supper was served, many
partaking of the repast making it an
ideal evening.
The following officers in the church
were elected:
Wardens-J Van Orden, senior; F.
H. Horstman, junior.
Vestrymen-R. R. Grosinski, w. H.
Hatch, A. R. Reinking, H. f. French,
A. P. Cheek, L. S. Van Orden, H. R.
Ruger, and Charles J. Spencer.
The members of ST. Margaret's
guild elected the following:
President-Mrs. G. L. Spencer
Vice-president-Mrs Matte V. Stew
art.
Treasurer-Mrs. Katherine r. Fish.
er.
Secretary-Mrs. Emma Davis.
The pastor, Rev. r. M. Laurenson,
gave report of the church activities
Of the year, prosperous period. The
members have increased his salary
$500 year The efforts being made
by the rector are highly appreciated
by the members of the organization.
Mrs. Emma Davis reported for ST.
Margaret's guild paying a tribute to
the late Mrs. Louise NJ. Gowan, a
charter member Of the organization
The first society formed by the ladies
of the church was in 1879 and 1873
and was called the Mite Society,""
The officers were Mrs Vittum, Mrs
R. M. Strong, and Mrs. Gowan. In
1879 the society became to Trinity
Church Guild" and in 1889 the present
name was adopted.
An interesting report of the Auxi1-
larry was presented by Mrs. w. II.
Hatch.
A comprehensive and interesting re-
port OF ST. Mary's guild was read by
Dorothy Davenport.