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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-09-30
A Fan wedding,
(call1nahia St4fe.l

One Of the foremost society
events Of the autumn is heralded
by invitations which We're. issued
yesterday by. Mr.. and Mrs Eugene
c. MeGregor to the marriage. of
their daughter. Margaret Wells. to
Thomas Belton Boyle, of Sumter, at
Trinity church on the evening Of
october 12 at $3.50 O'Clock.
This viii be the second big we'd
ding in Trinity that week, Miss
Grace Gibbes'' to Ralph Nesbit of
Georgetown being two nights be-
fore The two brides are close
friends and Miss McGregor is to be
one of Miss Gibbes, bridesmaids.
Intending Miss McGregor viii be
her sister, Miss Daisy McGregor, as
maid Of honor, and the following
bridesmaids: Misses Adele Weston.
Isabel Wells, Neel Reynolds Of
Greenwood, Mary Grier Of Green
wood, Guile Melton, Leila Elliott,
Eliza beth: Heath and Marie Mat.
thews.
Barnes Boyle of Sumter will be
his brothers best man and the 9TH
er men OF the wedding party will
be Roland Boyle Of Sumter, an
other brother; Edward Tatum of
McColi Carlisle Stuckey of. Dalzell,
Richard Singleton Of Columbia,
Gray; Moore OF Greenwood, George
B. Wells Of Columbia, A. T. Moore
OF R;dgeway, O. 3. Simmons Of
Laurens, George Carlisle of Rock
Hill and Henry Fair. .Jr.
The wedding will be followed. by
a small reception at the home of
DR.. and Mrs. McGregor on Pick
ems street.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-09-30

The system of, hard surfaced
highways that are now being con-
structed in this county will, when
completed, extend to every section
Of the county, ten roads radiating
from Sumter TO the county line.
The system as planned will have
between one hundred and one hun
dred and thirty-fve miles of par-
ed roadway. The roads are being
built with a width over all Of thirty
feet from ditch to ditch, with an
eighteen or sixteen foot hara-sur-
faced roadway in the center. On
either side Of the hard surfaced
roadway. the road is filled with
earth, sloping gently to the bitches.
The weak point of the road, is the
earth fills on either side of the
paving and unless they are sodded
down with Bermuda grass as quick
ly as possible there will be the
necessity for constant repairs when
the soil washes away. 1t would
cost something to get the grass, but
it would he. economy IN the long
run
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-09-30
A. A. GERALD
is WINNER

Columbia, Sept. 26.-With ap-
proximateiy Is votes still unreport-
ed a, "A. Gerald. Of Columbia, was
today reneminated TO the house
OF representatives with a majority
OF S45 votes. over his opponent
White Evans. OF this city. Ger
aid received 2,67S votes and Evans
1888.
Representative Gerald is ore of
the labor leaders of Columbia and
is president Of the local street car
mems unions. He has had exten-
sive legislative experience rs chair
man of the railroad committee OF
the house. Mr.. Evans operates
filing station here.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-09-30
RUSSIAN REDS
WARN ALLIES
Moscow Soviet Demands That
They Have Voice IN Near
East Settlement

Moscow, Sept. 2s-Soviet Rus
sia. in note addressed to Eng
land, France, Italy, Greece, Rl-
mania, .Iugo-Slayia, Bulgaria and
Egypt, proposing an immediate.
conference designed to find q soln-
ton of the Near East situation,
warns the European powers against
ignoring the interests of those:
countries directly interested in the
freedom Of the Dardanelies.
The note, which was dispatched
by Acting Foreign Minister Kara :
khan. declares that. as none Of the
European powers is taking. propef
steps to preyent develepnenr:;
which appear likely to draw the
entire series Of countries address,
ed into war. the Soviet government:
considers that only an immediate,
and powerful Intervention can To-.
catize the affair and possibly save,
southeastern Europe from q ne!y'
Outbreak OF blooashed.
The note reiterates that Russia
viii refuse to recognize any de-
|eision unless she is a party to the
agreement.
.The Soviet government" SAYS
the note. considers the basis o.
events in the Near East hinges op
the question, which is recognition
for the Turkish peoples right to
the actual restoration OF Turkish
sovereignty over the Turkish eap-
|ital of constantinople and the
Straits.
.The freedom of the Straits the
note continues, .is necessary pr.-
marily to the Black sea ports, &c
Russia and her allied republics,
and embracing the greater part OF
the Black sea coast. =
The note details the Russo-Turk-
| ish agreement of 1921, which de-
clared for the international status
of the Straits fof trading purposes
About the time this agreement was
reached. it adds. the victorious pow
Fers. of, the world war had secog-
nized only their own interest so far
as the Straits We're concerned, dis
regarding Russia altogether
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-09-30
Death.

Mr.. John A. Scarborough died
at the Tourney Hospital Thursday
morning after long illness, aged
about sixty-two years. He was a
son Of the late Newell b. Scar
borough of Elliotts and spent. his
early life in Bishopville and vi
cinitv. but had been a. resident Of
this city for a number of years.
He is survived by one brother,
Mr.. w. ". Scarborough OF ElAotts
and one sister, Mrs. Theodore
Richburg Of Clinton, S. c. He was
twice. married. his first wife who
was Miss Hattie Rogers. Of Horns
dale, Pa, living only a year. after
marriage; his second wife who was
Miss Alice Spencer. died in 1920.
The funeral services viii be held
at the Bishopbille Presbyterian
cemetery at 1880 o'clock tomor-
row, Friday, morning.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-09-30
nisnoprille News items.

Bisnopville, Sept. 25. The
weather has been very favorable for
nieSing cotton and gathering hay,
and our farmers are making good
nsa OF it. Nearly ali Of the cotton
IS out OF the fields. The hay crop
is unusually good The corn crop
also is very good. Pinders are fine
and being gathered. Potatoes
promised web, but the dry wealth
er will cut the yield.
The old veterans and the girls OF
the SOS were delightfully."- entertain.
ed At the elegant home Of Mrs. NJ.
B. Mccutchen by the g. d. C..s
from e TO S p M. The exercises
Msse opened with prayer by DE-.
MeIver pastor Of the Presbyteriaa
church. Among the honored
guests, was our next governor the
Hon. T. G.. Mcleod. who made as
ga excellent address Then we en-
5oyed most excellent music, both
vocal and Instrumental by accom-
pushed rpusicaanss after which de-
lightfuf refreshments were served, !,
s all OF which we enjoyed to the
fullest and our old hearts were
made glad. Among the visitors
we're Mrs. ]. j. Dargan Of State
burg and Mrs. c. c. Reid Of Char
lesion.
s It was very pleasant to meet
come OF our old friends and acr
quaint nfances. whom we had not met
for years A number OF the motk-
ers and daughters were debarred
1sem attendance by age and in-
frmities.
we are holding our third pri-
mary today to elect one member
of the house. The race is between
sfr Chewing and Mr. Meose,
which Will soon be decided:
Court was OF short duration here
fiais term. only lasting one day.
Our schools have the largest a.
tendance ne have ever had, and do
ings exeelIeets work. Z
As 8 result Of the election to-
day cheWning Vas elected over
Il a Moore by near 400 aajosi.ss.
Three boxes to be heard from.
which viii nos affeet the count verY
mach
The competition between the
sinners was 50 great that they are
neM ginning Tor one dollar per bale
without, or Two dollars with bag
giRg and ties added
sdr. HarroN OF Cheraw
wished at the home Of H. w Scott
today He is an old travelling ran
and reports business as inapceytng.
Nest OF our people are very much
pleased at the result OF the else-
ton. :: ~.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-09-30
TOWN AND COUNTY NEWS
Minutes City Council.

The regular meeting Of council
was held in the council chamber
at six o'clock Tuesday. there being
nresent the mayor and both coun-
cllmen. The minutes of the call
ed meeting OF September 18th
were. read and approved as correct
ed. The payingtbond ordinance was
given its second reading:
In connection with the work OF
paving to be done in accordance
with this ordinance. it was de-
cided by. council to advertise for
bids from engineers, such bids TO
be received up to s O'clock p. m.
OF October 10th, 1922.
The following resolution was Of
fered by Councilman Raf1eld and
approved by council:
Whereas, God, in His infinite
wisdom. has removed from our
midst Mr.. August Schilling,. and
Whereas, Mr.. .schilling has for
many years discharged with faith
fulness his duty a, pumper IN
charge Of the municipal pumping
station OF the city of Sumter,
therefore. be it resolved:
First, That in the death of Mr..
sehi,iing the city of santer has
lost a valuable employee who was
ever faithful to his duty, and
whose Loyalty to his employers and
fidelity to duty we would COM
mend.
Second, That a copy of these
resolutions. be made. a. part Of the
minutes Of this meeting of City
Council. and that a. copy, attested
by the. clerk, he septsto the family
OF Mr.. Sehilling.
The clerk was authorized to ex-
change the Wales adding machine
now in use IN the clerks Office. fo1
a new machine of the same make
to cost $3.50. less an allowance OF
.$100 for the old machine. and
per cent. discount for CASH
81 In connection with the collection
of taxes under execution by the
chief OF police, council directed
that the chief OF police be placed
under a bond Of 100000. Z
After a discussion OF other roa-
tine matters, council adjourned.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-09-30
Murder Rather Than Pay Taxis
Fare.

Columbia, Sept. Startling
announcements" are promised by
officials in connection with the ar
rest Of two white men here, eharg-
e9 with the murder of a negro taxi
driver. Cannon in March ofyl921..
The two men are Andrew Roberts
and Jesse Cooper. the former a.
nine months convict ia the peni-
tentiary, tile latter held now in the.
Richland jail, have both confessed
to the killing. but each says the.
other fired the fatal shot. They.
killed the driver when they found
they did not have SIS with whicE
to pay the taxi bill. they had ac-;
eulnulated on a long ride with hina.
ia search Of liquor, which they
expected to sell. *
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-09-30
BEQUEST FOR THE
ROPER HOSPITAL
Charleston Woman Leaves
Part of Estate Far Charity,

Charleston. Sept 525.-Tbe will Of
Mary Jane Ross, a wealthy woman
OF this city, who died August 16,
was filed for probate today, and its
feature was the provision made for:
Roper hospital of Charleston,
which is bequeathed through the
Medical society of South Carolina;
100000 in cash for. the eenstruc-
ton of branch to be known as
the Ress-Henry branch OF Roper
hospital; the surplus income from
property OF the estate in this city,
after certain payments are made in
maintaining the Ross Memorial q
public museum to. be established
at the Ross residence on the BATE,
tery, and in addition the hospitaf
is to get one-haH of the residue,
which is said to. be very large, one
unconfiraed report estimating the.
total value of the estate at around
$4,000, 900. The Presbyterian hos
pitaI at Philadelphia getsss26, J, 600
and the other half of. the residue,
Other requests include $4,000 TO
the South Carolina. Historical So
eiety, $4,000 to the Historical So
ciety OF Philadelphia: and $780,
600 or so to Individuals. NO official
estimate Of the value. of the. estate
was available today, but apparent.
~ Roper. hospital viii eventually
benefit .impressiyely. Alfred Huger
Of Charleston. is one Of the execu-
tors. the two others being a. Phila-
delphian, Charles sanderson. and a
trust company Of that city.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-09-30
Council of. Farm Women.

The Sumter County Council Of
Farm Women will hold an im-
portant monthly meeting at four
O'clock, next Saturday afternoon,
September Goth al. Sumter Cham
ber- OF Commerce at which mat
ters OF more than ordinary I'M
portance Will be presented for con-
sideration. Mrs. L. E. Leavell,
president of. this council urges ev-
cry member to be present. The
Sumter County Council of Farm
Women is very valuable organiza-
ton and has done some mighty
fine. work in helping to solve do
mestic.s social, and general eco
naynic problems.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-09-30
SURVEY OF
NAVY YARDS.

Washington, Sept. .21-Ihe Sec
retary OF the Navy DENLY has sent
the following Official instruction to
Rear Admiral Hugh Rodman, chair.
man of the recently appointed spec
iaI board which is called to meet
here next Monday to consider and
make reconm edations concerning
the shore Establishments of the.
navy. -.
s "a board OF which you are SEN.
Tor member, and which Rear Ad-
mirals Ashley II Robertson, ". V.
Pratt. John D. Beuret, and Cap
tains A., Z. Willard, j. T. ,Tomp-:
k:ns and R. E. Rakenus, United
States Navy, are members. and
Ralph NJ. Griswold. commander q.
s. Recorder. Will convene at 10
o'clock a. m., October ., 1922, at
the Navy Department. Washington,
D. c., for the purpose Of eonsid-
!ering and making recommenda-
tions concerning the shore estab-
,ishments Of the navy with a view
to the fixing Of a definite and sta
bic policy in regard thereto.
.4The. board viii recommend the
basis. yards and stations it con-
siders necessary to the mainte-.
nance of the efficiency of the feet
and its effective operation in peace
and war It VIII report specifically
its recommendations as to (a) the
shore stations and parcels Of i'm
proved and unimproyed real estate
nov II the custody OF the Navy
Department which It considers will
not either in peace Or war contrib
ute to the maintenance Of the eff
ciency of the feet or to its effect
i've operation.
"(b) The shore stations that un-
der present conditions it considers
should be kept in operation for the
efficient maintenance and effective
operation Of the feet.
sc" The shore stations that
should be retained but Kept closed
OF on a reduced operation basis.
yet ready for service in the even.
of an emergency.
I'd" Shore stations in addition to
those recommended under 'b' and
{c) above that are in the opinion
of the board necessary for the ef-
fectiye operation of the feet in
peace and war including recon-
nendations as to their location and
characteristics.
"e' Shore stations that mty be
closed, reduced or disposed of VIXEN
the shore stations recommended
under (d) have been created.
The recommendations of the
beard should be accompanied by a
complete statement of considera-
tons governing its. conclusions.
Should the.genera1 plans. OF the
shore establishment recommended
by the board contemplate the con-
struction of floating dry docks, . it
is directed that the report of the
board include specific reeemmen-
dations as to the number and
size.
The board Will exclude from
consideration shore stations To-
Gated in insural possessions where
under the limitation of armament
treaty the status quo at the same
OF signing OF the treaty must be
maintained"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-09-30

Thomson. Ga. Sept. 2S.-Beneatll
Il clear sky and blazing sun the
hody of United States Senator Thos.
f. Watson came home and was
laid to rest in the soil Of McDuf-
fie county rs hundreds Of his coun-
trymen from Georsia's backwoods.
united with the prominent officials
in paving the last tribute TO his
memory. Brief and simple We're
the funeral services at the. Watson
home, but every honor within the
province Of the town was paid to
the departed senator.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-09-30

Los Angeles, Sept. 2o.-1nsantty
will be the defense of Mrs. Clara
Philips. charged with beating
Mrs. Alberta Meadows. twenty
year-old widow 10 death with q
hammer. was disclosed when her
counsel submitted copies of. inter
rogatories addressed to residents in
Texas regarding the alleged lapses
OF sanity on the part Of the de-
fandant. .s..-.-.-..
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-09-30

! Sumter county has no school at
tendance officer to enforce the
compulsory school law, and the
duty OF enforcing the law devolves
Apon the trustees OF the respective
school districts. Unless the trus-
ices pay strict attention, to the pro-
vision OF the school law requir-
ing them TO enforce the attendance
Of children OF school age, the en-
rollnaent and average attendance
viii fail Off.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-09-30
War Scare Fails
To Shake Markets.
Developments During Week
& Reasonably Satisfactory
. Wheat Prices Higher

.5s New york. Sept. 24.-Despise
nervousness in the security mar
kets, domestic industrial and hzan-
cial developments during the. past
week continue reasonably .satisfac-
tory.
Talk Of war in Europe over
Turkish troubles, which conserva-
tive quarters. considered oytr-
drawn, was a disturbing inauen:e,
Sbuf served to rally grain prices ap-
preciably. December whe3. rose
a high as 1.99 3-S. ten ,cen.s above
the recent low. This advance: was
accompanied not only by q change
i'm speculative sentiment, bat by
considerable foreign buying, which
is quite natural at at this season.
Further gains kave been reported
by the steel industry. More blast
furnaces. haze been placed in oD-
Grafton and. steel making has IN
creased TO approximately .65 per
cent of capacity. This recovery.
which is better than had been an
tieipated, has been ACCOMPANIED by
a. settling down Of the steel market
in prices. Recent extreme pre-
miums for quick delivery are dis
appearing and more stable basis
or business developing. The pres
.ent rate Of production while below
war expanded capacity is greater
than in any year. before the war.
The. Improvement in steel eper-
atieus has been made possible by
an easier coal situation. Bitamfn-
Gus production has been. pushed
well beyond ten million tons q
week and supplies. are now fairly
comfortable. Recognition OF this
fact. appears in the Interstate, Com
naerce Commissions lifting OF Ger
tain of it's priority restrictions.
Car loading statistics also: are
satisfactory. indicating that the
railroads are still expanding IN
traffic movement .te. new high lev
els since the fall of 1920. While
the number of cars. loaded during
the week ended September 3, is
nearly 100000 less than in the pre-
vious year. the loss is more than
accounted for by. the Labor Day
holiday. Taking the figures as
they stand. however, the movement
of general merchandise and mis-
.cellaneous freight was 100000 cars
greater than during the cores
ponding week a year ago.
Disregarding a rise in the sensi-
tive call money rate. on the New
York Exchange to per cent, whic ch
seems to have been due to tax col
lection operations, the tone OF the
money market has become slightly
hrmer. Bankers acceplances eon-
mand one-Quarter of per cent
more now than few weeks ago.
The explanation lies partly in the
increase. in the volume OF bills.
which has been contributed to by
heavy inportations, which are sea-
sonal and some Of which have been
in anticipation of the change II
the tariff. At the. same time it
would appear that foreign balances
have been Withdrawn from this
market, probab for use in pur-
chasing grain and raw materials.
No sharp rise in, money rates is,
however, anticipated.
Confirming previous indications,
the bureau Of labor's index of
wholesale commodity prices for Au-
gust shows no change. Fuel and
metals We're practically the only
groups to advance. and the. effect
of these increases was Offset by
losses in food and farm products.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-09-30

The Sumter Gas and Power
Co. have moved their Office and
show room from South Main
street TO their new Office, recently
completed. on West Liberty street.
next TO the Anchor Motor Co The
new Office is well equipped and the
show room presents an attractive
appearance
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-09-30
TWO KILLED;
IN COLLISION
WITH TRAN
Two Charlotte Men Lose Life.
in Automobile Wreck s

Charlotte; Sept. rs Two 's;s.sss Ear-l
..iotte men. Robert q. HAYES. 2Iss
West Tenth street and George
Blum, 7eS Worthingtoa ayenae;
We're killed when the -antonaobiie
IN which they were riding Mas
istruck by Southern passenger train
No. 81, near Linwood Crossing be-
tween Spencer and Lexington ea5qy
Tuesday. ~
Their Liberty automonaBile be-
Iieved to be owned BY RIan Ras
entirely demolished
The men were identified by atstt
ters, and other papers in their
!! pockets. 81:
/ 1t was reported at the aheee Of
THE Southern RaiIway here fhaEs
persons standing near the erosss
tried to stop: the autolnofiIe lNf
their warnings were seen teD
Ito be needed ssS,
/ Mr.. Hayes was Killed out -risft
land Mr.. Blum died while beg
taken to q Hospital IN saiishslEy
! The Identity Of Blum was
! lished through: The records at f6ss
city hall OF the automobile HceHs
numbers The. machlnz bors IS
| Charlotte license 10: 4z35 slsissa
! was purchased by RAim
/ ar Blum is agent for he
umph Electric company ef fsss1
e.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-09-30

Washington, Sept, 2S.-A pen
sion increase from fifty TO seventy
two dollars a month for civil and
Mexican war veterans was planned
by Republican leaders in congress.
The bin for providing the increases
has passe dthe senate Senator Bur-
sum, Republican, Of New Mexico
the author. says it has been prom
ised that it will be passed by the
house soon after it convenes.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-09-30

The books of registration will
be open Monday. Tuesday and
Wednesday of next week, October
2nd. 3rd and 4th. 1t is the duty
of every unregistered Democrat to
apply for and obtain a certificate Of
registration.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-09-30
Forfeits Fifty Dollar Bond.

Daisy Harris, colored. who was
arrested on the charge of storing
and selling liquor and released on
$50 bond. failed to appear for trial
in Recorder Harby's court Tues
day, and the bond was declared
forfeited,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-09-30

Preparations for the annual
Sumter county fair are being
speeded np and first class fair will
be- held. It is planned to hold the
fair on the Old grounds on West
Liberty Street.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-09-30

The concrete bridge at Whites
Mi,l is nearing competitor, but
bridge work in Scape Ger and
Rocky Bluff swamps, on the Mayes-
vile road is still far from compile
fien.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-09-30
SHOULD EXTEND
TjHREEfMIIE LIMIT
Attorney Fer Anti-Saloon
League Gives Opinion

Washington, Sept. 26.-The at
tention the officials of the Anti
Saloon League are giving the az
tivities Of the prohibition navy out
side the three-mile limit is evil
dencea by the dissemination from
league headquarters of an opinion
of Wayne Wheeler, general counsel,
supporting the right OF the Unit
ed States to extend the fhree-,a:le
limit TO prevent liquor smuggling" ."
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-09-30

Mr. L. D. Jennings shipped a
car load of hogs from his farm TO
Baltimore "a few days ago.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-09-30

Washington. Sept. 2s.-The cab
met decided to restrict prohibition
enforcement operations within the
three mile. limit. except where ships
beyond are in communication with
the shore.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-09-30

Ahmedabad. British India. Sept.
% (By the Associated Press)-A
large meeting WIS held today ;it
which resolutions We're adopted
protesting against Great Rritai:l
sending forces to Constantincple
and the Dardanelles. Threats were
made to aid the Turks by joining
them on the battlefield if war vas
declared against Turkey.