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PublUf ed Wodne-day and Saturday. OCTKKN Pt'HLisHINU COMPANY. IUMTEK, 8. C. Pr ' Trema: $1.10 par ftonum?in advance. NftJUl - Advertisements : One Square first Insertion.$1.00 ?very subsequent insertion.50 Contrscts for thrss months, or longer will bs made at reduced rates. All eommunlcatlons a hieb sub? serve privets Interests will be charged for ss advertisements. Obituaries and tributes of respect SrUl be charged for. The shunter Watchman was found? ed in IliO and the True Southron In lift. The Watchman end Southron low hss the combined circulation snd Influence of both of the old papers, und Is manifestly the best advertising medium In Huenter. ? I'RtiE HI*It \L CREDITS. Senator Owen Out linen system of <o>\ v moo. in AUI. Washington. April IS.?Senator Robert E. Owen, chairman of the sen? ate commlttf,. on banking and cur? rency and a member of the special ru rai credits committee, announced to? day that he Intends to advocate gov? ernment aid in the rural credits legis? lation which will come up in the next esagrsss Senator Owen stated that he has already worked out a system of government aid under which he he Hexes the federal treasury will be amply protected from abuses. He ex? pressed the opinion that the principle Is economically and politically sound. The application of government cred? it or aid. he declared, would be fraught with danger unless sufficient safeguards were afforded to insure the stability of the system and pre? vent abuses. "There is no doubt that a system can be evolved without doing violence to our principles of government or placing the government in the least Jeopardy " said Senator Owen. ' Per? sonal credit, which all the bills thus far proposed have not touched upon, will be one of the bills I expect to push In the next congress. That is a vital portion of the system, and. In or? der to make It as effective as It should 'o?\ it niu. *. !<?? ! .united ? ai> ti mi iae( land credit l<M I Senator Owens favors the organic tion oi coopora'.ive Kfou**i of not los*! thah 20 persons who are to be re? sponsible, each for the other, to a lim? ited extent of personal rural credit, so that every person In the group will be responsible for every loan. The amount to be loaned to Individuals must be limited. The loan must be for pro? ductive purposes, and only In some enterprises which will give security to the group for the investment. The loana should be ->n short tine', com paratlvcfy, such as for bu- imr swine to be fattened for market or the pur? chase of other stock for similar pur? poses. Continuing. Mr. < ?wen said: "The individual v. !u> wants a loan should make his draft on the author? ised officer of the association who should accept it. the acceptance to be forwarded to a federal Institution, maintained In the state for this pur? pose, where it would be discounted at a low rats. '"Provision should be made that when the paying time arrived the notes were paid, and not put in form of an Investment. This does not in an that the person making the loan?for the purchase of stock, as an Illustra? tion?could not make another loan for a short period to complete the trans? action of his part, it vould mean that the notes would be short-time loans and not Investment notes. Hy short time. 1 do not mean Du days, but run? ning from one to two years, and down to as brief a time as N days. They should be made for silos, which will pay for themselves very rapidly; for Incubators fer chickens, for foodstuffs for cattle, or for cattle going to the pens for feeding. ' It Is said that no 2a Americans can bo found who would underwrite the debts of each other. In my .'udi' ment this is not true. The underwrit? ing of these debts for product', for limited sums and short maturity, I ased upon eli ti ;iet? r ind industry, will bind men together who are worth\ and Kite new stabilising fSfWS to mo. clety. I believe in limited government aid sufficiently to put the system aft Its feet, to give it dignity of govern? ment patronage ss well as govern? ment Initiative In oruanlzln.: sub in stltuNon. I'sing the government's credit In a limited manner for tin s,. Institutions would not cost the govern? ment anything. It would stimul i) > in a broad way the productive SASTglei of the Amen? in pi ople applied :o the most responsible of all natural re? sources?agriculture and rural hus? bandry." The plan to erect a Hour mill In tumter has not been abandoned but it is lagging. The wheat from gSjOn than five thousand seres will be re.id\ for the mill within sixty days. A JAPANESE TEA, Congregation of First lluptist Church ? mi 11 a mm ii .it the Pursomigc. For a social time together In the parsonage. Mrs. W. F. Thuyer invites the entire congregation of the First I'.iptist Church to a Japanese Tea, which was enjoyed immediately af? ter the close of the regular Mission? ary Society meeting, the subject being Jupan. The whole lower floor, with its spacious halls and rooms. Wai thrown open en suite, unfolding a scene of unusual loveliness in Japa? nese decorations, planned by the ar? tistic hostess, and beautifully carried out by efficient and willing helpers. Some of Japan's own lovely flowers were there in profusion, and also that high development of harmony in co? lors. Galore were the gaily colored lanterns, fans, umbrellas, scrolls and mottoes, here and there and every? where, while the lighted chandeliers wero softened down by ruffles of Jap? anese red crepe paper, festoons of the graceful wisteria, whose language is most appropriately "Welcome." were tastefully suspended from tables, mantles and chandeliers, With a wealth of broad-faced, laughing pan sies arranged beautifully in cut glass dishes on tables. The old mahogany furnished dining room was in white decorations, being mostly the pure white lilliea of France. The gracious hostess received in an Imported Japanese wisteria crea? tion; and. also, in line with her were the officers of the Society, President Mrs. T. E. White, vice-president Mrs. Myers. ' rs. Singleton and Mrs. Lebby. By Miss Rose they were ushered into the parlor to be presented to tho beautiful Empress Kimonner (Mrs. Marion Scott) in flowing robes of red and white, the national colors of the Flowery Kingdom, and to the ladies in waiting, who were Mies Williams, Miss Sturgeon and Mrs. Ralph Hill. After swearing love and loyalty to their beloved Empress and Queen of Hearts they were conducted to the dining room by Miss Shelley, where the tea table was gracefully presided over by Mrs. China and Mrs. Kilgo, to be refreshed with "the cup that cheers but not Inebriates" to the hearts con? tent .waited on by many blushing Hebe?, so bright and fresh looking in their flowered kimonas, bright and gay sashes and gorgeous chrysan? themums, while the pretty little Jap? anese butterfly Jaoquelln Btoudt nlre BJOAMOd e\ery one with her ?Kfppjngl andV daftcing around lrom flower to I .'lower aippmg their sheets. Hare too! in thia .?atoU^mc dl.iing room sat . "Mother" Thayer, as she is affection? ately called, and though within a few days of her eighty-first birthday, never could have looked more lovely than she did then, gowned in an elegant black satin. Hut where the guests seemed more attracted to than any corner of the place was the beautifully decorated nook of the fruit punch, in charge of two Japanese, blackeyed beauties, Miss Camilla Kllgore and Mrs. Sibert, nee Misb Ronnie Brown, who for so many years was the idolized bonnie bairn of the same parsonage. Their constumes were in keeping with their popularity, and their wit and repar? tee as sparkling as the beverage they served. Among the out of town guests were Mrs. Ali ? Mrfauly, of Chester; Mrs. Samuels, of Edgofleld; Mrs. Darby, of Columbia, and Miss Ethel Ferrell of Greenville. If, In the Police Court. I > <rs In the police court today wer.-: Gregg Wright and Jim Martin, fighting. Wright plead guilty and was given a sentence of $.10 or 14 days, while Martin was dismissed. A second charge against QrOO| Wright and Boa Martin for lighting 1 I I postponed until tomorrow be cause of the absence of witnesses. Mrs. w. b. Coatee, white, was tried for disorderly conduct, found guilty, and given a sentence of $loo or If days. Gregg Wright plead guilty to the t barges of being drunk, disorderly and cursing and Was glVOn I sentence ofI * ! . ..| If dt PI "ti ? neb ( barge. Johnaon Jenkins plead guilty lo "hoboing a train'1 und was given a sentence of ISi or days, Plckncy Thomas, speeding automo? bile, paid a tine of $.".00. Charleston, April IS.?The Oeor? ula-Carollna Betgtai relief ship St. Helena has arrived at Rotterdam, bet port t.i ?Iis? barge, according to c abled advtcea The British steamer made the Dutch port through Whloh her 7."do tons of foodstuffs will llow into Helglum OH Saturday. TO LEA 11 GREAT FIGHT. i.oigtm u? llcud Typh)tt? Expedition. Waatilngtoa), April IS,?Burgeon General Oorgai of the army probably win ? oat pt the Rockefeller founda? tion*! offer that ha become Its gen? eral advtaer t<? public sanitation and control <>t epidemics. Tho foun? dation dealros Gen. Gorgas lo take charge ol the Agni against typhus In Bervla, and ?t was learned today that I officials hoi belle? ? he e 111 do so, TICKETS* GOING RAPIDLY. Those Who Have Pledge* Should Sc - ??uro Their ChaUtaUO'lg Tiekets -Now. It is announced by Mr. H. L, Birch ard, secretary of the Sumter Chau tauqua committee, that there is a, great demand for ChautaUQUa tickets' from those w ho did not make pledges for them last year and for this reason those who pledged themselves for tiekets should secure them at once. Already the committee has sold more tickets than they had to spare outside of those which were pledged and they will have to order some more for sale, if all the pledged tiekets are called for. As these tickets are pledged, the committee cannot go ahead and sell them until the persons signing for them are heard from. Those tickets above this number, if they have to he ordered, and it seems probable that they will be, w ill cost $2.50 instead of $2.<)0 each, as the committee agreed with the Chautau qua people for only 1,000 and they will have to sell others they secure at the higher price. PLANS FOR CHILDREN'S WORK. To he Followed on All Rcdpnth Chau tuuquu* this Season. Dr. W A. Colledge, director of the Educational Department of the Red path Chalutauquas, announces a change which is to be made in the children's work during the present season. A method has been adopted for presenting stories, folk dancing and games to children in a more sys? tematic manner. On the first day the young women in charge of this work at each Chautau qua will tell Indian folk tales and teach the children a few of the sim? ple folk dances of the Indians. On the second day there Will be Russian folk tales and Russian folk dancing; on the third day German folk tales and dances and on the fourth day Scandinavian folk tales and dances. The children's Workers will also be ready to give to the parents in each community two informal talks on such subjects as "The Place of the Story in tho Education of a Child" and "The Value of Play in the Moral Develop? ment of Children." Frost in Georgia. Atlanta, April IS.?Light iiLst* ov cured In northern Georgia lids morr. ing It is believed no damage resulted. To MOLO CLOSING EXERCISES. 1 Stone Mill Graded School Ends Year's Work. The Klone Mill graded school, one of the largest and most efficient col? ored schools In the county, will hold its closing exercisea on April isth to 21st at the school house on the Po callo road, An Interesting program has been arranged for the occasion, as follows: Sunday. April 18th. 4 P. M.?Annual sermon?Rev. U. S. G. tDongans, I). D, pastor Clinton Chapel. A. M. E. Z. church. Sumter, 8. C Tuesday, April 20th. 8.30 P. M.?Exercises of the pri? mary department. Wednesday, April 21st. 8.:i0 P. M.?Exercisea of the inter? mediate department. Thursday, April 22d. 8.;J0 P. M. ?Exercisea of the ad? vanced grades. The public is cordially invited to all of these exercises. Admision 10c each night. J. C. Stuart. Principal. Miss Annie M. Sanders, Miss Mary L) Sampson. Miss Lottie B. DeLorme, Miss Julia A. Perry. Industry, 1 F. C. Stonsy, Chm. local board, j All exercises will he held in the school auditorium. Public Notice The regular spring examination for j teachers will take place in the County Court Hduse, Friday, May 7th. begin? ning at 9 o'clock. The questions will he taken from the text-books taught in the public schools of the State. J. H, HATN8WORTH, County Superintendent of Education. I>R. Z. F. IIIGIISMITII?Eyesight specialist, is at 106 West Hampton Ave., I>r. Baker's old infirmary, every Monday. Eye examinations and glass fitting a specialty. Geo H. Hurst, Undertaker mil Embalmer. Prompt IMesMea to D?v or Nif st Celle Ar I. Craig Old S'-:?d. H. Maio lones Mfli,r2ci Things You'll Need to Brighten Your You'll ? Find Unusual Satisfaction in Choosing Rugs, Carpets. Curtains and Draperies From Our Splendid Assort ments. Springtime is homo-brightening time? it's not far away so you'd better (Jo your choosing now. lx>ok around jour home and you'll surely lind several things in nearly every room that need re> placement. <>r perhnps entire re;an?shing is necessary. Our slocks arc resplendent with the newest and best styles in rugs, mattings, curtains and drai>erios of all kinds but of only one quality?THOROUGHLY RELIABLE. Prior* are very moderate, even beyond your expectations. Now While you can do so leisurely is the lime to scelct the}' new tlungs which houscelcaniiig shows you need. Rugs and Mattings in New Patterns Here is a complete new stock of tlm most desirable sorts you're likely to see and not the least of the advantages in selecting hero may be found in our very reasonable prices. New Curtains and Draperies All the attractive new patterns are shown in tl?s largje new stock. Brighten your home* for spring with new curtains and draperies! Prices are as you aspect?reasonable! O'Dc nell? Co. Put Your Price & Pia It's Yours! This $300 Piano is a standard make How Much Will You Give For It? At The Wreck Store This $300 Piano You can buy it at your own price At The Wreck Store This $300 Hallet & Davis Make Piano Will be Sold to the Highest bidder, Monday, May 10th, 1915. Go to the Wreck Store, examine the piano, try it to your own satisfaction, then go to your home and decide what you would give for it, put your bid in an envelope, with $5 cash or check (to show your good faith), seal the bid and send to Wallace & Moses' Insurance Office, and on Monday, May 10, all the bids will be opened by Messrs. Wallace and Moses, and the highest bidder will get the piano, regardless of the amount. Should your bid be the highest, you can pay 1-3 cash, 1-3 in 6 months, 1-3 in 12 months. Should your bid not be the highest, your $5.00 will be returned to you by Wallace & Moses. Here is Your Chance to Get a Fine Piano at Your Own Price. Boston's oldest and biggest manufacturers make this piano and it's fully guaranteed by them. More than 200 are now in use in Sum tor. Should ? or more tie for the highest bid?the first received will win. No bids opened before May 10th, but all bids will be numbered as they are received by Messrs. Wallace and Moses. CUT THIS OUT mi.-! Kumtcr, s. ?. Mrssis, Wallace A Moses, Ramtar, s. c. I eiielo-.* herewith $5.00 to show I mean l>li>lttcsH. I bid S.for the piano, and If my Iml I? the highest, I ajpwe pa) the balance of my ???<?. according to the terms <>r contest. sign. Street. City.'. it. r. i). S. I. TILL, Factory Distributor, Sumter, S. C. WRECK STORE.