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r?bilah?d Wednesday ami Saturday ?BY? v&nacs pprushinu company. ?UMTKK, ft, C */ lt.lt p?r Aon urn?la advance. t ?qua*? Ural lasartloa.$1.00 subsequent Insertloa.60 Contracts for three months, or will be 'aads at reducad rates. All communication* ?hieb sub private Interest* will be charged r as advefftlseaaeats* Obttuirtaa aad tributes of reepact| for. iSS? Walch man was fouud llt# and the True 80 a thron In Watchman and Southron the combined circulation and of both of the old papers, li saealfeetry the beet advertising hi I Where 1 ducutlon Fulls. All over the country, at ever-in? creasing cost, we are constructing splendid Udldings for the service of primary and higher instruction of all the children and young men and wo? men. We are training teachers from the scholastic standpoint, and are try? ing to make the schools serve 'n a better way the Individual prepara? tion for Industry, commerce, and agri? culture. Hut we are almost wholly falling to utilise the educational sys? tem for the specific training of citizens In their various duties us such. The eonsequence is that the standards and methods of our political and organized life are lower than those of our private life. There Is perfect consistency be? tween the Ideals of those who glori? fy peace, and the aims of those who would train every American boy to be ready to help maintain peace in any time of emergency or danger. We are not getting anything like the social and public values that we ought to be reaping from our Investment in schools and education. Scholarship la not popular In our universities and col? lege*. Athletic life furnishes no prop? er outlet, because It is vicarious and quant-professional. A few young gladiators monopolise the athletic ac? tivity of our Institution??, and the vast majority are tsught t> look on and yell for the malnteance of college or school spirit Thus our sreat Institutions, though mor* und gtifsj costly |g their a;> peli.ummtx an?! maintenance arc pain? fully ?w?re that they are not pr iJuc Ing tho results that ought to be mani? fest, Many of their xtudenin?a pos? sible majority?cannot write a well phrased or correctly spelled letter. They do not know Bible, or Shakes? peare, or Charles Dickens. They ans not capable of reading the editor? ial page of a good newspaper. This criticism does not apply to all, but to what In at leaat a good many large Institutions must Include fully half of the undergraduates. It would be un? just to locate blame In any specific quarter. The faults He deep In our current life, snd are widespread. There are great resources of worth and of power latent in those very youths who do not And themselves absorbed In the study of textbooks, or held to discip? line by the sternness of the football coach. Hut there Is a gospel of social and public duty, accompanied by cer? tain practical applications, that might be used to bring out the e.irnestncHH and personal worth of thousands of these young men. They should be strongly Impressed with the gravity of the Issues of this momentous time in which we live. Without much If any additional burden to the taxpayers, every one ..f these students of high schools, normal schools, colleges, and universities could he so taught and trained a* to be well prepared to exer? cise many of the ususl. and some of the unsual. duties of citizenship. Such training would i>enef)t students In their health and morals, would give them a finer sense of private as well as public duty. and would furnish th?-m with various kinds of practical ?sparlenee and knowledge that weuhl redound to the welfare of our political and governmental life.?Review of Reviews for September. W. C. T. 1'. Minting*. The members of the Women' | Chris? tian Temporance Union of jsjnstcf ounly will hold their meetings and declamation ggsjtggtl at various places In the county, as follows: Bethel Bchoolhouse, Privateer, Thursday. Sept. 9, at M p. tn. Onwcgo, Methodist church, Friday. Bept. 10. at 8 p. mi. Imlzeil. Methodist church. Sunday. Sept. 12, at 11 a m. Hethe*da chim h, llanood, Sunday. Bept. 12, at 6 p. m. Revolt In Yucatan. Washington, Bept. fi.?Another se? rious outbreak Involving a revolt against Carran/.a for the tOSJtrel or Yueatan. wn reported today by Unit? ed States Consul Canada, at Vera Pros. Six hundred Carran/.lstas at Progre?f?o mutlned, killing the newly appointed governor and a few others. Government Will Ruck the Hunks; Now Will steaks Bark ike Farmer. Tho cotton nituution Is clearing and brightening every day. The effect of England's contraband order had been fully discounted in advance and pro? duced no further depression. Now the clear-cut message of Mr. Harding of the Federal Reserve board und the ringing letter of President Wilson make another point perfectly f laln. That point is that the govern* i o>nt is going to back the banks and It demands that the banks back the farmer. President Wilson's vigorous ("eclaration in behalf of low Interest rates on cotton loans Is especially no? table. The thing to do is for farmers in every neighborhood to organize, for? mally or Informally, and lind out Just what the local banks will do. Last year It was repeatedl. stated by the minority of bankers who were willing to lend money on cotton, that few farmers applied for such loans. Let not that be said this year. We must keep the crop from being rushed to market at present prices, and that means that farmers must avail themselves of all the cooperation af? forded by banks?for many owners must have advances in order to meet pressing obligations. And remember this: It hurts prices just as much for your neighbor's crop to be rushed to market as for your own crop to be. Consequently we should have neigh? borhood action everywhere, with the stronger farmers joining to help the weaker ones. "If It were only twelve months later and our Federal Reserve banking sys? tem were In operation," Secretary Mc Adoo said to the writer a year ago, "we could handle this cotton situation without any trouble.' That system Is In operation now, it is on trial, and the United States government posi? tively asserts that the banks can finance the crop?and at reasonable Interest charges?if they will. It's up to the system and the banks. And we appeal to them to see that aid is ex? tended?not primarily to the com? mercial and speculative classes, but to the man at the bottom, the man whose sweat and labor actually pro? duced the cotton. And unless such aid Is extended, It Is only fair to say that somehow or other we are going to get a system that will recognize its duty to agriculture as well as to com? merce, manufactures and transporta? tion and that the whole agricultural South will at oflCS mo?" With hurt - eunc-llke fore* io an abb >Jutely ne* .1 |g banking;\\.gre*hi .i Fann? er. An Appeal to Citlaens. We are engaged in a supreme effort to rid the State once and for all of the evil effects of the sale of liquor. The approaching election is the most im? portant which this State has held in a quarter of a century. It is of the ut? most Importance that every citizen should go to the polls prepared to cast his own ballot, and also prepared to give his time and his energies and his best judgment to obtaining a full attendance of his neighbors at the polls on election day. In i'ohaif of the moral welfare; In behalf of the physical welfare of the present and future generations of the State; and in behalf of the financial prosperity of our -State, we appeal to every citizen to register his own con? viction and to make the majority against liquor so great that there may be no doubt as to the real senti? ment of this State, and as to the power and influence back of the en? forcement of the law after it is voted. (Signed) Steering Committee for South Carolina. Heath. Mrs. Sallie E. Hlandlng. widow of the late Major O. Hlandlng, died on Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, after an illness since Saturday afternoon at 5 o'clock. Mrs. Hlandlng was 7S years of age. The funeral services were held from the residence of her son, J. 1). Hlandlng, No. 18 South Sabm Avenue, at 4 o'clock Monday afternoon. Mrs. Hlandlng Is survived by two son-. Messrs. W. U. and J. D. Hland? lng, and tWO daughters, Mrs. J. R. Nettles and Mrs. R. D, Bradford, all of this city. Heath of a Little One. Wm. Henry, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. I,. S. Wilkerson. died Monday, August l#tk, and was laid to rest Tuesday morning In the city cemetery. Tile little fellow had been a sufferer aim oat the whole of bis short Ufo. in his homo-going heaven Is made the more attractive to the stricken par? ents. To the bereaved parents friends aalend since rest sympathy, May the God <>f all comfort sustain them in this their dark and trying hour. The I nlucky I"h. Honolulu, Sept. .">. The three sub? marines of the r group remaining sine?, the loss of the f-I were put out of commission today When the Ameri? can steamer Supply crashed Into Ihs ItOtlllS While docking here. The ves? sels damaged were the f-i, i*'-~ and If-3. SOLDIERS SHOOT BANDIIS. RETURN PIRK ACROSS Till?: RIO GRANDE. Lc*s of Hunger Now l?y Cooperation of Carranza Authorities In Withdraw? ing Troops. BronwHville, Texas, Sept. 5.?Two Mexican bandit! were shot today by American soldiers who returned the Mexican's tire across the Rio Grande at Cavazos crossing, about 40 miles above here. At the same time the gravity of the situation was some? what relieved by the active coopera? tion of Carranza military authorities who removed Carranza troops from the river bank at Cavazos crossing. Several troop trains arrived here today, the beginning of a movement which will increase the United States border patrol to 4,000 men. The troops which arrived today, the Fourth infantry, will be stationed at Fort Brown here, the Twenty-sixth infantry moving to Harlingen, 25 miles north of this city, and within quick reach of all the distrurbed area. Col. Robert I* Bullard, in command of the border patrol, has established his headquarters at Harlingen, Col. A. P. Blocksom taking command of the troops here. Maj. William Hay, chief of staff of the department of the south, also ar? rived today. One Carranza officer and a civilian are known to have been killed in yesterday's fighting at Cavazos cross? ing. At least a dozen other Mexicans were seen to fall during the fighting and were believed to have been killed or wounded. Only one American soldier was wounded. His injuries are not seri? ous. Today's engagement was brief, the Mexicans, believed to have been part of a band which last week looted several stores near Mission, Texas, retiring after two of their number were wounded. The Mexicans open? ed the light by firing on an Ameri? can soldier stationed in a tree to ob? serve movements on the Mexican side of the Rio Grande. None of the Americans was wounded. Earlier in the day a detachment of Mexican troops assembled at the river crossing but they, were withdrawn when Col. Bullard reported t heir presence to the Carranza consul here. Col Bollard said today that last night's order cailng all troops at Fort Brown to Quarten was Issued to have a force quickly available to lend to points along the railroad near BrOWMViUa wnere it had oeen re? ported Mexicans were cutting wires and railroad bridges were threatened with damage. The night passed with? out any incident which necessitated ordering out the troops. AMERICANS UNDER ARMS. Stand Ready to Meet Any Emergency That May Arise on the Hortler. Washington, Sept. 5.?All United States troops on the Mexican border were under orders tonight to be In readiness to meet any emergency. War department officials said extra? ordinary vlllgance had been ordered as a result of repeated raids In American territory by Mexican brigands and sol? diers and renewed reports of prepara? tion for an organized invasion from across the Rio Grande. As long as the Mexican raiders con? tinue to appear only in small bands it Is understood they will not be fol? lowed Into their own territory. Offi? cials indicated that the American commanders would not hesitate to pursue the enemy until they wen? completely routed should there be anything like an organized invasion of the United States. Persistent reports that some of the Mexican raiders who have been slain wore Carranza uniforms and that there is a concerted move by some Carranza leaders to arouse Mexican sentiment against the United States brought a denial tonight from Eliseo Arredondo, Carransa'i coniidential Washington agent. The Pan-American conferences may meet this week. They now are awaiting Gen. Carranza's reply to their appeal for a peace conference. CONFERENCE ASKED FOR. Carranza Commander Wants to Talk to FuiiMon. Washington, Sept. 0.?The com? mander of the Carranza forces at Matamoras has asked for it conference With the American commander in tRat vicinity, Gen, Funston reports today. He proposed to confer on the Interna? tional bridge. In the Police Court. The following cases were disposed of in the police court Monday: Johnnie llelcher, exceeding speed limit in Automobile, forfeited bond of Henry Robertson, non-payment of streel taxes, $5.00 or 10 days. J. D. Drown, non-payment of street itaxes, bond Of $5.00 forfeited. GREEK PARLIAMENT ADJOURNS. Adopts Stringent Law Against Contn baiid and Takes Kccess Till Octob? er 28. Athens, Sept. 5 (via Paris).?After passing a stringent law against con? traband, congress adjourned until Oc? tober 28. Premier Venizelos made no statement regarding the foreign policy his government will pursue. The pressure of the allies on Greece regarding territorial concessions to Bulgaria apparently has slackened. In? terested diplomats declare it is now up to Greece to act. BOLL WEEVIL IN GEORGIA. State Entomologist Culls for Quaran? tine. Thomasville, Ga., Sept. 4.?The first cotton boll weevil has entered Georgia, State Entomologist E. Lee Worsham announced here late today, after a conference with Ge-jrge H. Smith, of the Federal board of ento? mology. The weevils came from Ala? bama, Mr. Worsham said. Very*few traces of the pest have yet been re? ported. Athens, Ga., Sept. 4.?State Com? missioner of Agriculture J. D. Price, who reached here today on a State? wide tour, received a telegram from State Entomologist E. Lee Worsham asking that be re-establish quarantine against the boll weevil in the extreme southwestern counties of the State. The message stated that the weevil had been found as far as Boston, in Thomas County. The quarantine was raised only a few weeks ago. Commissioner Price said that fresh precautions will im? mediately be taken. LOST?About tvo miles from Sumter, near Charleston railroad, two set? ter puppies, four months old. One brown and white with brown ears; one white with light tan spots. Lib? eral reward for return to E. B. Lowry, at the postolflce. POSITION?As manager of farm Has had 20 years experience. Can furnish best of recommendations. J. H. Dohrman, Sumter, S. C, R. F. D. 4. FOR SALE?Farm mowing machine, in good condition. Will accept wood in part payment. Persons in reraated see w. T. Hall. A RI7ZZI 11 YE SEED?Now is the .me to plan!. rye for early win ? r 'razing and OUtting, Abrusgl rye J -j better than the ordinary variety, making a quicker and more lux? uriant growth. Raised from pedi? greed seed. A limited quantity for sale. C. P. Osteen. WE ARE permanently located at Baker's o?d Infirmary, prepared to examine eyes, fit and furnish glass? es. Lenses duplicated and frames repaired. Highsmith Optical Co. CHICHESTER SPILLS ladies I Atk your Drvjrglat for CHI-CHES-TER s A diamond BRAND PILLS In Red and/A Gold metallic boxes, sealed with Bluet OJ Ribbon. Tau no other. Bay of t.hf v/ DraairUft and Mb for CHI-CUES-Ttli S V DIAMOND BRAND PILLS, for twenty-five yean regarded aa Best,Safest, Always Reliable. SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS time rrucRYWurrP worth tribd b>Cn I nnLr.c tested The Best FARM In the World FULLER-JOHNSON Write (or Special Catalogue THE BAILEY-LEBBY CO., MACHINERY & SUPPLIES Charleston, S. C. J. Sumter Moore, COTTON LONG STAPLE EXCLUSIVELY' 1218 Washington St. Phone 585 COLUMBIA, S. C. ' Send samples from both sules of bale and I will name you bent price for cotreu landed in Columbia? ! Can^^ f 11 At The Peoples Bank?yes. So as to make it easy for !! the farmer we receive deposits by mail. It enables him to carry his account in a Safe Bank?he enjoys complete secrecy?and he need lose no time in driv? ing into town. From several Post Offices we now receive deposits by mail. Drop us a postal and we will tell you how to Bank here by Mail. THE PEOPLES BANK 1905 1915 The National Banltjof South Carolina? RESOURCES $825,000,00 Largest Bank in Eastern South Carolina See our last report. Your neighbor's bank. Why not yours. It pays to patronize. C. G. ROWLAND, President G. L. WARREN, Cashier tj MM Ml 11 i t llltl n 11M Ml I lit MX IM1111111111MMM111 IM t tlllMM 111111111 III 11M II M11 II 11111HIIU^ "A ROLL OF HONOR BANK."j CAPITAL^ $100,000.00 EARNED PROFITS $125,000.00 THAT'S WHY BiinHiiuiiiinniniiiiininiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiuniiiiiiiiniiiiMiiiiiiiHuiiiuiiiiiii?iiiiiiiH Lumber, Lime, Cement, BUILDING MATERIAL GENERALLY AND FEED OF ALL KINDS. Booth-Shuler Lumber & Supply Go. Successor* to Booth-Harby Live Stock Co. and CentraliLumtxtr Co. Geo. Eppereorv'e Old Stevnd Opp. Court Houtt +<"M*?HhM"I'4"M1'l-M* 1AiHHIl4 H I 11 Ml4 IIIIMj Fertilizers for Fall Grain.! ACID PHOSPHATE ACID AND POTASH AMMONIATED FERTILIZERS AGRICULTURAL LIME World Conditions Demand that Your Grain Crops Should be Largely Increased Another Year. Now is the time to make your prepa? ration. Crops cannot be grown with? out plant food any more than farm animals, can be expected to work with? out food. We have the plant food for your crops and are pre? pared to make prices for any quantity wanted. jjj If you are not a customer of ours become one now. HARBY & COMPANY, I SUMTER, S. C. Cotton and Fertilizers. ***********1111'>???it**t11 i i 11 sseeesee?ss t??( Scarborough's Ginnery ! This Ginnery has been thoroughly overhauled for this season and is now in first class condition to turn out work and serve the public. Your patronage so? licited. Highest market price paid for Cotton Seed. L Swift & Company, W. BALLARD, Managei. Sumter, S, C. Cor. E. Calhorn) & Green Sts. Phone 28