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IM PORT A VF FEATl HE OV WOHK CLAIMS ATTENTION Off COM? MERCIAL! OlUi ANIMA? TION. t 'muu^ lal PutlUiudvix Indorse Po ?itkji mi siai? Couuuiawdoiiers for I .xlerul Action to Meet Need?In? sist on Development of Merchant Marine. Charleston, Dec. 10.?Forgetting for a moment the problem of national defense- ?hieb le uppermost in the in u ids I of American?, the Southern Commercial congress today turned 1U effort* towards a solution of the for? eign tsade problem of the I'nlted States. Among the more important questions to come up tor discussion were au Improvement in the postal service to aid in the bringing about ot a better understanding with the Ls.tln-Ame.rk.un republic, the building up of the merchant marine, national legislation to aid the American farm? er in marketing his products and the strengthening of labor laws In the South. One of the most important actions of the day was the passage of a reso? lution by the congress favoring the creation by congress of a national chamber of agriculture as proposed by the Southern Association of Com? missioners of Agriculture. The commissioners of agriculture were tendered the Moor for an hour this morning when the terms of the proposed agricultural chamber were esplalned by Commissioner E. J. Wat? son. Practically all of the speakers in? sisted upon the development of tbe American merchant marine, to meet tbe demands of commerce sure to fol? low at the conclusion of the European war. The fact that the department of commerce is taking In tbe develop? ment of foreign trade was described by Kdwlo P. Sweet, assistant commis? sioner. He made it clear that the de? partment is making an effort to care for the. expansion of American trade. He was of the opinion that a merchant marine, owned by the government, is necessary, if the hopes of the future are to be realised by the country. Before the adoption of this reso? lution, which the commissioners con? sider to be very Important, Commis? sioner Watson explained the terms of the pfO-p^sM tegfefattofi David Du bin .nterna'toual expert on ruraj credits, was present sud dis? cussed the purposes of the national chamber of agriculture. Clarence J. uwens, muua*^ di? rector of the congress, announced to? day that three cities of the South? Baltimore. Chattanooga and Norfolk ?were making a fight for the next annual convention of the Southern Commercial congress William Jennings Bryan, who ar? rived in Charleston late last night from his winter home in Florida, oc? cupied a place on tbe speaker's stand at the mprnlng session of the con? gress. He was cheered as be en? tered the hall, many of the delegates standing up. Fifteen representatives of the de? partment of labor today began a se? ries of conferences when '.he labor problems of tbe South were given consideration. Secretary of Dabor W Ilium B. Wilson will arrive In Charleston tomorrow to join with his representatives in the discussions. Daniel C. Roper, first assistant postmaster general, and native South Carolinian, was among the speakers at the morning session, declaring first of all that be was glad to get back home. "It Is Imposslblo to develop the great South without developing the whole country," declared Mr. Roper, in lauding the purposes and aims of the commercial congress. A merchant marine and foreign relationships are necessary, he said, are necessary to the fullest develop? ment of the foreign trado of the I'n'ted States. The speaker said that the de wlopment of foreign trade relations, especially with the Lsuin-Amtrlcan republics, munt necessarily depend to a large degree upon the poutal ser? vice. There must be cooperation with the service It desired resulu are secnrld, he continued. He told of the tfjememlous increase In the postal servlojb, with its consonant growth In value.' to a people every day learning bow to use Its advantages more He cited Instances wherein the foreign trade of tho I'nlted States suffered by Contrast with that of Europe, notably in relations with South Amer? ica. Here the i'nlted States had lagged, hnvlng failed to build up Its IPsN properly. II J urged steps to build up better ;rade relations with other nations of the new world. He Informed the tigress that Postmaster Oeneral Tbirleson la now working for the es? tablishment of a 2 cent tlrst class ? til r-Ue with South America. He called attention to the harm caused by the cumbersome methods In use In the I'nlted States customs ser f|ge> These regulations, he said, II ????Iglj 1'. J. seemed to be designed for the purpose of keeping foreign goods out of the country. Ho urged a simplification to make this a less formidable burner to trade. He urged the establishment of B parcel post convention with other new world countries. He mentioned the possibilities of such an arrange? ment and cited Cuba as an exam? ple. Capt. W. E. Sonzalcs oL Columbia, former editor of The State and now .United States minister at Habana, Mr. Roper said, was working hard to se? cure such an arrangement to improve trade relations. , Mr. Roper also pointed out the i'ced lor improved parcel post and money order service, saying that the department was working for improve? ment. Fodies like the Southern Com? mercial congress, he said, could du much by campaigns of education. Americans seeking trade in foreign countries, Mr. Koper said, must con? form to the business customs and manners of the peoples ot foreign countries whose trade they are seek? ing. He expressed the opinion thai American exporters should study the postal laws. He warned the export? ers against causing customers in ^foreign countries to pay postage on correspondence. This, he said, cre? ates an unfavorable impression. America might profit, he said, by the example of Cecil Rhodes and set up a system of interchange of edu? cation by which South American youths might be educated in the North and vice versa. The postal department, he said, would always strive to assist in the development of trade with South America. Mr. Roper closed with a reference to the advantages likely to arise from the United States' enlistment of the A. B. C. powers of South America In settling the Mexican problem, he de? clared would not only make for the better trade relations, but also would make for genuine harmony and co? operation In the cause of peace under the leadership of "the real peace general of the United States, Wood row Wilson." The functions and work of tho de? partment of commerce were described . by Edwin F. Sweet, assistant secre? tary. After stating that the commerce department costs the government $12,000,000 a year, he said he was not prepared to say that the department is of less importance than the depart? ment of war. Mr. Sweet expressed ' the opini <;? lhM% the leadeis in the league for the enforcement of pen i are on the right tr^wk," in refer? ring to (be : tooly I at a forrnor ses- ! sion. i "I cant' conceive of a man who I braved peace at any price not coming I to the aid of his country, he said. Ml can't conceave of a man who would I not favor a war of defense," he added. 1 The speaker spoke of tho determl nation of the commerce department I to find an outlet for American products. j He told of sending ten commercial I ambassadors to foreign countries to I study trade relations. These men | are doing great work," he said. He I also referred to the work of the con- 1 suis in promoting foreign trade. Mr. Sweet went Into a discussion as I to why the United States was not re- I ceiving its proper share of the for? eign trade. ; "I do blame the American people I if they sit still and not do everything; possible to get a merchant marine," said Mr. Sweet, calling attention to discriminatory freight rates between the United States and South America I as compared with England. | Mr. Sweet declared that a sane pro- I gramme of prepardness was ftbto? I lutely necessary. Ho thought that I auxiliary boats of the American navy I should bo used in time of peace |o| promote foreign trade. These auxil- | lary boats, he said, are absolutely necessary to keep the battleships tit for active service. Mr. Sweet said that the cost of op- I crating tho merchant marine was one of the chief obstacles and that this! problem must be solved in some way. I The speaker told of how the war In Europe is making the United Btfttoal the financial centre of the world. "Now is the time, if ever," ho said, for the development of tho merchant marine." President Fletcher In a short ad? dress advocated the creation of a strong merchant marine to care for American trade. Ho said that the at? tempt to have the government subsi? dize lines had provented private en? terprise from entering. He spoke of the tight by the shipping combina? tion to suppress independent lines. "it is tbe duty ot tbe government to protect its people." he said, "by creating a mOFOhftnl marine." J. (?. HllgO of Apalaehieola, Fin., addressed the congress this afternoon Oft some obstacles in the export of canned goods to South America. A VtftOrOUl defense oi the LftFol lett?" seaman's law was made at the afternoon m ssion by President Fletch? er. He said that the Pacific Mail Steamship company had not boon forced out of business by the sea? man's law. THE wM ? TOB. large audience gathers to hear bealtiful address by dr. thayer. Subscriptions for Poor of City Mount up to Nearly Six Hundred Dollars? Former OfloOTi Re-elec ted. The annual mass meeting of Sunday Schools for the benefit of the poor was held Oil Sunday afternoon at the Presbyterian Church With a large aud? ience, as usual, in attendance. The address of the occasion was made by Dr. W, E. Thayer of the First Baptist Church, who spoke feelingly of the many blessings which were showered upon thq people of Suniter and the many causes which they had for giv? ing thanks. Mr. C. M. Hurst, in a few remarks stated that Mrs. Hattie E. DuRant had left ono thousand dollars to be in? vested that the proceeds might be used as were the other funds collect? ed in this annual Christmas offering tor the poor and needy of the city. This fund, however, will not be avail? able until later on in the year, he stated. Mr. Hurst also stressed the beauty of showing the Christmas spir? it. The meeting was presided over by Mr. E. P. Cuttino of the Salem Bap tist church and the usual unity and Joyousne.vs marked the singing and other exercises of the day. Mr. Bar tow Walsh was re-elected chairman of the central committee which is com? posed of the following persons: Mr. A. M. Broughton, secretary; Mr. W. F. Shaw and Miss Antonio Gibson. The usual collection was taken and resulted as follows: Miscellaneous collection.$154.81 Salem Baptist S. S... 5.00 Tourney Fund. 240.00 Christian Endeavor Society, Presbyterian Church. 5.00 Bible School, Christian Ch. 5.00 Congregation Sinai. 5.00 S. S. St. Anne's Catholic Ch.. 11.52 Convenanters Board Presby? terian Church. 5.00 OTDonnell & Co. 25.00 Trinity Civic Society. 5.00 Sumter Shrine Club. 10.00 Woodmen of World. 25.00 Knights of Pythias. 10.00 Jr. O. U. A. M. 5.00 Masonic Lodge. 10.00 Epworth Bible Class, Trinity Methodist Church. 5.00 Sumter Light Infantry. 5.00 Mljpah Bible Class, Trinity Mnhodbt Church. S.Oe W; It. Chandler and Sister.., .60 B. c. Wallace, Jr.5o Bike' Ivodge. . . 25,0,0 Cash. LOO Dr. J. H. Wilson_?. 1.00 $569.33 SUMTER COTTON MARKET. Correxlod Dally by Ernest Held, Ool ton Buyer. Good Middling 11 3-S. Strict Middling 11 1-4, Middling 11 1-8. Strict Low Middling 10 5-8. Low Middling 10 1-S. Staple cotton 14 to 17c. NEW YORK OOTTOX MARKET. YosVdys Open High Low Close dose Jan. . .11.90 11.95 11.90 11.91 11.86 Mch. . .12.20 12.30 12.20 12.20 12.15 May . . 12.56 12.56 12.44 12.44 12.40 Cotton Ginnet?' Report. The ginners' report issued today shows 10,303,000 bales of cotton ginned up to December 13th, an in? crease of 59 2,000 bales sinee the last report. For Farm Boys and Girls. it's an unusal thing for a Southern paper to announce articles for publi? cation from Secretary McAdoo, Sec? retary Houston, Secretary Lane, Sec? retary Daniels, Thomas A. Edison, Rear Vdmlral Peary. Champ Clark, Henn Cabot Lodge, Luther Burbank, John Burroughs, Senator TillmuU, James Whitcoinb Vtlley, and Lyman Abbott; but all these men- and a long list of others?have sent contributions for a series of "Success Talk;;" for Southern farm boys and girls in The Progressive Farmer during 1916. Other Progressive Farmer features Include a 52-week "Reading Course in Good Farming," giving the boy who cannot go to college the funda? mentals of agricultural science, and a similar course for girls under the heading, "How the Wide-awake, Girls Learned Good Housekeeping." Every farmer who has boys or girls between l" ami is ought to be n'1 the i lookout for these articles.?Advt. Death Of Mrs. Alice Dora Werls. Blshopvllle, Dec. 81.?Mrs. Alice Dora Werts wife of Policeman E. E. Werts, died last night) after a short illness, The funeral services will In held tomorrow at noon at the Metho? dist church, after which the rema: I will be laid to rest iu the Botlllohcn i com*tery. 1 CAMP SELECTED. FORT OOLETHROFE NAMED FOR TRAINING SCHOOL. Gen. Wood Approves Central Loca tiou 8jid Climate and Presence of Army Post. New York, Dec. 19.?A military training camp for students, business and professional men of the Southern States, patterned after the one con? ducted at Plattsburg, N. Y., last sum? mer, is to be established next April at Fort Oglethrope, Ga., near Chatta? nooga, Toon., it was announced here tonight by Maj. Gen. Wood, com? mander of the Department of the East, wlio will have direct supervi? sion over the camp. Gen. Wood's announcement follow? ed an inspection of many proposed sites by Capt. Johnston, his chief aide. Fort Ogethrope was selected because of its central location and favorable climate for out -of-door work. It is the only large army post now garri? soned in that region. The necessary camp equipment and supplies are at hand. Gen. Wood said it is planned to keep the camp in operation four wet>s for business and professional men, and that if applications warrant a second camp will be opened early in May to be continued until June. The camp for students will be opened t July 5 to last five weeks. Thereafter I if conditions warrant the camp will be continued. Officers of the regular army will impart as much of the functional edu? cation of an officer as is possible in so short time. Special privileges will be offered for training in the work of cavalry, artillery, engineers, signal corps and first aid. It is planned to divide students into war strength companies of infantry, cavalry or batteries of artillery. Andcrson-McCuteheon. Eynehburg, Dec. 18.?The home of Mrs. H. A. Anderson was tho scene of a pretty wedding on Wednesday afternoon, December 15, when her stepdaughter, Miss Allie Fraser An? derson, became the bride of John Anderson McCutcheon. The ceremony was Impressively performed by the Rev. H. C. Hammond, pastor of tho bride. The home was attractively decorated with pot plants and trailing vines. The bride was handsomely attired In a becoming ??? ?t suit of ot Iffon ' brotafteloth. Only relatives and a few! friends were present th-%. out-of-tow. * guests being Mrs. Crosswoll and Miss Rebecca Spencer of Yorkvillo, Mr. and \ Mrs. James Munnerlyn of Bishopville, J. T. Green, Mr. and Mrs. McCutcheon, Mr. and Mrs. T. D. DuBose and Mr. Herlot. After the ceremony the guests were invited into the dining room, where dejicious refreshments were served. Many handsome presents were re? ceived by this popular young couple. They left by auto for Sumter, going thence to Charleston. M a it i ago License Record. Quite a large number of licenses to marry have been issued to colored couples in the past few days and only two to white couples: Mr. R. J. Burkette and Miss Bertie Martin, Sumter; and Mr. Jesse D. Morris and Miss Pauline U DuRant, Sumter. The colored couples securing licenses were: Jack Britton and Emma Clark, Wedgeflel l; Moultrie Williams, Car? rie Bell Fulwood, Mayesvllle; Pharoah Black and Mary Brunson, Sumter; W. H. Brunson and Julia Williams, Pri? vateer; Goo. W. White and Alice Gregg, Sumter; Jno. Marion Jenkins and Lula Yates, Oswego; Richard Vaughn and Emma Bradford, Dul SOll; W. M. Jones and Naomi Moses, Oswego; Geo. Sanders and Charlotte Jenkins, Sumter; Diocletian Richard? son and Mary Toney, Mayesvllle; Her? bert Cuminings and HattiO Mitchell, Wcdgetleld; Ingram Montgomery and Loris Buddin, Sumter; Jesse Bass and Eva Richards, Sumter; James S. Rob? erts, Mullins, ami lola Anderson, Dal zell. i Play at St. Charles School. "Because 1 Dove You," a comedy was given in the St. Charles school I house on Friday evening to a Large and interested audience by the St. Charles amateur players, a local or? ganization, for the benefit ?f the school house. The play was quite a success and the spectators were much pleased. Those participating in the play were: Miss EloiSO .Tonkins. Miss Ruth Wil? son, Mrs. R. M. Jenkins, Jr., Miss Edna Hope, Messrs Marion Wilson. LaCoste Korvin, Dick Scott, Maxwell Jenkins, J. W. Player, P. D. Wilson, Willie Wells. Don t Blame tho Almighty. If you don't clean out your cellars, I ?ick yards and alloy ways don't ? Almighty or talk of "mys rovidonces" if sickness and er the family.?nrangeburg .1 Democrat. WH NOTE | ITS H UNDERSTOOD TILAT UNITED STATES HAS ALREADY SENT COMMl NICATION TO AUSTRIA. Officials of State Maintain Silence? Completed Document is Believed to He Considerably More Lengthy Than First?Largely Reiteration of Demands Made Before. Washington, Dec. 19.?The new American note to Austria-Hungary regarding the sinking of the Italian steamship Ancona is understood to have been cabled tonight to Ambassa? dor Penfield for presentation to the Vienna foreign office. Secretary Lansing and other offi? cials of the state department declined to divulge any information concern? ing the communication. From other reliable sources, however, came a strong intimation that the final draft of the note which President Wilson had outlined had been completed by Secretary Lansing during the day and had been put in code and started on its way over the cables. As completed the note is believed to have been con? siderably more lengthy than the first. Unless there are unforeseen devel? opments the note should be delivered in Vienna by Wednesday. It will be made public when Secretary Lansing is advised that it has reached the A.ustro-Hungarian office. A prompt reply is requested and officials are of the opinion that one will come within ten days. Certain portions of the text of the new note were said tonight to be nearly identical with potrions of the first. The demands of the United States, which are reiterated, are for disavowal, punishment of the sub? marine commander, and reparation by the payment of indemnity for the Americans killed and injured. Austria-Hungary's rejoinder to the first note contained an implied re? quest for details regarding the Amer? ican citizens who were killed or in? jured. The state department, it is said, has been unable to get all of these names and even though it has some of them they probably have not been furnished to the Austro-Hunga rian government. The United States is represented as being determined not to enter into any discussion of such details; this government being primarily concerned with the prin? ciples and the violations of law and neutral rights involved. The note It is understood, will broadly intimate that the Qua! word of the United states has been spoken, j Upon the attitude of th? Vienna for*] eign office depends the continuance of good relations between the two governments. Threatened to Shoot White Men. Hayes McGette, colored, was ar? rested this morning and lodged in the county jail by Rural Policeman H. B. Boykin on the dual charge of reckless driving in the public road and carrying a pistol. It is alleged that on Sunday afternoon McGette drove up behind two white men, David Mathis and Carl Capell and tried to drive around them, a collision resulting, which was followed by an exchange of words. It is stated that during the quarrel McGette got out of his buggy ard threatened to shoot either of the n bite men If they got out of their ve? hicle. STRAIGHTFORWARD TESTIMONY. Many Sumter Citizens (Have Profited By It. If you have backache, urinary troubles, days of dizziness, headaches or nervousness, strike at the seat of the trouble. These are often the symptoms of weak kidneys and there is grave danger in delay. Doan's Kid? ney Pills are especially prepared for kidney ailments?are endorsed by ov? er 30,000 people. Your neighbors rec? ommend this remedy?have proved its merit in many tests. Sumter readers should take fresh courage in tbe straightforward testimony of a Sum? ter citizen. Mrs. J. A. Epperson, 14 Levi St., Sumter, says: "My back ached and I suffered from pains through my loins. Mornings I was sore and lame and tired easily. My head acheu and I was very dizzy. My ankles became swollen and I had other signs of kid? ney trouble, Reading about Doan's Kidney Pills I got some at Sibert's Drug Store. They relieved all signs of the trouble." Price 50c., at all dealers. Doil't simply ask for a kidney remedy?get Doan's Kidney Pills?the same that Mrs. Epperson had. Foster-Milburn Co., Props., Buffalo, N. Y. 14 Meets Old Friend. Bishopville Leader and Vindicator. We were very much pleased to meet an old acquaintance, Mrs. Pat lie Fraser, nee McCutchen, whom we had not seen in 40 years. She mar? ried Dr. Fraser during the war and moved to Sumter county from old) Indiantown when the editor was in his early teens. The greeting was very pleasant and brought up mem? ories both sad and joyful. WANTED?To sell budded peeaa trees, 4 to 6 feet tall Choice Va? rieties. A. B. Stuckey. The Most Appropriate Xmas Present Is Jewelry and silverware be? cause it is the most beautiful of all arts and the most lasting gift. Let us show you our stock of these goods, we think it is the , best we have ever shown, if you can't come write us you* grants, Our prices are reason? able We will be mere than Irs end to show you and help j you with your suggestions. W. A. THOMPSON, Jeweler and Qptlctai Phone No. 333 0 S. Main St1 L I ' wm.i wwp Geo. H. Hurst, Undtrttker Ml bMm Preapt Attendee Is osf er NlfSt Calls; AT J. 0. trail OM Stair*, H Hsln Phono* ft^S%i % t Xmas and New Year Excursion Fares Between all points on the Atlantic Coa& Line and points on connecting lines. Tickets on sale December 17th, 18th, 23rd, 24th and 25th, limited returning until midnight of Janu? ary lath, 1916. Atlantic Coast Line Railroad The Standard Railroad of the South For Tickets and Pullman reservation and any de- i sired information, call on O. V. PLAYER, Ticket % Agent, Sumter, S. C. The BaiIey=Lebby Company Machinery, Mill and Plumbing Supplies, AUTOMOBILE TIRES AND ACCESSORIES. agents for Wa*y5m CELEBRATED G. & J. TIRES. CHARLESTON.. S. GL