Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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ll\t ?'?liilcjjmaii anD soutjjrou. PubUshed Wednesday and KAtunlay ?BY? OSTKK.V 1*1 Bl.In IHM; COMPANY Hl'MTKK, 8. O. Terms: ft.So per annum?In advance. Advertisements. One Square first insertion .. ..$1.00 Every subsequent insertion.II Contracts for three months, or longer will be made at reduced rates. All communications which sub oerve private interests wilt be charged fDr as sdvertlsements. Obituaries and tributes of respect will be charged for. The Sumter Watchman was found? ed In I860 and ths True Southron in IM? The Watchman and Southron now has the combined circulation and Influence of both of the old papers, snd Is manifestly the best advertising medium In Sumter. _ W. D. WOOpK Bl AD. Well Known (Itiien of Darlington Who Unco I .Bed In sum er. Darlington. Oct. 21.? Walter Du Bose Woods, one of the oldest and best known men in Eastern South Carolina, died last nigh about 12 o'clock at the residence of his sister, Mrs. W. F. Dargan. Mr. Woods was a Confederate veteran and was In the 74th year of his age at the time of his dsath. For several years in the '90s he was engaged In the newspa per business as editor and proprietor of the Darl.ngton Herald and during the time he conducted his paper his editorials were always to the point and his opinions were expressed in the most fearless and independent manner. In all his writings he stood tor what he Considered right and Just and never considered the conse? quences. Since giving up the editor? ship of the Darlington Herald he has written articles frequently for the dally press and his writings are well known to the newspaper readers of South Carolina who recognised them as coming from one who knew what he wanted to express and was work* Ing for the best interest of Ills peo? ple. Mr. Woods leaves four brothsrs. Judge C. A. Woods of Marlon. 8. A. Woods. C R. Woods snd 12. O. Woods of Darlington and two sisters. Mrs. K K. Dargan and Mrs. W. F. Dargan also of Darlington. Th) funeral serv? ices will be held at Trinity Methodist Church tomorrow at 2 o'clock, con? ducted by his pastor, the Bev. H. J. Cauthan. snd the internment will be In drove Hill Cemetery. Record-breaking Sunday School At? tendance Rxpected. Everything points to a record breaking attendance In the Sunday schools throughout our county on In? ternational "Go to Sunday School Day.'* Sunday. November Ith. accord? ing to local Sunday achoo' leaders. B Is said that the M ine Is truo through? out South Carolina and the rest of the 1,'nlted States participating In the ehaogVensOI ef this national day. The watchword of the campaign. "Everybody Invited, everybody wel? come, everybody come." Is bei uk hsard all over our eoun v. This Is said to be the second time that such a concerted, systematic, organized ef? fort has boen ma le simultaneously by all denominations to reach through the- Sunday ta-hools the last man, wo? man and chnd In South Carolina, the first occasion being the. "South Car? olina Co to Sunday School Day" ob? served nearly a year ago. Officers of the South Carolina Sun lay School Association, who are directing the campaign In this State. In cooperation with leaders holding similar positions In other States and In the provinces of Canada, are said to bo more than pleased with the present irospects A Isrge number of >ur Sunda\ schools of all denominations hive al? ready Indicated their Intention of ob? serving the day, and an active cam? paign is being carried on. It is ex pageed Bell In a short while every Sunday school of every denomination In the county will he actively taking part In the movement Petrograd, Oct. 25. -The prelim? inary parliament, the newspapers say, will soon discuss the fat* of the Bo manoff family Particular attention will be given to the question of their eventual banishment from the coun? try. Washington. ? ?< t J.V Cotton ghi ned prior to October 1Mb totab-d 5, r#71.000 bales, counting round as hair bales; Sea Island 4.1.000. South Ca? olina ginned 5?0,0?n. RUSSIA'S ARMY DISINTEGRATES PREMIER ASKS PAULI AMEX TAHY DELEGATES TO AROUSE PEOPLE. Kerensky Declares it Has Lost Sense of Honor and l>uty? Urges Seve re Punishment. Petrograd, Oct. 2S (Tuesday).?in an .-motion.?i address to the prelim? inary parliament today Premier Ke rensky appealed to the delegates to endeavor to arouse in the people the same sense of individual responsi? bility at the front and in the rear which carried the Russians to victory for a time in the post-revolutionary offensive early In July. The pre? mier deplored the present demoraliza? tion of the army. "If only we could rekindle the en? thusiasm of those July days in the heart of each man," he said, "we should have peace by Christmas, an honorable peace for free Russia, with the war fought to an honorable end." The premier, who talked for an hour was applauded on all sides. "We aro not lighting for political ends, but for the very existence of Kusfcia," he declared. "The army in the trenches seems to have lost the sense of duty and honor, although at some places it is tilled with a new spirit. The batteries on Oesel Island gave up without a struggle, while the little Dago Island forces fought bravely." M. Kerensky defended the govern? ment against charges made by M. Markoff, radical, who blamed officers for the demoralization of the army and hinted at monarchical plots. He said the Kornlloff revolt was not monarchical, but a mere attempt at a dictatorship, nti also was the Bol shevski revolt In July. "Peace has been postponed by the disintegration of the army by force. which are continuing the work of the old regime," he said. Other ministers were subjected to a heavy fire of questions. General Verknovskl. minister of war. said the front ww not being helped by the rear and tn&t no army cot.Id fight whom it was hungry and cold. "It seems to be possible to end anarchy only by German bayonets," he declared. The minister urged that the army be reorganised and that severe pun? ishment be authorized. General Alexieff, former chief of staff, advocated tho reinstatement of 10,000 army officers who have been expelled, saying they were needed greatly and had been dismissed on un ? proved charges. Theso men, he as? serted, should havo a new chance. Admiral Verdervskl, minister of marine asked for the restoration of discipline in the navy. Premier Kerensky did Trej mention the proposed evacuation of 'Petro? grad, for discussion of which a se? cret session wan requested but re fused. PEACE DEMAND OF COUNCIL. Soldiers' and Workmen's Body Ac ? cuses Premier Kerensky of Desire Co Surrender Petrograd. Petrograd, Oct. 24.?The Petro? grad council of soldiers' and work? men's delegates on Monday adopte.. a resolution proposed by Leon Trot? sky, president of Its executive com? mittee, and a leading Maximalist, de claring the salvation of the countr lies in the conclusion of peace as quickly as possible. The resolution contains declara? tions accusing Premier Kerensky of a dt-slre to deliver Petrograd into thQ hands of the Germans and their "im? perialist allies," and also of openly favoring the German emperor. Tht resolution demands that all power pass into the hands of the council of soldiers and workmen and Instructs the executive committee to propose an armistice to all the nations. A i long as peace Is not concluded, how? ever, continues the resolution, the committee must defend its program and restore the army to the status of a combative force. In consequence of this resolution the Petrograd coun? cil of soldiers' and workmen's dele? gates had decided to form a reac? tionary general staff for the defeat I of Petrograd. Indianapolis, (?ot. LT?. ? John P. White has resigned ;?s president of t ie Cnited Mine Workers of America to assume the duties as advisor to Fuel Administrator Gurfleld. He will be succeeded b> Frank B. Hayes, vice president. Baal of American Flotilla In Brit? ish Wat. is. ort. 24.?The American destroyers and men are now pre par* ed for the winter. Heavy clothing lias been leaned to ihs men ami shield* hare been put up to protect the gunners. Xon-I roakablc glass windows hare been put in the brldgea i-vw American sailors sre familiar with the wmtei Weather peculiar to this roast British officers are dl? rlded In opinion whether Ihs winter will help or binder the submarines. TKXT BOOK SUIT. Stale Hoard of I ;d neat ion selects Oo mer and McSwain to Defend Suit? Attorney (General Peoples Con? sents. Columbia, Oct. 113.?The State board of education, upon the call of Go v. Manning, who If ex-officio chair? man, met in his office this morning lor the purpose of taking action rela? tive to the suit against the board to enjoin it from proceeding with the uee of the books adopted recently for the public schools throughout the State. The governor stated that, in view of the fact that the attorney general had given permission to the petitioners to bring this suit, he had conferred with Gen. Peeples to find out if tho latter could represent the board in the matter, as under the law the attorney general is the legal advisor of the board, and that, as a result of that conference the attorne> general had written the following let? ter: "I am herewith enclosing you copy of the printed order of the chief jus? tice, served on me on the 17th inst. as attorney for defendants. "It is made the duty of the at? torney general to conduct all litiga? tion which may be necessary for any department of the State government or any of the boards connected herewith, and all such boards or de? partments are forbidden to employ any counsel for any purpose, except through the attorney general and up? on hl? advice. "Inasmuch as I, as attorney gener? al, granted the use of the name of the State in the above entitled ac? tion, I deem it advisable that the board select counsel to represent it in this action, and I, therefore, grant permission to the said board to em? ploy counsel. This office, however will not be in position to pay the at? torney's fees and other expenses in? cident to the litigation in this case for the reason that the funds ap? propriated by the legislature for tht use of this office for litigation will not be sufficient to meet this expense , and leave a b-ufficient sum to take I care of the other expenses of this office, chargeable against the fund tov the remainder of the year. "A claim for the expense could be filed by you with the board of claims in order that the legislature may make appropriation at its next ses? sion sufficient to cover same. This matter should be given Immediate at? tention, in order to protect the rights of the defendants- in t'.tis matter.'' The hoard, acting upon the permis? sion given, unanimously employed George B. Cromer of Newberry and J. J. McSwain of Greenville to represent the hoard. The board also determined to re? quest their attorneys to urge upon the supreme court the importance of considering this case in its original jurisdiction as all the teachers and pupils of the school, and in fact the entire educational interests of the State, are now operating under the recent adoption, and an early de? cision of the controversy is, there? fore, greatly to be desired. A Piece of Good Fortune. In these days of high prices it is refreshing to find one article of na? tion-wide demand that will not cost more than it did last year, and yet will be more valuable than it has ever been. The Youth's Companion subscrip? tion price, $2.00, will not be increas? ed. The 62 issues of 1918 will be packed full of the best stories by the most popular writers. The editorial page, the boys' page, girls' page, fam? ily page and all the departments will bring a vast amount of cheer, good entertainment and information for every reader in the family circle. By special arrangement new sub? scribers for The Companion can also have McCall'8 Magazine?the fash? ion authority?for 1918, both publi? cations for only $2.25. This two-at-one-price offer in? cludes: 1. The Youth's Companion?52 is? sues In 1918. 2. All remaining 1917 issues of The Companion free. 3. The Companion Home Calen? dar for 1918. 4. McCall's Magazine?12 fashion numbers in 1918, all for only $2.25. THE YOUTH'S OMPANION, Commonwealth Ave., Boston, Mass. New subscriptions received at this office. tober 25th, at the home of the bride on Broad street, Miss Nancy Wither spoon McKay and Mr. Shepard Kol lock Nash were united in marriage, the Rev. J. P. Marion officiating. The above announcement will doubtless come as- a surprise to the many friends of the contracting par? ties, inasmuch as it was known to many of them that a more formal ceremony had been planned for the 21st of November. But, owing to a long illness of the bride's mother, a McKay-Nasli. high noon, on Thursday, Oc FARMS FOR SALE In Sumter and Clarendon Counties. ?8 Acrvs on public road, three miles from Sumter; 4J? acres in high state of cultivation; well drained; one four room houre. barn and stables. Splendidly located with good neighbors Can get artesian water. 78 Acres on public road three miles from Sumter; 42 acres in cultivation, and 10 acres more cleared to be cultivated next yca?\ One four room house, barn and stables. 80 Acres on public road, three miles from Sumter; about 50 acres in cultivation. Good 4 room dwelling, one tenant house, barn, stables, etc. 221 Acres on public road, three miles from Sumter, six-horse farm in cultivation this year, which can be increased to eight horse farm next year. Four room dwelling, three tenant houses, barns and stables. Good flowing well. Situated near good school, gin, railroad siding, and in a good neighbor? hood. 412 Acres on public road, two and on j-half miles from Sumter. ten horse farm open and in high .-.t?te of cultivation. New dwelling, five rooms, ten tenant houses, barns, stables, sheds and other outbuildings; dairy ban; and equipment, with dairy herd, if desired. Plenty of wood and straw. Thor? oughly drained. About one hundred acres under fence and subdivided. Property situated like this is not often offered for sale, and if you ere interested in a splendid farm prac? tically in the city, you had better see about it at once. 217 acres near Pinewood, two horse farm open, one house. Good land, but needs developing. Timber enough to pay for building up place. Saw mill near by. Will subdivide, VI oV sired. and sell cheap. 120 Acres near Pinewood, undeveloped. Will seli cheap. Easy Terms To Suit Purchasers. C. P. OSTLEN, Sumter, S. C. very recent change of plans was found advisable. And it was promptly a.r-' ranged that, without delay, the mar? riage would be solemnized by a quiet home ceremony with only the imme? diate families- of the contracting p;.> - ties present. This change of wedding plans was not made without regret, for the young people are widely known, and have many warm friends in this and in other States, who would love to have witnessed and participated in this happy event of their lives. The bride is the only daughter or the Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Wilson James McKay of this- city. She is a graduate of the College for Women of Colum? bia, a young woman of beautiful character and gracious influence, widely known and universally loved and admired for her rare attractions of mind, of heart and of pet-son. The groom is the second son of the late Shepard Nash and Mrs. Annie 1 Nash of this city. He was educated at Davidson College, and is a young lawyer of promise, with very many friends who will congratulate him. After an absence of ten days or two weeks the young couple will be at home, at 132 Broad Street. i^ench Cabinet Resigns. Paris, Oct. 22.?The cabinet re? signed today. President Poincare? however, refused to accept the resig j nation on the ground that the cham? ber or Friday had voted confidence in the ministry. Washington, Oct. 25.?It was indi? cated at 11 o'clock that loan sales to date amount to three and a-half bil ? lion, if not more. Beports from all over t:ie country said that commit? tees are flooded with applications, and it is believed the total obtained yesten ay will not be known until the campa gn closes. BIG SHIPMENT OF NEW GOODS On account of the tremendous business that we have enjoyed for the past sixty days, we have been obliged to replenish our stock to a large extent These new goods are arriving daily and they are extremely attractive. All new models and new colorings. The prices are reasonable. Overcoats Men's Suits $12.50 to $30 $12.50 to $35 Young Men's Suits - $10 to $27.50 Boys'Suits & OverGoats $3 to $12.50 ik>?i n?fct llart NbafMC A Marx Don't delay, call at once and see for yourself.