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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-07-16
ysITED CHARITIES ASSOCIATION.
Meeting Of the Executive COMMITTEES
Wednesday Afternoon.

The Executive Committee of the
United Charities Association met in
the Office of the City Clerk Wednesday
afternoon. The committee reported
that no systematic and concerted effort
had been made to secure contributions
to the charity fund, but that num-
Der of the members OF the association
had paid in their dues without being
called on by the collectors. There is
now sufficient money on hand to carry
on the work of the association for the
present, but if there should be any
heavy calls during the next month the
funds in the treasury will be exhaust
ed. If any members of the associa-
tion desire to further the work they
can do 50 by paying their assessments
now without waiting to be called on
by the collector who will not begin
regular collections until September
1st.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-07-16
Mayors Court.

Mayor pro tenn Hurst presided over
the Mayors court yesterday morning
and he had large array of sinners on
the mourners' bench.
The following is the record: -.
Jack johnson, leaving horse un-
hitched on street, 81.
Harry Pinckney, Robert Taylor and
Bynum Moore, obstructing street by
playing ball on sidewalk, guilty /;
Pinckney, s1.50: Taylor, 81; Moore,
81.
Richard Coleman and John James,
fast and reckless driving on Liberty
street. Coleman, guilty, s. or 10
days.
Richard Coleman, drunk and disor-
derly, conduct and cursing; guilty,
s15 or 80 days.
Dave Thomas, and Charles Davis,
vagrancy, guilty, sl5 or 80 days.
Emma Butler, keeping disorderly
house, dismissed for want of proof.
Emma Butler, resisting an officer
guilty, $3.50 or Is days.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-07-16
Freight Train Wrecked.

There was rear end collision be-
tween two freight trains on the NJ. &
A. r. r., near Denmark at 9 O'Clock
last Thursday night. A big mogul en-
CINE of freight crashed into the ca
boose of another freight train which
was preceding it. Engineer Kennedy
and the fremen were seriously injured,
negro train hand killed and one other
hand injured. The engine was wreck
ed and the caboose and several box
cars smashed into kindling wood.
The accident is said to have been the
fault of the fagman of the first train,
as he should have signalled the Sec
ond train to stop in time to prevent
the collision.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-07-16
Horses Killed by Lightniag.

During heavy rain and thunder
storm that visited the Mechanicsville
neighborhood Thursday night, the
barn and stables Of Mr.. E. r. Gibson,
a tenant on Mr.. r. 1. Manning's
place, was struck by lightning Two
horses were instantly killed and the
building was considerably damaged. S
4 daughter of Ar. Gibson who was
in the piazza Of his dwelling house
some distance from the barn was
severely shocked at the same time,
but suffered no serious injury.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-07-16

The summer movement to the moun-
tains and seashore is now we'll under
way and many Sumter people will
spend the next month to six weeks at
some health or pleasure resort. One
of the iteuas most essential to a salts
factory and pleasant vacation away
from home is home paper and no one
should 90 away without first having
his name on The Daily Item or Watch
man and Southron mailing list.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-07-16
We present to the voters of

We present to the voters of Sumter
county at the primary election the name
of S. Dwight Cain for the Office of County
Superintendent of Education. Mr.. Cain
IS thoroughly qualified, and has been con-
stantly engaged in teaching in this, his
native county, and Richland, the past six
wears. Friends.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-07-16
FOR JUDGE OF PROBATE.

Thankful to the citizens of Sumter
County for their sufrages in the past, 1
most respectfully announce myself as
candidate for re election as Judge Of Pro-
bate at ensuing Primary. I will abide the
result of the Primary and support the
nominees of the Democratic party. Yours
for service. THOS. V. WALSH.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-07-16

The undersigned begs to announce
to his friends and the voters generally
of Sumter County that he is candi-
date for the Office of County Supervl-
sor, subject to the Democratic primary.
He is acquainted with the duties of
the Office and will give the same his
best attention if elected.
T. N. higgins.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-07-16

The friends of T. W. Lee have solicited
him to allow his name to be used as a
candidate for County Treasurer, and he
has consented. His competency is without
question and his Democracy unimpeach-
able. Mr.. Lee will abide the result of the
primary ane support the nominees of the
party.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-07-16

Mr.. Lewis ". Loryea, of Trio, S.
c., son Of Mr. Aaron Loryea, Of Man
ming, S. O., died last Friday morning.
The funeral service was held here
Saturday afternoon at the Jewish Lee
Gure Hall at 6. SO, and interment at the
cemetery.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-07-16
For COUNTY AUDITOR.

The friends of j. Diggs Wilder, appre
ciating his past faithfuiness and fidelity to
duty, hereby announce him as candidate
for reelection to the Office of County Audi
tor, subject to the rules of the Democratic
primary.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-07-16
FOR Country TREASURER.

The friends of Marion Dorm, having con-
fidence in his ability and efficiency, hereby
announce him as candidate for the office
of County Treasurer, subject to the Demo
cratic primary. He will abide the result OF
the election and support the nominees OF
the party.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-07-16

Chestley, the two and a-half year
old SON OF Mr.. and Mrs. S. G. Fox
worth, died at $50 O'Clock yesterday
morning after an illness OF several
weeks. The funeral services were
held at the residence on Calhoun street
at 6 O'Clock on yesterday afternoon.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-07-16
A sudden Death.

A child Of j. M. Sharpe, Rytten
bere,s colored porter, died on Monday
morning and about z O'Clock tnas
afternoon his wife dropped dead,
heart trouble OF long standing being
aggravated by the excitement and
grief following the death of she child.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-07-16
COUNTY SUPERVISOR.

Mr.. Ep1roR The friends of W. a.
Scale beg to present him as candidate
for reelection to the Office of Supervisor
He has been faithful, diligent and eco
nomical and should be rewarded with q
second term, Hrs FRIENDS.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-07-16
CANDIDATES CARDS

The cards Of candidates for county and
State Offices will be inserted in this column
continuously until the Primary Election
for Five (S5) Dollars, payable cash in ad-
vance.
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FOR CONGRESS.

hereby announce myself as candidate
for Congress from the Seventh Congress
sional District, and pledge myself to sup
port the platform and and nominees of
the Democratic party,
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supr. OF EDUCATION.

We hereby nominate Mr.. W. J. Rees as
a candidate for Superintendent of Educa-
cation of Sumter County, subject to the
rules Of the Democratic primary. YoTERs.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-07-16

A dance will be given in the Sumter
Light Infantry Armory on Thursday
evening.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-07-16
NEW ADvERTisEMENTs.

r Lever--For Congress.
nrman University Fall Session.
n. Dabbs Oats Thresher Want
ed.
ysteaberg & Sons At Cost for
Cash.
Southern Cotton Oil co.-Why Use
Lardss
0'Donasll 8 Co. Slaughter Sale
sos 0xfords.
0rangebarg Collegiate Institute
Fall Session.
M. Knight, Cos Chairman Cam
paign Meetings for County Offices.
The Tucson citizen., 1902-08-25
A Tough Steak.

"On the other side Of the Rio
Grande," said a traveller, "meat is
cheap, but the best cuts of Mexican
beef are tougher than rhinoceros hide.
When first went to Mexico. ordered
a tenderloin at hotel in Durango, but
couldn't cut it to save my neck. told
the waiter it wouldn't do, and he re-
moved it.
presently. however, he returned, ac-
companied by the proprietor of the
hotel, and laid the platter on the table.
What's the matter with the steak"
asked the hotel man in Spanish.
Tough said l. Why, | can hardly
stick fork into it-much less knife
Mine host tapped it over with the
fat of the knife and eyed it obviously.
I'm sorry,' he said, but it's the best in
the house. At any rate, | can't take it
back. It's bent"
The Tucson citizen., 1902-08-25
A ges of Birds.

Among birds the swan lives to be
the oldest, in extreme cases reaching
200 years. The falcon has been known
to live 162 years. An eagle died in 1919
which had been caught 104 years be-
fore and was then quite old. A white
headed vulture. which was caught in
1706, died in the aviary at Schonbrun,
near Vienna, in 1924. Parrots live more
than a century. Water birds have a
long life,~ ,~eXceeding that of several gen.
erations Of men. Ravens also live over
hundred years.
In captivity magpies live from TWEEN
ty to twenty-five years, and still longer
in freedom. The common hen attains
the age of from fifteen to twenty years.
Doves live ten years and the little sing
ing birds from eight to seventeen years.
The nightingale's life is the shortest,
ten years being the longest, and next
comes the blackbird, which never lives
longer than fifteen. years.
The Tucson citizen., 1902-08-25
The Mnn He u.nnfed

Senator Clark of Montana had occa-
sion once out in Helena to hire a car
riage driver. The roads were noun.
tainous, and skillful man was need
ed. On the appointed day the Caudi
dates for the position appeared. You
know where the road runs along the
mountain, with the hill on one side and
a gorge on the other five miles from
neret' asked Senator Clark, and all
the men nodded affirmatiyely. How
near can you go to the edge of the
road" was asked, "without upsetting
my carriageY'
The first man said, -Four feet" the
next man answered. 1.-TWO feet" the
third man said that he would drive
close to the edge. and the fourth man
allowed that if one wheel was over
the brink he could still turn the horses
in time to save the carriage.
At last Mr.. Clark turned to brawny
Irishman. what would you do" lie
asked.
"BegOrra, Mr., Clark" said the Irish
man, II would keep as close to the
aide of the hill as could without pull.
ing. off wheel"
"You are the man want" replied
Mr.. Clark, anu the Irishman got the
Job.
The Tucson citizen., 1902-08-25
Ter Very Clear Thoughts.

"Well. aunty, what are your thochts
aboot nlarryin':" asked young wom-
an in Scotland the other day Of her
aunt, decent body who had reached
the shady side of life without having
committed matrimony.
"'Dccd, lassie," frankly replied the
old lady, I've had but three thochts
aboot it a. my days. an the last is like
to be the langest. First, then, when
was young, like yourself, l thocht,
'Wha'll l taxi? Then, as time began
to wear by. thocht, 'Whall / getY
An after l got my leg broken wi that
whumel oot O Saunders McDrunthie's
cart my thochts syne have bin, 'Wha'H
TAX me%"
The Tucson citizen., 1902-08-25
Eopi CourtNhfp.

When Hopi maiden decides which
of the eligible young men of the tribe
she wishes to marry, she goes and sits
in MS house and grinds corn until be
Is sufficiently impressed by her indus,
try to marry her.
After the ceremony, which is an
elaborate one, the couple go to live III
the wife's house. If she tires of her
husband, she can obtain a divorce by
merely throwing his saddle out of the
house. After marriage the house, fields
and all their property except the herds
belong to the wife.
The Hopis are indulgent parents.
The right Of the children to do as
they please is never questioned.
The Tucson citizen., 1902-08-25
ORN'T CHEW GUM
IN AST. LOUIS COURT
YOUNG Woman Fined Ten Dollars
for Working Her Jaws Before
a Judge

St. Louis, Mo-, Aug. 25.-Judge
Sidener, of the City Hall Police Court,
handed down a novel decision today
when he fined Mary Anderson, wit
ness in disturbance case, for con-
tempt of court because she chewed
gum in the court room.
When the judge took his seat on
the bench, the first face to attract his
attention was that of Miss Anderson,
actively engaged in masticating large
wedof gum. Summoning his bailiff he
sent word to the~>young woman 20
cease chewing gum in the courtroom.
Miss Anderson blushed, stammered ac-
quiescense and put the gum beneath
her chair.
For thirty minutes she obeyed. but
when the case in which she was inter-
ested came to trial, she could no longer
resist. She was brought before the bar,
severely lectured and fined $40.
The Tucson citizen., 1902-08-25
SHE SUFFERS REMORS6
he SUFFERS REGRET
YOUNG Man Held to Answer in
Court for Kissing His Sweet
heart

MERIDEN, Conn, Aug. 25.-Charles
L. Hereux, aged 21, was in court today
on a complaint of assault preferred by
Miss Minnie Boupuest. to whom ne
was engagd to be married. One Sat
urday he called on the girl, and during
his visit forcibly kissed her. She
resented this and the engagement was
declared broken then and there. Then
on thinking it over she decided to
prosecute him, so warrant was is
sued for his arrest. The young mans
defense is that he had a right to kiss
her. The court held him in $1,000 for
trial. The town is very much worked
up over the case and sides are being
taken for and against the accused.
The Tucson citizen., 1902-08-25
Size MIA E1RnF.

At q marriage service performed 9
few days ago in little country church
In England, when the minister said in
q sni&m& tone, wilt thou have this
man to ne thy welded husband?' in
stead Of the woman answering for her
self gruff mans voice answered:
"Oi will"
The minister looked up, very much
perplexed, and paused. He repeated
the sentence, and again the same gr1E
voice answered:
"Oi will
Again the minister looked up. str
prised, not knowing what to make Of
it, when one Of the groomsmen at the
end Of the row said:
"Er be deaf Oi be answerin' for
'er."-Pearson' Weekly.
The Tucson citizen., 1902-08-25
SLEEPING HEROES.
Mighty Men of the Past That Are
Expected to Return.


Is there any race that has not its
sleeping hero? A correspondent re-
Gently pointed out that the time for the
fulfllment of the prophecy that the
tenth of krishna will restore to India
her independence is near at hand, and
every nation has some such savior to
whom the people look. West country
rustics still believe that Arthur did not
die, but sleeps in Avalon, and that in
the hour of Britain's need he vii.
awake, deliver the land and restore
the golden age. In Germany it is a
popular belief that Charles V. will
some day wake from his enchanted
sleep to reign over Germany. Spain,
Portugal, Denmark, Belgium and Hol-
land. Thousands of French peasants
hold that Napoleon is only sleeping
and that at some future time he will
reappear and rule. And Mr. NeWbolt
has enshrined the Devon legend that
Drake is only listening for the drum.
The Irish peasantry steadfastly re-
fuse to believe that Mr.. Parnell is
really dead. They assert that his death
was a ruse, that be was an n~interested
spectator of his own funeral and that
when the time comes he will emerge
from retirement to give Ireland her in
dependence.\ Every true Moslem be-
lieves that when antichrist appears
Mohammed Mohadi will awake and
conquer him. A Moorish legend de-
clares that Bobadil el Chico sleeps
Spellbound near the Alhambra and
that one day hn will awake to re-es-
tablish the Noors as rulers of Grana-
da. The Servians look to King Lager,
s1Ain by the Turks in 1889, as their
dnal hope, and should Switzerland be
again threatened by tyrants Swiss
folklore declares that the three mem
bers Of the Tell family who are sleep
Ing at Rutili, near the Vierwaid-
Staten-See. will rise from their en-
chanted slumber and maintain the
freedom Of the land.--London Chroni-
cye.
The Tucson citizen., 1902-08-25
A FORCED SALE.
1rith's Purchase of His Own P0Ea
trait Painted 10y himself.

trait Painted by himself.
Here is the astonishing history OF
one of Frith's own portraits painted by
himself. The celebrated X. A. had en-
tlrely forgotten its existence until
friend entered his studio one morning
and asserted that capital picture of
himself was on view in a small shop
in Great Portland street. ITS not
hit like what you are now," observed
the friend, but it may have resemb!ed
you some years ago. 60 and look at
it,"
Mr.. FIRTH went and found his own
image after an estrangement of forty
Eve years. He determined to buy it,
though he had not the faintest recollec-
ton of having painted it. "Ah, a pOr-
traitw said FIRTH to the woman in
charge of the shop after he had pre-
tended to examine several other works.
Whose likeness is h&t?"""That," said
the lady, "is portrait Of the celcErat-
td artist, Firth, painted by himself" :"
why. he must be an elderly man."
put in the artist. The woman remark
ed that he was young once. "Humph"
quoth the genial W. L. L, ''Not much
Of picture
70 this the woman demurred and
asked f20 for the canvas. 1t was
Frith's turn to appear surprised,
We'll" replied the shopkeeper with
VT moving a muscle cit cost us nearly
as much. We shall make a very small
profit. You see, it is very valuable be-
cause the artist is deceasedr' DE
ceased!' exclaimed the astonished
painter. Dead do you mean" Yes,
sir; died Of drink. My husband attend
ed the funeral"
FIRTH bought the picture, but did not
revive for some etime-Chambers' Jour-
nal.
The Tucson citizen., 1902-08-25
E&oIAt&nn OF = Name.

We have traced it back and find that
Topeka woman some sixteen years
ago named her baby girl Bertha. Later
she was called Bertie. then Birdie, then
Bird. and when she was graduated it
was Byrdeyne. Mothers never know
how simple thing may result trag-
ically.-AtcEiSou Globe.
The Tucson citizen., 1902-08-25
Female M@Onshlner
TOP Big for the Court

OWENSBORO, Ky, Aug. 25.-Mrs.
Jane Wolsey, Grayson County al
legged moonshiner, was brought before
United States Commissioner Lindsay
here today charged with operating an
Illicit still. She was too big to get
upstairs in the courtroom and Com
missioner Lindsay has wired to Wash
ington for permission to hold his court
out doors. The woman weighs 420
pounds and is feet inches high.
The Tucson citizen., 1902-08-25
The Ohio Legislature
In Special Session

COLUMBUS, O., Aug. 25.-The Ohio
legislature convened today in extraor=
mary session to enact laws to provide
for the government of municipalities
and to restore the lost Jurisdiction 20
the supreme court, these matters hav-
ing been rendered chaotic by the action
of the court during the early summer.
The Tucson citizen., 1902-08-25
Deal Closed for
Arizona Copper Group

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo, Aug.
25.-The firm of Partridge & Storer of
this city has just consummated a deal
for the sale of the Planet group of cop
per mines, in Yuma county, Arizona,
to Boston capitalists. The considera-
ton has not been made public. The
mines comprise 800 acres of highly
mineralized land, and the production
to date has been about 100000. The
ore is high-grade.
The Tucson citizen., 1902-08-25
HIS SIGHT THREATENED,

Last month my 1l-year-old boy was
poisoned by some weed or plant" says
w. II. Dibble, of Sioux City, Ia. I'VE
were afraid he would lose his sight.
A nelghbor recommended DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve, and in a few days
he was as we'll as ever" For skin
diseases, cuts, burns. scalds, wounds,
insect bites, DeWitt's Witch Hazel
SalVe is a sure cure. Relieves piles at
once. Bells Pharmacy.
The Tucson citizen., 1902-08-25
SKATERS ALL RECORDS.

Twice in hospital, F. A.. Gnlledge,
Verbena, Alabama, paid a vast sum to
doctors to cure a severe case of piles,
causing twenty-four tumors When all
failed, Bucklen's Arnica Sa1ve soon
cured him. Subdues Inflammation,
conquers aches, kills pains. Best
salve in the world. 25c at all drug
gists.
The Tucson citizen., 1902-08-25
The Successful ChicnGono.

81 tell you." said the doctor. Its the
man who can push himself along thar
succeeds best in this world"
Not at ALL" replied the professor.
Its the man who can shove others
out of the way that succeeds best."-
Chicago Tribune.
The Tucson citizen., 1902-08-25
JUST LOOK AT HER.

Whence came that sprIghtly steo,
faultless skin, rich, rosv complexion,
smiling face? She looks good, feels
good. Here's her secret. She uses
DR.. Kings New Life Pills. Result
all organs active, digestion good, no
headaches, no chance for blues Try
them yourself. Only 25c at all drug
gists.
The Tucson citizen., 1902-08-25
There Is No RICbt,

"What is the right thing to do when
your wife asks you for money and you
haven't got it?"
Under those circumstances anything
you DO will be wrong" ,"-New Yorh
Herald.
The Tucson citizen., 1902-08-25
STOCK REDUCTION SALE.

Owing to the preparations we are
making to move to our Congress street
location, we will sell all harness, sad.
dies, buggies and wagons at greatly
reduced prices until September l.
F. J. VILLAESCUSA,
40 S. Meyer Street.
The Tucson citizen., 1902-08-25

c. A. Stevens, the old reliable express
man, has returned after a years rest
and recuperation on the coast He
has bought his old business, and can be
found at the People Store. Prompt
attention will be given to all work left
in my care.
The Tucson citizen., 1902-08-25
Poetry ut Home,

"Postcrity viii discover me-" said
the poet.
IF it does" replied his wife, who
was all tired out because they couldn't
afford to keep a girl, lit will probably
regret any time it wasted In doing so"
Chicago Record-IIorald.
The Tucson citizen., 1902-08-25
TO MY FRIENDS.

Il was trouled with my stomach for
several months. Upon being advised
to use Kodol / did so, and words can
not tell the good it has done me. Geo.
w. Fry, Viola, Iowa. Kodol cures all
stomach and bowel troubles, indiges
tion, dyspepsia. Bells Pharmacy.
The Tucson citizen., 1902-08-25
N0OfO Murderer
LynCh6d in North Carolina

RALEIGH, N. c., Aug. 25.-Tom
Jones, the negro who committed an
assault on Mrs. Will Smith at Seven
Springs, and who died from her
wounds, was lynched today by a mob
who took him from his captors.
The Tucson citizen., 1902-08-25
BUY AT HOME.

Pease Novelty Co. will save you
freight on typewriters, slot machines
ana all kinds of automatic machines.
For sale or for rent. 213 North Meyers
street, Tucson, Ariz. Phone 22Sl.
The Tucson citizen., 1902-08-25
Acquiring "A Golf Accent.

"Brassie detests oatmeal, but be Is
eating it regularly for breakfast now,"
said Larkin.
whats his object?" asked Gilroy.
t"He's trying to improve bis golf ac
cent" Judge.
The Tucson citizen., 1902-08-25

I had a running, itching sore on my
leg. Suffered tortures. Doan's Oint-
ment took away the burning and itch
ing instantly and quickly effected per-
manent cure" c. w. Lenhart, Bowl
ing Green. Q.
The Tucson citizen., 1902-08-25
CARRIAGES. CARRYALLS.

u. 5. Valencia has changed his car
rage stand from West Congress street
to the corner of Congress and Stone
avenue, at Alex Rossi's saloon, where
he can be found at all hours, or by
calling up number 661. l mo.
The Tucson citizen., 1902-08-25

We will close out car entire line Of
summer 1aprobes at a great reduction.
We will not keep any of them for next
years season; they must all go now.
Come in and look over our line be-
fore purchasing elsewhere.
F. RONSTADT,
Corner Broadway and Sixth Ave.
The Tucson citizen., 1902-08-25

DR.. H. e. Crepin has returned from
his summer vacation, having spent two
months in the mountain resorts OF CAL
ifornia. The doctor will resume his
practice at once, being located In mis-
old office in the A. o. u. W. building.
The Tucson citizen., 1902-08-25
His Locust.

"O'Brien siz he hos bin carryin' the
same stick iver since he hos bin on
the force"
How long hos thot bin?"
"Sivintane years"
"Bedad, ut must be siyintane year
locust" Philadelphia Record