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New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1903-01-10

iH HiA li'.Oo t'tt ttHN. tGllNt
whites, children Of native parents,
ten years old aud over, cannot read
and write; while in North Carolina
and Louisiana, alabama Is not tar
ahead), one white person Du every
four is totally iIlIttrate In these
figures the negroesarc uotjurIudrd.
If we add to these figures the num-
ber Of onr white people vino rau
just pass the test of literacy. who
perhaps can barely sigu their
names, our conditions are seen to
be still more serious.
The task before the South is one
of great magnitude 1t is not the
bare problem of illiteracy. 1t is
not problem of Indifference. 1t
is the problem of intense earnest
ness, Of untiring effort, struggling
with the task of educating the
masses of two great populations out
of public resources which are
clearly inadequate.
At this time it is interesting to
note that men of great wealth have
come forward and placed $50, ,000,-
600 in the hands of the Southern
Educational Conference, composed
entirely of Southern men, to be
spent in the interests of education
in the South. The New Orleans
Times Democrat has this to say:
"The effort that is making at the
North to dlspell the cloud of illit-
eracy that hangs like pail over
certain sections of the Southern
States demonstrates cOnclusively
thai the more southern section Of
the Union has ceased to be re
garded as foreign country by
men of light and leading in the
Northern States. The movement
that has been started by Mr.. Rob
ert G. Ogden, Of New York, and
that has been supported by men Of
large wealth in various Northern
Cities, has great deal OF energy
for political as we'll as for social
good. 1t reminds thinking per-
sons the country over that the day
of sectional prejudices is quite
passed, and that an era of good
feeling which is likely to be per-
manent is already begun. While
the educational advantages to be
gained from Mr.. Ogden's work are
varied and great, we are inclined
to think that the moral value of his
example, and of the example of
other estimable men at the North,
may hardly be magnified. The
mere fact that gentlemen such as
Mr.. Ogden, Mr.. William FL. Bald
win, Jr., Mr.. Hamilton w. Mabie,
not to mention the active sympathy
of Mr.. John D. Rockefeller and
other citizens of enormous wealth,
are so interested in the work of
Southern education that they are
devoting to it a great deal of time
and great deal of attention, is Of
itself happily significant 1t is
clear that Mr.. Ogden and his fel-
low workers in the cause of South
ern education are unhampered by
prejudices against the
Southern people. Their attitude
towards the South indicates that
intelligent public sentiment at the
North recognizes that as one nation
the Americans have at length be-
come one people. Surely such an
indication is heartening to the
whole country" !"
n yUYr<Ax-
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1903-01-10
ReC. Carlisle II. Il. Martin. l.. d.

Waverly, Texas, writes: "Of morn
ing, when first rising, often find a
troublesome collection of phlegm, which
produces cough, and is very hard to dis
lodge; but small quantity of Ballard
Horehound Syrup will at once dislodge it,
and the trouble is over know of no
medicine that is equal to it, and it is SO
pleasant to take. can most eordiallyre-
commend it to all persons, needing med
icine for throat or lung troubles Price
25c, soc, 81 90 bottle at Estorge Drug Co.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1903-01-10
One Hundred Dollars u Boz

is the value H. A. Tisdale, Summerton,
8. c., places on DeWitts Witch Hazel
Salve. He says: II had the piles for 20
years l tried many doctors and medi-
cines, cut all failed except DeWitts Witch
Hazel Salve. 1t cured me- 1t is com
bination OF the healing properties of Witch
Hazel with antisepeics and emollients; re-
lieyes and permanently cures blind,
bleeding itching and protruding piles,
sores, cuts, bruises eczema, salt rheum
and all skin diseases. Sold by Jno. r.
Taylor.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1903-01-10
UnMeLk.

Try SOC bottle Of HERBINE, notice the
Improvement speedily effected In your
Appetite, Energy, Strength and Vigors
Watch how it brightens the spirits, give.
freedom from Indigestion and Debility!
Isaac Story, Ava, No., writes, Sept.
10th, 1900. II was in bad health, l had
stomach trouble for IL months, also dumb
chills. DIR. J. w. Mory prescribed Her.
bine, il cured me in two weeks. l can
not recommend it too highly, it will do all
you claim for it," Sold by Estorge Drug
70
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1903-01-10

4 Postmaster General Payne recon-
Bends that he be permitted to say
That are and what are not news
papers and it would be easy for
him, if so disposed, to limit second
class privileges to those public
ations whose editorial policy con-
formed with his views.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1903-01-10
Only one characteristic distin-

Only one characteristic distin.
guishes the little village Of Strong,
Me-. from the thousands Of others
that are scattered all over New
England. This is tho peculiar in
dustry which serves to support the
entire community. Strong is
famous for nothing but toothpicks,
but it is known in the trade as the
place from which come the majority
of the toothpicks that are used in
the United States.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1903-01-10
NOTICE.

NEW IBERIA, La, Dee. 26th, 1902.
The annual election Of Directors of the
State Bank Of New iberia to serve during
the ensuing year viii b held 1t the bank
ing rooms on Monday January 18th, 1908,
the hours Of . and o'clock
p. m:
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1903-01-10
Proverbs

When the butter won't
come put a penny in the
churn," is an old time dairy
proverb. 1t often seems to
work though no one has ever
told why.
When mothers are worried
because the children do not
gain strength and flesh we
say give them SCOTS Emul-
sion.
It is like the penny in the
milk because it works and
because there is something
astonishing about it.
SCOTS Emulsion is simply
"a milk of pure cod liver oil
with some hypophosphites
especially prepared for delicate
stomachs.
Children take to it naturally
because they like the taste
and the remedy takes just as
naturally to the children be-
cause it is so perfectly adapted
to their wants.
For all weak and pale and
thin children SCOTS Emulsion
is the most satisfactory treat
ment.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1903-01-10
A TEXAS WONDER.
haII's Greet Discovery.

One small bottle Of Halls great dis
oevgxy sures all kidney and bladder
troubles, removes gravel, cures diabetes,
ssminl emissions, weak and lame backs,
fhsmasiam and all irregularities OF the
hdnsys and bladder in both men and
women, regulates bladder troubles in child
rem. If not sold by your druggist, will be
sent by mail on receipt of 81. One small
bottle is two months treatment, and will
cure any case above mentioned. n. E.
W. Hall, sole manufacturer, P. 0. Boz
620, st. Louis, Mo. Send for testimonials.
Sold by druggists, and Estorge Drug Co.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1903-01-10
THE CAMEL'S HEAD.

"Where the camels head goes his
body follows" says an Oriental proverb.
It's the same way with disease. A small
opening will give it an entrance and
when disease once has a place in the
body large number of ills may follow it.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1903-01-10

NOTICE.
New Iberia.

To the Stockholders Of the New iberia
National Bank:
NEW IBERIA, La, DEC. 4th, 1909.
The annual election of Directors OF the
New iberia National Bank for the ensu-
ing year 1908, will be held on Tuesday,
January 18th, 1908, between the hours Of
9 A. u. and P. n. at the banking house
Of said bank, corner Main and Julia
Streets. New Iberia, La.
P. L. RENOUD1T,
Cashier.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1903-01-10

Northwest Missouri has a 3d.
900 acre farm, where more corn Is
raised than on any other farm
in the world. But not a bushel OF
It is marketed as corn, but is used
to fatten hogs and cattle, which are
sold in the markets.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1903-01-10
Read This.


New Iberia, La, August as, 1901.
DR.. 4. w. Hall, st. Louis, No.:
Dear Sir-Your Texas Wonder, Halls
Great Discovery, has done me more good
for Kidney, Bladder and Rheumatism than
anything ever used. Yours truly,
II. A. DEROUEN.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1903-01-10

1uc opening ioi uiSSao
is often found in a "weak
stomach. w b II TIL
stomach is weak " th'
body also becomes weak
ened by lack of NJ
nutrition, and ~"
disease attacks Z>N4s
the heart, liver, HLtNs
lungs, kidneys WIZ
and other organs. ~ !
DR.. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discov-
cry m a k es the weak
stomach strong. It cures
diseases of the stomach
and other organs of di-
gestion and nutrition,
and so enables the BODY
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-11-04
FLORIDA RACE RIOT.
inhabitants of Lake Village Par
ficipate in a Shooting Melee
One Killed Several Wounded.

Lake Village, Fla, Nov. 3.-Henry
johnson, a negro, was taken from Jail
here at noon today by mob and hang
ed in the centre of the town. The act
followed a fight between the whites
and blacks early in the day in which
Frank Anderson was killed and B.
Vinson. lawyer from Little Rock,
and several Others were wounded,
During the row, it is claimed, E.
Coleman, a negro, began shooting
which began fusilade. When it was
over the dead and wounded were
counted. Coleman fled with posse in
pursuit. johnson was locked up. Ex-
citement ran high and mass meet
ing of citizens was held, at which OBJ
servance of law was urged by large
number. The more excitable rushed
to the jail, battered down the doors,
secured johnson and hanged him.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-11-04
Cotton Receipts.

The crop Of cotton in the territory
tributary to this city is unquestion-
ably much smaller than it was last
year and the receipts on this market
from the opening Of the season to date
prove concluisvely that the crop is not
only quite short but late.
The following figures taken from
the books of the public cotton weigh
ers show how the receipts are falling
behind last year:
Receipts for August, September and
October 1902. 20, Sl5.
Receipts for August, September and
October 1908, 15,712.
Decrease in receipts from last year,
5,1O3.
The receipts during August 1902
were LISP; receipts during August
100, 1928.
The receipts have fallen behind each
month and there is no prospect Of the
loss being made good in the future
months of this cotton season.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-11-04
Tom Johnson Beaten.

Columbus, O.. Nov. 3.-The Republi-
cans broke their record in Ohio today
in pluralities for Governor by electing
Myron T. Herrick (Rep.) over Mayor
Tom L. johnson (Dem. by consider.
ably over 100, 900. The plurality on
joint ballot of over 100 in the legisla-
ture for the reelection Of Senate,
Hanna more than triples any previous
record.
On account of the vote on five con-
stitutional amendments, the counting
was delayed all over Ohio tonight and
when returns were received they
could not be compared with those Of
any preceding State election as the
voting precincts in Il municipalities
with 5000 population or over had been
changed.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-11-04
Mcclellan Elected Mayor Of New
York Over Lowe by a Great
Plurality.
incomplete Returns Received From
Other States, But Democrats
Probably Win in Maryland
and Tom Johnson Was De-
feated in Ohio.

New York, Nov. 3.-After a remark
able campaign in which there was
united against him nearly all of the
newspapers and practically every min
ister of religion in the city, George B.
Mcclellan, son of the Civil war gen.
eral, was today elected third mayor of
Greater New York over Seth Low,
Fusionist, the present mayor, by the
large plurality of 81, 414.
Edward NJ. Grout was elected comp
troller and Charles V. Fornes presi-
dent of the board of aldermen. These
two men were originally on the Fusion
ticket and were endorsed by Tammany,
whereupon the Fusionists took their
name from the Low ballot and nomi-
mated other candidates. 1t was the
nomination of Grout and Fornes by
Tammany that caused Hugh McLaugh-
lin, the veteran leader of the Kings
county Democracy, to bolt and declare
that he would not support men who
we're not Democrats. In spite of this
detection, however, Mcclellan, Grout
and Fornes carried Kings county. The
management Of their campaign there
was taken over by State Senator Pat
rick Il. McCarren, when Mclaughlin
refused his aid.
a surprise was the small vote for
Wm. S. Devery, former chief of
police, who ran on an independent
ticket. which was given practically NO
support. This result shows a tremen-
dous change in public sentiment since
Mayor Lows election two years ago,
when ne won by 31,6a2. At that time
he carried ali the boroughs but Queens,
his plurality in Manhattan and the
Bronx being 1858, in Brooklyn 25, 767,
and in Richmond 1853. In Queens,
Democrat, had a plurality
Of 561.
Today Mcclellan carried Manhattan
and the Bronx by about 5S, 600, gain
Of $1,000; Brook1yn-by about 5000, a
gain of $1,000, and Queens by about
), 900. gain Of more than 1000. This I
makes total net gain for Nc Clellan of |
about 103, GOO, as compared with Shep-
herds vote Of two years ago.
Low carried only one borough-Rich- |
about 200 votes.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-11-04
THE "lNTeLLIGENT" JUROR.

Commenting on the letter of Mr.
Risinger to the Spartanburg Journal,
the Chester Lantern makes the fol-
lowing timely comments:
It will be seen that this fellow con
cludes that 1.-THE state and counsel for
same was satisfied with the verdict,
otherwise the state could have gone to
the appeal courts. - 1t is probable that
not juror on the case knew that the
state has no appeal.
The readers will notice that Mr.
Risinger does not think worth while
to mention self-defense or any legal
justification for the defendants deed.
Only one plea is referred to-, and we
believe that was not mentioned during
the trial of the case, except as darkly
limited at by one of the lawyers in his
speech, when he referred to the killing
of editor DeYoung and Brann. It
seems from this communication that
the jury based its verdict entirely on
the annals of History.''
The writer is kind enough to warn
editors of their defenseless condition.
If they expose the true character
of unscrupulous men who seek. re-
sponsible positions, these candidates,
when defeated, may shoot them down
with impunity, since the law born of
precedent (see annals of History")
attaches no penalty to such deed.
It it evident that the writer of this
letter tried to quote expressions he
had heard used by others
BY the way, we are sure that we
merely echo the voice of the press
when we assure Mr.. Risinger that we
duly appreciate his "kindest feeling
toward all editors.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-11-04

Laurens, Nov. 3.-Martin Riddle, a
we'll to do farmer and highly respect
ed citizen of the Warrior Creek Sec
tion of this county, met tragic death
this morning about 10 o'clock. He
operated in connection with farming
interests big ginnery. This morning
in passing among the shafting he was
suddenly jerked into the machinery
and terribly mangled and bruised.
Death ensued in Is minutes. He was so
years old, being a veteran of the War
between the States, and his friends
recall his record as a soldier worthy of
the name.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-11-04
CAPT. EVEN FIRED UPON.
The Chief Witness in the Breath
tit County Cases Narrowly Es-
capes Assassin's Bullet.

Lexington, KY, Nov. 3.-Twelve
shots were fred at Capt. Even, the
star witness in the feud cases recent
ly tried in Breathitt county, as he
passed along Walnut street tonight.
The shots were fred from blind
alley. One went through his hat and
another through the lapel of his coat
but none of them touched him. He
was walking along with Judge Hay
mann, at whose home he was staying,
and the Judge had crossed the alley in
front of Even. when the firing began.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-11-04
$500 REWARD.

ON OCTOBER 2Sth pointer puppy
strayed or was stolen from my yard ;
answers to the name of Dixie; about
5 months old; color, liver and white !;
has long head and long ears that hang
straight down, white stripe about 1a
inch wide, runs in middle of forehead,
has long dew claws on hind feet; sex,
female. The above reward will be
paid for her return to my residence,
lO7 West Liberty street.
Nov. 4-2t. r. T.. CARR.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-11-04
Maryland Probably Democratic.

Baltimore, Nov. AT o'clck this
morning the returns from Baltimore
city and the Maryland coun-
ties are meagre, owing to the
length of the ballot, and there
fore it is impossible to accurately
estimate the result. The indications,
however, point to the election of Ed
win Warield Dem. as governor over
Stephenson A. Williams (Rep.} and
that the legislature Will elect United
States senator who will be Demo
crat.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-11-04

The Orangebnrg Patriot very peril
nensly asks Why the Laurens jury that
released Wham from custody for kill
ing Ramage is not excoriated as was
the Lexington jury. 1t seems to MS
TO pe Just as bad a case and we have
said so, and so have other papers, but
when we talk about the Wham case the
readers of the paper do not know what
we are taking about. They were not
interested enough to learn the partl-
culars or to read the evidence, there
fore the lesson loses it's force. That
is why so much fuss is not made about
it. Unfortunately there are too many
incidents that might be brought up
to point out a moral, but there is
but one that will be fully understood
and so that one is used.-Florence
Times.
In chasing the Lexington jury with
the Laurens jury, the Orangeburg
Patriot and the Florence Times seem
to ignore the facts. In the Laurens
case Wham established clear case Of
self defence. He was in his own house
where he had been follo sd, after his
pursuers had been ordered out of his
premises, and the man killed by Wham
had drawn pistol in his hand when
shot, which was found under his body.
,Wham was on trial for the killing OF
his pursuer, and not for his miscon-
duct which led up to the unfortunate
affair. He deserves to be tried and
seriously punished for that; but we do
rot understand that the Indictment
upon which he was tried included his
immoral conduct which aroused his
neighbors and brought about the I'M
fortunate result.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-11-04
Earthquake in Persia.

London, Nov. "a dispatch to The
Daily Mail from Simla says that ter
rible earthquakes have occurred at
Turshiz, near Turbathi-Haidari, in
Persia, in which $50 persons were
killed and numbers injured.
One hundred and eighty-four carpet
factories were destroyed and only 81
stalls were left standing in the great
bazaar.
The entire town was practically de-
molished.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-11-04
Rep. 199,' 1893; CASTOR (Dem. } 1853, 544.

Trenton, N. j., Nov. 3.-The Re
publicans in New jersey today elected
four OF the six State senators and
enough of the assembly to control
both houses. The next senate will
stand IA Republicans to 7 Democrats.
The next house will contain 36 Repub-
licans and "a Democrats, Democratic
gain Of 2.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-11-04

FOR RENT-One storehouse, with
three room dwelling attached, with
necessary out buildings, for five
months. Three and one half miles
from Sumter in the fork of Providence
and Stateburg roads. For terms apply
to R. M. Edens, Sumter, S. G.
July 29-tf.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-11-04

WANTED-Purchasers for several
Berkshire Gifts. Can be mated to
thoroughbred Boar, no kin. Not
registered, but no finer stock in the
county. Too good for breeders, to
make pork of them. Prices reasonable.
Apply to Egypt Farm, E. W. Dabbs,
Manager, Goodwill, S. G.
Sent. 9-tf.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-11-04
Stock Headquarters.

W. B. Boyle's stable is headquarters
for stock for farm, saw mill or road
use, substantial young mules, sound
horses and fancy roadsters, either
single or matched teams. Also buggies,
carriages, wagons, harness and all
kinds Of farming implements. His
prices are always right. Give him a
call.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-11-04

WANTED-To sell my place 4 miles
west of Sumter 452 acres, 20 buildings
in fine repair. Up-to-date ginning
system; church and school on prem
ises. P. NJ. Pitts, P. o. Sumter.
Nov. 2.-lt.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-11-04

FOR SALE-Two secondhand Pi-
amos, first class for beginners to prac-
tice on; S25 each, your choice. Call
or address, 81. L. B. Wells, Sumter G.
H., S. G. Oct 7-6t
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-11-04

LOST-Either on W. Hampton ave-
nue, Liberty or Main street; gold
brooch with baby picture in it. Finder
will please return to Item Office.
Nov 4-1t*
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-11-04

WANTED, Persimmon, Dogwood, Hick-
DRY and Holly Logs. Freight paid on car
loads. JAMES COCKSHOTT, Charleston,
sc. Oct 21-4m.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-11-04

Boston, Nov. 3.-John L. Bates was
reelected governor Of Massachusetts, to-
day by plurality of 35, ,S49 over Col.
VIM. A. CASTOR, the Democratic candi-
date. With returnes complete from
every town and city in the State, the
total vote for governor was: Bates
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-11-04
Fewer Gallons Wears Longer.

LOST-One black and tan Colley
Dog (female), about one year old !;
answers to name "Cora. - Finder will
be rewarded for trouble. E. A. Built
man. Nov. 4-tf.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-11-04

/. DOGWOOD, Persimmon and Hickory
timber for sale by R. c. McFaddin, Sum-
ter, s. G.. Oct. 2l-4t*
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-11-04

No GREAT degree of interest has been
manifested thus far by Sumter county
property owners in the plan proposed
sby Mr.. A. J. Matheson of Marlboro,
so secure 4 desirable class of emigrants
from Scotland. The meeting held on
Monday was rather slimly attended and
tie opinion there voiced by representa-
ave citizens were, in general, to the
effect that q desirable class Of settlers
who can buy land and become citizens
Of She State would be welcomed, it
would not be wise to import ignorant
and destitute peasants from Europe to
compete with negro labor, for the rea-
son that the experiment. has been made
heretofore only to result in disappoint-
msnt and loss to those who made it.
There is an opening in South Carolina
for shousands of home seekers and all
Who come would undoubtedly succeed
Is they practice Industry and frugality,
bnt it is a question whether any white
laborers can compete with the native
negro farm hands, even if they could
be imported in sufficient numbers.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-11-04

EGGS-Barred Plymouth Rock
Eggs. Sitting of 13 s1.00. For sale
by N. G. Osteen. Sept. 30-2t
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-11-04

Cotton sold Oh the local market to-
day for 1913 for middling; while the
better grades brought higher prices.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-11-04

FOR SALE-Sewing Machine in
good condition. Apply at Watchman
and SouthroL Office. Setp. 30-2t.