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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-07-29
style in TypewritInq.

It will come as surprise to many
people to know that there is greae
deal of character in typewriting. Vert
half a dozen operators to use the same
machine, paper and actual words, each
printing off a dozen sheets, and were
all these to be mixed up indiscrimin-
ately, a practiced eye could distinguish
each operators work instantly.
In recent law case, where lengthy
typeWritten document Of many sheets
was in question, it was alleged that
one of the papers included had been
substituted for another sheet. Al
though to casual eye all the sheets
seemed to be the work of one hand,
experts showed that the spacing was
quite different, especially between the
end of one sentence and the beginning
of another, and on the substituted
sheet the new paragraphs began in
quite a different position on the lines,
and the letters were shaky instead OF
upright and firm, and the punctua-
tion-the. crucial test-was wholly
different.
The experts were unable to trace the
person who had done the bogus type
writing, but they agreed that it was a
young woman and only beginner at
typewriting; that she was nervous,
not very strong, and that her educa-
tion was only moderately good.
The writer of the other sheets COM
prising the document was defined,
from The evennesss correctness and
6rmness of the typeWriting to be an
experienced operator.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-07-29
State Press Association Will GO
TO Mountains.

The State Press association has about
abandoned it's projected trip to Denver
and will wait until 1909, visiting the
worlds fair at St. Louis on the way.
This year it is probable that the
scribes will go to Blowing Rock about
Aug. 81. President Aull will make q
preparatory trip about the 4th and
study the situation.
Mr. A. B. Andrews, of the Southern
and Mr.. L. T. Nichols of the Caro-
lima and Northwestern have made sat-
isfactory arrangements with the Press
association regarding transportation,
and the editors will see the mountain
glories this year, instead Of going to far
away Colorado. The same courtesies
heretofore extended will again be
offered next year for the Denver trip.
The State.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-07-29
Two Boys Executed.

Lexington, KY, July A.-Claude
gpRr;en and Earl Whitney. boys in
years, whose faces indicate nothing
os the criminal, were hanged here at
BocIock this morning for the murder
Of A. 3. Chinn, who was wealthy
merchant and an ex-Confedrate SOL
Ty The BOYS, who we're but II years
old, met their fate calmly and SAID
they were ready to die. Chinn was
killed during a pistol fight between
Asa Chinn, son Of the murdered man
and O,Brien and Whitney while the
latter we're attempting to- rob the
lI,inn home last October. Asa Chinn
was wounded, bnt recovered.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-07-29
A Good Liver.

A bad liver means bad breath, bad
complexion, poor digestion and often
constipation. A good healthy active liver
means fine clear skin, free from pimples
and spots, bright eyes, buoyant spirits, IN
other words good health. Make the Liver
healthy and keep it healthy by using Ry
dales Liver Tablets. They act specid-
cally on the liver as mild stimuIant ard
tonic, arousing it to activity. They gently
els and intestines and thus assist nature
to restore regular habit. For sale by
all dealers.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-07-29
Rydales Elixir.

The new scientific discovery for diseases
of the throat and lungs, acts upon new
principle differing greatly from the old
style Cough Medicines which are compos-
ed chiefly of wild cherry and tar, which do
little more than stimulate the lining of the
throat and lungs. Rydales Elixir strikes
at the root of the trouble, 1T kills the mi
c7obes that cause throat and lung diseases.
It removes the cause and hastens recovery
by helping nature restore the diseased Or
agns to health. For sale by all dealers.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-07-29
The secretary of State has issued a

The secretary of state has issued a
charter to the Myakka company, a
concern having s5oO,0 capital, with
of6cess.in Charleston. The company
will do lumber and naval business,
having bought up large tracts of land
in Florida for the purpose. Among
the corporators are D. W. Alderman,
of Alcolu, L. D. Simonds and ". E..
Huger, of Charleston.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-07-29
English Mills Cannot Secure Raw
Cotton.

London, July 24.-Replying to a
question in the house of commons to
day Gerald Balfour, president of the
board of trade, said 100 cotton fac
tories in Lancashire were working on
short time and $4,000 operatives were
affected. This was due to the de-
fciency in raw cotton. The question
of cotton growing in the British en-
pire, in order to create a supply out
side of the southern States Of America,
was receiving consideration and the
board of trade was prepared to give
any practicable help to those interested
in the matter.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-07-29
A PAINT SHOP

kept by practical painter Of
30years' experience, where can
be got Lead and Oil mixed any
color, also Ready Mixed Paints
and Paints for different use,
such as Floor, Roof, iron, Var
nishes, Bronze, Sandpaper, Put
ty, Gold Leaf, Dry Colors, Calso-
mine, etc. | want some work
painting and upholstering. I
will paint your house, Kalso-
mine or paper the walls cheap,
for while at work | am very
apt to find a Sofa. Rocker, or
Sideboard that needs scsaping
andvarnishing, also:upholstered
| have some pretty colors IN
Morocoline, Hair Cloth, Mohair
Plush, or | may find a Car
riage or Buggy that l will paint
for ten dollars and give you a
set of harness free, or paint the
buggy for five dollars and no
gift. Buggy tops 5000, fitted
on Wheels, steel tires, painted
and put on ready for road,
$1,000 per sett. Shafts, paint
ed and trimmed, $500.
Agent for Councils self-}u-
bricating Axles.
Office in Curtis Houses. No
326 South Main street.
II. 3. CURTIS.
Phone 1876. I paint signs.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-07-29
Is INDIGESTION a Disease +?

The best medical authorities say that in
digestion is not always caused by dis
eased stomach, but may result from dis
ordered liver, constipation, excitement,
etc. The cause is of little consequence
when Rydales Stomach Tablets are taken.
as they never fail to digest the food, check
fermentation, free the stomach from ir-
ritating acids and an excess of gas. They
relieve at once, Belching, Heartburn, Sour
Stomach, Fullness after Eating, etc. Ry-
dales Stomach Tablets have specific tom
ic effect on the stomach and organs of as
similation and are guaranteed to cure the
worst forms of stomach trouble. For sale
by all deale S.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-07-29
GUN and LOeKsnITH.

I take pleasure in giving no.
tice to my friends and the pub
lie generally, that, having re-
gained my health, | have re-
opened my shop, and am ready
to do any work in the
line Of Guns, Locks, Sewing
Machines, &c. Prices reasona-
bic, work done promptly and
satisfaction guaranteed.
Shop removed to No. p
West Liberty street, Two doors
from Osteen's Book Store.
r. s. BRADWELL.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-07-29
He Was Easily Satisfied.

Money lending proves quite profit
able to some people in New York. A
man by the name Of Aaron Block, a
money lender of that city, has been
indicted by Jewish rabbi charged
with usury. According to Villain
Pechner, a former confidential clerk
employed by Block, who will appear
as witness, Blocks profits on in
vestment Of $4,000 last year amounted
to S26, coo,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-07-29
No Pity Shown.

ssFor years fate was after me contin-
uous,yn writes F. A. Gulledge, Verbena,
Ala. 81 had terrible case of Piles caus-
ing "a tumors. When all failed Buck
lens Arnica Salve cured me. Equally good
for burns and all aches and pains. Only
25c at j. F. w, DeLorare's Drug Store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-07-29
Elliott's Emulsifed Oil Lin
menG

Is the best Liniment on the market for
use in the family or on animals. 1t is very
soothing, very penetrating. relieves quickly
and heals in an incredibly short time. Try
it you will not be disappointed. Large
bottle. Price, % cents. For sale by all
dealers.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-07-29

Charlotte, July 23.-The stockhold-
ers of the Clifton Is. G.. cotton mills
today decided to increase the capital
from one million to one million three
quarters, the increase to be divided
into 1850 shares. The mills were
wrecked in the May floods.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-30
AIDS TO HAPPINESS
The Time When Help, Kindness and
sympathy Count Most.

The Time when Help, Kindness and
sympathy Count Most.
1t is during tie formative period, the
time when Il man is seeking TO get
foothold, that help counts for most,
when even the slightest aid is great.
A few books lent to Andrew Carnegie
when he was beginning his career
were to him an Inspiration. He has
nobly repaid the loan; made posterity
his debtor millionfold by his beneh-
| cence in sprinkling libraries over, the
whole country. Help the saplings, the
young growing trees of vigor; the
mighty oaks have no need of your aid.
The heartening words should come
when needed, not when they seem only
hypocritlc protestatiOns or deXtrons
preparations for future faYors. Co
klumbus, surrounded by his mutinOus
crew, threatening to kill him, alone
amid the crowd, had no one TO stand
by him, but he neared land, and riches
opened before them. Then they fell at
his feet. proclaimed him almost a god
and said he truly was inspired from
heaven. Success transtigured him; Il
long line of pebbly beach and few
trees made him divine. A little pa
thence along the way, n little closer
companionship, little brotherly love
In his hours of watching, waiting, and
hoping, would have been great balm to
his soul
1t is in childhood that pleasures
count most when the slightest invest
ment of Kindness brings largest re-
turns. Let us give the children sun
light, love- companionship, sympathy
with their little troubles and worries
that seem to them so great, genuine
interest in their growing hopes, their
vague, unproportioned dreams and
yearnings. Let us put ourselves into
their places. view the world through
their eyes so that we may gently cor
rect the errors OF their perspective by
our greater wisdom. Such trifies will
make them genuinely happy, happier
by far than things a thousand times
greater that come too late.-From THE
Power of TRUTH" by William George
Jordan, Published by Brentanos.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-30
A SORRY Twentx Dave, RECORD.

in the history, of this country no
previous tweTty days, the New York
World believes, afford parallel to
those between May &c and June Is
for combined destruction of life and
property.
Beginning with the tornado at st.
Elmo, Mo-, May &c. in which twenty
persons were killed, the list confines
as follows:
May 30 to June 6, Kansas River
floods; so killed
June 1, Gainesville, (Ga..) tornado;
100 killed.
June 6, Glendale, S. c., cloudburst;
IS killed.
June to Is. St. Louis food; 80
killed.
June IA, Heppner, (Ore) cloud
burst; 300 killed
The total value of the property lost
in the above named disasters is esti-
mated at $27. 100000, and $4,000. 900
more is computed to have been lost
in the forest fires that ragged from
June 3 to in New York, New Jersey.
New England and Pennsylvania. This
makes a grand total of SOS lives and
$30,500,000 worth of property wiped
out by the flood and fire in these 20
days of destruction.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-30
BABY'S FUTURE
Something for Mothers
to Think About.
Lives of Suffering and
Sorrow AVerted
And Happiness and Prosperity
~. Assured by
CutiCuraSOap, Ointmentand Pills
When All Else Fails.

Every child born into the world with
an inherited or early developed ten
dency to distressing, disfguring hu-
mours of the skin, scalp and blood, be-
comes an object of the most tender So
licitude, not only because of its suffer-
ing, but because of the dreadful fear
that the designation is to be lifelong
and mar its future happiness and pros
perity. Hence it becomes the duty of
mothers of such afflicted children to ac-
quaint themselves with the best, the
purest and most effective treatment
available, viz, The Cuticura Treatment.
Warm baths with Cuticura Soap to
cleanse the skin and scalp OF crusts and
scales, gentle applications of Cuticura
Ointment, to allay itching, irritation
and Inflammation, and sOothe and heal,
and mild doses of Cuticura Resolvent
Pills, to cool the blood in the severer
cases, are all that can be desired for the
alienation of the suffering of skin tor
tured infants and children, and the COM
fort of worn-Out parents.
Millions of women use Cuticura Soap,
assisted by Cuticura Ointment, for pre-
serving, purifying and identifying the
skin, for cleansing the scalp of crusts.
scales and dandruff, and the stopping
of falling hair, for softening, whitening
and soothing red, rough and sore hands,
for baby rashes, itchings and chafings,
in the form of washes for annoying
irritatiops and inflammations, and for
many sanative, antiseptic purposes
which readily suggest themselves.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-30
The Postal Scandals.

There is strong reason to believe
that the next congress will have to
concern itself about the corruption
in the postal department at Washing
ton. The sensational disclosures made
have resulted in swelling demand
to turn the rascals out" All the
large divisions of the department are
now without heads, the designations
and removals embracing all the fol-
lowing:
George W. Beavers, of the salaries
and allowance division, resigned I'M
de- fire.
y. w. Machen, of the free delivery
system, was removed and indicted for
accepting brides.
G. a. c. Christiancy, of the same
office, is on indefinite leave of absence
without pay.
George E. Lorenz, postmaster at
Toledo, indicted as a partner of A. w.
Machen in the contract frauds.
Diller b. Croft, indicted as one of
contracting firm who did fraudu-
lent business with Machen.
James 7. Metcalf, superintendent of
money order system, removed bv
postmaster general.
James N. Tyner, of the legal depart
ment. was summariIy removed.
ID. Y. Miller, assistant in the office
of Tyner, was removed, charged with
accepting brihes.
McGregor and Upton, chief clerks
in Machen's office, have been indicted
for defrauding the government.
Mrs. Lorenz, wife of the Toledo
postmaster, indicted as the go-be-
tween between Machen, her husband
and others.
Samuel A. Croft, another of the CON
tracing firm, indicted for collusion
against the government with Macben
Charles Hedges, superintendent of
city delivery service of the postoffice
department. charged with SOLICITING
stock in 4 gold mining company. from
postmasters, and giving it gratis to
secretaries of representatives to CON
gress.
Demand is now made that the post
master general be removed He is not
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-30
perception of Man From Mars.

Governor Pennypacker OF Pennsylva-
MIA in his statement to the public CIV
ing his reasons for signing the bill to
muzzle the press says, Were a stran-
ger from Mars by some accident to read
pur daily press he would conclude that
Ele world is inhabited by criminals and
governed by scoundrels." That APPLY
describes the general opinion of Repub-
lican ring rule In that suffering COM
monwealth, and the picture has been
photographed on the minds OF the peo-
pie by the newspapers that the Quay
tool would suppress. The Quay ring of
scoundrels will find they have attempt
ed an impossible feat. No legal enact
ment can control the press, though for
time by rascality they may have pO-
litical ma stery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-30

Maine is having a new experience
under prohibition. Possession of an
internal revenue stamp is prima facie
evidence that the owner is engaged in
selling liquor. and the supreme court
having announced last February that
all persons hereafter convicted of
selling liquor Illegally would be sent
to Jail. the druggists of Bangor have
decided not to renew the internal
revenue stamps expiring June 30
Many salOOnkeepers have also decided
to retire. Those who renew their IL
censes from the government viii be
subject to prosecution under the state
law. Those who do not will be pur-
sued by the internal revenue officers.
So there you are.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-30
Ladies and children Invited.

All ladies and children who cannot
stand the shocking strain of laxative
syrups, cathartics, etc, are invited to
try the famous Little Early Risers.
They are different from all other
pills. They do not purge the system.
Even a double dose will not grippe,
weaken or sieken; many people call
them the Easy Pill. w. III. Howell,
Houston, Texas, says nothing better
can be used for constipation, sick
headache, etc. Bob Moore, Lafayette,
Ind, says all others grippe and sicken,
while DeWitt's Little Early Risers do
their work well and easy.
Sold by Harper House pharmacy;
A. J. Riess drug store, corner Seventh
avenue and Twenty-seventh street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-30
Startling Evidence.

Fresh testimony in great quantity
is constantly coming in, declaring DR..
Kings New Dis .overy for consump-
ton, coughs and colds to be unequal
ed. a recent expression from T. j.
Mcfarland, Bentorville, Va, serves as
example. He writes: 81 had bron-
chitis for three years and doctored all
the time without being benefited.
Then L began taking DR.. Kings New
Discovery, and few bottles wholly
cured me-" Equally effective in cur
ing all lung and throat troubles, con-
sumption, pneumonia and grip. Guar
anteed by Hartz &J Ullemeyer, drug
gists. Trial bottles free; regular
sizes, so cents and 81.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-30
Chronic Rheumatism Cured

DR.. H. B. Hettinger, indianapolis,
Ind, says: "For several months after
spraining my ankle 1 was severely af-
fiicted with rheumatism. 1 finally
tried Detchon's Mystic Cure for Rheu-
matism, and in four days could walk
without my cane; two bottles cured
me sound and well. 1 take great
pleasure in recommending the Mystic
Cure to all who are afflicted with
rheumatism" Sold by Otto Grotjan,
1901 Second avenue, Rock Island;
Gust Schlege1 & Son, 22o West Second
street, Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-30

Senator Hanna, in an address at the
Salvation Army barracks at Cleve-
land, said that he would join that or
ganization if he had time to preach.
1t is a safe proposition that when the
senator becomes a salvatiOnist there
will be some means for raising the
wind other than selling the War Cry
or holding the drum for 80 minutes
while the people throw on scent
pieces
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-30

Sixtytwo years ago a man named
Jones moved from Kentucky to Dale
county. Missouri, taking with him his
family of 10 children. At reunion
recently held at Everton 1,O19 of his
descendants were present and there
are few who were unable to attend.
Almost all his descendants have mar
ried and settled in the same neigh
borhood in southern Missouri.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-30
Ten Yaara In He'd.

R. A. Gray, J. p, Oakville, Ind,
writes: For 10 years was confined
to my bed with disease of my kid.
Reys. 1t was so severe that 1 could
not move part of the time. 1 consult
ed the very best medical skill availa-
BILE, but could get no relief until Fo-
ley's Kidney Cure was recommended
to me. 1t has been a God-send to
me-" All druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-30

\ Georgia solon who is the father
of IL children proposes to discour-
age the divorce industry in that state
by charging So for filing of petition
and 800 for the decree. His idea
seems to be that the defendant would
resist the suit unless he considered
the divorce cheap at S125. plus what
alimonv the court might allow the
plaintift
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-30

in accord with the assistants and as
between him and them the public pre-
fers to believe the latter, as they are
to be thanked for publicity in the af-
fairs of the department. They refus-
ed to be party to the hushing pro-
cess and disobeyed the injunctions of
their chief to keep the facts from the
newspapers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-30
Account of annual meeting
EDUCATIONAL ASSOCI-
ALTON.

NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL ASS0CI-
ALTON.
Tickets to Boston, Mass, and re-
turn will be on sale July >. ;, and 5,
1903. inclusive, from all Big Four"
points, and points on Cincinnati Nor
thern r. r., and ID. & L. II. r., (also
on July /, from Cincinnati, Chicago.
Peoria, st. Louis, indianapolis, and
all points intermediary at rate of
of one fare plus $500 for the round
trip.
Tickets will be good going on date
of sale, and good for return leaving
Boston not earlier than July s, 1908,
nor later than July -, 1908. and only
when executed by Joint Agent for
which fee of % cents viii be charg-
ed. BY depcsiting ticket with Joint
Agent at Boston not earlier than July
Z, nor later than July II, and on pay
ing fee of so cents at time of de-
post, an extension of return limit to
leave Boston to and including but not
later than Sept. !, 1908, may be nb-
tanned.
Tickets going via one direct route,
returning via another direct route, at
somewhat higher rates.
LAKE TRIPS-Between Cleveland
and Buffalo in either direction at no
increased expense.
NIAGARA FALLS-Stop-over ten
days without extra charge.
HUDSON RIVER TRIP-AIl tickets
Big Four" issue reading via New
York Central and Hudson River Il. r.,
between Albany and New York, or via
West Shore II. r., between Albany
and New York, will be honored by
Hudson River Day Line Steamers, or
Peoples Night Line Steamers, without
extra charge, application being made
on eastbound trip to conductor be-
fore arrival at Albany, and for west
bound trip to agent at Steamer dock.
New York
STOP-OVER AT NEW YORK-Stop-
over may be obtained at New York
on return trip on tickets reading via
New York, provided tickets have been
validated by Joint Agent at Boston,
and are deposited with Joint Agent at
New York Immediately upon arrival
and payment of fee of $1.00. In no
case shall stop-over at New York eX-
tend beyond Sept. l.
For full information and particulars
as to rates, tickets, limits, etc, call
on agents big Four Route" or adj
dress the undersigned.
WARREN J. LYNCH,
GenT Pass. & Ticket Agt.
W.-P. DEPPE,
Asst. G. P. & T. Agt.
Cincinnati, Ohio.
ALLEN M. NYE. T. P. A.. Peoria. Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-30
"Regret. to Report.v

Postmaster General Payne regrets
to report" that one of the assistant at
torneys of his department has been ar
rested for boodling. 1t is also sad to
relate that the prisoner charged with
the crime is n good Republican and
was vouched for by Senator Fairbanks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-30
Educate Your Bowels.

Your bowels can be trained as well
as your muscles or your brain. Cas-
carets Candy Cathartic train your
bowels to do right. Genuine tablets
stamped C. c. C. Never sold in
bulk. All druggists, roc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-30
Tuesday, June 80.

The dynamite cracker and the toy
pistol ought at least to be on the
blacklist. They are responsible for
most of the fatalities of the Fourth.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-30

Wonder if New York democrats can
unite On a favorite son when they
have David b. Hill. Alton b. Parker
and Edward NJ. Shepard on the list?