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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-10-25
AN OVATION FOR ROOSEVELT.
New Orleans Will Give Him the
Warmest Welcome They Know
How to Give.

New Orleans, October 24.-The de-
termination of President Roosevelt
to ignore all timorous advisers, and
come to New Orleans, yellow fever
and mosquitoes to the contrary, has
created a popular furor in this city
which has not been equalled in many
years. To spend one day in New Or
leans the president has entirely re-
arranged the latter part Of his South
ern trip and falling in with Arkansas
desire to receive him first instead Of
from New Orleans owing to quaran-
tines, will make New Orleans his last
stop on October 26 and sail from this
city on United States warship direct
to Washington. The Times-Democrat
in commenting upon the matter, says:
Mr. Roosevelt has promised to pay
his promised visit to New Orleans this
month, in spite Of the advice Of the
tinid newspapers. politicians and
stock jobbers, who wished to immure
him in the White House, safe against
any possibility Of trouble or danger.
The decision is manly, therefore,
like him. He announced months ago,
when this trip was first arranged, his
desire to visit the South, a section of
country he had not 50 \, believing
that it was to the benefit of the coun-
try, and himself as we'll, that a Presi-
dent should meet and know the people
of all sections-a true and forcible
declaration of the presidential obliga-
tions.
But there were several other rea-
sons which made Mr. Roosevelt de-
sire to come here. He had been cor
daily invited to visit us and accepted
and he believed that a promise of
be kept, with all the more reason that
it was hard to keep. He was well
aware of the fact that the visit would
have most beneficial effect, both in
the matter OF ending the fever and the
guarantees and thus save lives and
business losses; but what probably
most strongly to man of
Mr.. Roosevelt's type, one who had
faced danger, was his appreciation of
the courage, energy and public spirit
shown by New Orleans in fighting the
fever and like Horatius at the bridge
holding back an enemy which threat
ened the entire South, and his belief
that it was entitled to some .recogni-
ton on the paA of the president OF
this country. 1t has received recogni-
oion from most of the press, but the
sentiment of the president can best
be shown by visit. 1t will do good
here; it will do good herafter."
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-10-25
LYNCHBURG.

5vncbnro. October l9.-Quite a
eroyd of some Of the best citlzns OF
sis town went to see the Clans.
msn st Florence Monday night and at At
suU,ser Tuesday night last, and al!
yvere delighted. The play was good
from start to fuish-and Only oio
iustice, and no more. to the grano
n1d s.K. Z. Ks'' notwithstanding she
sniniops Of the Columbia State,
Riehard Carroll, Miller and lew
nsfaers to the contrary. The idea OF
rae play doing harm, in any secslon'
in ridiculously absurd and mere oosD !.
Tnis correspondent, Mr.. Editor nas
beard many expressions Of approval OF
ycur comments on the Clansrsn play
In Yesterdays issue Of The sumter
Daily Item. It was the falress ano
most sensible criticism that has mace
its appearance here in reference 70 ehe
Clansnan.
Some cotton is being sold IN snis
nees, but is not shipped; SO nc
harm is done.
Hon. f. D. Smith was in town
The building of The Griffin and
Mcleod Mercantile and Banking Com.
Dany's big store house, is under full
headway and about 25 workman, in
nlnding common laborers, are employ
ed oug.rhis building. Contractor S.
Ts z. Wilson has the contract
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-10-25

Our popular Railroad Agent M.
r. J. House has accepted situation
ir Basnwell and is already at work
in the railroad Office there. Mrs.
House is still here but will eealv
soon. We are indeed sorry to have
such people leave US.
Mr.. Walton McLeoo's very handsome
residence is nearing compilation.
Ctotou is aboRt all out, and con-
sideraably below 10 cents.
Well, NJ. Editor with many good
wishes for the continued and in
creased prosperity of your paper,
(The Item) I blow out my light ano
pull for my bed.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-10-25
pTyEWooD PENCILINGs.

Piuewood, October 1S.-Mrs. z. NJ.
sally and children speut several days
al Orangebur last week.
Mr.. J. q. Weeks, spent Saturday
Mr. r. c. Richardson sr,, visited
sumter Friday and Saturday. Nh.
md Mrs. James B. Richardson with
their daughter Miss Mamie are spend
inc few days in Sumter this week.
Iessrs Richard Richardson, "; T.
Nouueyham. Walter Fielder, Clark
Faldar, E. S. DesChamps, John
MrCutheon spent Tuesday night in
sunter to attend the "Clansman. :"
Miss Sadie FLUID Of Stateburg is
visiting Miss Susan Richardson, for
two or three weeks.
Mr. James P. Lawrence, Sr., spent
Tuesday in Sumter.
Biz. and Mrs. Arthur Prailsford
yrent Tuesday in Sumter.
Mr. D. z. Lide, visited Sumter
Mr. Il. c. Stack. speut Thursday
gr - and Mrs. E. NJ. Brailsford at
tended the Clansman Tuesday evening
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-10-25
STATEBURG.

Statesburg, DC. 16.-Mrs. a. P.
Manning and Mrs H. Y. Gaillard re-
turned to Sumter this afternoon, after
a pleasant visit to Mrs. James Pinck-
ney.
MIR. II. V. Frierson spent Sunday at
home.
Mrs. Z. q. Ramsey visited relatives
at Pcivateef last week.
Rev. W. H. Barnwell is visiting
friends at Hagood today.
Miss Edna Ramsey returned to her
home in Prlvateer on Friday, after a
pleasant visit to her ssister. Mrs.
Frean Mel!ett.
Mr. Frank P. Burgess spent Sunday
at bone.
Mr.. and Mrs James Dick of Sum-
ter were the guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Screven Moore OH Sunday.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-10-25
HAGooD.

Hagood, Oct. 20.-And Dan. j.
SulIy came to Sumter and did not let
me know it. l here give my seuti-
ments ; the whole thing from start to
finish was failure, all because | was
not there. That is just what We
need, Mr.. Editor, a thorough rouse
menr, if I may be- permitted to can a
word. AS has been said before, the
biggest bull in the cotton market is
the farmer himself. without whose
COG peration the others can sarce eS-
pect to sncceed. The association has
beer is, power to be considered
but it lacks some things to be the
power it ought and should be. Pro
posed at first, with the aid and
sympathy of every other enterprise, it
could hardly fail offsuccess. of which
success the printing press OF the
South has been, as in all great
movements of the past. the chief promo.
ters. We heartily approve your words OF
strong encouragement In late issue
of the Item and Watchman and hope
our farmers will give such due con-
sideratioB.
Our einner's report, that is for the
peninsula, shows forty-eight more
bales cotton ginned than at same date
OF last year, but the cotton fields
show the crop much more forward this
than last year, and shorter, the re
being no top crop at all.
Suae-men make practice OF
wholesale lying because isA pays; il
'shaodora Price is one Of them I hope
it will be found out. Many people,
because they see thing IN print,
think it is the truth, but that IS no
guarantee. When a ]ie is scattered
broadcast over the country by au-
thority called great, reliable. etc.. II
by itself, whose sources of informa-
tion are claimed to be the best, it is
sure to make converts and work harm.
If Tbeo Price is living broadcast and
broadside it is worth while for the as
sociation to find it out and nail him,
and T rope it will the great Tbeo
Price. staunch friend OF the farmer?
[ have been pestered aud pestered
until | must complain Certain fell
lows are in the habit of furnishing me
literature on good ~ old bourbon
and I have beea in the habit (no, not
that, I never. ordered whiskey II
nv life, without opening to throw such
literature away but the other day
letter came on which was stamped IN
large type "Tb5ee Summer Girls. y l
awiays liked girls especially such as
would be called Summer Girls'' 50 l
opened the letter only to find it an ad-
vertisement of whiskey. Is there no
relief? ;,
Today the road is filed with all
sorts, of velhices loaded with negroes
going to the burial of Austin West
berry who died Friday night OF maia-
rial fever. An ex.slsve, be was a re,
markab!e man in some respects aud
accumulated considerable property.
just now it is pertinent to remark
that when prosecution turns to per
secution, be it OF white or black, it &c
comes prostitution.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-10-25
SALEM.

s. Salem. October 1.-THE frost on
She mornings OF 9th and 7th mace
7Txfas or no impression on vegetation.
ASIDE from the nipping Of few hg
aaayes, no trace Of it is left. Most all
of as were 500 busy to take In the
SuIly-Smith meeting On Friday but
Ehsir advice had been needed oy most
sarmers before their utterances on
Friday.
There is practically no cotton being
placed on the market from this Sec
Zion. and those who have obligations
I'D meet have no trouble in making
satisfactory arrangements with their
creditors, or the banks.
Most Of the cotton gins that have
been rushed to their utmost capacity.
have time TO burn, and the blowing OF
che whistles seems to be INDUCED IN
Tor pastime. .
2 2 Messrs. r. f. Haynsworth and J.
d. Wilder were over from Sumter one
day last week on fishing expedition.
Is is needless to ce mnent on their
success, since these that know them
zare familiar with tue fact tnat they
ssldom retrun home empty handed.
Mr.. r. NJ. Cooper and daughter,
Hiss Rosa, Of Mt. Z:on spent Mon
dsv night with friends here: =,
Mr.. Guy Warren, of Mayesville,
WAS also visitor in these parts on
Saturday and Sunday.
Rev. ". j. Mckay is in attendance
upon the meeting of Synod at Rock
Hill this week.
MIR. 2. NJ. McElveen paid flying
visit TO the city by the sea one Gay
last week. Doubtless he enjoyed this
..trip more tnan he will the visit ne
win have to pay yorr city next week
Most farmers have deserted the cot.
ton fields, and giving their time and
energy to their hay crop. which IS
F,ester than usual this season. Many
OF MS could saye enough for two years
supply, could labor be obtained. We
ali expect to come over to the Sumter
Light Infantry Carnival and have a
big time
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-10-25
An Appeal to Sumter.

There is before me list of the con-
tributors to the support Of the S. C. A.
The total amount is $500, less $3.50.
We will publish the names of ali those
contributing and the amounts con-
tributed, so that the people may
know who and how many friends We
have
It seems that there is an impression
that we do not need money. One item
will serve to show what it means to
be without money. Just now, We
want to send blanks to every gin
ner, asking for the number CT bales
gianed and the prospective amount
yet to be ginned. The postage alone
will amount to $4,000 to say nothing
Of the printing, stationery, mailing,
etc.
This is a matter of vital import
ance as we must know just the alb
solute truth. The government does
it's best, perhaps, but we have found
that they sometimes are not cur
friends. Besides there are travelling
expenses, to say nothing of the time.
valuable time, that some men are
giving to the work-without one cent
compensation. Is it possible that in
view Of all that this organization has
done is doing and will do that Sumter.
the city of Sumter will contribute only
$500?
Every department. of her business
has felt the influence of our work.
Thousands have been added to her
wealth and will be added.
We confidently expect $1,000 from
her. We want it now. Mr.. A. B.
Stuckey will keep list of contribu-
tors I beg every Sumter business
man to come to our support 1t is
fight for universal Southern independ-
ence. Are we so Indifferent, skpetical,
or cowardly that we will not fight?
Will we be disappointed in Sumter?
E. D. Smith.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-10-25
DARK CORNER.

Dark Corner, October 81 Dry and
duty today, but l will try and write
a line. The land is so dry that the
chickens are scratching up our pota-
toes and we will have to dig themlor
there will be none to dig.
Mr.. Ben Geddings, of Pinewcoo and
Miss Matte E. Weeks, of this place
was married last Tuesday the 18th
Rev. n. J. Brown, of Pirewood
officiating.
Mrs 3. P. Broadway, of Pinewood
died last Wednesday morning after
several weeks of suffering. She was a
sister of Mr.. o. D. Rarvin, of Maj
chester. She leaves a husband and
several children to mourn her death.
The ipterment was at the Paxville
cemetery.
The ice or cam festival atathe school
house was a grand success I under
stand they realized about twenty del
lars. Trey are speaking of having
hot supper at the same place ftbe
Sand Hill school house) on the 10th
Mr.. a. G. Cuttino of your city
dined with ". J. Ardis last Monday.
We are always glad to see Henry.
Mr.. J. NJ. Ardis and family visited
". J. Ardis last Thursday night.
Misses Nealie and Mary Lee Ardis
are on visit to relatives in Claren-
| don. No sick to report. Everything
is calm and serene in those coasts.
The Dark Corner, When, How, And
Why.
When: It was when Gilland. Dar-
gan, Wilson, Anderson, and Stuckey
were making the race for Solicitor.
How We had heard some reports on
some of the candidates, and wrote the
Watchman and Southron to know If
they were trae or not, (my letter was
never published) as we wanted to
vete intelligently down here in this
Dark Corner.
Why: From where I sit now writing
there was not a man in mile OF me
who had ever attended any college.
and not half dozen that can write
! their names And even [ never was
in school day in my life, or my
| father before me, and my mother only
three mouths. So you see, Mr.. Edi-
tor. we are just set of Dark Corner
ties. like the man (and | am one of
them in overalls.
1.-THE NAN IN OVERALLo"
He gets ND in the early morn
While others are in bed,
It makes no difference if be
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-10-25
Letter to F. A. Reams & Co.
Sumter. S. G.

Dear Sir: Paint Devoe: it's the
cheapest paint in the world; never
mind the price; it may or may not be
more. Less gallons will paint the
house; and the paint will outwear
anything.
Skip wear; you've got to wait, to
find that out. 1t covers more; you
haven't got to wait to find that out.
It's the cheapest of all; no matter
about the price
Mr.. Frank A Morse, West Rutland,
Vt, says: :" An old painter. who had
painted my house lead and-oil good
many times, said II to is gallons De-
voe." l got l5 it took 61a, with IL
of oil.
Mr.. William Maughan, Central Rut-
land, Va, bought g; had left.
Yours truly,
F. W. Devoe & Co.
The DuRant Hardware CO. sell our
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-10-25

Miss; Laura Whilden, of Sumter

Miss Laura Whilden, of Sumter,
spent several days the past week at
Mr.. ]. R. Kolb's.
Mrs. Cannon, Of Sumter, spent the
past week at Mr.. J. F. Ingram's.
Mrs. LeGrand, Of Manning, is spend
ing sometime at Mr. S. A. Harvin's.
Privateer was we'll represented at
1.-The Clansman' on last Tuesday
night.
Cotton is about all out of the fields
and only a few Of the farmers in this
section are holding ary of it.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-10-25

In Nebraska, according to the de-
cision of the Supreme Court, OF that
state in the case Of Jessen VS.. Will
hitel, one selling Intoxicating liquor
is liable not only for the actual re-
suits of the sale. but for all DAMAGES
growing out of disqualification result
ing from OF contributed to by such
sale; without reference to the time
through which such disqualiti-
cation may continue. The court
held in this case that where a
husband becomes an habitual drunk
ard and abandons his family and ceases
to provide for it's support, the ques-
tion whether such loss Of support Is
permanent or otherwise is a question
of fact for the jury, and that in all
action by wife to recover III behalf
of herself and children for damage on
account Of the sale OF liquor to Eer
husband, in consequence of which
sales be had become an babitual
drunkard and has abandoned his fam
ily, the defendant was not entitled
to show in mitigation of damages
that the wife since such abandon ment
had commenced proceeding for
divorce
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-10-25
. DURANT.

Durant, October l7.--Mr. Edger
Durant left last week to resume bis
studies in dentistry at Atlnta, Ga.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam McFaddin, from
Harvins, spent yesterday here.
Mr.. Judson Witherspoon who has
been home recruiting efter a spell OF
sickness returned to Mayesville Sun
day afternoon.
Miss Pauline Williams is visiting
friends in Florence.
Mr.. Joe Durant was in Manning
Wednesday.
Communion sevices were held in
New Harmony church on Sunday.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-10-25
PRIYATEEK.

Privateer, October 23.-Mr. Ore
gan Ardis and Miss Tabitha Jackson
were married Wednesday night, Rev
F. NJ. Satterwhite officiated.
The Rev. Mitchell and Miss Nernel
Wells. Bethels organist. were married
last Thursday night at the brides
home near Tindal Rev. T. P. Lido
performed the ceremony
Mr.. j. D. Jenkins spent Sunday in
Orangeburg.
Miss Annie Wells spent the last
week in sWedgefeld
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-10-25

J. M. GunteL of Lexington county,
was knocked from his wagon. his head
cut and one arm broken Monday night
while driving on Assembly street.
Colum ola. 1t is supposed that be was
hit with rock,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-10-25
.c-~-

E. V. Goings, of Union county, was
caught in the fly wheel Of bis ginnery
Saturday aud painfully injured. HIS
cloths were stripped frcm his body be,
fore the machinery could be stopped
and his escape from instant death was
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-10-25

Gov. Hewyard has commissioned a
force of extra deputies to serve at the
fair grounds this week and keep the
gratfers in check. They will be paid
by the fair association.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-10-25

Augusta, Ca, October 1s.-The
plan announced by the Fall River cot
ton mill manufacturers whereby the
operatives are to figure in the profits
has attracted attention in Augusta
cotton mills and information is being
sought in view of inaugurating the
same scheme here.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-10-25

Mr.. A. D. Hardy has just received
two car loads of carefully selected
horses and mules. In the lot there
are some of the incest harness horses
that he has been able to secure this
season. They are all young, sound
and we'll broke and the prices are
right
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-10-25

The effort to locate the lire be-
tween Ke1shaw and Lancaster county
failed as the two surveyors could not
agree and for the further reason that
it was impossible to finish the sur
We; within the time limit.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-10-25
0TI Correspondence.
yysY LETTERS FROM OUR SPE-
CIAL CORRESPONDENTS.
sssaas Of interest From an Parts OF
Sumter and Adjoining Counties.
NOTICE no CORRESPONDENTS.

8lOJICE 10 CORESESSPONDENT
Mail your letters so that they will
geach this Office not later than Tues
Gay morning. When the letters are
received We dnesday it is almost an
arnpossibility to have them appear in
ghe paper issued that day..
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-10-25
Death of Mrs. Belifzer.

Roanoke, Va, October 24.-Mrs.
Nora Belitzer, wife of Arthur Belitzel',
proprietor Of a Roanoke china store
died here tonight Of perotinitis, fol-
lowing an illness Of typhoid fever of
several weeks duration. The re-
mains will be shipped tomorrow to
Bishopville, S. c., the former home
of the deceased, and of her husband.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-10-25
Daily Market Report.

By Private Wire to The. Sumter Cot.
ton Eychaupe
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-08-17
HIGH SPRINGS SCRAP.
Two White Men Engaged in Sunday
Row With Serious Results.

There was a Sunday afternoon row
at High Springs, the participants be-
ing Car Inspector Sam Davis OF the
Atlantic Coast Line, and Tom Nilsson
q young man about town, both white.
The result proved bad for Davis, who
received I've or SIX ugly knife wounds,
the most dangerous Of which was a
cash on the arm and a stab in the back
The alteration occurred in the yards
OF the Atlantic Coast Line, where Da-
Wis was at work
The cause Of the trouble il not
known. Davis condition may not
prove fatal, but is very painful, and
will incapacitate him for uty for some
time.
Mixson, who lie only about eighteen
years OF age, was arrested and locked
up, pending a preliminary hearing be-
fore Justice BeIley.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-08-17
SLAUGHTER WAS RELEASED.
Bond Of $1,000 Properly Made Out
and Approved, and Man Released.


Nohe Slaughter Of Newnsnsville
who has been in jail for the past tvt
weeks charged with the murder Of
Lou Sessions near Newnansvine, has
been released on bond OF $l,CO0 for his
appearance st the next term Of the
circuit court.
The particulars Of this case have
been fully published in The sun, hence
review is Lot necessary 1t might be
well To state, however, that Sessions
was found dead in the woods At New
nansville, and young Slaughter was
arrested for the crime. At the pre-
liminary hearing before Justice Gas.
we'll at Alschua he was released for
lack OF evidence, but was rearrested
and arrsigned before Judge Mason,
when his bond was fixed at 81 900.
The father Of the young man
promptly had executed n bond but the
paper WAS irregulsrly made out, and
another WAS necessary, which has just
been completed.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-08-17
Herbine

Renders tn" bile more fluid and thus
helps the blood to flow; it affords
prompt relief from biliousness, indi.
gestion, sick and nervous headaches,
and over ind gence in food and drink.
&. l.. Caldwell, agent VI. X, at. X. K,
Checotah, Ind. Ter, writes, April Is,
1903 II Was sick for over two years
with enlargement OF the liver and
spleen, The doctors did me no good
and ] had given up ell hope Of being
cured, when my druggist advised me
to use Herbne. 1t has made me sound
and we'll" 5u,, Sold by w. VI. John
SON
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-08-17
Murray Gave Bond.

Ransome Murray. one Of the defend
ants In the Nsvberry blind tiger easss
Was released Tuesday Bpon . bind Of
ESQ for bic appearance before the
Rrasd jsrJ Al the nett term q the ear.
cait eouFt
The three rrmainsng pFisonsn AZ
rested for the illegal selling ~ hooEs
arr still ~ Jail. having failed 10 s-eurs
the necessary bund.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-08-17
Cures Sciatica.

Rev. W. l. Riley, /. l.. D., Cuba,
New York, Writes AFTER fifteen days
OF excruciatinR pain from scIatie rhsu-
mAtism. under various treatments.
was induced 20 trJ Billiards. SNOW Lin.
iment the first application giving my
first relief and the second entire relief.
I can give ii unqualified recommends
tiOn." DC. Soc, tl.0o Sold by W VI.
job neOn.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-08-17
THE GINNING SEASON.
II Is Now On, and Several Bales Have
Already Been Turned Out.


Already Been Turned Out.
The cotton is opening rapidly, and q
large quantity would have been gath.
cred had IL not been for the continued
rains and a scarcity Of pickers. IL u
said that pickers are very indifferent
about working, and il 10 difficult to So.
cure their labor Ht 81 hundred
pounds.
Notwithstanding these drawbacks
several bales have been gathered and
ginned. The gins at AlAchuA have
started up, and nearly n dozen bales
have been turned out from these -.
Establishments alone Had IL not been
for the rains Alachua county would
have prod in the nelghborhoOd Of
100 bales by this time.