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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-05-24
MAGNOLIA.

MAGNOLIA.
Magnolia, May 22.-The
weather bureau has slipped up
again and slipped badly, for it
said fair Sunday and Monday,
and we have just the opposite
The condition of the crops is be-
coming serious, and without
several days Of favorable
weather very soon there is but
little hope of even partially con-
trolling the grass. Corn is suf-
fering for cultivation in many
places. Some Of the planters
have not finished planting cot
ton or corn.
I Magnolia and Lone Oak"
clubs played a funny game of
bali on the ground of the form
er Saturday afternoon. Up to
the middle of the third inning
the score stood 10 to 1 in favor
of Magnolia, and at the con-
clusion of the fifth inning the
score was 10 to II in favor Of
Lone Oak, a combination of
three clubs below Lynchburg
several miles. After the third
inning the home team just went
all to pieces and the visiting
club had things its own way.
One right serious accident hap
pened. Frank Hawkins, run
ming from third to home base,
ran into Franklin Truluck, the
catcher, and in the mix up, stir
up and pile up, young Truluck.
a fine player, got his collar bone
fractured and left shoulder dis
located. DR.. Darby was on hand
and attended to him. The acci-
dent was regretted.
Batteries: Truluck and Tru-
luck for Lone Oak and Wilson
and Hawkins for Magnolia.
Colonel J. A. Rhame lost a
valuable Jersey mich COW dur
ing last night, but canot mag
inc the cause, as the cow was
young, healthy and in fine con-
dition yesterday. She died sud-
denly and without a struggle.
Col. Rhame lost the mother Of
this COW in the same mysterious
manner over a year ago, and the
puzzling part now is, what
caused it?
We had two services yester-
day: One at the Baptist church
Yesterday at II a. M, by the
at The Presbyterian church last
pastor, Rev. Mitchell and one
night by Evangelist Barthe.
The Magnolia Graded scho<
will have next Friday, the 26ti';
as commencement day, or as we
wonld have it, CLOSING exercis-
es." Professor Brunson is now
a member of the Lee county
examining board, and was in
Bishopville last Friday assist
ing in examination of appli-
cants for school. A more COM
petent and conscientious man
for this important work could
not have been selected.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-05-24
CATCHALL.

Catchall, May 23.-It seems
that the subject Of the farmers
and the weather never becomes
monotonous, so your correspon-
dent will say that the heavy
rains here have retarded the
progress of the farmers very
much. Grass is growing rapid
ly. The prospects here for q
crop are not very encouraging
to the farmers.
Mr.. John Scale has moved in
to his new home near Catchall
We welcome them in our midst,
We have just heard that Mr..
S. w. Mobley, Jr., has lost his
residence by fire. 1t was a
heavy loss to them as there was
no insurance on the house and
they saved very little. The fire
originated from a stove hue.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-05-24
SALEM.

All that was mortal OF Will
liam Albert Cooper, was laid to
rest in Brick Church Cemetery
on Monday last at II o'clock by
his life long pastor, DR.. W. j.
Mckay. assisted by Rev. V. R.
Castor, of Mt. Zion.
This has ben the home OF Mr..
Cooper from his youth and
there are many sad hearts over
the thought Of never meeting or
looking into his bright eyes
again.
Our friend, every ones
friend) had no war record to be
added to his many other noble
deeds. But as a mere lad did
some guarding around Florence,
S. c., 1866. From that date to
the present, his life has been
spent where ever duty called.
His any deeds of charity will be
remembered by those who knew
of them, long after the mound
that marks his last resting place
has been obliterated.
The large congregation which
assembled to pay the last sad
tribute bears evidence of the
esteem "our. friend" was held.
He had just entered his 58th
year, and was unmarried. His
fondness for children was one
of his strongest characteristics.
Many of the floral offering that
covered his grave were made by
the hands Of these little ones
whom he had always loved and
petted. All will remember his
patriotic services, his wise coun-
sci, his manly form in the dark
days of the past. Where ever
duty called he always responded.
His heart went out in sympathy
for those in trouble or affection.
His word was his bond, and he
his own worst enemy. He had
faults, but the many good quail
ties and noble deeds far out
weighed these. To know him
| was to love him, and in him one
found a true friend. He is gone,
but not forgotten.
On Tuesday Mrs. Rosa I.
Cooper was also buried in the
family plot by the side Of her
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COUNTY e9RI|RI|E sPlADEA nee.
:xEWsY HEITN,Es lllis 3 !. .FRoai0UR sPE-
CIAL oNDENTs.
aseuas Of Interesss From all Parts q
sumter and dining eounties-se

NOTICE ne CORRESPONDENTS.
Mail yoa letters so that they VIII
reach this omce not later than Tues
day morning. When the letters are
received Wednesday it rs almost an
ampossibiiity to have them appear in
The paper issued that day.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-05-24
EDWARDS.

Edwards, May Owe have been
having some very pretty weather for
the past few days and if it continues
to be so the farmers will get the crop
rid of the grass. We have heard OF
some that have ploughed up their cot.
ton, because it was so grassy, and
planted corn instead, while others
have planted cotton over with the
hopes of getting rid of the grass.
Labor is yer: scarce in these parts. ID
fact, those who haven't got it on their
place have to do with out
Mrs W. D. White has been spend
iIg tue past few days with ber sister,
Mrs. Joe Johnson, Of the MarshalPs
section.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. ". Weldon have
gone to Camden today.
: A marriage occurred in our midst
on last Sunday afternoon. Mr.. Ed
Smith, of Ionia and Miss Alva Lee OF
this plsce were married, Rev. q. u.
Peterson officiating.
NJ. Walter White accompanied by
his mother have gone to visit rela-
tiyes at PaSville.
Rev. Mr.. Philips filed his regular
appointment at Mizpah Baptist Church
On last Sunday. BE had very large
and attentive congregation.
Mrs. S. a. White has returned home
fromSa viist to relatives at Paxvllle.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-05-24


Ionia, May 12.-oh, my! The
ram and the grass! We would not
reduce acreage at first, but if it keeps
on raining think we vii reduce
so per cent If NOT more. Labor is
scarce and demanding big prsce-
frem 40 1880 cents an acre for choe-
the negro has cornered as. Z
have Just found out why the co-ope-
rative farmers trustIt is 50 natural
indsvi dual will do it when he
gets the chance.
We have always thought an editor
lived on What his subscribers prom
ssed him but not 50. We had the
pleasure of dining with the. editor Of
1he Bishopyi1le Leader apd vindi-
rator last MONDAY and from what we
saw and felt we came to the conciu-
son that they live on what is paid
them
= The building. committee Of the
Methodist parsonage met at Smith
yIlles today TO settle with the con-
tractors, the parsonage being about
conpleted
me health Of our community is
good no sickness to report.
Ionia Grange meets next SATURDAY
at 5 o'clock 5. nj. The installation
uf viii take place at that
fn1e All members are requested to
meet premptly.
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Max.

s., G., May 19.J. 0.
HE Iendon, former treasurer for
Beveral terms Of Florence coun-
-, vii be buried at Sardis
church today.
Nj. Maxey Hicks, Of New
Zion, attended the marriage of
his daughter, Miss Italene
Hicks, 10 Mr.. Elijah Moot, at
the home Of her aunt, Mrs. Z.
Hicks, yesterday.
Jennette Humphrey, of
Sardis, IS spending some time
with her father, Mr. ]. T. Tru-
luck.
Mr ]. Goodman left for
Ashville, II. e., Yesterday to at
tend general conference.
MI. Pleasant McGee killed q.
rat Iesinake on his place, which
had seven rattles.
Farmers are having a hard
time killing grass.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1905-08-31
YeagIey Replies to Campbell

Plymouth Ind, Aug 26.-To the Editor of The
Independent: Mr.. Campbell has answered my
statement that the Missouri World and the South
ern Mercury had never declared the present green
backs irredeenable He makes his proof clear
and that evidently settles it, but it must have
been before I took those papers. AT all events,
am not in favor of our redeemabe dollar.
Mr. Campbell asks, IF they are not redeemable
what need is there to keep a hundred million of
gold to redeem Them or why claim we are on
a single gold basis?" | infer from this he meant
we are on a gold basis today I deny it and
will not concede it till they commit the unpardon-
able sin of destroying our legal tender money.
There was time not many years ago when the
the, bankers tried to force ali notes to be made
payable in gold, but failed. The people would not
sign that kind of note. Now they try
ing another plan and will succeed unless the peO-
pie make strong protest.
We have 346 million dollars in greenbacks. We
can make final payment, although it is redeemable
and we have 500 million silver dollars in legal
tender (same gold, so we have one billion that
the bankers must destroy before we are on
single standard; standard meaning legal tender.
AS to intrinsic value, it is a fraud like the re-
demption. There is no sense in redemption, only
so the banker get bonds to bank on. Woe
unto the American people when we are forced to
a gold basis. don't believe there is enough gold
in the United States to pay one thOusandth part
of the debts. They tell us the redemption Of
our dollars doesn't cost anything as they swap
the gold for greenbacks and then pay it out in
place of gold. Go back with one to the time of
~. ~. 70 e.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1905-08-31
Favors a United Democracy

Fairhope Ala, Aug. 23.--To the Editor of The
Independent: | always enjoy the casual reading
Of your valued paper when it comes in my way,
with one exception. And that is the sharp con-
troversia thrusts you shoot at the socialists.
Why must reformers go and copy the contempt
able folly and weaknesses of the sectarian relig-
iOnsts, in quarreling and wasting their force for
good, over such questions how much water it
is necessary to use in a purely emblematic ordi-
nance that affects character building not iota?
Now here we have populists, socialists, labor
unions, prohibitionists, Bryanites, single takers
AL all fully aroused (or think they are) at the
portentious evils of monopoly, that is fast growing
into plutocracy, and endangering our very civli-
cation, and we wasting our ammunition in the
same senseless fight among ourselves, over the
problem of who is nearest right as to details of
which we are all more less ignorant, as to
how or which will work out for ultimate democ-
racy best.
- Why divide the army of reform before we have
an atom of power to do any one thing, and not
all unite on, say, the plank of direct legisla-
tion initiative and referendum, and win the
power to do one thing, and when once we have
that, then let the people say how much Of
populism, or socialism, single tax they want in
theirs, and go and grow by experience, and
experimentation till we know what the real thing
called democracy isl asr 5A
That is not the way the grand steps in progress
have been gained in far away New Zealand one
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1905-08-31
Proposes Reform Organization

Tioga La. Aug. 22--To the Editor of The
Independent: Taking into consideration the war
ring elements that constitute the two old parties,
reformers and monopolists, it seems to me to be
the height of absurdity for the people to expect
any relief from either of these parties There
FORE deem it an absolute necessity for all re-
formers to get into political organization that
is free from this influence it is well known
fact that party policy is the power that governs
the actions of the two old parties today, and not
the good of the country.
Party policy is governing Mr. ROOseyelts ac-
tions today and has been the governing power
throughout his entire administration. Party
policy governed the actions of the st. Louis con-
vention and party policy dictated Parkers cele-
brated gold telegram. The reformers of the
South have no confidence in the promises of re-
form made by the democratic party, and the
Northern refOrmerS have no confidence in the
pledges of the republican party, and with the
peoples party fusing in one state with the demo-
cratic party and in another with the republican
party the people have lost confidence in its ever
becoming a governing power; and this is the
condition today.
If Watson, Tibbles, De France, Bentley, Bryan,
Berge and Hearst will get together and formulate
some plan of action the people will follow; other
wise the struggle is useless and hopeless Let
us all hope and pray that all reformers may get
together into political organization. The In
dependent is doing noble work and should have
a strong organization behind it to give it power
Let the reformers organize. Yours for reform
J. ]. E.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1905-08-31


On each bank of the Missouri river two miles
south Of Council Bluffs the Independent Telephone
company of that city will erect towers of steel 125
feet high for the purpose of stretching cables
across the stream to connect Council Bluffs with
South Omaha The structures will need to be
very strong, they will have to bear the weight
of several lines of cable. Omaha, which has
in dependent exchange, will be left out while Lin
coin, Sioux City and Des Moines, its trade rivals.
will get the benefit of the interstate connection
The governmental regulation is that the cables
shall be suspended at such an elevation that their
lowest points shall be fifty feet above the surface
of the river In order to meet this requirement
it was necessary to find place where the river
is comparatively narrow with high bank on one
side. The span at the point chosen will be 800
feet in length. The towers will be of sufficient
height to be used wireless telegraph
stations and there is some likelihood that they
will ultimately be made to serve that purpose. A
firm in Council Bluffs has recently been consider
ing whether to attempt getting market reports by
the Marconi method and the experiment may be
given trial.. 1850
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1905-08-31

The Independent solcits from its readers
brief letters on current topics and practical re-
forms. Such letters should not contain more than
500 words. There are many subscribers to The
Independent who give in simple language
ing social political and economic conditions in
this country. Letters must be typewriter writ
ten IegibIy in ink and only one side of the paper
must be used The Independent cannot under
take to return manuscrpts.-Ed.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1905-08-31
Sic Nebrasko Independent
Letters From The People

the destruction ofaour greenbacks and figure up
the bonds then sold and in Ceveland's time-262
million dollars worth-and the salaries of the
reserve Office until the present, then add interest
on bonds and whether the Toledo Blade was
right when, in answer to question, it said it did
not cost anything This thing has cost the people
billions of dollars and has never put thousandth
part of a farthing to the valne of money and
|. is the policy to still add to this cost. To de-
stroy the greenbacks will cost 346 million dollars
in bonds to redeem them. Then add 500 million
dollars in bonds to redeem the silver dollars
and to replace them with bankers note. At
interest through the banks this will cost nearly
another billion and for this get the bankers
own note that won't be worth that much straw
to make payment gold basis.
DAVID YEAGLEY.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1905-08-31


Aluinum paper is manufactured in Germany
and recommended substitute for tin foil. 1t
is not the so-called leaf aluminium, but real paper
coated with powdered aluminium, and is said to
possess very favorable qualities for preserving
articles of food for which 1t Is used covering.
Chemical analysis has Eroven that aluminium
pape. contains but few foreign substances; oc-
casionay 1t may contain up to per cent OF
iron, but never any arsenic or other poisonous
metals. Hence it appears that the powdered
aluminium used for the manufacture of aluminium
paper Is relatively pure. The paper used is
sort of artificial parchment obtained through the
action Of suphurc acid upon ordinary paper. The
sheets spread out and covered upon one side
with thin coating OF a solution of resin in al
cohol ether Evaporation is precipitated through
a current OF air and the paper Is warmed until the
resin has again become soft. Then powdered
aluminium is sprinkled upon it and the paper sub
jected to strong pressure to fasten the powder
thereon. Aluminium paper is much cheaper than
tin foil and will, so it is thought, become strong
competitor thereof
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PAGE z

step at time they have united and won, and
are growing stronger With every victory gained.
and will continue to grow, unless the 'plutes can
get them to fighting over SINE bubble.
Just so is voluntary Cooperation in hundreds
of varying ways growing and permeating society
in all Europe, preparing the people for more and
more of democracy. How we stop this end
less waste and folly of fighting over straws and
put our unit efforts into something that will tell?
s. H. COMINGS.
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Washington telegraph., 1905-11-03
WRITE US A LETTER

freely and frankly, in strictest confd-
ence, telling us all your symptoms and
troubles. We will send free advice
Gin plain sealed envelope), how to
cure them. Address: Ladies' Advisory
Dept, The Chattanooga Medicine Co.,
Chattanooga, Tenn.
Washington telegraph., 1905-11-03
GRIP OF THE KING sNAKE.
An Illustration of the Strength That
Wins in Battles With Rattlers.

o. r. Sanborn, the photographer
the Geological society is well ac
quainted with all the snakes in the
reptile house He occasionally plays
with the harmless species.
The other day he took the biggest
of the king snakes out OF the snarl
in its cage and let it twine around
bis arms.
Hes got an awful grip said Mr..
Sanborn. See, he's got me hand
cuffed now, with turn around each
Of my arms.
"A king snake can coil so tightly
around your coat slle eve as to leave
a welt on your arm. That's the rea.
soE king snake car kill rattler.
Hes as cUick as light and he
winus himself about the rattlesnake
and breaks its back. But he hasn't
bit Of Foison
Mr. Slrborn declined a suggestion
lhat he put the king snake in a cage
of diamond backs, just to SEQ wha'
would happen New York san.
Washington telegraph., 1905-11-03
Sandy's PRAYER Answered,

A Scotch minister found Sandy, the
cobbler, looking sad and asked him
what the trouble was. "Tt's a sair
thing that's going to happen to me"
said SANDY The sweeps ta'en the
hoose over Gaa toid, and | maun turn
DOT neEt week. ~ arm very sorry to
hear this Sandy" -st1 the minister.
"Perh1ps snn u|aa. masy FL matter
of praye" "a "eaI mich. 90
that sid ~weN Some days later
tie minister 0ana SANDY haHWar'u-
away s .u,er " as -eer Tw glad
10 soa ."u '1as more haeHa,"
sa.5 rhs n.r.s.or. ON aE meeus.
Ter said Sg std us ye tollH
ua. ana NIa eapeu'z fet#."
Washington telegraph., 1905-11-03
Castor Oh for MummIes.

M. Be9tllslot, secretary of the
Louvre museum, believes that he has
discovered the secret of the agent
used in smbalming in ancient Egypt
After laborious exa mnation OF the
sarcophsgi of the fifth and sixt.
dynasties, which date back as far as
$500 B. c., NJ. Berthelot has come to
the decision that the oil employed
was simply castor oil, such as is still
used i'll Egypt. which has undergone
some oxidation but retained during
the lorg period its preseryative quail.
ties.-London Telegraph.
Washington telegraph., 1905-11-03
WHY HE WAS ALARMED.
Feared Death by Lightning Strol
Miqhr Run in Families.

Gen. James A. Wilson told the fo
lowing story of Washington lrvinq
which he had from tne latters lips
During a prolonged stay in En-
land" began Mr. Irving, II was on
day walking in the country wish
friend when violent thunderstorm
burst upon us. We stopped under
large tree, and while standing there
was reminded of the fact that
brother of mine who had taken she
ter under an oak on the banks of tn
Hudson was struck by lightning.
mentioned the incident The -c. e.
my friend took on a lock of consteTn
t1on. He ran out into tile p0ui-
rain, and when | shouted to him
come back he ans er0d:
"'No, sir ea! 7 o kind Of G.
probably runs in your IL I'll
my chance o9t in the open ir
of b" your si'e!'
"And he did, added the ne.mit
'Sunnyside" with @ thgC wCG
have opened oyste ttsl rg
patch.
Washington telegraph., 1905-11-03
AN .ABsENT.MlNpED ACTOR.
lad Himself Hidden Article He Need
ed on STAGE.


Sheridan Knowles, the Irish dra-
atist, was noted for his absent-mind-
ness. He not infrequently took a
art in his plays. He was on at the
eater Royal, Dublin, in "The IIunch.
ok" Just before his turn to appear
friend went into his dressing room
nd found him in a state of great agi
etion.
! ook at me, William, look at NE
d he, stretching out his tight leg
1 Which was red stocking; the
her leg was bare.
""'hat is the matter?" said the
fiend.
.. h." said be, isn't an actors a
sef u life The other stocking is
=. TIE overture has begun. must
4. r., black sto kings, and in five
.in"tes go on the stage to disgrace
$50 TIE Fart was never acted IN
lae "tocl.ines. Obi like a dear fel
aa. rull off this red one
tbs the friend did, and under II
- the lost one. He had two on one
Washington telegraph., 1905-11-03
A Misapplied Petit On.

Not long since the choir in one OF
the fashionable churches of the South
rendered a long and difficult anthem
me with many frils and furbelows.
The good minister sat patiently
through 1t, but when the anthem was
finished he arose and, to the amuse-
ment Of both congregation ani choir,
began his prayer in deeply earnest
tones, saying, 20 Lord. we thank
Thee that we are still alive!".-Lippin-
cott's.
Washington telegraph., 1905-11-03

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Washington telegraph., 1905-11-03
The essuty o Hepose.

Sitting ap6 risiu9 ny he mat
3 f ease and nrace q 8{gest the
neuvers of 2 scal. T1 ail into
with a thump an9 all over
not pretty, ror eceesary
woman who ~- est in TIL
clutches vii 9vtFirg f.
When she arr rts rise, anr
ales awkwor IL n Ner feet
of the muscles ' I'll prevent
md the heavies r"v'~ Ta'
md down wifi "H a0
md ease with w ".-oe
ice