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The Washington herald., 1906-11-11
A Passenger Railway Operated by Balloon.

Mountain climbing with the aid of a balloon is the
latest amusement that Germany preparing to provide
for tourists
In this the big air bag not perform its usual
functions It becomes kind Of locomotive hauling a
car up a steep inclined railway.
The inventor of this curious hosting believes
that supersede the ordinary cable roads ND noun
Sides while being perfectly safe will afford
tourists thrill that viii add greatly the zest of ex
ploratiOn.
Tests Of experimental balloon railway made near
Sazburg Germany, indicate that the idea is
practicable and that it will probably become popular with
travellers who constantly looking for something new
Seating oneself comfortably in small railway car and
being towed with the top the Matterhorn is
certainly something quite different the old method
Of toilng painfully and slowly the steep of
mountain Yet this method may comprise most of the
mountain climbing Of the future.
there climbers, Ike the veteran members
Of Alpine clubs, who would such easy mechanical
means OF overcoming natures difficulties but there are
many ascend the worlds fa,ous
peaks If they could do by railway.
The German inventors idea merely an adaptation
captive balloon arranged that long but we'll
controlled flights are possible.
In fact the air bag simply journeys up and down the
mountain side, a prisoner TO u long steel rail-
This steel rail forms the track balloon railway
fastened up mountain and possasss
advantage Of being able span great chasns with
out the necessity Of bridging It is its bridge in fact
Nor necessary projecting points Of roc,
as the rail may be the outside Its reatest
advantage urged by the inventor tina. may be
strung up side of mountain ordinary railroads
could not cllrnD
Fastened to this rail is a heavy steel slide bicr i
intended hold the big bag captive. From the
the balloon heavy steel cable which per
balloon to about thiry-hve feet above the
rail-. but holds It firmly in place there.
Suspended from the ballon is circular car capabe
Of holding passengers It be equipped with heat
ing devices that tourists will not suffer from, the
chill Of high attitudes.
SCHEDULED TRIPS BY BALLOON
Not only is this novel method Of mountain climbing
The be N & lar
If the balloon is advertised leave at certain
hours and return at certain hours there Is no
reason why It should not be always time
a very small train required CONSISTING ~ one
man. the conductor When this official has his car
loaded and the time Of leaving arrives. pulls lever
and the balloon is ole
The Washington herald., 1906-11-11

In going up the mountain the balloon is lifted OF course
by the hydrogen gas contains.
No matter how strongly the wind may be blowing and
now desperately the captive may tug steel cable
cannot get away, but directly over the
guiding steel rail
feachlng the top Of the mountain the balloon is simply
acorec until the time arrives for beginning the descent
This is another problem easy solution A tank under
The Washington herald., 1906-11-11

the car is filed with water and the entire affair is dragged
down hill by weight and gravity
II isn't as romantic the escent-very much in fact
IKE dragging boy Of by his trousers-but the
desired end is accomplished.
As the inventor has devised a mechanical appar7t FMS
by which speed is automatically controlled there IS little
ABOUT lhe trip 10 frighten tmid passenger who en-
JOYS novel sensation and is permitted renarkabe and
unobstructed view of the scenery ~
The Washington herald., 1906-11-11

Several sponge farms. all of which paying concerns
are to be found in the Mediterranean. Until recently
sponges have been simply collected from the sea floor
where they have fourshed in wild state but OF late
years they have like oysters. been cultivated.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-11

Eighteen miles is said be the longest distance al
which mans voice has been heard This occurred in the
Grand Canyon OF Colorado, where man shouting the
name Bob end was plainly heard at the other
end, which is eighteen miles away.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-11

The OF the Russian army officer very small. A
full general gets from $3.50 5000 year. according
the length Of service; lieutenant general from s. 10
$3.50: major general from $3.50 81 400 colonel
commanding three-battaIon regiment 240 strong gets
sca0
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-10-08
SUPPLIES
QE WEST VIRGINIA

A publication of great interest to
all communities in West Virginia
has Just been issued by the United
States Geological Survey as Water
Supply Paper No. 161. In this re-.
port, which may be obtained upon
application to the Director of the
Survey at Washington, ID. c., are
discussed the conditions that affect
the quality of the water in the
basins Of the most important tribu-
taries Of the Ohio River in West
Virginia and Pennsylvania The
methods of sewage disposal and the
sources of the supply of drinking
water are described in detail, and
there are discussions of the epidem-
les of typhoid fever that have oc-
Cured at various points. As such
epidemics, necessarily have their
origin in pollution of the water
sheds, it is evident that adequate
sanitation of small towns and al
careful guarding of their water
supplies would prevent disease at
its very source and be far less ex-
pensive than the costly battles that
are waged against epidemics in the
centers of population. The paper
also contains sections devoted to
the publication of river water by
means of filter galleries and filter
cribs.
The report is of great value from
the industrial as well as from the
sanitary point of view, as the as
says of river, spring, and well sup
plies from a great many points in
the area indicate what waters are
best adapted to manufacturing or
boiler purposes.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-10-08

Only 5 lots left on Poplar street
1t $3.50 each. This is new proper
y and will surely advance in value.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-10-08
'EXP0SITI0 N'S
IR.s..I. NE IlIg

lles Ifst meeting Of the James
Town oHition committee was
Held in Governor DaWso15s private
Office at Charleston Saturday. There
we're present Senator S. 3. I1Ilzins,
Governor " E. 81. Dawson. former
Governor g. w. Atkinson and W.
a. MacC orl1le State Historian and
Arch1yist Virgil A. Lewis and T..
a. Staunton. The absent members
were ex-Goverpors Fleming and
White
Senator Elltins was elected presi-
dent, eX-Governor Mac orkle vice
president, Virgil "a. Lewis secretary
and r. IL. Stanton treasurer. Eix-
Governors G.. W. Atkinson and w.
were appointed a committee on
buildings. Exc Governors White
and Nae orl11e and F. NJ. Staunton
we're named as committee on the
states material exhibits, and Sec
Rotary. Lewis was directed to collect
and compile historical data regard
ing the early settlement of the state
down to 1850 and after this date;
material relating to the formation
and progress of the state from a
historical standpoint to the present.
Governor Dawson, State Superin-
tendent Miller and Historian Lewis
were appointed committee on
and Superintendent Mil
Ter was requested to aid in the work
of a proper educational exhibit.
Ex-Governor 3TacCorsle was ap-I
pointed a committee to select al
site for the West Virginia building
ExzGoyernors Atkinson and Elem
ing were appointed committee toll
consider plans for building The
board discussed the question as to
what sum Of money should be ex-
pended, but did not determine the
amount They also discussed the
plan Of restoring the famous Blen-
nerhassett mansion near Parkers-
burg but no further action wast
aiken.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-10-08

One 5ox120 #. East Pike street,
near Hoop. fine lot fo~ dwelling.
Price, $1,000.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-10-08

Only 5 lots left in Jarvis addi-
ton out of "a, at $3.50 each and 2
at $500 each.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-10-08

One 50X100 ia. near Junction car
lire to Park, and IS the best cheap
lot in that section-$ 5000 on easy
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-10-08
Piano Tuner

Recommended by leading pianists
of your city, am located here per
nanently. Orders taken at Wells
& Ha5maker's drug store. j. w.
Fleming tuner and regulator. 27s6tR
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-10-08

10 room, slate roof frame dwell
ling, finished in hard wood all mod
ern conyeniences, in desirable neigh
borheod; large lot with fine shade
trees, shrubbery, for 100000.
- room frame, slate roof dwelling
finished in good style, situate on lot
57xI60 feet to alley in rear No. -
Locust street, for IS, 10000.
8 room frame slate roof dwelling
hardwood finish situate on lot AK
III #. new house, very low price
nd terms reasonable, 81, 10000.
room frame slate roof dwelling,
hardwood finish good well, situate
on lot 40x120 #, alley in rear,
;teaIey addition for So, 800.
6 room frame, slate roof dwelling
ardwood finish, on lot 4Sx151 feet,
Iornor Avenue, for $2.10o.0o.
10 room, frame, slate roof dwell
ing, hardwood finish, all moern I'M
royements. Situate on lot 51x145
last Pike Street for $6,oO0.OO.
Three 5-room slate roof dwellings
Qicely furnished, gas water and
sewer, situate on AelIey ELL,
terms very reasonable, $1,95o.00.
Two 5 room cottages, situate on
ackson Street, now rented at IL
er cent on the investment, for
], 10000 each.
z room frame slate roof dwelling,
hardwood finish, in Broad Oaks, lot
new house, and very cheap,
81, 10000.
s room, frame, shingle roof, sit
ate on two lots, riverside or North
few, and lis a very low price at
], 100000. Tarmss 300 cash, ball
nee to suit purchaser.
One-story frame, slate roof dwell
ing, five rooms, hard wood finish,
water and gas, situate in Alta Vista
onlot 4Ox14o feet.
Price 81 100000.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-10-08
" al "a N q a d n s

We desire to call your attention
he scarcity Of inside resident lots.
At the present rate they will soon be-
thing of the past and as a result
inside lots viii be hard to find at
amy price Note the following and
~ quick.
Two on East Main street, 50x120
feet, alley in rear. The best on the
market.
Four between Main and Pix sts.,
50x12o it., to alley in rear.
-Four on Mechanic St., 49-6Hx120
#. to alley; $4,000 each.
Only 5 lots left in Jarvis addi-
ton out of "a, at $3.50 each and 2
at $500 each.
Only lots left on Poplar street
at $3.50 each. This is new proper
ty and will surely advance in value.
One 50x1oo ia. near Junction car
lire to Park, and IS the best cheap
lot in that section-$90o on easy
payments.
One 5ox12o #. East Pike street,
near loop. fine lot fo~ dwelling |
Price, $1,000.
Union Heights, johnson Height
and CIarlksbUr6 IndUstrieNl Adj
1itIon LortS are All good and VIII
make you money IL You'u invest.
Unable to get houses for the er1-
oIoYes in the different factories.
Is not IL to~l5 psr cent a good I'M
1estment. Lots sold on easy pay
nents-
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-10-08
WE WILL BE GLAD

Tohave you call and look over
our fall and winter shoes wheth
er you buy or not.
Mems Shoes from el.5o to $500
Mems High Cut Shoes at from
$3.50 to $500.
Lace, Butcher, button and Cong
ressstYles.
Ladies' Shoes, all leather, from
$1.25 to $500.
Lace Blucher and Button styles
Boys Shoes, $3.50 to $500; in
High Cuts, $3.50.
Youths & Little Gents Shoes
from soc to $3.50.
Misses Shoes soc to $3.50, in
Lace and Blucher, Patent and
Plain feathers.
Baby shoes from soc to $1.4o.
We Try to give you value, res
CARELESS Of what price you pay.
Our line of rubber goods is
now complete.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-11-07
MR.. LEW HoYT GOES TO SEA.
BOARD.
Has Been Engaged In Engineering
Work For the City.

Mr.. L. w. Royt, who has for several
months been engaged in the work Of
surveying and establishing the levels
for the drainange for the city has
been appointed to the position of as
sistant engineer in the engineering de-
partment Of the Seaboard Air Line
and left last night for Jacksonville,
where his headquarters will be here
after. Mr.. Hoyt is from Sumter and
is a graduate from Clemson college.
The work here which is carried on
by the city engineer will be continued
for the present under the immediate
charge Of Mr.. Keith Legare and will
be completed by January 1. After
that time the map showing the grades
in all the points Of the city will be
completed.crardl hrdlu rdlu mfwypp
compiled.-The State.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-11-07
WEDDING AT FLORENCE.

Florence, October 31.-Mr. E. D.
Smith, of Lynchburg, and Miss Annie
Farley. of this city. were happily
united in marriage at the First Pres
byterian Church at this place at 6.30
o'clock this evening, the Rev. Melton
CLARK, pastor of the church, Off
ciating.
Mr.. Smith is the we'll krown presi-
dent Of the South Carolina Cotton
Growers Association and is known
throughout the South He is brother
of Bishop A. Coke Smith, of the
Methodist Church. Miss Farley is
one of our most popular young ladies'.
She has been teaching in the Florence
City Graded School for the past two
years and is greatly esteemed by our
people.
Among ths visitors in attendance
upon the wedding here this evening
were the following: Col. Harvey Jor-
dan, of Atlanta, president of the
Southern Cotton Growers Associa-
tion; Messrs F. H. Weston and F. II.
hyatt, of Columbia; Dr.. Ray, OF
Congaree; Mr.. McIver Williamson, of
Darlington, and Miss Louise Smith,
of Asheyille. N. G.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-11-07

FOR SALE-At Hagood, S. c., 10G
acres of land that brings over bale
of cotton to the acre. Address.
Miss Emmie Saunders, Hagood, s.
C. 18-17-n
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-11-07
SOLICITORS REPORT.

Solicitor Wilson Finds Offices Of Clerk
of Court In oood Condition.
To His Honor, D. E. Hydrick. Presid-
ing Judge:
In pursuance Of section 654, Vol. 1,
Code of Laws of South Carolina,
1902, I have examined into the con-
dition Of the Offices Of the Clerk Of
Court and Sheriff Of this county and
make the following report, to-wit:
I find the Clerks Office well kept
and in excellent condition. This Of
fee is we'll up with the work and
every thing in order.
Some Of the books in the Sheriff's
Office should be properly indezed.
More room is needed IN both OF
these Offices; but an happy 10 state
that new an6 modern Court House
is row being constructed ard when
completed no doubt the above defects
will be remedied.
Respectfully submitted,
John S. Wilson,
Solicitor 3rd Judicial Circuit.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-11-07
MULDRoW'-DUPONT.

From the Daily Item Nov. 1.
Last night at the First Methodist
Church, one Of the most beautiful
weddings that Sumter has seen IN
many a day was soleminized, when
Miss Matte Dupont and DR.. j. O..
Muldrow were happily made man and
wife.
The church was beautifully deco
rated for the occasion by the artistic
taste of Mrs. C. l. Stubs and numer-
Gus other friends Of the bride, who
succeeded most eminently in making
the edifce resemble a magnificent
bower OF flowers and evergreens. The
superb decorations were the subject
of much favorable comment by the
large number of interested friends
who filed the church to witness the
beautiful ceremony.
Mrs. II. M. Stuckey presided at the
organ, and rendered an imposing
march by which the bridal party en-
tered the church.
Mrs. Ella Tourney and Mrs. j. A.
Mood preceded the bride and groom
elect 20 the altar. The former wore
"a handsome lilac creation, made prin-
cess and trimmed with real lace and
wora a. beautiful hat Of the same col
or. Mrs. Moods costume was an ele-
CANT gray gown with hat to- match.
The bride, who entered upon the arm
of the groom, was attired in an ex-
-quisite mode princess dress; she wore
"a large picture hat and carried a
.boquet Of brides roses.
The ceremony was irnpressively per-
formed by Rev. Mr.. Kigo, pastor Of
the church, who pronounced the hap
py coupl man and wife.
TIE b1 ie is too well known arc
30 popola in su1ate- 10 call for any
remarks II reference TO her. The
groom, recently OF Darlington, has not
long been in our city, but during his
short stay he has made many friends
here. He stands very high among the
pharmacists of the State, and is now
at Sibert's Drug Store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-11-07
PROSECUTIONS ORDERED.

Court Directs Magistrate Hardy to In
vestigate Whipping Of Jail Pris'
oners and Issue Warrants For Gull
ty Parties.
From The Daily Item, Nov 3.
On motion of Solicitor Wilson the
general orders were issued today in
the Court Of General Sessions. In ad-
dition to the customary and forma
orders, the following orders dealing
with matters of special and local in
terest were issued:
That the Clerk make and have
served on the County Supervisor
COPY of so much of the presentment
of the Grand Jury as refers to the
furnishings of the Jail and the con-
dition thereof.
That the Clerk make and have
served on the Sheriff a copy Of SO
much of the presentment of the
Grand Jury as refers to the condition
Of the jail, and that the said Sheriff be
and he is hereby required to put said
Jail and premises in proper condit' On
at once and report his action to the
present term of court without delay
That the Clerk make and have
served on the Probate Judge, County
Supervisor and Sheriff copies Of SO
much of the presentment of the
Grand Jury as refers to certain pris-
oners alleged to be crazy.
That the Clerk make and have
served on the Sheriff so much of the
presentment of the Grand Jury as
refers to the whipping Of prisoners
and as refers to issuing passes.
That the Clerk make and have
served on Magistrate Horace HARDY
copy of so much Of the presentmen1
of the Grand Jury as refers to the
whipping of prisoners in Jail, and that
Magistrate be, and he is hereoy or
dered to thoroughly investigate said
charges. and issue warrants against
any and all parties against whom
prima facie case or cases may be
made out; that he commit or bind
over the accused to answer to indict-
ments to be preferred against them at
the next term of Court of General
Sessions for this county and, also, at
the same time bind over all material
witnesses.
That the Clerk of Court make and
have served on the County Attorney
so much of the presentment Of the
Grand Jury as refers to the dispenser
at Mayesville, George P. McKagen.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-11-07

FOR RENT-Farm near Rembertr
containing 40 acres cleared land.
residence and necessary outbuild-
ings. Apply to S. Lee Young, Rem
bert, S. C. II :,ts
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-11-07
Recorders Court.

Recorder Hurst had three cases on
the docket Tuesday. Two were quickly
disposed of and the other was con-
tinuedI until the prosecuting witness
is able to attend the trial. The record
was as follows: George Richard
Brown and Sam Brown, fighting. Not
guilty as to George Richard Brown
guilty as to Sam Brown, who paid
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-11-07
A Veteran Dead.

Mr.. Robert W. jenkins died at his
home about six miles north Of the
city on Sunday and the funeral and
burial services were held on Monday.
Mr.. jenkins, who was about 80 years
old, was a Confederate Veteran, who
by bravery and faithful discharge Of
duty won promotion from the ranks
to the Office Of first lieutenant. He
was wounded in battle and was lame
through life as a result. He was a
sincere Christian and good citizen.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-11-07
DEATH.

Died, November 3, 1906, at her
home near Denmark, S. c., Mrs. W.
G.. Hulto (nee) Miss Mamie Lou San
ders, formerly of this city.
Her death was peculiarly sad, as
she was only twenty-five years old,
and leaves two small children, the
Youngest, an infant, only six months
old.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-11-07

O,Donneii Se Co., the firm that car
ries the largest stock Of goods in Sum-
ter and does the largest volume of
business annually Of any firm in
Eastern South Carolina, announce a
reduction sale. This sale is not the
ordinary cut rate sale, but it is an
O'Donnel1 & CO. sale which means a
great deal to buyers.
Schwartz Brothers have a bargain
feast announcement in their adver-
tisement today.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-11-07

Sheriff Epperson on Monday made
his return to the order of court which
was issued as a result Of the present
ment of the Grand Jury. He stated
that he found the condition as
charged, but that he had had the jail
shorou ghly cleaned and would see
that there sl1osid be no cause for
complaint n the future.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-11-07
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
A Coming Marriage.

The marriage of Miss Willena
Cook to Mr.. Ernest r. Eldridge is
announced to take place n the First
Baptist Church at 7.so tonight. No
cards.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-11-07

WANTED-To buy several car loads
Of oak and long leaf pine cord
wood. Fl. G. Osteen.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-11-07

$40 fine.
Nehemiah Johnson, the cocaine
fend, larceny. Of $3.50. Guilty, so
days on chain gang.
Ben Shannon, assault and battery.
continued.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-11-07

The Embarrassed Sale at the
Edens Company Store is still going
on and the crowds continue to move
in that direction. See the big ad-
vertisement today for facts of inter-
est.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-11-07

November has caught us with much larger stock
of goods than is customary for at this season. 1t is
through fault of ours, the goods all right the
anxious to sell as usual; but those upon whom
largely depended have not much cash to spend as i'm
former years; but will endeavor to make the little
they have bring them large returns
By a Special Reduction
Throughout Our Entire Stock.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-10-12

Opposition TO Visit Of English D%epuiatiOn
TO Russia Kills the scheme.
Special Cdble Despatch 10 THE SUI

1911 ' -" "HPNNNNH " . II 'NEF
LONDON, Oct. ll.-Two members Of
Parliament and Mr.. Strachey, editor Of
the Spectator, have. Withdrawn their names
from the deputation selected to express
sympathy with the members Of the late
Russian Duma. The English and French
newspapers are unanimous in their
opposition to the proposed visit Of the
deputation to Russia. Even Mr.. Stead,
whose friendship for Russia ia we'll known.
counsplS the abandonment OF the visit.
A similar deputatIon from the French
Parliament has abandoned the project.
The members OF the English deputatiOn
met this evening and decided to ask the
st. Petersburg committee to abandon all
demonstrations. The English memorial
will be presented privately.
ST. PETERSBURG, Oct. 1.-THE members
of the dissolved Duma have abandoned
their intention to give a public reception to
the English delegates who are to bring to
them an extensively signed memorial Of
sympathy. They feared that a public re-
ception would cause them trouble from
their opponents.
The impending prosecution Of 1870 MEM
bers Of the late Duma for signing the Viborg
manifesto is formally announced. The
Liberal newspapers contend that the Rus
sian courts are without Jurisdiction in the
matter as the signing was done in Finland.