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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-02

1AAclICSo- lAf1L EOOA DOESN'T 90 2uy
better: just say Dinner is spoiled
Hrper's Bazar.
NO ma'am." said Razson Tatters, Il
amt dirty from choice. I'm Just bound
by honor. 1 write q testimonial for
soap maker onct an promised to use ne
Well. replied Mrs. Ascum. why moi
Cause dat firm failed Just after tbs
civil war Philadelphia Press.
Lord Dedbroke-There is one great. trou-
PIE n your country in my opinion Blood
Chicago Heiress-Now, don't you make
horns. hoofs. brisfies and@ws sI you ear
bet nothing wasted in Poppa's business.
Punch.
Hell sec Julia did not have the vaIedic-
tory to deliver SIS she expected Was
she much ruffled at the commence
she-Yes, indeed. Her entire SKIRT was
covered with the ioveIiest little bias tuck
ed rufrles, all trimmed on the edge with
real Val, and headed with insertion
He taintly)-I pseant her feelings.-BaI-
timore American.
scott-zDo you believe your wife has any
secrets from your
rid Of SO much money.-Boston Trans
cri2t.
What Seven o'clock and your husband
-
OH said the other. hes gone on on
oaseoaH Dat Detroit Free Press.
Miss Oldun-Oh. Mr. Rashe. this is SO
sudden! You must give me time to con-
MI. You-er-you haven't much
to spare have you?-Cleveiand Leader.
What are your Impressions of Amer
You are a down trodden people ans
Were0 the E1lT0DeSn TpTOfTtf0nfcf
not only have laws. but you actually seem
to enjoy obeying them. Washington
Il thought Gwendolen's mamma had for
hidden her seeing young Henderson any
wen. she doesn't see him any more
They meet at our house. of course, but he
bune.
willingly give up ali possess~wealth, po-
sition, parents--everything
you'd there be left for re71M asS Mi1ss
Sentinel.
clara-That man Grace married is old
enough to be her father
Myrtle--Oh. I think his age has been
eexaggerated: very few people i've TO be
that old--Puck.
sergeant- Wei. what is it?
Newly Enlisted Yeonan (Whose mount
is a bit OF his oatsl-,Please, sergeant, my
orse won't pick up his seed.-Punch
s'woulG you call Gutenberg a conceited
Connected? Why. when Gutenberg has
headache he thinks its throbs are regis
tered on the seismographs in Japanl''-
Towne-I don't see Newman and his
! pride at the boarding house any more
4 ing.
| TOwne-Ah. their home life now will
bring them much closer together
BroWne-You bet It will. They We taken
a flat.-Philadelphia Press.
Brown was surprised to see you play
! ing poker with A4uggfns last night. Re
| invariably cheats
Green-Yes, know he does; but derive
that way than from lending it 10 him.
| Chicago News.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-02

An Etna, Pa. councilman advocates
arming policemen with rubber clubs
They are already supposed to be equip
ped with rubber necks.-Washingto
Post.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-02

II you think politics is sizzling some
So kansas. you ought to see how it is
Boiling in Iowa. The lie is liable to
blow of up there some Of these days.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-02

4aere is a decided disposition among
lza people to hold Mr.. RooseveIt's
hands and force a third term into his
naakat whether he wants it or not.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-02
HVMOR OF THE DAY

New Waitress-ShaH say Dinner IA
served. or Dinner Is ready" ma am?
Adistress-If that cook doesn't % arv
better. just say Dinner is spoiled. =
Hrper's Bazaar.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-02

As usual. now that the wheat is cut
81 Is discovered that 1t is ''much better
than expected" The Kansas wheat
crop has a great way Of fooHng people.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-02

The Chicago packing houses Will no
more be shown to strangers for the
glory Of the town. Chicago is not
proud Of them w.-Phila delphia
Press.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-02
TEE PsYcHoLoGIcAL MoMENT.

The president has apparently grasp
ed the fact that the moment for a pure
food bill is just now a little more
nal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-02

mo, ma am said Ra9son Tatters, i
amt dirty from choice I'm just bound
by honor. I write q testimonial for
soap maker onct an promised to use ne
udder"
Well, replied Mrs. Ascum. why moi
use that?''
Cause dat firm failed Just after tbs
civil war. Philadelphia Press.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-02

Lord Dedbroke-There Is one great trou-
Bile in your country in my opinion. Blood
don't count you know
Chicago Heiress-Now. don't you make
any mistake. Why, we just use that, and
horns, hoofs. bristles. and-wen, you can
Punch.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-02

Hell sec Julia did not have the valedsc-
tory to deliver as she expected. Was
she much ruffled at the commence
ment?
She-Yes, indeed Her entire skirt waa
covered with the ioveliest little bias tuck
ed runles, all trimmed on the edge with
real Val, and headed with insertion
He faintly)-I D9eant her feelings.-BaI-
timore American
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-02

Dearest. with you by my side I would
willingly give up all I possess-wealth po-
sitlon. erenfs--everyfhing
know, George. but in that case what
@Cuiu sAere pc lett FOR re9'-N4ilwaulzee
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-02

Miss Oldun-Oh. Mr.. Rashe, this is SO
dden. You must give me time to con-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-02

scott-.Do you believe your wife has any
Mott-One-how IN the world she gets
rid of SO much money.-Boston Trans
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-02

What Seven clock and your husband
not home yet? Where is he" exclaimed
neighbor.
Obi said the other hes gone on on
a baseball bat.'-Detroit Free Press.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-02

Clara-That man Grace married is old
enough to be her father
Myrtle-Oh 1 think his age has hesn
exaggerated: very few people live 20 be
that old.-Puck.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-02

Il thought Gwendolen's mamma had for
hidden her seeing young Henderson any
more.
Wen. she doesn't see him any more
They meet at our house. of course. but he
comes into the pa-lar- ''--ChicaEo Tri-
bune.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-02

ica7'' e'7-''-S - amer
You are a down trodden people ans
Wered the European revolutionist. You
not only have laws. but you actually seem
1 to enjoy obeying them. Washington
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-02

sergeant-W what is it?
Newly Enlisted Yeoman (whose mount
is bit of his oats)-Please, sergeant, my
orse won't pick up his seed.-Punch
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-02

..wo1llG you call Gutenberg a conceited
Connected? Why, when Gutenberg has
headache he thinks its throbs are regis
tered on the seismographs in Japani''-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-02

MI. Rashe-Yo u--er-you haven't much
to spare, have you2-CleveIand Leader
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-05-09
MAX.

Max, s. c., May I've had a good
rain Friday afternoon and a gentle
shower is falling this morning.
Some Of the farmers are chopping
cotton.
Mr.. Bassil Floyd, who has been
quite sick, does not seem to improve.
Misses L. BERTHE Truluck and K.
Ellen Burgess, who have enjoyed a
visit at Mr.. A. ]. Goodman's since Fri
day, have returned to their respective
schools, this morning, Lynchburg and
Tinam onsville.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Green and
children, accompanied by Miss Hettie
Tomlinson, of New Zion, spent Sat-
urday and Sunday with relatives here.
They also attended preaching at Beth
el yesterday.
Mrs. Sarah Bryan, who has been
spending some time with her brother,
Mr.. B. F. Brockington, will return to
her home at Plantersville tomorrow.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-05-09
President-Dr. NJ. r. Parler.

President-Dr. NJ. r. Parler.
Vice President. c. Singleton.
Secretary-E. E. Aycock.
Delegates to County Convention
2. e. Aycock, F. E. Thomas and W. B.
Troublefeld-
Member of Executive Committee.
B. Ryan
It being a representative gathering
of the community matter was
brought to the attention Of the club,
though not political, but Of much more
importance, it being the condition OF
the public highway near the Wilson
place, south Of our town.
The following committee was ap-
pointed to appear before the county
board and memorialize said board ask
ing assistance Of the county chain gang
to better the unsanitary conditions ex-
isting at and near above named place
as the result Of stagnant water and no
means of outlet. The following com
pose the committee: A. E. Ayceck, j..
3. Crouch and ". FL Ramsey.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-05-09
STATEBURG.

Stateaurg, May Mrs. NJ. S. Bur
CESS and Misses Mary and Daisy Bur-
CESS OF Sumter came up on Friday to
spend a few days at Mrs. Charlie
Pinckney's.
Mr.. w. D. Frierson left for Charles
ton last evening.
Miss Anna P. Burgess spent Satur-
day and Sunday in Sumter.
Mr.. Early Mellette spent Sunday at
shome.
Mr.. and Mrs Charlie Pinckney gave
a delightful fish fry to several of their
friends on last Saturday. The party
drove many miles to the Wateree
Swamp and there they enjoyed a good
old time fish fry Among those who
went were: Mr.. Tyre Stuckey and
family. Mr.. Screven Moore and chill
dren, Mrs. Burgess, Misses Mary and
Daisy Burgess, Mr.. Elliott Thomas,
Mr.. and Mrs. W. D. Carson, Miss
Grace Carson, Mr.. E. F. Holmes, Miss
Annie Holmes and Miss a. n. Moore.
The entertainment given. by the
members OF the junior branch of the
Auxiliary at the residence of Mrs. S.
R. FLUID on last Friday afternoon,
proved a great success, in spite Of the
bad weather Great credi, is due the
president Of the branch, Miss Tillie
FLUID. who in her untiring efforts, had
provided abundant amusement for the
young and old alike. When arrange
ments for the entertainment were be-
ing made the "inner man" was not
overloaded! Delicious refreshments
were served by very attractive young
ladies.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-05-09
REAfBERTS.

Rembert, May I've had fine
rain last night and it is still raining
this morning. This is the first time
our land has been wet since planting
time and good stands of cotton will
now be had throughout the entire
community. Oats were needing rain
badly, but this rain will make them
and where soda has been applied they
are looking we'll and I trust a fine
crop will be made.
The Cotton Growers Association Of
Rcfiing Creek me- here last Saturday
and I am glad to see the interest taken
as shown by the attendance at meet
ings. One good feature We have
adopted is the president appoints a
member at each meeting to either give
us a talk or write an essay on any
subject he may select pertaining to
agriculture. W. C. Harllee read an
essay on Hog Raising" in this COM
munity last Saturday and the presi-
ident appointed W. J. Young to either
give us a talk or write an article to be
read before the club at our next meet
ing on any subject Of his own selection.
So let us turn out gentlemen as it
will repay you to hear Mr.. Young's
address.
McLeod's church Sunday school will
celebrate "Children's Day" next Sal
urday, the 18th inst. The exercises
consisting Of a very pretty program
will commence at II o'clock. after
which a basket picnic will be held on
the church ground. Bethesda church
Sunday school has been invited to
unite with us and other friends and
relatives outside of the neighborhood
will also attend.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-05-09
Dc BOSE CROSS ROADS.
DuBose Cross Roads, May 6--Ar

DuBOSe Cross ROADS, May b--aH
occurrence Of an unusual character
took place about this section short
time since, but I was not Informed OF
il until TOO late for your last issue
,7,a.ee Young men riding in a buggy,
coming from towards Bishopyille going
towards Sumter behaved themselves
IN very unseemly manner from Car
ter's Crossing to Scarborough's Mill
They were not very particular in the
use of language and their conduct
was in keeping with the same Sever
al instances are mentioned to me-,
where ladies had to retire into their
dwellings, while they were passing. 1t
has been a long time since anything OF
he kind has happened about here and
it is very Objectionable. I heard the
names Of two Of the party, but I have
forgotten them and am glad I have. 1
write this by request.
Mr.. Magnus Cummings on the Star
Route and Mr.. Willie Watson on the
R.. F. D., are about as prompt, faith
full and accommodating in their duties
as any two men you will find in the
State.
Mr.. T. Scott DuBose's baby is still
very sick. Miss Brunson, the trained
nurse, was taken sick few days after
she cot to Mr.. DuBose's and had to go
back to to Sumter.
Mr. Tom DuBose's family are i'm
proving, but still sick.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-05-09
The latest entry

The latest entry into the centre ring
OF the summer campaign is L. NJ. Ra-
gin, who announces for secretary Of
State along with Representative NJ. P.
Tribble, of Anderson, and ]. E. Nor
ment, the governors private secretary,
and he adds interest to the race. Mr..
Ragin served several years as State
Senator from Clarendon and was later
chief clerk in the secretary of states
office under Col. D. H. Tompkins, who
before that served as Governor Til
mans private secretary. Since he let
the secretary of states office Mr. Ra
gin has been engaged in the mercan-
tile business in Columbia.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-05-09
DALZELL.

Dalzell, May 5.-Miss Jennie Rich
ards school closed yesterday; she will
spend some time with friends IN tie
Mechanicsville section before return
ing to her summer home near Ashe-
vile.
Misses Louise Gillespie, Of Dalze!l
and Miss Roberta Hall of Providence
will unite in having their school pic
lic at Providence Springs next Friday.
This social gathering is looked forward
20 with great pleasure by both young
and old of this community for when
these accomplished young ladies'
names are associated with an under
taking it means success in every sense
Of the word.
Dalzell will not have a baseball
team this year. but the fans out here
re very much enthused over the pros
poets Of Sumter playing league ball
his summer We feel assured with
such men as Chap Huger, Willie Built
man, Dr. McCutchen and others be-
hind the gun Sumter will wind up at
the TOP Of the ladder. Columbia has
taken our justly deserved name Of
"Game Cocks" from US and sorry to
saw abused it to some extent. for the
word within itself means victory, and
Columbia seems to be doomed to the
cellar. but if Sumter intends to put q
asst and winning team in the field then
we will suggest the very appropriate
little name of the 'Reos," if
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-05-09
DURANT.

The closing exercises Of Miss Nc
Faddin's school were 2iel;: at he
school house May 4. The children
showed in many ways the excellen,
training they mad received during the
year. The DEBATE was one Of the
most entertaining features OF the ev-r-
ing. The subject: rs L Right t'r
Men Without Children 70 Pay School
Tax?" was so we'll handled that it was
with difficulty the judges decided in
favor of the negative. Mr.. Henry
Reaves and Miss Kate /Gaillard
were on the affirmative and Misses
Carrie Reaves ard Maggie Montgom-
ecy on the negative. Miss Virginia
Durant and the music scholars fur
nished the music for the occasion. AZ
ter the exercises ice cream was served.
Miss Edith McFaddin spent Friday
night here as .ile guest Of Miss With
e1spoon.
Sir. ]. N. Plow'len returned this
week with his bride to Summerton
where Nj Plowlen Is in .ne mercan-
tile business.
Mr.. Robert Chandler was among the
visitors here last week.
Rev. W. ]. Mckay spent Friday
night with friends here on his way TO
Brewington church to assist Mr.. Grier
during communion services.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-05-09
Our Cotton Crop.

Washington, May Full returns
of the South Carolina cotton crop for
the year 1905 by counties have just
become available from the department
Of commerce and labor. Oranseburg
county leads the state with total of
1856 bales; Spaartanburg. second,
with 56401 bales. and Anderson third,
with 55.754 bales. Sumter produced
32.44O; Lee. 27,O22: Clarendon, 80
e64; Darlington, 27,94S; Florence, 27,-
756.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-05-09
MANNING ITEMS.
rom the Manning Times.

STOm the MdHHli5 LINES.
Chief of Police e. P. Briggs of Sum-
merton is after the fire fends who
have recently been applying the torch
to stores and other buildings in that
thriving town, and he passed through
here today from Sumter Chief Briggs
tells US that he has now locked up
Jim Brunson, and the evidence against
him is strong,
Died yesterday morning after an
illness Of about two weeks, Mrs. Her
m;on Orene Dickson, nee Jenkinson,
aged about 25 years.
Died at her home near New Zion,
last Sunday night, Mrs. Daisy Buddin,
wife Of Mr., E. J. Buddin, aged about
35 years. The funeral took place at
New Zion Monday.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-05-09
COAL STRIKE IS OFF.
MINERS AND OPERATORS HAVE
AGREED.

Action of the Miners Sub-Scale Com
nlittee Was Ratified liz New York
Yesterday-Peace for Three Years
More.
Scranton, Pa, May S.-Peace is as
sured in the anthracite coal fields for
the next three years. An agreement
to continue the award Of the strike
commission for period of three years
was entered into in New York yester-
day by the operators and the miners
sub-scale committee was ratified at
the final session Of the mine workers
held here this morning.
The men will go back to work rrife
disappointed perhaps, but conscious Of
the fact that they have not gone back
a single step and are maintaining con-
ditions more satisfactory than at any
time in the history Of the organization.
Several points, not apparent at first
glance, were obtained by the miners
yesterday. soEe is that the lact sign
ed yes+erlay is the first agreement
ever mad oy the anthracite mine
president and secretary as officers Of
the anthracite union for the men in
that organization. In addition to this
President Mitchell has secured the
verbal promise from the operators to
look into the cases Of the lowest paid
workers with a view to remedying the
wage injustice complained of.
The ratifying OF the agreement was
unanimous Following this action
another vote was taken directing that
work be resumed Monday next and
repair men go back on Thursday. The
convention adjourned shortly after
Mitchell presided. He will issue a.
statement later in the day formally
calling off the suspension.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-05-09
and otherwise improved. When COM
pleted il Will be a pretty modern resi-
1anpe

and otherwise improved. When COM
pleted il Will be a pretty modern resi-
dence.
Henry Vinson. who has been IN the
employ of Ir. I. W. Weatherly went
to the Cohen livery stables and got a
horse and told the young men that Mr..
Weatherley had sent him Tor the horse.
He went to Camden and tried to sell
the horse and got until some other
trouble there and was arrested and
put in Jail Mr.. Cohen heard where
he was and had "a warrant issued
charging him with horse stealing. He
is now in Jail here. Drinking was the
cause Of it all.
The water works is progressing nice
" now. The tower is UP and the res
ervoir is being put together and they
expect 10 flood the mains today Or to-
morrow for the purpose Of cleaning
them and test the pumps.
It is still dry around us although
there have been good rains at Sumter
and Camden. Ve.y little cotton is up
and what is up looks as if it will die.
Bad stands of corn are reported and
the oat crop is suffering at its critical
period.
Rev. V. r. CASTOR. former pastor of
Nj. Zion church, left last week for
his new home in Virginia. The whole
community hate to see him and his
excellent family leave. out pray Gods
blessing upon him and his woTk IN
his new field.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-05-09
BRoGDON.

Brogdon, May lon Saturday last
we had a most delightful visit to the
beautiful town of Manning. AS we
passed along the public road we could
hut note the great Improvements IN
some Of the homes since our last trip
through those parts. The neat resi-
hence Of Mr.. w. NJ. Davis, with its
pnrches adorned By climbing roses and
q yard full OF the choicest flowers,
graceful evergreens and lovely ferns
xas much to be admired. Mt. Davis
3s one Of our best farmers, as is seen
nv his field Of corn near the roadside,
which is quite superior in size and col
ar to any we have seen this season.
stopping a short while in Alcolu we
we're particularly struck with Mr.. D.
C.. Shaws's elegant home, which has
recently been remodeled and painted
green (nature's lining)-being the
predominating color Of this lovely
home. While there the electric lights
were turned on and a scene Of beauty
presented itself
mr.. Hnson has also remode1ed and
painted his residence which is very
pretty indeed.
Upon reaching Manning we were
charmed with the beautifully shaded
Esreets and fine hon es. Perhaps the
season OF the year hcd something to
do with our enjoyment Things are
always prettier and we perhaps more
Appreciatiye during the flower season
Chan any other time Of the year.
Farmers around Brogdon have dn-
dshed planting their crops and seem to
be getting good stands.
Gardens are doing nicely; peas and
cabbage are coming in.
Mr. Geo. Brogdon of the Atlantic
Coast Line Company, paid short Wis
Il to his fathers family recently.
Mrs. Allen and children Of Waycross
are visiting in the neighborhood.
Miss Vaughan Gritton, who has been
teaching here for some time past, has
closed her sc!roo! and will return to-
day to her home in Laurens, much to
the regret Of her numerous friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. G. Bryan OF Alcolu
and Miss EuIa Epps Of Kngstree Wis
1ted at Mr. W. T. Brogdon's yesterday.