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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-04-18
Harvesting

Alfalfa hay when cut at the proper
time, and well cured, has a feeding
value superior to any forage crop
grown in the South The harvesting
season for this locality is from the
middle of April until October. It
should be cut for hay as soon as it
comes into bloom, and If allowed to
stand until full bloom the leaves will
drop off.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-04-18
MURDER IN BAMBEnG.

Eamherg, April III young white
man by the name of Gutter was kill
ed at Midway. in this county, last
night about 12 o'clock, there being
two negroes implicated One Of these
negroes is in Jail, While the other has
not yet been caught.
Cutter. who was almost 21 years Of
age, is said to have been the only son
of a widowed mother, who lives near
st. George. He was at Midway with a
dog and pony show, having joined that
company only few days previous to
his death.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-04-18

An Angry Juror Expressed Himself.
IF jurors were allowed to speak out
in court they would at times say
things tc lawyers and judges that
would cause stir. In Mecklenberg
superior court last week the case Of B.
e. and C. E Mason against Williams
& Wright, in which the plaintiffs sued
for $25 on account of the alleged fail
ure of the defendant TO fulfill con-
tract, was tried. The defendant offer
cred evidence but the plaintiffs offered
none. and Judge Bryan instructed the
jury that if it believed the evidence it
would answer the first issue yes,
which would allow the plaintiffs no
damages. The jury on the contrary an
swered the issue no awarding the
plaintiffs the full amount sued for.
Judge Bryan set the verdict aside and
ordered a new trial. By agreement OF
counsel it was decided not TO try the
case at the present term. Judge Bur-
we'll, who appeared for the defense,
said he had never before known "a
Jury of good Mecklenburg people to
render q. verdict, not only against the
weight OF the evidence, but against all
the evidence in the case and the in
structions of the court I don't care
to have that jury sit on any case that
professionally appear in or am person
ally interested in"
Counsel for the plaintiff said he
could understand why the jury had
returned the verdict it was because
they didn't believe the evidence. Then
says the Chronicle, from which we get
this report, Juror T. P. Ross got to his
feet and asked permission to say few
words: "I want to say he said, "that
every one Of the jurymen were of the
same opinion, and didn't believe the
evidence, and, I for one, don't believe
it this morning.
"Now." said Mr.. Ross, dramatically
"I want to say that Judge Burwell has
insulted the entire jury by the remarks
that he has just made about them
and
4sThat'll do, that'll do. Sit down, y
ordered Judge Bryan. And this end
ed the incient-Stateville Landmark.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-04-18
TOBACCO TRADES ExPc.i,4o-..
Affair will I.al.k lsnicl-o ,..s most Ar.
teresting Industrial iiA.llj1ls.

Much interest has already been
manifested by manufacturers and
dealers in cigars and tobacco, and by
growers Of leaf tobacco in the United
States, Cuba and Porto Rico, in the
Tobacco Trades Exposition to be held
in Madison Square Garden, New York,
next September.
One Of the strongest features Of the
Exposition, and one which will be de-
cidedly educational, is progressive
display of tobacco from the several
tobacco growing districts Of the United
States and the islands, showing the
weed in various stages Of cultivation,
and also how it is housed and cured
before reaching the hands Of the pack
ers and manufacturers.
The Exposition Company will award
through a jury, medals Of gold, sill
yer and bronze for the best showing
of tobacco in this exhibit; also for the
relative merits Of the several kinds of
cured leaf.
Applications are already at hand for
entrance in this branch Of the Expo
sition from Cuba and Porto Rico, and
these contestants will show how the
leaf is handled in the tropics, together
with dwellings Of the natives, and the
present day cigar factories.
= No effort Will be spared by the Ex-
position Company TO make this an
epoch-marking affair. All conveniences
will be provided exhibitors and the
general visiting public. Provision has
also been made for the designing and
building of the booths, which work is
in charge Of NJ. Bloom, New York
architect.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-04-18
Feeding Value.

Alfalfa hay can be fed prohtably TO
all kinds Of farm stock Ny practical
experience feeding this crop, both
green and dry, for the past two years,
has been entirely satisfactory, and l
can safely recommend this plant to be
relished by all kinds Of farm stock.
Last year I cut l. 2tons of dry hay
per acre, valued at s120 per ton-s13o.
Why not reduce your cotton acreage
and plant.a few acres Of this valuable
hay CROP.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-04-18
*Don.t drug the stomach to cure

*Don't drug the stomach to cure a
cough. One Minute Cough Cure cuts
the mucus, draws the Inflammation
out Of the throat, lungs and bronchial
tubes, heal, soothes and cures A
quick cure for Group and whooping
cough. It's constantly increasing use
for many ears tells Of the fact Of its
absolute usefulness. Sold by all drug
gists.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-04-18
Cultivation.

Cultivation is one of the essential
features Of growing alfalfa. Unless it
is cultivated with absolute thorough
ness the first year it is useless to at
tempt to grow this plant, where the
land is infested with crab grass and
weeds. This cultivation may be done
with a small scrape for the frst two
years. The third year and afterwards
the cultivation may be done with disk
harrow drawn by two horses. Set the
harrow to run just deep enough to de-
stroy the weeds and cultivate the
alfalfa.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-04-18
SUMMER HEALTH NOTES.
Seasonahle Suggestions by the Health
Officer

Now, and from now on, during the
entire warm months, is the time to
clear up your premises Of all empty
cans, bottles, old pots, and every 9TH
er useless thing which holds water in
which mosquitoes may breed.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-04-18
*Don't tie a cough or a cold up

*Don't tie cough or cold up in
your system by taking a remedy that
binds the bowels. Take kennedy's
Laxative Honey and Tar. 1t is differ
ent from all other cough syrups. It is
better. It opens the boweis-expels
all cold from the system, relieves
coughs. colds, Group, whooping cough,
etc. An ideal remedy for young and
old. Children like it. Sold by ali
druggists.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-04-18
Stomach and Liver Trouble Cured.

*Orine Laxative Fruit Syrup cures
stomach and liver trouble as it.. aids
digestion, and stimulates the liver and
bowels without irritating these organs
like pills and ordinary cathartics. 1t
cures Indigestion and sick headache
and chronic constipation. Orino Lax
ative Fruit Syrup does not nauseate or
grippe and is mild and pleasant to take.
Refuse substitutes. Durant's Phar-
macy.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-04-18
ALcoLU TO wRIGHTs BLUFF.
The Alderman Railroad to Be Extend
ed to Santee River.

Will the Alcolu Railroad Company
bring their road by Manning? Yester-
day the surveyors Of the said company
were here looking up the route. The
road will be extended from Alcolu to
sWright's Bluff via Summerton. Man.
ming may be taken in and without a
doubt will, for the railroad can no
more afford to miss Manning than
Manning can afford to miss the road.
Manning Sentinel.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-04-18

4AThat'll do, that'll do. Sit down, :"
ordered Judge Bryan. And this end
ed the notwithstanding Landmark.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-04-18
THE GROWING OF ALFALFA.
Some Valuable Suggestions as to Ho"
This Crop May Be Made Profitable
in South Carolina.

Having been a constant reader OF
YOUR valuable paper for some time 1
desire to submit, in a brief and prac-
tical way, my experience in growing
alfalfa hay for the past two years.
Preparation of Soil: The essentianl
feature in craving alfalfa is to have
a thoroughly prepared seed bed. This
may be done by broadcasting COW peas
on the land few months before alfal-
ia is planted. The COW pea, owing to
it's quick growth, will soon shade the
land, prevent ma i've grasses and weeds
from growing. Alfalfa requires hui
mus and a deep soil.
The land should be prepared by
deep and thorough plowing, to enable
the roots to penetrate the soil.
The land should be we'll pulverized,
by narrowing, before the seed are
sown. Whatever treatment the land
is given in preparation for this crop it
should be such as to afford a deep,
mellow. seed bed, as free as possible
from crab grass and weeds.
Commercial fertilizers may be ap-
Piled by narrowing in at the time that
the land is being pulverized previous
to seeding. It would not be advisa-
ble to use barn yard manure on land
previous to seeding alfalfa; While the
manure would improve the physical
condition Of the soil, it would aid the
weeds in choking out the alfalfa. Barn
yard manure may be applied the third
year, and in each year afterwards. be-
cause there will then be less danger
of the alfalfa being chohed out by
weeds.
Sowing the Seed: Having put the
seed bed in the very best possible con-
dition, the alfalfa seed should be sown
in drills "A to is inches apart, the first
week in October. Alfalfa sown broad
cast will certainly prove complete
failure in this locality. There are two
reasons why alfalfa should be plant
ed in October; the first to enable the
plant to Withstand the following Win
ter, second, to enable it to escape the
intense midsummer heat and drought.
The amount of seed should be 20 10 20
pounds per acre. The stand must be
thick enough to enable the crop to
Withstand the weeds that would other
wise take possession Of the land. At
ter seeding the land should be rolled,
in order that thelalfalfa may come up
uniformly.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-04-18

At deDOtS, factories, warehouses. cot
ton platforms, storage sheds, gin hous-
es, cotton compresses and all places
the water barrels kept for fire
purposes must either be kept covered
or Kerosene OIL kept in the same so
that mosquitoes will not breed therein.
Otherwise these barrels will be turn
ed over and emptied SO often by the
board of health that there Will not Of
ten be water enough in them to put
out 9, cigarette.
If your cesspool or dry we'll runs
over, stop the use of the we'll.
and put plenty of lime or other disin-
fectant around the we'll. All cesspools
should be thoroughly disinfected each
week With a standard disinfectant, and
kerosene oil. Have your we'll cleaned
out if it gets full. Remember that an
overf1owing dry we'll scatters disease
through flies lighting on the overflow
from the we'll to the houses by light
ing in your milk and on your food.
Keep your milk and food carefully
protected from flies. and protect
yourself from mosquito bites. and over
half the battles Of health have been
fought and Won.
Separate your garbage from your
dish water and other liquid matter
from your kitchen. and put out your
garbage every day for the scavenger
carts to haul off.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-04-18
.ALCoLU RAILROAD
DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY.

s Mondays, No. 8; Wednesdays, No /;
THURSDAYS, No. 1; Fridays, No. 3; Satur-
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-04-18

days. No. 2; Thursdays, No. 2; Saturdays
No. &
as Flag-stations.
P. r ALDERMAN. T. NJ.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1906-02-09

b l.. E. Stair4left Monday, morning
for Chicago to attend the automobile
Show, and will be there most OF tthe
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-29
BOY ENTERS PLEA
Admits Theft of Money Fro m
Harper House
Room.
COMMITTED TO REF0RMATORY
States Attorney John K. Scott Files
Report of Fines and Fees Col
Iected in His Office.

Leland Alton, the boy who was
charged with stealing Sal from the
clothes of II. 3. Holroyd in a room at
the Harper house last December,
pleaded guilty in the county court this
morning and was ordered committed
to the reformatory at Pontiac, he being
under 81 years of age. The boy came
here from Cedar Rapids and was en-
ployed in the Harper house.
states Attorney Reports.
States Attorney Scott today filed
his report of the fines and fees collect
ed through his Office ite:nized. The
summary liz as follows:
Total fees earned, $6,115.
Total fines imposed, $32,23S.
Total fees collected, STILLS.
Total fines collected, S4,196.65.
VIII Admitted.
The will OF the late Hugh Ralston
was admitted to probate in county
court today. The property is divided
among Agnes r. Warnock, Jennie r.
McKown, Martha r. Aster, Hugh w.
Ralston. r. F. RalstOn and Mary j. Raj
Ston. Hugh w. Ralston and E. B. Nc
Kown are named as executors
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-29
PERSONAL POINTS.

Mrs T. II. Beacon, of Topeka, is Wis
iting at the home of Mrs. A. McLees.
A. l.. Burnett, general secretary of
the Y. NJ. c. A., departed this noon for
Chicago to spend several days.
Robert Anderson, travelling passen-
ger agent of the Illinois Central; J. E.
Clark, travelling freight agent of the
Denver & Rio Grande railroad; and
George e. Howe, travelling freight
agent of the Baltimore & Ohio, were in
Rock Island yesterday afternoon and
today from Chicago
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-29

The remarkable discovery of Ken
meth McIver, of Vanceboro, Me, is the
subject of much interest to the medi-
cal fraternity and wide circle OF
friends. He says of his case: owing
to severe inflammation of the throat
and congestion of the lungs, three doc
tors gave me up to die. when, as a las;
resort, l was induced to try DR.. Kings
New Discovery and am happy to say,
it saved my life" Cures the worss
coughs and colds. bronchitis, tonsi
litis, Weak Lungs, Hoarseness and La
Grippe. Guaranteed at Hartz & Ulle-
meyers drug store. SOC and s1.00.
Trial bottle free.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-29
REGISTRATION BOOKS ON
FILE WITH THE CLERK
Show Number of Persons Entitled to
Vote in Various Election Dis
tricts of Rock Island.

Registration books have been. file :
with City Clerk Schaffer showing the
following number of persons entitled
to vote in each election district:
First ward-First district, 325; sec
ond district, 81.
Second ward-First district. 4S2 !;
second district. AIS.
Third ward-First district. 322; sec
Ond district. 449; third district, 419.
Fourth ward-First district, 422;
second district. 4S2.
Fifth ward-First district, AS; sec
ond district, 337.
Sixth ward-Frst district, 533; sec
Ond district. $50.
Seventh ward-Fir.t district. 406:
second district, 412; third district. 290.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-29
Torture BY Savaaes.

Speaking Of the torture to which
some of the savage tribes in the Philip
pines subject their captives, reminds
me of the intense ssIfferins I endured
for three months from Inflammation
Of the kidneys" says W. III. Sherman,
of Gushing, Me. Nothing helped me
until tried Electric Bitters. three bot
ties of which completely cured me-"
Cures Liver Complaint, dyspepsia,
Blood disorders and Malaria: and re-
stores the weak and nervous to robust
health. Guaranteed by Hartz & Ulle-
meyer, druggists. Price soc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-29
The Pure Food Roll of Honor.

Good Housekeeping" a well known
household national magazine voluntar-
lily made a thorough examination and
test of None-Such Mince Meat, and
placed it without reservation upon its
roll of honor
In the March number of Good House
keeping, in the department of Pure
Food Assurance" we find:
"None-Such Mince Meat, Merrill
Soule, Co, Syracuse, a semi-moist sOn-
densed compound of beef, apples, spic-
es. sugar, raisins, currants, boiled cider
and salt, without personalities or adul-
terants, no artificial coioring, produced
under conditions as near to sanitary
perfection as possible"
This guarantee, which could not be
bought at any price, ought to satisfy
the most particular housewife. The
sale Of 100000 packages a month
seems to prove the statement to be
true. Your grocer sells None-Such.
Try it, and satisfy yourself. You are
the one.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-29
Band Concert.

At the big rink every night. Some
thlng new in music afternoons also.
Next Thursday night free-forall
backward race. Next full dress mas
querade April 8.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-29
IS A HEAVY DEAL IN DOG
Joseph M. Rosenfield Purchases Pup
from Jack Mcconnell.

Joseph M. Rosenfield has purchased
of Jack Mcconnell a $500 bull pup.
The deal was made through the
Pearce Pup and Cafe Kennel agency.
The pup was duly christened "Skidoo."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-29

AS is generally known James Mo
Kinney of Aledo has filed his petition
for the republican nomination for CON
gress in the Fourteenth district with
the secretary of state and it is time
for the democratic congressional COM
mittee to get busy and insure the plac-
ing of the name of a party candidate
on the ballot
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-29

Ed Berry is making a splendid ini-
preston in the Second ward. His en-
ergy and his earnestness appeal to all
whom he meets. He will do something
in the council besides answer roll call.
Tom Fender is the kind of man
who is wanted back in the city council
Men of force and character who will
stop the mayoral bullyragging and re-
store confidence in the city constitute
what is needed these days.
The people of the First ward will
elect Holzhammer with a whoop. He
is one of the hustlers of the west end.
Frank Andrews is making an anus
ing spectacle of himself in going about
abusing his opponent. People in this
day know too well the predicament, to
say nothing of the calibre of the man
who is always laying something at the
door of his neighbor simply because he
happens to be envious of him.
Frank Lawler deserves to be elected
alderman from the Sixth ward this
time. He 10 making a manly canvass
and winning the confidence of the peo-
pie of the ward. He will not be both
cred with entangling alliances or affil-
iations if elected, and will be account
able only to the people who elect him.
Basy Going Benson is already begin
ming to wear that painful expression
that he took on just before the last
time he realized that something WAS
going to happen to him politically.
Benson is a trusting soul, but at that
he seems TO have the faculty of dodg-
ing energetically when there is some
thing coming at him.
Vote the democratic township ticket.
!
Elect George w. Henry assessor and
see that property values are properly
recorded and that every man is as
sessed according to the known valua-
! ton of his possessions. The people of
Rock Island are demanding just taxa.
tion-and Mr.. Henry will give it TO
them.
OrTin Leonard is entitled to the Of
flee of township collector-and he
knows how TO Eli the bill.
!
| NJ w. Battles has made a first class
supervisor. He is stronger for the ex.
perience he has had and the people
should have the advantage OF that.
Vote for Blankenburg, Hill and
/ SGhaab for assistant supervisors. They
+ are all representative, capable men.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-29

Springfield, ILL.,, March 29.-(SpeciaD
Monroe G. Reynolds. of Aledo, filed
with the secretary OF state his petition
as a candidate for denomination for
the house from the Thirty-third dis
trict today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-29
BRiTT0N TO STAND
FOR LEGISLATURE
Andalusia Supervisor Announces His
Candidacy for Minority Rep
resentative.

James G. Britton of Andnlusia has
formally announced his candidacy for
the democratic nomination for minority
representative in the Thirty-third dis
trict. and the necessary papers to that
effect under the primary laws have
been filed and petitions circulated
The response that has been made to
the petitions by representative demo
Gratis indicates the standing of Mr..
Briton with the party all over the
county.
Mr. Britton has been frequently men,
toned, and has been candidate in
connection with the minority represen-
tative nomination in former years. He
has been regarded as a candidate this
year for some time. Hence his decis-
ion to be so considered will be attend
ed by qualification rather than sur
prise
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-29
Licensed to Wed.

Frederick w. Robinson Alexis
Frances q, allgeyer ..,..a.....Aexis
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-29
Diseases Of the Scalp and Hair.


er~ise
diseases Of the
preparations, valuable
SOLD AT ALL DRUG STORES.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-29
Bcal G. Schmitt.
Doetors Are Puzzled.

Fine tailoring Illinois theater build
ing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-29

Harry NJ. McCaskrin is, as is known
a candidate for representative on the
prohibition ticket. Harry's fire-eating
brother, the present chief OF police of
Rock Island, is to run on a self-nOm-
mated ticket for congress. and today
came the further entertaining informa-
ton that Peanut Dick" the former
time trusted lieutenant and present adj
versary of the last named McCaskrin,
would soon be out as an independent
candidate for the legislature, and while
he would be running on the same
ticket with his old ally, he would VIC
lently oppose his congressional aspira-
tons. Further rumor has it that Pea
nut Dick" is getting out a souvenir in
the shape of peanut which promises
to put Georges toothpick out of bus
mess.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-29
CAMPAIGN CHAT.

DEMOCRATIC TOWNSHIP TICKET.
For Supervisor-M. w. Battles.
For Assistant Supervisor-Gustav
BIankenbura, z. II. Hill, j. M. Schaab.
For Assessor-George w. Henry.
For CoIiector-Orrin Leonard.
AI.DERMANIC TICKET.
Eirst Ward John HolZhammer
secona Ward .E. c. Berry
Third Ward ....,... .Charle0 ). smith
Fourth Ward John r. Sexton
Fifth Ward Thomas A. Pender
a,xth Ward Frank LaWlsr
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-29

As has been heretofore announced
in The Argus. Everette L. Wertz. city
attorney of Oquawka, Henderson coun-
ty. and Frank E. Able of Biggsville,
Henderson county, have already an
nounced their candidacy for the demo
cratic nomination for representative
and today DR.. Reynolds of Mercer cOun-
ty, filed his papers for denomination
on the republican ticket. The candi-
dates for the senate so far, both repub-
licans, are Hon. l.. NJ. Magin and
Frank Arton Landee, both of Moline,
for the republican nomination.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-29
james Edward VyiIIhite.
lii Hiser.

Lorentz Henry Huber. the infant
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Archibald s. HUI
Der, died yesterday afternoon at 1920
at the home. 26OG Fourth avenue, aged
I months and 3 weeks. The funeral
will be held tomorrow afternoon from
ST. Mary.s church The service will
be conducted by Father A. Geyer. Buri-
al will take place at Chippiannock Gem
etery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-29

Ed Berry is making a splendid lni
preston in the Second ward. His en-
ergy and his earnestness appeal to al
whom he meets. He will do something
in the council besides answer roll call