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The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1906-09-07
CHEAPER FENCE POSTS.

A cattleman named George WRIGHT.
Who has a ranch near Holly. Prowers
county tells in Field and Farm, how
ne cuts in half a big item IN fence
building by making his posts of con-
crete. THE cheapest fence post we
:an get in eastern Colorado" he saws,
costs us l6 cents even when bought
IN carload lots. which makes fencing
an expensive luxury in the conduct Of
2 cattle ranch. Cement is compara-
lively cheap and we have sand in UNI
limited quantities. About a year ago /
MT upon the idea of making fence posts
OF ce1nen l tried it and have found
by actual tests that fence posts capable
OF lasting an age, which will withstand
the destructive prairie fires, may be
made for s cents ZACH.
My men are now putting in all thei,
spart time making concrete fence posts
The molds are of very simple construc-
ton. A level plot Of ground is selected
on which a noor is built Of inch lum-
Der, laid on stringers. This section Of
lloor is as wide as the posts are long
and along both sides and Id are
nailed strips of incl lumber, making
4 big, flat, shallow trough. Then cross
wise are fastened other inch strips five
inches nigh or as high as the posts are
to be wide. They are placed slightly
liagonal that the posts may taper from
CiSoiAI ilSAlGS dI III DoltOIl1 u 1OuI
inches at the top.
Large spikes are then fixed along
the molds at intervals to make holes
Tor the wire f~asteninss and then the
molds, are ready to receive the con-
crete. In mixing the concrete for fence
posts no crushed rock OF gravel is used
but only screened sand in proportions
of about five parts OF SAN to one OF
ement. 1t is mixed dry at first and
then enough Water is added to make Il
slightly fluid substance. Pieces OF
barbed wire, cut the length of the post
are then placed in the mold INC the
concrete is poured over them and firm
ly tampcd.
This wire serves to re-enforce the
concrete n gives it greater resisting
power. After lying about twelve hours
the concrete is set and the posts are
ready to be taken out while the molds
can be used for a second batch. Owing
the scarcity of timber in all parts
of Tho country concrete is quite gen.
orally Used for building purposes. but
so far as l know | am the first person
to use it in making fence posts. / am
very we'll satisfied with my experiments
and intend to keep up the manufac-
tl1rab
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1906-09-07
THE PRETTY WIDOW
DEFENDS THE FLlRT

bachelor. YOU get the fever and you
cant stop. You keep ON saying to your.
self, Just one more game, just one
more fling OF the dice! And then m
Duff and take my winnings and de.
part But you never do quit untD
our winnings are all gone and the
lights are ont and the game is up"
"Icoh!" said the widow, the game
is never up-unlcss YOU marry. Ano
even then--'
"trhere are widows" suggested tho
bachelor insinuatinsiy. why is it," he
added, that they are such perfect ar.
lists at it,"
We'll" the widow studied the pat.
tern of the piazza floor with deep con.
Germ. perhaps it's because in amy art
or amy game practice makes perfect.
Flirting is the art of making a man fee
pleased with himself; and a widow has
usually learned how to avoid masculine
corns and to rub masculine self-eom.
placency the right way
Then flirting is tlattery?"
"And tact"
"And deceit?"
"And sympathy-all rolled into one
and poured like oil over n mans van.
ity."
And to think" remarked the bach.
elor dramatically. as he laid down his
pipe with one hand and motioned TO %
waiter with the other. that j once inn.
agined that pink and blue thing was Il
real-flirt!."
DO you absolutely need a-refresh-
ment 2" inquired the widow as the wait.
er set the glass down.
"Wouldn't YOU" he said. "if you had
had half your ideas on women turned
topsy turvy?' Resides" he added, lift
ing the glass, Il want to drink to the
subtlest, most experienced, most tact
full
Are you pointing that glass at me
Mi. Traverse" interrupted the widow
suddenly sitting up straight, so that
her toes barely touched the floor.
"Of ~tlirts!" finished the bachelor,
draining his glass.
because if you are, you are the first
man who ever dared to intimate"
Naturally" Interrupted the bachelor
The others didn't know. Being the
real thing, you don't so about with q
label tackled on you or a danger sigma
in your hand"
but l never in all my life even
tried
You didn't have to. You were borr.
that way. Geniuses are born. moi
made"
Anyhow" declared the widow re-
proachfully. YOU have no right to
complain"
The bachelor set down his glass ana
Then" he said solemnly, you are
NOT flirting? You are serious. after
all?"
'Sut if o are not serious-you
must be flirting!"
Not at ALL" rereated the widow, II
am" she hesitated while she traced
a small circle with the toe of her Slip
per on the piazza floor.
Well" said the bachelor. leaning a
little nearer in the twilight.
The widow carefully traced a cross
in the middle of the circle.
Are o going to tell me-" asked
the bachelor, softly, as he placed his
hands over n OF hers on the ham,
mock.
"Oh. If you must Know" began
the widow.
"Yes?"
I'm completing your education"
And the sparks flew out of the bach
elor's pipe as he Knocked it resentfully
on the piazza railing.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1906-09-07

Not sufficient attention is paid to
planting trees for the woodlot. 1t takes
a good many years for trees to be-
come valuable, and they require as
much annual care as any crop. Don't
SOW down and pasture the newly
planted woodlot, and. when you COM
mencc to cut and thin out, leave the
largest and best formed trees.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1906-09-07
comstock S%olilouuizes.

oS~bIIOQuIZeS.
What. Aphrodite!
Not oven a nightie!
Between you and Hades, nv dearo
o Venus de Mcd:ci!
l can't stand for negl.gee.
To negligee ladies. my dear,
And your sister of Milo
from her head to her heel. O.
Sets a perfectly horrid example:
though she's minus her arms. o
The rest of her charms, o,
Arc. extremely a~rparent-and amplas
And mercy upon us!
There's Billy Adonis
with such a deco.lette gown
wed welcome a freckle,
\ wart or u speck.e,
TATTOO marks, or even a frownt
IHcle Pete Phidias,
What perfectly hideous
Morals You must lave possessed
y" sculp Ee'er a pimple,
An cyeiash or dinplc.
Let alone an occasional ycsti
Ills terribly PLAIN, sir,
Ioull wallow in pain, sir.
10 the ultimate end of creation.
For You gave A%phrodite
Not even a nightie
BctWi3t the poor thing and dan,aH,n
New Ncrl. World.
a good dafrylnan gives this advice.
Increase the quality of your cows :ath.
ar than increasing the numbe, OF cnws
Inns WEI bring you moro c!eaa NOR ~
aa2 u heap mora satisfaction
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1906-09-07
Servant Turned the T,bIc.

Scotsman: A story is told OF a high
Angio-lndian officer VINO was in the
habit OF soundly thrashing his servant
When they displeased him. One day he
ordered a servant to go to a summer
house in the compound and wait for
HIM there. Presently turning up with
a heavy horsewhip. he thus addressed
the offender:
Now. o s%coundrel. I've got you in
n place where no n can hear, IN
thrash you within an inch Oh. Your
life"
The servant. though a man of power
ful physique, squirined. native like.
Sab. o sure no II can hear?"
Yes, you scoundrel, I've brought VOL,
here for that purpose"
Then, sab, l think I'll thrash YOU"
And he did it SO thoroughly thai his
master was not visible for a week.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1906-09-07

In China a man cannot by will dis
pose of his land in favor of any one
person. whether relative or range
it must be distributed among an his
male children without exception.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1906-09-07

AT Wellington. a little town in he
west of England of only 1000 inhahi-
tants, no fewer than SPAS tra.nps had
to be accommodated last year.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1906-09-07

One is that after the second glass was
Alled the bottle was violently agitated.
and so the third glass received the
b~eeswing. That does not .ppear prob
able. No. no. l am sure that l am
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1906-09-07

And to think" remarked the bach
elor dramatically. us he laid down his
pipe with n hand and motioned to -
waiter with the other. that j once i'm.
agined that pink and blue thing was Il
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1906-09-07

and sympathy-all rolled into one
and poured like oil over a mans van.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1906-09-07

do you absolutely need a-refresh.
ment?" inquired the widow as the wait.
OF, GET the glass down
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-06-06
CITY SCHOOL NOTES.

In Mondays Item it was stated
that Miss Mays would teach the girls
of the eighth grade next year and Miss
Bowman the boys. This has been
since changed. Miss Bowman will
teach the girls and Miss Mays the
boys.
Fourteen years ago, when what is
now the old school building, was
erected many thought that it would
never be filed. Since that time, how
ever, the assembly hall of the old build
ing has been cut into recitation rooms
and a new building has been erected.
This summer the assembly hal! Of
the High School building Will be con-
verted into recitation rooms and the
utmost capacity of both buildings will
be utilized. Such has been the growth
Of our schools and city
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-06-06
EAGLES ORGANIZE.
Sumter Aerie F. O. E. Organized by C.
C. Boston, d. G. p.

] The Sumter Aerie Of the Fraternal
Order Of Eagles started upon its ca
reer Wednesday night most conspicu-
ously. Sixty-nine charter members
were elected and installed, making the
Aerie in Sumter larger on the day Of
it's institution than any other aerie in
the State or the first day of its organ
ization.
The .aerie was instituted under tn di-
rection of Deputy Grand President C.
C. Boston, who was assisted by team
from the Columbia aerie, and a few
visiting Eagles.
The work was not completed until
early this morning, and then the visit
ors and the newly made Eagles enjoy
ed delightful refreshments prepared
for the occasion.
The officers are:
Past Worthy President-Jno G..
Wagnon.
Worthy President-P. G.. Bawman.
Worthy Vice President-C. H. Dorm.
Chaplain. L. Hunter.
Secretary-Manning Brown.
Treasurer-Wn. Moran.
ConductoriW. S. Cherry.
Inside Guard. W. Bradford.
Outside Guard-P. J. Gallagher.
Trustees-W. B. Boyle, 4. D. Fields
and N. A. Strauss.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-06-06
ELKS IN FLORENCE.
Florence Lodge No 1920 Instituted by
Sumter EIks.

Nearly every officer and a large
number of the members of Sumter
Lodge No. S55, were in Florence
Wednesday to institute a Lodge Of
Elks in that city. Grand Esteemed
Leading Knight Tomlinson and Exalt-
ed Ruler Brooks, of Augusta, and Elks
OF other cities were present to assist in
the work
Upon arrival in the progressive city
in which the visiting Elks were held
willing captives, a beautiful badge
bearing the inscription welcome To-
day, Tomorrow, Forever" was pinned
upon each guest, and a more hearty
and enthusiastic welcome was never
received by any set Of men,, at any
place on any occasion. Florence for
the day belonged to the Elks.
The initiation and installation cere-
monies We're performed between noon
and o'clock in the afternoon. All Of
the number of candidates We're sue
cessfully put through the degree work,
and at its completion officers were
elected and subsequently installed by
Grand Esteemed Leading knight Tom
linson 1t. is noteworthy fact that
the personnel of Florence Lodge No.
1920 is as fine rs any in the country.
At 1G o'clock Wednesday evening, a
ncst delightful banquet was served at
the Central Hotel, complimentary to
the visiting bra.Eers. The menu was
Il very elegant ore, AMI was served in
splendid style. II was indeed gay
and festive beard to which the Elks
sat, and one that Will .ong DE renaenl-
bered BIZ all who attended.
Many appfonr:ste toasts were pro-
posed and beautifully responded to,
and by special request several urus-
ually fine vocal se'ec!isnS were rem
dered by brothers in attendance.
The Sumter Elks returned to their
homes next morning bringing with
them many delightful memories Of
Florence and the Florence Elks.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-06-06
IN MAGISTRATES COURT.

Magistrate Hardy Thursday held a
preliminary hearing in the case Of the
State VS.. Geo. H. and Ebert L. Bales,
charged with procuring a signature to
written instssment under false pre-
Mr.. Elbert L. Bales came to Sumter
some days ago and concluded arrange
ments with Mr.. E. Wells to purchase
from him his entire stock of goods,
wares and merchandise contained in
his store house at no. II South Main
street The bargain was concluded by
the payment to Marion Noise, Esq, Of
a check for $1,000 for which Maj.
Noise gave Mr.. Wells receipt guar
anteeing the payment of the check.
The check was protested for non-pay-
ment, the Bales brothers semed dis
satisfied with their bargain, and start
for their homes.
This criminal process was then
brought.
Mr.. Geo. H. Bales was made CO.
defendant as accessory before the fact.
Upon this hearing Of the prelimina-
ry, at which the defendants could not
offer any testimony, Magistrate Hardy
released Mr.. Geo. H. Bales and bound
over Mr.. ,Elbert L. Bales for trial at
the next term of the Court Of General
Sessions. The amount Of the bond was
fixed at $500
The attorneys engaged were, H. D.
Noise, Esq, for the State, and L. D.
Jennings, Esq, for the defendants.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-06-06
THE DocToR AND THE AUTO.

The automobile as a pleasure vehicle
is better known in Columbia than for
any other use. except to the physi-
cians,,t1ho are now so dependent on
the motor car. This was illustrated
in very apt way yesterday.
A brother Of Mr.. ". S. Stewart was
critically i'll at Winnsboro. Mr.. E. A.
jenkins took a physician from this
city and Mr.. Stewart to Winnsboro, a
distance Of 80 miles in an hour and 3S
minutes, in his big REQ touring car.
The doctor remained in consultation
in Winnsboro for over 40 minutes and,
although the party took plenty of time
for the return trip. they arrived in
Columbia at 755 last evening. Thus
the whole trip-ti2e party left here at
o'clock-was made in less than four
hours, and almost three-quarters of
an hour were spent in Winnsboro. The
road, with the exception of four miles;
was very good, and travelling was not
bad.-The State, June 1.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-06-06
FOURTEEN LYNCHERs CAUGHT.
Prompt Work Of the State Officers at
Wadesboro, n. C.

Charlotte, \. c., May 31.-Thirteen
alleged members Of the mob which
early Monday morning lyncRed John
V. Johnson at Wadesboro, \. O., are i'll
jail at that place tonight without priv
ilege of bail, the charge being murder.
They are John Niven, Lester Johnson,
Zeke Lewis, Almer a. Dunn, John
Jones, J. P. Niven, Clyde Bowman, Joe
Meacham, Otis Martin, 3. F. Tim
mons, Fred Dunn, May Gulledge and
Lewis Adams.
There are warrants out for five 9TH
ers who have not yet been taken. The
arrests were made at the village Of
Morven today by a number of depus
ties and were accomplished without in
cident, the men claiming that they
would have come in and given them
selves up had the sheriff only inform
ed them that he had warrants for
them.
Gov. Glenn, who passed through
Charlotte this morning after a brief
visit to Wadesboro, declared that the
crime Of the lynchers was worse than
that charged against the man whom
they had put to death, and expressed
determination to see that all known
members Of the mob are placed on
trial.
At late hour tonight, the four
teenth man was arrested and placed in
the Jail, which is surrounded by
guards.
The trial of the alleged members Of
the mob will begin tomorrow after
noon, and if not concluded by 5 p. m.
Saturday will be continued for two
weeks.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-06-06
SUMTER PLAYERS.
The Boys Who Will Wear Sumter,s
Uniform

The below named ball players are
among thoseSwho will be given a try
out for the Game Cock team:
C. r. Barksdale (CIemson), field
manager and captain; Dendy (Clem-
SOM, pitcher; Phil Sitton (Clemson),
pitcher; Cad Coles (Clemson), in
fielder; c. G. Ellison (Clemson), in
fielder; Simpson (Newberry), pitcher;
Turner l(Wake Forest), infelder and
pitcher; Smith (Wake Forset), Sd
base; Eskridge ca. & NJ Of n. c.,
outfielder; Thompson ca. & NJ. Of n.
c. catcher and inhelder; P. L. Mar
tin (Woford), short stop; Kennedy
(ex-Columbia), outfelder; Dwyer,
Gillespie and Phelps.
The best men Will be given the po-
sitions on the team, and here's luck to
them all.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-06-06
CAROLINA DAY.
& Big Celebration to Be Held at the
Gen. Sumter Memorial Academy.

Col j. J. Dargan spent Tuesday in
the city for the purpose Of enlisting
the interest and securing the support
md cooperation of the people Of
Sumter in the proposed celebration Of
Gardina Day at the Gen. Sumter Me-
.horiai academy on June 2Sth. He
plans to have quite an elaborate and
comprehensive affair, in which the
Sumter Guards Of Charleston, the
Sumter Light Infantry, of this city,
and perhaps other military organiza-
lions will participate. Gov. Hayward,
state Superintendent Of Education
Martin and Congressman Lever have
already accepted invitations to be
present and other prominent South
Carolinans will be invited.
Col. Dargan desires to have the peo-
ples Of. Sumter to take an active '7ter-
est in the celebration and to assist
Aim il making it a Sumter county
lie expects a large attendance from
Charleston, Columbia and other places,
and hopes to have the city Of Sumter
represented by a majority Of her lead
ing citizens. The celebration, if car
ried out on the lines proposed by Col.
Dargan, will attract attention through
out the state and Will have a beneficial
influence upon the educational inter
ests of South. Caroline.
Col. Dargan has received the great
est. encouragement to prosecute his
plans to a, successful conclusion and
has the promise Of the enthusiastic
cooperation Of the commanding Of
dcials Of the Sumter Guards, of Char
ieston. This company will come up
from Charleston to Claremont on a
special train on the morning Of the
celebration, and Col. Dargan desires
have the Sumter Light Infantry meet
hem at Claremont and escort them
o the academy. He also wishes to
nave a number Of Sumter automo-
oiiists on hand to assist in receiving
and Transporting the distinguished Wis
TORS.
There Will be addresses by distin-
guished South Carolinians treating Of
the event-the battle Of Fort Moul-
trie-that the day IS set apart to COM
rnemorate, and following the formal
exercises there will be a bountiful pic
nj dinner.
Secretary Reardon. of the Chamber
of Commerce. has taken up the mat
ter with Col. Dargan, and will bring
it before the meeting to be held this
evening. He has invited Col. Dargan
80 address the meeting on the sub
ject and explain his plans.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-06-06
ARTHUR P. GoRMAN DEAD.
The Popular Senator From Maryland
Passed Away This Morning.

washington, June At 9 O'clock
Senator Arthur P. German was
stricken with an attacl. of heart dis
ease similar to the series Of attacks
suffered week. ago. Physicians were
summoned but the senator expired be-
fore relief could be administered. He
was conscious when stricken with
til last attack and had nourishment
an hour before. A week ago Saturday
he suffered an attack, but recovered
under prompt medical attention. After
that time his condition improved. Yes
terday plans were made to remove
him to his country home at Laurel,
Maryland. There were present at his
bedside when the senator expired, his
wife, daughter and the nurse Mes
sages were Immediately q spatcned for
his other children
Senator German has not been out OF
his house since January 16th. His
aIment was diagnosed as a stomach
trouble with heart complication.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-06-06
TEACHERS ELECTED.
Meeting of the City Board of Educa-
ton Today.

At the meeting of the City Board OF
Education held on Monday the fol-
lowing elections were held:
superintendent-s. H. Edmunds.
First division. boys, Miss E. W.
Mclean; girls. Miss L. NJ. Brock.
Second division, boys, Miss A. NJ.
Graham; girls. Miss NJ A Michaux.
5 Second grade, boys, Miss "A. D.
Richardson; girls, Miss NJ. D. Hill.
Third grade, boys, Miss Grace Ran
die.
Third grade. girls, Miss Leona Jen-
nings.
Fourth grade. boys, Miss Ruth Rich
ardson; girls. Miss Marion satter-
white.
Fifth grade. boys, Miss NJ .rguerite
Cromer; girls. Miss Mile Simmons.
Sixth grade. boys, Miss Lena Kirk
ley; girls, Miss katherine Moses.
Seventh gre 7e, boys, Miss Alexina
Evans; girls, election not held.)
Eight grade. boys, Miss. Daisy Bow
man: girls, Miss Isabel Mays.
Ninth grade, Miss NJ. S. .Brunson.
Tenth grade, D. L. Rambo.
Mr.. L. c. Noise and Miss Edith
Duvau did not apply for reelection.
Substitute teachers: Miss Annie
Warren and Miss Anna spann.
Lincoln school: Misses NJ. A. Saw
age, Naomi Maxwell, N. E. Glover
snd Edna Lowery; j. c. Prioleau and
E. G. Jones.
The schools will reopen on Monday,
the 18th of September.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-06-06
Killed by Debt.

Washington. D. c., June 1.-The
following letter from Representative
Adams, who committed suicide this
morning. was received and read by
Speaker Cannon in the house this
morning:
Dear Mr.. Speaker: The fact that
personal obligations exceed my re-
sources is my only excuse for aban-
doning the responsible position I now
occupy in the house. I am willing to
be buried at its expense, but ask that
no committee be appointed. or memo
rial service held, as I have never been
in sympathy with the latter custom.
With assurance of my high regard.
Sincerely yours Robt. Adams.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-06-06
ALUMNI MEETING.
The Alumni of the Sumter City Schools
Met Friday.

The Alumni of the Sumter City Schools
Met Friday.
The members of the Alumni Asso-
ciation of the Sumter City Schools met
today in the High School. building.
Nearly all of the members Of the class
of 1906 were admitted, and members
Of other classes signed the member
ship roll.
officers Cor the ensuing year were
elected as follows:
President-Mr. C. E. Hurst.
1st Vice President-Miss Mary Bur-
CESS.
I'd Vice President-Mrs. Hattie
Strauss.
Sd Vice President-Miss Isadore
Teicher.
Secretary and Treasurer-Ir. H. A.
Moses.
Executive Committeeman-Mr. Geo.
D. Levy.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-06-06
BURTON WANTS SALARY.
Reasons for His Offer to Resign From
the Senate.

the Senate.
Washington, May Ex-senator Jo-
seph Ralph Burton made a move to
forestall action by the senate comuit-
tee or privileges and elections on FRI
day looking to his expulsion from the
senate.
In letter to the committee Senator
Burton offered to place a letter Of
resignation in the hands Of his col
league, Senator Long, 20 be accepted
in the event the supreme court denies
his application for a rehearing. The
offer was looked upon as a plan to
permit the senator to draw. salary
during the interim, and this the COM
mittee has determined shall not be al
lowed.
Mr.. Burton was promptly notified
by members of the committee that un-
less his resignation was received very
soon the senate would take action
looking to his expulsion at this ses-
sion. The feeling that Burton should
resign at once is not confined to the
committee. Senator's generally feel
that he ought not to be permitted to
pay his fine from funds drawn from
the public treasury during the sum-
mer vacation pending the reconvening
Of the supreme court.
Definite and summary action in the
Burton case IS expected from the COM
mittee at the meeting Friday.