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The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-15
sURE CURR FoR nLUEs.

A New York exchange contains an excellent remedy for Blues" as dis rbache1or girl" and which she gener- ously reveals for the benefit of her sis ters likewise afflicted.
 She says:
 "I have times like any other un- married girl of being discontented with single blessedness and of wishing that had a home and a double life. Now. when feel one Of these moods com ing on I go straight to spend the af- ternoon with some young married friend, and I return home happy and contented with my lot.
 Maybe I'm wicked, but when I hear the baby whining and see it taking up it's mothers time when she wants to read and sew, think of my little den, where I can read all night with no one to disturb me. When find I can't interest her in any jolly talk about the theatres or what is going on in the world, but must confine my conversa7l ton to the price of coal, the cost of living, the baby's new tooth, and hub by's ills, fairly thrill with joy to think I can soon go to my bachelor quarters and have the companionship of other girls in the apartment. know I don't have all the comforts my mar ried friends do, but when they cook
 
 utersils around and stir up trouble for themselves generally, while my cook ing is confined to chafing dish and It's few accessories. If I must confine my self to creamed oysters and such me- nus, I have six dishes in wash while my married friends have about fifty.
 T took supper with my dearest mar ried friend last evening and proposed that we go to the theatre afterwards. But she couldn't, because Alfred-thats 5her husband--never liked to have her go out when he was going to be home. My next proposition was that I read to her while she sewed, but she said my reading would disturb the baby. I suggested game of pitch, but she couldn't find the chips because the baby had hid them. So decided to so home. That seemed to please her. for she yawned and said she had to go to bed early because the baby walked her at 5 o'clock every morning.
 T fairly tore home and I wanted to hug everything In my room. Of course, there was no person to greet me, but there was my Maltese cat curled up Tn comfort on my couch, and in the next room were two of the dearest girls in the world with whom could chat if I felt lonely. I made a deli cious rabbit and called in my neigh bors, and at 12 o'clock I went to bed, glad that there was no baby to wake ma at o'cIOck"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-15
A BAcHnLoRs, TRUsT.

The Bachelors Amusement Society of Yorktown, Pa, an association of young men formed for the purpose of discouraging matrimony, says a New York Exchange, was organized recent ly, and the bachelors were visited by a curing cooperation in the organiza- tion of an old Maids Auxiliary. The request of the spinsters was refused.
 The Bachelors Amusement Society denies the right to all members to flirt, ogIe, talk, walk or hold hands with persons of the opposite sex.
 Before a candidate shall be admit ted to membership he is required to subscribe to the following oath:
 T swear or affirm. that I will never marry while a member of the Club, and that I will sign q petition to be sent to Congress urging the adoption of a law limiting marriage to the healthy and wealthy"
 President Adams In his recent ad- dress said: "Cholly can pay the car fares, sissy can sing his love songs; but not so with me, gentleman, for they have no brains. Have you ever heard a sissy? They talk of love, of how it thrills their very souls, of how, In the stiffness of the midnight hour visions of a lovely face rise up in their minds's eye. But love, dear comrades, is but pastime for fools, and they are bug, gentlemen.
 "What is woman, that we should adore her? Why should we support her? If woman must live let her earn that living herself. We must protect ourselves and assist others-we who are living in, an age of softies, pink teas and sociables They may call you a cheap sport, or say you are too ugly, anyhow; but mind them not, for they are but compliments from a jealous mind.
 Tn conclusion, I would say, stick to this Society, observe and keep It's bylaws, save your money, and when you are old and gray, instead of being possed around by sasy children, you
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-15
Mrs. George A. Williams,
 Corresponding Secretary.
MEETING oE MApT sr11nv rrn

OF "ART STURY- CLUB.'
 The Art Study Club held an interest. ing meeting yesterday afternoon when Miss Ethel Marks was the hostess. The following was the program:
 Florentine Painters-Geotto and La. deo Gadde, Mrs. Seth Gordon.
 Legends in Art-Joan of Arc and St Genevieve, Mrs. William Lamar Law.
 Talk-Tissot, Miss Rutson Hatchett
 Dutch Genre Painters-Jan Steen Miss Mathews.
 Venetian School--Paul Veronese Miss Pierce.
 Italian Sculpture Luca Della Robbia Miss Brooke Hatchett.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-15

Miss Mary Seibles Ball and Miss An pte Lou Chiffon. of Montgomery, are visiting Miss Florence Dawson.-Capt and Mrs. s. J. McCaughran have return ed from Montgomery, where they vis- ited Mir. and Mrs. George L. Harris Mrs. Pope Seals is visiting her parents Mir. and Mrs. W. T. Chandler. in Mont Gomery.-Miss Annie Howard Blue, of Montgomery, Is visiting Miss Roberta Adams, at 2921 Juniper Avenue.-Rfr- mingham News.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-15
WILL QUIT OFFICE
JUDGE LANDRUM SENDS RES1GNA-
 TION TO GOVERNOR.
Pensacola Jurist VIII Retire from the Bench to Practice Law--Sev- eral Applicants for the
 Position.

Pensacola, March 14.-(SpeciaI. )-- Much surprise was occasioned here to- day when 1t leaked out that Judge James R. Landrum, who has held the position of Judge of the Second Dis trict for the past seven years, had sent his resignation to Governor Broward to become effective as soon as the Cow ernor names his successor and the lat ter qualities.
 Judge Landrum afterwards admitted that he had sent in his resignation and gave as his reason that he intended devoting himself to the practice 6f law. While it was. known that he would not again be candidate for the office, which is a. lucrative one, 1t was thought that Judge Landrum would at least serve out his term, but last week he came to the decision that he could better subserve his own interests by resigning at once and opening law off, fees.
 As soon as the fact became known that he had resigned petitions were placed in circulation for lawyers who are now applicants for appointment. There are now four, with the prospect of many more if the Governor does not name some one at an early date. Those 50 far mentioned in connection with the office are Judge Boykin Jones, who held the office for a number of years; Judge J. Albert Johnsont who also served a term;. George J. Slocumb, at present a deputy constable, and -Chee- yer L.. Shine. ex-City Clerk, and who was candidate in the recent muni- cipal election on the independent ticket.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-15
LIablIities ss, 400, Assets None.

Huntsville. March )-- John B. French. well-known mer- chant-planter of Limestone county. has filed a voluntary petition in bank ruptcy in the United States Court here. His liabilities aggregate S3.40o and hia assets nothing,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-15
Ernenaea of the County,

The expenses of running Escambia County during the month of February amounted to a total of $4,777.so. ac- cording to the report of the Finance Committee of the Board of County Commissioners. The general expenses were st.91o15; the repair and building of roads and bridges amounted to $i,- 7SS.e5, while $1,16S.90 was paid out of the fine and forfeiture fund.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-15

The children of the Physical Culture class of the Young Womens Christian Association. are deeply interested in a new game called "Newcomb," of which Miss Florence Harris and Miss Eliza beth Pelzer are the team captains.
 Miss Millspaugh. as director of the class. Is doing splendid 'Iork.
 Thursday afternoons from 5 to 6 o'clock. the ladies class in Physical Culture is' instructed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-15

The Mothers Union will meet this afternoon with Mrs. J. A. Thompson, at her home, 720 South Court street, and will be addressed by MT. II. o. Murfee of the Marion Military Institute.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-15

Miss Bertha Fitzpatrick. who has been spending the winter with Miss Mabel Cleveland. left yesterday for her home in Montgomery.--Mis Stern, of Lousivelle, and Miss Daisy Forcheim- CT, chaperoned by Mrs. Greil. of Mont gomery. have gone to Cuba.-Mobils Item.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-15

Mrs. A. F. Grant and Miss Grace Grant were recent visitors to relatives in Montgomery.-Miss Lucille Steiner spent several days in Montgomery last week.-Greenville Advocate.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-15

MT. and Mrs. Thomas M. Owen. who recently suffered the loss by fire of their beautiful home at Cloverdale, have taken the residence at All High street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-15
p,.oenx.or NTcC,onrrlI

Has made arrangements to open a class in Dancing at Pickett Springs, Monday, April 9th, '06. If you antici- pate learning to dance don't miss this opportunity. adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-15
TUSCALOOSA GRAND JURY.

Court House is Condemned and a New
 One Recommended.
 Tuscaloosa, March 14.-(Special) )- The grand jury which has been in ses- sion here for several days completed a large amount of work yesterday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-15
Bridge to Span the Perdido.

A joint meeting of the Boards of County Commissioners of Escambia Count 7, Fla, and Baldwin County, Ala, was held last night and this morning, when contract with the Southern Bridge Company of Birmingham was drawn up and signed for steel bridge to span Perdido River, which divides the two counties. Under the agree ment between the two counties each is to pay one-half the cost. This ar- engagement has been in force for years for bridges across the river, and also for repairs to the wooden bridge, which will be replaced by the steel one The bridge is. to cost $3,677 and is to be completed and ready for use before December 1. The visiting commission CTS were guests of the local commis- sion 9rs and county officials today, when they were taken for a trip across the bay and about the harbor. They re- turned to their homes tonight.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-15
Lnmnr Yinita Pensncola.

Congressman William R. Lamar, of this district, who accompanied the Rivers and Harbors Committed of the remained here instead of going on with the committee. He made the trip from Washington with the committee in order to be with them when they arr rived in his district, and as soon as thcy completed their inspectioh of Pen sacola harbor, he left the party. The Congressman spent all of yesterday afternoon and today shaking hands with his friends and familiarizing him self with the needs of the port and the navy yard, and will endeavor to
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-15

get through some bills for the benefit of both. He left tonight, going direct to Washington.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-15

MT. and Mrs. James M. Bloodworth have taken the residence 543 south street, which was formerly occupied by Mir. and Mrs. Crawford Ruff.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-15

MT. and Mrs. Robert Howard. of At lanta, have moved to Birmingham to reside, and are at home with Mrs. R. L. Crook on Tenth Avenue, South. Mrs. Howard will be remembered at Miss
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-15
Death of Rhoaea scholar.

HGFEWKNEFs : London, March 13.--A. K. Read. of Louisiana, Il Rhodes scholar, of Christ Church. Oxford died yesterday Of meningitis.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-15

Miss Callie Davis has returned from a visit to friends at Union Springs.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-15

Mrs J. Walter Black has returned from a visit to New York.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-15
The nInientic Renorted.

siasconsett, Mass. March h. steamer Majestic from Liverpool for New York was reported 115 miles east of the Nantucket Lightship at ?. m. and will probably dock about 10 a. m. tomorrow.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-15

Carrie Beale, of Montgomery, a cousin of Mrs. John Mcqueen, and a former frequent visitor to this city.-Birming- ham News.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-15

can be hunted and many of the local huntsme I are taking advantage of the last opportunity to indulge in the sport.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-15
NOTICE. PETER FoRNEY

CHATTER ID. 4. R. An adjourned meeting will be held at the library Friday morning at II o'clock. Every member is urged to be present. as business of importance will be brought before the meeting.
 Mrs. F. F. Glass. Regent,
 Mrs c. H. McCombs. Secretary.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-15
MRS. JEFFERSON DAVIS
 STILL CHARMING

New York Press.
 "Dr. Osler. disbelieved in longevity would have been wofully displeased had he been present at the recent we'd ding of Miss Mary s. Bateson to MT. Eyre Gibson Gaillard. The young bride Is a grandniece of Jefferson Da-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-15

For sale by all druggists. Special cry, Ala.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-05-30
REMBERTS.

Rembert, May 2S.-Our community
was visited last Saturday and Sunday
with fine rains. and while our crops
are a, little behind last year in size
they are in fine fix and everything
looks encouraging. Oats are ready to
cut and some Of our neighbors are
hard at work reaping them, and I am
glad to report good crop will be
made.
The Cotton Growers association of
Rafting Creek township will meet at
st. Matthews school house next Sat
urday, June I'd, in the afternoon, at 4.
O'Clock, and it is requested that full
attendance be present as important
business will be transacted and Mr..
William J. Young is to address the
meeting on very interesting subject,
and ali should hear him.
Mrs. S. L. Keels has returned home
after a long visit to relatives at Lynch
burg.
Miss Annie Keels has also returned
home for the summer, and her many
friends were glad to see her looking
so we'll.
Mrs. John Team, of Sumter, is Wis
ting her sister, Mrs. NJ. E. Mcleod.
Our. friend and neighbor, j. NJ. Jen-
kins, has been very sick, and is still
very feeble. His recovery is very slow,
but we hope to see him out soon.
Mr.. John Wesley Young has return
ed after visiting friends and relatives
in Richland county.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-05-30
LYNCHBURG.

Lynchburg, May pa few days
fish fry on the banks of Lynch's
river for which he felt grateful. The
getters-up Of this fry were Col. J. A.
Rhame and Mr.. J. Frank Mcintosh,
the old man. Well, we went, ate ana
drank. Several ladies from the town
and one from Sumter were on hand.
DR.. J. w. Tarrant and friend, John
ME Mcintosh, came in at the eleventh
hour, but in time to do full justice
to themselves. Eatables Of every de-
scription were in evidence, but all the
men folk complained Of lack Of ap-
petites, but when the ground was
spread, the indifferent crowd seated
around and the command given, help
yourselves" in 80 or 40 minutes time
it was clear that there was oceans OF
truth in the phrase, coming appe-
tites," for old Col. Rhame, DR.. Tar
IdHI anu lNS OiQ 1lldII ANO4l1lOSAA oAAN
his little boy, Johnnie, had devoured
all the fish, beefsteak, ham and eggs
and were running tn prospects for the
third cover, consisting Of cakes, pies,
fruits, nuts, etc. DR.. Tarra1t, al
though having a crippled hand with
the assistance of four or five helpers,
in two hours time, losing not a min
ute, did fairly we'll. Col. Rhame, be-
ing very partial to eels, after hiding
out all the fish in reach or in sight,
turned on two-foot eel, and so it
was goodbye eel. The splendid din
ner. not including the fish, was pre-
pared by Mrs. J. A. Rhame and Mrs:
J. F. Mcintosh. In addition to these
two ladies were Misses Mamie Nc
Neil. Martha Lizzie Mcintosh, Annie
Mcintosh, Annie Keels (for whom
giyen) and Sallie Winn Of Sumter,
also, Mrs. Tarrant and Mrs. Keels, Of
Rembert. The picnic was greatly en-
joyed by all present, and we extend
many thanks to the ladies who made
,, the occasion so pleasant.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-05-30
Too Precipitate.

'Look here, Senator Tillman"
shouted an excited southerner as he
burst into the senator's room at the
Colonial Hotel a few nights ago, Il
hear that under this new rate bill they
have abolished Jim Crows and that
niggers can ride with US white folks:
in the south
Senator Tillman smiled and said
nothing.
"And I hear" the wrought-up visit
or continued, "that they are going to.
put that old stuff Ex-senator Chand-
ler at the head of the commission to.
enforce the law. Is that 500"
81 don't know" said Senator Till
man. "but this gentleman on my right
is Senator Chandler. You might ask
him. New York World.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-05-30
has

A bank with $4,000 capital, has
been organized at Ninety-Sx.
Columbia is to have a new city hall
clock that Will keep time.
Columbia will be made district
headquarters Of the Bel Telephone CO.
A postofice has been established at
Harvin, Clarendon county, with Mr.
Ben H. Harvin as postmaster.
Epps Snowden and Arthur McFad-
din, both negroes, were hanged at
Kingstree Friday for murder.
Young Roger Hayward, son Of
Mr.. A. R. Hayward, Of Columbia, who
was bitten by dog supposed to be
mad, has been taken 70 Pasteur IN
stitute in Baltimore for trea tment.
Wade Hampton Berry, brother Of
the notorious ex-county superinrend-
ent of education, G. Raymond Berry,
was arrested Tuesday near Mallory,
in the upper section Of Marion county,
and brought to Marion and placed IN
jail. He was arrested on a bench
warrant issued in Charleston, where
he is wanted to answer the charges Of
forgery and bigamy. An officer from
Charleston came to Marion to take
him back to Charleston.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-05-30
PRIVATEER.

Privateer, May 29.-Mr. and Mrs.
John Geddings. Of Wedgefeld, spent
Sunday at Mrs. Francis Jackson's.
Miss May Harvin, Of Manning, is
spending sometime at Mr.. S. a. Har-
WINS.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Rigby, of Man-
ming, spent Saturday at Mr.. S. A. Har-
WINS.
Mr. Walter Rameld, of Sumter
spent Sunday at Mrs. S. j. Bradford's
Mr.. E. W. Rivers spent few days
the past week with his daughter, Mrs
P. E. Minis, Of Elloree.
We have a lot of cloudy weather
and not much rain. Corn is small for
the time of year, and-is needing rain
very badly.
If Madam Rumor is correct, Priva-
teer will have full crop of candi-
dates for magistrate.
Rumor has about half dozen out
and more to be heard from. The
more the merrier, SO we hope all OF
them will file their pledges and give
their friends a chance to vote for
them.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-05-30
Lynchburg, May .2s.-The Magnolia

Lynchburg, May 429.-The Magnolia
Book Club was most pleasantly enter
tanned at Mrs. J. w Wilson's last even
ing. and all those who were so fortu-
nate as to be in attendance had de-
lightful time the recollection Of
which will long afford pleasure. The
music on the piano by Miss Maud
Wilson was greatly enjoyed by all.
She is always at home" with any in,
strument. These Book Club meetings
are very entertaining and are gaining
in popularity in the community.
In consequence OF the absence of
this correspondent last week, the mar
riage of Miss Ada Bell Mcleod, sister
of Mrs. w. T. Mcleod, to Mr.. Geo. W.
Tedder, at the residence Of Mr.. Nc
Leod, by Rev. S. o. Cantey, on the
evening of the 23d instant, was not
reported Both Of the contracting
parties are from Florida. Miss Nc
Leod, now Mrs. Tedder, was very pop
ular in this place, and Mr.. Tedder is
certainly to be congratulated, for he
has, won prize. May trouble ever be
stranger to them, but may their
pathway through life be strewn with
fragrant flowers.
We had fine rain Sunday after
noon, which was the second in two
months in this section.
Several more mad" dogs have been
killed around this town in the past
three days.
Little Tommie Wilson was bitten,
but very slightly, on last Sunday morn
ing, by a dog supposed to be a mad"
dog, and his uncle, with whom he
lives. has written to G. H. Koon, of Co.
lumbia, for treatment. Others have
narrowly escaped.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-05-30

Maj W. Loring Lee, representing
Sumter county and Mr.. T. .. Perrin,
representing Lee county, began Mon
day the survey of the Sumter-Lee
county line from Scape Ger Swamp
to the Kershaw county line, for the
purpose of locating the line as re-
ouired by an act of the last session Of
the Legislature. This line has never
located and has been in dispute since
Lee county has been established and
quite a number of people living in the
vicinity of the line do not know
whether they are citizens of Sumter or
Lee. The &C, provides ihtl. iii cas-" Of
disagreement between the two sur
veyors representing the two counties
a third should be called in as an arbi-
traitor Messrs. Lee and Perrin dis
agreed at the outset OF the work and
they will now have to call in a third
surveyor before proceeding with the
survey.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-05-30
EDWARDS.

Edwards, May 26.-We are having
some very seasonable weather today.
Cotton and corn are not doing so we'll,
as itlaas been so dry and windy.
Mrs. F. G.Peebles is quite sick.
Mrs. L. A White is spending the day
with Mrs. r. P. Weldon.
Mr.. L. A. White is attending the
quarterly conference at Bethel today.
Mr.. F. G. PEBBLES was in Camden
Thursday.
The oat crop is being harvested very
rapidly.
Rev. S. H. Booth was called to the
bedsnde Of his father last Tuesday. at
Conway.
Mr.. John F. McCutchen has secured
a position in Sumter. He will leave
Tor his work Monday.
The smithville High School closed
yesterday after seven months OF sue
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-05-30
A LIVELY SCRD1AIAGE.
Two Men Killed and Two Wounded
at a Georgia Political Meeting.

Atlanta, Ca, May PA dispatch
received here from Chipley, town 40
miles from Atlanta, tells Of a pistol
duel last night during political
speech by Hon. Hoke Smith, a candi-
date for governor, in which Joe Hasty,
farmer, was shot and killed by James,
Irving, another farmer, following a.
dispute over an alleged. debt Of so
cents he owed the other. Irving fed
but was pursued by posse from the
audience and was overtaken, shot and
killed. The shooting broke up the
meeting. Two spectators were wound
ed by flying bullets. No arrests were
made.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-05-30
ACROSS CONTINENT.
An Automobile Trip From Columbia
to Portland, Oregon.

Doctors ". L. McCutchen, II. F.
Woodard and Mr. Ed Clark, of Colum-
bia, are now planning a trip in an
automobile from Columbia, S. c., to-
Portland, Oregon. The purpose of
the trip is to attend the Grand Elks
Convention that will be held in that
city about the middle of July.
Correspondence has been opened:
with three automobile manufacturers,
all of whom have offered the use,
of their machines for the trip. The
selection of the car has not yet been
determined upon.
Accounts of the trip will be mailed
while en- route to the leading papers
of the State. The trip is an unusual
one, and will attract great atten--
tiOu.