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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-07-26
WILL NOT GET SAGE


case will be finally closed. The epitaph
to be engraved upon the Sage monu'
Elent IS:
Il have done the best that ! could by
the light of the day"
The win of the dead financier will b.
offered for probate tomorrow and then ii
Mrs Sage consents, its contents will be
made public.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-07-26
MILD CASE OF SMALLPOX.

INDEPENDENCE, Ore, July 25. -- A
mild case OF smallpox has appeared few
miles from this place. A rigid quaran.
tine has been established and there is
no danger of scattering the disease.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-07-26
pRINEvILLE NORMAL INSTITUTE

BEND, Ore, July 25.-The Normal In.
titute being held at Prineyille began
with a fair attendance. Superintendent
Dinwiddie is highly gratitied, considering
that is the first work of the kind under
taken in Crook County.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-07-26
Talking.

Wife-You were talking In your sleep
again last night, dear. Why do you
persist in doing it? Husband-Good
gracious, Maria, man ought to be
allowed to talk sometimes, Oughtn't
he? Bohemian.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-07-26

Children like Kennedy's Laxative
Honey and Tar. The pleasantest and
best cought syrup to take, because it
contains no opiates. Sold by 9. Rogers. J
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-10-24
RICHARD DARGAN HANGED.
he Admitted Crime for Which He
Was Executed.

Bennettsville, October 19.-Rich-
ard Dargan was hanged at 1904
O'Clock today His neck was not
broken and he died OF strangulation.
Contortions Of the body ceased in
three minutes, and he was pro-
nounced dead in II minutes. Standing
on the scafold, Dargan said he was
guilty and wanted forgiveness Of the
people. God has pardoned my sins, -
he said, "and I am going to glory. I
want this to be a warning to people
Of my color If I had listened to my
wife that Sunday and gone home with
her, as she told me, I would not be
here now. Instead of doing as>-she
told me, I went out and drank whis-
key with others and got into this
trouble
After the moose was adjusted Mr.
Pearson took a kodak snapshot.
Give one to my wife, said Dargan,
"and tell her to have it enlarged.
Dargan came from Sumter and has
no relatives here. His wife did not
claim the body, and it was buried by
the county.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-10-24
SOUTH CAROLINA NEWS.
Items Of Interest Condensed and Par.
agraphed for Quick Reading.

Governor Hayward has issued the
formal proclamation removing Sheriff
Limehouse, of Dorchester, from Office
and forwarded it to Coroner Kiser
in care Of Mr.. N. S. Conner of ST.
George, who is employed to assist the
solicitor in the prosecution, as the
coroner's exact address is not known.
Tie coroner was instructed to serve
the order Of the Governor on the
sheriff and take charge Of the Office,
as. The law directs.
J. B Ware, a white Aagman on the
Southern, was arrested in Columbia
Sunday on a charge of robbing a pas
senger of a $3.50 diamond last Thurs
day.
The Presbyterian Synod, Of South
Carolina meets in Laurens Monday,
October 10Th. Rev. A. H. McArn, the
retiring moderator will preach the
opening sermon.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-10-24
HANGED AT CONWAY.
Commander johnson Paid the Penal
ty Friday.

Conway, October 19.-Commander
Johnson was hanged here today at
1 o'clock for the murder of the Rev.
Harman F. Granger, whom he shot
from ambush last fall Johnson died
with the comforts of the faith Of the
Baptist church, the Rev. Mr.. Finch,
Of Grainger's Baptist Association, ad-
ministering to him.
The local military company guard
ed the Jail, as matter Of precan-
ton, en- account Of threats on the part
of Joflnson's relatives, and because Of
the intense feeling over the case, but
there appeared to be no need Of their
services. There was not the slightest
evidence of any disturbance.
Johnson's father was in Conway to-
day to take charge Of the body.
Governor Hayward finally refused
last night to interfere, after hearing
attorneys in argument UPON the is
sues a. the Charleston Hotel.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-10-24
STATEBURG.

Stateburg, October 15.-Mr. and
Mrs. Moore spent Sunday in Claren-
don with relatives
Miss Emma BarnweH is spending a
day or two in Columbia.
Mr. Frank P. Burgess spent Sunday
at home.
Miss Amelia Holmes returned to
Marion today after. 2 stay Of six
weeks at;her old home
Mr.. Early Mellettes spent sunady at
home.
Mr.. Parish and Miss Harrington Of
the wedgedeld Graded School faculty.
were the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. W. L.
saunders on Sunday.
Miss Annie n. Burgess spent several
days LAST week with her cousins at
stnsWaverlley."
Mr.. and Mrs. A. NJ. Lee of Charles
ton are at Farm HIP for a few
days
Mr.. W. waties Rees, of Sumter,
spent Sunday with his Sister, Mrs.
John Sumter.
Mr.. NJ. NJ. Boykin of Sumter, was
the guest of Mr.. w J. Norris on Sun
day.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-10-24

place for boys and girls under age at
night is at home II your daddy has
not backbone enough to keep you
there It is unfortunate.
There is a matter I will write Of
shortly that has much to do with the
conditions that obtain among the ne
groes. Ny excuse for not doing so
nov is want Of time.
Our crops were short, the weather
bad for gathering, so things look
gloomy.
The congregation of Bethesda
Methodist church have secured the
services Of Rev. p. 2. Peale, in a
lecture on Tuesday night, October 80,
at that church, subject Make the
Most Of Yourself. The proceeds of
the lecture are to be used in the
purchase of communion SET and
carpeting for the church. ,z-r. Peele
is a speaker whose wit. humor, ell
oquence have charmed many a COM
munity. Let all come who will.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-10-24
cATARRH SEASON.
Disease Most Prevalent In the FAIL
Months-Simple Way to Cure.

With the cool nights of fall, ca
tarrhal troubles in Sumter are be-
coming more and more prevalent,
and J. F. w. DeLome, as az conse-
sequence, finds his sales of HyomeR
increasing.
At the first warning of catarrh,-
one should begin using Hyomei. A
few days treatment at this season OF
the year will often prevent a serious
and chronic attack Of catarrh.
There is no stomach dosing with
Hyomei The virtues of its healing
oils and balsams are breathed through
a neat pocket inhaler that comes
with every outfit, and in that way
the medicine penetrates to the naost
remote cells Of the nose, throat and
lungs, killing catarrhal germs when
ever present, and soothing and heal
ing any irritation there may be in the
mucous membrane.
offensive discharge from the nose, or
tickling or dropping at the back of
the throat, if there is offensive breath,
raising Of mucous, and snlarting and
irritation of the throat; if there are
any Of the symptoms that indicate
catarrhal troubles, begin the use Of
Hyomei at once.
You take no risk in paying 81 for
Hyomei outfit, as J.F. ". DeLorme
gives his personal guarantee that if
the remedy does not afford satisfac-
ton, your money will be refunded at
once. Extra bottles of Hyomei, il
needed, cost but so cents, making
this the most economical treatment
for catarrh, as we'll as the most re-
liable.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-10-24
MAX.

Max, S. S., Oct. 22.-This is the
seventh day of cloudy weather. We
also had high winds and good rains
during the time.
School will open at Bethel Mon
day morning. Misses Thomas, of Lake
City, and Ford, of Georgetown, will
teach.
Rev. e. NJ. Hicks preached a splen-
did sermon at Bethel Sunday after
noon in the absence OF the pastor,
Rev. B. K. Trueluck, who is with
his family in North Greenville.
Messcs. Geo e Brockington and
A. G. Wall. w..o were called to their
old home at Black Mingo, by the
death of a relative, returned yester-
day.
Mr.. John Brown, our efficient mail
carrier, has been at home sick for
several days. We regre: to report
that he is not improving.
Miss Ethel Thompson is teaching
at Norwood's.
There is a great deal Of cotton in
the field yet on account Of scarcity Of
labor and idleness of hands.
Little Miss Mabel, daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. J. c. Trueluck, is very sick.
Mrs. Ellen Carraway is out again
after a illness of several Gays.
The Florence County Cotton Grow
ers' Association met at Beulah last
Friday. 1t was reported to be inter-
esting.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-10-24
PRIVATEER.

Privateer, ocaober 16.-Miss Elma
Eeddings spena Saturday and Sunday
with friends and relatives in Pine
wood.
Messrs. Harry Fielder, of Denmark,
and Andrews of Sumter, spent Sunday
at Mrs. L. B. jenkins.
Mr.. and Mrs. Russell Lee, Of oswe-
go, spent Sunday at Mrs. s. J. Brad
ford's.
Mr.. sammie Bradford, of Bishop
vile, spent Sunday at his mothers,
Mrs. S. j. Bradford's.
Caesar Ross killed Clifton Smith
yesterday about 2 o'clock. Have not
heard the particulars, but as we
heard it there was no cause for the
killing. Smith was picking cotton;
Ross passed by with his rife and shot
Smith to see if he could hit him.
Ross was captured last night and
taken to Jail.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-10-24
ROOSEVELT is ALARMED.
Thinks Hearst May Win-Presidene
Is Said to Fear a Republican De-
feat and Sends Out Warning.

A dispatch from New York to the
Baltimore Sun says: President
Roosevelt, basing his conclusions uo-.
on information which has come to-
him from many sources all over the
State, regards the political situation
there as full Of danger. He has
sent repeated warnings, both direct
ly and through Republicans OF na-
tional prominence who have visited
within the last few days in Wash
ington, urging the Republican cam
paign managers to spare no effort
to get the full anti-Hearst vote reg
istered tomorrow and Monday.
So far from taking the view enter
tanned by the anti-Hearst leaders
here, men who have come fresh
from Washington are arriving con-
vinced that the election of Mr.. Hearst
is not only possible, but probable
Their attitude, which is known to
have been taken from that Of the
President, has made deep impress
sion here. because all the Repub-
lican leaders know that Mr.. Roose-
welt is one Of the most clear-sighted
political Leaders in .lls c"cn'tv. TIle
president is taking deep interest in
the sitaati).. Il: is Insisting that ev-
cry anti-Hreast vote will be ne6ded
on election day.
.sThis is an "off year" in New York
State politics. The record Of such
years proves that large falling off
in the Republican vote is almost in
evitable. Mr.. Roosevelt himself
was elected governor by a plurality
Of $4,000 in 1888, and Mr.. odell in
1902, was barely saved by a plurality
of 5000.
In spite Of the Democratic defec-
ton from Hearst, he will receive
many thousands of votes which are
always cast under the Democratic
emblem regardless Of candidates
In addition he will have a proper
ton of the regular Republican vote
which has mot yet been determined
President Roosevelt has been in
form that the detection to Hearst
among the Republican farmers up
the State is. much greater than the
Republican ueaders have leea led 10
believe, and this is the reason for his
anxiety.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-10-24
LEE COUNTY NOTES.

From the VindicatOr.
We published last week an item
that Mr.. D. NJ. McLaurin had drop
ped out Of the market for a few days.
Mr.. W. C. Rogers, who buys for In
man & Co., tells US that his house al
so won't give him any limit. The ex-
port buyers complain that the
weight Of cotton here falls short from
s to II pounds on each bale and. until
they can get just weight, say they will
nave to make allowance for same in
price. We publish this as inforra-
ton.
Miss Eva Wilson, Of Sumter, has
accepted a situation with Mr.. Walter
Rembert to teach his children at
home.
Mr.. W. ]. McKagen of Sumter is
now with the Vindicator and hopes
to become a permanent citizen of
Bishopville.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-10-24
MANNING NEWS ITEMS.

Mrs. H. L. Scarborough Of Sumter
was in Manning last Monday visiting
her mother, Mrs. NJ. E. Walker.
Mr.. G. W. Compton of Sumter
handed Us a pocketbook which he
picked up upon our streets last Sat
urday. The owner can have same by
calling at this Office. We keep the
pocket book for two weeks, and if
not called for it will be returned to
Mr.. Compton.
The friends of Mrs. w. D. Gamble
will learn with sorrow that she is
very i'll at the home of her father,
Mr.. D. I. Burgess at Workman.
Died this morning at his home near
Silver, Mr.. A. D. Rhame, aged about
SO years. The deceased was Con-
federate soldier, good citizen and a
prominent aiming Times.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-10-24
STATE BoRRows LESS MONEY.
High Levy for 1905 Brought Much
Money n-High Valuation VIII
Bring in More.

Columbia, Oct. 19.-The State o.
South Carolina will owes less at the
end Of this year than in many pre-
vious years. Under the law only
100000 can be borrowed in one year
to meet debts thu: are contracted and
cannot he met by the TAX money re-
ceived. Up to this year the full
amount has had 10 be obtained from
banks IN the nortn, but this Tina on:v
s325,OO0 was borrowed, which means
a considerable saving in interest.
The reduction can be partly ac-
counted for by the raise in the tax
levy in 1905 which was the money
used this year. For the present year
the levy was put back at its former
figure and until the returns from the
auditors commenced to come in it
was thought that the next year would
mean that the State would have to go
back to the old way and borrow the
full amount in 1907.
The returns, however, indicate an
enormous increase in the valuation Of
property and when all the counties
are heard from there are indications
that business may he conducted on
cash basis next year. Two returns
received by the comptroller egenral
yesterday showed increases Of II and
Is per cent. respectively.
The total valuation in Lexington of
all property for 1905 was. s4,194,6s5
and for 1905 is s4,S1S,s54, a gain of
s624,2Ss.
In Aiken county, where the assess
ments have always been high, the
valuation Of property in 1905 was So
126,740 and for 1906 s10,262,S42, a
gain Of s1,136,1OS.
Other counties have shown gains
fully as great, especially in the Pee
Dee section Of the State, where, it is
said, the land has always been plac-
ed at a low valuation up to the pres
ent year. The fact that the State did
not provide flexible levy as advo-
Gated by the comptroller general,
prevented even fuller returns, but the
start has been made in the right di-
rection, and there is a general desire
on the part Of county auditors to
abide by the resolutions adopted at
their convention here last year, when
it was decided to rigicly enforce the
law. Returns are not yet made at
the full value, but it is thought that
with changes recommended in the
tax laws this can eventually be done
and all property equalized.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-10-24
DURANT.

Durant,> October 1e.-Mr. Boyd
Yates of the Concord neighborhood
died suddenly last evening. He was
weighing cotton when seized with
stroke of paralysis and the end came
about 8 o'clock. The burial services
viii be at $3.50 o'clock this afternoon.
Miss Daisy Witherspoon left satur-
. Day for Pinewood where she has ac-
cepted a school.
weddings bells are again ringing in
the neighnorhood.
Mr.. j. NJ. Montgomery and daugh-
Ter, Miss Maggie, spent Sunday in
Sumter.
The cotton crop is about gathered
and is sold as rapidly as it is picked.
A few of the farmers are ploughlng
in ground for oats.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-10-24
SNuTHVIILE.

Snaithville, Oct 22-The cotton IN
this vicinity is nearly all picked, the
crop not being as large as was ex-
pected.
Miss Lillian Russell Of Williamson
is visiting her sister, Mrs. S. h
Booth.
Miss Fannie, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. NJ. A. Capell, and Mr.. Robert
e. Mathis, were quietly married Suns
day afternoon at the Methodist par
sonage by the Rev. S. H. Booth.
Mr.. j. ". Weldon is still slowly i'm
proving.
Mrs. Bertha Hutchinson is not i'm
proving as much as was hoped for.
The Quarterly Conference Of the
Methodist Church was held in Rem
berts last Sunday. There were not
many people in attendance, owing to
the inclemency of the weather.
@ The attendance at st. Johns
church OF, Sunday was very large.
There were quite a, number Of school
teachers present Nearly every school
in the community being represented.
The Smithville High School is
progressing very nicely. The num-
Der of pupils is increasing and is ex-
pected to increase to such an extent
that it will be necessary to employ an
assistant teacher.
A Halloween Box Social and enter
tainment Will be held in the High
School building on the evening Of
October goth. Entertainment to be-
gin at 1880 o'clock. 1t will consist Of
recitations, pantomimes, tableaux and
The Ghost School which consists Of
the following:
Part I-Scenes From Ghost School.
/. Going to school
2. Roll call.
8. Reading class.
4. Spelling class.
5. Recess.
s. Natural history class.
Z. Gymnastics and ghost march.
Part II-After School Days.
1. Going to see her.
2. The courting.
8. The proposal.
4. The marriage.
5. The wedding dance.
S. Farewell.
Everybody is invited. Boys bring
your girls, and girls, bring box with
lunch in for two. Come and have a
good time.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-10-24
ELLIOTT.

Elliott. October 1S.-We had a
week or ten days of fine weather for
fhe farmers to gather cotton and hay,
INT now it is raining hard, and has
heen ali day, consequently there is
o1antitv of cured hay left to be de-
stroved in the fields, unless we have
some more nice weather very sooa.
Elliott was aroused yesterday by
the cry of fire. One Of Carter & Rar-
r;s,s sgins. while in motion, must have
gotten a match or something that
caused blaze. It did not amount to
ruch.
guess the State Fair people are
glad to see the bad weather this
week. for it won't likely be this way
next. Bad crops nor any other ca
lamity won't stop people from at
tending fairs and circuses.
Mr.. walter Scarboro was right bad
4y cut by one Of his laborers few
aays ago It is said that the darky
mad not much sense and did it in the
heat Of passion.
When we look over the orchards it
looks like spring has come in the fall
pears apple and peach trees are in
fu1l bloom and lots of small hgs on
the bushes.
Mt Zion has not succeeded in find
ing pastor yet. They seem rign. .
hard to please, and I think will hunt
auife a while before they get Mr.. Gas
TOMS equal. There is preaching al
most every Sunday, either in the
morning or afternoon.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-10-24
man entered from the vestry room.

man entered from the vestry room.
Miss Monte Sanders, as maid OF
honor, came down the aisle followed
by the bride on the arm of her father
Mr.. T. P. Sanders, who gave her
her away.
At the altar Rev. W. H. Barnwell
read the beautiful ceremony of the
Episcopal church, which made them
one.
Miss Monte Sanders wore beauti-
full white silk dress over pink and
carried pink roses.
The brides wedding dress was an
exquisite white silk with lace trim
mings. She carried brides roses
Her travelling dress was of dark blue
broadcloth, tailor-made, with hat and
gloves to match.
Miss Sanders is a very popular and
attractive young lady, and being
graduate Of Winthrop college, has
many friends all over the State who
wish for her much happiness.
Mr.. Spain is a prominent lawyer OF
Darlington and has many friends in
that town.
Mr.. and Mrs. spaia after receiving
concentrations, left at 5 O'Clock fo1
Darlington, where they will make
their future home.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-10-24
Heavy Loss BY Fire.

Altoona, Pa, October 19.-The new
Mishler Theatre, new Elks' home and
Roberts furniture store were destroy
ed by fire early today. The less is
estimated at s5OO,0OO. The Altoona
Trust building was damaged as was
the Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Offices. Origin of the fire has not been
ascertaned.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-10-24
WISACKY.

Wisacky, Oct. 22.-We had pleas
ant weather last week for gathering
the crops, but the rain and high
winds have begun again, and much
damage is being done.
The hay crop, like all other crops
in this section, is short, and those
who had hay in the fields, when the
rains begain, have lost it, or it is so
badly damaged, it is hardly worth
housing.
Cotton is bringing a, good price, but
it seems that it should bring more,
owing to the shortage of the crop.
Labor is very scarce, and some Of
the farmers in this section have moi
picked tnier cotton over the first time.
The storms have damaged 4 con-
siderably.
We are sorry to state that Mr..
Hugh Scott is in low state of health,
has been on decline for several
months.
Mrs. K. J. Williams has returned
home from a very pleasant visit to
her daughter in the mountains.
Miss Blanche DesChamps left last
week for ocala, Fla. to visit her aunt,
Mrs. Bridges.
Miss Dora Williams, Of ocala, Fla,
who has been visiting relatives here
and in Bishopville, was unexpectedly
called to Eastover last week on fac-
count Of her brothers illness.
vrey many Of the folks are pre-
pairing to attend the State Fair.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-10-24
Church, was also present and as

Church, was also present and as
sisted.
Despite the bad weather, it was a
very pleasant meeting. The pastor,
in behalf o1 tie congregation, an
,nounced that the total cost of the
building and fitting was about s4,-
500, all of which was paid except
about $1,000, which was assured by
private parties, leaving the entire
church property, including manse,
free of debt.
Thirty-fve years ago, while this
congregation was preparing a place
of worship, the Metho dists very kindly
extended the use Of their church for
preaching services. During the erec-
ton of the new church the same
hospitality was extended and en-
joyed.
To show further the cordial feeling
existing between the churches here,
I will mention that when the Presby-
terians were out Of pastor some
years ago, a, minister was recommen-
ded by the pastor Of the Baptist
church, and again when the pulpit
was last vacant, the Methodist min.
lister suggested the name of the pres
ent pastor.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-10-24
COLORADO SNOW BOUND.
Twenty-Five Inches Have Fallen
Since Last Saturday.

Denver, Colo, Oct. 2a.-The snow
fall, which commenced last Saturday
aggregated a depth of twenty-five in
ches. Traffic is still delayed at all
points. Farmers will suffer severely
from crop losses all over the State.
The: entire State is snow covered, and
it is the most severe fall Of snow ever
known n the Rocky Mountain region,
at this season.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-10-24
HAGooD.

Hsgood, oetober>.1s s.SA beautiful
-.s;n ssu.sds5ng was sotemahed the
Church of the Ascensi95 dhesday
afternoon, when Miss May Hamilton
Sanders became the wife Of Mr. Thos.
Il. Spain of Darlington.
Promptly at 2:so o'clock Mendels-
p sohn's papular march was played by
Mrs. James L. Halle Of Camden and
the groom, with his brother as best
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-10-24
French Cabinet Resigned.

Paris, October 19.-The entire
French cabinet resigned today owing
to the determination of Premier Sar-
rien to retire. Other ministers pre-
sented designations in order that the
new premier would be in position to
select new cabinet without embar-
rasSment.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-10-24

The total figures for the income re-
ceived by railroads in South Carolina
for the year ending June 80, 1906
show receipts amounting to about
s16,4oO, 900, against s14,S0O,00 for the
year 1905. The gain is considered
enormous in railroad circles and is
an indication of the prosperity Of the
South, and especially this State.