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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-03-21
No Safe Place.

When Mr. Trent decided to buy q
home in the South in which he and
his family could spend the spring
months, during which they had found
New England winds and weather to be
trying, he took journey of investiga-
ton.
Mr.. Trent was accustomed to be
treated as il his society was emf
nently desirable. and it was, there
fore, with a friendly and engaging
smile that he addressed a melancholy
person who was louuging on the pi-
azza cf the hotel at his first southern
stopping place.
ssI'n thinking. Of buying place
down here, !" said Mr.. Trent, IN q
half confidential tone "Now, what
part of the country would yDu par
ticularly recommend? The landior7
tells me- you've lived South for many
years.
"Yes, I've lived South lona
spell,'' admitted the melancholy man,
"thoagh was raised North, and Tn
willing to say right here and now
that you couldn't find a more favor
SDl6 uCC 1uPSllSt SpOt III to's
whole State, sir, than this very town:
I have lived here for five years. anc
if I'd had anything like fair show
| should lave enjoyed every minute
Of the 1ime.' !.
"You haven't had a fair slow?'
asked the Nsw Euglander.
"No.'' said the melancholy cne
"Th:s is a lovely spot, and If I'd hac
fair show I'd have enjoyed it: bu'
the inst year I had fever and ague,
and the next year i was bit b;
shark, and toe third year | bad a.
awful fight with a snake. that shooA
up my nerves. and last year
"I dou5t if / should like this 10.
cality,'' said the New Englander,
briskly.
The melancholy man locked at hin
With mild astonishment.
"Why, you know it's pretty danger
Gus living anywhere, stranger +" he
said slowly. "If ttat's what you're
thinking about YOUTHS Compan
ion.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-03-21
BETTER FARM STOCK.
Sumter Farmers Believe in Best Quail
ity Animals.

There is perhaps no city in the
State that brings as macy high class
uuies iuto the State as the mules that
are handled In this market, being, it is
declared, better grade than are
banded by the average dealer. This
speaks we'll for the stock dealers and
the farmers, showing that there is a
healthy demand for high grade ami
mails by the farmers, for if there was
not the stock men would not bring to
their barns such a fine grade Of
mules.
The mules that are brought to this
city are from the best breeders and
feeders in the West, many of them
fifteen and sixteen hands high and
weighing from 1.400 to l,500 pounds.
Such mules command good prices and
the farmers don't mind paying from
$500 to 1925 for first class mule.
A we'll knogn male dealer in talking
about the quality of mules used on the
farms in this county said that the
stock of the average farmer in this
county bad improved 100 per cent dur
ing the last few years. He said that
the farmers are paying more attention
to their mules than ever, buying
larger aud better mules aud it would
not be long before the call will be for
mules above fifteen hands high. The
farmers find by experience that is
pays In the long run to work high
grade mules and give them the best
care and attention A good mule we'll
red and cared for car do more work
than two neglected animals.
Not only are the farmers of the
county paying more attention to their
mules, but they are devoting consider
able attention toward improving their
horses. Good horses are more in de-
mand at present than ever. for what
is true as to high class mules on the
farm is also true as to good horses.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-03-21
SHOOTING 1T FLORENCE.
Alleged Ungetlclnanly Remarks
About a Member Of the Family Of
One of the Parties by the Other
Said 60 Be the Cause.

Florence, March 14.-Jessie Clem-
ents and J. F. Baker, both white,
got into quarrel near the Coast Line
transfer station last night, during
which pistols were drawn and each
shot the other. When the smoke of
battle cleared Baker was found Sc
riously and Clements dangerously
wounded. The affair, it is stated, was
brought about by Baker making un-
gentlemanly remarks about a mem
Der of Clements family. Clements
snt to see Baker to demonstrate
with him regarding the matter, and
the shooting was the result.
The attending physicians say that it
is impossible for Baker to live, and it
is not known as to the extent Of Glenn
ent's injuries.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-03-21
5 SMALLPOX AT HERIoTs.
The Outbreak is Growing Serious and
There is Need for Prompt Measures.


Telaphone messages are being receiv-
ed every day from near Heriots Gross
Roads requesting Health Officer Rear
don to 90 there and take some steps to
quarantine the case Of smallpox and
of Health has not been heard from.
and as the case is in Lee County the
Sumter authorities are without an-
: thority to take action. About thirty
people have submitted to vacci alton,
but reports say that many of the peo-
Pile, negroes particularly, are resisting
the efforts OF the local physicians to
enforce vaccination, and the infected
house is not quarantined. 1t is said
that another case has been found In
snothar quarter.
Tre State Board of Health has q
regularly appointed and duly author
ized sanitary inspector In every coun-
~, and under the law it is the dutv OF
this Inspector to see that the county
authorities look after all cases OF
smallpox, eDforce vaccination, quaran-
tine, disinfection. etc., and the coun-
ty in which the smallpox ls located
must pay all expenses, except that the
State Health Board is required to fur
nish ali vaccine virus without expense
TO any county.
We never have any trouble II Sum
ter County as our Supervisor, W. h.
Scale, and Commissioners Brogdon
and Thomas heartily cooperate. With
the Sumter authorities, and in that
way ws knock ont smallpox in the
1 country districts of the Game COCK
Couy ntbefore it has a chance TO be.
come acquainted with our climate and
citizsns Our county aud city author
2 itics never ask if man wants to be
gaccinatsd, persons needing vacci-
mating are vacc,nated.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-03-21

Backache and lidney acae are twin
brothers.
You can't separate them.
AID you can't get lid Ct the backache
until you cure The kidney ache.
If the kioreys are we'll and strong, the
ret Of the system is pretty sure to be in
vigorous health.
Doan's Kidney Pills make strong.
healthy Kidneys.
F. McCloud. farmer residing on the out
skirts of Sumter says: Both my wife and
used Doans kidney Pills procured at DR.. A.
J. China's drug store. and obtained Il lot OF
benefit from them. thought it mast be the
climate which did not agree with Us or the
water. for we never had the backache until
we moved here some four years ago from
PENNSYLVANIA. but we certainly have had it
since. The secretions from the Kidneys were
irregular and :Guch too frequent in actIOr.,
esDecially at night when our rest was much
disturbed. Since we used Doans Kidney
Pills neither of us has had the bac!achc and
the action Of the kidneys became natural and
normal and our rest is not disturbed at
night. Doan's Kidney Pills are the best rem
edy that ever came into my house
For sale by all dealers. Price so cents.
Foster Alilburn Co., Buffalo. n. T.. sole
agents for the United States.
Remember the name-Doan'S-and take no
other 30
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-03-21
Afflicted With Rheumatism.

""I was and am yet afflicted with
rheumatism" says Mr.. J. c. Bayne,
editor of the Herald, Addington. In
dian Territory. but thanks to Cham
berlains Pain Balm am able once
more to attend to business 1t is the
best of liniments.' If troubled with
you are certain to be more than pleas
ed with the prompt relief which it af-
fords. One application relieves the
pain. For sale by all druggists.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-03-21
Dancers OF Pneumonia.

A cold at this time if neglected is
liable to cause pneumonia, which is
so often fatal, and even when the pa
tient has recovered the lungs are
weakened, making them peculiarly
susceptible to the development Of con
sumption Foley's Honey and Tar will
stop the cough, heal and strengthen
the lungs and prevent pneumonia. Ls
grippe coughs yield quickly to tbs
wonderful curative qualities OF Foley's
Honey and Tar. There is nothing else
.jjustsas good. . Durant's Pharmacy
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-03-21

Z. w. Robertson of Columbia, has
been made trustee Of the Union Cot
ton. Mills. The schedule filed in the
BANKRUPTCY proceedings show the liza
bilities to be s3.244,S71. The assets
are placed at s2,554,221
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-03-21

Comptroller General Jones has had
no official report from any Of the
counties WITH regard to the income tax
agitation. bu: the likelihood is that
some Of those who have not reported
for income taxes Will bear the burden
Of the penalty.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-03-21
*Don't frown-look pleasant.

#Don't frown-look pleasant. It
you are suffering from indigestion or
sour stomach. take Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure. Hon. Jake Moore Of Atlanta,
Ca, says: Il suffered more than 30
years with indigestion. A friend re-
commended Kodol. 1t relieved me in
one day and now enjoy better health
than for many years. Kodoi disests
what you eat relieves sour stomach,
gas on stomach, belching, etc. Sold
by all druggists.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-03-21
CAN'T Be SEPARATED.
Some Sumter People Have
Leaned How to Get Rid Of
Both.

Backache and lidney acie are twin
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-03-21

stacy Leggett, colored, Of Clio, shot
his daughter in the face and neck
Wednesday night and when q posse
went to arrest him Thursday he shot
at the posse and made his escape.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-03-21
CHINESE JUSTICE.
Quick ard Severe Punishment Metcd
Out for Attack Or American Mis-
sionary.

Hong Kong, March 14.-The Chi
nese authorities have extradited and
beheaded Kwangsi, the rebel leader
and three other men implicated in the
attacks made on the home Of DR.. An
drew Beattie, the American mission
arv
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-01-01
Entertained at Cards.

Mrs. William Hupp Sands entertain
ed d number OF friends at cards Satui-
day afternoon at her home on Fair
mont avenue. six handed euchre was
the diversion of the afternoon and
eight tables were occupied by the
guests. At the close Of a number Of
interesting contests, prizes we're
ewurded to the most successful play
FRS. The first prize, a pair of silver
sugar tongs, was won by Mrs. 2. F.
Robertson, util the visitors prize, a
beautiful book, was awarded to Miss
Lee Moore, Of Washington, D. c. The
lone hand prrze was captured by Miss
May Hall. At the close Of the games
a delicious course luncheon was
served. Mrs. Sands was assisted In
entertaining by Mrs. William T. Hart
man, Mrs. John Lowery Wagner, and
Miss Anna Dur1in Sands. Among tho
out Of town guests present we're
Misses May Badgley, Of Gallipolts,
Ohio; Miss DUnalIy, of Latrobe, Pa:
Miss Grace IIoge, Of Wheeling, and
Miss Lee Moore, Of Washington, D. G,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-01-01

M. .. 81. Watson Entertains.

~ o" Sa 50 w
Mrs. James Edwin Watson was host
css to a runrler of young people at a.
linner dance Saturday evening at
her nome OF. First street and Castor
avenue. The entertainment was sir-
en- in honor of Mrs. Watson's daugh.
Ter, Miss Sue Hearsley Watson, and
her schooi.mRte, Miss Pauline Dickin-
son, OF New Mexico. A delicious course
elmer was served at six O'Clock, and
inc remaining evening hours were
ipgal at danGing. omeR's orchestra
furnished milslc ror The occasion.
Mrs. WajsoG's guests were Misses
Marjorie Br2ly. OF Wheeling; Kath-
aryn Race, Of Clarksburg; Misses Ma
LISA Willtgms. Katharine Hough,
Kathleen Bisaop Mary Fleming, Mary
Christie, Wary. Raymond, Mary Nc
Kinney, Roberta Fleming, Edna ia.
cobs ana LoniSe Nichcls. Messrs.
Carney Christie, Brooks and Lee
Hutchinson, Join Clark. Jr., Luke Rob
ertsOn, Arlington Fleming, Melville
jacobs, Robert Mccoy, Edwin Brooks,
Frank Hutchinson, Preston Crowellan
Waller Cock.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-01-01
nice INCREASE
IN WAGES WENT INTO EFFECT
IN NEARLY EVERY NEW
ENGLAND MILL TO-DAY.

BOSTON, Mass, Jan, About
$4,000 mill operatives were affected
today by an increase in wages which
went into operation in nearly every
wooden manufacturing center in New
England. The increase ranges from
six to 10 per cent
In a majority OF cases, the increase
was voluntarily granted by the man
u~facturers, although demands for in.
creased wages had been made at a.
number Of the mills,
At Fall River in the cotton mills
$4,000 operatives will continue work
under a system which involves a
profit sharing plan, based on the
price Of the cotton " the 3Hstket
6s
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-01-01
.os olaRIEN.
Champion Pustliss Rslieyea If Ft
IF His Wsd On re TaIn.

" H"N AKA. NH -SAnS rAiM drt9NsNssjf
PHILADELPHIA Jack
0,Brien, he new hampton pugifst
Who afftye home ron ranncts
ID whefs dsfea Bob Fttzsim
mons report that While en route e
lthis ctty i was robbed Of q stud
slped 400 i draft for $500. part
d lis hare . thespurse Of the late
fghe and 1900 IN CASH o'Btien says
ne fobbeFy occurred on 2 sleeping
4 between Pittsburg and this city,
He I'D not discover his loss until he
evoke. The diamond, money and
dfaft we're in a wallet in his pocket
ana lie thinks some Of the new friends
b made On the train saw him put
themin bis trousers pocket when he
q fsared. Pennsylvania railroad de-
tectiyes are working on the case.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-01-01
NOTICE.

A complete catalogue Of the State
Law Library has Just come from the
press. 1t is designed to be Of use to
the legal profession Of the State. A
copy can be obtained at the State Law
Library or it will be sent to any ad'
dress in the State. upon receipt of zoe
postoge, sent to s. W. starks, State Ii
ararian, Charleston, W. Va.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-01-01
coNsuMpTIoN's WARNING:
Inside facts soon become evident In outSldG
Iymptoms.-DR. c, c, GRRRN.

u~ymptom%-OR' u " SRhkN'
Grhe aid Of scientific inventions 10 not
needed to determine whether your lungs
are affected. The first symptoms car be
readily noted by anyone Of average In
telligence.
QThere 10 no disease known that gives 90
many plain warnings Of itS approach as
consumption, and no serious disease that
can be 60 quickly reached aud checked,
If the medicine used is Dr.. Boschee's
German Syrup, which is made to cure
consumption.
git is III the early stages that German
Syrup should be taxed, when warnings
are given in the cough that won't quit,
the congestion OF the bronchial tubes and
the gradual weakening Of the lungs, &C.
companied by frequent e~xpectoraiou.
qBut no matter how deepseated your
cough, even il dread conStrnpt6d has
already attacked yoyr lungs German
Syrup will surely effsft a lteAasith9l
done before in thoIS6nds, Apparently
hopeless cases Of lnnKt46tHtG
QNsw trial bottleA .9Se. Regular! SiSa,
use, at all dflggSta
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-01-01
Mrs. Hartley Entsrtalns.

Mrs. E. F. Hartley entertained a
aumber of young girls at MONDAY
luncheon on Saturday complimentary
to her niece, Miss Sue Watson, and
her school-mO'o, Miss Pauline Dickin'
son, Of New Mexico. Covers were laid
TOR eight AMI a delicious luncheon was
served. Miss Dickinson, Of New Mex.
leo, and Miss Katharyn Race, Of
Clarksburg, were the out of town
guests present.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-01-01
gIke, ReceptIon.

The local EINs Lodge is keeping
open house today at the Club House
Main strcer. The receiving hours
are from 2 until! s, and from $ until 10.
Tie officers Of The lodge and their
wives are In the receiving liAo, and a
great many friends have called during
tile afternoon.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-01-01
snclaI and swop PartY.

All Sir knights of the Maccahees
and the uniform rank and their
friends and Lady Maccabees a r cor
daily invited by Marion Hive No. 30
to attend a social and swoD party
party to be given at the Eagles Hall,
Tuesday night, January ..
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-01-01
oEoRsE duty, ST.,
Put Up tie Long Green For George,
lr, Yesterday.

saturdy night was very quiet In po'
ice circles, hut three arrests being
laade. George LILY, Jr., and q man
named Wade fought IN Madison
street after closing time Saturday night
and oficer Flsming had to deputlze
three men to take them in. George
Iilly. ST., put up $1,000 for his son
sunday morning and Wade produced
$tL.00.
Harmon Lemley was q plain drunk
by Carpenter late Saturday night and
an extra man was needed in his case.
$500.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-01-01
evening hours.
Miss payes' Watch Party.

Hiss Edith Hayes vas hostess at G
watch party last evening at her home
on Walnut avenue complimentary to
her guest, Miss Todd, of Cameron,
!a.bo,rt twenty five guests were present
and a delightful evening was spent. De
lic!ous refreshments were served by
the hostess.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-01-01
Miss MlllIama To- Entertaln.

Miss Melissa Williams will entertain
a number Of friends tonight at Skin
aar's Tavern in honor Of Miss Flu
llarty, Of Warrington, who is a guest
of Miss Mary Christie. Supper will he
served at ha!s after six o'clock and the
remaining evening hours will be spent
in dancing.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-01-01
birthday Anniversary.

Mr.. and Mrs. George Suck entertain
I'd a number OF friends last evening at
their home on High street in honor
Of the list birthday anniversary Of
thsir child. a few Intimate friends
were present and a delightful evening.
was spent.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-01-01
Doctors Enjoy Smoker.

The Marion County Medical Associa'
lion held a smoker at the Eagles club
rooms Saturday night. Some thirty
OF the association, a few from
nut of town points, enjoyed the cul,
mary exploits Of Manager shurt.
LEFT, of the club rooms.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-01-01
Informal Dance Tonight.

4 number Of young ladies' Of the
city will give an informal dance at the
Free Press hail this evening. Mrs. Lee
Malone, Mrs, Preston Crowell and Mrs.
NJ. A. Jollill vii! chaperone the young
people.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-01-01

MIR and Mrs. John Rock are Keeping
open house today at their hone on
CASTOR avenue complimentary tolths.r
House guest, Miss Donally, Of Latrog
ia; This afternoon a large sputnbg
Of callers are beng recelyedSa1d
Mans Anticipate ealling i'm
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-01-01
pInner.panee T0.Morrow evening.

Miss Mary Christie has issued in
vltations fof q dinner.dance to be CIV
en- at her home on Locust avenue to-
morrow evening. Miss Christie
house guess, Miss Fluharty, Of Man.
nlngton, is the honor guest of the &C.
casion.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-01-01
AlRMoNT MEN
Went to Ptttsburg District Saturday
to Take Firemen's Jobs.

IN the PlttsbnFg district tie Bait.
more and Ohio is very short Of fire,
me at the present time and the local
master mechanic supplied five men
from Fairmont Saturday, The follow
ing were tho cnes to go: Walter
starns, viii clayton, Nelson Christie,
&c: stealey nd Fireman Martin.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-01-01

w. Tot. Reel, of Wolf Summit, Har'
rison county, was In the city yester-
day, the guest Of his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Il. +. Reed.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-01-01

F.. The isle Of Spice" is under the
same management as "Pitt Patt Pcuf."
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-01-01

LOsT-Part Of a watch fob with ini'
tials G. S. r. on. Finder please return
70 the West VirgInian office. Y
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-01-01

~ a west vlrgInlan want ad.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-01-01
WANT COLUMN

Do You Know What We Wan'2
Several Short Ads" at
One Cent Per Word.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-01-01

WANTED-At once 20 boys and &c
girls. Cool wages, steady employ
ment. Cumberland Glass Company. y
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-01-01

FOR Reimbursement room, front
Ing on Parks avenue, under Citizens
Dollar Savings Bank.
The San Francisco call., 1906-07-17
SAYS GOD DID NOT
COMMAND HER.
Esther Mitchell Declares
Murder of Her Brother
Was a Deliberate Act

SEATTLE. July 16-For the first
time since the killing of George Mitch
ell by his sister Esther on Tuesday last
the girl today consented to talk. Later
Mrs. Maud Cref1eld. who is held as an
accessory to the murder, also con-
sented TO an interview. Both say
they will refuse to plead insanity.
Religion had nothing to do with the
killing Of my brother" declared Esther.
He ruined my character and killed a
man, and jury refused to punish him.
killed him for these acts. God did not
command me. Mrs. Crefield and my
self laid our own plans. I am not iny
sane and will not plead insanity to
escape punishment. My act was de-
nberate. I Will take the consequences.
1 would like to see my other two
brothers. I have been told they re-
fuse to come to the Jail. I think
they should. 1t makes little difference
whether the court appoints our attor-
ney or not. 1 have no money myself
and if an attorney would try to make
me plead insanity 1 do not want him."
Mrs. Creffield said: II do not care
to talk about our religion. Many lies
have been told about 1t, but it is too
late to correct them. Please say re-
ligious motives had nothing to do with
our planning the death of George. 1
know none OF the men who have Of
fered US defense. I suppose we will
accept defense il the court appoints
a lawyer. l certainly am not insane"
The San Francisco call., 1906-07-17
Corporation Shoulders the
Responsibility for
Disaster.

SALISBURY. England. July 1e.-The
g tCoroner's inquest into the cause of the
wreck at Salisbury, whereby twenty
Ave lives were lost, resulted in a YER
dict today that the dera1lment Of the
train was due 10 the high speed with
which il was running and which was
contrary TO the companys orders.
In a rider to the verdict it was de-
ciared that the drivers OF trains not
stopping at Salisbury should have their
attention drawn 10 the regulations,
which was not done in this case. The
Jury declined TO allow the verdict to
be recorded as one OF accidental death.
saying il considered a certain amount
OF blame attached to the company as
well as TO the engine-drivers.
During the inquest counsel for the
London and Southwestern Railroad an
nounced that the railway accepted full
responsibility for the accident and all
the legal consequences resulting from
4 Il, adding that he hoped this statement
would reduce the time occupied by the
inquest.