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The National tribune., 1907-10-24
IMPORTANT CHANGE.
BnllinGer Makes Radical
Change In Time Required for Actual
Residence Upon. HOmextead Entries.
Full Text Of Ruling.

The most important ruling that has
been issued from the Land Office for a
long time was made public by Commits
sioner Ballingcr this week. 1t makes
a radical change in the time necessary
to reside upon homesteaded land for
Communication purposes,
By circular Instructions just issued
the Commissioner OF the General Land
Office. with the approval of the Secre-
tary of the Interior. has advised the
local land officers thruout the Public
Land States of change in ruling with
regard to homestead entries commuted
to cash under the Communication clause
of the homestead laws.
It was believed that under the old
construction of the communication pro-
vision of the homestead law, which rec
ognized constructive residence, persons
desiring to secure public lands for
speculative purposes were furnished
with inducements and facilities not
found under other land laws. and thai
a large percentage of the homestead
entries commuted to cash were, in their
first inception, made for the purpose
only of securing title to the land and
not with the view of obtaining home
for the sole use and benefit of the en-
tryman, which was the primary object
of the homestead law, which donates
homes to the citizens of the United
States in order to advance the general
welfare by inducing residence and cul-
tivation of such lands as are adapted
to agricultural purposes.
BY the ruling just announced no
communication proof offered under a
homestead entry made on or after Nov.
II, 1907, will be accepted unless such
proof shows that the entryman has, in
good faith, actually resided upon and
cultivated the land embraced within his
entry for the full period of at least Ii
months thus doing away with the con-
structive residence" period heretofore
recognized.
The ruling just announced, however.
will not affect homestead entries made
prior to Nov. 1, 1907, and commuted to
cash il, when proof is made, 1t is sat-
isfactorily shown that the entryman es-
tablisbed actual residence on the land
embraced within his entry within six
months from date of entry, in which
case he may be credited with construc-
tive residence from the date of entry.
but in this connection the entryman
must show that his residence once es-
tablished was maintained in good faith
for such period as when added to the
period Of constructive residence will
The National tribune., 1907-10-24

This b e handsome bisque talking doll 10
the girls delight. II has beautiful curly
hair, pretty rosy cheeks. red lips, and II
nearly half yard tall. 1t says mama and
papa, goes to sleep, and when It WAGES Up,
opens It's eyes, just as natural as life.
Dolly is magnineently dressed in silks and
satins, and you can dress and undress her,
take OF her beautiful hat, shoes and stock
ings, and play with her Just IS IL she wers
a real baby. You will be more than de-
lighted with this magnificent present, and
tt ia absolutely free.
The National tribune., 1907-10-24
CHEAP VIRGINIA FARM.

I40-acre FARM mile from Chatham, Virginia, on
the Southern Railway. This Is prime tobacco farm
but owing its proximity to Chatham, the County
Seat especially suitable for the dairy business.
There Is dairy farm Chatham. farmers giving
their main attention to the raising of tobacco A
profitable business can be secured at from tho
sale of milk. There Is small dwelling and q cabin
of four rooms for tenant or help, tobacco barns,
stables wass,n she'd etc Pasture lot incosed with
s7-inch American WIRE fence; wood and water in
abundance Price 1896; one-third down: balance to
suit. For further particulars address N. ". RICH
ARDS. Washington. ID. g.. quoting file No. l77l0.
The National tribune., 1907-10-24
Oldest COmra,le.

Comrade G. T. Hanson, Woodford,
Me. sends The National Tribune n
newspaper excerpt, dated Rutland, VT,
having a brief biography of Comrade
Rev. Leonard Dolph, who was born in
1906 at Crown Point, NJ Y. He became
preacher of the Gospel when a young
man, having worked on a farm and
learned the trade of cooper He was
ordained minister In the Wesleyan
Methodist Church in 1896. He was
married in 1925 to Maria Taylor at
Crown Point. After a widower's life
of three years he married Miss Mary
J. Ames He had 10 children by his
first wife and seven by his second wife
He has SO grandchildren. He enlisted
as private in Co. f, 1Ssth N. Y. an.1
served as Chaplain of the regiment
without commission until discharged for
disability.
Willard L. Cook, Fishers Landing,
N. Y, asks admission into the ranks
of the oldest. He was born July 80,
1923, in Ellisburg, N. ", and enlisted
in Co. B, oath n. Y, in October, 1861.
He served until discharged in Septem-
ber. 1852, by reason of the loss of his
right arm from a gunshot wound re-
ceived at the second Bull Run. He
walked five miles in the forenoon of
his birthday and felt all right.
The National tribune., 1907-10-24
EXTRA alFT ron MAMMA

You can also give your mamma beautiful ring
as an extra gift If YOU will write at once. This
is nine stone ring, three large ruby doublets
and six fToss ed pearls Eiyen extra IL you'll write
at once. This beautiful ring is extra and in ad-
dition to thc other three presents.
The National tribune., 1907-10-24
Big FREE Shaggy,
Grunting, Teddy Bear

Teddy Bears are the great popular craze. The girls
play with him. carry him to school, and give Teddy
Bear parties. Even the grown up ladies' carry him
around. for he fs AL tho rage everywhere. Some of
S2s each. but am giving bear away that have
had made specially for me, with which you will be
delighted 1t has all tho teatu. OF the big expeu-
siye bears. ard ans girl vonld be proud TO own It,
IL Is 4 big brown shuSgy bcEr, and have had him
made with special movable ard legs that ne
In all sorts of cosieal positions, Just II he
really alive. He has Jet black syss, and Is real lie
locks like tho little cub hears you in the parks
at she circus. By ins. giving him little squeeze ho
YCri have more fun with Teddy than You
eygr owned. This Is the rea. Teddy Bear girls, OF
Which you have heard much, and want to give
him to you absolutely free Su Gig YOU WOULD not
refuse ths. Teddy Boar when you can get aim for
nothing.
once You will be surprised how easy It Is to get this
bear and al o the handsome doll and tea SET that
offer. give all three presents and also pay express
ctares, so thai they d. not cost cent OF your
money. send You all three Mt once, so just
stop and think all IT, 1t going To get from Ii
cspt for The fsct that do IL TO advertise my
Eioth business. wsut every girl to know ana
SIS eood word for Ef. and have stopped At
peBse To get the very best Teddy Bear the very
sifisoinest Riy roB aud tho srry fnesthina Tea
Set that possibly cad. f6r uoing this iittis favor
Car that will not cost you cent vi your
tsiri. Just Imagine. the fEn yo,i can hsye with all
three or these beautiful pressntS-tlte big doll the
shasgy. gruutfns Teddy bear spi TIE handscme
vhers delighted wtif these pre-en,s. Don: fail
to write me- as trey cost you absolutely nothing
inst serd ysur and address, that's al. Do
1t today, now, tf.ts rer5 rnrrsont.
The National tribune., 1907-10-24
GIVE ALL 8 PRESENTS FREE!

To little girl Tor big girl etherl who will show fine
negbors You don't have these
pictures, nehbors
grand oer Mr. Bowen has they will all
pictures
each and easily dispose
ready the wall in parlor r sitting
Idont Charge anything for the
and fry and what do and can't sell them
they be returned AMI harm DONE However know bright
fr presents without trouble whatever Just think
doi
ana all for this i'le work the most offer
once @ get me plcir As aye given them all
charges them they will . penny
Write y and be tie FIRST neshborhood these
beautiful ;Tee gifts.
PARENTS g should their children
ssGa tea
than merely from other
without In
be disposed of
Costs
nothing to not wrte today.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1907-12-11
CHAPTER TX.
The Attack on the Lazy S.


1t was late. The August night was
cool and sweet after a weary day OF
intense heat. The door was thrown
wide open. 1t was good to feel the
night air creeping into the sitting
room. There was no light within; and
without, nothing but the brilliant stars
in the quiet, brooding Sky. Williston
was sitting just within the doorway.
Mary, her hands clasped idly around
her knees, sat on the doorstep,
thoughtfully staring out into the still
darkness. There was stir.
Bedtime, little girl" said Willis
ton.
Just minute more. daddy. Must
we have a light? Think how the
mosquitoes will swarm. Let's go to
bed in the dark
We will shut the door. and next
summer little girl. you shall have
your screens. | promise that always
leaves us alone
Had it not been so dark, Mary could
have seen the wistful smile on the
thin scholarly face. But though she
could not see it, she knew it was
there. There had been fairer hopes
and more generous promises in the
past few years. They had all gone
the dreary way of impotent striving,
of bitter disappointment There was
little need of light fer Mary to read
her fathers thoughts.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1907-12-11
PUBLIC NOTICE

To Whom it May Concern:
You are hereby notified that ] re-
linauish herewith any claim to the
earnings of my son. Waldo Talcott. a
minor. and further that l refuse any
responsibility for future contract or
Indebtedness made by him.
Mrs. Sarah Johnson,
4s-2t Denison. Iowa, Dec. 2. 1907
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1907-12-11

A snap for quick sale. 100 acre
farm one mile from town good house.
barn. double cribs. new hog house.
10 acres hog tight fence. worth SIS. 90
per acre, for quick sale SGT. so. Write
M. B. Nelson Arion. Iowa. for more
particulars. Soft.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1907-12-11

Fastje for fine furniture. Call at
shop and see for yourself. 42-tf.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-05-15
THE IDAHO TRIALS.
Labor Leader on Trial for the Muir
der Of Ex-Gov. Steunberg.

Boise, Idaho, May 9.-At 10 o'clock
today Nm. D. Haywood, secretary
and treasurer of the Western Fedora
ton of Miners, was placed on trial for
the nureder Of former Governor
Frank Steunberg, on the night of
Dec. 3, 1905. There was not the
slightest trace Of nervousness about
the defendant, who appeared con-
scious Of his innocence. The counsel
for the defense Included Jas H. Muir
ply, of Denver, chief attorney of
record, E. F. Richardson, C. S. Dar-
row, Of Chicago, who has served un-
ion labor in many instances, Fred
Miller, of Spokane, John E. Nugent,
of Boise. For the prosecution are K.
H. Hawley, chief counsel, and sena-
tor ". E. Borah, Of Idaho, and asso-
ciated with the prosecution are O. NJ.
vanduyn and ". A Stone. No So
ciaIist meetings will be permitted dur
ing the progress Of the trial.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-05-15
susruERroN.s scHooL BUILDING
Corner Stone Of Handsome New Edi-
fee to Be Laid Tomorrow.

Sumerton, Nay s.-The following
programme will be rendered at the
laying of the corner store Of the new
school building on Friday. the 10th
instant:
Prayer-Rev. J. y. Tolar.
Laying of Corner stone-By Sum
merton Lodge, a. F. NJ.
song-America-By the School.
Introductory Address-Rev. John
Kershaw, Jr.
Address-Prof. Jno. G. Clinkscales.
Song-.'Tis Morn" = Summerton
Choral Society.
4 Address-Prof. Hand.
Benediction-Rev. W. S. Porter
Dinner on the ground, free to all.
The following committee on re-
freshments and arrangements:
T. S. Rogan, chairman; W. W. An
derson, c. NJ. Davis, J. D. Rutledge,
l. T. fischer, ]. R. Dingle, j. NJ. Da-
Wis, J. @. Mathis, F. o. Martin, R. j.
Coskrey, c. r. Fielder, ". a. Rich
burg, H. A. Walker, Q. c. scar5or-
ough, j. s. Cantey and a. Plunaer
Burgess.
This will be the greatest education
al rally in the history of sun1merton,
and a large crowd is anticipated. and
preparations are being made accord
ingly
An effort is on foot to get fedora
ton OF townships whereby fund can
be raised TO maintain a high school at
sumn1erton, working under the new
high school law.
If carried out. it will be something
of Which this end Of Clarendon will
well be proud.
The sunlmerton Choral Society
gives an entertainment tonight.
Among the features VIII be male
and female vocal quartettes and solos,
also instrumental music.
The chorus from .'The Holy City
will be among the numbers upon the
programme
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-05-15
CLEMSON AGRICULTURAL COL
LEGE.
Scholarship and Entrance Examina
ton to Freshman Class


The examination for the award Of
scholarships from Sumter County and
ADMISSION TO FRESHMAN CLASS
HiIl be held at the County Court
House on Friday,Ju 5, at 9 a. m.
Applicants for scholarships may Sc
cure blank application forms from
the county superintendent Of Educa-
tion. These blanks must be filed out
properly and fled with the county
Superintendent before the beginning
OF the examination. Those taking
the examination for entrance to the
Freshman class and not trying for "a
scholarship should file their applica-
ton with President Nell. The schol-
arships are worth 500 and free tut
ton. One scholarship student from
each county may select the Textile
course, others must take one of the
Agricultural courses. Examination
paper will be furnished, but each ap-
plicant should provide himself with
scratch paper. The number Of schol-
arships to be awarded will be an
nounced later.
P. H. NELL, President,
Clemson College, S. C.
II
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-05-15
SaERIFFs SALE.

BY virtue OF sundry executions for
taxes, issued Dy the County Treasur-
er Of Sumter County, and directed to
me as Sheriff the following parcel
Of land or so much thereof as may be
necessary to pay the taxes ard costs
thereon, will be sold at public outcry
in front Of the Court House, Sumter,
S. c., on Monday, the first day of.
June. next. 1867, or tie day follow
ing, between the hours Of Il a. M,
and p. m., purchasers to nay for
papers:
All that lot OF land situate IN state
burg township, Sumter counsy, in me.
State of South Carolina, containing
Two (21 acres, with three buildings
situated thereon, bounded on the
north and east by lands of Mrs Ma
ricn Pinckney. south by public road
leading to Ciaremont, west by Cam.
der branch of Southern Railway, lev
led upon and to be sold as the prop
ecty of Mrs. Rosa G. Jackson, at the
suit Of the State for taxes.
H. EPPERsoN,
Sheriff Sumter County.
E27s22
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-05-15
WAR CORRESPONDENCE.
Sherman and Hampton Exchange
Sharp Letters-Scene Near Ches-
teryille and Feasterville

GA Georgia Colonel" sends the fol-
lowing to the Sunny South:
I find in the old war scrapbook the
following interesting correspondence
that passed between General Sher-
man and General Wade Hampton:
Headquarters Military Div. Of the
Miss.
"In the Field, Feb. "a, 1865.
Lieutenant General Wade Hamp-
ton, Commanding Cavalry Forces, c.
S. A.-Genecal: 1t is officially report
ed to me that our foraging parties
are murdered after captrue, and Ia
beled, Death to all Foragers.' One
instance Of a lieutenant and seven
men near Chesterville, and another
of twenty near ravine, eighty rods
from the main road, about three miles
from Feasteryille. I have ordered a
similar number of prisoners in our
hands to be disposed of in like man
ner.
hold about 1000 prloners cap
,ured in various ways. and can stand
It as long as you, but hardly think
these murders are committed with
your knowledge and would suggest
that you give notice TO the people at
large that every lie taaen by thel2
simply results IN the death Of one OF
your Coafederates.
.'Of course, you cannot question my
right 70 forage on the country. The
manner Of. exercising varies with
circumstances, and il tie civil au-
Jhorities VIII supply my reouisi-
5ions. viii forbid al foraging. But
r and no civil au .horities who can
respond i calls Ior forage or pro-
visions. and therefore mast collect Of
The people. 7 have no doubt this is
the occasion OF much misbehavior on
the part Of oGs men, but cannot
permit an c2e2y to judge or punish
with wholesale murder.
Personally, I regret the bitter
feelings enScnde by this war, but
they were to be expected. and l
simply allcge that taose who struck
the first blow, and made war inevita-
bic. ought not With fairness to re-
proach us for the natural conse-
quences. merely assert our war
right TO forage, and my resolve to
protect my foragers, to the extent of
life for life. I am with respect,
H.Yol-r obeaient servant,
(Signed) .W. T. sherman,
Major General L s. A."
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-05-15
Aao.!1cr Dance in 8rinolv Hall.

The reg,c,.ls,:. weekly informal dance
was sivea il the Armory Hall last
night. The night being a good one,
there was & large crowd out. The
german was danced as usual f.om II
20 o'c!a led by a:r. II. ?. Noses.
There wer9 several visiting young Ia
dies. and every one enjoyed the even
ing to the fullest extent.
The next VIII be given on the 22d
Of May, which VIII De the last one
given until the 9Th o. June. on &C
count OF the complimentary dance to
be given in honor of graduating class
Of 1907, by the Sumter Light Infant
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-05-15
IMPORTANT NOTICE.

Subscribers are requested to ex-
anime the labe, on their papers,
which show the date to which the
subscription has been paid. Those
who ind that they are in arrears are
requested to call and settle or remit
at the earliest convenient date. The
amount that each subscriber owes is
small, but in the aggregate the
amount due US for subscription is
quite large and we need the money.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-05-15

Blotches, pimples, fiesh worms,
black heads. are unsightly and denote
impure blood HOLSTERS Rocky
Mountain Tea will drive them away,
carrying people clear to the top floor
Of health and happiness. 35 cents, Tea
or Tablets. Cnina's Drug store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-05-15

The spartanburg Journal gives the
following as the line up Of the Spar
tanburg team:
sitton, pitcher: Eskride, outdeld;
Johnson. indeld; Hoops, pitcher;
Martin. infeld; McKennon, pitcher;
weideman, infelo; Justus, infeld;
Cran&ston. infeld: McMakin, pitcher
ana outGeld: Coles, outGeld The To-
eais viii begin the season with the
above players, but as the season ad-
vances and it becomes necessary to
strengthen the team McMailin viii
not hesitate TO do 50. The fans Of
spartanbnrg want team that viii
play good ball, and are looking to the
manager to provide the artists.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-05-15
Major General I. s. ~"

Headquarters III the Field Feb.
p. 1S65.-Major General Sherman,
United states .Army-General: YOU
communication Of t,e 9th instant
reached me today. it YOU state
that it has been officially reported
that yoar foraging parties We're mur-
dered after capture, and you go on to
say that YOU had ordered a similar
number Of prisoners in our hands to
be disposed Of in like manner. That
is to say. YOU nave ordered num-
Der of Confederate soldiers to be
murdered.
you characterize your order in
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-05-15
E. Sutton has been arrested i

&. l.. Sutton E2S been arrested III
Barnweii for collecting premiums for
a swindling Insurance company.
The diocesan council Of the Epis-
copal church is in session in Colunl-
bia. Bishop Capers Presiding.
Another man has been arrested in
Columbia charged with Knowing
something about the holdup and
murder Of Westcott.
The German schuetzenfest at Char
lesion has closed. The next meet Will
probably be held at Los Angeles. Cal.
b. r. Taylor of Columbia has been
appointed member OF the State
house grounds commission to sue
ceed W. a. Courtenay, resigned.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-05-15
Commencement Season.

The Sweet Girl Graduates already looking around locating
era for their Graduating Suits and those who
be members of he graduating class
the best possible advantage such White Blue
and Pink will of be the shades used with former
mating and have excellent Of material full
line of colors to select from.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-05-15


made an offer, which was accepted
and transportation TO Sumter asked
for. 4 railroad ticket was wired him
and if he does not report here in a
day or two an investigation will be in
order.
The following players have report
! cd to Manager Gunter since Saturday:
Weatherlv. McLaurin, Tribble and
Tarrer.
Murrow and Lindsay are expected
tonight.
Lanham and Bunno should report
within the next few days and there
are still few other men. who are
candidates for trycut, to arrive dur
ing the week.
From the State.
Gus Bunno will play again with
orangeburg this season. Tydeman
and DeArmand are already on the
lots and have begun practice in earn
est with the Others. a player now
wearing a Savannah uniform viii
soon be wearing one with Orange
burg across the shirt, it is learned.
Harvey Cabaniss Will not play with
spartanpurg this year The Newber-
ry college catcher is now a professor
in the college where he graduated
ana will not give up his d'.ties there
to play league ball He would make
somebody a good one. There isn't a
faster man in the league than Cab >
spartanburg is claiming Crouch,
who has signed to play with Darling
ton. The sparsanburg club claims 70
have made a verbal contract with
Crouch before he was signed by the
down-country team. According TO the
agreement all verbal contracts We're
considered binding. provided they
were made before the league was ad-
| 1aitted to the protection Of the ma
tional association.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-05-15

orangeburg claims to have signed
Bunno, the fast pitcher that was with
that team last season, but Manager
Gunter Will have something to say
about Bunno before he can put on the
Orangeburg uniform. Bunno applied
10 Manager Gunter for place, was
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-05-15
THEsTATE0F OF SOUTH CAROL INA,
COUNTY OF SUMTER.

By ;Thos. E. Richardson, Esq, Probate
Jadge.
Whereas, Amy Jefferson made suit to me
to grant her Letters of Administration
the Estate Of and effects of ". Pinckney
Davis, deceased, with his will annexed.
These are therefore to cite and admon-
ism all and singular yhe kindred and credit
ors Of the said ". Pinckney Davis, late
of said county and State, deceased, that
they be and appear before me, in the Court
of Probate, to be held at Sumter c. a.,
on the 18th day of May, 1907, after publ
cation thereof, at II o'clock in the fore
noon, to show cause, if any they have,
why the said Administration should not
be granted.
Given under my hand, this 3oth day Of
Apri', A. D. 1902.
THos. E. RICHARDSON,
5-1-2t Judge of Probate.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-05-15

A girl who has fallen heir to one of
these Rocky Mountain Tea complex
ions is to be envied. Girls whose
mothers and grandmothers took Hol-
listers Rocky Mountain Tea conveyed
blessing on their children. China's
Drug Store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-05-15

There will be chang two
made in the proposed schedule Of the
league. AS the schedule should per-
nit Of just 80 games the game, sched-
uled for July will perhaps be cut
out, as two games are slated for the
Fourth, and that makes 81 games
scheduled. Several other changes are
being considered.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-05-15

The boarG of visitors of the cita-
del Academy win meet on May 21st
in Charleston to hear the case Of the
Young men who were recently ex-
PEELED.
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the farmers in Sum
ter county to know that we can in
sure their cotton against destruc-
ton or damage by hail. $40 in
surance per acre will cost soc. per
acre. Citizens Insurance Agency,
Phone I4S. 5-S-6t-