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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-04-03

them until the new crop comes in
and a 100000 surplus besides, they
will be in a position to dictate prices,
particularly if the crop Of 1907 should
turn out to be as large as the crop of
| 1906. This is the year for the Cotton
Growers association to do its best
work if it is to continue to be a fac
tor in the cotton market.
Senator Foraker and Secretary
Taft who both aspire to leadership IN
Ohio are getting ready for lively
scrap to settle which shall control the
Ohio delegation to the Republican
National convention. While the DEM
occats have no voice in the matter
the people Of the south will, as rule,
hope for Taft victory, for they can
neither forget nor forgive Bloody
Shirt Foraker's persistent and malig-
nant enmity to the south and all
things southern.
The approprlalon made by the
last session of the legislature exceed
the prospective income of the State
for the year by nearly 100000, but
the certainty of a deficit Of this size
did not worry the law makers in the
least and some Of them did their best
to make the deficit even greater by
increasing appropriations all along
the line. Since the adjournment Of
the legislature the franchise tax law
has been taken into the courts and
a recent opinion Of the supreme court
indicates that the act will be declared
void and Of no effect. If this should
be the result Of the test case to be
heard en- the 22d instant the income
of the state will be decreased by full
ly SIS, 900, making the deficit at the
end Of the year greater by that
amount than the already large sum
that the legislature so nonchalantly
disregarded when making appropria-
tons.
The Williamson method Of corn
culture was tried last season by
considerable number of Sumter coun-
ty farmers, and the results were, as
a rule, satisfactory both as to yield
and cost Of the crop. The William
son method will be more generally
adopted this year than last and the
yield of corn in Sumter county should
be noticeably larger than heretofore.
It would be a God send to the coun-
ty if some method could be found to
put a stop to the general use Of west
ern corn and hay.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-04-03
IMPORTANT NOTICE.

Subscribers are requested to ex-
anime the label on their papers,
which show the date to which the
subscription has been paid. Those
who find 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
u., aars-ano We ICED t:,e. money.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-04-03
Superintendent Of Schools Et

Superintendent Of Schools Ed
rnunds, who is circulating the school
bond election petition, finds the citi-
zens unanimously in favor Of the
proposition and has met with no re-
f,1sal of his request for signatures. 1t
is hoped that the new building can be
completed some time next fall.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-04-03

The school children Of Sumter need
another school house. No other argu-
ment is required and on this simple
statement of fact the taxpayers will
vote to issue bonds to provide the
money to build the new school house.
The tangle over the employment Of
an engineer to supervise the construc-
ton of the sewerage system is unfor-
innate and it is to be hoped that a
ay can be found for arriving at a
lust and amicable settlement at an
early a day as possible The compli-
cations that have arisen are due to
znisapprehension Of the facts and Of
the law under which the city must
proceed, ard there should not be any
great difficulty in adjusting the exist
ing differences if all parties Will but
sake a reasonable view of the matter.
Ther is only-one cloud on SrE,ter s
future and that is the lack Of naeisa-
bae river to afford water rate
competition with the railroad, N:
this can be overcome by the constfuc-
ton of an independent railroad or 81:
electric road to some convenient point
on the Wateree or Santee to connect
with a boat line. This is a matter
that the Chamber OF Commerce might
proitably investigate.
If the United States courts should
declare that the agricultural labor
contract law, that has been in opera
zion in this State for number OF
wears. is unconstitutional, farm labor
in this State will be worse disorgan-
5zed and harder to control than ever
nefore for it has been only the feal
~of the chaingang that has kept many
farm hands from jumping their con-
tracts after obtaining an advance or
Sneir wages.
rope respecting the supply of cottor
held in England and on the CONT
zaent be true, the outlook for high
orices for cotton this fall is not en-
zcouraging. If the European splnners
lave enough cotton on hand to carry
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-04-03

The county dispensary board took
stock in the local dispensary early
Monday morning and then Went to
Mayesville to take stock in the dis
pensary there. A monthly stock TAX
ing is required by law. The law also
requires the publication each month
of a statement showing receipts. ex
penditures and profits.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-04-03

The men who compose the stand
ing committees of the Chamber Of
Commerce should be able to do some
thing for the good Of Sumter.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-04-03

The Saa.tee Watchnsan was founded II
1856 aud the True Soathron in 1866. The
Wotchn.aa aud Soutaron now has the com
.bineo circulation and influence Of botn OF
the old papers, and is manifestly the best
advertising medium in Sumter.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-04-03
Sewing Machines:
Married in Bishopville.

Bishopville. April 2.-Mr. W. R.
Law, Jr., and Miss Pansy DuRant
surprised their many friends yester-
day when it was learned that they,
on their way to church, called by the
home of Rev. W. A. Gregg and were
married. Mr.. Law is a son Of one of
the Oldest families of Bishopville and
at present is connected with the de-
partment stores of the Bishopviile
Dry Goods company. Mrs. Law is one
Of the popular young ladies of the
town.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-04-03

Season, sixty day and fifteen day
tickets on sale daily commencing
April 18th, to and including Novem-
her 3Oth, 1907.
Very low rates will also be made for
MILITARY AND BRASS BANDS in uni
form attending the Exposition.
STOP-OVERS will be allowed
on Season, Sixty day and 6f-
teen day tickets, same as on Summer
tourist tickets.
For full and complete information
call on. Ticket Agents Southern Rail
way, or write
R. W. HUNT,
Division Passenger Agent,
Charleston, S. G.
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Crates and Tile.
Pianos and Organs

Pianos ranging
thatth
me
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-03-02
TO APPOINT PROFESSOR.
c. V. cnsachs May Be Made Al Additional
Math Instructor,

The Navy Department has expressed
its approval or a bill providing for
the appointment OF an additional pro-
fessor Of mathematics in the Navy, TO
be assigned to the Naval Academy,
probably AS a professor OF spanish.
The bill is understood 10 be in the
interest OF Prof. e. v. cusaehs, now
a civilian professor of Spanish at the
Naval Academy, and of whom the
Department says: .sHe is eminently
qualified for the desired position. and
his appointment thereto. if made,
would be of benefit 10 the esrvice.
The professorships of mathematics
in the Navy carry with them the rank
of lieutenant. but they are assigned To
different departments and appointed
with reference to the department with
which they will do duty. Thus, the
heads of the departments of modern
languages and of English and Law AT
the Naval Academy are technically
professors Of mathematics, as are
other professors assigned TO different
departments.
Prof. Harry Mel. p, Huse, the pres
ent head of the department. will be re-
turned To the line. from which lie
was taken by special Act Of Congress
some years ago, and will be given sea
duty. This opens the way TO the APP
pointment of a professor Of mathemat-
les to be assigned to this department.
1t is not known whether or not Pro-
fessor Cusachs will succeed Professor
Huse as head Of the department.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-03-02
A BEAUTIFUL CANTATA.
Large Crowd Braves The Rain To Hear
Good Singing.

The sacred cantata Ruth" rendered
by the Annapolis Choral Society at
the First M. Il. Church last night was
a musical treat few Annapolitans have
had. Ii was under the direction Of
Mr.. Daniel :. Sprogle, assisted by tho
Naval Academy orchestra. The ean-
tata was divided into two parts
Part 1, Sorrow; Part III, JOY.
The soloists were Naomi, Miss
Edna Feldmeyer, eontraliO; Ruth,
Mrs. Annie Brewer, soprano; orphn,
Miss katherine larman, soprauo:
Boaz, Mr.. w. Morris Feldmeyer,
bass. Those in the chorus included
Soprano-Miss katherine Feldmeyer,
Miss Esther White. Miss Margaret
Baker. Miss Rosa Taylor, Mrs. Ed-
ward Jewell. Miss George White, Miss
Blanche Richardson, Miss Helen lSeld-
meyer, Miss Nellie Ennis, Miss Helen
White.
Altos-Miss jamie Feldmeyer, Miss
Fannie DuVall, Miss Emma Feldmeye,
Mls. John Rippere, Mrs. w. II.
Feldmeyer.
Tenors Mr.. William IL. Feldmeyor
Mr.. c. l.. Clemson, Mr.. IL. Il. Wallis.
Bassos-Mr. Charles G.. Feldmeyer
Mr.. n. c. Pember, Mr.. George n.
Feldmeyer, Mr.. John RippeIe.
Special mention should be made of
Miss Edna Feldmeyer. Her clear
contralto voice and distinct enuneia-
tion was greatly enjoyed. Mrs. Anna
Brewers sweet soprano and Mr.. W.
Morris Feldmeyer rich bass deserves
some words of praise. The soloists
were all good. The chorus was we'll
balanced and taken as whole Il was
one OF the treats of the season.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-03-02
Observe Texan Independence.
lspecial Correspondence.l

Austin, Tex, March 2.--The seven
ty-first anniversary Of the Texas Dec
laration of Independence was observed
as legal holiday throughout the
state today. Exercises appropriate to
the occasion were held in all the
schools and colleges. The Texas Dec
Iaration of Independence was framed
at washington- the Brazos by con-
vention of delegates assembled there
March /, 36, to plan n provisional
government for what was to be the
Republic of Texas. On the second
day, March 2, the convention and dec
laration were signed. To the people
of Texas this date possesses additional
significance as it is also the anniver-
sary of the birth of General Sam
Houston.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-03-02
To Meet Wife In London.

Lieut.. Joseph NJ. Reeves, one OF the
officer attached to the department of
physics and chemistry, at the Naval
Academy, has been granted leave of
absence and left New York for London
on Saturday last. Lieutenant Reeves
has gone to London for the purpose
OF meeting his family, consisting Of
Mrs. Reeves and two children, who
were detained in Genoa, Italy, by the
severe illness of one of the latter.
The child will be treated al London
and the whole family will come to
Annapolis as soon as the health Of the
child permits. Lieutenant Reeves
has recently been selected as the head
coach or the Naval Academy football
team for next season.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-03-02
Good Response.

Tbs finance committee Of the ire
ms convention arrangements which
~ the past week has been soliciting
Inscriptions for the financing Of the
.asyenfion. continues 10 meet with a
e.5rIv liberal response from the citi-
ems and business and professional
men II Annapolis.
rbe funds which are row being col
s.e,ed viii be used in the entertain
mi Of tthe visiting fremen OF this
..d other states during the early
.srt If June. The city Will be deco
a,ed and extensively Illuminated.
.,tbrr parts of the money being col
leeted will go TO the fund for prizes
in the parades and firemen's compe-
,it,ops. The list OF subscriptions mp
fo date will be given out for publiea-
fion on Monday.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-03-02

Food Commissioner I4add's efforts
for better facilities and larger appro-
priations for the enforcement OF pure
food laws, which he was largely in
strumental in having passed, have met
with great success. The Senate COM
mittee on appropriations has reported
favorably the House bill giving Com
missioner Ladd so. coo 10 carry on his
crusade against impure food products.
Commissioner Ladd's success is in
teresting to Annapolitans, as he some
years ago claimed an Annapolis bride
in the younger daughter Of the late
Daniel Sprogle Of this city.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-03-02
Power Boat Show
Especial CoTwpondence)

Chicago, ILL.,, March 2.--After weeks
of preparation Chicago's second an
nual power boat show opens in the
Seventh Regiment armory tonight to
continue through next week.. In--.the
number and variety of exhibits the
show this year easily eclipses last
years exhibition. Practically every
important concern in the country is
represented. The scores of boats dis
played are of all sizes and kinds and
there is also an elaborate exhibition
of engines and other accessories. The
exhibition, in a word, is clear
demonstration of the great stride made
by the motor boat industry druing
the past year or two.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-03-02
To Assist photographer.

Mr.. Ernest Reppenhagen, of Wash
ington, has been obtained by Chief
photographer Swepson Earl, OF the
Shellfish Commission as an assistant
in the work of preparing the charts o (
oyster surveys. As this work has ac-
cumulated very rapidly and must be
rushed, the board recently authorized
Mr.. Earl to employ another assistant.
Mr.. Rippenhagen is an expert engi-
neer and has been in the United
States Coast Survey.
Mr.. &C. Moore, of North Caro-
lima. has been appointed topographic
craftsman in the Uuited States Coast
and Geodetic Surveysand assigned 70
duty in Washington, in connection
with preparing for publication the
charts showing the natural oyster
beds in the waters contiguous TO
Anne Arundel county.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-03-02
Dinner To "Tody" Hamilton
lspecial Corrspondence.l

New York, March 2.--The Warldorf-
Astoria is to be the .scene tonight of
what bids fair TO be one of the most
notable testimonial dinners ever given
in the metropolis. The guest of honor
will be .'Tody" Hamilton, known
among his friends as one OF the great
est writers of fiction America has ever
produced. though his works find no
place on library shelves. "Tody" is
the press agent OF the Barnum q
Bailey Circus and he is rcirlng after
twenty W Years of serNlce. His
friends IL an ranches of the amuse-
ment world have combined with news
paper men all over the country to give
this dinner, at which there will be
presented to him a substantial testi-
monial.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-03-02
Col. Vim. Heuer Retires.
Especial COrresDOndence.l

Washington, u. c., March 2-.-Col.
William III. Heuer, of the Corps of En-
gineers of the United States army, was
placed on the retired list today on ac-
count of age. Col. Heuer is a native
of st. Louis and graduated from West
Point in 'G5. During his service Of
more than forty years lie WAS engaged
in surveys of the Union and Central
Pacific railways and directed va
rious coast defenses and harbor inn
provements in California, at Key
West, New Orleans and other points.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-03-02

The ST. Johns College track team,
accompanied py big crowd OF en-
thusiastic rooters. left this afternoon
for Baltimore to participate in the
Johns Hopkins indoor athletic meet at
the Fifth Regiment armory there to-
night. Those who went up TO repre-
sent the college were Warfield. g.
Mudd, Crawford, j. Harrison, Stevens.
McAbee and Hall. The FIRST four
men will form the relay team, which
will meet the four from George
Washington University, Washington.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-03-02

Col. O. l.. Helm. L. S. A., retired,
who has been residing in this city for
some time past. shas gone to Pine-
hurst, n. c., to remain during the
month of March, but will return TO
Annapolis after a brief visit to Rich
mond. where he will stop en- route TO
see his sister, the wife of Rear Ad-
miral Webster. Z. S. \ Midship-
man Herbert Helm, Of the Naval Acad-
envy. is son of Colonel Helm.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-03-02
Alabama Anniversary.

birmingham, Ala. March 2.--Obser-
vances were held in many parts of the
state today Of the ninetieth anniyer-
sary Of the organization of the terri
tory of Alabama, which took place on
March 3, 1917. Alabama was admit
ted TO statehood on December IA, 1919,
with population of 1901, which
has increased nearly 500 per cent.
during the past 30 years.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-03-02

At the First NJ. +. Church tomorrow,
Rev. George W. Miller. d. D.. pastor.
will preach both sermons tomorrow.
At the morning service there viii be
a short sermon and Holy Communion.
In the evening the monthly musical
service viii be held. 4 fine program
of music will be rendered by the
choir and the pastor will deliver an
address on ~ Favorite Hymn
Nearer Ny God 10 Thee. 2.30 p.
M, Sunday school; Gas p. M, Fp-
worth League.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-03-02
An0ther Oystermsn,s Meeting.

The PASSPORT Oystermen's Union
will hold another public meeting at
the City Assembly Rooms on Glouces-
ter street on next Tuesday night. Tho
committee in charge OF the arrange-
meI is for these meetings has issued
n call To all persons interested in tho
oyster question to,attend this meeting.
which Will probably be the last pub-
lie one for some time.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-03-02
Todav's Sale.

The ladies of College Avenue Bap-
tist Church are this afternoon holding
a cake, pie, candy and Ice cream
sale in the dining room of the church
building on the corner of College
avenue and st. Johns street. The
sale will be CLOSED with hot supper
tonight. The supper, consisting OF
all sorts OF good substantial edables,
will begin at o'clock.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-03-02

B. G. whitney's magnificent pro-
duction of that delightful musical
satire THE Isle of Bong Bong, !"
which comes 10 the Colonial Theatre
next Saturday afternoon and even
ing, is staged under the personal di-
rection of Herr Gus SohlEe, whose
fame as a creator of striking stage
effects and marvellous chorus groupings
extends across two continents. The
Whitney productions have always
been noted for their excellent chorus
work and 1.-The Isle of Bong Bong is
said to represent the height OF perfec
tion in this particular line.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-03-02

Rev. Thomas r. Holloway, minis
ter. will preach at College Avenue
Baptist Church tomorrow morning
and evening. Morning subject. "The
Angel of Opportunity. After the
sermon the observance OF the Lords
Supper and reception Of new members
viii be held. Evening subject, 'The
Bible on The Lords supper. This
sermon is one of the series on "Why
We Believe What We Believe" For
Baptists and non-Baptists. Noon un-
til | o'clock. Bible School. 4 TO 3
p. M, New.-AIovement Bible Glass.
All persons cordially welcomed to all
announced meetings.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-03-02
The Cuban Press.

The Havana (Cuba) Daily Post OF
Sunday, February "a, has the follow
ing items of interestto Annapolitans
Lieutenant Abbott, of the Signal
Corps, Camp Columbia. came in from
the field TO meet his sister. Mrs. Gage,
of Annapolis, who came in Tuesday
on the sumner. Mrs. Gage is at pres
ent at the Casa Blanca with army
friends.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-03-02

At the morning service tomorrow
at st. Martins German Lutheran
Church the pastor, Rev. Gust Ronte.
will preach his sermon in German.
while at the evening service, at 7.30
o'clock, hs Will preach in English,
his text being from John xii, "A. The
text in the morning will be from
Luke xi, l4-2S. At this service the
installation of the recently elected.
officers of the church will take place.
Sunday-school will be held at 10
o clock a. m. and at 3 o'clock in the
afternoon the monthly meeting of the
officers and members of the congrega-
tion will be held in the Sunday
school room.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-03-02
A Little Miss Halligan.

A daughter was born TO the wife
Of Lieutenant John Halligan, Jr.,
L. $. N, at Washington. d. c., Feb
ruary 5. Mrs. Halligan, before her
marriage, was Miss Katrina Loomis,
daughter of Paymaster Loomis, Z. S.
n, aud a sister OF Mrs. Hamilton
Gale, Rof this city.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-03-02

J. u. Douglas. who recently sue
ceeded Wesley Chase as principal Of
Stanton colored public school in
this city, has severed his connection
with the local Institution and gone to
Baltimore. lie will accept a posi-
ton with the Hyde Training School
at Pennsylvania avenue and Dolphin
streets. that city.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-03-02
Fd.isth Ordination Annivsrsary.

Hamilton. o.. March 2.--The Rev.
G. u. MechliDg, one of the oldest
active ministers in Ohio and for
forty years pastor of the Congrega-
tional Church of this city, Will to-
morrow celebrate the fiftietb anniver-
sary of his ordination. Interesting
exercises viii be held.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-03-02

Miss Blunt has returned from her
visit 10 Pinar del Rio coming in on
Thursday in time 10 form one of box
party at Jai Ali. The other members
were Colonel Sweet, in command at
Camp Columbia; Miss Hagans, Colonel
Pitcher, Colonel Bullard, Captain
Robinson, Miss Burbank, Lieutenant
Abbott, Lieutenant Swift, Mrs. Gage,
Miss Emery and Lieutenant Hobson.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-03-02
Theatre Attractions.

If you want rare treat, don't fail
to see The performance of ''Dorcas''
at the Colonial Theatre this afternoon
and tonight. Everyone in the pro-
duction is an artist in his or her
special line, and Miss Morton the
young star, is winning the approval
of press and public wherever she ap-
pears. "Dorcas'' is full Of bright
lines, funny situations and pretty
music. The plot interests from start
to finish and it is with regret that
the audience sees the curtain fall on
the last act.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-03-02
Servians To Hold Convention.

Chicago, Ill, March Many dele
gates are arriving in Chicago TO attend
the annual national convention OF the
Servian Orthodox Society of the
United States, which will begin its
sessions tomorrow. The society has a
membership of eleven thousand and
aims TO better the condition of the Ser
vians who have emigrated to America.
Sava Radakovitch, of Bessemer, Colo,
is the president and will preside over
the convention.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-03-02

Eastpori 81. Luke's-Third sunday
in Lent. Choral Eucharist and ser
mon at IL n. m. Children's service
and Catechizing. $3.50 p. M, Evening
Prayer and sermon. 4. 30 =. m. Mr..
\. c. Pemher viii sing Lenten solo
ut this service. Senior Guild Tuesday
next at Burnside. 3 p. IN. Junior
Guild AT Chapel $50 p. m. Service OF
song rehearsal Friday 80 r. m.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-03-02

There viii be special services at
Mt. Moriah NJ. T.. Church tomorrow
in honor of 'Women's S Day There
will be special music by female
members of the congregation at all
three services and at the afternoon
session at 3 p. IN. there will be an
address by Mrs. NJ. A. ID. Madre, a
woman lawyer of Washington, ID. G.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-03-02
SUNDAY CHURCH SERVICES.
Hours OF Service And Subjects OF The Sew
cral Pastors Tomorrow.

The services tomorrow in st. Anne 5
Church viii be At a. m. and Ii a.
m, Sunday school AT $50 4. nl. To-
morrow viii be the Third sunday in
Lent. The services nj III. Anne s
chapsl viii be at 5 4. N. and $50 p.
M. Mission sunday school nj , .30p.m.