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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-01-09

There seems to be a strong sentl-
ment in favor Of sending q delegation
from the Chamber Of Commerce to
meet the New York financiers, who
are promoting the South Carolina
Public Service Corporation, in
Charleston Friday night. They will
be entertained at smoker by the
Commercial Club Of Charleston that
evening, and the Sumter Chamber OF
Commerce has been invited to send a
delegation. President Haynsworth Of
the Chamber of Comerce should get
three or four representative business
men to accompany him to Charleston.
If the plan to build the electric rail-
way from Charleston to Augusta, Co
lunbia, Charlotte and other points is
carried out Sumter should be in the
picture, and by sending a delegation
to Charleston Friday the Chamber Of
Commerce may inaugurate a move
ment that will be of great benefit to
Sumter. OF course there is as yet no
guarantee that the extensive plans OF
the Public Service Corporation Will
be carried out, but there is a strong
probability that they will materialize.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-01-09
The New Years Ball.

The New Years ball given last
evening by the members Of the Sum-
ter German club was one Of the most
successful and enjoyable dances ever
given in Sumter. There was a large
attendance, the floor was in perfect
condition and the music, which was
furnished by Prof. Schumacher's or
chestra, was grand and inspiring. A
delightful supper was served at 1890
clock, the success Of which was
materially added to by the presence
of Is charming young girls Of the
city, who waited on the tables in the
most graceful manner.
Messrs. J. II. Levy, Jr., and r. D.
Graham marched the dancers
through many new and intricate
figures in the german.
The dance throughout was a de-
cided success, and met with the most
hearty appreciation Of all who attend
ed
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-01-09
DEATH OF DIR. j. W. HUDSON.
He Was One of Sumter County's Old
est Physicians.

Mayesville, Jan. 4.-Dr. J. W. Hud-
son, one of the Oldest and most prom
inent physicians Of the county, died at
8 o'clock tonight. The funeral ser
vices will be held at Mayesville Pres
byterian church Sunday morning at
11.30 o'clock. Interment will be in
Mayesville cemetery. The services will
be conduted by Rev. DR.. Mckay.
DR.. Hudson was about Is years old,
and has spent the larger part of his
life in the vicinity of Mayesville. He
was greatly beloved and honored as a
valued citizen by all who knew him.
He was nephew Of Mr.. Hudson, the
celebrated head Of the old Mount
Zion College at Winnsboro, S. C. DR..
Hudson was a first honor graduate Of
the Citadel in a class embracing
number of the most prominent men
of the time in this State-Ex-Gov.
Johnson Hagood, Gen. John Bratton
and Col. John P. Thomas being
among the number. He was twice
married, his first wife being Virginia
Wilson, daughter Of Mr.. Sam Wilson,
and also niece of Rev. DR.. Leighton
Wilson; and his second wife was Miss
Alice Wilson Of Sumter.
Three children by the first marriage
and one by the last survive him.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-01-09

another school building will be an
absolute necessity when the fall term
opens in September next, If the in
creased enrolment is to be provided
for. Both buildings are now crowded
almost to their capacity and few more
pupils could be crowded in. With this
condition confronting the schooi
board steps should be taken at once
to provide another school building be-
fore fall.
The Linson Lumber Company
which recently acquired the Dixie
Lumber Company by purchase, has
large force Of hands at work at the
mill, near the Southern depot, giving
the plant thorough overhauling. The
saw mill, which was burned few
weeks ago, will be replaced with a
large double-deck mill Of large ca
nacitv. The Linson company will ex-
tend the business in all lines and the
daily output of~the plant will be much
larger than heretofore.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-01-09

Mr.. Abe Ryttenberg, who returned
from Savannah this morning after
a stay of ten days. witnessed the mu-
nic;pal election yesterday and his ac-
count Of it is amusing. He says that
the two candidates for mayor had
their supporters corralled the night
before and yesterday morning march
ed them to the polling place with
brass band at the head Of each pro-
cession. At the polls the voters were
lined up in two rows and they were
voted in turn. The tickets were OF
different sizes and as each man voted
he was checked off by the watchers
who were on hand to represent and
look after the interests Of the two
candidates. The manner of conduct
ing an election in Savannah indicates
that the commercial spirit permeates
municipal politics in that part OF
Georgia.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-01-09
A LOVELY WEDDING.
Miss Melton Became Bride of w. j.
McKain Of Sumter.

A lovely home wedding took place
Tuesday morning when Miss Rosa
Lee Melton, daughter Of Rev. and
Mrs. n. K. Melton Of this city, was
married to W. James McKain OF
Bishopyille, S. C. The bride was
beautifully robed and with her maids,
Miss kathleen Melton and Miss Chris
tine billiard, made a most handsome
annearance. Mrs. W. 3. Patton OF
Cross Anchor was dame of honor
and little Margaret Diliard carried
the ring. Hon. Claude Melton OF Co
1umbia, and DR.. A. H. Brown, OF
Sumter, were the groomsmen. The
bride entered on the arm OF her
brother, Prof. w. NJ. Melton of Cross
Anchor and the groom was escorted
by Mr.. W. D. Mcleod of Sumter.
Just before the bridal party enter
ed Miss Florence Wilson of Green
will in a most charming manner gave
piece of lovely vocal music which
was followed by an unusually sweet
rendition of Mendelssohn's Wedding
March by Miss Virginia McIlwain OF
this city.
A large number Of friends and rel
atiyes were present to witness the
ceremony, which was impresslveiy
performed by Rev. ". A. MassaDeau
of Central Methodist church.
Among those out Of the city pres
ent were Miss Wood, Miss Florence
Moody and Donal James Of Greer
Mrs. A. L. Livingston sof Woodford'
and Mrs. w. M. Reed Of North, S. c.
The many lovely presents by friends
and relatives was a splendid express
sion Of love and kind wishes.
A line of handsome teams drew
the bridal party and friends to the
station. The bride and groom Will
have lovely reception accorded
them at Sumter.-Spartanburg Jour-
nal Jan. 5th.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-01-09
NOVEL CURE FOR COLDS.
Healing Medication that is Breathed,
Giving Quick Relief.

It seems just as ridiculous to put
cold in the head or lungs as It does to-
go out in the rain if we want to keep
dry. -
The fact that many people right q
! Sumter cough and hawk and snufEe:
for days and weeks after they treat q
cold with the usual stomach dosing
shows how valueless are the ordinary
cough and cold cures.
The right way to cure a co;d in the
head or a cough and irritation in the
throat and lungs, is by breathing
Hyomei's medicated air. Put a few
drops Of Hyomei in the neat pocket
inhaler that comes with every outfit
ar breathe this healing air for few
tires and immediate relief will be
noted. The medication goes right to
the spot where the disease germs are
located and renders them harmless in
the future.
At the same time the soothing and
healing effects of Hyomei on the irri-
tated mucous membrane give quick
relief, and the cough or cold is brok-
en- up.
The best evidence of the great val
ue Of Hyomei in curing coughs, colds
and all bronchial troubles is the fact
that J. F. W. DeLorme gives an abb
solute guarantee with every outfit he
sells, that if it does not give satisfac-
ton, the money will be refunded
A complete Hyomei outfit, consist
ing Of bottle Of Hyomei, the inhaler
and a medicine dropper, costs but 81.
while extra bottles Of Ryomei, if need
ed, can be obtained for only SO cents
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-01-09
CITY BONDS RETIRED.
City Treasurer Hurst Pays OF Part
Of Bonded Debt.

The bonded debt of the city was re-
duced by s1,50O, and the debt Of the
school district Of the city Of Sumter
was decreased by $4,000 today, City
Treasurer Hurst redeeming bonds to
that amount held by the First Ma
tional Bank, using the sinking fund
on hand for that purpose.
II the financial policy now being
pursued by Treasurer Hurst is con-
tinued the old bonded debt Of the
city will be gradually eliminated.
The city bonds retired by Treas
urer Hurst belong to the $4,000 re-
funding bonds of 1904, which were
issued to redeem the old town hall
bonds, which were issued originally
away back in the 70's, and reissued in
1884, again in 1894, and last in 1904,
On January 1st last year Treasure;
Hurst retired $1,000 Of this issue and
today he retired $500. This is the
first effort that has ever been made
to reduce or pay off this old debt.
On January 1st, 1903, $4,000 in
bonds were issued to provide funds to
erect the High School building. In
May, 1905, Treasurer Hurst retired
$4,000 Of the issue, on January 1st,
1906, $1,000, and today $4,000, aaak-
ing a total of $4,000 of the $ 1000
issue that has been retired, within
four years from the date of issue.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-01-09
Annual Bank Statement.

The Bank Of Sumter is sending ons
to its stockholders the annual state
ment showing the condition Of the
bank at the close of business Decen-
Der 31st, a copy of which is publish-
ed in this issue. The bank has de-
posirs exceeding 100000 and the
cash on hand is s134,585.63, and ins
other respects the condition is salts.
factory. During the year the sur
plus has increased $4,000 and the us
ual semi-annua1 dividends of per
cent. have been paid.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-01-09
Death of Mr.. W. I. Mathis.

Mayesville, Jan. s.-Mr. W. I.
Mathis, a young married man of this
place, died this morning after a
months illness from typhoid fever
contracted while nursing his wife
during six weeks illness from the
same cause.
Mr.. Mathis leaves very sick wife
and three children besides number
of brothers and sisters, to mourn his
untimely death.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-01-09
BISHOP DUNCAN ILL.

spartanburg, Jan. 7.-Bishop W.
W. Duncan Of the Southern Methodist
church is quite i'll at his home in this
city. For some time he has been in
disposed and lately his illness has TAX
en- a serious turn. His condition is
precarious and there are doubts as to
his recovery.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-01-09

Still Considered to be Very ILL.,, But
There is Hope For His Recovery.
Spartanburg, Jan. S.-The condi-
ton of Bishop ". W. Duncan Of the
Southern Methodist church remains
about the same. He is Sill consider
ed to be a very i'll man, although
there is hope held out of his ultimate
recovery.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-01-09
DEATH.

Mrs. Robert W. Jenkins died at her
home about six miles north Of this
city Friday night, Of organic heart
disease. The funeral services were
held at Bethel church, near Oswego,
on Sunday.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-01-09

How much of your life is spent try
ING 10 get well. 1t requires but
month or less to put the average man
or woman on their feet with Hollis
4er,s Rocky Mountain Tea. S5 cents,
Tea or Tablets. China's Drug store
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-01-09

Indigestion, constipation come and
go like rent and tax day and other
sorrows, if you take HOLSTERS Rocky
Mountain Tea, the greatest remedy
known to mankind. 35 cents, Tea or
Tablets. China's rug Store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-01-09
MASTERS SALES.

Master H Frank Wilson made but
two sales of real estate Monday under
order of court, as follows:
Esther McFaddin VS.. Washington
McFaddin, 27 acres of land. Pur-
chased by I. C. Strauss, attorney, for
$50.
.Arabella P. Moses VS.. John L. Par
tin, one lot il city of Sumter. Pur-
chased by L. D. Jennings. attorney,
for $50.
That's the house the doctor built
The biggest one you see;
Thank goodness he don't get our
money,
For we all drink Rocky Mountain
Tea.-China's Drug Store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-01-09

Labor conditions are more satisfac-
torv to farmers this year than for
several year+the lien merchants are
not so eager to take on customers.
Jailer Norris has given up the po-
sition, which he has held for the past
few months, and Mr.. Lampley Hodge
has been appointed in his stead.
The new postofice to be erected on
South Main street will have to be a
pretty nice building to compare fa-
Yorably with the Court house on
North Main.
o'Donnel & Co., who sell an i'm
mense quantity of fertilizers annual
Iy, and are in position TO make the
closest prices to their customers, have
an advertisement today that every
farmer should read with care.
There have been several changes in
the schedule Of the Atlantic Coast
Line passenger trains, the most i'm
portant of which are: Morning train
for Florence leaves at Sol: night
train for Columbia leaves at 9.44.
In view of the fact that the legis-
lature may abolish the State dispen-
sary and provide for county dispensa-
ries, number Of people are trying to
figure out how much profit a county
dispensary would yield in this city as
compared with the $4,000 produced
by the local dispensary under the
present system.
Harmony Presbytery met in the
Presbyterian church Thursday. 1t was
a special meeting, called to dissolve
the pastoral relation between Rev. j.
c. Bailey and the Tirzah, Hebron,
Hepzibah and Wedgefeld churches.
Mr.. Bailey has been pastor Of these
churches for ten years, and his res
ignation is generally regretted.
A number of interested citizens are
beginning to inquire why the City
Council is not doing something to-
ward getting the work on the sewer
age system started. They take the
position that there is no good reason
why a contract should not be let at
once, and this position appears to be
the correct one. What a majority Of
the taxpayers want is the sewerage
system and not quite so much de-
velopment of new streets in the su-
burbs.
Durant's Pharmacy of Columbia
was commissioned on last Thursday.
This concern will conduct a drug
store at the corner Of Main and
Washington streets, in the place for
merly occupied by Dr.. o. F. Hart,
who has moved into the building ad-
Joining the Bank of Columbia. The
capital is $4,000 and Messrs. A. C. and
C. H Durant and ]. o. Muldrow, all
Of Sumter, are the corporators.
Residents of Ward l are inquiring
when the streets, for which they have
been petitioning for many years, are
likely to be opened. The last peti-
ton on the subject filed with City
Council was referred to the proper
committee month or more ago,
81 which time nothing has been
.rd Of it.
Gasoline is advancing in price be-
cause the supply is not equal to the
steadily growing demand, created by
the increasing number Of automobiles
and stationery engines using gasoline
as a fuel. AS the Standard Oil COM
pany controls tt supply there is no
telling to what figure the price may
be advanced, and the repeal of the
tax on alcohol comes just in time to
save the people from exactions Of the
trust.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-01-09
Pension Notice.

The undersigned will be in Audi
tors Office every Saturday during
January next to receive and make ap-
plications for new applicants as re-
quired by law.
W. D. SCARBOROUGH.
Commissioner.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-01-09
Death of Shah OF Persia Announced
in Washington.

Washington, Jan. s.-Mourning will
Be worn by the Persian minister and
the legation staff for six months on
account Of the death Of the Shah. The
flag at the Persian Legation was at
half mast today. The Persian minis
ter predicts that the new ruler will
continue the progressive policy of his
father.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-01-09

According to the estimate prepared
by County Supervisor Scale, the nee
essary expenses Of Sumter county
during 1907 will be s46,150. Of this
amount s12,5O0 will be extraordinary
expenses to be incurred for the heat
ing apparatus, furniture and fixtures
for the new Court House.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-01-09

Health officer Reardon and First
Sergeant Weeks Of the police force
went fishing and hunting in the Wa
teree river swamp Wednesday They
report having had fine sport, but as
Mr.. Reardon brought their fish home
in his pocket and Mr.. Weeks had one
diminutive squirrel it would seem that
they were easily satisfied.
A fiat car heavily loaded with lum-
Der broke down near the cotton mill
on the main line of the Atlantic Coast
Line Wednesday afternoon and the
track was blocked for several hours.
The afternoon trains from Columbia
and Camden were blocked beyond the
wreck and were nearly an hour late
in reaching the depot. A number OF
passengers left the train and walked
to town.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-01-09
FOR SALE.

A limited quantity 4'blight PROOF
Cotton Seed. Price 81 per bushel.
It has been proven by repeated tests
that this variety cotton will grow and
make good crops on land where the
ordinary seed is a complete failure.
E. C. LEE,
Catchall, S. c.
1-9-4t
The Columbus journal., 1907-01-09
The Fly Casting Pretense.

While our knowledge Of these things
does not exact from us an independent
protest against constantly repeated
praise Of the qualities Of trout and Of
fly casting as a means Of taking them.
it perhaps adds to the spirit and en-
phasis of our dissent when We are told
that fly casting for trout IS the only
style of fishing worthy Of cultivation
and that no other method ought to be
undertaken by a true fisherman. This
is one Of the deplOrable fishing affecta-
tons and pretenses which the sensible
rank and file Of the fraternity ought
openly to expose and repudiate. Our
irritation is greatly increased when We
recall tire fact that every n Of these
superrefined fly casting dictatOrs when
he fails to allure trout by his most
scientific casts will chase grassh0ppers
to the point Of prOfuse perspiratiOn and
turn over logs and stones with fever
ish anxiety in quest of worms and
grubs. if happy he can with these save
himself from empty h~andedness. Nei-
Their his fine theories nor his exclusive
faith in fly casting 50 develops his self
denying herOism that he will turn his
back upon fat and lazy trout that will
not rise. - From Grover Cleveland's
'Fishing and Shooting Sketches"
The Columbus journal., 1907-01-09
Conxrat.lati.x Bismarck.

When Prince Bismarck was eighty
years old he received an immense num-
Der of cOngratulatOry birthday mes
sages by wire and post. The staff Of
the tiny ~postOffice ut F~riedrichsruh
was raised to thirty officials for the
birthday week. while the t~elegraphers
had at their disposal five direct wires
to Hamburg and four to Berlin. From
March % to April 1 the number Of tel
egrams received gradually o from
1O2 to 4,122, with 12S.2Gi words. Dur
ing the whole period close upon 1000
kilograms. aggregating nearly half a
million words. were received and for
warded. In the same period there ar
rived 973 ordinary parcels. 2 regis
tered parcels. 995 registered letters and
about 100000 ordinary letters and book
post consignments. The only kilograms
to which immediate answer was neces-
sary were those from royalties. The
only other SO hOnOred was u from
school children in England.
The Columbus journal., 1907-01-09
THE ART OF SEEING.


Study the World and Get m Ed0e0-
ti0n ~ Absorption.
John Wanamaker was nee asked ia
invest In an expedition to recover
doubloons from the Spanish main
which for half q century had lain At
the bottom Of the sea In sunken frig-
ates.
"Young men," he replied, II know Of
q better expedition than this right
here. Near your own feet lie treas
mes untold. You can have them all
by faithful study.
Let US not be content to mine the
most coal, to make the largest lOcomO-
lives. to weave the largest quantities
Of carpets. but amid the sounds of the
pick, the blows Of the hammer, the rat
tie Of the looms and the roar Of the
machinery take care that the immortal
mechanism Of Gods own hand-the
mind il still full trained for the high
est and noblest service"
The ignorant man is always placed
ut q great disadvantage. No matter
how much natural ability one may
have, II he Is ignorant he il discount
ed. 1t Is not enough to possess ability:
1t must be made available by mental
discipline. We ought to be ashamed to
remain in ignorance In q land where
the blind, the deaf and dumb. where
even cripples and invalids, manage to
get q good education. The trouble ID
that many youths throw away little
opportunities for self culture because
they cannot zee great ones. and they
let the years slip BY without any spe-
cial effort at self Improvement until
they are shocked In middle life or
later by waking up to the fact that
they are still ignorant of what they
ought to know.
1t is not absolutely necessary that an
education should be crowded into q
few yecrs Of school life. The best
educated people r those who are
always learning, always absorbing
knowledge from every possible source
and at every opportunity. I know
young people who have aco. .ired a bet
ter education. q finer culture. thrOugha
habit Of observation Or carrying q book
q article in the pocket to read at odd
moments Or by taking courses In cor
respoudence schools than many who
have, gone through college. Youths
who are quick to catch at new ideas
and who are in frequent contact viii,
superior minds not only often acquire
q personal charm, but, even to . Ne
variable degree. develop mental
power.
ne world 70 4 great university.
From the cradle 10 the grave We are a.
ways In Gods great kinderEarten,
where everything b trying to teach
- Id lesson, to give u tn great -
eEet. eome people are always 1t aehool
The Columbus journal., 1907-01-09
FAIR PLAY.

A Pee That h Re0Dee100 ~ A1u00o
All Glasses - Mea.
There is an appeal to which nearly
all classes Of men give Aeed-let -
have fair play. You may address Q
schOOlful Of mischievous boys on tie
beauties of goodness. on the evils q
cruelty or harshness to their fellows.
and they will laugh at you Exhorta-
tons to avoid any abstract evil Or
wrong and appeals to follow any ab-
stract virtue win seem ha1y to almost
any collection Of ordinary. healthy ,and
lusty young boys. but II their sense of
fair play be addressed there ID . reody
response. tsi .
Go among a crowd Of w~har1neess q
lOngshOremen or the toughest and most
reckless sailors. who have neither
home o principles Of any sort. and
talk to them Of the things a. tie hsad
or Of the heart, and they win think
that you are a harmless but quite fu-
tile specimen from crankdom. Try 10
awaken in them u horror u the brutal
ity of their usual life. speak In MOVING
terms Of the force and beauty Of kind
ness or Of virtue o. Of any .attribuNs
OF a polite and civilized society AID
way Of life. and you win be solicjtiue
the wind. talking to q statue, shouting
In the desert. But in the most uneouth
assemblage and In the vilest haunt In
the English speaking world Dention
fair play and found your argument
n your plea on that basis. and tie
eject Is instant and eloquent-FAna-
delphia Ledger. I'D