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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-29
NATIONAL HOME.

Frank T. Leonard left for Boston
Saturday on pass.
Michael Carney reported Saturday
from Il furlough to Boston.
Charles W. Colson has reported for
duty from a fulough to Cherrytield.
James w. King OF the Library went
to Waterville on a pass Saturday.
Edwin a. BuShee reported for duty
Saturday from a furlough enjoyed III
Lynn, Mass.
George W. Smith has returned to the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-29

George W. Smith has returned to the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-29
G.ARDINE.R.
RICHMOND.

sOlft for Interference.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-05-22
MEETING OF B. P. o. E.
orangeburg Entertains the State
Convention of Elks.

Orangeburg. May 15.-The fourth
annual convention of the South Caro-
lima Benevolent and Protective Or
der of Elks met in Orangeburg at
noon today, completed its work and
adjourned this afternoon, but the
delegates and visiting Elks will be
the guests Of the Orangeburg lodge
tonight and tomorrow, SO that the
geater part Of their visit here will be
given to pleasure.
The election of officers resulted as
follows:
President, J. c. Huger, Sumter;
first vice president, F. NJ. Rodgers,
Florence; second vice president, H.
c. Wannamaker, orangeburg; third
vice president, Frank NJ. Petit, Char
lesion; secretary and treasurer, ]. Al
win Bail, Charleston; doorkeeper, A.
McColl, Florence; marshal, James p.
Doyle, Orangeburg.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-05-22
FIGHT THE TRUST.

independent Oil Refners Appeal to
the interstate Commerce commits
SION.
Washington. May 21.-Hoping TO
obtain fair play from the railroads in
its competition with the Standard OIL
Company, the National Petroleum
Association today produced witnesses
and EXHIBITS at public hearing be-
fore the Interstate Commerce Com
mission to show that the association
had suffered unjust rates and other
determinations.
The association includes many OIL
refining firms in Ohio, New York,
Pennsylvania and Canada, which hope
to secure a. ruling from the commits
sion against fifty railroads compelling
them to reduce rates thus enabling
the association to compete with the
Standards pipe lines.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-05-22
Relief From Rheumatic Pains.

*ssI suffered with rheumatism for
over two years says Mr.. ROLAND
Curry, a patrolman, of Key West,
Fla. sometimes it settled in my
knees and famed me so could hard
~ walk, at other times it would be
in my feet and hands so was inca
pacitated for duty. One night when
I was in severe pain and lame from
1T my wife went to the drug store
here and came back with bottle of
Chan, berlain's Pain balm. was rub
bed with Il and found the pain had
nearly gone during the night. kept
on uisng it for little more than two
weeks and found that it drove the
rheumatism away. have not had
any trouble from that disease for over
three months For sale by De-
LorHe's Pharmacy.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-05-22
What is a Democrat?

The New York World has reopened
its puzzle department With the query,
What IS a democrat ?''-aIinneapolis
Journal.
What is a democrat?' queries the
New York World. How long is a piece
OF string ?-AIilwa ukee Sentinel.
The New York Worlds query,
what is a Democrat" has received
no satisfactory answer. Most people
would rather guess on the number OF
beans in jar.-Toledo Blade.
What is a democratic" asks the
New York World. The happy medium
between socialist and an Imperial
ist-Troy Press.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-05-22
Not So Bad.

Hypochondriacal Hubby (who has
Just speculated a pennyworth at a
railway weighing machine)-You will
be very sorry to hear, dove, that ]
have lost seven pounds.
Wife of His Bosom-Gracious good
ness. And I want new bonnet SO
badly.
Hubby tgloomily,-No, no. Several
pounds of flesh, T mean.
wife with intense relief)-oh, is
that all? I wish you would be little
more considerate and not frighten
anyone out Of ones wits about such
trihes.-London T;t-Bits.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-05-22
More News From the New England
States.

,*If any one has any doubt as to the
virtue of Foley's Kidney Cure, they
need only to refer to Mr.. Alvin II.
simpson, of Williamantic, Conn.,
who. after almost losing hope OF re-
coverv. on account Of the failure OF
so many remedies, finally tr1eo fo-
lev,s Kidney Cure, which he says was
..iust the thing" for him, as four DOT
ties cured him completely. He IS
now entirely we'll and free from all
tbe suffering incident to acute kidney
trouble. Sibert's Drug Store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-05-22

*cau at my store, please, for
free sample of DR.. Shops Health
Coffee If real coffee distu:os your
stomach, your heart Or kidneys, then
try this clever coffee imitation. While
DR.. Shoop has very closely matched
Old Java and Mocha Coffee in flavor
and taste, yet he has not even a sin
gle grain OF real coffee in it. Dr.
Shoop's Health Coffee Initiation is
made from pure toasted grains or ce-
reals. with malt, nuts, etc. You Will
surely like Health Coffee. Sold by
Levy & Moses.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-05-22
yyonderful Eczema Cure.

sAour little boy had eczema for five
years" writes Il. A. Adams, Henriet-
ia. Pa. 1.-TWO of our home doctors
said the case was hopeless, his lungs
being affected. We then employed
other doctors, but no benefits result
ed. BY chance we read about Elec-
tric Bitters; bought a bottle and
soon noticed improvement. We con-
tinued this medicine until several
bottles were used, when our boy was
completely cured.'' Best Of all blood
medicines and body building health
tonics. Guaranteed at Sibert's Drug
Store. soc.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-05-22

*When yorr food has not been
prsSerly digested the entire system is
impaired in the same proportion.
Your stomach needs help. Kodol for
indigestion and dyspepsia not only di-
gests what you eat, it tones the stom-
ach and adds strength to the whole
body. Makes rich, pure blood. Kodol
conforms to the National Pure Food
and Drug Law. Sold by all druggists.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-05-22

Sheriff Hunters wife of Ramberg
saved Jail delivery of several prison
ers by bravery. She discovered pris-
oner escaping through window and
stopped him by firing several shots in
his direction.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-05-22
Notice to Our Customers.

I'VE are pleased to announce that
Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs,
celds and lung troubles is not affect
ed by the national pure. food and
drug law, as it contains no opiates or
other harmful drugs, and we recon-
mend it as safe remedy for children
and adults. Sibert's Drug Store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-05-22
Diarrheoa Remedy.

*There is probably no medicine
made that is relied upon with more
implicit confidence than Chamber
lain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy. During the third Of a cen
tury in which it has been in use, peo-
pie have learned that it is the one
remedy that never fails. When re-
duced with water and sweetened 1t is
pleasant to take. For sale by De-
Lorme's Pharmacy.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-05-22

*Kidney complaint kills more peo-
pie than any other disease. This is
due to the disease being so insidious
that it gets a good hold on the sys-
tenn before it is recognized. Foley S
Kidney Cure will prevent the deveI-
opment Of fatal disease if taken in
time. Sibert's Drug Store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-05-22
Sore Nipples.

*Anv mother who has had expert
ance with this distressing ailment will
be pleased to know that cure may
he erected by applying Chamberlain's
salve as soon as the child is done
nnrsing. Wipe it off with soft cloth
before allowing the babe to nurse.
Many trained nurses use snls save
,r;tl, hest results. For sale oy De-
I1orme's Pharmacy.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-05-22

*Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup is best
for women and children. It's mild
action and pleasant taste makes it
preferable to violent purgatives, such
as pills, tablets, etc. Get the booklet
and sample Of Of Orino at Sibert's
Drug Store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-05-22

sMrs. S. Joyce, $50 Sullivan street,
Claremont, n. H, writes: about a
year ago I bought two bottles Of Fo-
ley's Kidney Cure. It cured me OF
a severe case of kidney trouble Of
several years standing. It certainly
is grand. good medicine, and hear
tily recommend it, Sibert's Drug
Store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-05-22

sDeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel
Salve does not merely heal on the sur
face; it penetrates the pores and
promptly relieves pain, caused by
boils, burns, scalds, cuts and skin dis
eases. It is especially good for piles.
Beware of limitations. Sold by all
druggists.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-05-22
Don't Paw Alimony.

To be divorced from your appendix.
There will be no occasion for it if you
keep your bowels regular with Dr..
Kings New Life Pills. Their action
is so gentle that the appendix never
has cause to make the least COM
plant Guaranteed by Sibert's Drug
Store. 25c. Try them.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-05-22

Geothars criticism of Engineer
Stevens statistics of dirt-moving at
Panama will be looked on as mud
singing if he isn't careful.-Pittsbug
Sun.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-05-22

The next general conference Of
Methodist Episcopal Church, South,
will be held in Ashevil1e, n. c., in
1910.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-05-22
MARRIAGE OFFER FROM KING

Mrs. Potter Palmer Declines Offer of
Marriage From the King of Ser
via.
Paris, May 1.-THE fact that Mrs.
Potter Palmer, Of Chicago, declined
an offer of marriage by the King Of
Servia leaked out today through the
indiscretion Of Servian official. 1t
created a sensation. The offer was
automatically made and declined in
.the same manner by Mrs. Palmer,
who explained that her life and OBJ
sections made it impossible to ac-
cept-
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-05-22
CANNED BEEF TRADE DECLINES
Remarkable Falling Off in Export
Trade With Countries Using the

Remarkable Falling On In Export
Trade With Countries Using the
Product.
Washington, May 1.-THE state
ment. was made today bS the bureau
of statistics of the department Of
commerce and labor that the pres
ent fiscal years export Of canned beef
from the United States will be only
one-fourth of last years export. A
decrease has been noted in the can
ned beef trade with nearly every
country using it. During ten months
of the present fiscal year that ended
April 1st, ss3,017 pounds Of canned
beef were exported as against 4,l21,-
sos pounds for the corresponding
months of the preceding fiscal year.
The greatest falling off has been with
Great Britain.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-05-22
Disturbed the Congregation.

sThe person who disturbed the
congregation last Sunday by continu
ally coughing is requested to buy
bottle of Foley's Honey and Tar. Si-
bert's Drug Store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-05-22

The United States supreme court
has rendered decision invalidating
$500 Of Blue Ridge railroad bonds,
which the State has long ago repudi-
ated.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-05-22

Half the fun of baseball as she is
PLAYED in the South Carolina league
will be lost because Manning has re-
tired from the field. There is some
compensation, however, in the fact
that we still have Columbia with Us.
News and Courier.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-05-22

team to quit calling themselves the
Game Cocks.
Ten base hits off sittin indicate
that Gunter succeeded in getting to-
gether a bunch of batters.
Half the fun of baseball as she is
PLAYED in the South Carolina league
will be lost because Manning has re-
| tired from the field. There is some
compensation, however, in the fact
that we still have Columbia with Us.
News and Courier.
The members Of the board Of di-
rectors of the league are C. S. Nc
Cullough of Darlington, William Built
man of Sumter, J. P. Doyle Of Or
angeburg, Marshall Moore Of Green
Vile, J. B. Ramsay of Spartanburg,
w. E. Earle, Jr., of Anderson. The
board of directors, with President NJ.
L. Smith as chairman ex-omcio, con-
stitute the governing body of the
league association.
There is some talk Of President
Smith requiring the players to make
amdavits of the amount Of money
they are paid by their manager and
every other consideration they get
for playing. Every effort will be
made to keep the clubs within the
salary Hnit.-spartanburg Journal.
Other towns in the State league are
getting players that Darlington could
have secured if she had exceeded the
salary limit, but as she would not do
this and could not give them the price
they wanted, she could not sign them
and this shows that some of them
must be exceeding the limit as they
refused to play for Darlington when
the salary limit was offered them
Darlington News.
The State league has adopted the
Reach ball as the official league
ball.
The Spartanburg fans are counting
on two out Of the three games with
the Game Cocks next week.-Spar-
tanburg Journal.
We have the best pitcher in the
State league, and he is Manager
Chris Heisman Of the Sally league.
Darlington News.
Darlington has the following play
ers signed: Fischer, Duncan, Wilcox.
Heisman, Crenshaw, Thackman, Coils.
Crouch, Moore, Beusse and several
others whose names. cannot be found
out.-Darhngton News.
Eskridge, left fielder, SENS to be
something Of an artist with the stick.
He found Horn for three hits out OF
three times at the bat. Hoops at short
stop handled some beauties Wednes-
day and never made an error. He
also lined out the sphere for two hits.
-Spartanburg Journal.
Farris, catcher: Showers, Lanford,
Cars, pitchers; Morris, short stop;
South, first base; McKensie, second
base; Cook, third base; Glaze, left
field; Tydeman, center field, Conner
ly and Buesse, it is understood, will
be seen in the first series Of games with
Anderson next week.-Orangeburg
News.
Felix Dingle, no stranger around
here, will play one OF the 1nheld posi-
tons for Sumter this year. Dingle
has been playing with Bob Pender in
Norfolk the beginning Of the season,
but the Sumter club secured his re-
lease. He is a fast short stop, all
right.-Spartanburg Journal.
Scott, the Augusta man who has
signed with the local management for
the initial bag, will reach Greenville
today. The local fans feel already
like they know him and he will re-
ceive warm welcome.-Greenville
News.
The chap whom Orangeburg signed
to play third base by the name of De-
Armand is not the same fellow who
nj,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-05-22
BURNED IN MID-LAkE.
Dire Peril of Passengers on a Lake
Steamer.

Steamer.
Detroit, Mich, May 21.-The pas
senger steamer Naomi, plying be-
tween Chicago and Milwaukee, was
burned in nlid-lake early today. Four
deck hands were burned to death and
several passengers were injured. The
crew and fifty passengers were res
cued by another passenger steamer.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-05-22

Ten base hits Off Sittin indicate
that Gunter succeeded in getting to-
gether bunch of batters.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-05-22
Baseball Notes.

It is about time for the Columbia
team to quit calling themselves the
Game Cocks.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-05-22

The Greenville team is not violat-
ing the rules and regulations Of the
State baseball league as FAR as the
salary limit is concerned. This state
ment was made by the officers of the
league who met in Greenville Monday
morning to investigate whether or not
the Greenville team was violating any
of the rules.
The Greenville teams salary
amounts to $685.. They have only
eleven men while the rules allows
them twelve.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-05-22

Scott, the Augusta man who has
signed with the local management for
the initial bag, will reach Greenville
today. The local fans feel already
like they know him and he will re-
ceive warm welcome.-Greenville
News
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-05-22

The chap whom orangeburg signed
to play third base by the name of De-
Armand is not the same fellow who
was with Little Rock last year. The
latter is now with Seattle, Wash.
Orangeburg did not retain De-
Armand, but released him after Few
days: tryout. He is now trying his
chances with OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
burg Journal.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-05-22

Farris, catcher: Showers, Lanford,
Cars, pitchers; Morris, short stop;
South, first base; McKensie, second
base; Cook, third base; Glaze, left
field; Tydeman, center field, Conner
ly and Buesse, it is understood, will
be seen in the first series Of games with
Anderson next week.-Orangeburg
News.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-05-22

Felix Dingle, no stranger around
here, will play one Of the infeld posi-
tons for Sumter this year. Dingle
has been playing with Bob Pender in
Norfolk the beginning Of the season,
but the Sumter club secured his re-
lease. He is a fast short stop, all
right.-Spartanburg Journal.
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1907-08-29

Plumbago, popularity black lead.
scientifically graphite, got its name.
says the lronmonger, from the as.
sumption that It contained lead; and,
indeed, certain lead ores and oxides
have at times been called plumbago:
but Enkel found in 1897 that what we
now call graphite yielded no lead. and
he called It sterile plumbsgo. Scheels,
IL 1850. proved that It was an sllo
troplc form OF csrvOn.
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1907-08-29
Public Library

The Mutual improvement
Association have under consid-
Grafton the purchasing OF new
lot of library books. We under
stand that it is their intention to
open a public library somewhere
in main street during tho coming
winter and place their valuable
book, at the disposal Of the peo-
pie.
All good citizens will gladly
welcome this plan, and no doubt
many would be willing to assist
financially in carrying it out.
We hope the young people will
be successful in this worthy
cause.
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1907-08-29
Incubator ,aa,orn.

or al tie interesting uses to which
irrub9iors have been put that Of
Matching alligator eggs &c probably the
most unique says Popular Mechanics
An Englishman at hot Springs. Ark.
Is engaged IN raising alligators for the
market The demand for the hides &c
use Ia manufacturing purposes is con.
stantly increasing, while parks and
ZOOS buy the live reptiles for exhlbl
ton
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1907-08-29
SALE OF TIMBER.

Washington, u. c., August 3, 1907
Sealed bids marked outside, bid.
General Notice, July -, 1907.
wasatch," and addressed to the For.
ester, Forest Service, Washington. d
e., will be received up to and inchd-
ing the 23rd day OF September, 1907,
for any or all the understandable dead
timber standing or down on designated
areas Of about go acres located between
Amerioal Fork Greek and the main
Wssatch divide, aud the u
hill and the head Of Baker
Fork, In approximately Sees
S2 aud 80. + S.. II f., aud Secs
4 and 5, I. S., X 3 II. :. l. NJ.
Wasatch National Forest, Utah; es'i-
mated TO be 1850 feet b. NJ. Of dead
Douglas fir, Engelmann spluce. and
Alpine fir, sawtimber, log scale,
more or less. and an unesiimated
amount Of cortlwOnd. No bids Of less
than l.5n per NJ feet y. NJ. for saw
timber and 50 cents for cor wood, per
cord, VIII be considered aud II deposi
Of One-fourth the estimated valie Of
the tlnber applied for must be sent to
Geo. h. King, Fiscal Agent, Forest
Service Washington, ID g., for each
li9 44,ni-ied-t,.sAIe Forester. Tim,el
upon valid claims Is exempted ts9m
sale. The right to reject any aud all
bids is reserved For further inforua-
ton and regulations governing sales
address +. II. Clarke, Forest super
visor, Salt Lake City, Utah
Signed; WM. 4. COX,
Acting Forester.
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1907-08-29

tessional career. Some will
specialize III agriculture, some la
mining, others will become eN-
pert craftsmen OF builders, etc.
The schools are 50 extending
their courses that almost any
vocation may be especially pre-
pared for in a complete school
course.
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1907-08-29
Fun Of WING.

Ons clustering day a teacher in a
public school, In assigning topics for
an exercise in English composition,
suggested that the children OF the
primary class might give their impress.
sions OF the weather, says Detroit
Free Press Al last she noticed that
the composition Of one little girl was
completed In less than minute. Its
lsconic but unconscious humor rather
surprised the teacher. The little
scholar had written;
The world Is full OF wind"
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1907-08-29
Notice.
United states Land Onlce,
salt Lake city, Utah,
August eth, 1907.

United states Land OfIlce,
salt Lake city, Utah,
August eth, 1907,
TO Whom II May Concern:
Notice is hereby given that the State
ni Utah has filed la this Office lists Of
lands selected 10y the said State, u,,-
der section o uf the Act NJ Congress.
approved July rs, 1894, rs Indemnity
school Lands, as follows, viz:
SWI Sec. |, Estate Az, u. IR).
NEA Sec. 10, Eis SCI, SWl3.SEi.
SEA Sw54 Sec. 3, e. MEL See 10
VIZ NE4 NWh See. II. Estate Iii'
u. 1. r.; SW1A Sec. IL. Estate liza n
l. RI all in II. 8 s., r. NV: Iot /
Sec %, r. 4 -, r H., Estate lOiS ).
Sw14 Sec. II, State lei. O. / r. (;
Lots 1, ,, 50 NEA See. /, Estate
1913, J, all ian r. -. f. >. W.
Copies Of said lists, ~ far as they r, =
late to said tracts, 10y descriptive sibdl-
visions, have been Oonspicu0usly posted
IN this Office for inspection by any per-
sou Interested, and by the public
generally.
This notice will he published for five
successive weeks. under depart
mental instructions OF April %,
1907. aud during this period
protests or contests against tire claim of
the State TO any Of the tracts or subdi-
visions hereinbefore described, on the
ground that the same Is more valuable
Tor mineral than for agricultural pur
poses, will be received aud noted Tor re-
port to the General Land Office at
Washington, II. G. Fai.ure 50 TO pro-
test or contest, within the time sIeoi-
fed, will Ice considered sufficient evi.
dence Of the non-mineral character OF
the tracts, and the seleutions thereof,
being otherwise free from objection, will
he recommended for approval
h. ID. r.. THOMPSON, {
Register.
First publication Aug 10, 1907.