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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-10-09
roLar1cs HucH ,ruDDLED.
oreae Deal Depends Upon Congress
am Lever-Dr. w. w. Ray Ma
Cbme Out.

- I~v~r-Dr. W. W. Ray May
Cbne Out.
xrom the state. Oct. 8.
ipr. w. w. Rays name has been
rn>ntionsd considerably OF late In con-
lection with the race for congress.
Yesterday he was asked the point
elAnk question II he Intends to run.
II have not fully decided" ne said.
The matter was first brought to my
sattention when I heard that Mr.. Levr
wss probably aspiring to seat In the
Uaited states senate. then told
uome Of my friends that would run
Tor congress I'M the evnt that Mr..
Lever did not seek to succeed him
sslf. Nt t.
IL Mr. Lever stands for reelection.
4 DO not wish to commit myself just
yst Many of my friends have urged
ns 20 run. anyway. as Mr. Lever has
bod the place o long time anyway,
and even before that was private sec
rstay to Congressman Stokes.
'However. IL I offer myself for the
coalition. Il viii be largely contingent
0pon other matters. 1 have my farms
and my business to look after and
onnnot 20 about among the people
tn ssaon and out OF season as some
ethers do. but i will throw down
strything and go into the fight with
an the vim I have IL 1 decide to en-
ear"
IL Is not known what Mr.. Lever viii
% In the matter of making the rae.
cor the senate. His health has moi
bean robust OF late and this might
URuvent him from undertaking tn,
physical gruelling of campaign into
~ or more counties. HC could make 6
eampaisn In his own congressiona
district with less exertion as he Il
known TO all people In the district.
In hin first race. Mr.. Lever. ther
private secretary TO Congressman
Stokes. who died In office. defeated
such ncn as Maj. M. p. Howell. o,
Coiieton. and Mr.. r. ID. Smith, Of
Sumter. who was not so well kncwr
then rs he ~ now.
II MI. Lever should seek to succeed
lfr. Latimer matters would indeed b,
Drsclpftated. II is said that George
Bell Zimmerman. whose term As soil
eator viii expire soon. would offer I,
sscceed Mr.. Lever and DIR. Ray woui'
certainly be I'm the race. Orangebur,
would probably put out favori,e sol
tn tho person of Senator Raysor. MI
W. G. Wolfe or some other popular
man. sumter. too. might zee nj 70 of
fcr a candidate as there is good ma
tsriai In that county.
In case Mr.. Timerman should ruI
for congress. matters would probabl
Se worne complicated. for this would
Start n scramble for his place.
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Out of Sight.

""Out Of sight, out OF mind" Is an
old saying which applies with special
force to a sore, burn or wound that's
been treated with Bucklen's Arnica
Salve. It's out Of sight, out Of mind
and out or existence. Piles, too, and
chilblains disappear under its healing
influence. Guaranteed by Sibert's
Drug Store. Csc.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-10-09

sYou never have any trouble To get
children to take Kennedy's Laxative
Cough syrup. They like II because 1t
tastes nearly like maple sugar. Ken
ncdy's Laxative Cough syrup is -
safe. sure and prompt remedy for
coughs and colds and Is good for ev-
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-10-09

Elf you take DeWitt's Kidney and
Bladder Pills you will get prompt re-
lief from backache. weak kidneys, in
flammation of the bladder and urinary
troubles. A weeks treatment 25cts.
Sold by all druggists.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-10-09

George L. Muckenfuss a Confeder-
ate soldier, died at Ridgeville The
deceased was we'll known in the low
| er part of the State.
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They Make You Feel Good.

%The pleasant purgativc effect OK
pericncd by all who MS Chamborlain's
stomach and Liver Tablets. and the
healthy condition of the body and
mind which they create makes one
f... ...tt. i.',. - .-i.- c1,,,-,,o
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-10-09

TIE secretary Of State has issued
Q charter to the w. 8. Gray Cotton
N,n- of Woodruff. The company is
.nn.lnIlrrh ~ .IDn nln
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-10-09

Editor White, of the Rock Hill
Messenger. says "his righteous indig-
nation is kindled at some peoples
Tom foolishness." ALI right brother.
If it is TON foolishness' to advise a
lot OF misguided black Baptists to
change their location, for good and
sufficient reasons, Of "a $4,000 build
ing" and thus heed the protest Of
nearly the entire white population Of
large city and thereby avoid a race
conflict. then we are willing to stand
up to the rack and be called all sorts
of hard names. We rather think that
the boot is on the other foot and that
some other people seem to act very
foolishly. Time may prove that the
prophets Of evil were the best friends
Of the cause.-Charleston Reporter.
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THE NEGRO BAPTIST COLLEGE.
Comments on the Situation by Repre.
sentative Negro NeNspapcrs


sentative Negro Newspapers.
(Dr. j. j. Durham, the chairman Of
the committee Of twcnty-four ap-
pointed by the Negro Raptist State
Convention to look for suitable ground
to build the negro college on. has
sent out a special notice to the men,
bers all 20 meet at Sumter on Wednes-
day, October 8, 1907, to set straight
the misunderstanding between the
white citizens and the negro Baptjsts
OF the State Of South Carolina. DIR.
j. j. Durham, the chairman. and
pioneer Of the school project, has
been away in Ohio and Washington.
ID. c., attending the National BAPTIST
Convention and has just arrived home
this week. He as we'll as the other
prominent members Of the committee
of twenty-four, has been relying upon
the reports Of the local committee of
Sumter, who was left in charge Of the
work OF the schools: thus it can he
readily seen that there is no desire on
the part Of the negro Bptists Of the
State Of South Carolina to force a con-
dition upon the white citizens Of Sum-
ter that will bring about a dissatisfac-
ton. From information received
from the chairman of the committee
of twer tyfour, they were under the
impression that the little discord was
more Of a bluff and fight on Mr..
Ligon than a real opposition against
the building Of the college. We hope
that next Wednesday will settle the
whole matter.-Charleston Messenger.
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An appeal to the pride
Of the owner of a home
Everyone who owns q home is
anxious that that home shall make
tAe best appearance possible. Two
things are necessary to produce salts.
rractory results in painting and var
Fishing a home: I, =
First-A satisfactory color scheme.
Second-Paints, varnishes, stains
and enamels of such good quality that
they not only give the exact color
effect required, but are sufficiently
durable to keep up the attractive ap-,
pearance of the house in spite of the
wear and tear of living in it.
These are offered by the Sherxin-
Williams Paints and varnishss. The
Sherwin-Williams Co. not only make
every kind of paint and varnish used
for house and the best quality of
that kind, but they make suggestions
for the selection of colors, varnishes.
stains and enamels, so that any given
idea can be carried out, and car
ried out with the best materials. n
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You should see to it that when you
buy paints and varnishes for your
house, or any part of it, or when you
give an order to your painter for any
painting and vanishing you want
done, that Sherwin-Williams Paints
and Varnishes are purchased.
In large work it is always best 10
have = practical painter; but there
are many little things about the house
that you can readily finish yourself
by using Sherwin-Williams ready-to-
apply paints.
Come in and have q little paint
talk with US. Now is the time to
"brighten up" your home for the
long winter months. } We can tell
you the best product to use for any
purpose you may have in mind and
secure complete finishing specifica-
tons for you from The Sherwin-
Williams Co., if you desire them, for
special work. Our line of Sherwin-
Williams Products is complete and
We are in a position to take the best
care of your paint and varnish re-
- Ouirements.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-06-11

Lowell was United States minister at
England. He belongs to family not.
ed for literary attainments. Judge
Lowell, his grandfather and DR..
Charles Lowell, his father, were high
ly accomplished. Several other rela-
tives were men of culture, and j. R,
Lowell has more than sustained the
eminence of his ancestors and rela-
tives. His wife, nee Maria White, was
a poetess of excellent ability. At the
age Of % Lowell commenced his work
as author of poem entitled "a Years
Life" Lowell has edited the poems II
Marvel, Dome, Keats, ioodsworth
and shelley. The following extract
shows the broad sweep of his powerful
pen:
When deed is done, freedom
Through the broad earth's aching
breast,
Runs thrill of joy pathetic,
Trembling on from east to west;
And the slave where e'er he covers
Feels the soul which in him climb
To the awful verge of manhood,
AS the energy sublime
OF century bursts full blossoms,
On the thorny stem of time.
Chauncey futile.
Abba.
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GLASS.

Glass is made by melting sand with
lime, potash, soda or oxide of lead, at
a great heat.
Lead makes glass soft and lime
makes it hard. The quality and pur-
ity of sand are the greatest import
ance, especially in the manufacture of
glass of high grade
The microscope affords the best
means of detecting the impurities in
sand, as skillful observer can detect
them by the shape Of the particles.
Still the only sure test, as with many
other things is by actual use as sand
from different localities having no
apparent difference inquality will often
produce different grades of glass, a
yellow sand will sometimes make a
clearer glass than one perfectly white,
and no test except actual use will en-
able the manufacturer to determine
this fact. Sand of an inferior quality
is frequently found noar the mouth of
country of Europe in which glass is
made has deposits Of sand suitable for
the purpose, but American sand is
considered superior to all others. Some
Of the best deposits in the country are
in Berkshire county, Mass; Juinata
county, Penn, and Hancock county, w.
Virginia
Soda was the first alkai used in the
manufacture of glass, as large guam
titles of it in the form of sulphate and
carbate are found on the banks of the
Nile. At 6, later date it was obtained
by teaching of seaweed and evaporat-
ing the I've. At present it is made
wholly from common salt of which it
is an important Ingredient.
The general use of potash is obtain
ed from mineral called carmallite.
The compound of lead used in glass
is. an oxide and is usually known as
red lead On account of it's color.
Glass is used for window panes,
dishes, lamp chimneys and many
other things.
Edna Meeker, age IS,
Ottumwa, Iowa r. r. No. 1.
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GEORGE WASHINGTON.

George Washington was born Fec
ruary %, 1882 in Westmoreland coun-
ty, Virginia. He was the son of All
gustine Washington and Mary (Ball)
Washington The family was one Of
wealth and high rank in Virginia
When George was about four years Of
age he was placed in charge of Hobby.
la sexton in the parish, who taught
him his letters. Not long after he
was sent to a school kept by Mr..
Williams. He received an ordinary
school education with no instructions
in any language except the English
He was always very successful in
ma thematics
He matured early and was tall.
muscular boy. He could outrun and
outride any of his fellows and was
recognized as leader in athletic
sports as well as in society.
When he was eleven his father died
and left everything in the hands Of
his mother. 1t was not an easy task,
for there were many acres of land,
a considerable number of slaves, very
little money and five children. At
the age of fourteen he talked consid-
cradle about going to sea on tobacco
ship. But his mother disapproved Of
it and the subject was abandoned.
George was regarded as lad Of un-
usual promise as was evinced by the
confidence shown him by Lord Fair
fax. He trusted him to surveying all
his lands. He worked at this business
for three years.
In February, 1855, General Braddock
offered him place on his staff with
the rank Of colonel. The post was
gladly accepted. He then married
Martha (Dandrige) Curtis, lady Of
youth beauty and large fortune.
During the next sixteen years Of
his life, he was successful and in
f1uential Virginia planter In 1889 ne
was elected first president of the Uni
ted States and April 80, was inaugur-
ated. When the first term expired he
was reelected and at the end of the
second he refused to hold office again
and died at Mt. Vernon, December
IA, 1899.
Edith Shepherd,
Ottumwa, Iowa.
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The Courier Junior
Published by
THE COURIER PRINTING CO,
oTTuMwA, IOWA.
MATILDA DEvEREAux.
EDITOR.
THE FLAG DAY CONTEST.

Dear Juniors-Many excellent stor-
les for Flag day have been received.
This. contest closes Tuesday, June IL.
We will send the flags so the winners
can use them on Flag day, June IA.
We will again publish the rules Of the
contest:
To work in this contest you must
write about the American Flag" To
make the contest more interesting
we will give two nice flags for prizes.
One for the Daily Junior and one for
the Tri-Weekly Junior. These flags
will be large enough to adorn your
homes. All the Juniors working i'll
this contest will receive a souvenir
When writing be sure and state
whether you belong to the Daily Jun
Tor or the Tri-Weekly Junior.
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was China" and Papa told her great
many miles.
Most as far away as New York;
asked the little girl
Oh, ever and ever so much farther!
Papa told her, but Nan was not con
WINGED.
Il s'pect we can get there tonight il
we run" she whispered to Neddy, as
the two crept out through the back
gate hand in hand.
"Oh, here comes Nep," said Neddy
in CONSERVATION. Cant he go, too
Nan?" he pleaded.
Nan meditated as she stopped tc
draw breath. II guess So" she said
loftily. HE won't be much in the
way And taking Neddy's hand once
more she coaxed him on until his little
legs refused to move, and he sank
down on doorstep and began to cry
out Of sheer WEAKNESS.
Nan knelt in front of him and hug.
ged him tight, while she whispered
consoling words about getting there
soon, and they needn't walk back
cause Uncle Jack would bring them
home in his Ship
Neddy dried his tears, but fatty re-
fuser to go another step. Resting his
tired little head against Nan, who sat
huddled up in corner, with Neptune
at her feet. he soon fell fast asleep.
Here an hour later they were found
by GREATNESS, hatless father and
mother, who carried them home to
bed.
If things happened as they should
in this world, would not be obliged
to relate the sad ending of one the Chi
nese pets, who was washed overheard
during a heavy gale. The children
were in tears at the news. Ecch want
ed the little, Chow" and neither was
willing that the other should have it.
When Uncle Jack arrived he at once
decided in favor Of Man. Ncddy re-
belled. as a matter of course, but Nan
stoutly refused all brides and offers to
exchange him for Gyp, the fox terrier
their softhearted uncle had brought for
Neddy. Finally out Of patience, and
in very bad temper, that young man
exclaimed with his nose in the air),
Il don't care, old mean thing, I've got
the biggest, anyhow! "-Euphanie G..
Madison.
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HENRY w. LoNGFELLow.

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow was
born in Portland, Me-, February 81,
1907, and he died at his home in Cam
bridge, Mass, March "a, 1882, at the
age of rs. For some time before his
death his home was in the building
formerly occupied by General Wash
ington as his headquarters. Long
fellow studied at Bowdoin college.
Brunswick and after years of travel
and study in Europe became professor
of modern languages In his native col
lege. In 1885 he accepted the chair of
modern language and literature III
Harvard university. The poet youth
was noted for industry and close ap-
plication to study. While at college
he became somewhat noted for poems
and criticisms contributed to periodi-
calls. He has published three books
of song.
Yours truly,
A loving Junior,
Chauncey o. futile,
Age 8. Abba, Ia, R. F. D., No. 2.
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Edith Shepherd,
Ottumwa, Iowa.
FED THE ORPHANS.

Once upon a time pair of robins
had their nest in the fence near the
house, while. pair Of catbirds had
built theirs in a bush close by. The
two pairs Matched out their young
about the same time. But soon the old
robins disappeared entirely. Very like.
ly they were shot or trapped, because
there must have been some grave
cause for parent birds deserving their
babies.
The young robins appeared to be
starving. When the catbirds came
with bit Of food for their young the
baby robins would make graf noise
and poke their heads out as far as they
dared. Presently it was noticed that
the catbirds were feeding the orphans
Every night, TOO while one of the cat
birds covered It's own young. its mate
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Age 8.
THE PARTY.

We had fine time at the party, said
little Helen. She had just come home
from one of her little friends party.
We played hide and seek and drop the
games
I'm glad you enjoyed it, Helen, and
l hope the others did, too''
Mama, there were fourteen Of US
little girls there.
Mabel took her pretty vase and
her mamma and her pape bought her a
new piano. 1t Is lovely one"
would you like to have a piano in
stead Of your violin?"
Il would rather learn to play very
nice on my violin first" said Helen,
And would rather you learn to
play nice on your violin first also,''
said her mama"
When Helen's birthday came she
could Just play splendid and she got a
Yours truly,
Henrietta Whimpey.
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"soME. FRIENDS OF NAN AND
NEDDY."

II hope not said Papa, decidedly,
for if you do will send him right
back where he came from"
Where did he come from?" asked
Neddy, quickly.
II think he's Grandpa's dog; isn't
he, Papa?' and Nan looked as if she
was trying to remember something
that was not very clear.
Never mind, said Papa, giving her
cheek pat. HE is ours, now, and |
hope you'll never treat MIN unkindly.''
Indeed we won't, Papa!" they as
sured him earnestly. And they must
have kept their word, for the three
soon became inseparable, and had all
manner Of good times together out on
the lawn, among the buttercups and
dandelions. They did not hesitate to
inveigle Teddys dog over to their yard
whenever they wanted to "play horse
until botn the youngsters and his pet
objected
Il don't fink one dogs any good"
grumbled Neddy to his Papa on GER
tain occasion when his horse had run
off, and Mamie don't let me ride Nep
hardly tall"
why, Ned Carey! What a story"
peSau Ndu, DuL ner papa neld up MIS-
hand, and her voice trailed off into a
little "Scuse me- that was very funny.
Zone dog ought to be enough for
two children, said Papa, "but it seems
as if he isn't. Nan, dear, suppose you
give your snare of Nep to Neddy, and
I'll write and ask Uncle Jack to bring
you pretty little chow dog from
China"
ooh, fine! Fine!" cried Nan, jump
ing for joy.
81 want chow dog too" Neddy ex-
claimed, with quivering lips.
Then l guess we'll have to see
about getting one for you, as we'll; so
cheer up and be a good boy" and Pa
pa gave his little namesake's tow
head pat of encouragement.
When Uncle Jack received his broth
er's, letter he went ashore, bought two
of the prettiest little elbows" that
could be found, had them sent aboard
ship. and one of the officers kindly
took their pictures for him to send to
the little niece and nephew in Ameri-
ca The children danced with glee
when they heard the news, and almost
demolished the photographs in their
eagerness to show them to their
friends in the neighborhood.
Nan wanted to know "how far away
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Katie. Mollie, Jim and Jack started
one morning to gather berries. Their
mother had fixed them nice dinner
the day before. They went over to a
pasture and on the side of mountain
to gather them. When it came time to
eat dinner they had their baskets full
and then played all afternoon. They
reached home at shutdown and their
mother told them they did very well to
fill their buckets. will close with a
receipt, hoping to receive post card
Eff1e May Rupe,
Age IA.
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Little Dick is in sad fix. His
mamma sent him to Mr.. Days with a
basket of clothes she mad washed for
Mrs. Day. 1t was showing little when
Dick started. so he took an umbrella
He put the basket on the sled Santa
Claus had brought him and started
out in merry mood. But the wind
blew hard and turned his umbrella
wrong side out.
Dick thought it was spoiled and be.
gan to cry. When he got to Mrs. Days
she fixed his umbrella and gave him
g big apple. Then he will not cry any
more. Dick ought to know that it will
do no good to cry.
Halbert Meeker, age II.
Ottumwa, Ia, r. R. No. 1
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A WEATHER STORY.

The first part of the spring was
warm. The people hereabouts said
they never saw such warm days be
fore as in March. But the latter part
of the spring was cold Why just think
Of it freezing in April almost every
night! 1t froze So hard that II killed
all of the fruit 1t showed the third OF
May and everybody just thought II
was awful for it to snow In May and
kill the fruit.
Perhaps history could give an &C.
count of colder springs, but I cannot
for am not old enough to remember.
So | will close. wishing the Courier
Junior much success.
Helen Johnson, Floris, Iowa.
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A FRUIT SURPRISE.

One quart of fruit-berries peaches
chopped OF crushed. One cup of cold
water. Two cups of sugar stirred in
with the fruit whites of four eggs un.
beaten. Mix and freeze. This surprise
will lie delightful, and complete. Ap.
pie sauce, prunes or dates may be sub
stituted for fresh fruit and will be
a dainty dish when it is served.
Pearl West, age 12,
Blakesburg, Iowa.
r. F. D. No. L.
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GEORGE WASHINGTON.

George Washingtons birthday is
February %. One time his father gave
him a bright, new Ratchet. He went
to the orchard and he found his cat.
He played that was the forest and
she was wild beast and he chopped
down his fathers cherry tree His
father went to see his tree at noon and
be found it cut down and he said, 81
should like to know who cut down my
cherry tree" and he asked George
who did it and George said, 81 did 1t,
father went to see his tree at noon and
his father said, How glad l am,
George, you told me the truth"
l will close.
Leila Cole
age .. Agency. Ia, Box Sc.
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THE SOUVENIR PosTALs.

We will send souvenir album TO
the first Junior who has twenty-five
cards sent by the Courier Junior.
Even il you're working in the other
contests you can work in the postal
contest. While we have great many
receipts in the Junior box, we are only
publishing a few today, but all the
contributors will receive a souvenir
card. We have some. beautiful souve-
mir albums to give away.
We want more receipts but the Jun
iors muste send only one receipt at a
time. Each receipt must be accompan-
led by g little story