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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-02-20
DIR. SMITHS LECTURE.
He Was Greeted By a Large and Ap-
p~cciative Audience.


DR.. Henry Louis Smith, president
of Davidson college, delivered lee
ture in the Opera House Monday
night, taking for his subject "Some
of the Dreams of Modern Inventors
The eminent speaker and distinguish
ed lecturer, with the graceful ease Of
cultured orator, handled his subject
in a masterful, entertaining an in
structive manner.
DR.. Smith is we'll known in Sumter,
having lectured here on previous oc-
casions. He was, therefore, greeted
by a large and appreciative audience,
who were treated to genuine liter
| ary feast.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-02-20

The following board Of contral has
been elected for Charleston county:
Arthur Lyman, president Of the Min
ers' and Merchants Bank, elected by
the Charleston delegation to the gen.
eral assembly. B. H. Rutledge, elect
ed by the mayor of Charleston and
the intendent of Mount Pleasant.
John Marshall, elected by the county
board of education.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-02-20

the community, so far as can oe
learned, to deal harsnly with the
Sumter Telephone Company, no de-
sire to enforce the exact letter Of the
law, but the conditions now existing
cannot, in common justice to the
public, be permitted to continue in
definitely.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-02-20

senator Blease made big hurrah
over his fight to save the State dis
pensary, but it is not so certain that
his efforts did not aid rather than
obstruct the plans of those who We're
working to abolish it.
While the anti-dispensary folks
are rejoicing over the death OF the
state dispensary taey should not for
get the birth of two or three dozen
county aispensaries which viii afford
greater opportunities for graft, com
paratively, than did the State dispen-
Sary.
The vested interests" are too
strong in the legislature for any bill
sookins, to the repeal of the lien law
30 get through. If the matter is ever
referred to the people, as provided in
the Richards resolution, the lien law
vin be knocked out by an over
whelming majority.
The city of Charleston and the
state of South Carolina will co-ope-
rate in the investigation of the rail
road discrimination against Charles
ION. This is a good move, but since
the discrimination is already proven
beyond the shadow of a doubt, the
commission should devote its time
and talent to discovering a remedy for
he intolerable conditions that nave
worked to the injury of Charles
ron and South Carolina.
The trouble with Sumter jusee at
4,resenr seems to be not a dearth OF
opportunities for growth and devel-
,pment, but a lack of men with
money and public spiriy, as well :,s
progressive ideas. There are 40 end
ssf opportunities, some Of thea so
,atent and easily to DE seen as to be
btrusive, but as there is more or
aass risk connected with all CONNER
cia1 and manufacturing enterprises.
ssumterss public spirited citizens are
cautious about investing their money,
preferring more conservative risks,
such as real estate mortgages. But
IS soon as any enterprise becomes an
assured success there is a rush Of
public spirited citizens to get in and
share in the dividends. There are
opportunities here il prodigal abun-
dance, but unfortunately, at this
stage, We have not the men with
money 10 finance them.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-02-20
T. ROOSEVELT, ART CRITIC.
Nc Has Ordered New Design Made
for Gold Coins.

Washington, Feb. 19.-President
Roosevelt has directed a New York
artist to prepare new design for
the gold coins of the United States.
He thinks those now in use are mar
tiStic
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-02-20

Senator Blease made big hurrah h
over his fight to save the State ols-
pensary, but it is not so certain that
his efforts did not aid rather than
obstruct the plans of those who were
working to abolish it.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-02-20

IO0e'1' S"-,OVV.'V q
The books of the city treasurer
show that up % date 80 1-3 per cent.
Of taxes for the past year have been
collected, as compared with only SO
per cent. up to the same date for
1905.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-02-20
TAX COLLECTIONS.
The Total Amount Paid is Much
Greater Than Last Year, Owing to
Increased Valuation.

In no way, perhaps, is the crafty
ing and remarkable increase in the
wealth of Sumter county more forci-
bly illustrated than by the following
comparative statement Of the increas-
ed valuation of taxable property,
while the table of taxes paid monthly
as compared with the previous year
shows that the county is in good
financial condition, despite the cry
of hard times.
The assessed valuation Of taxable
property of Sumter county for 1905
was s5,421,340, as compared with
se,750,244 for 1905, shows an in
crease of s1,328,sO4 for the past u
months ending with the fiscal year.
FOR the city of Sumter in 1905 the
amount was S1,060,020, as compared
with s1,425,15o, an increase Of $780,
13G.
Tax Collection for 1905.
The following is a table of taxes as
paid to the county treasurer monthly
for the fiscal year of 1905:
Oct. Is to Nov. 15.. IS $50
Dec. Is to Jan. 15.. $3.50
Jan. Is to Feb. 10. :. 1854
Charlevoix county herald., 1907-03-02
Memory.

My mind lets go thousand things,
Like dates of wars and deaths of kings,
And yet recalls the very hour
Twas noon by yonder village tower
And on the last blue noon In May
The wind came briskly up this way,
Crisping the brook beside the road:
Then, pauslng here. set down it's load
OF pine scents and shook llstlessly
Two petals from that wild rose tree.
Thomas Bailey Aldrich.
Charlevoix county herald., 1907-03-02
Some Odd Wills.

One Of the oldest documents of the
will kind known was that Of Queen
Austrigilda. consort Of King Goutram
Of Burgundy. The dying princess en-
Joined upon her husband to slay and
bury In the same grave with her the
physicians who had attended her. An
other will was that Of husband who
forbade his wife's marrying on pain Of
his returning to haunt her. This Is
quite different from that Of woman
who instructed her executors to seek
out "some nice. good, pretty girl who
would make an affectionate second
wife to her spouse. 1t Is fact inter-
estng In this connection that the first
Napoleon actually beGueathed 10000
francs to fellow named Cantillon.
who had been tried for attempting the
assassination of the Duke of yelling
ton.
Charlevoix county herald., 1907-03-02
County Normal Notes.

Bessie Hanshaw spent Washing
toms birthday with Merle Chase at
her home in Barnard.
Miss Florence Nixon, member Of
last years class, entertained the mem
beers Of this years class at the home OF
her sister. NJ rs. Will Meggison, Thurs
day evening OF last week. The even
ing was spent in playing games.
Prizes were given TO The ones who
blew the largest and the SMALLEST soaD
bubbles. Gee rgia Crowcll received ii Q
first prize aud Ethel Caine the boob>
prize. Refreshments were served and
all returned to their homes feeling
that they had never spent pleasanter
evening,
Miss Hines and Miss Reed are GO
ing to Lansing, THURSDAY 70 attend IA
meeting of the Normal teachers. The
work of the traing room and Of qhc
normal room will be continued 10y
members of the class during their alb
sence.
Charlevoix county herald., 1907-03-02
Good and OaG0Od.

The subject of ancestors is often an
interesting topic Of conversation. A
lady extremely proud Of her mothers
family created sensation and made
her listeners wonder little when she
remarked: MY father filed many re-
sponsible positions. We all have the
greatest respect for him. My father
was q good man. but'-and certain
stiffening of the shoulders and an
added expression Of firmness in the
good lady's face added Importance to
her conclusion-"my mother was an
Osgoodw
Charlevoix county herald., 1907-03-02

i blow you kiss on the evening wind,
My dear, wherever you be-
Up in the north or down in the south
Or over the rolling sea.
/ blow you kiss, but after the kiss
Do you know what follows, my dear?
Something the wind cannot bring to you
Only little tear.
William Stanley Beaumont Braithwaite.
Charlevoix county herald., 1907-03-02

lust Receiyed:-A fine assortment
Of Fresh Cookies and Confectionery AT
Lewis Grocery.
The finest line Of Rugs both large
and small ever displayed in East Jor
dan at WHITTINGToN's
A Chicago office boy looking for a
job, was asked whether he used pro-
fame language. He replied. IL kin. If
necessary" He got the place.
WANTED:-A man in each town to
handle branch of our business. Men
who can give good references and will
work among farmers preferred. No
investment or deposit required. We
finance the proposition all the way
throagl and furnish all supplies free
II you wish to become independent
a ID secure good position, write at
O 'ce to THE HAWKS NURSERY Go. Of
WduwatOsa, Wisconsin,. l0fh07.
Charlevoix county herald., 1907-03-02
A Problem In Life.

They had met in the subway and in
the interval of/passing few stations
had fallen to talking of lovely wO-
man friend who had died.
"How did she die? Do you known
he asked
"She nursed little niece through an
infectious disease, then took 1t herself
and died Of it," said she.
"A strange Providencew he unused
sadly. "She. lovely. gracious. charm
ing. everything to live for and bless
ing to her friends. to die in order that
a child might live. A strange and TN
accountable Providencev'-New York
Press
Charlevoix county herald., 1907-03-02
Heart Strength

Heart Strength. or Heart Wea kness. means Nerve
Strength, or Nerve Misunderstanding more. Pos
lively. not one weak heart in hundred is in it
self, actually diseased. II Is almost always .
hidden tiny little that really is all at fault.
This obscure nerve-the Cardiac. or Heart Nerve
simply needs. and must have, more power, more
stability. more controlling, more governing
strength Without that the Heart must continue
to fail and the stomach and kidneys also have
these same controlling nerves.
This clearly explains why. as a medicine, DR..
Shops Restorative has in the past done SO much
for weak and ailing Hearts. Dr. Shoop first sought
the cause OF all this painful palpitating suffocat
ing heart distress DIR. Shops Restorative-this
popular prescription-is alone directed to these
weak and wasting nerve centers. IL builds;
1t strengthens; it offers real. genuine heart help.
II you would have strong Hearts. strong d.
gestion, strengthen these nerves - re-establish
them as needed with
Charlevoix county herald., 1907-03-02
The Old Clock on the Stair.

Somewhat back from the village street
Stands the old fashioned country seat.
Across its antique portico
Tall poplar trees their shadows throw,
And from its station in the hall
An ancient timepiece says to all:
"Forever-never!
Never-forever!"
Halfway up the stairs 1t stands
And points and beckons with it's hands
From it's case Of massive oak.
Like a monk, who under his cloak
Crosses himself and signs, alas,
With sorrowful voice to all who pass:
"Forever-never!
Never-foreverv'
BY day its voice is low and light.
But In the silent dead of night
Distinct as a passing footsteps fall
1t echoes along the vacant hall,
Along the ceiling, along the floor,
And seems TO say at each chamber door:
"Forever-never!
Never-foreverr'
Through days Of sorrow and of n,irth,
Through days of death and days of birth,
Through every swift vicissitude
OF changeful time unchanged it has stood,
And as it, like God, it all things saw.
1t calmly repeats those words of awe:
"Forever-never!
Never--forever!'
In that mansion used to be
Free hearted Hospitality.
His great fires up the chimney reared.
The stranger Toasted at his board,
But, like the skeleton at the feast,
That warning tirnepiece never ceased
"Forever-never!
Never-foreverv'
There groups of merry children played.
There youths and maidens dreaming
strayed.
o precious hours! golden prime.
An affluence Of love and time!
Even as a mser counts his gold,
Those hours the ancient timepiece told
"Forever-never!
Never-forever!'
From that chamber clothed In white,
The bride came forth son her wedding
night;
There in that silent room below
The dead lay in his shroud of snow,
And in the hush that followed the prayer
Was heard the old clock on the stair:
"Forever-never!
Never-forever!
All are scattered now and fed.
Some are married, some are dead,
And when I ask. with throbs of pain.
"Ah, when shall they all meet again?
As in the days long since gone by,
The ancient timepiece makes reply:
"Forever-never!
Never-forever!'
Never here, forever there
Where all parting pain and care
And death and time shall disappear
Forever there, but never here
The horologue of eternity
Say eth this necessarily:
"Forever-never!
Never-foreverv'
-Longfellow.
Charlevoix county herald., 1907-03-02
Gems In Verse
OLD FAVORITES.

Victor.
He was a hero. fighting alone,
lonesome warrior. never one more
brave,
Discreet. considerate and grave;
He fought some noble battles. but he
gave
No voice to fame and passed away I'M
known.
SO grandly to occasions did he rise,
So splendid were the victories he plan
ned.
That all the world had asked him to
command
Could 1t his native valor understand
He fought himself and, winning. gained
the prize.
-Ironqulll.
Charlevoix county herald., 1907-03-02
$4,000
Reward

Will be paid to any person
who can find one atom OF
opium, choral, morphine,
cocaine, ether, chloroform,
heroin, alpha and beta eu-
caine, cannabis indica, or
choral hydrate or any OF
their derivatives, in any
of DR.. Miles Remedies.
This applies to goods in
original packages, unop-
ened, and not tempered
with. Certain unscrupu-
lous persons are making
false statements about
these remedies.
IT have been troubled with a ter
rible headache for the last ten years;
the doctors, could do me no good. l
tised in the Sunday magazine, so I
thought I would try a sample: ] did
so, and they helped me wonderfully.
/ had headache so badly 1 could hard
ly see to work, so l sent to the drug
store and got a box. In couple OF
hours 1 was all right. 1t was the first
medicine to do me any good.
A. A. ILLIG, Philadelphia, Pa.
1862 Tacoma Street.
Or. Miles, AntiPaIn Pills are sold by
your druggist, who Will guarantee that
the first package will benefit. IL 1t
falls, he will return your money.
rs doses, IS cents. Never sold In bulk.
Miles Medical Co., Elkhart, Ind
Charlevoix county herald., 1907-03-02

Women are more prone to deceit than
men. From the time when Schehera-
zade told her lord I .001 lies to keep the
peace 1t has been the accepted way.
And the men. not the women. are the
most to blame. II Is what they like,
and they get it.-Good Words.
Charlevoix county herald., 1907-03-02
A Nations STRENGTH.


What builds nations pillars high
And it's foundations strong?
What makes it mighty to defy
The foes that round 1t throng?
II is not gold. It's kingdoms grand
Go down In battles shock;
It's gates are laid on sinking sand,
Not on abiding rock.
Is It the sword? Ask the red dust
or empires passed away.
The blood has turned their stones to
rust,
Their glory to decay.
And is II pride? All, that bright crown
Has seemed to nations sweet!
But God has struck it's luster down
In ashes at his feet
Not gold, but only man. can make
A people great and strong:
Men who for truth and honor's sake
Stand fast and suffer long.
Brave men, who work while others
sleep,
Who dare while others fly
They build a nations pillars deep
And lift them to the sky.
Emerson.
Charlevoix county herald., 1907-03-02
To Youth.

You have the rose for token:
/ have dry leaf and rhyme.
I have the sobbing vesper;
You morning bells at chime.
I would that I were younger
(Yet you grew never Old
Would I had less of silver,
But you no less OF gold.
Charlevoix county herald., 1907-03-02
Sast SortaM s Southern r. r

TIME TABLE.
In effect Sept. 30. 1906
LEAVE EAST JORDAN at 700 a. m.
arid 80 pm; Arriving at Bellaire
at 500 a. M, and 2:30 p. m.
LEAVE BELLAIRE at 900 a. M, and
$3.50 p. M; Arriving at East JOr-
dan at 1000 a. M, and 4:30 p. m.
All trains daily except Sunday.
Trains run by central standard time.
w. p. PORTER K. J. EROSSMAN.
Gen. Manager. Traffic Mngr
Charlevoix county herald., 1907-03-02
A Days Wage.

Love wore a suit of holden gray
And toiled within the fields all day.
Love welded pick and carried pack
And bent to heavy loads the back
Though meager fed and sorely dashed.
The only wage love ever asked
A child's wan face to kiss at night,
A woman's smile by candlelight.
Margaret T.. Sangster.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-03
ter with view of finding out the
guilty party.
OWENS VALLEY INHABITANTS
HAVE CHANGED THEIR VIEW

Fred L. Baker, member of the water
board who recently returned from the
business mems excursion to Nevada,
said:
II met Capt. Hickey in Goldf1eld and
he told me that the people of Owens
valley are now convinced that the build
ing of the aque luct viii be the making
of their country. Capt. hickey said that
Los Angeles could take three or four
times as much water as is contem-
plated out of the Owens valley, and that
there will still be plenty to spare.
1.-The electric power possibilities of the
Owens river project are already being
demonstrated by Capt. hickey, for his
company has completed its power plant
above Bishop and is now transmitting
it's current across the mountains to run
the mines of Tonopah and Goldfeld.
Nearly all of the 384 mines in Goldfield
are now being run from Owens river
power, brought over wires 125 miles
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-03
COMMITS SUICIDE
IN LODGING HOUSE
Man of Whom Nothing Is Known Ex-
cept a Supposedly Assumed
Name Drinks Carbolic
Acid and Dies

John Garmuman committed suicide
Yesterday morning by taking carbolic
acid in his room at 104 South Los An
eeles street. Nothing is known about
fine man or his motive for the deed. 1t
is supposed by the police that the name
used was an assumed one, for no piece
of paper or anything which would lead
to Identification could be found on the
body or in the room.
Saturday night about 8 o'clock Car
muman applied for room at the lodg-
ing house at 104 South Los Angeles
street and was told the price of a room
was 50 cents. He said he had only %
cents, and the landlady, Mrs. Bell, gave
him the room for that price. Yesterday
morning at 11:3O she went to make the
bed, could not unlock the door, and
looking through the window saw the
dead man lying on the floor.
officer Pursell was called and he sent
the body to Bresee Bros undertaking
parlors, where the inquest will be held
today.
Suicide seems to be in the atmosphere,
for during the last two weeks there mas
been an average of one suicide or at
tempted suicide each day. Whether 1t is
the weather or just coincidence the
learned doctors at the police station are
not yet prepared to say.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-03
MEXICAN IS SHOT
ON WAY TO DANCE
Advises Friend Not to Carry Revolver,
and Accidentally Pulls Trigger
While Trying to Unload
the Weapon

John Leon was shot and seriously
wounded on the Hubbard & Wright
ranch, seven miles from San Fernando,
last night. Leon says the shot was
fired by Jose Velarde. The bullet en-
tered the left side of the abdomen and
went to the right side, stopping just
under the skin. The doctors at the
county hospital say the bullet just
missed the abdominal muscles, and the
man will recover.
Leon says the shooting was acci-
dental. The. men, who work on the
ranch, were preparing to go to dance
at Chatsworth Park. Leon noticed that
Velarde was carrying a gun and ad-
vised him not to take the gun to the
dance. Then he asked to see 1T, and
Velarde answered that it was loaded.
Leon asked him to take the cartridges
out and then give it to him. Velarde
opened the gun quickly, then closed it,
and while holding the weapon close to
his body pulled the trigger. The bullet
struck Leon.
Velarde had not been arrested up to
late hour yesterday afternoon, but the
wounded man says that he will ask that
1t be done.
Leon says that the boys" in some of
their country dances have lively tine
and some carry guns with them when
they go, but he never did himself and
did not want his friend to carry one.
The sheriff Office has been notified.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-03
THREE ARE INJURED
BY GARVANZA CAR

Mrs. l.. Colby and her daughter, Miss
Annie Colby of 1926 Boyd street, ana
Joseph Colby, a relative of l23 Nortn
San Pedro street, were. sllghty lnJ9reu G
in a collision between an inbound Gar
vanza car and surrey in which they
were riding on North Main street near
the Plaza last night.
Joseph Colby, who was driving ths
horse attached to the surrey, pulled
close to the car track in order to avoid
lunch cart which was standing outside
of the curb. The street car going IN the
same direction struck the surrey, ana
it's occupants were thrown out.
Mrs. Colby sustained wrenched nip
and sprained ankles and was bruised on
the side of the head. Miss Colby was
slightly bruised, and Mr.. Colby also
escaped with but minor injuries. Mrs.
Colby was removed to the receiving hos
pital, where Drs. Clark and Stearns att
tended her. after which she was sent to
her home.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-03


auspices campaign committee in various parts
city, the speakers who have agreed appear follow
Iune 3-Woods hail. Pasadena avenue and Avenue 81.
Chairman-Car G. Packard.
Speakers-Councnan R. w. Dromgold, William Null
holland ]. B. Lppincott and Lee c. Gates
June 4-Botller hail. Downey avenue and Avenue FL.
Chairman-Postmaster Motley H. Flint
Speakers-Councinan r. w. Dromgold, William Null
holland and Stanley Wilson.
Iune 5-Akeys hail. Central avenue, Vernon.
Chairnan-Walter Haas
Speakers-Mayor A. c. Harper, Stanley Wilson, Will
liam Mulholand and ]. B. Lippincott
Tune o-Sevenh ward-Details later.
Chairman-Councilman Henry Lyon
Speakers-Mayor A. C. Harper, Stanley Wilson, Will
liam Mulholand and ]. B. Lippncott
Iune 7-Kerbel hall, 1868 East First street.
Chairman-Mr. Cleveland.
Speakers-Councilman E. l.. Blanchard, j. B. Lppin-
colt and Lee c. Gates
June S-Turner hail. Third and Main streets.
Chairman-Ex-Mayor NJ P. Snyder
Speakers Mayor A. c. Harper, William Muholland, ].
B. Lppincott, Frank G. Tyrrel and Gesner Williams.
Tune 1o-Smpson Auditorium Hope street, Seventh
Chairman-Rev Baker P. Lee
Speakers-Mayor A. c. Harper Lee c. Gates, William
Mulholland and ]. B. Lippincott.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-03
AGED MAN HURT
BY FAST AUTO
Driver of Motor Car Fails to Stop or
Even Slacken Speed After Acc-
dent-PoIice Attempt to
Locate Chauffeur

William Morelock, an aged man re-
siding at 730 East Twelfth street, was
run down and seriously injured by an
automobile at Twelfth and San Pedro
streets last night.
The old gentleman, who is 66 years
old, was making his way slowly across
the street on his way to his home. The
automobile, which is said by the police
to be No. 1862, California, came along
at high rate of speed, but the street
lights were such that the aged man
was in plain sight for nearly 100 yards.
Despite this, however, the machine
kept right along without turning out to
avoid him, and he was struck and
knocked down, and the heavy vehicle
bumped over his PROSTATE and in
sensible body.
The automobile did not slacken speed,
but rather increased it and disappeared
northward on San Pedro street. Mr..
Morelock was picked UP and carried to
the sidewalk by pedestrians who had
witnessed the accident and there re-
viVed, after which he was carried to his
home, where he was placed under a
surgeons care. Besides number of
severe bruises and lacerated wounds,
he is though to be injured internally.
The motor car numbered 1862 is reg
istered in the name of William MaclSie.
the vice president of the Pacific Pur-
chasing company, with place of bust
ness at 997 South Los Angeles street
and a residence at the Hotel Granada,
419 South Grand avenue.
Mr.. Mackie denied last night that his
was the machine which struck the old
gentleman and stated that he had been
in Santa Monica all day and on his re-
turn home was not on San Pedro street
or in the vicinity of the scene of the
accident at any time.
The police are investigating the mat