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The independent., 1907-02-28

Scientists still study the cause and
meaning of earthquakes, but, according
to an exchange, uncivilized peoples
long ago settled the questions involved
to their own complete satisfaction. In
Mongolia it is the breathings and
skippings of a huge frog that cause the
mischief in China, gigantic dragon;
In India. world bearing elephant; in
Celebes. a hog, and in other countries
the idea is varied by the introduction
of a bull and a tortoise. Earthquakes
in Siberia arc believed to be due to the
frolics of mammotns which live in the
center oe the earth, while in Vancouver
island it is the spirit of evil, with his
marshalled hosts of all the wicked peo-
pie who have ever lived
The independent., 1907-02-28
HUMAN NATURE.

Remember" said the Rev DR..
Goodman, when you find a mote in
your neighbor's eye there's likely to be
q beam in your own"
That's right" replied Sinnickson. t'it
makes mons whole face beam to find
a mote in his neighbor,s eye, ,"-Phila-
delphia Pres.
The independent., 1907-02-28
Cause for Rejoicing.

New York Weekly: Bystander Cat
fire)-"Who is that grinning lunatic
dancing a jig in front of that burning
house?"
Policeman-"He is the man who owns
the furniture, and it is insured for
nearly its full value. He expected to
have to move tomorrow
The independent., 1907-02-28
THE FORCE OF ASSOCIATION.

THAT heiress is so cold in her man.
ner.
But then, you must remember, she
is an ice magnate's daughter. "-Balti-
more American.
The independent., 1907-02-28

The average man who is kept grind
ing away in order that he may col
lect his salary, feels that he could put
up with an income tax all right if he
had the income.
The independent., 1907-02-28
HEARD AT A WINTER RESORT.

DIR. Florridder--I had great many
more patients last year than / have
this l wonder where they have all
gone to?
Mrs. Oldun-Well, all we can do,
doctor, is to hope for the best.-Life.
The independent., 1907-02-28

About six months after a man has
married he begins to discover that
he has to get twice as mad as form
erly to have his wrath count for
half as much
The independent., 1907-02-28

Nothing but a whole lot of worry
usually comes to those who wait.
The independent., 1907-02-28

The woman who cries easily never
seems to feel very bad about it.
The independent., 1907-02-28

What has become Of the old-fash-
ioned household where the children
ate what was placed before them and
never complained that it was some
thing they didn't like?
The independent., 1907-02-28

A woman hates to move to big
town from a small one, and then move
back to the small one.
The independent., 1907-02-28

Some men are so sour that pin
has been invented for them; a small
pin representing q lemon, to give
people an idea Of their disposition.
The independent., 1907-02-28

Some people imagine because you do
not warm up to them you are cold and
indifferent.
The independent., 1907-02-28

Little boys are as much afraid OF
the dark as little girls. but they are
more ashamed of it.
The independent., 1907-02-28

A boy would as soon slide on his
shoe soles as to use a pair Of the new
tangled four runner skates.
The independent., 1907-02-28

Girls think great deal of their
love affairs, but they should be wise
enough to know that telling of the old
ones is d mighty poor way to boost
new one.
The independent., 1907-02-28

Every neighborhood has its "Tll pay
back tomorrow" neighbors.
The independent., 1907-02-28

Every man lies a little when he
writes love letters.
The independent., 1907-02-28

The average Lenten sacrifice doesn't
wear much better than New Years
resolution.
The independent., 1907-02-28
ATcHIsoN GLOBE SIGHTS.

Every day seems dull to a loafer.
The independent., 1907-02-28

WASHINGTON Feb 26.--Generai
debate on the so-called ship subsidy
bill continneS throughout the day IN
the house The rule limiting the gem
eral debate to five hours was by unan-
imous consent amended SO that gem
era debate shall run through tomor-
row. with night session from TO Il
O'Clock. when the debate viii termi-
nate MIR. Grosvcnor OF ohio was the
principal champion of thn bill.
Tho conference report on the fortlfi-
cations bill and the omnibus revenue
cutter TN we're adopted
The conference committee reports on
the a,n.y appropriation and the river
and harhur bin were presented
confercea were appointed ON the
tnstofilce appropriation hill after an
lnsfrcs sual effort had been made 20 re-
cede and concur In certain senate
amendments relating tc the pay "
rural letter carriers and railway mail
employees
avn ,etn messages uf hoase hilis
ver, received flom The president, ahe
The independent., 1907-02-28

After Senator Briggs of New Jersey
takes his seat West point will have
rwo graduates in the senate, Mr.. Du
Pont, of Delaware, being also an alum
nus of the military academy. The Della
ware senator has the added distinction
of being a medal of honor man, VIM
ming his decoration by most distin-
guished galantry and voluntary expos
ure to the enelnys fire at a critical
moment" during the battle of Cedar
creek. saws The Boston Transcript. He
was then a captain of artillery in the
regular army AS such in a crisis OF
one of Sherdan's battles he made the
acquaintance of another captain, one
who was destined to write his name
broadly on the worlds history. This
was Captain William Mckinley, then
an officer on General Crooks staff.
Captain Mckinley piloted Du Points s
battery to the new position where II
would do the most good AS the two
officers rode together a friendship was
formed that was to last all their fu-
ture lives Captain Du Pont observed
that Captain Mckinley was COO
enough to give him an account of the
progress of the battle and to indicate
where "the most beautiful fighting
was going on. General Sheridan on tht
completion Of his famous ride re-
ported that Captain Mckinley wa:
Tone of the few officers that had KEEP
their heads.
The independent., 1907-02-28
NATIONAL

Other men in public life will not be
attracted to virtuous public career by
the shower of mud with which the
house OF representatives at Washng-
ton now joins the senate in plastering
the retiring secretary of the interior.
AS the whole country knows, among
the land grabbers whom Secretary
Hitchcock has thwarted by his enforce
ment of the government land laws nave
been men of high position and immense
political influence. Land grabbers con-
trolled the political machinery OF more
than one state. In view of these facts
1t was TO be expected that there would
be men in congress to devote them
selves to furnishing the man whose ofi1-
cial conduct has done so much TO stay
the hano OF the land thieves. Were 1t
ONLY Secretary Hitchcock to be f1ayed
these influences could not make a
strong showing in congress. But Presi-
dent Roosevelt has stood loyalty behind
his secretary of the interior, letting 1t
be known that he has approved all the
acts complained Of. The interests that
want to weaken the president but dare
not strike in the open find in the hatred
for Secretary Hitchcock of some north
western congressman an opportunity To
stab at the president through his secre-
tary. Hence doubtless, the strong anti
Hitchcock showing in congress. Mean
while fresh land frauds are being un-
earthed in Wyoming and Calfornia.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-11-27
A HANDSONl. RESIDENCE.
Mr.. Thomas Wilson's Mansion On
Broad Street to BE Magnificent One.

Contractor j. c. Mckinney is com
pleting one Of the most handsome and
convenient residences in the city fer
Mr.. Thomas Wilson, president of th>
Northwestern Railway on Broad street.
This residence is what may be termed
mansion. There Ire fourte cen large
rooms, three bath rooms, w;d, halls.
and commOdious pocch's. The frat
Is set off in the colonial style with
massive pillars and the residence has
the appearance Of one Of the famous
mansion of the days before the war.
The ceiling is all beautifully frescoed
and Is very fine workmanship. Elec-
trio lights and bells are to be installed d
through the building.
Contractor Mckinney has. indeed,
done excellent work on this residence
and will give Mr.. Wilson one of the
finest homes in this section. The cost
OF the residence will be about 100000
and 1t will be ready for occupancy in
about four weeks.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-11-27

(from the New York Evening 'Post)
That the President would sympathize
Fv1th the American Newspaper Pub
ukEhers' Association I'm Its appeal for
me abolition Of the tariff on press pa
Der. wood pulp and all the wood that
goes into the manufacture OF paper
~tS o. be expected. Any one who COW
srs rs much white paper In a year
% MIR. I.oosevelt is naturally concern
% " the price rises and the supply
bids fair TO be inadequate. Perhaps.
40. something OF Theodore Roosevelt
ehe frce-trader Of bygone days stirred
Anew In the Presidential breast. BE-
xfreS he would be a rare politician
who In these days should be adamant
90 the walls of q united and suffering
press and 40 the President not only
0aSe his consent to- the request that
0e recommend to Congress the
'aAonnoa OF the oppressive tariffs In his
annual message. but also promised to
|>Rwe the Department OF Justice to as
|e<rtsin if the paper manufacturers are
|Vioiating the Antitrust laws.
/. Whether the President was able to
|Dbntroi his. risibles at the spectacle OF
Representatives Of the most determined
rstand-pat" newspapers demanding
RFse trade In paper. while Insisting that
Ut another hair on the hoarN tariff
1er3 shouid be touCbsd IL not report
81 But his sense Of humor makes
) impossible that he should have fall
~ 10 appreciate the Joke. He is Of
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-11-27
THE TURF MEET.

This afternoon at 2 o'clock
the meet Of the Sumter Turf Associa-
ton will start and will continue
through Thursday afternoon. There
is every indication of a most success
full meet for there are a long string
or fast horses at the track and a large
crowd Of noted horsemen in the city
for the event. Many of the horses
there have made record time on some
of the most famous tracks of the
northern circuits and fast races NAV
be expected this week.
The track will be in first elias; con-
! dition for the races. The recent
rains have helped materially in the
work Of rolling and packing the track
today and by tomorrow afternoon, it
will be very fast.
There will be ample accommodate
tions for the crowds who go to the
races each day. In addition to the
regular hack service, an automobile
livery will be run by Mr.. T. B. Jen-
kins.
The programme each day will COM
mence at sharp and all who en-
joy the great sport of horse racing
should be on hand on time. The grand
stand is cOmmodiOus and comforta bic
and every courtesy will be extended
the public.
The horse owners here with their
horses are Col. j. c. Moore, of Che
raw, with three trotters and pacers:
Mr.. w. d. Moore, Of Bennettsville, two
trotters; w. NJ. King, of Darlington,
five trotters and PAGERS; Mr.. George
I. Little, Camden, pacing mare, also,
Mr.. Drake, Of Bennettsville, trotters;
Mr.. Wilkes, Timmonsville. one PAGER;
H. H. King, Rishopville, trotters, C.
F. King, Mayesville, trotters; Mr..
Smith of Springhill, one trotter; DR..
w. d. Wright, Langley, s. c., three
thoroughbreds; Mr.. Littleward, To-
ronto. Canada, three thoroughbreds;
Joe West, Baltimore, Md, thorough
breds; T. o. Sanders. Hagood, three
thoroughbreds; D. NJ. Davis, Sumter,
two thoroughbreds; S. A. Harvin, Sum-
ter, one thoroughbred; Col. r. C.
Richardson, Sumter, two thorough
breds; j. M. Kolb, Privateer, one
thOrOughbred. Mr. McPherson nj
Augusta, three thoroughbreds; Col
Finn, Of Ohio. one thoroughbred.
There are horses owned by Sumter
people that will be entered by Mr.. w
c. Wise, trainer for the local turfmen
whoh as campaigned these horses at
New Orleans and Norfolk all summer
and was very successful at both OF
| these meets.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-11-27

x The Sumter county branch Of the
WomSn's Association for the Improve
nent OF Rural schools In south Caro-
lina met on saturday In the court
hoBse Miss Theodosia Dargan. presi-
cent and Miss Mayo Reese. secretary.
were In their places. There were
|obout twenty-five teachers present.
Rsportz were received from the teach.
>rs "A TO work done In their schools
ard the work to be done and sugges-
eDns were offered as TO the best plans
~ acc nplishing this Improvement
work The president told something
OF thc work and laid stress on its
speeessitS. Altogether the session was
'vsry interesting and u was regretted
4hnt a larger number Of teachers were
mt present. which was due to the bad
weathsr. Members OF the county
board of education and superintend-
ent $. %. Cain were present. also.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-11-27

The New York banks are now try
.ong another short cut to drain the
Cponthern banks OF currency. instead
~ coiiectins checks Of southern hanks
'4Arough ordinary channels they are
low turnjng these checks over to the
<xpress companies with instructions 10
Dsetent the checks at the banks on
~hich they ere drawn. demand pay
<ncnt in currency and ship the cur
G~ncS so collected to New York. This
- done TO prevent the southern banks
xfom making settlement through the
psuai banking channels by draft ON
>neir New York correspondent with
cWhom they have money ON deposit.
xhe New York banks aro determined
~ hold fast to the deposits II the
outhern banks and by hook or crook
rain them OF the reserve stock of
<Qu<rency they have on hand. Fortu.
4nkciy the southern banks thar have
Doney on deposit In New York cannot
Z - Forced 10 pay over currency on de-
md OF the New York banks--they
I'VE the right TO pay In New York sx-
nnoge and u In to he hoped that
~ southern bank will exercise this
<s-ft n every instance. -
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-11-27
Notice 20 Advertisers.

Il Copy for changes OF contract ad-
~srtisaments In the Watchman and
4onshron must be sent In before 9
y m. Monday to insure the change
being made In time for the weekly Is
que ON "Wednesday. This rule will be
'r>gidiy enforced as II is impossible to
ondertake to 'change contract adver-
Qsemsnts on Wednesday.
Cory for changes of contract ad-
vertisements In the Daily Item must
- sent In before 9 o'clock D. m. OF
We day prior to that cn which the
'ohange n desired.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-11-27

Those who are thinking OF enlisting
~ the movement to vote out the dis
pensary Jhould read and consider the
Views Of Hon. II. NJ. Rucker. of Ander-
ION county. Mr.. Rucker was leader
'pf the anti-dispensary forces in the
house of representatives and cannot
- fairly accused Of partiaiity for the
|1i~penssry. The fact Is. his eyes Nave
sen opened BY conditions existing
|3n Anderson under a so-cailed prohi-
1ltion regime.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-11-27

Constipation. indigestion. drive
away appetite and make you weak
and sick HOLSTERS Rocky Noun
tain Tea restores the appetite. drives
away disease. builds up the system.
s5 cents, tea or tablets. Sibert's Drug
Store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-11-27

The game warden of York County
Is very active. Recently several con-
victions have been secured against
persons charged with shooting quail
{ ut Of season.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-11-27

If advertising does not pay, there
are over sixty millions of dollars
thrown away in this country every
year. Everyone knows that much
money Is not going to be scattered to
the wind for nothing, therefore there
must be something in advertising.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-11-27

When you advertise, don't be afraid
Of using too much space. The more
space, the better. The public will
mot overlook the big ads, even if
some people do say they never read
advertisements.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-11-27

About S5 per cent of the business
people Of this country advertise.
Are you among this. So per cent. OF
are you content to be with the 10
per cent. who do not advertise?
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-11-27

Cleveland Leader: A Chicago man
discovered that he had been legally
dead for twelve years. He was prob
ably an emigrant from Philadelphia.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-11-27

The County Superintendents' AS
scciation OF the schools in South Car
olina will meet in Columbia in De-
cember.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-11-27

Philadelphia North American: Even
IL Delaware were all dry, it could
not be regarded as a great desert.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-11-27

Chicago News: It Is easy to see
now that a man who moved on a
farm ten years ago had rare fore
sight
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-11-27

Moses Minis, colored, was shot and
killed In Aiken County. The killing
Of the negro IL wrapped In mystery.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-11-27

If a man does the best he can and
declines to brag about it he Is a pref
ty good chap to tie to.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-11-27

When q fat woman gains weight
she subtracts It; when q thin woman
loses she adds to 1t.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-11-27
Estate Of David Reese, Deceased.

ALL persons having claims against
a'or said Estate will present the same
duly attested and all persons in any
wa indebted to said Estate, will make
immediate payment to
TOM REESE,
Admin st,ator.
Nov 2O--0t
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-11-27

Charleston News and Courier: II
more mouths could be closed, fewer
banks would be closed.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-11-27

An engagement ring Is a girls idea
Of band Of hope.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-11-27

Many man wears a thinking cap
under his silk hat
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-11-27

Retween the two evils--a kicker
and knocker-there's no choice.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-11-27
BLANKETS

ne season OF year Is at hand when those who have
ed to provide themselves with this very necessary article of
wn'er comfort will be obliged So While considering this
SUBJECT 90 not overlook the fact that are the sole owners
OF @ best blanket that offered this or any other
market for the price, ' A
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-11-27

Anyway. a bald man doesn't have
to worry about gray hair.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-11-27
TAX NOTICE.

The County Treasurer's office in
Court House building will be open for
the collection Of taxes without penal
ty, from the 18th day Of October to
the 31st December, 1907.
The levy is as follows:
For State. 4 1-2 mills.
For County Ordinary, 2 3-4 mills.
For Sinking Fund Loan. mill.
For Constitutional School, 8 mills.
Polls, $l.00; Capitation Dog Tax
so cents.
Also special school as follows:
School District, No. !, mills.
School District No. 2. Q. mills
School District No. 3, 2 mills.
School District No. 4, 2 mills.
School District No. II, mills.
School District No. IL, mills.
School District No. 13, mills.
School District No. IA, 3 mills,
School District No. 1G. mills.
School District No. II, mills.
School District No. 18, mills.
a penalty Of l per cent added for
month Of January, 1908. Additional
penalty Of l per cent. for month Of
February, 1908. Additional penalt.
Of per cent. for Is days in March
1908.
T. w. LEE
Treasurer for Sumter co.
10-2-O7-3-15-0S
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-11-27
SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT.

n1sr~.tinx Meeting OF women's Asso-
n cssssos Fur Impsovemsns Of Rarsl
{. schools.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-11-27
g. Kollock, formerly editor OF

the Darlington News Will eneape in
the cotton mill business. having or
ganized ascotton mill to be located at
Cheraw.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-11-27

The SswsAw watcAman was founded In
$3.50 and ths nrws SoutAron In 1866. The
I. tsfcAyss~ and Southron now has the CON-
&ined circulation and influence of both of
'>oe old Papsss. and is manifsstly the bss.
odvertisinG medium In sumter.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-11-27

Nov. 2O--2t
The Goldfield news. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1904-1911, 1907-03-16
MAYOR HENRY G. HALL OF
COLORADO SPRINGS, IN CAMP

Henry c. Hall, one of the b~est-known
lawyers OF the Rocky Mountain west,
and mayo for several years of Colorado
Springs, is in camp on business. His
partner. r. C. Thayer, has been in
camp for some time, n has made sew
eral important deals in both Goldfeld
and Bullfrog.
At the Montezuma Club, last night.
Mayor Hall talked of Goldfeld and the
Goldield News in particular. He said:
1T is a great credit. to Goldfeld to
have such a paper as the Goldfeld News.
I know of no such other paper printed
in the country. 1t is in a class all by
itself. 1t is regarded with the highest
difference in the east. II is wol tn while
for a camp to "a a paper tina every
one swears by, and it means something.
for instance, to go into such a broker
G house, as w. P. Bonbright & Co..
of New York and Colorado Springs and
have him say that the Goldfeld News
is the only mining paper that comes to
his office in which he places implicit
confidence He told me that the Gold
field News could be trusted in every
respect as 1t was edited with utmost
care and conservatism, and conducted
its business in such a way as to place
Il beyond suspicion of being tainted
by questionable influences.
1.-The Goldfeld News" continued Mr.
Hall. lis a greater advertisement for
Goldfeld than any of its mines. and
gives confidence to investors, by rea-
sons OF its stability and character
The Goldfield news. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1904-1911, 1907-03-16
SOUTHERN OPENS
SHOOT OF RICH ORE

Samuel G. Knott. president and man
ager of the company, is very sanguine
concerning the future of this property
and of the Gold Mountain country gen
orally. He believes that this strike of
rich ore is simply a marker to what
will be uncovered when the contact vein
is reached.
The formation of this particular Sec
ton is most favorable for big ore bodies.
being composed largely of lime and
granite. Mining men generally believe
that this district will become a large
and permanent producer of the precious
metals. and all agree that the veins are
true assures.
A great deal of good development
work is going forward at Gold Mountain
and with the completion of the spur
which is being extended into the district
by the Goldfeld & Bullfrog railroad big
shipments will be made from the several
producers.
The Goldfield news. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1904-1911, 1907-03-16
IMPERIAL WONDER TO
INSTALL HEAVY MACHINERY

One of the. first companies in the
western portion of the Wonder district
to install machinery will be the Imperial
Wonder Mining company. a 15-h.p.
hosting plant of the latest design hav-
ing been ordered the first of the month.
1t is to be installed Immediately upon
it's arrival on the ground.
The Imperial Wonder company owns
the Desert Queen GROUP of four claims,
so acres. in the Spider and Wasp sec
ton of the district and has the extern
sion of the Spider and Wasp ledge, 1t
having been traced and sampled by En-
gineer w. B.. Gillingham for a distance
of several thousand rect through the
Spider and Wasp, Dickey ", Midas and
Desert Queen group, the latter having
1000 feet of the big ledge.
Assays taken from surface workings
show values in every instance along the
entire 1000 feet, the last samples run
ming around IS.
The Imperial Wonder is headed by
San Francisco and Tonopah men. David
Holland of Tonopah is president;
George w. Richard, formerly of the