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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-01-09
chamberlain.s Cough Remedy Safe
Medicine for Children.

SIN buyias a cough medicine for
children, Ne ger be afraid to buy
Chamberlain IS Cough Remedy. There
is nedange- from it. and relief is
always sure 70 follow It is intended
especially f,f coughs, colds, Group
and whoopiag cough, and there is no
better medicine in the world for
these diseases. It is not only certain
cure for Group, but, when given as
soon as the croupy cough appears,
will prevent the attack. Whooping
cough is not dangerous when this
remedy is given as directed. 1t con-
tains no opium or other harmful
drugs, and may be given as cor1lce6e-
" to a baby as to an adult. For sale
by J. F. W. DeLorme.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-01-09
HINT OF WESTERN REBELLION.
San Francisco Chronicles Remarkable
ES-:t2rial CT. ~. Roosevelt.

san Francisco, Dec. 3l.-Tne San
Francisco Chronicles, owned by NJ. H.
De Young, a Republican Of National
prominence, prints a remarkable edi-
toriai headed National Loyalty in
which a warning is virtually given
that if President Roosevelt's attitude
with regard to the japanese question
were indorsed by congress, California
would become rebellious. The Chron-
icle says publicly what good many
persons here have been saying pri-
vately ever since the presidents mes
sage was issued.
The Chronicle begins by declaring
that all emotions are feeting, even
loyalty, which may become the most
powerful emotion of all.''
After an analysis Of the causes OF
national patriotism, it says:
National loyalty is closely akin to
family loyalty. The child clings to
its parents for the protection which
they give. When oppression takes the
place Of protection, the spirit Of 10y
atty takes fight; when the constitu-
ton comes to be regarded as an in
strument which commits power to the
more populous section of the country to
coerce a less populous section in re-
spect to matters reserved for local
control, the years of the republic will
be full of trouble, and will probably
be few.
ga very large measure of local au-
tonomy is essential to the contentment
of the people of so vast a country as
ours. And discontented people be-
comes in the end rebellious people.
"The attitude of President Roose-
welt in respect to the control Of the
common schools of California would
tend to make the western half of the
continent hate the federal government
We're it not for the profound convic-
ton that his policy is only personal,
and certain Of emphatic reputation
by congress, his party, and an over
whelming majority Of the American
people. New York Times.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-01-09

The magistrate at Ridgeville has
asked the attorney general for an
opinion on the right of railway de-
pot agent carrying a pistol while on
duty. 1t seems that a recent prelim-
mary at Ridgeville, in which the
agent was involved, this question
came up. The attorney general
quotes the law on the subject and
rules that under the statute depot
agent has the right to carry pistol
while engaged in railroad business
and on the premises.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-01-09
Wise Counsel From the South.

*"I want to give some valuable ad-
vice to those who suffer with lame
back and kidney trouble" says ]. R.
Blankenship, Of Beck, Tenn. II have
proven to an absolute certainty that
Electric Bitters will positively cure
this distressing condition. The first
bottle gave me great relief and after
taking a few more bottles, was COM
pletely cured; so completely that it
becomes a pleasure to recommend
this great remedy" Sold under guar
antee at Sibert's drug store. Price SOC
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-01-09
sFood don't digest? Because the

*Food don't digest? Because the
stomach lacks some one Of the essen
tial digestants or the digestive juices
are not properly balanced. Then, too,
it is this undigested food that causes
sourness and painful Indigestion. Ko-
dol for indigestion should be used for
relief. Kodol is solution of vege-
table acids. 1t digests what yo1 eat,
and corrects the Deficiencies Of the
digestion. Kodol conforms to the ma
tional pure food and and drug law.
Sold here by all druggists.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-01-09

An illicit still, operated by an eight
horse power steam engine, was de-
stroyed by State Constables Hayes,
HOY and Jenkins, in York county, on
wednesday morning. The constaoles
who made the raid are under Chle1
Fants. in charge of the Spartanourg
division. The still hal capacity OF
sc gallons per day, and was the finest
Of the kind ever captured by the
officers.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-01-09
Rad Stomach Trouble Cured.

"Having been sick for the past two
wears with a bad stomach trouble,
friend gave me a dose Of Chamber
lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets.
They did me so much good that
bought bottle Of them and have
used - bottles in all. Today am
we'll Of bad stomach trouble.-Mrs
John Lowe, Cooper, Maine. These
tablets are for sale by J. F. W. De-
Lorme.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-01-09
The Right Name.

sMr. August Sharpe, the popular
overseer Of the poor, at Fort Madi-
son, Ia, says: s'Dr. Kings New Life
Pills are rightly named; they act
more agreeably, do more good and
make one feel better than any other
laxative Guaranteed to cure bill
iousness and constipation. Csc at
Sibert's drug store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-01-09
Tn Line With the Pure Food Law.

sour popular druggist, ]. F. w. De-
Torne. has recently placed an order
for that remarkably meritorious med
ic;ne known as Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy. This remedy complies with
the Pure Food Law, and is free from
oniatas of every character, thus max
fnr it a safe cough remedy for moth
ers to use with children. 1t IS good
for severe, stubborn coughs as well as
for Group with children. The remedy
IS absolutely guaranteed and our
wben found to be unsatisfactory. Call
druggist will refund full retail price
for it just once. i7"i
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-01-09

Leading business men OF Dillon and
the surrounding section have renewed
the fight for the proposition, voted
down four years ago, to create a new
county to be called Calhoun, COM
posed Of about half the present coun-
ty Of Marion, with Dillon as the coun-
ty seat. Petitions purport;ng to bear
the signatures Of the requisite num-
Der Of freeholders and a rough plat
Of the proposed new county have been
submitted to Governor Hayward. The
usual procedure Will follow.
June 2Stn, the anniversary Of the
repulse Of the British attack on Fort
Moultrie, has been selected as South
Carolina day at the Jamestown ex-
position.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-01-09
THE UNWRITTEN LAW.

Helena, Mont, Jan. S.-The un-
written law is regarded as the guild
ing influence in saving the life of
Charles Schmidt, charged with muir
dering his wife. When he learned
that she was infatuated with SOL
der, he shot her.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-01-09
Why Suffer With rheumatism?

*Do you know that rheumatic pains
can be relieved, If you doubt this
just try one application Of Chamber
lain's Pain Balm. 1t will make rest
and sleep possible, and that certainly
means a great deal to any one affiict-
ed with rheumatism. For sale by j.
F. W. DeLorme.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-01-09

eMothers who give their children
Kennedy,s Laxative Cough Syrup in
varias,ly iadorse it. Children like it
because the taste, is SO pleasant. Con
tains Honey and Tar. 1t is tae orig
snal Laxative cough syrup and IS IN
rivaled for the relief of Group. Drives
she cold out through the bowels. Con
forms to the national pure food and
drug law. Sold by all druggists.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-01-09
CURRENT COMMENT.

40 matter how high the cost of liv-
ing there will never be a demand for
an increase in the wages OF sin
Washington Post.
The canal message is something
Of Christmas number itself. Al 1t
needs is poem on Sunset at Colon
by Clinton scollard--New York Mail
administration cifciss there
seems 10 be suspicion that Senator
Foraker is awaiting the chance to
place bent pin on the presidents
chair-washington Post
r. Roosevelt. has consented to ad-
dress the National Editorial Associa-
ton at its next meeting: There will
be nothing novel in his telling the edi-
tors how to run their papers. Every
body does that-Washington Her
ald.
70 make sure that he viii not again
be chosen as the victim for the sacri-
zee. Judge Parker has resorted to
the desperate expedient of accepting
a retainer from the sugar trust
Cleveland Leader.
1t might be good idea to give the
President another prize for ending the
war between this country and Japan
nefore it Chicago News.
"a lady astronomer has just
unearthed thirty-six stars, says the
Richmond Tines Dispatch. She must
have fallen in a we,z headforemost--
washington Herald.
The sub-treasury is a prize worth
fighting for. but Columbia cannot Sc
cure it without a fight. Atlanta has
an advantage in the fact that the
Georgia delegation is larger than that
of South Carolina. If the fight is to
be won, the South Carolina deleseation
has got to get help from delegations
from states which have no chance of
getting the sub-treasury. 1t looks as
if the fight may be narrowed down
to Columbia and Atlanta. For Co
lumbsa to w,n out would be
victory that would advertise this
city far and wide.-columbia Record.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-11

stand there and criticize for making smooth run
from here to town. when my trotter the only luxury
I've got! You talk about me being crazy because
like good roads and willing to spend my money to
give object lesson to the short sighted fools who
live hereabouts! I'll show you! I'll make boue-
ward of this whole blamed township! I'll have peo
pie coming miles to Herrick's highways. The
county will have the estate when / get through, and
you'll have to get out and huste!"
Nephew Will worried by this declaration.
1t seemed preposterous, but Uncle Alvin
capable of it. Besides, the subject of good roads
always had been something of hobby with Uncle
Alvin.
81 III have conservator appointed, was Nephew
Wills decision.
His wife thought this was nothing short of an
a different view of the matter
The idea of spending all his money on good roads
would certainly to be evidence of mental fail
ure,'' he admitted, and you and l may be satisfied
that it is; but you must remember that the good
roads movement has popular approval at the present
time; everybody is CRYING for the good roads that
somebody else has to build. Under the circum-
stances there would be great outcry against inter-
fering with the who wants to build them; this
mania would seem to the average man like heav-
emily dispensation. If he planning to build hos
pitals or art galleries. it might be different but
good roads-why, my dear sir, try him for lunacy,
and he'd be convicted of philanthropy. Public
sentiment wouldn't permit anything else
little investigation proved the soundness of this
view. Privately, many people passed jocular re-
marks about his incomprehensble folly in rebuilding
the road to town. but there wasn't one of them who
would publicly admit that Uncle Alvin wasn't the
wisest who ever lived and it especially
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-11

1t done by assessment.
But you were joking, of
course. "
Oh, l was!"
Il sha mt object to
a moderate sum going
to charity Nephew
Will went on serenely,
ignoring this sarcastic
exclamation; but it's
absurd to talk of any
thing else. Be reason
able, Uncle Alvin. l
need a thousand dol
lars now, and it's really
only borrowing from
myself, you know. If
| don't happen to pay
II, l get the note IN
stead of the money
when you die; it mere
" takes that much out
OF my estate. -
Your estate!" thun-
dered Uncle Alvin,
stamping up and down
the room. You have
NJ any estate and you
never will h; re any!
Do you think I'm 60
ing to leave my money
for pink teas and golf
and devil wagons ?
Well, l guess not! III
spend it myself-that S
what I'll do! There
won't be any estate
when l die; there won't
lie any will to break;
there won't be any
thing but roads-un-
derstand, roads! You
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evident that the
knowledge that he
intended to do
more road building
would make them
the more enthusi-
astic in testifying
to this mental ca
pacity and sound
ness.
If he lives up
to his threats"
complained Will,
the county will
get his estate, just
as he SAID.
"Or the con-
tractors" return
ed his wife gloom
lily.
The contract
ors!" he repeated
eagerly. Brock'ey
IS the only one in
the county W o
does this sort Of
business as a regu-
lar thing, and he
gets his stone from
that hill at the
north end of old
Joe Browns farm
when he has any
work to do in this
vicinity. But say!
/ wonder why |
couldn't 60 into
road building my
self. With my adj
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-11

TT was Will Herrick who forced Alvin Herrick into
the business that gave him his Alternative ap-
peaton. little later the good people of
Merivale Township uncertain which of the two
really was Herrick of the Highways" Alvin
questonably had the title first, however and it
was Alvins money that made the roads the pride
Of Merivale Township and the envy of all the
surrounding townships
VIII Herrick lad no thought Of anything OF this
sort when he went to Uncle Alvin to borrow
money Uncle Alvin had plenty and Will was his
nearest of kim in fact, the only be found with
out running back a few generations and then tracing
another branch of the family. So Will could see
reason why he shouldn't borrow thousand or SO.
His note could be put in Uncle Alvins strong box,
and he would get it with the rest of the when
Uncle Alvin died, which would surely be equivalent
taking it up 1t was much better and more
businesslke to borrow than to ask an advance pay
nent on his prospective inheritance and it was just
a satisfactory.
1t all comes of me in the end, - he explained
to his wife. " If don't pay the note why, there's
Just that much less to the estate when / get it,
She thought his reasoning good; but Uncle Alvin
did not. It is possible that the fact that Uncle
Alvin already had one or two of his nephew notes
IN his strong box led him take this of it, at
any rate, he refused emphaticay to release his grip
on any money at this time.
I'd like to see some evidence of your ability to
make little yourself" said Uncle Alvin.
Oh I'm doing, pretty Well answered Nephew
but, your heir a good deal IS expected of us, and
our expenses are higher"
Who said you We're going to be my herr
Oh everybody. knows that. You've no one
else to leave 1t to.
Charity" said Uncle Alvin shortly.
Nephew Will smiled tolerantly. Not all of it,
Uncle Alvin he said.
Yes, all of it."
Quite impossible. I'd break the will
Uncle Alvin exploded wrathfully. You'd break
the wi?' he exclaimed Huh! You'd have a
nice job doing that! Where's your grounds?"
"Eccentricity exclaimed Nephew, Will conf
IDENTIFY. "Eccentricty is the outward demonstra
ton OF unsound mind, People are already talk
ing OF your vagaries There is already evidence of
mental alteration.
Proof" demanded Uncle Alvin.
Taxes" replied Nephew Will. You schedule
everything you own at its full value You are
scanda1ous profgate in your dealings with the
State And you've become crank on the subject
OF good roads
We need them
Everybody says that; but you're the only one
who cheerfully pays for them. You rebuilt the
road from here town; paid every cent of the cost
out of Your own pocket. Of course it's only short
distance; but there dozen people who ought to
have contributed, and you never tried to have
1t done by assessment.
But YOU were Joking, of
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vance information, l
ought to be able to cor
ner the stone market,
and Uncle Alvin isn't
going to kick about
prices when he starts
out to throw his money
away"
The idea took imme-
date possession of his
mind, and he was not
an indolent man. He
might not be a plodder,
and he might be over
fond of the pleasures of
life for a man with a
modest income; but he
was not lazy, and he
knew that Uncle Alvin
was preparing for his
great undertaking in his
slow, methodical way.
Uncle Alvin was never
in a hurry; but he was
stubborn and persever-
ing, and prided himself
on doing exactly what
he said he would do.
There was no l1hle
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-26
TESTIMONY IN LYNcH1Na CASE
Attorney General Petitions fo
Change of Court Order,

The Attorney General has fled a petit
ton In the Supreme Court of the United
states asking change of the order of the
court which, If granted. will permit the
taking of testimony in the contempt case
OF Sheriff Shipp and others arising out of
the lynching of the negro Ed johnson, in
washington. instead Of Chattanooga. as at
first ordered. The principal reason given is
that witnesses will be afraid to speak freely
II they are examined at Chattanooga The
Attorney General urges that It will not be
necessary for the defendants themselves to
De mere, and suggests that 1t will be no
great hardship to require their attorneys to
be here. 1t Is urged that the defenda nts
should come to the court rather than fha +
the court should go to them, and it Is rem
resented as important that the taking of
testimony should be at place where the
court u can De consulted if necessary.
The petition then proceeds: ut is SUBJ
United that the locality where this terrible
occurrence took place. and where las an
pears from the crime itse,f, from the rec
ORD IN Johnsons case. and from the oral
..p herein on the preliminary ques-
tons OF law the feelings of certain portions
OF the community have been and are still
greatly excited. is unsuitable place for
THIS examination. at least of the witnesses
LOT the United States. In that locality the
real factS cannot be elected in n ca m and
dlspassionate atmosphere, free from fhe
danger that local prejudice and a sense of
personal insecurity may stife or check tho
lull ana frank utterances of the witnesses
Tor the prosecutions; and the Attorney Can-
-eral deems it his duty to advise the co,,r.
the confidential information In the nossas-
sion of the Department of Justice of a
CHARACTER entitled to credit indicates that
witnesses for the United States may reason
ABLY and Will. in fact. entertain apprehen
sions of danger to themselves If thew tes
tify at Chattanooga"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-26
CAMP PERRY SELECTED.
Place Chosen for the Next National
Rifle Match

The National Board for the Promotion Of
Rife Practice accomplished considerable
work at its recent meeting in this CITY.
For one thing. 1t was decided that the merit
national match shall be held at camn
Perry. near Put-in-Bay, about twelve miles
from Sandusky. Ohio, during the week be-
ginning August 20 next. For the last four
years 1t has been held in the east. three
times at Sea Girt, N. ]. The Ohio people
are constructing new range on the lake
near Port Clinton. and 1t will be completed
in time for the match next August 1t was
decided also that the rife to be used In the
competition shall be the Krag-Jorgensen
model of 1898. and that the Ammunition
used may be selected from any kind mantr-
featured in the United States that has been
approved by the ordnance bureau of the
War Department. :
The match will be preceded by two DAVIS,
team practice. The order of fire win be as
follows:
First. one skirmish run; second. rand
fire; third. slow fire. at ranges of 200. 600.
800 and 1000 yards.
The selection of an officer to have charge
of the national match was left to the dis
erection of Secretary Taft and Assistant Sec
rotary Oliver. the latter Of whom is presi-
dent Of the Board for the Promotion Of
Rifle Practice. Capt. Grote Hutchinson Of
the general stan Of the army Is secretary of
the board.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-26
DENATURED ALCOHOL BIII
Will Not Become Effective Until
September 1, 1908.

The compromise denatured alcohol bill
agreed upon by the House committee on
ways and means carries a provision that
the measure shall not become effective
until after September 1, 1908 This date
was fixed at the request of the commits
sioner of internal revenue, Mr. Yerkes. for
the purpose Of granting him adequate time
to prepare regulations for the manufacture
OF alcohol by small manufacturers not con-
nected with distilleries.
Representatives Hill and Marshall and
other members who have been active in
getting measure prepared which will en-
able small manufacturers to make dena-
tured alcohol were anxious to have the
present law amended Immediately. but the
Treasury Department insisted that time
must be had to frame regulations under
which locked stills and tanks may be used
by farmers desiring to make alcohol in
small plants.
The present law removing all internal
revenue tax from denatured alcohol permits
only distilleries and factories having large
denaturing warehouses to engage in the
manufacture of the alcohol designed for
fuel. light and manufacturing purposes. and
the bill just reported by the House COM
mittee Is designed to convert their products
into alcohol.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-26
ATTEMPTED SUICIDE
MRS. ANNIE WEAVER INHALED
ILLUMINATING GAS

Mrs. Annie Weaver. forty-five years OF
age. who conducted a room-renting house
at rs Let street northwest. attempted sui
eide this morning by inhaling illuminating
gas. She was in an unconscious condition
~when found by William Kearnes. a roomer
neighbor. LIE Roy H. Carter. summoned
the ambulance from the Emergency Hos
pital. and the unconscious woman was hur-
ried to the hospital and given treatment. II
was stated this afternoon that there had
been a slight improvement in her condition,
but that she was by no means out Of dan
ger.
The condition OF things in the room In
which the woman was found indicated thai
she had made careful plans to take her life.
and had made what preparations she could
for her burial She had taken from heI
trunk all the articles Of wearing apparel
she had expected to be buried in including
undergarments, stockings and silk dress
These articles she had placed near her bed
Early last night she spent her time IN heI
room writing letters to relatives In Lam
caster, Pat Is stated she mailed three
letters before she went to her room and
made preparations to end her life.
Mrs Weaver, 1t Is stated. came here from
Lancaster about five years ago. leaving tne
Pennsylvania town shortly after the death
Of her husband. Some time ago she furnish
ed the house and made an effort to fill 1t
with roomers. Her rooms did not rent as
readily as she had anticipated. and recently
she had told some of her friends she was
unable to make ends meet financially. she
never said anything about suicide, however:
and the persons in the house were shocked
this morning when they heard OF what she
had done.
After mailing the three letters last night
Mrs. Weaver returned home and MADE an
effort to prevent the escape OF gas from
the room by stuff1ng rags In the keynote
and crevices She then disrobed and retired,
after turning on the gas. leaving two jets
wide open. 1t is believed she would have
died in short while had not the roomer
detecte. the odor Of gas and made an IN
vestigation.
The police will notify Mrs. Weaver's rela-
tiyes Of her condition.