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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-12-20
ABOUT LETTERS.

ID 4 letter is a peculiar thing. 1t car
,,a. overy sentiment--hope, hurt, neal
ing and annoyance, known TO man.
n IL received with joy or sorrow, nap
n,ness or indignation. 1t Is the nope
~ the lover. the dread OF the dep,or
and the Of the politician.
The worst of 1t is that it survives the
Years to bob serenely up when 1t can
interfere most.
Far Instance the other evening d
M~arshalltown man had been cross IN
his home. His wife, a model OF sweet
ness and self repression, came down
stairs some time later and hanoeo
him 4 letter. Tt was one of ms OWL
written wears ago in the period 'htt
interviewed between his acaua'ntahce
with and marriage to the lady VINO
has shared his JOY and sorrows los
these many wears, He read IT. Fer
ventp II a fire insurance inspector ran
across it in the house he'd cancel tae
policy. It burned. ShamefacediE ne
49,
read 1t, wondering If he ever "ro'e -
There was no use to conhsea'e ~.
knew tina the trunk upstairs he'o
ther and ineriminating evidence !" "Ns
own handwriting ~ VS. @""ai -
ing. convicsins. sets'eo :"
That's or kiau. at s',13.
Then ,hcre,s 'F
irnd poiiti9saas W.T. 19t
the Torber. lctfsf 70 9 sNs W ssss
after. and y 1ds e . 0'N4
ranted charges wv :"
possible . met
or was 1nseaesa -
tly quoted. eisfiE''@
No wondei ~, IT ~
attorney In q
love ana paAae
ter. he aaa pSsh
n had dsais g"ttsi ~
y the aiVe'ss soesss
personal knos'iSasS
knew.
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unearthed from ailio"s : -.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-12-20
lET,s BE FAIR ABOUT IT.

4 Let's apply Some common sense 70
that letter of the governors during the
last campaign. He was leading q most
desperate fight. There had probably
not. been a campaign as bitter or as
lawless on the part of his opposition in
the history Of Iowa and the charge
against him everywhere a that he
was not running in good faith for the
nomination for governor but was
merely paving the way for a cand1-
dacy against Allison.
The Times-Republican happens to
know from personal knowledge that
Governor Cummins did not seek the
job of being a candidate for a third
time. He wanted to return to his
work as a lawyer in order to repair
his private fortunes. No man who
stood close to him failed to understand
this. But there was the necessity of
securing anti-pass legislation, a. state
wide primary and a two-cent fare
which. the progressive republicans be-
lieved were reforms worth making
fsacrifices in accomplishing. When it
seemed that the fight was to be a des-
perate one and the control of the sit
uations in danger a demand was made
upon the governor by his friends to
run again. No a enjoying close per-
sonal acquaintance either with the
governor or with the circle of prom
inent progressives who do things in
legislatures and campaigns had any
doubt as to the real desire of the gov
ernor to let somebody else run for that
nomination.
But having shouldered the heavy
end of the fight the first charge that
met him was that he had sought the
third nomination solely to aid him in
the senatorial campaign to follow. 1t
was not unnatural, then, that he should
reply in effect that he had all one man
could attend to in running for gov
ernor and could not be accused OF de-
signs upon Allison's seat W years in
the future any more than he could be
SUSPECTED of running for the Roosevelt
succession at the same time.
Let's be honest and fair with the
governor. No other man has even
been bounded in public life by an OPP
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-12-20
Topics Of the Times

The plea Of the poor mans holi-
day. is being worked overtime by the
Chicago saloonists who would keep
open on Sunday. The poor mans mol
iday is in no danger. 1t he chooses
the parks are open to him, ana the
various outdoor amusementS are not
generally meddled with. IL conducted
for sport and recreation, instead OF
for profit. The poor mar who needs a
saloon to make u poor mans holday
needs restraint quito as III as the
saloons.
or those sailing for Europe during
the wear about o%ne-third of a million
took steera3a passage. Against TINS
the total of 1885, 45 immigrants holds
the million q year balance OF immigra-
ton about equal.
The balance of trade in American
favor and the increase OF Sl,lo4,oVo
sent from New York to Europe 10
make Christmas for the old folks
doesn't 1lDe WIFI TIE
clamor Of hard times.
Thirty-four states have Inheritance
tax laws.
Take out your money and hold 1t In
your hand. There's only three DAYS
more to spend 1t for Christmas.
The Cedar Rapids Republican alludes
to the Register and Leader as having
heen In the Of "ghouls and
hyenas." AS this class of animals loi-
low lead ones. the esteemed Register
and Leader has possibly been taking q
sniff at the Cedar Rapids Republican.
Over in Philadelphia the Salvation
Army has provided a novelty Tor the
charitably inclined at this Christmas
tide. In place of the red iron pots
which New Workers. are asked to keep
boiling for a Christmas dinner for the
moor cash registers have been sub
stituted. The contributor rings up the
amount he or she wants to give and
drops the cash into he money drawer.
The innovation is said to be attractive
and to have induced more liberal gifts
than the pots. SO far the cash reg
lister scheme has not been tried In
New York.
"Father." said little Rollo. II have
discovered why Santa Claus is depicted
as driving reindeer"
"Have you. my son.
Eyes, He is too wise to take
chances in an ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
ton Star.
A remarkable burglar proof safe has
been placed in a bank in England. AT
night the safe is lowered by cables into
an impregnable metallic lined sub
vault Of mansonry and concrete. After
reaching the bottom it is fastened
down by massive steel Jugs, operated
by a triple time lock. Until these Tugs
are released automatically at a desired
time no human agency a raise the
safe, and to break in thru a mass OF
stone and concrete which measures
ten feet by ten feet by sixteen feet
with dynamite would wreck the build
ing without making it possible to get
at the safe.
I'm love with the penniless young
scamp are you?" said old Roxley.
well, 1 propose to cure you of that"
You can't" retorted the wilful
young girl. I'm determined to marry
him"
That's it exactly. I propose to let
you do it."-Philadelphia Press.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-12-20
BEFORE kRAETscHMER DEAL.

(Mason City Times Herald.)
This letter of Cummins to Mr.. Tor
bert was written previous to the time
Of the krerschmer deal. II this letter
was understood Mt that time to mean
that Senator Allison's place would not
be in jeopardy three years later by
Governor Cummins becoming a candi-
date for United States senator. why
was there anything done for the AL
lison interests in Dubuque county!
The people OF the county has instruct
ed that a delegation favorable to the
governor he appointed, and the APP
pointment was left to a favorite son,
who was n candidate for state treas
urer. Kretschmer admitted the deal
was made in the interest of Allison,
and why the need of this IL they had
In writing u promise from Governor
cummins that he would not oppose
Senator Allison for denomination? This
letter was only brought out In despera-
ton. Something had to be done to
stem the tide. It's the same old story
from last year.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-12-20
HIGHWAY POLITICS.

\DlOuAZ SIiy JUL utl.J
What an atfronting thing, anyway,
was that attempt by Allison's Dubuque
agent to exact from Cuihmins a pledge
never to oppose Allison's tenure Of his
seat in the United States senate!
Is it not in keeping with the bull
doing Blythe methods known for 50
long in Iowa, to attempt to coerce
Cummins into surrender of his in
alienable privilege as a citizen to be-
come a candidate for any office he
might choose?
And now, more amazing stu. this
same crowd of political blackmailers
bases its opposition to Cummins' can
didacy upon an alleged pledge in 1906
tnot recognized in that year AS such).
rather than upon any claim of Senator
Allison's superior fitness for the place,
Turnout 1905 the governor was
abused because 1t was declared he was
making for Allison's seat. In 1907, he
is denounced as an Ananias because it
Is claimed he made a verbal promise
early in 1906 never to oppose Allison.
IF Allison were not in league with the
f~reo-booting style Of politics that would
suggest extortion of such a stultifying
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-12-20

promise from a citizen OF Iowa, he
would feel la all it's shame the humili-
alton of a candidacy for recollection,
based upon such n charge against the
governor.
IL the people of Iowa needle any
revelation Of the nature Of the Allison
candidacy. 1t is shown in this eating
of their own words by his newspapers
in an attempt to establish the ridicu-
lous contention that Cummins has not
the right to be a candidate for the Of
feel
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-12-20

a healthy man with a bad heart and
a poor blood circulation?
Did you ever see a satisfactory heat
ing plant without a good boiler in
stalled to a proper system Of piping?
Did you ever hear a heating plant
mound? That's heart disease, and your
boiler and piping must be made right
or the coal will flow into. your boiler
as he dollars flow out of your pocket.
Consult p. w. Hecker, the plumber.
steam and gas filter, at % South First
street, Coulton old stand.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-12-20
EVER SUCH A KING.
(SiouX CITY Tribune.)

The Sioux City Journal testities to
the loyalty OF the Des Moines Register
and Leader to the cause of progress
and to Governor Cummins as the ban
ner bearer. Edward, when only Prince
OF Wales, went on the stand In II di-
vorce case where infdelity of the wife
was at issue and committed perjury
like a gentleman."
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-12-20

Referring to Delivers charge, the
Scranton Journal thinks "the people
of Iowa may be pardoned the thought
that the senator has taken leave of
plain, ordinary horse sense, and honor
rs Well"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-12-20

A New York woman went to a hos
pital to seek relief from the morphine
habit. As soon as she was cured she
ended her life by taking s%trychnine.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-12-20

"The division in the republican par
ty in this state" says the Davenport
Democrat, sis about as wide open as a
thrashing machine when in full opera
ton"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-12-20
IOWA OPINIONS AND NOTES.

The Northwood Anchor says "The
Iowa mulct law needs changing In one
particular. The prosecution for VIC
lations Of law should not be placed
with the county attorney, but with
some authority outside the locality in
which the violation occurs. 1t is too
much to expect of an official, elected
by a community and dependent on it
for support, that he will enforce the
law against the majority sentiment OF
that community. In the majority of
Iowa counties having legalized sa-
looms, the county attorney is elected
because it is known that he will not
enforce the law"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-12-20

"Why doesn't Mr.. Perkins say that
he understood in 1906 that Cummins
had pledged himself not to be a can
didate against Allison in 1902" in
uuires the Sioux City Tribune.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-12-20

The Des Moines News says: "Dolli-
yer spoke hastily and unwisely. He
did not have the evidence. And when
the evidence vas produced it was pre-
cisely contrary to his statement. Dol
liver has lost caste by his utter fail
ure to make good"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-12-20

Noting that in nearly all towns OF
the state efforts are being made to put
the lid on" that is to say to close the
holes in the wall, and also compel
the saloons to obey the mulct law to
the letter, the Baxter New Era asks:
"What's the use? The habitual beer
boozer will have his amber fluid any
way. If all will let the stuff alone,
there'll be no use for lids. AS for the
enactment Of more laws to regulate
dives the laws now upon the statute
books are a plenty, and to enforce
them a healthy public sentiment is re-
CURED and also the impeachment Of
officials who wink at gross violations.
At all times and under all circum-
stances the low-down GROCERY is an
outlaw and should be treated as such"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-12-20

"There doubtless will be others later
on; but Mr.. Garst is in earnest and
will be a strong candidate" confesses
the Nevada Representative.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-12-20
CHAPTER XVII.

CHAPTER XVII.
Y/1NROSS rose SO late next morn
ing that the early II o'clock
dinner Of the household served
Al for his breakfast.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-05-01
DURANT.

Durant, April 25.-Mr. ]. N. With
erspoon died at 4 O'Clock Monady al
ternoon at the home Of his sister,
Mrs. w. P. Montgomery, after an III
ness of five weeks. The funeral SER
vices were held in the Mayesvllie
church Tuesday afternoon and ms
bodv laid to rest in the cemetery. Mr.
Witherspoon leaves wife and one
child.
telegram was received from Ha-
zelhurst, Ca, last week announcing
the death of Mrs. Muldrow Montgom-
cry.
MI. J. NJ. Reaves and daughter,
Miss Carrie, went to Marion yester-
dav to attend the Lyles-Montgomery
marriage.
Mrs Hamilton Garland and Miss
Gertrude Durant and Miss Calhoun
were among the visitors the past
week
Mrs. Willie Gailliard has returned
home after pleasan. visit to rela-
ives in williamsburg county
The quantity Of fertilizers hauled
The past few days gives our little sta
ton a business-hke appearance and
makes one feel as if it We're the be-
ginning of the year. The farmers
have been inconvenienced by the de-
Law in the fertilizers and the railroads
should prepare for the rush in the fu-
turs.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-05-01
WISACKY.

Wlsacky, April Give are having
lovely weather now, and farm work
is going on very nicely.
The farmers seem little encour-
aged since the warm days began
The most remarkable thing we
have heard of in a long while is that
farmer near Timmonsville has nine
acres &C cotton yet to gather.
There is considerable sickness IN
the community at this time, among
white and colored.
Mr.. j. H. Ledingham has been
quite sick for the past two days.
Mrs. H. j. Williams has been Sc
riously sick, but is improving slowly
at this time
Mr.. Herbert Witherspoon and fam
lily, of Darlington, have been visiting
relatives and friends in our midst
this week, and also in Bishopville-
Rev. James Plowden, of staunton'
Va, preached a hne sermon at Mt
zion church or the 14th, and remain
ed in the neighbarhood for several
days visiting relatives ard fc-ends.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-05-01
kERsHAw COUNTY NEWS.

Camden, 4spril 30.-The frost that
some We're expecting did not come
on the full moon. We have 800 acres
of cotton up to stand that would
have Jared badly, but it did not turn
cold. and all is we'll. We commenced
planting on the Sd Of April, and
while we hear of good many plant
inc over, even our first planting is
safe. There is more in the way cot
ton is planted than the time. Plant
shallow and put plenty Of seed. HE
that soweth sparingly, shall reap
also sparingly," is true scripture.
Rev. S. H. Booth, former pastor of
Beulah. stopped here on his way
from district conference. He was
called home on Monday by tele-
gram that his baby was sick.
While the prohibitionists have had
only a few weeks to circulate petit
tions 10 vote on "dispensary" or mo
dispensary" it is belived that we
will have enough names TO order an
election. The petitions are called in
today, as they have to be filed before
Nav 1st. WhisAey is a curse to any
town or State, and should be
sold only for medicine and we doubt
if it is necessary even for that.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-05-01
TO SUPPORT TWO MISSIONARIES.
Sumter District Conference Pledges
Over Nine Hundred Dollars for
That Purpose.

Camden. April ,26.-The Sumter
District Conference at its morning ses-
sion at Heath Springs today decided
to support two missionaries in Cuba,
and for this purpose over nine hun
dred dollars was pledged. Ten hun
dred and eighty dollars is necessary
and more than this amount is expect
ed to be pledged before the confer
ence adjourns. Presiding Elder Bays
and the members Of the conference
are rejoicing over this good work.
DR.. S. H. Zimmerman preached a
fine sermon last night on education
and secured several hundred dollars
for the Columbia Female College. DR..
J. W Daniel will be heard tonight. DR..
BAYS says this is the best district con-
ference he has ever attended.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-05-01
BASEBALL MEETING.
The Local Association Reorsaaized
and officers and Committees Elect

At a meeting of the subscribers to
the cash capital Of the Sumter Base
ball Association. held in the Office Of
Haynsworth & Haynsworth at 8
O'Clock Friday afternoon, the associa-
ton was reorganized.
The following directors We're elect
ed: A. D. Hardy, J. D. Banding, w.
Bultman, E. S. Miller, J. P. Booth.
P. C. Bowman, W. B. Boyle, ]. Il.
Levy, Geo. L. Kicker, r. /. Edmunds,
S. C. Baker, T. A. Scarborough and
H. C. Hay nsworth.
The officers elected were: W. Built
man, president; A. D. Hardy, vice
president; P. G. Bowman, secretary;
E. S. Miller, treasurer.
Finance Committee D. Hardy,
J. P. Booth and ]. D. Blanding.
Executive Committee = II. c..
Haynsworth, J. H. Levy and J. D.
Blanding.
The report Of the subscription COM
mittee showed that the full amount
needed hid not been raised by pop
ular subscription, but that the outlook
was encouraging and that Sumter
was in the State League to stay.
1t was decided to complete the
eo.o;a, of +bo oor,y Of onoo and fo
have all work necessary to put the
grounds in perfect condition done be-
fore the season opens. 1t will be
necessary to put in a few under
drains. to fill in the diamond and
grade and level the grounds in order
to guarantee dry grounds after rain
All this wook will be pushed to COM
completion as quickly as possible.
The soft drink and cigar privilege
will be sold to the highest bidder.
It was also decided to make every
Tuesday Ladies Day.
A resolution was adopted that
Sumter adhere strictly to the salary
limit in the employment of. players
and to use every effort to have this
rule rigidly enforced.
Other matters were discussed, but
there are several questions that can
not be finally decided until after the
meeting Of the State executive COM
mittee in Columbia on Monday.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-05-01
STATEBCRG.
dead to

stateburg, April 29.-Mrs. James
Pinckney and Miss A. n. Moore re-
turned on Thursday from Sumter.
where they had been visiting rela-
tives.
Mr.. Frank P. Burgess left today
for Manning, where he has been call
ed on business.
Miss H. Lee Moore spent Saturday
in Sumter, the guest of Mrs. Charlie
Pinckney
Mr.. Warren Burgess spent several
days last week with Mr.. F. P. Bur
cess.
Mrs. Nelson Frierson and little
Louise Frierson, cf Buffalo, y. Y, are
visiting Mrs. E. \. Frierson at Cher
ry Vale"
Miss Anna P. Burgess spent Friday
and Saturday in Sumter.
Mr.. Early Mellette spent Sunday at
home.
Mr.. ". H. Barnwell paid short
visit to his parents at The Rectory'
last week.
Mrs. W. ]. Norris spent Sunday in
Sumter.
Mr.. A. II. Lee, of Charleston, spent
a few days at Farm HIP last week.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-05-01
w. E. DARGAN DEAD.
The Sudden Death of a Well known
Citizen of Darlington.

Darlington, April 2s.-Mr W. z.
Dargan, a prominent citizen of this
county, large and successful planter
and lumber mill man. died at Hy-
mansville. Florence county, at $
O'Clock this morning, at the age
of g.
Yesterday afternoon, while in the
woods investigating lumber interests,
he was stricken with an attack Of
acute indigestion, which later devel-
oped into apoplexy. causing death
The news came as a great shock TO
Darlington, for everybody who kne"
him liked Mr.. Dargan. He was uni
versally popular throughout this Sec
ton and was esteemed and loved as
few 1aen are. Mr.. Dargan was prom
inentIv connected and comes Of fine
lineal descendants. He was a broth
er Of Col. J. J. Dargan Of Sumter ana
of the late Hon. George W. Dargan OF
this city, and an uncle Of Hon. George
E. Dargan and Mr.. S. a. Dargan, also
of this city. His home was in the Me-
chanicsville, or Riverdale, section
of this county, about seven miles
from town. He owned a magnificent
estate and farmed extensively and
successfully. His home was ideal
and within the past few years he had
made various Improvements, equip
ping his farm and providing his fam
lily with every comfort.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-05-01
DALZELL.

Dalzell, April 29-News is a little
scarce here just now We had a lit
tie excitement over the cross-tie bus
mess a few days ago, and two Of our
young men tried their manhood for
few minutes but fortunately neith-
er was hurt much. SO the business
has again settled down and all is
quiet.
The farmers are hard at work.
Some are through planting, others
have just commenced, while a few
had to plant over. Some have stand
of cotton up.
The Dalzen Dancing Club report
having had very nice time at the
pavilion on last Friday night. though
not enough girls for the boys. I am
glad to say for the credit Of the girls
around Dalzell, very few Of them
dance, and in order to get up dance
the girls have to come from some
where else. I am sorry I cant say
the same for the boys that I can for
the girls.
There was no preaching at Tirzah
Yesterday afternoon. Rev. ]. c..
Bailey was expected to preach but
was called elsewhere. SO a good con-
gregation was disappointed.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-05-01
SALEM.

Salem, April 29.-There was quite
a large congregation out to witness
the installation of Rev. W. II. WORK
man as pastor of Brick Church on
Sunday, among whom was Mr. Willie
Wilson, who has been in the hospital
since his accident from being thrown
from his hand car last fall. His many
friends were delighted to see him
looking so we'll, considering what he
has endured, but regretted to see
that his leg had been anputated and
him on crutches.
Thomas Brunson. colored, one OF
the most successful fishermen Of these
parts. had quite a close call on Tues
day evening last, While fishing in
Shaw's lake, during the wind storm.
He claims that he was on rough
sea. accompanied by another man,
and while pulling along to reach the
shore. noticed a large limb falling,
but there was no time to get out OF
reach and the limb came down end
foremost. striking the bateau be-
tween the occupants, breaking
through the bottom and causing
them to jump overheard and losing a
fine lot Of fish. While wet he fshed
out the sunken boat and next day
went to try his luck again. 1t was
yerv evident next morning that he
had not gotten over his fright, for
in relating his experience Of the af-
ternoon before he stated the mis-
fortune befell him about three miles
below the spring, when in reality it
was less than three hundred yards.
So it seems he is a better fisherman
than estimator of distance Gnder
these circumstances.
Most all early planted corn and
cotton had to be replanted, While
those who were later in planting have
secured fairly good stands.