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Daily picayune., 1908-05-08
COMMENCEk i::NT OF
 PRESCOT SCHOOLS Close This Morning After One of the T ost Sue
 cessful Terms.

The Commencement exercises of our public schools were held last night, as announced, at the opera house. he house was packed.
 The program WIS given as pub- lished, except in two instances. Glen Wylie was revented from taking part in the debating con- test because of si kness, and Sen- ator Haynie pres, tied the diplo- mas to the grad ates instead of Col. c. c. Hamby. who was ab- sent attending court at Camden.
 The speeches V ere all good and above the average commence ment productions, and as indi- cated by Rev. T. H. Ware, who presented the medals, they all deserved a medai
 Hon. Hal Norwood, while con- fessing that he was out of his sphere as a speaker on occasions of this kind, sustained his repu- tation as an orator. His speech was sound in thought and full of good advice.
 Hon. c. R. taynie, after a very appropriate and fitting speech, in behal If the Board de- livered the diploss.as to the class of thirty-two graduated.
 Rev. T. H. We, who says he never makes a speech, performed the most difficult oart of the pro- gram, that of deiivering the med als. He seemed to be in his ele- ment, thorough enjoying it, but not more so thar the audience.
 Following are the prize win- ners:
 The Latin Meo4l, given by Rev. 1. N. Clack Miss Winnie Hay nie.
 Department, oy Hon. H. B. McKenzie-Clara Young. Scholarship, oy Board--Burva Hit.
 Scholarship, oy Hon. T. C. Me- Rae-Miss Parlee Crossland.
 Spelling, Miss Bessie Vaughan.
 Debater's Medal, by Hon. c. R. Haynie---Mi ; Mabel Hale.
 Miss Lorine ] .vender won the medal in music.
 Miss Georgi; DeLaughter a diamond ring, present from her parents.
 This morning at 10:30 a reci- tation contest the opera house by a number o young ladies of the graduating competed for the Highsmith mecal for the best de- clamer, which was won by Miss Ethel Bailey, cosed the most suc- cessful term oi the Prescott Pub lie School in it history, notwith- standing the f. ct that the school has for the past several years been exceedingly satisfactory to both patron and student, as we'll as to the super atendent and his associates.
 The success eul and thriving condition of our school is due to the fact that le greatest har- mony prevails and every one seems to have cealized the neces- sity of render. g all the encour- agement pos ble for the inn provement an upbuilding of the school.
 The people of Prescott may congratulate ! ,emselves on hav- ing one of the pest educators in the State at the head of our school: and have also been fortunate in SC turing the services of such splt did corps of as sistants. In other words, we have what it takes to make a success in an. school, and that is harmony ] cooperation be. tween the be. d of directors, pa. irons, teach s and students.
Daily picayune., 1908-05-08
.HITCHCOCs AND
 W|LSCN TAKE LEAD.
Three Weeks and Two Days More---Much In-
 terest Manifest.

There were 2629 votes boiled since yesterdays count.
 Hitchcock 1402, Dougan 857, Daniel 235, Moncrief 106 and Phillips 29.
 Miss Wilson 1173, Miss Almand 141O.
 GraysOn 40. Following IS the corrected atanding.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-02-05

rel up with water. The liquid
can be dipped out and used at
ter it has stood twenty-four
hours. The same barrel may bs
filled a number Of times or un-
til the strength of the manure is
exhausted. A better plan is to
suspend wire basket filed with
manure in the top Of the barrel !,
fill the barrel with wate., aud
draw off the liquid manure from
below through faucet. This
manure wafer may be used liber-
ally on most plants.
III. Harold Hume,
Glen st. Mary, Fla.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-02-05
Advertised Letters.

E. Coscet, Comic Dunlap, AL
lie Lee Douglass, r. NJ. Funder-
burk, Lula Funderburk, Harmon
Il. Hobia, Isaiah Jackson, jim
Kinzy, VIII Letchfeld, Ammes
Fathes, John Lovelace, ] G..
Lovelace, Lizzy Mckenzie, Bessie
Roberts, Mamie Reader, f. G..
Bobinson, William Stradford,
Ella Broom, Mary Thown, NJ. r..
Thornwell, Harriet Williams, Lu-
cendy Blskney, Bernard j. Bres
lin, Esther Boyken, Oddeasa
Brown, Reuben Conner, Ed
Owens, Seam Lucos, Jim Miller,
Edith Nj. Morrow, Lena Mooris,
Nelly McGriff, Pearl Jones, Lucy
Knox, Reuben Kennedy, Kellie
Jones, Dora Heath, il. P. Hous-
ton, (two) A. l.. Gardner, Char
Icy Gleain jos Sims, ]. i. Rags
dale, Hasty Perry, Jennie Wal
ker, Edmon Watts, NJ. l.. Watts,
Wilson, Sallie Barnes,
Aron Sugers, Wmi P. Smith, Will
liam Seglar, Essie Elson, B. r.
Connell, Columbus Club, Berter
Adams.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-02-05
Agricultural Department.

man who ties himself up SO that
he has to sell his crop when some-
body else says do it. Another
good specimen of the genuine
cotton bear is the man who has
to sell cotton to buy som ething
for,his family and his work stock
to eat.
There is such q thing as one
living in the future so much that
he accomplishes nothing in the
present, but the farmer who does
not plan his farm work before he
has to do it will not live very
we'll in the future aud probably is
not living very well in the pres
ent.
The common way of planting
corn is to use at least three acres
of land to grow two acres of
corn. The third acre is taken
up with vacant places where hills
ought to be. All the three acres
of land have to be worked for a
two acre yield, and we are then
told that corn raising does not
pay.
Really valuable, high priced
men are never out Of a job; and
it is just as true that the really
valuable, high priced farmer gets
coed reward one year with an
other. His energy and his know.
ledge of how to do his work to
the best advantage are what
makes him superior farmer
The Progressive Farmer.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-02-05
Death from Corn on Toe,

Fort Mill Times: Mr.. J. Ed
ward Leech died at his home near
Hickory Grove this morning at
about 6 o'clock after a long and
tedious illness. He developed a
case of blood poisoning some
months ago from a corn on his toe.
The toe was amputated and after
ward his leg. He survived the
shock of amputation quite salts.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-02-05

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The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-02-05

iactorily: but the progress of the
poison was not arrested and he
failed to improve. Mr.. Leech was
a Confederate soldier and was
about 60 years of age. He has
taken considerable interest in
public affairs, and was generally
regarded as a public spirited man.
He was a valuable member OF the
Methodist church.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-02-05
State of Ohio, City of Toledo.

SuIe OF Ohlo Olty Oh tOleuO, Ss
Lucas County
Frank ]. Cheney makes oath that he is
senior partner of the firm of F. Cheney
,e Co.. doing business in the City of Tole-
do. County and State aforesaid and that
said firm will pay the sum Of ONE HUN
DRED DOLLARS for each and every case
OF Catarrh that cannot be cured by the use
OF Halls Catarrh Cure. Frank J. Cheney.
Sworn to before ne and subscribed in
my presence, this 9th day of December, a.
d. 1885.
(SeaD A. w. Gleason.
N" .ry Public
Halls Catarih b Cure.i tax, internally
and acts directly on the blood and mucous
surfaces Of tho system. Send for tsstimo-
malls freq.
FL. Cheney & Co, Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists. 75c.
Take BALLS Family Pills for constipa-
hon.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-02-05
Growing Plants in Seed Beds.
he Progressive Farmer.

The Progressive Farmer.
Cabbage, celery, lettuce, and
some other crops may be sown
broadcast (rather thinIy) in the
seed bed. But if time is an object
and good stout plants are desired
at an early date, they can better
be secured by sowing thinly in
rows or small drills and cultivat-
ing them. The bed may be laid
off with a six-inch board and a
sharp bit of wood. Lay the board
on the soil, make furrow along
its edges with the stick, turn it
over, make another and so on
Sow the seed In these freshly
opened furrows, cover immediate
ly and press the earth down with
the edge of the board. Culti-
vate the spaces between the rows
frequently from the time the
plants come sup until they are
ready to lie transplanted.
One of the most serious trou.
bles in plant beds is caused by a
disease known as damping off .
This can be controlled by thor
ough attention to ventilation, it
the bed is covered, and by keep
ing the ground worked shallow
that it may be dry on top. This
should receive particular atten-
tion after each rain and as fur
ther safeguard, locate the seed
bed on well-drained ground.
Applications of flowers of sui
phur, or Bordeaux mixtures are
also valuable assistants in con-
trolling it.
To keep plants growing vigor-
ously in the plant bed, nitrat e
of soda or liquid manure are
very valuable. The nitrate of
soda can be used a. the rate of
one ounce to one gallon of wat
er. Dissolve in the water
and sprinkle over the plants
from time to time. Liquid ma
nure can be prepared by filing
kerosene barrel half full of
manure well-rotted COW manure
is best) and then filling the bar
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-02-05
Random Shots About the
Farm.

pork DaTrel Choapiy.
Do not waste feed by giving it
to stock that have wet, uncom-
Portable sleeping quarters. Less
feed and more comfort would be
better.
Without good seed there can !
not be a good stand of corn, and
no one can tell whether he has
good seed if he does not test it
before it is planted.
In setting out fruit or shade
trees, do not treat them as if
they were weeds. Prepare the
land for them as thoroughly as
for any valuable crop.
The bank swallows are one of
the best kinds of birds that exist,
from the farmers viewpoint.
Thoughtless boys should not be
allowed to modest them.
Scrub horses or scrub mules
cannot do good breaking, unless
number of them are to pull
one plow. Good work stock
we'll fed go far toward making
good harvest.
Are you making friends with
the birds and getting them to
help you keep down insect pests,
or are you fighting them away?
They will be your friends if you
let them.
Lay plans for improving the
soil this year by growing cowpeas.
The forehander man will save
money by purch asing seed peas
at the first opportunity he fin ds
of doing so at low price
The man who imagines that
fertilizer is fertilizer and that is
all there is to it, is gradually
growing poorer. He acts as sim
pie as man who would suppose
that all kinds of money are the
same.
The man who raised feed TO
sell is not doing any kicking
about the price of feed. BY suit
able resolutions made now it is
possible to be just as merry over
high feed prices a year from now
as he is at present.
Home supplies will taste Just
as good if they are produced on
the farm. To tell the truth, you'll
have a better appetite for them
than if you had paid several men
besides the grower profit for
letting you buy them.
Jerusalem artichokes are a
good crop to try on small scale
for hogs TO harvest. They can
b. planted almost any time and
I sist drouth we'll, requiring the
same cultivation as Irish pota-
toes and yield more heavily.
Make plans for experimenting
with several new crops this year,
and be cautious abont expert
menting on too large a scale.
Each mans land will answer
questions about crops with more
authority than he or any other
man can.
Many false ideas exist as to
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-02-05

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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-31
MAY BE MISSING PASTOR. Sufield People Interested in viwins
 Mystery.

suffield, Oct 31.-Many people in this place have been wondering whether the body of the clergyman, Rev John A. Smith, which was found on Tuesday in the Nansemond river near Suffolk, Va, was that of Rev John A. Smith, former pastor Of the West Suffield ngregational church who, on May 27, was forced to leave town. When Smith left Suf- field he was stigmatized as a man of vicious morals and b yleaving he sav- ed himself from being prosecuted on a serious charge.
 The Smith, whose body was found Tuesday, had been supplying the puI- pit at Reid's Ferry and suddenly dis appeared three weeks ago. Rev Err nest Lyons, who had been supplying the church since Smiths disappear- ance, was arrested and later it was learned that the ministers had had an argument just before Smith disap- peared over a prominent woman of the formers congregation, and 1t is thought by the Virginia police that there is foul play, but the people in this place think that it is case of suicide on Smiths part.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-31
0AKWLLE HAPPENINGS

We had the first snow furry of the season this morning.
 Master Donald Mattoon of Falls avenue is visiting with relatives in Guernseytown.
 Some mischievous boys have stolen the flag rope from the Newton Heights school and are being eagerly sought by the officials of the law.
 Mrs A. H. Mattoon of Falls avenue, who fell on the board walk near her home about a week ago, is recover ing from the effects of her injuries.
 Residents are expecting all sorts of pranks from the younger element of the village this evening and it Is said some of the funmakers will meet with warm reception.
 MT and Mrs Benjamin Boden of Main street, who have been visiting for the past three weeks at their former home in Oneida, N. Y, arc expected to arrive home this even- ing.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-31
EYES OPEN, WORKMEN
0sn'l Crepe BlindJy, Nor De Led By LlIlsy Nonsense - Who Z Gave You . Cbauce 10
 Earn Bread 1hls
 Summer.

Nothing one might say reflects on the intelligence of the working peo- pie more than that any great number of them intends to vote for MT Lilley for governor. Leaving MT Lilley's es- capades at Washington aside and looking only at what we know of him and his party here in Waterbury 1t is hard to see why workingmen should rally to his standard MT Lil- ley Is no better than his party and If the crowd he travels with had their way there would not be a yestige of home rule in Waterbury. In order to make sure of getting job on the streets one would have to go to New York, Boston, Springfield or Philadel- phia and hire out with some of the contractors in those places. These are the towns that have furnished the labor of Waterbury for years, while in many instances people who always lived here couldn't get a chance to earn a dollar. This is no black hand assault. It is plain, un- varniShed statement Of a fact which MT Lilley nor any of his friends can deny. It is the easiest thing in the world for man to proclaim himself the friend of the workingman on the eve of election, but if there is any special love in a mans heart for the masses he does not have to herald it from the housetops himself, espe- cially during election time when the good and the bad points of our char acters stick out so prominently that a blind man can see them. The work ing people are not fools. They know their friends and while they may not be going around abusing MT Lilley, it is nothing more than fair to them to conclude that they know better than to help boost man into the of- flee of governor simply because he steps forward and proclaims at the eleventh hour that he sits up nights worrying about the poor man, and adds that his grandmother's name was McNamara and she hailed from Ireland.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-31
WHITE SLAVE TRAFFC
The csvernmesi's Csse NsW es Against Michel ihe nye isrIsus !" b Chlcsse -- Vile Arrsslet Some
 Time Ago.

Chicago. Oct 31.--The arreht last night of Joseph Michel, alias Michel the Mysterious" in connection with the governments crusade against the white slave" traffic, promises to fur- nish one of the most important cases in the batch of prosecutions brought by United States District Attorney Sims, The prisoner was arraigned before United States Commissioner Mark A. Foote, and in default of $25,O00 bail, was sent to jail for preliminary hearing next Friday.
 MichePs wife, Mariette Michel, was arrested some time ago and held to the grand jury under $5,000 bonds. She waived a preliminary hearing and prevented the arrest of her hus- band sooner by declaring that she was the sole owner of two houses and that her husband was merely t bartender. The government claims to De able to prove otherwise now.
 Michel was formerly in partner ship with Alphonse Dufour, who with his wife recently forfeited their bonds of $26,500 and fled to Paris.
 United States District Attorney Sims now is working on the theory that Michefs house was used as clearing house for white slaves" and that they were brought from Paris to Chicago and then sent back to New York and other eastern cities. This theory is based on the informa- tion received in the telegram asking for the arrest of Michel.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-31
ALGONQUIN SOCIAL.
Excellent Dance Programme at Buck.
 ingham Hall Last Night,

Pleased indeed must have been the members of the Algonquin club and their friends at the success of their reception in the Buckingham Music hall last evening. It was one of the most enjoyable informal events that has yet been given in this hall, now perhaps the best equipped in the city for reception of this kind. More than 300 young men and women who did not fail to take advantage Iof the excellent music and fine floor. were present, consequently during the entire evening almost everyone in the hall was tripping the light fan. tastic. The gowns of the young won,- en weer, very attractive and during the evening were the subject of much comment.
 The stage was banked with palms and ferns, while on either side of tho orchestra was tepee with the word
 Algonquin Picturesque husts of Indian chiefs were in various parts Of the hall while handsome Algon- |quip banner occupied a conspicuous place in the middle of the balcony. Gaaipeau's orchestra of nine pieces furnished the concert and also tho music for the dance programme which consisted Of eighteen numbers. Among the out of town guests pres ent were Richard McAuliffe, Hart ford; Miss Bold, Thomaston; Miss Jones, Winsted; Miss Boice and Miss Neu of Brooklyn N Y; Henry Booth, New Haven; Miss O'Brien, New Ha- ven; Miss Kiely, Ansonia, and Miss Mcdonald of Danbury, and Charles Egan of the University of Pennsyl- vania. The committee which arrang- led and supervised the reception was Edward Real, John Hayden and Ed- ward Keefe
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-31
CITY NEWS.

Both here, cold weather and Up son, Singleton & Co.'S overcoats.
 Fulton and Galipeau at Bucking- ham hall tonight, continuous music dancing at 8:30.
 A requiem high mass WAS cele- brated at St Cecilia's church this morning at g o'clock for the late Louis Tritschler.
 Tomorrow will be All Saints day and Monday will be All Souls day, both occasions of special service iu the Roman Catholic churches.
 The weather was cold enough to- day to make ice and at times it showed a little, but not enough to give the boys a chance to fire" snow- balls tonight instead of heads of cabbage.
 St Cecilia's fair will open in the parish hall on Jefferson street We'd nesday evening, November II, and will continue for week or longer. One of the attractions on the open ing night will be St Cecilia's singing society.
 Superintendent Wales to-day an nounced that on Monday noon the trolley service to and from the Coun- try club, 2:45 and 7:15 D. m. will be stopped until further notice. The cause of the taking oil of these cara is no business.
 The first flakes of snow from the storehouse fell in this city this morn ing. According to the people with the superstition bee, there will be thirty-one snowstorms during the winter, as the first snow fell on the 31st of the month.
 On Wednesday evening the annual dance of the Hamilton Park Athletic club will take place in Buckingham Music hall The arrangement com mittee says, it will be the biggest event yet given under the auspices of this popular east end organiza- tion as several hundred tickets have already been disposed of.
 A very pleasant social gathering was given in honor of Miss Irene Dow last evening at her home, 51 Maple street Miss Dow opened the even ing's enjoyment by vocal and piano selections. Miss Bertha Ringenberg, Mae Degnan, John Moore, William |Ringenberg, who composed a quar- tete, sang many of the latest songs, E. Melville Parker played the accom- paniments, Miss Etta Began sang a song entitled Face to Face" which was we'll received. Thomas Coogan gave a recitation, Why Butchers Leave Home" Games were also in- dulged in and refreshments were served.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-31
TIMELY TOPICS.

Bring the Boughton Park ad with you and you will be allowed s15 on a lot.
 ]. c. Jackie & Sons sale of boys and girls shoes will end tonight. Mems s2.50 shoes $1.9S.
 Currans will have plenty of novel; ties in dry goods and furnishings on sale tonight.
 All the November novelties in mill linery are displayed at I. Chase & Sons.
 See W. l.. Whitney about metal shingles if you have trouble with a leaking roof.
 Misses Prince Chap suits at Miller & Peek's tonight at $4.9S. Children s coats at $1.S9.
 Langley says the Household ranges are built to bake. the kind of range that retains black polish.
 c. Thatcher Go. 39 Center street, sells the Sterling range. They have complete line of heating stoves.
 Jones, Morgan & Co have mems shoes at s3.50 and s4,. that are con- sidered exceptional bargains.
 Don't overlook the specials that Reid& Hughes offer to patrons after $ o'clock tonight.
 ]. B. Mullings & Son sell the Knapp-felt hat at B, one of the best bargains to be found.
 Scotts, dyers and cleaners. will make your old clothes look like new for a small amount.
 Mems heavy weight blue rib un- derwear at 42c garment tonight at Grieve, Bisset & Hollands.
 Hotchkiss & Templeton will sell a big lot 0 fscissors and shears at 22c a pair tonight.
 Nj. A. Green adyertises list of pledges tonight that will be sold af- ter November 3.