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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-07-08
NEGRO'S MISTAKE FORTUNATE.
Black Man Attacks Boy at Bishop>
vile Thinking Him a Woman.

Bishopville, July 5.-vWhat might
have proved a tragedy was averted by
the GOODNESS and good judgement Of
the party most interested here last
week.
On Tuesday evening last at about
$50 O'Clock Eldon McKagen, a. bright
boy of eleven years Of age, was in an
clubhouse at the rear of his fathers.
lot, when the door of the house was.
burst open by a burly negro, who
caught Eldon by the throat, exclaim-
ing: i've got you now.'' After a
short tussle with the lad he discover.
ed his mistake and broke away jump
ing into the Kendall lot adjoining.
Eldon was so excited and demor-
allied by the sudden attack that he
could make no outcry nor call for
help until his arrival at his home.
His father, Mr.. w. j. McKagen,,
prudently kept his own. counsel, went
to the place of the attack and no.
'~>~ "AsASuAoAiy tiiC SnOc marks on
the ground nearby.
Inquiries among the neighbors
brought out the fact that a strange.
negro, who had worked here a few
years ago. had come back and was.
looking around generally.
Mr.. McKs gen, having put this mat
ter in the hands of the proper au-
thorities, Sheriff Muldrow nabbed
Loggy Luckey next morning as a
vagrant. but numbers of persons who
heard young McKagen's description
OF his assailant picked him out on
the street. The young man will not
swear to him but says that the size
and figure of the negro are similar to
those of the fellow that choked him,
and his shoes exactly fit the tracks
about the scene Of she occurrence.
Loggy is now in Jail. OF course,
he swears that he is not the man
but he had been repeatedly seen in
that neighborhood on that and pre-
vious days-and the shoe tracks are,
against him.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-07-08
Joke on The Jury.

When Ella Van Dross, a young
colored girl was tried before Judge
Rosalsky in general sessions at New
York, the ether day on the charge
that when Joseph Kayatt. a white
man from Yonkers, asked her in the.
hall of 24s Second avenue whether.
the Joneses lived on the floor above
she stealthily removed a pocketbo6k
containing $40 from his pocket, the
jury deliberated only a few min
utes and then returned with their
verdict
The girl, much disturbed, was leo
to he bar. The foreman rose. 1--WE
fino the defendant not guilty. he
said. AS the late prisoner was turn
ing to leave court Judge Rosalsky
called out:
"On:e moment, Ella. Be careful NOT,
to let any more suspicion fall on you,
whether you are innocent this time or
not.
>"Oh, judge" said the girl, "Ah
nevah done it befoh, an fo' de Lurd
All never will again.
The jury looked amazed. >,
That's one on you, gentlemen" re-
marked the judge, and all the court
room laughed.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-07-08

paign TO campaign until he had run
the complete scale Of opinion on the
liquor question. Of which the people
had grown tired. He professed him.
self an advocate Of local option as the
best solution Of the matter under ex-
listing conditions, and advised the
preachers to quit preaching politics
and prohibition and other matters
from the pulpits. suggesting that they
confine their preaching to the gospel
Of Jesus Christ.
During the course of the speech
Mr.. Blease referred all who are in
terested to the people Of Newberry
for statement Of his standing among
the people who know him best. The
speech was vigorous and clear cut
and 1t was well received by the crowd,
the applause being more frequent
and more enthusiastic than that ac-
corded Gov. Ansel. Whether this in
dicates that Mr.. Blease Is more pop-
ular in Sumter than Mr.. Ansel and
will receive the majority Of the votes,
Is for others to say. It Is merely re-
corded as a fact that he received
greater applause from the crowd that
heard them both speak. t.
The speech-making was concluded
with few remarks by Lieut.. Gov. r.
q. Mcleod, who thanked the people
OF Sumter for the liberal support
given him heretofore and for the
unanimous vote they will give him
IN the approaching primary. He
was well received, OF course, for he
has long been one Of Sumter's favor
lite sons. even though he has taken to
politics.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-07-08
KILLED IN BALL GAME.
Promising Young Man of Springfield
Section Struck Over Heart by Ball
Pitched by Grover Cannon.

Springfield. July 5.-Yesterday af-
ternoon at Morgantown, settlement
two miles east of Springfield. Paul
Morgan was almost instantly killed
by baseball. The neighborhood. in
accordance with long established
rule, had Fourth of July picnic at
the old home Of Maj. Joseph II. Nor
gan. After dinner the boys of that
section. with several from Springfield.
arrange a game Of baseball.
Grover Cannon, boy about Is
years old, was pitching and struck
young Morgan, who was at the bat.
just over the heart, the blow causing
almost instant death. DR.. Fl. A.
Odom and DR.. j. p. Stroman did
everything in their power for .Mr.
Morgan but could not resuScitate
him.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-07-08
RABENS BEGINS SENTENCE.
Noted "Fcncc" For SafcblOwcrs Now
Convict


Walhalla, July 6.-H. Rudolph Ra-
bens Of Charleston surrendered him
self to Sheriff Kay OF Oconee county
this morning and was Immediately
locked up in the county Jail. He ap-
peared in court and announced that
he was ready to begin the sentence
of three years imprisonment imposed
upon him by Judge Gary last year.
II. i. Gregory, postoilice Inspector,
was present.
Through efforts of his attorney. r..
L. Jaynes, Rabens was taken to the
county farm for easy time instead Of
going to the state penitentary. The
$4,000 cash bond which Rabens de-
posted with the clerk of the court at
the time of serving notice Of appeal
to the supreme court has been
transferred To the county as guar
antee against his escaping.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-07-08


turned under before planting oats.
Rotation like the above makes nj
trogeous crops unnecessary and puts
the soil in condition to respond TO
phosphate and potash.
The general adoption of such a sys-
tenn would prepare the way for the
introduction Of live stock raising.
q. Seed selection. During the
century just past enormous improve
ment has been made in the breeding
OF live stock by selecting the best
breeders. Plants can be improved in
the same way. Cotton and corn are
specially amenable to Improvement
IN this manner on account of the
large size of the individual plants.
DR.. Spiilman stated that he hoped
to secure SO farmers who would en-
gage In the work Of selecting seed
cotton and corn in the fields accord.
Ing to the latest scientific methods
who would become centers for the
distribution of high class seeds. Those
who undertake such work can not only
make money out of seed, but the
farmers why buy them will make
money by increased yields.
It has been fully demonstrated, said
DR.. Spillman, that seed selection is ca
pable Of increasing yield 25 to so per
cent. and it would pay any farmer to
buy seed that will be selected by this
method.
In Addition to Other Work.
When asked what effect this new
work would have upon that already
inaugurated, by DR.. S. A. Knapp, DR..
Spillman said:
"The demonstration work about to
be entered upon will not take the
place Of DR.. Knapp's work, but will
be conducted in cooperation with his
men. This experimental work will, be
done only in certain centres and with
comparatively few Of the most pro-
O. AoA AhCiS VI tIlc oldtc.
The results obtained in this new
work will be given Dr. Knapp's men
and they will be put into practice
generally on the farms in the State.
When asked why South Carolina
had been selected by the agricultural
department for this new work, DR..
Spillman replied that it is due to the
great interest taken by the farmers
in this State in the work Of the de-
partment
similar work will be inaugurated
in tine State of New York in Novem-
ber next, said DR.. Spillman. He said
that lands in II counties in that State
had decreased in production about
S17O.OOO.OO0 in the last ten years, due
chiefly to the failure of the clover
crop. In that State the plan of ro-
tation had been poor and the failure
of the clover crop had resulted in
failure in all other crops.
DR.. Spillman paid a high tribute to
the South Carolina delegation in con-
gress, which had done much for the
advancement of scientific agricul-
ture.
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DIED OF STRYCHNINE POISONING
Sudden Death of Mrs. w. T. Jones
Calls Forth, Investigation.

Union, July 6.-NeWs has reached
Union that Mrs. ". T. Jones. wife of
an extensive planter, died at Santuc
quite unexpectedly last night The
doctor who was summoned found her
in convulsions when he arrived about
II o'clock and she died ten minutes
after.
1t appears to some that her death
was caused by strychnine. An in
quest was held this afternoon at 6
O'Clock and adjourned until 9 o'clock
tomorrow morning.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-07-08
CAPT. CAPERS TO VISIT EUROPE,

Detailed by Secretary Of the Treasury
t" Study Collection of Internal
Revenue.
Washington, July Capt John c..
Capers United states commissioner of
internal revenue, has been DESIGNATED
by the secretary of the treasury tC go
to Europe and visit England. Ger
many, France, Austria. Persia and
other countries and to investigate and
report upon stated matters as To the
t7Xation and collection Of internal rev.
onue in those countries and he will
sail the latter part Of July upon that
mission.
The designation of Capt. Capers
for that work is naturally distinct
compliment to him, as the response
bilitY involved is considerable.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-07-08

What We think upon. what We love
we become. As We think great or
noble or holy thoughts we become
great or noble or holy.-Wditer H.
Prandlcy.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-07-08

Before going to summer resort
read the chapter on what to do to re-
Vlve person who has been under
water too long.-Chicago News
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-07-08

He subjects himself tn be seen as.
through a microscope who is caught
in a fit of passion.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-07-08

1t keeps some men % busy being
important that they haven't any time
left to accomplish Chicago
News.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-07-08

\ girl likes To dance SO as To be TO,
tired next day To help her mother
New York Press.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-07-08

No matter how the Betsy Ross dis
pute turns out, nobody need think the
flag Is going to be hauled down.
Philadelphia Press.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-07-08
IS 1IPlll1 EETllG.


t.| ~ S ~ nAl
1opo1ng Wss Qusst OsperIy and Ne
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rssssas - lGakes Vigorous De-
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60 Il B1sass Dtas.sses izis Pat
crD.
h ne seass campaign meeting which
Vos hsld N the court house today
W. Quis& orderly and rather pleas
sDt snd enjoyable affair. a. such af-
fqlrs -. All the cendidates were
pepesnt snd In sood humor with
o4ensa1vss and the world In general:
Pooe veee IN . sp'tsfui frame OF mind
DGD1 tn>y ons and all made their
sbeeshsa asksd for the votes and sup
boet of>the dear people OF Sumter
op1 rstlrsd nom the scene.
INV nAeesins vas called to order by
Hon. 4 r sapdsrs. who resided In
1he abssnee ef County Chairman J..
- >cIifsou. about 1880 o'clock. The
1epseedino. were opened with prayer
~ Rsv. ,. p. Marion. 6els
1hs hrse candidates 70 speak were
sns ssplrapts Tor the once OF super
s>n<sudsnt of education. Mr.. Il. e.
plmers. >of spartenhurG being the
~ intsoducsd. Halw Followed by
1DIbsfa Ss:ies r. xEelllchamps Of Or
\ <eooeburg and J. =. sweafingen of
>4AlfneId. These gsntlenssn discussed
80 ooucas'on&l situation In this State
@l1ug nlnosf identical lines and ad-
oQneee prvsrem and improvepent ~
e 4PDorfpeeue> - '6u< <9ucstiane1 -
r4eu>hpsnts the rural schools in
porticuiar. Each stated his reasons
tor the belief that he was the man
, pecuharly well ntted for the ONCE.
Tpe sum total Of the speeches was to
'e9Ts 0e impression that all OF the
eandiraees want the once, thit one
WI MIX ABOUT az weu as-snother,
end tnat when one comes to vote IL
~" % matter OF personal prefer
enee--nc one ~ the csndidates stand
~. - -. '"a" =. sS'''''''e"s "''e"
~ "~'-se ~ e'u0" 'o' ."e p'aoe
"' "'o'"'u
"rA'" ss'a'o ior '"e
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T~s" -"a 'e"eu -n's o'u ''o'y o'
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and would charge that the present
~,x,,n,-,,,ar v.r.ra, .ra ~.
csssors IN once had refused 10 carry
out the law m embod,cd IN the act
NJ iSes. which act baa heep passea
Al the sp<axer,s urrent rsouest In
con-souence OF tbis refusa, IN do as
m law cop&smp,atsa tho state I'M.
,ost Iarse .moup,. snn,.uv
ronn,o,,. oo, VIZ -,
I'm repIy. literally ridaied his op,on-
ent. not by denunclation. but by the
calm and deliberate citation of facts
and figures In disprovai OF the
charges and assertions made by him
RE made good his case with the
crowd and when time was called he
was literally applauded.
As,o,an, and Insnoe,or ceperor
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-07-08

Girls are partial To automobiles be-
cause they have sparkers.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-07-08

So many queer things now happen
every day that people have lost faith
In miracles.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-07-08

Don't forget that a thing isn't
done because YOU intend to do il.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-07-08

Sufficient unto the day are the
hours thereof.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-01-29
With The Sick.

Mr.. E. L. Wingard, the popular
mail carrier on Route 1, who has been
confined to his bed for the past sew
eral weeks, is slowly improving.
Mrs. Manly P. George, who has
been desperately i'll for many months,
is very much better. and will soon be
out. This will be glad tidings to her
many friends.
Mrs. M. R. Nichols, of Providence
section, is improving from her recent
severe illness.
Mr.. "A. Mid Long, an account of
whose illness appeared in these col
ums few weeks ago, is now conva-
lescent. he resides a few miles above
Lexington.
The young son Of Mr.. onnie Steel
on Route 4, is very sick.
Little Lever" the eighteen months
old son of Mr.. and Mrs. Quincy E.
Caughman, is quite sick. DR.. Der
rick is attending the little fellow and
it is hoped that he will soon be well.
Mrs. John Griffith, of near Edmund,
has been alarmingly i'll for the past
several days.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-01-29
oswald-Dreher.

Yesterday afternoon at four O'Clock
very beautiful marriage occurred at
the home of the brides mother, Mrs.
Wade r. Oswald, at Barr, when Miss
Pearle Oswald and Mr.. Edwin G..
Dreher were united in the holy bonds
of matrimony. Only the immediate
family and a few intimate friends
were present.
s The wedding march from Tam
hauser was skillfully rendered by Mrs.
Karl F. Oswald and promptly at the
appointed hour the wedding party
entered the parlor in the following
order. Rev. w. Fl. Hitler proceeded
Mr.. Dreher and his best man, Mr..
Sam P. Roof; then came the lovely
bride on the arm of her brother, Mr..
Karl F. Oswald. She was joined at
the altar by the groom where they
were pronounced man and wife ac-
cOrding to the impressive ring service
OF the Lutheran church.
Miss Oswald was handsomely gown
ed in white satin, beautifully tucked
and embroidered, and made in modi-
fed empire fashion. The veil, caught
up with sweet peas, fell in graceful
folds to the end of her train. She carried
white prayer book, with a book
mark Of satin ribbon and sweet peas.
Immediately after the ceremony an
elegant luncheon was served by Mes
danes J. D. Habenicht, of Columbia,
end Karl F. Oswald and Misses Ruth
Oswald and Mary Graham. The
presents were numerous and hand
some.
Mr, and Mrs. Dreher left on the
evening train for Jacksonville, St.
Augustine and other interesting points
in Florida. Mrs. Dreher wore tailor
made travelling suit Of chiffon broad
CLOTH.
Those present at the ceremony
were: Mrs. E. j. Dreher, mother of
the groom, Miss Ethel Dreher, Mrs.
"A. Z. Hartley, Master George Hart
lev, DIR. and Mrs. j. P. Drafts, Mr..
and Mrs. Z. F. Oswald, Mrs. Fl. l..
and Master Harry Lee Oswald, Mrs.
CT. Graham, Miss Mary Graham,
Master Ben Graham, Mrs. Smith and
Messrs. Heber, Barre, Sam Roof, Sam
Leaphart and DR.. p. II. Shealy.
Mrs. Dreher, as Miss Pearle Oswald, Z,
was one of the most popular young
ladies in this vicinity. Mr.. Dreher is
a prominent young business man of
Lexington. They carry with them
the best wishes of their hosts of
friends.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-01-29
Rev. Geo. S. Bearden.

The following from the North Caro-
lima correspondent of the Lutheran
Church Visitor, will be read with in
terest by the many Lexington friends
of this. popular gentleman:
"Rev. George S. Bearden, who has
efficiently served the Augsburg church
at Winston, goes to st. Matthew's
church, Wilmington, the first Sunday
in February"
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Serious Difficulty y at Irene.

On Saturday night at Irene a serious
difficulty arose between Foster. Mitch
ell, Berley Smith and Turner Burgess.
AS result Mitchell cut Burgess across
the back, making a cash of about six
inches. The exact cause of the
trouble is unknown, but it is said that
liquor was the cause of it all.
DR.. Derrick was sent for and, while
Burgess lost a considerable amount
of blood, he does not think the wound
will prove fatal.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-01-29

10. $ . g .. d
Before buying wagons, harness,
farming implements, ETC., always
consult Caughman & Harman. Their
prices are right.
Among the witnesses at court last
week was G.. w, NJ Williams, recent
" Of Florida, but one time Solicitor OF
this Circuit. He tried the case OF the
State vs.. Hampton Stack for killing
Hammett during the building OF the
South Bound railroad, in which q
long and interesting fight was made.
II you have rheumatism send US
your name and address and IT'S
FREE, we will mail you absolutely
free a trial package of the Celebrated
Magic Rheumatism Cure.
Magic Remedy Co., Box 6,
4w18 Allegan, Mich.
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Engine and Boiler Fixtures.

I have just opened up a new and
full line of engine and boiler fixtures,
consisting of valves, gauges, coup.
lings, etc. Piping cut and threaded
to order. Engine and boiler repair
ing also done. Satisfaction guaran-
teed. Give me trial.
J. J. RIKARD,
45tf Lexington, s. G. \
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-03-10
DAVIS RESIGNS
COMMIss|ONERsH|P

George A. Davis has resigned his POI
sition as United States Commissioner
stating his reasons for the action in
a letter, addressed to the Federal
Judge. He says:
ITO the Honorable Sanford B. Dole,
Judge of the United States District
Court in and for the District and
Territory of Hawaii
May it please your Honor:-In the
month of August, A. D. 1906, you were
pleased to appoint me United States
Commissioner for the District and Ter
ritory of Hawaii, and fully apprecia-
ting the high honor conferred upon me,
as well as the grave responsibility the
duties of the Office imposed, and being
fully aware of the serious nature of
the acts of committing for trial per-
sons accused of crime, I endeavored,
and it has been my constant aim to be
guided by the law and the evidence,
and L do not think l have committed
anyone through envy, hatred or malice,
neither have I refused to commit any
person by or through fear, favor, af-
lection, gain, reward or the hope
thereof
MY accounts have nearly all been
examined by the Auditor of the De-
partment of Justice and found correct.
The few items that remain unaudited,
am satisfied will be found in the
same condition.
Most of the duties as well as the
fees of the office have been transferred
and given to the clerk of this court,
who was also appointed a Commission
er under earnest request of the Z. S.
District Attorney, and a few weeks
after l entered upon my duties. The
clerk of this court with the fixed salary
of $4,000 per annum, in my opinion
should not hold the office of United
States Commissioner, as the duties are
of a judicial character, and he is con-
stantly called upon to perform duties
as clerk and as commissioner which are
inconsistent and sometimes conflict.
Under all the circumstances [ feel
that | am compelled to tender this my
resignation as United States Commits
sioner to take effect forthwith, and in
parting from you officially, permit me
to express my sincere appreciation for
your uniform kindness during the
eighteen months 1 have held the office,
and I also feel that your confidence in
me as an officer of this court remains
mistaken. l also desire to thank the
United States Marshal and his Deputy
for the assistance they have always
cheerfully lent me in the performance
Of my duties. 1 have the honor to be,
Sir, yours sincerely,
GEORGE A. DAVIS"
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-03-10
MOONSHINE AND
COUNTERFEITS
Lead to Federal Indictments
Grand Jury Presents
Report.

The Federal Grand Jury presented
its report to Judge Dole yesterday
morning and was discharged, Judge
Dole expressing his appreciation of the
consistent work Of the body and thank
ing the members for the strict atten-
ton they had paid to their duties.
Indictments in twenty-four Of the
cases brought before them were found,
the majority being in regard to the
illicit sale and manufacture of intox-
icants. The list Of true bills found is:
Moses Koki, embezzlement money or
der funds.
Martin Keogh, smuggling.
Joshua D. Koki, embezzlement mon
ey order funds.
Jacob Rosenberg, receiving stolen
goods.
Ong Too Wan, possession of counter
felt coin.
Paia, unlawfully carrying on whole
sale and retail liquor business.
John Kakae, adultery.
Su Che Hun, making and having in
possession counterfeit coins.
Kim Key Wog, having in possession
counterfeit coin.
All Fa, Illicit distiIling.
Hashimoto, illicit distiIling.
Koga, Illicit distilling.
All Wan, Illicit distilling.
All Sal, illicit distilling.
Daisy Wagner and Albert Truegood,
adultery.
Lloyd Smith and Rachael weigand.
adultery.
M. ]. Coito. carrying on business of
retail liquor dealer without paying tax.
Full Kujima and Fujitache Kujima,
Illicit distilling.
John Paris, illicit distilling.
Moses Lono and Samuel Luhiau, all
tering money order.
Seki, adultery.
Toichi Hayashi, perjury.
Kong Yong Soon, making and hav-
ing in possession counterfeit dies.