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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-02
VOTE FOR E. ID. SMITH FOR u. s.
SENATE,
Why You Should Vote for E. ID. Smith
for United States Senator.

Because your prosperity and the
development Of TIE resources of the
State depend upon the price OF cotton.
Because he has devoted the prime Of
his life, in conjunction with others,
to secure a profitable price to the pro-
ducers Of cotton. because he has
spoken from one end of the South to
the other on the question of the val
ue of cotton. He has demonstrated
to al classes, professions and voca-
tions, their utter and complete de-
pendency on the price secured for
cotton. He has convinced the mer-
chant, the doctor, the lawyer and the
preacher, that the fight for high
priced cotton was as much their fight
as the fight Of the producers. He has
awakened the people to the right Of
the producer to voice in fixing the
price OF cotton. He has denied and
disputed the right Of the New York
and Liverpool Cotton Exchanges to
place price on the cotton Of South
ern farmers. He has attacked and ex-
posed the outrageous methods OF Cot
ton Exchange and Bucket Shops. He
has been the eloquent spokesman of
Ten Millions Of people in the South,
dependent upon the price of cotton,
pleading for them, for an equal op-
portunity in life for a fair share Of
the product Of their labors and self
denial. He has convinced them that
the South has a practical monopoly
OF cotton. He has given the best
thought Of his life to the AGRICULTURAL
interest Of the South. BY virtue OF
his earnest study Of this great inter-
est and his ability to express himself
forcibly and eloQuently, he is better
equipped than any Of his opponents
to place before the people Of the
United States the claims and rights
OF the Southern people. He began
his fight on behalf Of higher priced
cotton at Shreveport, La, December,
1904. Take, the price Of cotton for
the four years before 1904 and see
how much better the prices have been
since 1904. It is conceded by all that
no cause has ever had a more persist
ent, untiring and eloquent champion
than e. ID. Smith has been in the
cause Of higher priced cotton. AS a
result OF higher priced cotton, the
farmers have become more independ-
ent, the homes more comfortable,
the merchants more prosperous, the
banks more numerous and stronger,
the school houses larger and more
attractive, the lawyer has collected
his fees, the doctor his bills and the
preacher his subscription. For this
work he has practically received no
compensation. Show your apprecia-
ton OF the work Of E. D. Smith by
casting your vote for him on Sept. s.
With the salary Of a United States
Senator and the prestige Of the posi-
tion. he will be in a better position
than ever to fight this great battle for
the people Of the South.
Read the estimation Of representa-
tive Southern men On the work Of E.
ID. Smith in their respective States:
II consider e. D. Smiths power
and influence in organizing Southern
Cotton Association in this State as
superb"
(Signed) w. L. Foster.
u. s. Senator from La, and men,
Der OF the executive committee,
Southern Cotton Association.
Ill - -
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-02

1.-The work Of E. D. Smith in behalf
of the cotton growers Of Texas, has
been brilliant and most effective. No
one has presented the question of
handling and selling cotton OF the
South with as much effect and elo.
Quence as Mr.. Smith,"
(Signed) r. T. Milnre.
Com. Of Agriculture, State Of Texas.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-02

'The three years work of e. D..
Smith, Of education along the line Of
organization Of the cotton growers Of
Alabama. has been Of inestimable
value"
(Signed) Chas. L. Gay,
Member executive committee Ala
bama Div. Southern Cotton Asso-
citation.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-02


Rembert. Aug. s1.-The election
and foods have passed. and our quiet
community Is hard at work trying to
sater the open cotton The rains were
not hsavy vith us here; we only call
II good season." and feel very
grateful that the storm did MS no
harm.
Our cotton crop here will be short.
and has the appearance of October.
with no top crop. and II opening very
fast. We have sufficient labor to
gather II all. but most Of the gins here
had to order parts Of machinery be-
fore commencing operation. and ow-
Ing to the crippled condition Of the
railroads have not been able to get
them In. and We can't get any cotton
ginned. besides II II was packed we
have no bridges left from the high
water. TO take II to market. so for the
present everything h tied up here at
Rembert.
Our High School here will open next
Monday. Sept. 7th. Prof. c. w. Baw-
den, Of Maxton. N. c.. has been elect
ed principal. with Miss Annie Keeis
as assistant. The school board has
not as yet elected the music teacher,
but hopes to decide on one by next
week. They have purchased a new
piano. and expect large attendance
this session. and hope everything will
open under favorable auspices, and
the present beard are determined to
make this school big success.
Ain Annie Keels IL enjoying her
vacation In the mountains Of North
Carolina. but will be home at the
opening Of the school next week.
Mrs. John Team. Of Sumter; 10 Wis.
iting relatives In the neighborhooi.
Mrs. w. J. Young and Miss Adele
Mcleod are spending a few days in
Sumter.
Marion Reames will return to Glenn.
son College next week.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-02

"E. D. Smiths services to cotton
growers in Texas Of exceeding great
value. Would like to have him In
Texas for next ten years."
(SignedD ]. G. Rickey.
Member Ex. Com. s. c. A.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-02

Reinforced concrete has been found
successful as a facing for wood levee
banks on the lower Mississippi.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-02

their charge at each campaign meet
ing where Smith spoke. Such meth
DDS are utterly unworthy of honorable
ID. w. Roy.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-02

8n. .. C., August ST.
H. nood In and around
10.cA's River II gradually subsiding.
uAay faniliss were forced to leave
~ honss and take up abode with
0sss Who we're on higher ianda Their
- cannot yet DO estimated. The
- OF bridges IL heavy. Others bet
- iAsormsd VIII sivs fuller report.
a tacksy party last Tbursday night
- Hr. W. d. rruiuck's proved to be
~y entertaining to . large number
- young folks.
ssvsrai nsnSsrs Of Bethel attend.
- the Union meeting at 81. James
- week.
An ID. I. Jchnson and two children
- Lake City. visited relatives in
1Sschburg and on the Bay road las,
0ssk-
Ars. Marie Kennedy. OF Clarendon,
spsnt several days at Mr.. J. L. Moore,
- wssk.
ArsI Jas. LAngston. of sardis. while
sstained by high water. is visiting rel
s1aves here.
DR.. and Mrs. II. T. Kirby. OF Trim
NJ. spent several days In Columbia
-lsss week.
nr. oeosgs rruluck and little sis.
Asr. Miss Lille. went to Lake City las,
ostsrday.
Mr.. Ed Anderson and Misses Annie
Dcsie and Fiossie Brockinston visit.
- at Mr.. J. o. F1nkley's. Of Hyman
,ass week.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-02

Don't be misled by those who at
the last hour circulate false reports
They had their opportunity to make
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-02

the railway track. The track from
here to back swamp" was lined with
men,, women and children. going to
see the sight.
Rescuing parties were at work all
day. bringing out white and colored
families from their flooded homes.
Some hair-breadth escapes from
drowning were made. Hurriedly
made RATS and boats were brought
into effective use. One negro man
was rescued from a tree In the "back
swamp after remaining up there un-
til he Mas quite benumbed. His cries
for help were distressing.
The river rose IL feet In a few
hours, consequently many persons
were taken by surprise. and when
they fully realized the situation it
was too late to escape with their fam
lilies. without assistance.
Hundreds Of hogs and cattle were
no doubt lost. In several places the
chickens we're all drowned and bed.
ding and wearing apparel ruined or
badly damaged. Indeed. the furni-
ture in some houses was two to three
feet under water.
Mr.. 8. Walker Frierson's field near
the river swamp. although heretofore
projected by dyke or levee. was In
undated. and cotton wholly, invisible.
90 this correspondent is informed. =,
The bridge over the river. between
south Lynchburg and Cartersville. IL
reported gone. ESQ ''' -
At this writing It is impossible to
even estimate. with any certainty Of
correctness. the damage to crops and
stock. One negro isbesore desertins
his dwelling. put his milk COW and
hogs In the main room and securely
fastening the door made his exit.
To give some idea Of the volume of
water conveyed to this section by the
angry little (?) Lynch's River. will
state that the A. c. L. Railway was
under water from the back swamp
nearly to the river. The swamp at
the foot Of Messrs. Mcleod. McIn-,
tosh and Kilpatrick's fields was run
ming over the railroad and the whole
swamp was b surging sea"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-02

Wlsaeky. Aus. as.-The once beau
r1fsl and promising crops Of corn and
Sstton are now ended. Farmers were
ussomy about the low price of cotton.
Ssfors The nood came. and nov large
osids az cotten are under water. and
'ssns corn crops ere almost hidden by
- wstsr: only the tops Of stalks can
- ouen.l'1f sfifl ISM Ltfk Nlt.s
There has been but little rain the
Dest thrs days. but the weather con.
ouues cloudy and gloomy from day
- day: no sunshins since the 2lth.
All thScrops on Lynch's river are
usdsr wstss, snd spaps psgre tenaho
nvins nesr ths Avtr were Forced to
1cvs frop their homes. A. X
The health OF the cdAmunity b
vsy 0pod at present. 80
H. Arthur 0Asiin< and sister. Miss
Dessss. of Conway. have returned to
ussis home. after Q vsryl pleasant visit
1srs among reiAtives. lk NJ
Miss Ina shises. OF st. stephens. 10
Visiting relatives and friends In our
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eOUnTY CORRESPONDENCE.
wIsACKY.

y Wisacky. Aug. 2s.--The flood Is at
1ts senith here. Lyneh's River has
ssached stage that astounds the old
90 residents In this section. 1t is not
known whether or not the bridge at
useld's crossing is sin standing. as the
whole surface OF Me earth for nearly
. mile on the Sumter side OF the river
= covered from one to possibly Is
tset with water. Several families of
nsgroes. tenans OF Mr.. w. A. Green
ond others. have been forced to leave
oeir homes and seek refuge with
yAose living on higher ground.
Msssrx w. A. Green and w. w. Nc
'<ontchen win possibly be the heaviest
eers. the former especially. while
~. w. w. DssChamps and Mr.. w. b.
1nxsod viii also suffer the loss Of
,q1twing crops. Fields Of cotton and
&n are entirely covered with water.
- corn belonging 70 Mr.. Green
a>swing no more than q foot above
- surface Of the water. Mr.. Green
~ Ioae also u large amount Of wood
- shingiss that he had stacked in
- swanp. The solasst residents ny
~ sztot ,of shs seosn around here
8 mp 'sesdentsd. There II no esti-
'xb11ns the damage done tili the water
a&>1eP 90 nrtsntly 20 )allows . morn
-DOnDo0no OoDnunADoAio1. -.,..,sis s-.s-s.. ,...,.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-02

psrant. Aug. 2s.--Nises Olivia
- virginia Durant have been In
ueaersat, y. c.. for the past two
uissss Marie Murray and Adele
Dswnan returned to Sumter after a
vn1t of . week to friends here.
New. chas. Montgomery. OF Mt. ver-
-. 0a.. spent few days with his
oethsr last week. on mis- way from
eBentreat. Srr f.T s
II. Henry Resvss spsnt wsdnesday
- Sumter.
Ths Durant juvenile nine and Sar-
0nia played . game OF ball on the
Wound OF the latter yesterday. which
ssvusnated S'to In favor OF Durant.
r. and Mrs. Coy shaw were
a.one the visitors hsre this week.
Ostton pidkins on small scale has
hsgun. but there will not be near the
sstton made this year - last.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-02

1.-THE help Of e. D. Smith to the
Cotton Growers Of North Carolina
can't be overestimated. He did a
great work for us and We appreciate
his efforts"
(Signed) c. c. Moore,
President n. c. Div. of the Southern
Cotton Association.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-02

Il consider e. D. Smiths power
and influence in organizing Southern
Cotton Association in this State as
superb"
(Signed) w. l. Foster.
y. S. Senator from La, and men,
Der Of the executive committee,
Southern Cotton Association.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-03

"Fhe ALASKAN fur sc3l herd is being
rapidiy eyterminased by peIagic seal
ing vessels, mainly Canadians" sad
Frof. David Starr Jordan. These
sailing vessels follow the seal herd as
it moves along our Pacific coast in the
spring, and enters Bering sea at the
Fa1 Of the close season in August,
when they are free, under the inef.
fectual regulations adopted by the
Paris tribunal, to use the speaI-more
deadly than the shotgun-in killing,
outside of the G0-mile zone, the seals
that frequent these waters in pursuit
of food. AS these seals are mainly
females that have brought forth their
young on the Pribilof islands, the kill.
ing Of the mother seals results in the
starvation of the young upon the land,
and the inevitable rapid extinction OF
the fur seal herd. Unless something
is done for the protection of the seal
herds, within five years not only the
Alaskan but also the Russian seal
herds will be completely eXterminated
and deprive this country of valuable
source of revenue and the world Of q
great boon. '-Washington Herald.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-03
Progressive Winnipeo.

Statistics show that Winnipeg is
now the fourth largest manufacturing
city of Canada, and those who have
studied the benevolent economic con-
ditions which must control her future
see repetition of the history of ST.
Louis or Chicago before the capital
city of Manitoba.
In 1902 the city Of Winnipeg bad a
population of 4S,411; at the opening
of the present year the official figures
were $4,000. In that same year five
years ago the total assessable prop
erty of the city amounted to $2S,615,-
$40 and in 1907 had jumped to $685.
$4,000. In the same space of time
the bank clearings increased from
$1Ss,370,OO0 in 1902 to $500, 6e7 900 in
1907.-Cement Age.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-03
UnqaIlant.

A public school teacher had noticed
the strong friendship that existed be
tween Tommy and Mary, two Of her
small pupils. Tommy was bright
enough. but not oyerdiligent, and the
teacher saw that unless he applied
the end Of the term. you must study
harder" she told him, ''or else you
won't pass. How would you like tc
stay back in this grade another year
and have little Mary go ahead of your
Jaw" said Tommy in blase tone
81 guess there'll be other little Marys.'
-Argonaut.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-03
DEEDS NOT WORDS.
Leon People Have Absolute Proof
of Deeds at Home

VI pSSuS 0t nun
It's not words, but deeds that prove
true merit.
The deeds of Doan's Kidney Pills.
For Leon kidney sufferers,
Have made their local reputation.
Proof lies in the testimony of Leon
people who have been cured to stay
cured.
". M. Zimmerman, living on Mill and
llJh SITS, Leon, Iowa, says: II suffered
from weak back for some time, brought
on no doubt by the disordered condition
of my kidneys. | was SO stiff ! could
not stoop, and my kidneys were very
frequent in action. | tried first one
remedy and then another without any
good results. Having read Of Doan s
Kidney Pills, | finally procured box
from l.. p, Van Werden's drug store and
received relief in short time. My
health is now good and give the credit
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On Aug. II, 1908, MIR. Zimmerman
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For sale by all dealers. Price 50cts
Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, New York
sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name-Doans anc
take no other.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-03
HoW's This?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any case
of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure. II. ]. CHENEY Il Co.. Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known F. j. Cheney for
the last is years. and believe him perfectly honorable
In all business transactions and financially able to
carry out any obligations made by their firm.
WEST & TRUAx Wholesale Druggist, Toledo, o.
WALDINa, K1NNAN g. MARVIN, Wholesale Drug
gists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally acting
directly upon the blood and surfaces of the
system Testimonials sent free. Price 75c per bot
tle Sold by all druggists.
Take Hahs Family Pills for constipation.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-03
A Personal Appeal.

If we could talk to you personally
about the great merit of Foley's Honey
and Tar, for coughs, colds and lung
trouble. you never could be induced to
experiment with unknown prepare tions
that may contain some harmful drugs.
Foley's Honey and Tar costs you no
more and has record of forty years of
cures. Bell & Robinson.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-03
Pronounced Bad.
I made a bad break to-day"


How was that?"
There is Chicago woman visiting
Julia Dean and while | was there this
afternoon she insisted upon talking
about Gerty Pretty soon I asked her
If Gerty was her daughter. You should
have seen her fare up. And then I
somehow found out she meant Goaty."
"Who?"
"Oh, you know-the great German
author" Plain Dealer.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-03

Wealthy families in China who have
manageable daughters whom they de-
sire to keep at home advertise for de-
sirable sons-in-law. The son-in-law
thus secured does not take his bride
away, but merely hangs up his traps
the family.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-03

When winds shrek high in fiendish glee,
And enters winter with his key
Protect yourself, from disease be free;
Take HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea.
W. G. Stempel & Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-03

Pride simply is the dread of puncture
common to every pneumatic article.
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-26
HESITANCY RULES
TRADE OF COUNTRY
Bradstreet's Reports a Better
Feeling Due to Weather
and Crop Conditions

NEW YORK, April 2s.-Bradstreets
today says:
Improved weather conditions and ex-
cellent crop reports throughout the
greater part OF the country. coupled
with the favorable construction put
upon recent financial developments.
have made for the growth of better
feeling as regards the outlook, but the
actual effect upon distributive trade
and industry is as yet of the slightest
Hesitancy and conservatism rule oper-
ations 10 an extent not yet approached
in recent years. At the moment de-
mand for iron and steel. copper, coal,
coke and kindred lines is at a very low
ebb. Price cutting is more apparent
and trade sentiment is mixed. In other
lines Of industry quiet rules. Hides
are stronger.
There Is a slightly better tone in
the lumber trade In the west. and in
the Pacific northwest some logging
camps have resumed.
Business failures in the United States
for the week ending April % num-
Der 254, against PSI last week and 157
In the like week of 1907. Canadian fail
ures for the week number SO, as against
20 last week and 23 in this week a
year ago.
Wheat (including -FOUR exports from
the United States and Canada for the
week ending April % aggregated
2.417.0o3 bushels. against 2,5se,242 this
week last year. For the AZ weeks of
the fiscal year the exports are 1895
$50 bushels, against 141,565.ss7 in
1e06-07
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-26
WILL ExTOL PARK
IN MASS MEETING,
Men of Prominence in Bay
Cities to Address the
Berkeley Voters

BERKELEY. April 25.-A big mass
meeting will be held in the Masonic
temple Monday night to explain to
Berkeley's citizens why they should
acquire the old Indian burial ground
as a public park. The bond election
to raise funds to buy this beautiful
spot, within walking distance of the
city. will be held Wednesday. April 2e-
Many well known speakers from the
cities around the bay have consented
to address the citizens of this city on
the beauties of the old Indian burial
ground. as follows: Mayor Frank
Mott OF Oakland: John McLarens SUI
perintendent of Golden Gate park. San
Francisco; Judge William II. Waste.
Miss Jessica Piexotto of the department
of sociology of the University OF Call
fornia. and Professor Charles Gilman
Hyde of the department OF sanitation
of the university: while Charles Spear
and o. v. Lange will display illustrated
views of the proposed park site
John McLaren, superintendent of
Golden Gate park, the finest artificial
park in the west. paid a visit TO the
proposed city park for Berkeley a few
days ago and said that the location
was ideal.
Every man who visits the park. ("
said McLaren, will vote for the bonds
that the city of Berkeley may own
such garden spot"
Acting on the advice OF McLaren.
the chamber OF commerce has issued
many streetcar tickets that every tax
payer may view the natural scenery
OF the site without expense,