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The Springdale news., 1908-12-25

I otal for all candidates n, S52, ,259
 This grand total exceeds by 1, ,S+1, 551 total number of votes cast in tile Presidential election 1904, when the grand total was 13, ,51o,70
 Compared with that election the candidates of the Republican, Democratic and Socialists parties increased their vote this year. The reverse Is true of the candi- dates of the Prohibition, Populist and Socialist Labor parties. The Independence party did not figure in the Presidential election of four years ago.
 The biggest difference in a party vote is shown in an increase for Bryan Of 1,315,211 over the total vote cast in 1904 for Alton B. Parker, the Democratic candi- date. Taft received 14,19O votes more than were polled for Presi- dent Roosevelt in 1904, and Debs ran 45, 56S ahead of his predecess- or on the Socialist ticket. The heaviest loss Is shown by the Populists, who, with the same candidates registered S3, ,312 votes less this year than in 1904, when their total was IF, 135. The Prohibitionist candidate, Chafu, ran F, ,2s4 votes behind the 1904 mark of his party, and Gilhaus, the Socialist Labor candidate, re- ceived only about 50 per cent of the vote given to Corrigan, which was S1, ,249 in the previous Presi- dential year.
The Springdale news., 1908-12-25
FROM AN OKLAHOMA
 SUBSCRIBER.

Apache, Okla, Dec. 14.-Dear Editor; I will write to The News as 1 have been away from Arkansas one year last October. I came to Oklahoma and found d nice country. It is all prairie and they had fine crop this year. It is black sandy soil and 1t averages from 40 to 80 bushels of corn per acre. The valley land averaged 80 bushels per acre. Cotton was not so good, averaging 4 bale per acre. Oats averaged 40 bushels, and wheat Is per acre; broom corn E of a ton per acre. Fine vegetables of all kinds grow here, abundance of melons, all kinds of fruit, the strawberries being as fine as any 1 ever saw Ill Washington County. Peaches do well here, the pome- granate grows wild like morning glories in old Arkansas. We have good schools and d literary every Thursday night. We also have good churches, Catholic, Methodist, Baptist and Christian. Apache Is nice town of about 1000 inha bitants.
 There is new town six miles northeast of Apache. It was surveyed October r, 1908. Now they have a cotton gin, an ele- vator, depot and lumber yard, hotel, grocery store, several dwellings and a big livery barn is soon to be built. It IS situated on the Rock Island road and promises to make a good town. It was named after the kiowa Indian Agency, Stieker.
 There are lots of Indians here. Instead of living in houses they live in their old fashioned wig wam and they move from place to place about every month, four or five hundred i'll a group and camp. They wear beaded moe casins, long braided hair, both men and women and wear red blankets.
 There are some grey wolves here and lots of coyotes and prairie chickens. I he wind blows hard here in the spring, but not so hard in midsummer.
 Tecumseh, please don't fail to write the Elm Springs items, as l do enjoy reading them.
 We'll, I will close, hoping this will not reach the waste basket.
 ATHA GRIGGs.
The Springdale news., 1908-12-25
A Hearty Appetite

IS what most babies have, but is of no benefit to them ii they have worms. Be sure your baby IS not troubled with them. Sure symptoms-always hungry, rings under the eyes, not gaining in weight and yellow complexion. A few doses of Whites Cream Vermituge will expel all worms. It IS positive cure and reliable. Price 25 cents per bottle. Sold by W. c. Ownbey.
The Springdale news., 1908-12-25
Beware of Frequent Colds.

A succession of colds or pro- tracted cold is almost certain to end in chrome catarrh, from which few persons ever wholly recover. Give every cold the at tention 1t deserves and you may avoid this disagreeable disease.
 How can you cure a cold2 Why not try Chamberlain's Cough Remedy? It IS highly recom- mended. Mrs. NJ. White, of Butler, Tenn, says: Several years ago l was bothered with throat and lungs. Someone told me of Chamberlain's Cough Rem edy. 1 began using 1t and 1t re- lieved me at once. Now my throat and lungs are sound and we'll" For sale by all druggists.
The Springdale news., 1908-12-25

Take DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills. They are anti septic and soothe pam quickly. Insist upon DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills. Regular size soc. Sold here by Il. A. Daily.
The Springdale news., 1908-12-25

Kodol for dyspepsia, indiges- tion, sour stomach, gas on stom- aeh, etc., Is guaranteed to give prompt relief from any form of stomach trouble. It will cure your dyspepsia. Sold by H. A. Daily.
The Springdale news., 1908-12-25
The Arkansas Gazette

Is the newspaper ot grea test in- tiuence and largest circulation in the state. It carries the com- plete Associated Press dispatches, and besides uses the Hearst News Service on Sunday, and has its own correspondents all over the state. It has the largest and fastest newspaper press in the state and every other improve ment necessary to produce a good newspaper.
 If you are a business man or d student, or want to be fully in- formed of the states news and progress, you can not do without the Gazette.
 Subscription rates to the Daily, So.50 per year, when paid Ill ad- vance; SS.50 for six months, when paid i'll advance; 65c per month for shorter period.
 WEEKLY EDITION OF THE GAZETTE
 The Gazette also publishes a Weekly Edition, which contains a resume of the weeks news and is published each Thursday. The price of this edition IS Sl per year, soc for six months.
 You may hand your subscrip- tion to any News Agent, or send 1t i'll direct.
 GAZETTE PUBLISHING Co.,,
 Little Rock, Ark.
The Springdale news., 1908-12-25
Her Heart Was Broken

because her complexion was bad and she could find nothing to clear it up. Ladies: bad com plexion Is caused by an inactive liver. An inactive liver will be put in perfect condition by taking Ballard's Heroine. The unequal led liver regulator. Sold by w. C.. Ownbey.
The Springdale news., 1908-12-25
ItIs a Wonder.

Chamberlain Liniment is one of the most remarkable prepara- tions yet produced for the relief of rheumatic pains, and for lame back, sprains and bruises. The quick relief from pain which It affords in case of rheumatism IS alone worth many times it's cost. Price, 25 cents; large size 50 cents. For sale by all druggists.
The Springdale news., 1908-12-25

Nearly everybody knows De- Wits Little Early Risers are the best pills made They are small, pleasant, sure Little Liver Pills. Sold by H. A. Daily.
The Springdale news., 1908-12-25
ITCHING SKIN DISEASES

Are readily cured by ZEMO, a clean liquid for external use ZEMO draws the germsand their toxins to the surface and destroys them, leaving a clean, healthy skin. ZEMO givesinstant relief and permanently cures every form of skin or scalp disease.
 For sale everywhere Write for sam- pie, E. w. Rose Medicine Co.,, St. Louis
 For sale by w. G. Ownbey.
The Springdale news., 1908-12-25

Love at first sight usually causes man to regret his fail ure to consult an oculist.
The Springdale news., 1908-12-25

Don't think that piles can't be cured. Thousands of obstinate cases have been cured by Doan' S Ointment. 50 cents at any drug store
The Springdale news., 1908-12-25

One ot the greatest temptations -of having money is that it con- vinces you that you must get more.
The Springdale news., 1908-12-25
You Need a Good State Paper

In addition to your local paper, every citizen needs good state paper, you will need especially when the legislature meets in
The Springdale news., 1908-12-25

Most of the fun man has IS in the anticipation, rather than in the realization.
The Springdale news., 1908-12-25

A man whose wife takes in washing is usually long:on words and short on action.
The Springdale news., 1908-12-25

Some men are never satisfied unless they are on the wrong side of the fence.
The Springdale news., 1908-12-25
THE OFFICIAL VOTE
 FOR PRESIDENT.

New York, Dec. 15.-The total popular vote of the various Presi- dential candidates in the last National election was made known today iu an official form by filing of the last of the official vote, that of Michigan. The totals show the following:
 Taft, Republican, 7,657 ,676 Bryan, Democrat -. 6,503, ,182 Debs, Socialist ...... AS, 455 Chain, Prohibition =. 241, ,252 Hisgen, Independence. SS, ,1So Watson, Populist.... 35,s71 Gilhaus, Socialist La
 Dor bor...z.z..=.=.=.=..=..... Is, 451
The Springdale news., 1908-12-25

DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve. Best salve for burns, scratches and hurts. It is especially good for piles. Sold by H. A. Daily
The Springdale news., 1908-12-25
w. N. HEWITT & co

Money isn't everything, but it often makes good as a substitute.
The Springdale news., 1908-12-25

Work may be good for men, put few men are good for work.
The Springdale news., 1908-12-25

Time may be wound healer, but its no good as wrinkle eradicator.
The Springdale news., 1908-12-25

Congratulations too seldom have the ring of sincerity.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-08-12
THE MOSQUITO PEST.
heaith officer Needed Who Will Rid
City of Mosquitoes.

Mr. Editor: 1 have been moving
around to limited extent and for
limited time seeking for cool weather
and rest, and have met sundry and
diVers persons who occasionally visit
sumter. Most of them have a nlsas-
ant word for our little CITY. Tbev
praise our streets (Which is strange).
our well-equipped and attractive
stores, the general appearance of
thrift the energy shown by our busi.
ness men, and the continuous growth
or our various enterprises, but they all
have one criticism to make or s,r,-
ter. The mosquitoes, oh! the mos
quitoes! And they wonder how and
why we 80 patiently endure the pest
And that reminds me that 1 have suf-
fered from the same affliction and
sigh for the days that are past and
gone when We had a health officer.
You can remember, Mr.. Editor, for It
mas rot been so many years ago. his
vigilance and energy. He made It his
duty to look after the health of the
city, to investigate nuisances and to
endeavor to abate them. He was an
ideal official, and we want another like
him. 1t is not pleasant to go poking
into garbage barrels, examining under
Kitchen sinks and other odorous and.
malodorous places, but it must be
done II we are to keep down epidem-
les and reduce the mosquito to prop-
er subsection. 1t has been done once
and 1t can be done again. We found
suitable official once, he can be
found again; and our city fathers can.
not perform a more important work
or one more urgently needed at this
time than to elect such an officer. and
require that his time and talent be
given to the specific duties appertian-
Ing to that Office. It is said that mos.
quitoes are not migratory. but they
VIII cross over a neighbor's fence no
matter how cleanly the neighbors
premises are kept. And that is where
the health officer is needed. He can
require the mosquito breeder to cease
his nefarious business Of raising mos
quitoes to annoy all who live near.
Yes. Mr.. Editor, try to have the city
council elect this official who can at
an early day have the stigma remov-
ed from Sumter that 1t is the worst
mosquito infested city in South Caro-
INA. Viator.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-08-12

-.
The temperature. though seaeraliy;
favorable. was very high during "a
part Of the week. the precipitation
ample in most places. though def.
Client over considerable areas. and the
sunshine much above the normal In
the eastern division and normal. or
slightly below. in the western divis-
ion. ..:..:.
The weekly mean temperature was
slightly above the normal over the en-.
tire State. The average was nearly
as high on the coast and in the noun
tain districts as in the central por-
tions. The daily maximum tempera-
lures were generally in the COS, rising
to between 95 degrees and 100 de-
grees on several days early in the
week. The last two days were con-
siderably cooler, with the maximum
temperatures in the SOS. The ex-
tremes were 100 degrees at Black
vile on the 81 and at Anderson on
the 4th, and 81 degrees at CONWAY on
the 3D..
The average precipitation for the
state was below the normal, having
been about normal. or above, in the
eastern and western counties where
the weekly amounts ranged from over
one inch to over three inches, and
was much below the normal in
the central counties whore the
amounts were generally less than an
inch. In the latter division the rain
fsll was unevenly distributed. some
localities having received ample moiS-
ture while others are suffering for
rain.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-08-12
The University Infrmary.

The new infirmary at the Univer.
sity now nearing completion Is one
OF the most complete institutions OF
the kind In the country, and parents
sending their sons to the University
may rest assured that they will re-
oeive the best Of attention in case of
sickness.
one OF the most striking features
OF. the building Is the contagious ward.
where patients suffering from infec
tous diseases may be isolated.
The institution will be known as
the Wallace Thompson Memorial In
urinary, and is the gift Of Mrs. Ann
ii. Jeter to commemorate the memory
or the late Wallace Thomson. an
alumnus Of the South Carolina Col
lege.
The infirmary will be in charge OF
competent nurse of wide experi-
ence.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-08-12
Would Blease Favor Grafters?

The Lanahan- Blease matter has
never been disposed Of There has
been no answer from Blease to the
following appeal made by Lewis w.
Parker in card to the people of
South Carolina under date of Feb II.
1905:
"ln justice 70 Mr.. Blease himself
and in justice To the memory of Mr.
Lanahan, Mr.. Elease is now. if
seems TO me. called upon to saw who
was the high state official whom Mr..
i-anahan employed-as Mr.. Rlease
has acknowledged full acquaintance-
snip in the matter. Whilst | cannot
conceive that have been mistaken as
to statements made to me by Mr..
Lan2han. still if there be error In
what MIR. Lanahan stated TO me.
Dir, Blease can clear it and should do
So"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-08-12
Not TOney Moses.

Oaacer H. g. McKagen reached
Sumter Wednesday night from Rock
inshanf, N. c.. where he went some
days ago to see man who was in
custody there. and 1t was thought
was the fusitive Toney Moses that
killed on'cer clyde. The man turned
out not 70 be roney, not answering
the description either in size OF
weight. He had been arrested at
Hamlet for beating his way on q train.
Had was<pur"sn the chainganx for 80
dsyA. He. saSe his name a. John
Knox aad thst his name IA
"'DoasAr Btu; ~ ana claims to be from
Coiuntia.r e. G. .s;.~ ri; e..
n Mr: 9tcs1assn savs! shat ,hs had 4.
bard tap: having nrst went 10 Ham
isT lSx xsR@ :: to Roerlhsham. and
from tAEe to, where the chaiugans
- miles each way. He
was treated 3y!sssy kindly BY the of,clals
Itsstt every plses.. the, chief Of police Of
Hamlet. NJ, Hubbard. being especial
'iy. .klpd' and accompanying him all
the way. from, Hamlet to the. chain
gangs--two OF which were visited.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-08-12
Team Selected for Camp Perry.

As the result Of the recent contest
Tor Workmanship the following men,
6ers Of the militia have been selected
tH,represent South Carolina at the in
terstate contest for rifle practice at
Camp Perry, o. The names are listed
In the order Of merit:
Private Dan Miller. Company A.,
Third infantry. Charleston: Quarter
master Sergeant w. A. Moore, Com.
pany A. Third infantry. Charleston;
Private r. c. Richardson. Company A.,
Third infantry, Charleston: First
Lieut.. G. ". Boykin. ordnance depart
ment. Charleston: serst. Maj. A. p.
AcGee. Third infantry. Charleston:
sergt. e. B. Cantey. Company A. Sec
lo2d infantry. Camden: First. Lieut.. q.
g., Warren. Company L seoond in
cfsntry. Sumter; First Lieut.. II. r.
ABEL. Company c. Second infantry,
Columbia: First Lieut.. H.. O. whit.
lnagton. Company B. Third Infantry.
Charleston; sergt, l. b. Lea: compa-
ny. F. First infantry. Cheraw; Capt.
W. J. Tiller. Company F. First In
tantry. Cheraw: serst. Leroy Jones
Company c. Second infantry. colum-
bIa; Capt. E. L. Fishburne. COMPANY
K. Third infantry. WATERFORD: Cor.
porai w. 8. Lee. Company L. Third
infantry. Oranseburg; Capt. C., j.
Epps. Company H, Third infantry.
Conway. .t- -:
The last three are alternates. ' e.
The national shoot wifi commence
on Aug. 10 and end on Aug. 20. -
Camp Perry. the location OF the
rifle range OF the State of Ohio, which
has been selected by the National
Board for the Promotion of Small
Arms Practice. the National Rife AS
sociation Of America and the Ohio
state Rifle association, as the place
for holding the shooting tournament
Tor 1908, Is located on the south shore
OF Lake Erie. 20 miles east OF the city
or Toledo and five miles west of the
county seat town Of Port Clinton. II
Is on the Sandusky division of the
Lake Shore & Michigan Southern rail-
way, and from the little station of
LaCrane, spur tracks with ample ter
minals run direct into the camp
grounds. The camp grounds contains
about 400 acres. 1t is so located that
the rule range enables the shooting
TO De done due north from a COM
mon firing line which serves the
snort, mid and long ranges.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-08-12
0'D0NNELL .&::CoMPANY


New York, Aug. .s.-wm. T. Ft4,.
gerald. a mounted policeman attao>-.
ed to tho Glymss street station. WIZ.
lia.msAurs. was, badly bitten on tAs
right hand today during . asht WIN
= huge DOCK. rat. The :. rodent es
hrst attacked Tin. tAe pqlicema.,.-
morse, ana before he was finally kin
60, hei had .almcst sAnsed stan--
peoe ameps, the ptber. animals At th<.
''Ho'e,. t:r,I.,ui IN, .s.
,When the pqliqemana went in to seA
his horse. he. saaxs ths, beast rearing.
on its hind. legs aud trying to break /:
Its halter. 81. Iqyeatigatioa revealed tAss,
big. rat in the feed box and the horses,
nose showed, that he had been fight
ing: Fltzgefald ,. drew is club ana
struck at the, rat. 1T hew at his neck.
but missed and fell to the ground.
Again the policeman hit at it and this
time he grabbed. his! right hand. Again
and again 1t was felled with the club.
and again and again it leaped up and
oit hlm on the same hand. Finally
Fitzgerald screamed for help and DR..
Trayner, veterinary surgeon from.
across the street, and several men
from the Clymer street fire house y
came to his aid.
They finally fought the rodent OF
and the doctor killed it with a shot.
Fitzgerald's wounds were cauterized.
and he was sent to his home.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-08-12
The Manning Avenue Sunday School.

The Manning Avenue Sunday School.
On Sunday evening. the I'd instant,
the young people as well as the chill
dren connected with the Manning
Avenue Sunday School, which Is sit
uated a little of the Manning road
about one mile from the city, had
quite an interesting entertainment In
the form of Chlidren's Day service
consisting OF dialogues, speeches,
songs etc.
This school has In short time
made considerable advance and the
prospect Is that II will continue to
grow In usefulness In the community
where II Is located. The great trou-
bic embarrassing 1t is the need of
more room, as the little school house
where the Sunday school now meets
~ filled to overhowing.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-08-12
Excellent Health Advice.

Mrs. M. NJ. Dawson. Of No. 379
HItord avenue. San Jose. Cal, says:
THE worth Of Electric Bitters as a
general family remedy, for headache,
biiousness and torpor Of the liver
and bowels is so pronounced that
am prompted To say word i'm its
favor. for the benefit OF those seeking
relief from such ahlktions. There is
more health for the digestive organs
in bottle of Electric Bitters than
In any othere rmedy | know Of" Sold
under ghhrantee at Sibert's Drug
store. soc.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-08-12

The dog muzzling law Is another Of
those dead-letter laws that cucumber
the city statute books. IAw-abiding
citizens have their dogs muzzled or
keep them confined. but those who
do not feel disposed to obey the law
permit their dogs to run at large as
they have always done. There are
fewer dogs to be seen on the streets
than before the muzzling ordinance
was enacted. but there are still too
many dogs running at large.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-08-12
DnA1H.

Mr.. R.chard oy'nh. s,vsd 10. ,snn Of
1s. r. II. orifnR. Of. wsdgsneid. disA
In this city Monday night with hemor-
shAssc fever. Mr. Grimm came. to
sumter Saturday svsains on a visit 70
frssnds NndxAS taken Slct At the sta
tson and died = isst eight about ~.
O'Clock. The body was taken t6 Home
ersaeh,~whers the tnterment will be
isnAA> SH,l .A,.l ,,-, ~,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-08-12

Miss Jennie Walsh returns from
Johnston this afternoon after a two
weeks visit to Miss stansill of that
place. She is accompanied by Miss
stansiil and Miss Cox. of Newberry,
her college friends.
Mr.. ]. r. May has returned to his
nome In Mississippi. after q pleasant
visit to his brother. Mr.. P. r. May.
Miss Maggie Graham and Mrs. H.
q. Hill left on Monday for Hender-
sonville to spend the summer.
Mr.. Lew r. Hoyt went to Hender-
sonville last Monday to spend a while
before returning to jacksonville.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Loyns have re-
turned to the city from wrightsville
Beach.
Mr.. w. b. Burns. who went to
Saluda with his family. a short time
ago. 10 reported to be sick with fever
at that place, IS
Ar. r. I. Manning LETT Monday after
noon for the Noskh on a business and
pleasure trip and will be away for
about ten days.
Miss Emma stansill. OF Johnston, 8.
c.. and Miss Mary Cox. of Bolton, 8.
c.. are on visit to Miss Jennie
Walsh. - z.
Mr.. and Mrs H. A. Hoyt, who
went to saluda. N. c.. some days ago.
have been called home on account Of
the illness OF their little son.
Miss LARee Pate left this morning
for smithvillle. N. c.. where she will
spend q while.
Mr.. Geo. Warren went to Charles
ton Monday morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. F. Shaw and the
Misses McLaurin have gone to Paw
iey's Island for a weeks stay.
Mr.. d. b. McIaurin, Of wedseneld,
was In town yesterday.
MIS-. c. F. Schwerin Is spending q
while at Rose Hill with friends.
Mrs. George Bruner and son and
Miss Emma Bruner leave this even
lng for Stapleton. N. Y. where they
will spend q while with friends.
Nine. Rose Ivy. accompanied by
Miss Anna Smith and Mr.. Sam
Cordes went to Bishopville yesterday
morning to give q concert there to-
night.
Miss Carrie Outlaw. Of Camden, s.
c.. 10 visiting Miss Annie Maye on
East Liberty street.
Master Daulton Maye has returned
home after q pleasant visit to Bish-
'opvilie.
Mrs. Neili O'Donneu and Misses
cecele O'Donnell and Annie shaklin,
her guests. left Monday for a week.
stay on the Isle Of Palms.
Mrs. H. N. stuckey and children
left yesterday for Henderson. KY,
whore they will spend some time vis-
iting Mn. stuckey's parents.
.r Aiss l'mma Baker has gone to se-
vance. Tenn. to visit relatives, -
Aiss jamie Mikslt has returned from
Fiat Rock. N. G..
Ars. Atkinson has sone to New
York. rt ,r...t
Mr., J. n. Chandlsrt has gone to New
York to purchase fall and winter
goods. "' 49,. .-.-,.
Mr.. Henry Holiday went to Glenn
Springs on . visit yesterday. 80
NJ q. A. Lennon 10 spending a.
short time at Glenn Springs.
Ar. L. ~ Allen has gone TO Rich
"ond. Va. for . few days.. visiting
rslattveA r.~ss ~.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-08-12

Ihe Socialist national committee is
arranging TO send special train,
painted i'm bright red, on a sixty-day
tour or the country. beginning August
80. with Eugene V. Debs, the presi-
uentiai candidate. aboard Debs is
scheduled to speak from three to five
times a day.