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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-09
FRANK Il. SARGENT DEAD.
Was We'll Known rs Commissioner
OF immigration.

Washington, Sept. 4.-Frank Pierce
Sargent, commissioner general Of inn
migration, for over 16 years grand
master of the brotherhood Of Loco
motive Firemen, and one of the most
forceful characters in the field OF
labor, immigration and allied uues-
tions In the country, died at his apart
ments at the Manor house in this city
today. He was "a years old. For
many weeks paralytic, the result Of
a fall while visiting in shepherdstown,
w. Va, in July, he had shown much
Improvement until Wednesday even
ing last when a sinking spell set in,
from which he never rallied. In ac-
cordance with his expressed wish his
body will be cremated by a local un-
dertaker following q brief funeral SER
vice at o'clock Sunday afternoon.
Rev. Holmead, assistant rector Of st.
Pauls church. will oficiate.
The death Of the former leader and
friend Of organized labor. Of whom it
was said that no railroad magnate
ever refused to see while he was at the
head Of the Brotherhood. was sur
prise to the department Of commerce
and labor. Secretary straus was much
affected.
Mr.. Sargent was a native Of East
Orange, VT. He worked for q while
in New England mills and then be-
cause Of impaired health went to
Arizona, where as q United States
cavalryman he participated. in the
Apache Indian campaign and later
began his labor career as an engine
wiper on the Southern Pacific rail-
way. For Ave years he fred engines
on that system. In 1885 he began his
tenure Of Office as head Of the order
OF locomotive firemen. He exerted
every effort toward avoidance of
strikes and won the confidence of both
the railroad officials and the MEM
bers Of his own oganization.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-09
ASSISTANT TO PROF. MOORE
Mr.. Wilson p. Gee Of Santuc Has
Been Elected.

Columbia, Sept. 4.-The executive.
committee Of the University of South
Carolina at it's recent meeting selected
Mr.. Wilson p. Gee of Santuc as assist.
ant in the department of biology. Mr..
Gee Is recent graduate OF Clemson
college. having graduated with first
honor in class of IS. He comes to
the university with the highest re-.
concentrations from Dr. Nell and his
instructors at Clemson, and is we'll
qualified for the work which he is to
undertake under the direction OF Prof,
Andrew c. Moore.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-09
COTTON CROP li,s7i,sss BALES.
Secretary Hester Places this Years
Crop Two Millions Under Last.

New Orleans. La, Aug. 31.-Secre-
tary Hester. Of the New Orleans Cot
ton Exchange reports the commercial
cotton crop Of the United States for
the season OF 1907-0S. ending August
81. to have been 11,571.966 bales, as
compared with l3,51O.ss2 bales in the
season OF 1sO6-O7.
The total port receipts were S,579,-
sac. and overland movement S59,450,
while Southern consumption is placed
at 2.193,277 bales.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-09

opagsnnbsrg Candidate Has BLOOD
Poisoaine. it n Feared.

Spartanburg. Sept. S.-W. I. Harris.
. veil known business man Of this
city. h critically III a. the result of
having been bitten by poisonous In
sect two weeks ago. Mr. Harris was
In the county campaign making the
race for register Of mesne conveyance
when he was bitten by an insect and
forced to Quit the stump. He conduct
ed his campaign by circulars and got
into the second race. but retired on
account of his illness. IL is feared that
blood poisoning has developed. and
his family have grave fears that he
may not recover.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-09
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION.
Annual ArportiOnmcnt Made 0f High
School Appropriation.

Columbia Sept. 5.--The State board
or education completed it's two DAYS
session this afternoon. \ great deal
OF time was devoted to the study of
high school applications. There were
9S of these applications and elections
are now pending in 10 or - more dis
tricts. All applications to be consid-
cred for this year must be sent in be-
fore October /. 1t is quite likely there
VIII be considerably more than one
hundred approved high schools for
this year. The following schools. es-
tablished last year, were retained: AL
lendale, Blacksburg, Batesburg, Bam-
oerg, Brunson, Cross Anchor. Cross
Hill, Chesterfield, Central, Denmark,
Diilon' Easly, Fountain Inn, Fort
Mill, Gaffney, Hampton, Heath
Springs. Johnston, Kershaw, Laurens,
Lancaster, Little Mountain, Latta.
Mullins. Mount Zion, Mountville, Ma
rion, Mauldin, McColl, Ninety.six,
Olar, Pendleton. Pickens, Prosperity,
Ration Creek. Ruby. Ridgeway, Sum-
merville, st. George. saluda. SPRING
field, Simpsonville. Schultz Township,
Townville, Union. Westminster.
Clinton. Jonesville, Jefferson. sar.
dis, senca, Milliamston and Zoar are
retained, but were not apportioned
State aid. as they have not furnished
the board with the required informa-
ton. The following new schools,
which have held elections this year,
were also approved: Bishopville,
Branchville. Greer. Hartsville. Man.
ming, Summerton, Woodruff, York.
vile, Eastover, Union Graded, John
sonville, North Providence, North
Lyons, Honea Path. Gold Hill, Bel
ton, Delmar. Lynchburg, Bethel,
Chapin, Reidville, Epworth, Liberty,
Walker, McElmoyle, Lebanon, Starr,
Iva, Mccormack. Lorris, Willis, Rowes-
Vile, Fair Forest, Taylor's, Wedge
field.
The appropriations will be made
upon the reports Of the high school
inspector, showing the amount of
work done, and also the number Of
teachers and number of pupils in the
high school department. Not more
than half Of the appropriation for the
year will be sent out during the first
session. The remainder will be sent
after all Of the schools have been in
spected.
In the appeal case from Darlington
County in regard to the award Of a
Clemson scholarship the action OF the
Darlington County beard was reversed
and the scholarship awarded to L. F.
Yates. He made the highest marks
and the board considered both Of the
young men very deserving.
An appeal was heard in regard to
joint district at Ridgeland, between
Hampton and Beaufort counties. The
case was remanded to a joint meeting
Of the uwo county boards with a re-
commentator that such meeting be
held at Ridgeland In order that said
boards may thoroughly understand
the situation and coalition.
The resignation Of Superintendent
j. r. Williams, Of Marion County.
was received and accepted.
Mr.. J. p. Lane was appointed to
succeed him. Mr.. Lane was nominat-
ed in the recent primary.
The resignation of Mr.. H. T
Sheckley as a member Of the county
board Of Spartanburg was accepted
and Prof. w. G. Blake, of Spartan
burg, appointed in his stead.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-09

do not forget that DeWitt's Lit
tie Early Risers are the best pills
made. They are pleasant little pills
that are easy to take and are prompt
and gentle. We SELL and recommend
them. Sold by all druggists.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-09

millions Of bottles Of Foley's Honey
and Tar have been sold without any
person ever having experienced any
other than beneficial results from its
use for coughs, colds and lung trou-
BILE. "his is because the genuine FO-
ley's Honey and Tar in the yellow
package contains no opiates or other
harmful drugs. Guard your health by
refusing any but the genuine. w. W..
Sibert.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-09

The police force OF Cleveland has
been reOrganized on basis OF polite
ness to all malefactors. Hereafter no
"drunks" will be arrested, but the po-
lice will escort such unfortunates
home In a gentlemanly manner.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-09

John Shields. a farmer near Dallas,
Tex" set hen on a snake egg by way
OF experiment. and now has a fine
Matching OF black snakes. The hen
mother refuses to recognize her
strange brood.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-09

Gertrude Williams, confronted in
New York by the hardship OF her sex
in the matter OF getting work, dressed
as boy and was quickly arrested
The probation officer will return her
to her home in Buffalo.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-09

A Kansas City poultry house has
trained a rooster to herd chickens
that escape. 1t rounds up and feeds
with the escapes during the day,
and brings them In at night to roOst
where they can easily be captured.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-09

The Dominion Line steamship Ken
singlton ran sperm whale down near
the banks of Newfoundland and cut Il
clean in two.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-09

The referendum on manufacture
and sale OF absinthe in Switzerland re-
suited in majority Of more than 10000
in favor Of prohibition.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-09
They Take the Kinks Ont.

s"I have used DR.. Kings New Life
Pills for many years, with increasing
satisfaction. They take the kinks out
Of stomach liver and bowels, without
fuss or friction" says y. II. Brown, Of
Pittsfield, VT. Guaranteed satisfac-
tory at Sibert's Drug Store. Csc.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-09

A married woman is always impress
siOnable, because she has become so
used to total abstinence from fiat
terry that a compliment from a man
goes to her head like wine to the head
of a teetotaler.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-09

What happened to him?"
"Oh, he was lauded to the skies.
and thinking it would last forever, he
did not take his parachute along."-
Puck.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-09

Daniel Garadbrand. Of East Allen
town. Pa. says black snake Ave
feet long climbed tree after him
and he was only saved by two men
coming to his assistance.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-09
'Bees Laxative Cough Syrup always

brings quick relief to coughs. colds,
hoarseness, whooping cough and all
bronchial and throat trouble. Moth
ers especially recommend it for chii-
dren. Pleasant to take, gently laxa-
tive. Sold by Sibert's Drug Store.
9-1-3m
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-09
II Don't Care," Says WI.


Washington, Aug. 31.-Minister WI
said he had~heard nothing about his
being recalled and smillingly added
that he did not care II he was.
''The only indiscreet speeches or in
terviews that know of are some
which I never made or gave out. The
words were put into my mouth by
other people. understand that in
some Japanese newspapers were sto-
ries stating that I had been indiscreet,
and I should be recalled IL such was
the case"
Mr.. WI declared that the Peking
Government had not in any way in
timated to him that 1t was dissatisfied
with anything he had done, and it had
not called him to account for any.
thing that he may have said. He ap-
peared rather amused and puzzled
over the statement that the Govern
ment had been embarrassed by his
attitude as public character in
America" and his disposition was to
smile in talking about it. The Min
lister added:
What few speeches 1 have made
since my return to America have been
mainly to colleges and universities,
and have been educational in charac-
ter and in furtherance of the effort to
cement the friendship between China
and the United States. have scrupu-
lously avoided touching on politics.
II the utterances credited to me which
the Peking dispatches say have en-
barrassed the Government relate to
the so-called American-Chinese alli-
ance I wish to say that I have not
committed myself in any way on that
subject more than to remark that it
was interesting"
Liang Tun Yen, mentioned as a pos
sib!e successor to Mr.. WI has hereto
fore been named for the position Of
Minister at Washington. This occur
red when he was customs taotai Of
Tien Tsin, and followed the retire
ment Of Sir Chentung Lang Cheng,
Mr.. Wu's predecessor. Liang Tun
Yen went to Peking for an audience
with the authorities and was kept
there, being appointed to the position
he now holds. Mr.. WI was then again
appointed Minister to Washington.
Mr.. WI said there might be hun.
dreds Of people in Peking who want
his job, but he cannot think Of the
names Of any of them at present, and
he also said that he had not solicited
the appointment when he went back
to China.
In his second term as Minister to
the United States the general opinion
OF his admirers and his critics as we'll
has been that Mr.. WI has been much
more reserved ard circumspect both
In his public and private utterances
than he was in the days Of his pre-.
vious term as Minister. He has always
been a popuar character in this coun-
try. and the expressed opinion has
been that he has done much to ce-
ment friendly relations between the
United States and China.
Especially in the Boxer rebellion Mr..
WI was helpful to the United States,
and it was generally understood that
1t was through his efforts that a mes
sage of hope was pushed through to
the American representatives in the
legation at Reking. His attitude at
that time. however, gave rise to some
criticism at home, and he was re-
lieved, though it is not known that his
attitude in the Boxer matter had any,
thing to do with the change. II he is
recalled, it will cause considerable re-
gret and surprise to the American
Government.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-09

There Is nothing that will help you
to lead others more than being able
20 look back over q right life your
self.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-09

The wOman's club is useful,
1t gives a dame "A chance
To talk Of art and literature,
While hubby mends his pants,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-09

The Duke Of Portland has the
largest private picture gallery In the
world.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-09

Only 23O.000.00O cans of tomatoes
will be put up this year as against
$50. 900. 900 cans last year.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-09

Chorus Gir!-BoO hoo! All my
clothes were lost in that hotel fire.
Friend-Never mind, lass, you are
now equipped for a S;alome dance.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-09

When married people can't come
to terms marriage should come to a
termination.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-09

Some Of the most powerful photo
sraphs are written with the paste
brush.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-09

Gates of Alaska a-Yukon-Pacifi Ex-
position will be thrown open at Seattle
June I, 1909.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-09

Francis Joseph is Emperor Of Aus
tria-Hungary. r.,
The Washington times., 1908-05-20
Death Stronger Than Her Faith,
Bishop Says of Mrs. Carpenter

nan, he will do fl today" he declares.
1.-THE Bible tells us that these things
were done. The laws of God are natural
laws; they remain unchanged There is
nothing new. There IS no such thing
as death planned by the Creator. II Is
a man-made institution, and II people
universally would regard death as inn
possible, rather than as inevitable, IL
would be overcome by the sentiment
against 1t, just as death now overcomes
by greater force inasmuch as the ma
1ority OF people are convinced they
have 70 die"
Bishop Sabin. who is the author of
number Of Christian Science publlca-
tiOns, holds firmly TO the belief that
Carpenter might have been prevented
from dying, or been brought back 70
life. had the Wife's faith been strong
enough to overpower the opposing inf1u-
ences about her.
His remarkable story, published in
The Times recently, of the manner IN
which he revived Mrs. Sabin after her
death, conversed with her and then saw
her die a second time. because she
wanted 10 die and because she IN nor
own mind believed she had an i1curabie
disease. Occasioned a great ieal OF
comment.
The Washington times., 1908-05-20

'eThe wifes faith was not quite strong
enough to overcome the obstacles. else
she would have brought her husband
back to life"
Bishop Oliver c. Sabin, OF the Evan
gelist Christian Science failI, 1929 n
street, this city. who last week pro-
fessed to have brought his own wife
back to life after her death, thus ex-
planned this morning the failure of Mrs.
Edward Carpenter, also Christian
Scientist. of Asheyille, \. c.. 70 revive
her husband after five days effort.
Bishop Sabin belongs TO what IS
known as the Eyangelisuc Order of the
Christian Science faith. rather than the
Eddy branch. to which Mrs. Carpenter
belongs, but he says that the failure of
arouse her dead husband, as Tecited in
press dispatches from AsheVille today,
was due TO the individual weakness OF
the woman rather than the faith itself
Mrs Carpenter would not permit the
undeTJakers to touch her husband $
body, declaring that lie was not dead.
ana that he would speak TO her at any
moment While Mrs Carpenter slept,
the trained nurses, by a ruse. spirited
the body away and had IL embalmed.
Carpenter was a New York millionaire
ana died week ago at one or the
Vanderbilt villas at Bi.tmore. He also
was a Christian Scientist After his
death Mrs. Carpenter 5rOVe the doctors
and trained nurses from the house,
and. locking herself IN a room with the
dead body, began the work Of attempt
ed TesuscitatiOn- After the body had
been taken from her she consented up
on its shipment TO Savannah
Bishop Sabln, who deserted the ranks
Of tie Eddyites ten years ago, and
founded a church of his own, said that
he was acquainted with several in
stances where dead persons had been
revived through prayer and faith.
IF God ever brought the dead back
TO life through the fundamentally Of
The Washington times., 1908-05-20
MEMBERS OF S. A. r.
OHOLD SHAD BAKE

The Mayfiower 'ciety has accepted
tha Invitation Of the District OF CO.
lumbla Society. Sons "f the American
Revo tuition. to 5oin them In their annual
shad b0ke dinner at Marshall Hall Fri
day. May 2.
The steamer Charles Manchester viii
leave the Seventh street wharf AT l.s5
o. H.. returning a. s p ~. Dinner viii
be served as soon as the boat arrives
at Marshall Hail 4 special menu has
been prepared and the societies will
have exclusive use OF the dining room.
The company viii run morning 5oat
AZ 10 o'clock
The Washington times., 1908-05-20
PRESIDENT WANTS
TO FIRE ENGINE
Mould Like to Help De-
scendant of Miles StandiSh
Run a Locomotive.

President Roosevelt made application
today TO act as fireman on a locomotive,
10 be operated by a lineal descendant OF
Miles Standish. He made this applica-
ton to +. II. Standish, OF Pittsburg,
Kan, who. with his wife, was presented
TO the President by Representative
Campbell Of Kansas. As soon as the
President was made aware Of the idcn-
1itv of his caller. he remarked facetious-
Nv
Speak for yourself. John"
MIR Standish's occupation then was
told 70 the President. who remarked
that he himself was an honorary mem
her OF the brotherhood of Locomotive
Engineers, and would enjoy nothing bet
ter than TO shovel coal on an engine
operated by Mr.. Standish.
The Washington times., 1908-05-20
FINE VAUDEVILLE
FOR LUNA PARK

When the gates OF LIMA Park swing
open next Saturday It will be to admit
the public OF Washington to one Of the
most entertaining vaudeville shows that
ever has been given in a local park. A
vaudeville program comprising many
well-known performers. headed by John
w. RansOme. the comedian, will be
given free afternoon and evening.
Mr. Ransome will be remembered for
his funny impersonation Of 1Ians Wag-
ner, in Savage's 1.-The Prince OF Pflsen''
company. He viii give bis latest com
edY character drawing William Jen-
nings Bryan, as a feature Of the BILL
other features win be the Chadwick
Trio, Warren and Brockwsy the Three
ROsebuds, Holmes and Buchanan. the
World A-mOving. GnetZ and Nelson,
and Miaco and DOblaco's trained animal
troupe.
The Washington times., 1908-05-20
ST. PAUL'S CHURCH
CLOSES EXERCISES

The closing exercises Of the celebra-
ton or the slxty-ffth anniversary OF
the founding of ST. PauPs Lutheran
Church. Eleventh and II streets north
west, were held last evening at the
church. Several hundred members OF
the church, their friends and visiting
clergymen attended. and congratulated
the Rev John T. Huddle on the prog
Fess VII ch the church has made.
Following an address Of welcome by
the pastor addresses were made by the
Rev. Paul Mcneil. of Concordia
Church; the Rev. L. II. Waring, Of
Georgetown Church; the Rev. John
Weidley. OF the Church Of the Ref0r-
nation: the Rev. J. Luther Frantz, OF
st. Marks Church: the Rev. George
Brodthage. of St. Johns Church; the
Rev. d. f. Wlseman, Of the Church Of
Our Redee.fer, and the Rev c. P
Wiles, of Keller Memorial Church.
The Washington times., 1908-05-20
The 'Royal Limited"

The best appointed train for PhfadeI-
nhfa and New York. leaves Washington
daily at .. m via Baltimore & Ohio.
arriving New York p. ~, landing
passengers AZ Liberty ST. and BIRD 81. It
is aIl-PuIlman. with paTlOT. buffet
smoking. observation and dining cars
the finest train IN America. with no eZ-
ira fare.
Reservations made az Ticket Omces.
t4l7 G st. NV, 619 Pennsylvania ave, and
New Union Stati0n-Adv
The Washington times., 1908-05-20
CHOKES TO DEATH
ON SMALL STEAK

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, May 20
Michael Hogan, aged forty-two, tried
TO swallow a porterhouse steak whole
in a 3-cent restaurant and disd in the
EFFORT. Indignant al TIE size OF the
steak before him, he declared he could
masticate it at a mouthful Hogan died
in police ambulance on the way 10 a
hospital.
The Washington times., 1908-05-20
MERCHANTS WARNED.

Retail merchants have been notified
by the police to look out for a man rep
resenting himself TO be an agent OF the
National Cash Register Company, who.
It is alleged, has been passing worth
less checks.
The Washington times., 1908-05-20
TIE Silver Storage Vaults

Of Union Trust Co. 18th and II SITS, offer
absolute protection for your silverware.
Wagons VIII call upon request. Drop
postal or phone Reasonable rates.-Adv.
The Washington times., 1908-05-20
ATTENDS CHURCH ASSEMBLY.

The Rev. wallace Radcliffe has left
Tor Kansas City, AIo-, 10 attend the ses-
sions OF the Presbyterian General As
#sembIv. re will report on Christian
work among soldiers and seamen at
the assembly, and viii deliver the BAG
fCalaureate sermon at Marshall CollegeI
The Washington times., 1908-05-20
Baltimore and Ohio to Cincinnati,

Louisville and st. Louis. $40 a m. 4;05
p m, and 1910 night. City Ticket
Ofnces. 14lT G 81. and 619 Penna ave-
The Washington times., 1908-05-20
Baltimore and OHIO to CHICAGO.

Two fast through trains. without ex-
cess fare, at 1;22 and $50 D. m. Dining
cars serve all meals--AdV
The Washington times., 1908-05-20
BaltimoEe Ia Ohio shOrtest Route

to Pittsburg. Trains leave Washington
every morning. noon. and right: $40
a. m. 1,22 noon. $40 and 1870 night
Adv.
The Washington times., 1908-05-20
Baltimore and Ohio Royal Blue

to Philadelphia and New York
ssEVerv odd Hour during the day. Also
at u midnight and 2;52 night, with
through sleeDe rs.-AdV.
The Washington times., 1908-05-20
Watch Us Grow.

The Electric Line.
Cars for Baltimore every half hour or:
the dot" No walking or hiring OF cabs
necessary in Washington or Annapolis.
Adv.
The Washington times., 1908-05-20
ID. Boxes Delicious Butter, 500.

You cannot buy finer ElEin Butter than
James F. Oysters "Four-fseaf Clover"
Creamery. Received direCi from Churns.
5-lb. boxes, SLIGO. 9Th z Pa aVe.-AdY.
The Washington times., 1908-05-20
American Beauties Of Peerless

Reautv and exquisite fragrance are
grown by GUIDE, 1914 F--Ady.
The Washington times., 1908-05-20

Floral Work That Satisfies
The artistic sense. Shaher, 14th & Eye.
ADV.
The Washington times., 1908-05-20

wOMEN'S Swiss Rib
bed Vests, Isle thread.
no sleeves. low neck,
with silk tapes in neck
and arms, these are eX-
ira good values. 4OT
Special IN
each sssssssssss
Three fOr..............5 Soc