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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-05-27
GREAT FLOODS IN THE WEST.
OKLAHOMA AND TEXAS SWEPT
BY TERRIFIC STORMS.

Not a Railroad i'm the Former State
In Operation Last Night-Many
Towns and Great Stretches OF Coun-
try Inundated-COttOnw River
Twenty-Five Miles Wide and Rising
Great Damage Done in Destruc-
ton Of Cattle, Crops and Other
Property.
Muskogee, Okla, May 24.-Not a
railroad in Oklahoma is in operation
tonight as a result Of the heavy rains
and cloudbursts that have occurred in
various parts Of the State during the
past three days. The last road to sus-
pend operations was the Missouri,
Kansas and Texas, which was forced
to quit at noon today, when the bridge
on the main line at Eufala went
down. To add to the disaster the
main supplying natural gas to the
Indian Territory part Of the State
was carried away with the Clarksville
bridge today and the supply of gas
for Muskogee and several other cities
in the southeastern part Of the State
has been entirely cut of. Officials of
the gas company say it will be a week
before repairs can be made so that
the gas supply can again be carried.
AS natural gas Is used for light and
heat business will be suspended in a
measure. Elevators have been forced
to stop running and hotels and res
taurants have practically been put
out Of business. ID
In the last ten hours there has been
rain of 20 inches in this section Of
the State. Entire counties are under
water. Late this afternoon a mes
sage was received at the Midland VAL
ley railroad offices here from jerks,
Okla, saying that the town is under
water and that help is needed. The
railroad is powerless to send aid, as a
bridge went out today. jerks is So
miles north Of Muskogee.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-05-27

HOke Smith says he Is not run
ming for the nomination, but we are
told by those who have witnessed the
race that If scared rabbit were to
start up In front of him he could
soon kick it off the track.-Wilming-
ton Star.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-05-27
MARRIAGE INSTEAD OF DOG.
Couple Got Wrong License and Df.
vOrce Is Now I'm Order.

South Norwalk. Conn, May 49,
When William Krisick and Miss Al
exandria Kierszika, Polanders. ap-
piled for license to Town Clerk
Herbert r. Smith Saturday they were
given marriage license and Justice
Of the Peace John Curnow married
them. The bride has now instituted
proceedings for divorce and threat
ems to sue the officials, for all they
wanted was a dog license. Krisick's
dog was named Louise and in his
broken English all he said was that
he wanted a license for Louise. The
bride Is a cousin to the bridegroom.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-05-27

Here comes the spring winds to
chap. tan and freckle. Use Pinesalve
Carbolized. (Acts like poultice)
for cuts. sores, burns. chapped skin.
Sold by Siberts Drug Store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-05-27

'For a burn or scald apply Cham
berlain's Salve. 1t will allay the pain
almost Instantly and quickly heal
the injured parts. For sale by all
druggists.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-05-27
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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-05-27

Generally man can fall in love
with a girl by her thinking so,
or saying SO, whether she thinks It
or not.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-05-27
RArs GUM cHEwERs.

Three Things DR.. lBroughtOn Can't
Stand-They're Merry Widow Hats,
Crying Babies and Gum Chew.
ers.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-05-27

Tulsa, Okla, May 24.-As a result
of an almost incessant downpour of
rain in Oklahoma for the last three
days the Arkansas river has reached
the highest point in IA years. Parts
OF West Tulsa and jerks, IA miles
south, are inundated and the inhabi-
tants are moving from their homes.
Telephone and telegraph Offices are
crippled. I'm the lowlands the crops
are ruined and much live stock has
been drowned. A considerable area
has been devastated. Sd far no loss Of
human life has been reported. Train
service is delayed by washoute.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-05-27

Guthrie. Okla, May 24.--All West
Guthrie is inundated with seven to
ten feet Of water rushing through the
streets. The Cottonwood river is aS
miles wide in places and il rising.
Not train has arrived in Guthrie to-
day.
Denison. Tex, May 24.-Train SER
vice north Of here on the Frisco and
Missouri. Kansas. Texas. virtually is
suspended because OF washouts. The
railway approaches to the south on
the Missouri, Kansas and Texas and
Frisco are reported gone. The river
Is rising rapidly and serious trouble
IL anticipated. A telephone message
from Red river reported the unpre-
cedented rise of % feet inches. The
river is still rising and an overflow is
believed inevitable. All Of the low
lands are under water and enormous
damage has been done to the crop.
The Wichita river is out Of its bank
and mile wide at many points.
Farming lands are under water and
much stock has been drowned. Fam
lilies have moved to high ground for
safety.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-05-27

Austin, Tex, May IA terrific
wind and rain storm that at times de-
vcloped into tornado swept Texas
from the Panhandle to the Gulf
early today. The destruction to crop
and vegetation, trees and shrubbery
was the greatest reported in years. In
numerous places houses were uplifted
and small VILLAGES and hamlets in
many instances were inundated BY
the terrific rainfall, which in the
space OF four hours reached seven
inches in many sections. Austin was
in the path Of the worst Of the storm
and for hours the streets were inn
passable for either man or beast, elec-
trio light and telephone connections
were disabled and many houses were
unroofed. The agricultural sections
Of Central and Southern Texas have
been immeasurably damaged accord
ing to general reports received here
tonight. .L
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-05-27

Mr. 0adsden proposed TO amend
the Watson resolution so az to re-
auire every candidate for the Legis-
lature to make q pledge that while a
member Of the general assembly he
will not be q candidate for any office
In the gift OF the Legislature. and Mr..
Gadsden made q forcibie but brief
speech in support Of the proposition.
This was rejected.
Two Campaign Parties.
BE IL resolved. that the Constitu-
ton Of the Democratic party Of South
Carolina be amended as follows:
amend Article IL by striking out
all OF the said article down to the
word "in" on line six. and inserting
In lieu thereof the following:
Before the election In 1908, and
each election thereafter, except al
herein provided. the State Democra.
tic committee shall appoint and ar.
range for two campaign meetings ir
each county. to be held not less thar
two weeks apart. one Of which meet.
ings shall be addressed only by can.
didates for State offices. and the other
only by candidates for United State.
Senator, United States House OF Rep.
resentatives and circuit solicitor; pro.
vided that II In any election year there
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-04-28
BROOKLYN HORSE SHOW
Many Glasses With Horses From
Several States.


NEW YORK, April 20. - Brook
lyn's notable spring society event,
the sixteenth annual horse show of
the Brooklyn Riding & Driving club,
opens this evening and promises to
be more interesting than ever to low
ers Of good horses. as we'll as afford
ing the Brooklyn danes and damsels
the opportunity to display their
spring finery.
Horse centers in various parts Of
the country are represented among
the entries and the show will be
much more than local event.
Brooklyn horse owners have many
fine animals and In recent shows have
been strong competitors for the Man
haitian horsemen.
Thirty-nine classes have been pro-
vided and all are well filled. For
harness horses there are 10 classes,
with prizes OF $50 and S25, for light,
middle and heavyweights. singles and
pairs; ladies' pairs and singles, run
about horses, and best collection of
three. Two classes are for tandems,
one for park fours for the Loeser
cup, and one for road fours. Then
there are classes for broughams,
with appointments, ponies in harness,
maidens, and combination horses. In
the saddlehorse classes there are 10
classes, of which one is for regis
tered horses. one for best trained
and one for five-plaited horses. Polo
ponies will also have a class. For
jumpers there are four classes. and
the Brooklyn Eagle cup for gig
horses Is up for competition. The
other classes are Ave In number. and
open only to members Of the club
The judges will be as follows:
Harness horses. four-in-hand, tan
dems--J. w. Ogden, New York
James @. Marshall. New York, and
Robert A. Fairbairn. westfleld, N. J.
Saddle horses---L. Il. Warning, New
York.
Hunters and jumpers - Richard
Newton Jr., New York.
Polo William A. Hazard
New York. and Louis e. Stoddard
New Haven. Conn.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-04-28
PREACHER AND LAYMEN MEET
First Convention of the COngrega-
tiOnaI brotherhood.

DETROIT, Mich, April 28.-Some
of the most distinguished preachers
and laymen of the denomination are
in attendance today at the opening
session of the first convention of the
Congregational B r h h o of
America. The opening session was
held this morning in the First Con-
gregational church. Additional meet
ings will be held this evening, to-
morrow and Thursday. All parts of
the country are represented.
The organization and its conven-
tion are an outgrowth of meeting
of the national council of Congrega-
tional churches held in Cleveland
last fall, when definite plans were
formed. The council appointed a
committee of 20 men, representing
various sections of the country. This
committee is made up of prominent
men from all walks of life. Among
them are Victor r. Lawson, proprie-
tor and editor of the Daily News,
Chicago; Justice David ]. Brewer of
the United States supreme court;
President Henry Churchill, King of
oberlin, and Mayor Beardsley of
Kansas City, Mo. The chairman of
the committee is President ]. II. T.
Main of Iowa College, Grinnell, and
the secretary is Rev, Frank Dyer of
Chicago.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-04-28
WILL DIsAPPoINT HIM

The presidents special message. al
though II deals with vital questions
which the present do-aothing con-
greas ought TO take up and consider.
met with slight attention when II was
presented and neither branch took
enough interest In Il to listen to the
reading Of the time. but laid II over
a day. A synopsis Of the message Is
publiahed in another column and its
recommendations will meet with pop
ular approval. but there Is not the
slightest possibility OF It's resulting In
any legislation at this session of con-
greas. The work Of the session Is
practically over and the members will
do nothing before adjournment aside
from the appropriations, Congress
does not care to so before the country
with any new legislation on the eve
Of q general election and the presI-
dent win be compelled TO see his pet
measures repose In quietude until an
other congress convenes. Then ne
will be down and out and many mem
boFa hope his reform measures will
60 with him.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-04-28
SPLIT IN ALABAMA
First state on Roll Cali Has Three
Factions.

Factions.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala, April 2S.-
That Alabama, the first state on the
roll call in the national convention,
will be split into three republican
factions, all of which will send con-
testing delegations. is made evident
by the expressions of the delegates
who arrived here today for the David
son. or anti-administratio conVen-
ton OF the party. The convention
will be held tomorrow, and was
called by J. W. Davidson, who is the
leader OF the anti-Roosevelt faction
OF the republicans in this state. He
was expelled from the state execu-
tive committee by the Roosevelt fac
ton because he attended an anti
Taft meeting. Davidson has sought
the support of "all republicans who
are opposed to the party being con-
tFolled by ofIice-holders.
The Roosevelt faction. led by State
Chairman j. o. Thompson, internal
revenue collector for Alabama. will
hold It's convention on May s.
Charles Scott. the national commit
teeman from Alabama. Is for Fair
banks. He will probably lead third
delegation TO Chicago.
The "Llly-white" and the black
and-tan" elements of the party also
may play a part In this peculiar con-
test. The negro voters will have nc
aftiliation with the Taft outfit, and
Scott. is Is pointed out. may derive
much support from them. While the
eolored voters as rule prefer Fora
ker, they would be more apt to flock
with the Fairbanks crowd than with
Taft's emlssaries.
For the real thing in debatablC
ground aud furnishing a hot three,
eornered contest for tho seats In this
Chicago convention. Alabama 1t seems
easily takes the palm.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-04-28

MILWAUKEE,, Wis. April u.s.
Leading opponents of the photo
graphic art from all over the state
were present when the twelfth an
nual convention OF the Photo
graphers' association of Wisconsin,
was called to order In the Masonic
building today. A program OF pa
pers. addresses and technical demon
STATIONS win occupy the three days
of the meeting.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-04-28
nryan Men Hopeful.

NEW HAVEN, Conn. April a.
Bryan men are hopeful OF control.
ling the action OF the Democratic
State and Congressional conventions
which met here today aud will con.
tlnae through tomorrow. Many dele
gates favor an uninstrueted delega'
ton, but the friends Of the Nebras.
kan are confident of securing the
selection OF men favorable to bis
nomination as the democratic stand,
ard bearer
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-04-28

PIERRE. s, D., April rs, - Bids
will be opened today by the govern
ment land ofilCers for the leasing OF
over n million acres OF Sioux Indian
lands for pastorage. These pastures
are on the Cheyenne river reserva-
ton and contain from a14.OOO to
ST1 .000 acres each.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-04-28
PertnRese Parlianent.

LISBON, April 3s.--In compliance
with the decree OF King Manuel. the
Portuguese Corte1 will be eonvoked
tomorrow. Although there has been
much dissatisfaction with the meth
DDS and results Of last months elec-
ton OF deputies. the eonciliatory at
titude Of the king and government,
viii likely serve to prevent any Sc
rlOus public demonstration.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-04-28
MILLION ron WORKING GIRL
Rrother, Only Participant In Legacy,
Has Disappeared.

- HN%=AHN5r--N~
NEW YORK. April 27.-The mill
lion-dollaF estate left by the late
Peter Greer og New York becomes the
inheritance OF Nellie Greer. his grand
niece. who is working girl In Seat
tie. The property comprises some
real estate on Fifty-tourth street.
Miss GFeeg's father was a layorite
with Peter Greer. aud he intended 10
make him his heir, There were two
children IN the nephew's family a
son and the daughter who inherlts
the property. The son disappeared
three years ago and has not been
heard from since. A year ago Nellie
was left an orphan by the death OF
her father and was compelled to work
for her livelihood. Unlesa her broth
or, who Is an heir. hears OF the legacy,
which has changed his condition from
poverty 10 wealth. she win have none
OF her own relatives with whom to
share har fortune.
Attorneys representing the estate
have notified Miss Greer Of the for.
tune that awaits her bidding.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-04-28
NEW JERSEY PRIMARY
Republicans are Elccting for Dele
gates to state Convention.

Republicans are Elccting for Dele
gates 60 state Convention.
TRENTON. N. j., April 2S,--In ac-
oordanoe with resolution OF the Re-
publican State committee of New
Jersey. an open primary win be held
through the state today for the
selection of delegates to the state re-
publican convention here on May s.
when the four delegates at large and
other delegates TO the Chicago con-
ventlon are 20 be chosen.
The resolution under which the
primary Is held fayors the presiden-
tial aspirations OF Secretary Taft, in
asmueh as Il provides for reduction
Ia the voting power of the delegates
which, TO a majority of the repub-
ltean leaders. appears as means OF
paving the way for the selection OF
Governor Fort. state Chairman
Franklin Murphy, former Attorney
General John w. Griggs and State
Assessor David Baird OF Camden. as
delegates at large In the face OF the
opposition by United States Senators
Briggs and Kean.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-04-28
Kentucky Groccrs Meet.

PARIS. Ky. April ss.-organiza-
ton OF the Kentucky Retail Grocers'
association was completed today at
the tlrst annual meeting OF the new
body. Several hundred dealers in
food stuffs are in attendance At the
convention. which will be continued
tomorrow. The next meeting win
probably be held in Louisville.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-04-28
EnlacoIal Cnnfrrrnc,..

BEAUFORT. s. c.. April as
Many clergymen and laymen OF the
Episcopal church are here today for
the meeting Of the Charleston eonvO-
cation. Opening this evening and en-
leading through tomorrow and
Thursday.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-04-28

II Il no surprise to those who are
familiar with the management OF
state affairs and the Official family
row IN progress at the state house to
learn Of charges and counter charges
Of violations Of law and OF corruption.
The machine has clipped q cog and
does not run smoothly. which causes
Jar that may result In a complete
breakdown. Auditor Bragaw pub
lished statement showing that a
large sum OF the state funds was not
In designated repositories and tho
governor was compelled to start an
investigation which ought to show
what IL wrong, Some interesting de-
Yelopmenta are looked for and the
people are anxious to know Just how
the state funds are being Juggled and
for what reason.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-04-28

From editorial comment In MIR.
Hearts, papers II Ia plain that the
nnderatFappera OF the Independence
league must not expect too much
doodle this year II In evident also
that Hearst win not be a candidate
for president this year, for he always
opens barrel when he heads ticket.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-04-28
DONATION TO THE CITY LIBRARY
PEP CENT OF OUR CASH SALES PER CENT

WE WILL GIVE cash sales the Public Library buy
" books We appreciate the fact that the who have charge
Of the City Library have quite burden bear providing reading
e and feel that every aid possible should be given them We hope
be able to make substantial donation for this purpose and the friends
and readers who Patronize the Library materially assist by doing their
Spring Shopping during these six days
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-10-01
CHARGES AGAINST RANGER.

ALBUQUERQUE, N. M, Sept 30
Charges that an assistant forester, EN-
ployed by Clifford Pinchot. was bribed
by the city of Los Angeles and that
through the advance knowledge of
data to be embodied in the govern
ment report the city was enabled to
rush through $25,O00.0OO water grab
at the expense of the ranchers in the
Owens river valley in California will
be embodied in a resolution to be pre-
sented to the national irrigation con
gress at its session in this city late
this afternoon. The accusation will
be made by w. A. Chalfant, editor of
the Inyn Register of Bishop. Cal, who
is one of the delegation OF three from
Inyo county. Chalfant, in the reso-
luton which he will submit to the reso-
lutions committee, will review the acts
OF the reclamation service in Owens
river valley for the last five years
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-10-01
Desperate
Robber Gets
The Money

CHICAGO. Sept. 30.-Concealins
himself in the vault Of the office OF
the w. d. Allen Manufacturing com.
pany yesterday afternoon a thief stole
$500 after committing murderous as.
sault on Henry Gibbs. the superintend-
ent The robber struck MIR. Gibbs on
the head with revolver when he
opened the door of the vault to get
the money which was part of the
payroll. Thrusting the superintendent
into the vault and making him a pris
oner by turning the combination knob
the bandit leaped towards the door
but the way was blocked by Barbara
Walters. the company's stenographer.
and Henry Gallagher, bookkeeper.
Springing over railing the robber
reached the door before Miss Walters
or Gallagher could attract the atten-
ton of a large force of employees who
were within hearing distance. He
ran to nearby street where horse
and buggy were waiting for him. The
door of the vault was quickly opened
and Mr.. Gibbs, bleeding from a cash
on the head, staggered out. His In.
juries are not serious
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-10-01
Bankers Plan
Big Insurance
Company

DENVER. Sept. 30.-The Auditori.
um was crowded this morning when
the American bankers met in conven-
tion. The session was called to order
by President Powers when Gov. Buch-
tel and Mayor Speer welcomed the
convention to the state and city. The
morning session was then devoted to
reading reports of various committees.
Important papers will be read this
afternoon. 1t is said proposition will
be submitted to the convention follow
ing the reading Of the report Of w. A.
Law, chairman of the credit informa-
ton committee. The plan consists OF
proposal to establish national In
-surance company with capital Of mil
lions. which will absolutely guarantees
negotiable paper that Ia accepted By
bankers from brokers or borrowing
companies.