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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-08-01
LORD DUNDREARY.
The Elder Sothern's Story Of How the
Part Was Written.

The Theater Magazine tells how the
part Of Lord Dundreary came TO be
created by Sothern. the elder.
"There Is not u single word or act."
wrote Il. \. Sothcrn three years be-
fore his death. "in Lord Dundreary
that has not been suggested 10 me by
persons whom ! have known since |
was Ave years OF age"
This was written In 1878. when Lord
Dundreary had become better known
than most members Of the English mo-
bllity. when his whskers had set the
fashion. his clothes had been copied by
the elect. his ulster suggested by the
long frieze coat of an Irish pig driver
had introduced that comfortable gar
ment to society. his remarks were
household words. and everywhere this
unique creation Of Sotherns mercurial
genius and nimble wit had become a
familiar and. In spite Of his apparent
~ empty mind. a beloved friend II
Mr.. Sotherns statement is 10 he ac-
cepted literally he must have met a
vast number Of oddities In his time.
Yet AT the beginning Lord Dundrea-
ry was minor part, with just forty
seven lines 10 speak. In n very poor
play. In 1858. ms stop gap. Laura
Keene put in rehearsal Our American
Cousin" by Tom Taylor comedy
having as It's central figure Yankee
as imagined by an Engllshman Of the
time, grotcsquc carlcaturc without
merit The role NJ Dundrcary. conven-
tional English fOp. was given to Ed
ward Askey Sothern. an English actor
OF thlrty-two. who had been with Les
ter Wallack for four seasons. acting
heavy parts and low comedy. making
his first success in 1857 rs Duval TO
Matilda Heron's Camille
Dundreary was not nj all 10 his Xix
ing. but permission Ia gag ad libi-
tum made him willing To go on with 1t.
The role was practically rewritten. In
accordance with an idea Mr. Sothern
had had In mind for years. Every
thing that was absurd and extrayagant
was added and changes and additions
were frequent Soon came the gait
that was nothing like human the hest
tatlng. earnest speech. the ''magnlf-
cent sneeZc.' the letter from his
"bwothcr," the business of counting
his fingers. the twisted proverbs. the
thousand and one touches that went
10 make up this absurd. half foolish.
entirely amusing figure. who possessed,
nevertheless certain measure OF in
telllgent shire wdncss and whose Wild
est conversational shot usually hit
some sort Of mark. though not perhaps
the one he had aimed at.
The career OF "Our American Cousin"
was long and honorable. and. although
Mr. Sothcrn appeared with success and
distinction in other plays, II was as
Dundreary that his audiences wanted
him. and II is in that role that his
name will hc handed TO posterity.
From 1858 To 1861 he played II in this
country. always 10 crowded houses In
1861 he took II 10 London. For two
weeks the company faced failure; then
cape phenomenal success. run Of
over 400 nights. II was the first OF the
long runs IN that city.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-08-01
Too Well Done.

"Yes. dear" continued the newly
made husband as he gazed Responding
~ at the steak that was brolled almost
10 crisp. you are very charming,
and you do several things uncommon
ly well. but you don't know how TO
cook steak"
And yet. my love" answered the
culprit with becoming penltent air,
''ym said yourself that II was very
well done"
II Is scarcely necessary to add that
the cyclone was averted
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-08-01
Unfit.

"Would you advise me 10 go into pol
itics?"
Young man." answered Senator Sor-
ghum. the mere fact that you are SO
modest as 10 ask advice about II proves
that you are unit for the profession. !"
Washington Star
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-08-01

Suddenly the alarm clock went on
The sleeper. half awake. listened.
TITS only one ring" he said. Ours
Is four rings"
Whereupon he went 10 sleep again
aud missed his train. Chicago Tribune.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-08-01

Ready money works great cures.
Danish Proverb.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-08-01
Clothes Below Manufacturers p
Every Garment in the Store is Included
Sale Begins Saturday, Aug. |, ends AUG

for Men and Boys will be sold in Pocomoke
making clear body what advantageous
Think of getting SIS suit for sl2 ss-a suit that worth
that the minute style, that will fit
likely you though of the lots somewhat br
number every day the sale continues All the
Think of getting suit of clothes that is worth S5
than 81. 9s for the manufacturers to produce.
arranged special offerings for the boys who
the of the summerhave filled counter with
two You have your choice at half prices to 81
thing done for and youths who need
strongly made and mighty durable suits have been red
August first you have them at from 81 to "a.
These things mentioned just give you idea of the
reduced the prices in similar everything in the sto
Notwithstanding.
All clothing Odd Pants Knee Pants
conditions the have been exactly be
sales moderate reasonable profits ha
a friends neghbors and patrons the
a dollar profit for ourselves.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-08-01

This Sale will last only L
days from August 1st. Be
sure to remember the date.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-08-19
FOR SHERIFF..

The friends Of Mai. VIM. H. Scale
hereby announce him a candidate for
the office Of Sheriff of Sumter county,
subject to the result of the Democrat
ic primary. Major Scale has served
Sumter county for years as Supervisor
to the great satisfaction Of the entire
county, and in bringing him forward
as candidate for Sheriff we feel as
sured that his conduct of that office
will be equally satisfactory.
Many Voters.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-08-19
GIVES kEl;SIIAW TIE ADVAN-
TAGE.

Columbia. August 17.-Thc report
OF the commission to survey the county
line between Kcrshaw and Lancaster
apparently gives Kershaw county the
better Of the situation, as it throws
a portion Of the town Of Kcrshaw into
kcrshaW county, The line has been
in dispute for years, however. and il
Is not certain that the report will set
tie the controversy. although the sur
vey was made In accordance with an
Act Of the General Assembly Of 1908.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-08-19
OFFERING MORE SCHOLARSHIPS.
Twenty.fOur Young Ladies' Will Get
''Dining Room Scholarships at
winthrop.

Winthrop College. Rock Hill, Aug.
i7.-At the suggestion Of President
Johnson. the board of trustees Of
Winthrop College are Offering this
year twenty-four scholarships, In adj
dition TO the one hundred and twenty
four scholarships given by the State
from the different counties. The new
scholarships are to be known as
dining room scholarships and are TO
be awarded to students who pay their
college expenses by working In the
dining room. These scholarships en-
title the holder to all expenses except
for uniform. In return for this the
holder will work In dining room and
kitchen about half her time and de-
vote the rest Of her time to her
studies. OF course. these scholar
ship students cannot finish the college
course In the usual four years, and
for this reason they will be allowed
lite more latitude In choosing
their studies than the other students.
The response from students desir-
tns these scholarships, has been very
gratifying to the College authorities
already more than twenty-four young
ladies have written and signified their
desire to undertake this work. and the
plan promises to be very successful.
Many Of the Western and Eastern
schools and colleges have pursued this
plan successfully for number on
years, and there is no reason why it
should not be as successful In the
South.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-08-19
KNIVES USED FREELY.
Three Young Men Cut In an ARRAY
at Greenwood Sunday.

Greenwood, August 17.-As a re-
suit OF a cutting affray here Sunday
morning, Julian Still, a young white
man, Is IN a precarious condition,
with about sixteen cuts in his body
The man who cut him, Jeff COyle, al
so white, is in Jail and had some
wounds himself. He says he was hi;
on the head by Still. Another white
boy named Johnson also received
some cuts. Coyle says four or five at
tackled him, and he was cutting in
self-defense. All parties were drink
ing.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-08-19
THE SENATORIAL RACE.

The day that the Senatorial cam
pnign opened In this city We pre-
>a,ctsd that ~ race would be be-
ew~en Evans. Rhett and smith---that
two OF these three candidates would
0Aks the race In the second primary.
<eoshins has developed during the
Drogrcss Of the campaign to cause a
ssvAdon of the opinion then formed.
with she campaign practically at an
Snd the real race is between Evans.
0Asst and smith. The indications are.
hswev~r. that Evans is not as strong
- when the campaign opened. while
RAoet has gained steadily. despite the
tnct that all OF the other candidates
have fought him from start to finish.
He has yaincd strength because he
Ans appealed to the thinking men
escause he has talked business in
sessd OF peanut politics. because he
hAs eo.deavored to outline remedies
eor xoscnmentai Ills and has not dealt
n xiitterins seneralities. Smith en-
br>d the race with a numerically
ureox and an enthusiastic following
shnf ne had attracted to himself by
- rive years Of work In the Cotton
9s~vrrs' Association. This following
esS not been alienated to my ap-
pr~ciable extent. and he Is as strong
Sssny NJ when the campaign opened
- ac stronger. The Johnstone and
8Artsn vote is OF minor importance
Ssd Is largely personal In character.
Frotn the outset the indications have
sren cnat neither OF them had suf-
UrScnt strength To- make the second
Uetonary, and many who would other
Wssc have supported one or the other
~f them have decided to vote for
khett. smith or Evans as second
ehoicc. with either Rhett or Smith
>nt NJ the race Col. Johnstone would
hsA'e been Immensely stronger and his
csauccs OF election would have been
~xsels>nt, but az the race now stands
~ Noks IKE tombstone for fourth
Ehsre, Martin nth and Co.. Lumpkin
0ta Mr.. Grace bringing up the tail
~n4h Ir. Martin who kicked up a
ett dast and made vigorous ante
SramI'Nign bid for popularity does not
sptssar % have developed any real
ssreHasth during the campaign. and
rssrc ~ DO reason To- believe that NJ
VIZ receive more than handful OF
voses, rcpresenting hts personal friends
sn1 1hnsc who admire a rough and
rcssly stump speaker and joke teller.
Tne TNce between Evans Rhctt and
Ssntaf appears To be close and a count
Sf sss -sats will be required To de-
srrmsDe which two OF the three will
sR>ss 1he second race
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-08-19
BROWN.HELNlS.


Oswego. Aug. 16.-Bethel church
was the scene OF very pretty we'd
ding on Wednesday evening. when
Miss Clara Inez Brown was married
to Prof. A. T. Helms of Monroe. n. c.
the Rev. David Hucks officiating.
The decorations Of the church were
palms. ferns and flowers. which were
artistically arranged.
Immediately before the ceremony
Miss sallie Carlisle, of Bennettsvil'e e,
rendered a love song. after which the
bridal party came in to the strains of
Lenhengrin's wedding march.
The first to enter were the ushers,
Mr.. A. c. Moore on one side and Mr..
f. c. Brown on the other. Then came
Miss Juanita Brown Of Sumter and
Miss Addie Fort of Fork. They were
followed by their groomsmen, Messrs.
Nolan Shuler Of Sumter and l.. o.
Berry OF st. Matthews. Next came
Misses Florrie wilks Of Timmonsville
and Elise Brown, followed by Messrs.
Eugene A. Terry and II. l. Mccoy.
Misses Jessie Curtis Of Paxville and
Allyne Lesesne came next, followed by
Prof H. M. Henry Of Newberry and
M. e. q. Carmichael Of Mullins.
Then came the maid Of honor, Miss
Nell Brown. sister Of the bride. and
the ring bearer, little Hattie Lesesne.
The little flower girls. Marion and
Golding Mccoy, preceded the groom,
with his best man, Mr.. d. E. Turbe-
Vile Of Turbeville and the bride with
her brother, M. L. j. Brown. 30
Promise Me" was played while the
ceremony was performed.
The bridal party marched out to
the strains Of Mendlesshons wedding
march. Immediately going to the home
OF the brides parents. where a most
enjoyable reception was given.
The bridesmaids wore lovely white
lingerie dresses, over pink taffeta,
wearing pink gloves and slippers to
match. The maid of honor was be-
comingly attired In pink crepe de-
chine. The bride was beautifully
dressed In a princess gown. Of white
silk. with pearl trimmings, her veil
being caught up with orange blos-
SONS.
The happy couple left the next
morning amid showers Of rice, old
shoes and tags. for Hendersonville
Asheville and points West.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-08-19
To the Democrats Of South Carolina:

10 tlc DcnlOcratS OIL south Carolina: |:
As a business man, who has found
that the application of business
methods to all problems-governme
nj as we'll as others-has accomplished
the best results, 1 have offered myself
as candidate for the United States
senate. believing that can be Of some
service to the people of my State, to
the south and to the great Democratic
party. Together with the other can
didates for this office, in accordance
with the rules Of the party. have
canvassed the State and expressed my
views candidiy and honestly on the
issues OF the day. l have made the
race on my merits, as business man
and as a Democrat, and l have not
sought and do not seek to win this
high position by pointing out any de-
merits which my competitors may
possess.
In asking the suffrages Of my fellow
Democrats. / can pledge them the best
efforts Of which am capable, in main
tanning the fundamental principles of
the Democratic party. to which have
always subscribed. I stand for a
more liberal currency system, that
will enable the communities of the
South to become Independent Of the
Wall street combinations; stand for
a just revision of the tariff laws. an
immediate revision Of duties to the
lowest point consistent with the needs
If the government economically ad-
ministered; l stand for railroad regu-
lation upon just basis; for an intel
ligent system of drainage with federal
aid; and l shall if elected oppose the
GENERALIZATION tendencies which are
now menace to our free institutions
1t Is my ambition to represent the
people OF my native State in the sem
ate and in soliciting their support
can assure them that If elected I will
endeaNor. first and all the time. to
serve South Carolina's interest with
my whole heart and energy.
r. G. RHETT.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-08-19
FOR THE HOUSE.

frends Of E. w. Dabbs hereby
place him in nomination for the
House OF Representatives, subject to
the rules Of the Democratic primary.
We feel thai the farmers for whom he
has labored, Ia and out of season. are
entitled to Ole capable of represent
ing them. His interest in all that
pertains to the welfare Of the county.
eminently qualities him for the posi-
ton.
His Neighbors and Friends.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-08-19
NOTICE OF SUPERVISORS OF
REGISTRATION.

In compliance with act Of Legisla-
ture of 1908 the Board Of Supervisors
of Registration will open their books
for the purpose Of Registration and
Reenrolling at:
Stateburg on Tuesday. Sept 1st.
Remberts on Wednesday, Septem-
ber md.
Dalzell on Thursday, Sept. 3rd.
Sumter on Monday. Sept 9TH.
MaNesville on Tuesday, Sept. Sth.
Shiloh on Wednesday, Sept. 9th.
Oswcso on Thursday, Sept 10th.
Concord on Friday (Gordon Mild
Sept. 11th.
Wcdgcicld on Tuesday. Sent. 18th.
Manchester on Wednesday, Sept. 16.
Privatecr on Thursday, Sept. 18th
Sumter on Monday, Oct. 5th.
Ply order az Board.
:. j. WHITE.
Clerk x Secretary.
S-lG-6t
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-08-19
NOTICE
OF Primary Election, Names of Man
ayers. Notice to Candidates and
Meeting of County Executive Com
mittee.

Inc lOllOWlng nave been appointed
to serve as managers at the ensuing
primary elections to be held on Tues
day, August, 25tr., and Tuesday, Sep
tember, Sth., 1908:
Sumter, Ward, One-J. L. Brown,
j. NJ Fogle and H. j. Seymour.
Sumter, Ward, Two-W. A. Brown,
j. S. Richardson and j. F. Reid.
Sumter. Ward, Three-Jos. A. Net
ties, Charles Curtis and w. c. Ivy.
Sumter, Ward, Four-G. E. Rich
ardson, Presley Tisdale and H. ]. Law
renee.
Statesburg-W. ]. Norris, T. S.
Stuckey and G.. v. Nelson.
Concord-G. w. Mahoney, W. L.
Brunson and j. M. Hodge.
Oswego-J. 1. Lesesne, L. j. Brown
and w. D. Mcleod.
Farmers-F. o. Jennings, j. c..
Dawkins and H. NJ. Spann.
Shiloh-W. T. Green, S. B. McEl-
veen and ]. K. McElveen.
Taylors-I. M. Truluck, r. F..
Keels and A. H. Truluck.
Borden-G. w. Hatfield, c. G.. WAL
drep and j. J. Hatfield.
Mayesville-A. J. Pringle, F. A..
Stuckey and H. Newman
Earle-Winburn Wells, w. A.
-iS nd
salem-G. w. Mcbride, ]. A. Boy
kin and r. E. McElveen.
Trinity-S. ]. Player, ]. A. Minis
and j. T. Dennis.
Providence-J. D. Myers. Harry
Parker and H. A. Rafield
Scarboro-E. H. Crawford, r. w.
Law and F. B. Stafford.
Privateer-W. D. Lyman, W. L.
Jackson and w. f. Kolb
Zoar-P. L. Jones, Samuel Newman
and S. J. White
Manchester-Geo. Geddings, Henry
Pritchard and L. H. Osteen.
Caillards Cross Roads--T. ]. K;r-
ven, R. B. Jennings and w. A. We'll
don.
Wedgefield-W. B. Troubleiield, F.
e. Thomas and H. D. Cain.
Rafting Creek. w. Young, D.
G. Brown, w. G. Harlee.
High Hills.-W. j. Atkinson, w. S.
Thompson. w. G. Nunnery.
Pisgah.-S. B. Hatfield, Jr., ]. T..
Watson, c. S. James.
Polls open at eight o'clock in the
morning and close at four in the after
noon. One Of the members from each
club will call at the office of the under
signed, Sumter, S. c., on or before
Saturday, August, 22nd., for boxes,
tickets, instructions, ETC., and to quail
fly.
Candidates will bear in mind that
they must render an itemized account
or all money spent or provided by
them for campaign purposes with the
Clerk or the Court at the end Of the
Campaign and before the day Of cleo
ton. Managers will please send in
returns to the undersigned at the
earliest possible time. Executive COM
mittee will meet in Court House on
Thursday, August, 27th., 1908 at 12
O'Clock NJ, to tabulate returns, de-
clare the result Of the primary etc
JOHN III. CLIFTON.
County Chairman.
SILL 9f-u, e, G OF
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-08-19
RACE WAR IMMINENT.
White Coal Miners at JcllicO,. Tenn.
Surrounded 20 Negroes.

Surrounded 20 Negroes.
Knoxville. Tenn. August 17.-As a
result of the determination of the
Kings Mountain Coal Company to
work negroes in the same mines with
white men a race war Is imminent In
the mining region adjacent Jelico,
Tenn.
Tonight seventy negroes. heavily
armed. are barricaded In commits
sary. which Is surrounded by $50 and
4oo white men. and an attack Is ex-
pected at any moment. Sheriff Hud-
dleston. of Campbell county, reached
the scene tonight and ne Is summon
Ing every available citizen to protect
the negroes.
The trouble, which has been brew
ing for several months, broke out sat
urday. when 10 white miners went To-
the Kings Mountain mine and drove
twelve negro families from there.
They marched the negroes all day
Saturday, allowing the women and
children To camp and eat what food
they carried with them. but forced
the men to keep moving. General
Manager John German. Of the Astras
mine. and county officers are doing
everything In their power to avert
trouble.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-08-19
RHETT FOR SENATOR,

n man better equipped for the office
of United States Senator than r.
Goodwin Rhett, Of Charleston, could
not be easily found. Trained to the
practice of the law and successful in
his profession, his natural tendencies
have led him into constructive bust
ness. and his engagement in public af-
fairs has followed as a consequence of
commercial and industrial efforts. and
not from political interest. He is not
politician at all, as the term is u.s.
ually understood. He is BUSINESS
man. intensely Interested in the ma
terial development of the State, who
has thought deeply upon the ways
whereby the public welfare may be
promoted through practical legis' alton.
Born in Columbia, educated in the
schools of Charleston and at the Uni
versity Of Virginia, Mr.. Rhett began
the practice of law in Charleston. He
met with successes from the first.
Particularly attentive to commercial!
law. he soon became interested in
businesses enterprise and development
The rehabilitation Of an impaired bank
having come into his field of effort
he devoted himself to the task with
marked ability and eminent success,
and from this essay he was led into
banking as a profession. He became
the head Of one Of the strongest banks
in the State, and he has for more than
ten years, directed it's affairs not only
prof1tably to the institution but in
the largest measure to the benefit of
his community and Of the entire State.
Elected an Alderman of the City of
Charleston, he soon became recogniz-
ed as an exponent of business methods
In government and an advocate Of
commercial development. He was
called to the mayoralty practically by
the unanimous voice of the business
men Of Charleston, and, at the con-
clusion Of his four-year term, was re-
elected without opposition. He has de-
voted himself to the promotion of bet
ter relations between the people Of
Charleston and their neighbors in all
parts of South Carolina, and has en-
deavored in every way to make mu-
tual the advantages and the resources
Of the great port and the great interior
region Of the State. No enterprise and
no development promising benefit to
the whole people Of the State has fail
ed to command his sympathy and
support. His fight for fair rates and
efficient service by the railroads has
been one Of the most notable and ef-
fective undertakings ever made in
South Carolina.
Mr.. Rhett believes he can serve the
state in a wider sphere. and he has
definate ideas Of the service he can
render, and these he is setting forth
In his campaign for the Democratic
nomination for United States Senator.