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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-23
THE GEN. SUMTER MEMORIAL
ACADEMY.
Visit and Inspection by Prof. Ira W.
Williams of the u. S. Department Of
Agriculture.

Editor the Watchman and Southron:
We thank you for the space given
to the announcement that Prof. Ira
w. Williams Of the United States De-
partment of Agriculture, would be
here on last Thursday, the 18th in
slant, to carry forward the work in
augurated by DR.. Knapp on the 14th
ult, for it helped us to get out a con-
siderable number of people to hear
him in addition to the school.
His address was such as to win the
confidence Of the audience in his
ability to carry out the work that had
been begun here and he won the SYM
pathy Of all in his expressions of
high sentiments Of morality and re-
ligion in connection with the scien-
tific work which he is carrying on.
His inspection Of the lands was
thorough and his preparation for the
procuring OF proper machinery for
the cultivation Of these lands and the
fertilization Of them was very mark
ed, indeed. And. too, he evinced such
an interest in the history Of the COM
munity and Of the county and of the
State, as to show that no narrow edu-
cational scheme was in his mind. 1t
will be seen very soon, we think, that
he will aid the school in attracting
help Of every character needed for
its progress and in the general up
building Of the community's best in
terests. He exhibited the highest in
telligence Of his search for the OBJ
stacles in the way Of the schools ad-
vancement and his suggestions as to
the best way Of removing them were
most admirable.
We are now ready for Prof. HanI
to come and pronounce on our high
school equipment, for we have the
requisite pupils in that department
and are ready to move vigorously
along in the prosecution Of this work.
John j.. Dargan,
Prin. G.. s. Nj. a.
Stateburg, S. c., Sept. 81, 1908.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-23
LYNCHBURG'S DISTINGUISHED
SONS.

Lieut.. Governor Mcleod and Senator.
Elect Smith Speak OF Their Old
Home.
Lynchburg. Sept. 17.-In response
to an invitation by the knights of
Pythias Lodge Of this place, Hons. E.
ID. Smith and Thos. G. Mcleod, two
sons Of Lynchburg, addressed an en-
thusiastic and appreciative audience,
In the open. last evening. Rev. S. O.
Canty, who presided, first introduced
Lieut.. Governor Mcleod in a few well
chosen words. The speaker certainly
thought fast and we'll. impressing all
who heard him with his oratory, logic
and forcefulness. His was an address
on pythianism with its ally-educa-
ton. Just about the time he had
about concluded he brought the all
dience to their feet by rcmarking that
his voice could not compete with the
voice of freight train, which was rap
idly approaching, so he would give
place to the "gatling gum" E. D..
Smith. who was amply qualified to
enter contest for the fright Of way"
Just here a few minutes were given
for the service Of strictly temperance
refreshments. Hon. F.. d. Smith, sat-
isfied that Mr.. Mcleod had done full
justice to Pythianism, selected for his
subject incidents Of and pertaining to
the senatorial campaign, just closed,
and explained and illustrated the
traffic question. thus simplifying this
great complex CD question. Some Of
his jokes were side-busters.
Indeed. 1t seldom occurs that a
United States senator, and governor
closely related, meet at the home Of
their birth under such circumstances
and so pleasantly entertain their Did
friends and relatives in such a man
Eer.
Mr.. B. T. Mcleod, the aged uncle
OF both Of these gifted speakers, was
present and seemed to greatly enjoy
their speeches. One is his sisters son
and the other his brothers. son. The
meeting was not we'll advertised. but
the crowd was estimated at between
800 and 500 persons.
Mr.. Smiths talk and demeanor
throughout was free from anything
akin to ostentation or vanity, but dis
played evident signs OF deep gratitude
and sincerity.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-23
Had to Come Some Time.

Here Is the latest storyette about
honeymoons, says the Detroit News
Tribune:
This time the happy couple had
gone to the lakes for thc.: t:i3 AID
spent the first morning ,.oatin- elo-
riously about Windermere.
"Oh. Tom." exclaimed the bride,
isn't 1t heavenly? Let's send a tele-
gram to papa and mama and tell
them what a perfectly scrumptious
time we're having. Let's say: Get
ting on splendidly. Grand row before
breakfast
Forty minutes later a telegram was
laid on the breakfast table OF the pa
rents.
The old man read it and sadly shook
his head.
"Ah," he exclaimed dolefully, "they
have begun already, my DEAR"
What is it?" anxiously inquired
the fond mother.
Listen to this. my dear: Grand
row before breakfast Well, well, /
suppose 1t had to come some time"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-23
CHOLERA PLAGUE IN RUSSIA.
ST. PETERSBURG SCOURGED By
ASIiTIC CHOLERA.
Disease Spreading Rapidly-Has In
vaded Eastern and Southeastern
Districts of Cars European Pos
sessiOns-SituatiOn Grave.

st. Peterburg, Sept 20.-St. Peters
burg is in the grip Of the Asiatic
cholera, which already has exceeded
in severity and numbers the visitation
Of 1898. The disease is increasing
daily at an alarming rate and unless
the authorities show in the future a
much greater degree Of ability to cope
with the situation than they have in
the past there is every reason to fear
that it will get out Of hand.
The government has threatened to
apply the provisions Of martial law
and this threat has driven the mu-
nicipal authorities to bend all their
energies 10 the campaign OF clearing
the city Of the scourge. The alder
manic council today voted prelimi-
nary sum amounting to $250,000 to
enlarge the hospital space, to pur-
chase and distribute disinfectants, the
supply Of which in st. Petersburg is
we'll nigh exhausted, and to expedite
the interment Of bodies, which has
been notoriously slow. The dead
houses are overcrowded and many
corpses lie unburied.
The situation, which has always
been serious since the very first case
was reported. assumes graver aspect
from the appearance today Of very
viruleht type Of the disease, in two
cases Of which death followed within
Is minutes Of the first symptoms.
The cholera was at first reported
this year about the end Of July. 1t
was Of virulent type and the per-
centage Of mortality was high. The
disease spread rapidly into the pro-
vinces along the Volga, down both
coasts Of the Caspian and in the ter
ritory Of the Don Cossacks; in other
words, in the eastern and southeast
ern districts Of European Russia. BY
the end of August there was an aver
age Of 1900 cases reported each week.
with a mortality OF upwards Of so per
cent.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-23
Vast Area Covered by Pail OF Smoke.

Smoke from the extensive forest
fires that are burning in widely sepa-
rated districts of the eastern portion
of the United States and Southern
Canada, has enshrouded the entire
section beneath a murky PAIL SO
heavy in some places as to obscure
the sun, and through so wide an area
to interfere seriously with transporta-
ton and various occupations of every
day life. The haze is not confined to
the land, the smoke banks extending
we'll of the coast and enfolding the
routes Of coastwise and partial Trans
Atlantic shipping in their hampering
embrace.
From the Canadian woods and the
forests Of Maine down through the
Adirondacks to the Catskills and be-
yond to the Pennsylvania lumber re-
gions, fires are burning in the forest
mountain regions. In the immediate
vicinity Of the fires, which Of them
selves are causing heavy damage, the
clouds are ascending to the regions
Of the steady air currents seemingly
being driven eastward for the most
part. The fires themselves have in
some localities held up railroad trans
pOrtation, and in others even far re-
moved, have so thickened the atmos-
phere as to make fast running dam
gerous.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-23
COTTON CROP TWO-FIFTHS OFF.
At Meeting of Farmers at Columbia
Estimate is Put at SO Per Cent. OF
Normal.

At Meeting of Farmers at Columbia
Estimate is Put ut SO Per Cent. OF
Normal.
Columbia, Sepr. 1.-THE gathering
of the executive committee of the
State Farmers Union and county pres
idents concluded it's session this af-
ternoon. The following information
was given out from the meeting,
which was held behind closed doors:
From reports from each Of the 25
counties represented at the meeting
the present crop was estimated at
from IS 1-2 to SO per cent. Of normal,
which means that the State will pro-
duce about 100000 bales this fall.
encouraging reports were heard from
the States delegates to the National
Convention at Fort Worth. Definite
steps were taken to complete the or
ganization Of counties. Marion will
be organized next Monday, and Clar-
endon, Marlboro. Calhoun and Aiken
counties will fall into line soon after.
Secretary F. H. Weston, Of the Cot.
ton Association, and President T. B.
Stackhouse, Of the Warehouse Com
pany. addressed the meeting on the
cotton movement and the Importance
OF storing. A resolution was unani-
mously adopted which requires all
members OF the union to sell not a
bale until there is advance from the
present prices. The minimum is held
secret.
Steps were taken to place the Farm
ers' Union Sun on a firm financial
footing with $4,000 capital and a
well equipped plant, the raising Of
stock being prorated among the sew
eral county organizations. The deter
mination is to make the Sun a strong
agricultural paper, second to none in
the country, and to this end arrange
ments were made for various depart
ments Of the paper to be edited by
eminent agricultural specialists.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-23
PISGAH.

Pisgah. Sept. Alt now looks as
IL the cotton will be all picked by Oc-
tober the frst. never saw It open
more rapidly than this year. Fifty
cents per hundred IL paid, which
makes hole In the crop at the pres
ent low price.
The pea crop Is almost a failure;
what the trouble is / am not wise
enough to say. The shortness in the
crops Is not caused so much from the
lack OF rain as the intense heat
through July and August.
Financially the country is not rs
well of as last year.
DIR. ]. w. Parker. from William
ston. has been on visit to his friends
here. but has returned home.
This section needs q physician, and
some good doctor would find IL very
profitable to locate In this section.
Mrs. c. T. Evans tas gone to Co.
lumbia for medical treatment.
Rev. +. L. Cole carried on a meet
ing last week at Antioch church. He
was assisted by Rev. c. A. Waters, OF
Manning.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. L. ellis went to
sumter Saturday.
Mr.. w. NJ. Coulter and family, who
moved to Columbia some time ago,
have returned here.
II looks as II a mountain out OF a
mole hill II beins made as to whether
+. ID. Smith had anything to do with
the Haskell movement In 1895. Let
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-23

Max. Sept. 21.-Mrs Mary Pigate
Welch. wife OF Mr.. Robt. weich. died
ahis morning n few miles below
Lynchburg.
A mule belonging TO Mr.. Zoliie
smith broke loose from his hitching
md ran against q mower and was
badly Injured. one night last week.
Misses Annie. Bessie and Flossie
.Brockinton and Misses Marie. Lille
and Mouxelie Truiuck will leave for
limestone College next Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. p. r. Driggers. Of
AOianta. will leave at an early date to
vfsit their daughter and family,
Ar~ Smith. of Washington.
Vegetables are scarce.
The ground ~ very dry.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-23

10 not prisoner In Jail. If this con-
dition continues to exist we Will have
very little use for our beautiful new
court house, which Is nearing COM
pletion.
1t seems this Is record breaking
year. The recent freshets In Lynch's
river surpassed anything Of the kind
In the memory Of our oldest citizens.
Our county supervisor Is having tho
damages repaired as rapidly as he
can. The chaingang is now at work
on the Fields bridge and crossing. One
Of the convicts, Nose Robinson, who
was serving a sentence for eight years.
was drowned in the river last week.
Diligent search was made for bis
body, but 1t was not found until the
fourth day. His shackles had fasten-
ed to a snsg on the bottom Of the
river, where the water was about
eight feet deep. 1t Is thought he used
this means to take his own life.
Numbers Of our young people have
left or will soon leave us-some "a
teach. but a larger number to the diff
ferent colleges.
Mrs. Bridges. from Florida, is Wis
iting her old home and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. G. Scott, Of Char
lesion. after spending the summer in
the mouptaias. are on visit to their
daughter. Mrs. Willie McCutchen.
Mrs. Keels, Of Sumter, Is VISITING
her sister. Mrs. J. N. Scott.
Mr.. scriven Smith has decided to
return to New Mexico. much to the
regret Of his many friends.
Our school has started Of very sat-
isfactorily, under the charge of Miss
Latham from Chester county.
The farmers have had unusually
fine weather for picking cotton. and
have made good use Of 1t. There will
not be much left to pick after Octo
ber. II this weather continues.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-23
ANTIOCH.

Antioch, Sept. 21.-We are having
very dry weather now, and cotton is
opening fast. The crop is going to
be very short In this section.
Miss Mabel Jetrouer and Mrs. Re-
becca Feaster. from Rochelle, Fla,
are on a visit to relatives here.
Mr.. ]. X. Richbourg was in Camden
on business last Friday.
Mrs. L. L. Inabinett, after a visit of
several weeks to relatives in Pickens,
has returned home.
Mrs. L. A. James has returned to
her home in Bishopville after spend
Ing several days in our midst.
The health Of the community is very
good.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-23
TEDDY'S FAREWELL.
Oyster Bay Folks Will All Be at the
Depot To-day.

Oyster Bay, y. Y, Sept. 21.-Presi-
dent Roosevelt tomorrow morning will
and executive staff will leave for
Washington.
No formal farewell has been pre-
pared by the residents Of Oyster Bay,
but practically every one in town will
be at the railway station to say fare
well to the president.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-23
BROGDON,

Brogdon, Sept. 19.-Mrs. T. c.
Proctor and daughter. Miss Mabel
have returned to their home in Char
lesion. after spending the summer
with relatives here.
Mrs. c. e. Nolan. of Columbia, spent
day or two with relatives here this
week. ~
Mrs. NJ. C. Gregg. OF Sumter. is vis-
iting friends in the neighborhood.
Miss Grace Brogdon has returned
from Timmonsville. where she has
been spending some time with her
friend. Miss Blanche Rose.
Miss Sudie Stukes has entered the
Sumter High School.
The Graham Graded School opened
this week with Miss Jones. Of Newber.
ry. as principal and Miss Smith. of
Virginia. assistant.
Mr.. J. ]. Britton and family have
removed to Sumter, much to the re-
gret Of their many friends Of this
section.
The store house OF Mr.. w. +.
Brogdon. which has been In course of
construction for some time, is now
completed. This building is quite q
modern structure and presents a pref
ty appearance. It 10 furnished with
an elevator and is lighted by a two
thousand candle power Kitson light.
Farmers are blue over the low
price Of cotton. and those who still
have their last years cotton are very
blue. Judging from appearances this
seasons cotton crop will soon be har-
vested. Short crops and low prices
seem to be the portion of the farmer
this fall.
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so BALES OF COTTON BURNED.
Cotton Was Ready to BE Loaded ON
Cars at Starr.

Anderson, Sepg. 19.-Fire this af-
ternoon at Starr, II miles south Of
Anderson, destroyed so bales of cot
ton on the platform at the depot. II
had been weighed and marked and
was being loaded into cars. The rail-
road will bear the greater part OF the
loss. The fire is supposed to have
been caused by spark from a passen-
ger train.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-23
TINDAL.

Tindal, Sept. 21.-The farmers are
very busy now gathering bay and
cotton. The cotton crop in this sec.
tionywtll fall far short Of what 1t was
expected to make. AS some fields are
now about finished opening, very few
green bolls are left.
The Children's Aid Society Of Prov.
idence church will have an ice cream
festival at the school house on Tues.
day afternoon. Sept. Gath.
Miss Dora Bristown, Of Darlington
Is spending few days with Miss
Edith Richardson.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-23

The 225th anniversary Of the First
Baptist Church OF Charleston will
be celebrated Oct. IL. Many preach
ers Of note will attend the celebra.
tiOn.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-23

Seateburg. Nept 21.-Mr. j Single
esn Moore. oc Sumter. spent Sunday
n oer midst.
HIS Bessie Barnwell left last Tues
~ for Raleigh. where she will enter
- Mary's College.
Assrs. Richar3 Richardson and
Bspry Noses. of Sumter. spent sun.
'day here with friends.
Miss jamie Nelson has returned
&sn Florence. after a very pleasant
v1at.
Mr. r. p. Burgess. Of Manning
Qpsnt Sunday at home.
Hrs. James Pinckney and Miss
sss.nis Moore are visiting n Sum-
Dsrville.
Asssrs. Andrew and windham
Aasnins and Marshall wescoat. Of
oamtsr. were numbered among the
visitors here on Sunday.
Niss Hattie Norris has returned
nom Hartsville. where she has been
-~is1tinG her sister. Mrs. Lee Coker.
Misses Frances and Amy Moore,
1see last week for Charleston. where
rAsy have gone TO attend the Men,
Einger School.
Nr. w. ID. rrierson. OF Sumter.
apent Sunday at home.
Mister Hall Ramsey has returned
% Sumter. where he will resume his
studies at the Sumter high school.
MiD Annie Holmes returned on
Triday from saluda. where she has
been enjoying the mountain breezes
for the past six weeks.
Mr.. william Barnwell left yesterday
for Augusta, where he goes on bust
nsss trip.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-23

M. l.. Smith Of Camden, recently
elected to the legislature, will not
be a candidate for speaker of the
house.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-23
wIsACKY.

Wisacky. Sept 21.-Mr. Editor.
osn't you think our county is to be
~sp1uratuiated--to hold a court and
% q single case TO be tried. There
- ssehing on record to beat II. There
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-23

Revenue officers destroyed an ILL
cit still In the lower part Of Lexington
county.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-23
COUNTY CORRESPONDENCE.


Dark Corner. Sept 1s.-Farmers
wsrs gathering their cotton those
Drstty days we have been having. Some
go have commenced TO gather corn,
vAi>h win sb . light crop in this Sec
~. Ue ~ t
ur. Geo. p. Ards continues sick.
Mr.. Jim Ardis IL better again.
Mrs. Cusanah Caroline Koib, Of the
Uycamorss died on last Sunday even
-. the 18th. She was In her eighty
M year. being born Jan. 18th. 1924.
-. leaves three daughters. Mrs. Thos.
-. ostcsn. OF the sycamores. Mrs.
Frank =. Graham. Of Paxviile. and Mrs.
uost N. Owen. Of Orangeburg. Sew
era1 grAndchildren and one great
uFa.dohiId. She was buried at CAL
vury church. near Pinewood. last
Monday afternoon at 4 O'Clock. and
vas funeraiissd by her pastor. the
Nv. James N. Tolar. Of summerton.
- following acted a. pallbearers: J..
- Kolb. n ~. Barwick. w. B. John
sesu. w. J. Ardis, b. p. Broadway and
- y. Christmas. She had been a
widow since March n, 1s7s. She
was . native OF Alabama, and her
ualdsn name was Powell.
Nrs. Mack q. Avin was found dead
- bed last Sunday morning at an
earay hour. having died some time
a1rinG the night before. She leaves
. husband and nine children. the
yeuagsst only three weeks old. She
was buried 1t Bethel church. Priva-
esss. Monday morning at 10 o'clock.
snd was funsralised by her pastor,
Rsv. william Haynsworth.
Asssrs. Hugh and Henry J. McLau-
I'm passsd through here on business
1nse Tuesday.
Misses Nealie and Mary Lee Ardls
ars on . visit to their uncles. Messrs.
JoAn and Msrvin Mcleod. near Man
nans
Gus Weeks and John Ardis visitei
- Doe L. Bartiette's. near Pinewood.
Snst Sunday.
Mrs. w. ,. Ardis and Dud Weeks
waited at Joe II, Geddings', near
xenewood, last Sunday evening.
John Ardis IL spending a while at
1Gr. ,. l. Bartlette's.
Well ". Editor. the primaries are
As1 over. Some are happy and some
ssw are not. but such u life. I beg
,savs TO congratulate the Bull Dog on
~ victory. Hope he may so perform
90 duties OF his ONCE that he will
rscsivs the well done Of every one
Whon his time is out. And may he al
vsys remember that all is well that
onds well.
a good shower OF rain would do
.usod here about at this time to peas.
Dsntoes. cane. etc.. as We have had
- rain In two weeks tonight.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-01-22
PARDON PETITION
For Caleb Powers Signed by
Several Prominent West
Virginia Republicans.

PARKERsBURG. Jan. 22.-while
in this city attending the meeting Of
the Republican state executive COM
mittee. Governor Dawson and many
prominent Republicans signed a pc
tition for pardon for Caleb Powers,
which viii be presented to Governor
Wilson, of Kentucky. The members
of the executive committee signed the
petition as body. Gubernatorial
candidates c. w. swisher, A. c.
scherr and w. II. Hearne. all signed
the petition. as did quite a number
of other candidates for state offices.
Petitions of this kind have been cir
culated among the prominent men
of all the states bordering Kentucky
and some of the distinguished men OF
the country have signed it.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-01-22
JOSEPH RIDES
4 WHITE MULE.
Bride and Bridegroom Accord
ed R0using Reception on Re-
turn to Shinnston.

sHINNsToN, Jan. Salem
Joseph and bride returned last night
on the 1890 train from their we'd
ding trip to New York and other
eastern points. They we're greeted
with a genuine old-time serenade.
Tn bridegroom was given ride on
white mule through the principal
streets of the town. accompanied by
shouts. tin horns and drums, while
the bride was taken to the home
which had been previously prepared
by her husband.
Miss Gladys Harrison, of Loveland,
o., is the guest at the home OF her
cousin, Rufus Ogden. of the West
Side.
A. G. Post, of Jarvisyille, spent
Monday here with his brother, DR..
Arthur It. Post.
The body of Miss Michael was
brought here yesterday from Fair
mont for burial. She died in one of
the hospitals of that place from the
effect of burns she received several
weeks ago by falling on cook stove.
She was a daughter of Mrs. Raymond
Michael, of Wyatt.
Miss Mabel stalnaker is quite i'll
with the humps at the home of her
uncle. the Rev. Wayne X. stalnaker.
Mrs. Lawrence E. Hawkins was a
visitor in Fairmont yesterday.
Mrs. Harry HiggInbotham. who has
been quite i'll for some time, is stead
lily improving.
John Book is building an addition
to his residence on Station street.
DR.. 2. w. Wyatt stin remains in a
very critical condition with but slight
hope for his recovery.
Mrs. Ed Lucas has been i'll for
some days past at her home on the
West Side.