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kay last Friday.
VIM. Elder took in the horse
races at Salmon last week.
Most all work has been sus-
pended at Parker. The mine is
all right, but the mill so far has
proven failure. Nothing but
stamps will crush Parker ore.
The Board of County Commits
sioners adjourned last Wednes-
day. The bids for the High
Grade road and Lost River
bridge were both rejected, as
they were more than the law
would allow to be expended for
such improvements.
Senator Beveridge was given
a big surprise at Salt Lake on
Oct. u. is this a Democratic
or Republican meeting ?" asked
Senator Beveridge, the Repub-
lican spell binder, to the largest
political gathering in Salt Lake
this year. The Glee club started
it by mentioning the name of
Jesse Knight, the Democratic
nominee for governor. From
pit to topmost gallery the house
roared with applause and echoed
with cheers. Senator Beveridge
himself provoked the second ap-
plause when he mentioned the
name of Bryan. The final straw
was laid on when, at the men
ton of free silver, the audience
again gave vent to great out
burst of enthusiasm.
DO you mean to tell me you
are still for free silver ?" shout
ed the speaker, shaking his fng-
er in fierce reproef at the shout
ing audience.
"You bet we are :" came a
voice, and the noise gained fresh
impetus. The Senator gestulat-
ed in vain and it was then that
he PROFOUND his question: SIS
this Democratic or Republican
meeting ?"
Hon. G. A. Boyd, of Pocatello,
Democratic nominee of Idaho
for Lieutenant Governor, ad-
dressed the citizens of Challis
last Thursday evening at the
opera house, on political issues.
He had a very large and enthu-
siastic audience. Mr.. Boyd is a
, very fluent and easy speaker, and
stuck to his text-the Democratic
platforms. He is much better
speaker than Col. Hamer, who
, spoke here last month. The
Colonel might have done better
a but it kept him busy evading the
, Republican platforms which he
, did not care to mention. Mr..
4 Boyd stuck to facts, and which
Z no Republican will deny, unless
: he be hide bound or uninformed
He brought out the fact that the
+ president, in place of being tht
? president of the whole people
had descended to ward politi-
. clan. He severely criticised th'
i president for tying up with
4 man of the character of Hearst
a a man who two years ago he had
: condemned, through his Secre
). tary of State, Mr.. Root, as the
r man directly responsible for the
i, murder of President Mckinley
He spoke of Teddy the Great
q Trust Buster" with all his talk
|, had not out of the $50 trusts
had not busted a single one. The
a 500, 900, 900 Standard Oil fine ha:
a never been collected nor woulC
it ever be. He called attention
to increased state taxation under
: the Republican administrations
. He said the wordS-G. o. P, o.
O Grand Old Party, had beer
Q changed, and now stood fo
n Grand Old Premiser. He point
+ ed out where four out of five o
# the planks in the Republican
platform had been repudiated il
o the Idaho legislature. He ais
called attention to the fact tina
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j 9 :: :: ::

The Barber and Fisherman IS
located on Main street, Cha1lis,
where you can drop in and get
anything in the tonsorial line you
want to pay for. Parker Mt.
tourists speciality.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-02
BOARDING HOUSE BURNED.


The two story residence on South
sumter street. owned by Mrs. Isaac
schwartz and occupied by Mrs. Mat
thews. who conducted a boarding
house. was burned Friday about l.:
O'Clock. Practically sll of the sec
ond floor was destroyed and the lower
floor was badly damaged. The fre-
men by a hard fight extinguished the
nre at the second floor and prevented
the spread Of the flames to adjacent
houses. The insurance will probably
cover the loss on the house. Only a
portion OF the furniture and effects In
the house was saved and that In bad
condition.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-02

election, or who shall, for such con-
sideration, offer to SO vote shall be
guilty OF misdemeanor.
Sec. 2. Every candidate Offering
for election, under the provisions of
Section 1, shall make the following
pledge and file the same with the
Clerk Of the Court Of Common Pleas
for the County in which he is a cam
didate, unless ne shall be a candidate
In more than one County, in which
case he shall file same with the SEQ
retary OF State, before he shall enter
upon his campaign, to wit:
I, the undersigned
OF the County of ............ and
State of South Carolina, candidate for
the office Of .............. hereby
pledge that l will not give nor spend
money, or use intoxicating liquors for
the purpose Of obtaining or influence
Ing votes, and that shall, at the con-
clusion Of the campaign and before
the primary election, render to the
Clerk Of Court or (Secretary OF State
as hereinbefore provided) under oath,
an itemized statement of all money
spent or provided by me during the
campaign for campaign purposes up
to that time. and 1 further pledge
that l will Immediately after the pri-
mary election or elections that 1 am
candidate in, render an itemized
statement, under oath, showing all
further moneys spent or provided by
me in said election
Provided that a failure to comply
with this provision shall render such
election null and void, in so far as the
candidate who fails to fi'e the state
ment herein required, but shall not
affect the validity Of the election Of
any candidate complying with this
Section: And, provided. further, That
such itemized statement and pledge
shall be open to public inspection at
all times.
Sec. 3. That any violation OF the
provisions Of this Act shall be a mis-
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-02

The following is the law requiring
the filing Of such statements:
An Act Making Certain Offences in
Primary Eelections Misdemeanors
and Prescribing Penalties Therefor.
Section 1. Be 1t enacted by the
General Assembly OF South Carolina :
At or before any political primary
election held by any political party,
organization or association. for the
purpose of choosing candidates for
office. or the election OF delegates to
conventions. In this state, any per-
son who shall. by threats or any other
form Of intimidation. or by the pay
ment. delivery or promise OF mon
ey, or other article Of value, procure
or offer. promise or endeavor to pro-
cure. another to vote for or against
any particular candidate In such
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-02
FLOOD ON sAMTEE.
COMMUNICATION WITH CHARLES.
TON INTERRUPTED LAST
NIGHT.
Flood on Santee Reaches Northeastern
Bridge and All Trains to Charleston
Annulled.

The flood on the Santee reached the
Northeastern bridge, near st. Stephens
yesterday afternoon, the water over
flowing the trestle and rendering the
crossing unsafe for trains AS the
water was still rising steadily all
trains between Charleston, Sumter
and Florence and points North were
annulled last night. The regular pas
senger train between Columbia and
Charleston went only as far as Lanes
last night and there was no train from
Charleston this morning.
The extent Of the damage to the
trestle and bridge is not known here
as the wires are down and the rail-
road officials have been unable to
obtain any news from the telegraph Of
fees In the vicinity Of the Santee river.
II the bridge should be washed
away, or II the long trestle in the
swamp should be damaged in the
same way as was the Rimini trestle.
no train will go through to Charles
ton for week or longer.
In the meantime while the North
eastern trstle is out Of service COM
munication with Charleston will be
maintained via Columbia, trains be-
Ing operated over the Southern Rail-
way.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-02
FLOOD DAMAGE SMALL.
Sumter County Suffered Little Loss
by the Flood.

The County Board of Commission
ers met In regular monthly session
yesterday with all members present
Only regular routine business was
transacted.
supervisor Scale made a report of
his personal investigation of the dam
age TO bridges by the recent food. He
stated that one bridge on Rafting
Creek had been slightly damaged by
the high water. but that the repairs
would not entail much expense upon
the county.
The only considerable damage was
at Hudson Bridge on Lynch's River
There the county has bridge and
causeway aggregating more than II, =
300 feet In length. Supervisor Scale
spent all Of yesterday at this crossing.
He made a careful inspection OF the
causeway and bridge from end to end
spending several hours In a boat. He
found that the actual damage was
much less than anticipated. He esti-
mates that the repairs can be made
at a cost not exceeding $50. He
made arrangements to begin the re-
pair work at once and force Of
twenty-five hands. under the super
Vision Of competent foreman, was
put to work this morning. Superv-
sor Scale estimates that the repairs
can be com. ted this week.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-02
LOCAL PARAGRAPHS.

A small cottage situated on the
corner Of Council street and Oakland
avenue was burned Sunday p. m. Owing
to the condition OF the streets In the
vicinity, which are torn up by the
sewerage work. II was impossible for
the hose wagons to reach the fire as
quickly as usual. The house was al
most entirely destroyed, only the
kitchen being saved. The house was
the property OF Mrs. r.. s. Cuttino.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-02

In another column Of this issue will
be found a strong endorsement of
Mr.. Philip II. stolrs. candidacy for
Solicitor OF the Third Circuit. This
endorsement was handed TO US for
publication by Mr.. d. J. Epps. one Of
Kinsstree's business men. No strong
er endorsement could be made In be-
half Of Mr.. stoll's candidacy. and his
home town and county are enthusias-
tically supporting him.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-02

To Ny Many Friends In Sumter Coun-
~:
wish TO express my sincere ap.
probation OF your confidence as ex-
pressed by q majority vote. While I
regret that I am not to serve you In
the Legislature. my disappointment Is
iessened when recall the pleasant
times that fell to my share as I can
vassed tho county meeting old
friends and making new; and trust
helping me to broaden my views and
enter more into sympathy with my fell
low countrymen. Respectfully.
r. w. Dabbs.
Mayesviils. Aug. 20. 19os.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-02

*For prompt relief in cases Of weak
back, backache, Inflammation Of the
bladder, urinary disorders, kidney
troubles and rheumatic pains, there
is nothing as good as DeWitt's Kid
ney and bladder Pills. The effect Of
these pills is shown in a very little
while. In fact, you will feel better
the next morning, as they act prompt
ly. They are antiseptic. Be sure YOU
get DeWitt's. We sell and recom-
mend them. Sold by all druggists.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-02

To- che vot~s'of sumter county: ~
take NH method OF expressins to
VOC my gssHitsAe. and sincere appre-
citation. Of the splendid vote received
as your hands In the recent primary. I
thank most heartily each Of you. who
contributed in any way to my success.
Mott have betn well known TO many
OF youD and 20 rscsivs such naasnifi-
cent yote y indeed most gratifying.
Very truly.
e-9S-ft~iAw s.if B. C.. wallace.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-02

I hereby sssder my ihsartfsls thanks
TO oil who sapporssd me IN my race
for sheriff. ! am deeply Indebted to
many for their unseif,sh devotion. and
feel especially grateful at winning.
even II narrowly. over such q worthy
conpeutos ~ Mr. W. n. Scale has
proven Very truly. u ue ~
w. II. Epperson.
Aug. IS. 1908.
S-2s-1t-f&w
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-02

demeanor; and any person, upon con-
viction thereof, shall be fined not less
than 800 nor more than $500, or be
imprisoned at hard labor for not less
than one month nor more than six
months. or both fine and imprison-
ment in the discretion Of the Court.
Approved the 9Th day Of March, A.
d. 1905.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-02
Dance ut Providence Springs Pavil-
ion.

The Dalzell German Club will give a
dance on the night Of Sept. 9th at
the Providence Spings Pavilion-the
last of the season. A large crowd is
expected. e-2-1t
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-02

Cole L. Blease will not be Govern
or OF South Carolina. Moreover. he
VIII not return this year to the
State Senate from Newberry county.
South Carolina can we'll afford to
get along without him in either ca
Iacity.--Greenville News.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-02
Scholarship Examinations.

superintendent of Education Cain
conducted today the second exami.
nation of applicants for the benefi-
ciary scholarships in Clemson College
and the Citadel. There were eight
applicants for the two Clemson schoi-
ships and four applicants for the one
Citadel scholarship.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-02

The Southern, Railway Co. will
operate passenger and freight trains
over their line between Sumter and
Levi, s. c.. every other day until the
tracks can be replaced. The sched-
uied days are Monday, Wednesday
and Friday.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-02

So tiny are some Of the screws used
IN watches that an ordinary thimble
will hold 10000 Of them.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-02

Except on the wateree river swamp
the Hood has done comparatively little
damage In Sumter county. as the To-
cal rains were not excessive. Cotton
That was open IN the fields was dam
aged to some extent. but in compar-
ison with the immense losses the
farmers Of other counties have sus.
tained Sumter county has been ex-
tremely fortunate. Those farmers,
who plant on the wateree swamp
have lost the entire crop and many of
them lost heavily on live stock.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-02

The Daily Item has been requested
to announce that subscription lists for
the Democratic campaign fund will
. found at the Bank Of Sumter and
ne First National Bank. where SUBJ
sertptions win b received.
Attention II invited to the adver-
tisement OF O'Donnell q Co.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-02
PERSONAL MENTION.

Mr.. Hall Capers. of Charleston. is
In the city on visit to his cousin. Mr..
Capers Smith.
Mrs c. w. McGrew and children
have returned from Lynchburg. where
they spent some time with Mrs.
George Stokes.
NJ. REYNOLDS. Esq. has returned
trom visit to friends at Topsfield.
MAJ. Mstionl Noise has returned
from suiisvan's Island. W
Mess~. d. M Rlapding. J. d.
Graham and john d. Lee. returned
nome sunday from Hsndsrsonville.
Mr.. J. n. spana returned last
night from Hendersonvills. N. c..
whore he has spent the summer.
W ~ H.
nrA. Jslw. Thompson ana Mr.. H.
O. strohecker. Jr.. OF Charleston, are
the suesss g DR.. and Mrs. J. c. spann.
80 Il
: Solicitor J. b. MCLAUGHLIN who Is
making IN snsrgstic and .earnest ef-
tort 20 - re-slected - Ne second
prsmary. came down nom Bishop
vi1Is On Monday and spent the day
In ssvns w1h ~ ,1sE sEAuchi,n h
MT sen1tept o De- <kctioa - feels
thas his ennncss ore s1csilsat, Lee
county vi,} sivs him = !Atss taajor-
isy. his vote both In clsrShdon and
Williamsburg eoun.ies wiz bs much
iarysv than he -recssvsd IN the nrst
prinssy and In Sumter county he
hops TO receive large vote, owing to
his omciAi record ana the close and
frisndiy relations existing between
sumter and Lee counties.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-02

sumter appears to be the battle
ground OF the race for the solicitor.
ship. Mr.. MCLAUGHLIN spent yester-
day here looking over the field and
getting his organisation in shape for
stin night for the votes next Tues
day. Mr.. stoll, accompanied by sew
eral friends. came In from Kingstree
last night. and he spent the day In
the city. The race between the two
promises to be a close one In Sumter
county and the friends Of each are
working with the utmost energy and
zeal to bring out every possible vote.
Saturday afternoon Mrs. Archie
China displayed great presence of
mind. when her horse. Joe Wheeler,
becoming unmanageable bolted up
West Liberty street. When she saw that
she could not control the frightened
animal and that children In the street
were in danger. she unhesitatingly
drove the horse into a large oak tree.
Joe then freed himself from the har-
ness. and proceeded up to the base
ball park. and entered the gate. ex-
pectins to see the Game Cocks wallop
Chester. Little damage was done to
the vehicle. and the horse was unin-
jured.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-02

The hotels here have been filled
for several days with travellers who
have been food bound.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-02

Mr.. Hall Capers. of Charleston. is
In the city on visit to his cousin. Mr..
Capcrs Smith.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-02

Mrs. c. w. McGrew and children
have returned from Lynchburg. where
they spent some time with Mrs.
George Stokes.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-02

Prof. Yates snowden. Of the Uni.
vsrsity OF South Carolina. Is spend
ine . few days In the city.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-02

Mrs. l. n. voss and grsndsons. Will
ne and Walter Mcdonald. Of Abbc-
vtils. are spending n while with Mrs.
N. O. osteen. They are on their way
home nom Pawley's Island III.
.@fA--~l . 80
p. IA. stoli. Esq. Of Kinsstree. can
didase for solicitor. arrived in the city
Monday night Mr.. ston is making an
setivs canvass Of the srd circuit ami
the race between him and MT, Me-
Lauchiin promises to be one of the
closest .sver pulled cff In this circuit.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-02

Mr.. J. n. spana returned u,
night from Hendersonvills. N. G
whore he has spent the summer.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-02

Mess. ID. M Rlandins. j. d.
Graham and john d. Lee. returned
home sunday from Hsndsrsonviile.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-02

NJ. REYNOLDS. Esq. has returned
troua . visit to friends at Topsfeld.
Mass. A 11EtEIiFt
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1908-08-06
Valuable Farms For Sale.

Farm No. /. Has 100 acres cleared
and Ji.4uerGd land known as Fish Com
mission situated directly on Chesapeake
Bay. Has thrceiOurths mile water front.
Ten miles view up and down Bay Beau
tilul summer home Splendid oyster
bottom J1 lie had b. leasing same from
state Premise generally, buildings etc
in good repair.
Farm No. = uIiyins No. l. Contains
POO acres cleared aud tilaberei land s.
tuatyd On South 81 -. JCgOme's Greek
Beautifully located. Desirable for any
purposes. Premises generally. buildings
etc, in good repair.
Farm No. , adioin- ND. ,. Has 100
acres cleared and tinierei and borders
on Philips Branch q triJutOry vi ST.
Jerome q Greek. VIII suit a1y Iadustri.
Gus farmer. Premises generally, build
ings, etc, IL good repair.
Farm No. > can BE- divided into two
smaller farms and made splendid homes.
Land is level. Easy cultivated responds
quickly and adapted TO the growth of all
kinds Of grains and other currats fruits.
etc, etc. Conveniently located to
Churches, Schools and Nharyes. Can be
bought on easy terms long time pay
ments. Write or call for information.
W l.. POWELL,
July l6--tt. Ridge, Nd.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1908-08-06
Mr.. NutwelI Dead.

Died ut the home OF his son. Spen-
c,r II. Nntwell. Auacostia, d. c.,
July l.. Wcstloy l.. Nutwcll in the
80 vear 0f his age. Mr. Nutwell
was born H. ST Mary $ county and
r-rried Miss Emma NJtgell, daugh-
tcr C the late Washington Nutwcll,
u5 Anne Arundel county, who died
abJat T. years ago After tho death
u his vile he removed 70 Washing.
ton With his son wnr-a he remained
until his death which followed a
short illness Of Paralysis. He has
a hos. oi relatives ard friends to
mo.rr his loss he +, survived by
the 'o.,owirg children Mrs Ernest
Harding, Of $. .lary county, Mrs.
Fr.a Cpxyn. II Washington. u. c..
Mr Ernnsr 7. Nutwc'i. o' Charles
c3scty. Mr. Thomas s Nutwell,
Aracostia, ID. c., and Harvey G.
Eutwell, of Charles county.
I'll. remains were brought 10 the
COUNTY and iut"rmcut vas made at
O'd Fled - Cemetery. The pail
b.-r"rS we're Messrs. George Wood
burr. A.,-r' Moran. Joseph Waters,
Ambrose Adams, Henry & bhons.
ie~,rs J. f. Joy and c p Herbert
had charge of the funeral arrange
IueutS -TiHuS Tr,sc.nf.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1908-08-06
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.

The following tracts OF land located in
St. Mary's county can be purchased
cheap and on liberal terms, il time is de-
sired
\ farm on road leading from Saint
Johns to st. Andrews church; contain,
ing l25 acres. Dwelling OF five rooms,
stable and barn. Level and fairly tim
bered. Soil varied.
\ farm near, or adjoining the same.
on the Glebe road. containing 22S ac.cs,
level and we'll timbcrcd. Small dwelling
and stables, barn and corn hou~ein good
condition. Fine tobacco soil.
4 farm near Laurel Grove containing
100 acres, more ar less. Dwelling and
out houses in good condition. Fine
Tobacco soil.
Also one farm containing 100 acres,
near JarboesvilIe. Sth District. well
timbered in oak, pine and gum.
The above lands being owned by ne,
can be purchased exclusive oi Agents
commission.
In addition to the above lands, | hyae
for sale the following very desirable
farms in the 9TH district. near Charlotte
Hall, and on the Southern Maryland
Railroad, which can be bought at n re-
sonablc figures and on liberal terms.
\ farm in the 9th District, containing
253 acres; can be divided into two
farms. On one side is barn of 6Ox4O.
with large peach orchard: on other side.
two small dwellings, directly on railroad;
both sides well timbered.
Another farm containing 2Oy acres;
building; large dwelling Of 10 rooms;
three barns and tenant house. Well
timbered.
Another farm OF 19S acres; tine. roomy
dwelling; new barn, 40x4O; we'll tim
bered and tenant houses for labor.
Another farm OF 1876 acres; largedweIl-
ing of rooms and barns: heavily
timbered with chestnut and white oak.
Tenant house for labor.
Another farm of 1913 acres; 6 room
dwelling; , nice barns in good repair. !
tenant house.
The last mentioned four farms adjoin
each other, near Charlotte Hall, and all
in close proximity TO Railroad.
ENOCH Il. ABELL,
Leonardtown. Md.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1908-08-06

Tho Beard OF School Commission.
ers will meet in their Ctlice, Leonard
town, next Tuesday, August l1th.
icstIut, % consider tho question Of
fixing salaries ct Public School
Teachers for The wear 1908 1909.
Mr.. Ppgar Is. T. COMBS aud wife,
and McsscS Manning a.i Daniel
CcmbS, reached home PEI SUNDAYS
steamer. All OF the children OF Mr.
and Mrs. Il. c. Cons. of "Eldon".
near this town are now ~ homo for
family reunion except r Ford
Combs. of ST Louis. Dslr oli Ford.
We wish he too was back ut the old
home No more unsellish friend or
kinder hearted gentleman ever lived
than Robert Ford Combs, and though
he bc absent from 1908 homecoming,
We know that many will join us in
wishing him here.