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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-02-26
cRADDick ASKS NEW TRIAL.

Motion for a new trial for ]. E
Craddick, the mining broker con
victed of defrauding Ed Thompson
an illiterate Swede, out of $500 on
fake stok, will be heard tomorrow
by Judge Hinkle.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-02-26
WHITE AIDS ATHLETES.

A, l.. White has come to the aid
Of the high school athletes, and at
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-02-26

New York barber, after shaving
patron, tossed a stick of sdyna-
mite into the stove, and the explos-
ion hurt him badly. This should
teach BARRIERS that blasting powder,
ETC., is no substitute for talcum
powder.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-02-26
MOSTANYTHIMt

able nature" How pleasant IT Is to
see these domestic disturb9 ices
pulled off in a perfectly ami liable
manner. ".
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-02-26

The landed gentry of Great Brit
ain spend on fox and stag hunts
four and a half million sterling a
year-$60, 900 a day.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-02-26
A WORD FROM JOSH WISE.

Daniel Frohman pronounces Mar
garet Illington's effort to divorce
him as being ''of perfectly annie
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-05-29

Ihis dashing spring song was played
with perfect ease and fine technic,
depicting the freshness and Joy of
life. IN terms Of unmistakable mean
ing. For his encore, Mr.. Noise play
ed charming serenade, also by Lind
ing. 1t was past ten o'clock when the
audience was dismissed, but their re-
ception Of the artists bespoke the
highest regard for their work.
Miss Edmunds proved herself an
accompanist Of the first order. Her
position at the piano Is reposeful and
graceful and her sympathy with the
singers mood Is beyond reproach.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-05-29

The clean up Of the passenger sta
tion grounds>was started. but has not
been completed and the weeds are
still growing.
Main tsreet ts In such horrible and
disreputable condition as respects
paving that something will have to be
done TO improve u In the near future.
A bond issue would be preferable to
the present condition OF our chief
thoroughfare.
IL Is n strange thing that cotton
mills and cotton dealers are not fall
ing over themselves TO buy cotton for
future delivery I'm view OF the pre-
dictIons that the crop will be short
and the supply unequal to the de-
mands.
The ID. J. Chandler Clothing Co. has
n special summer underwear adver-
tisement today In which prices are
quoted on three Of the best makes
that are on the market. II Is impos-
sible TO enjoy real comfort In summer
unless you have underwear suitable to
the season. Chandler has the sort
you need.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-05-29
The Musical Recital.

The music lovers of Sumter were
given rare treat Monday night in the
concert given at the opera house un-
der the auspices Of the Ladies' Aid
Society of the Presbyterian church.
The audience was not a very large
one. but their appreciation and enthn-
siasm were such as to make it a real
pleasure for the artists to work. Let
1t also be added that perfect attention
was given for every number, which is
the first sign Of real appreciation.
Miss Brand sang delightfully."-. Her
Interpretation of the difficult songs
was so truly artistic as to leave. MOTH
ing to be desired. There is q distinc-
tive charm In the voice Of this talent
ed young lady. There is so much of
human appeal and sympathy and so
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-05-29

much command of brilliance unalloy-
cd with harshness. Her technic is
clear and unmistakable. her most diff
ftcult notes standing out as though
In relief.
Prof. Schumacher was in fine form
also. In his first number the Scene
de Ballet" the violin was most elo-
auent. The Souvenirs de Moscow was
delightfully."- rendered.
The melodies Of this piece are TAX
en- from Russian folk-songs. For en-
core to this, Mr.. Schumacher played
an old favorite-Simple Confession.
Mr.. Noise played the Rustic of
Spring by Linding for the last num-
Der. on the programme. The piano
used was one Of the we'll known
Kranich & Bachs. and its tone and
volume were especially fine. Mr..
Noise praised the instrument highly.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-05-29
STRIKE GROWING SERIOUS.

Atlanta. Ca, May 25.-The tension
In the Georgia Railroad flremen's
strike Is increasing with every hours
delay In settling the race question in
yolved. This was the attitude in
which negotiations for terminating
the strike were conducted here today
United States mails held up since the
beginning OF the week, dozen coun-
ties facing decentralization of business,
and the race issue brought continually
into unwholesome prominence, were
the factors which spurred the nego-
tiations through hours OF discussion
Although no statements were made as
to the ground covered, 1t was learned
that a very quick settlement is look
ed for. provided any agreement can
be reached.
IL was learned late this evening that
a feeling of nervousness exists on
both sides I'm the controversy over the
gravity Of further delay. This was
taken tc' indicate the possible ap-
proach Of an agreement despite a re-
port that Mr.. Scott has practically re-
fused to consider any basis Of settle
ment that does not permit recognition
OF the seniority of certain negro fire.
men. MIR. Scott, however, has not re-
fused outright to enter into arbitra-
ton.
That Mr.. Scott urged Governor
Smith today to issue law and order
proclamation I'm the communities bor-
dering the railroad was reported late
tonight. Governor Smith maintained
his previously announced attitude
that until there have appeared some
definite danger that property would
be destroyed or lives jeopardized, no
such proclamation should be issued.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-05-29

At a recent meeting Of sumter's
Home Chapter. u. A. r.. the follow
ins officers were elected for the en-
suing year:
Rcgent--Mrs. s. c. Baker.
Vice Regent--Mrs. w. L. Saunders
OF stateburg.
Treasurer--Mrs. Perry Moses. Jr.
Historian--Miss Kate Furman.
secretary--Miss. Katherine Moses.
Resistrar--Miss Alice Moses.
Several applications for member.
ship were recsived with the proba-
bility OF many more during the sum
mer. and altogether the condition OF
the chapter Is most satisfactory.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-05-29

The cotton receipts on the Sumter
market for the season Of 10000 have
exceeded $4,000 to date. The season
promises to be record breaker.
There Is no doubt about Sumter be-
Ing the best cotton market In the
State and having better facilities for
handling cotton than any other inter-
Tor South Carolina market. AS a re-
suit the market is drawing cotton
from larger territory each year.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-05-29
HIGH SCHOOL COMMENCEMENT

Competitive Drill and Contest for De-
ciaimer's Medal.
The boys OF the Sumter High
School held the centre Of the stage
Wednesday night. the program Of first
evening Of the closing exercises of the
High School being given up entirely
to the boys Of the Calhoun school.
Thursday evening the girls of the
Hampton school monopolized the
program.
The opera house was, as usual on
such occasions. crowded to the doors,
and, for so large a crowd the order
was perfect throughout the evening
The music with which the pro-
gramme was interspersed was fur
ntshed by the band and was an en-
joyable feature of the evenings en-
tertainment.
The prize drill by picked squad
from the High School battalion was a
fine exhibition of drilling in the man
ual OF arms. and Brandon Jones, to
whom the medal was awarded, won
hts victory over worthy competitors.
The feature of the evening was the
contest for the Declaimer's Medal In
which f1ve members of the tenth
grade participated. Six boys had
been selected from the class by a pre-
liminary contest, but Willie Shaw,
cne Of this number. was prevented
from taking part by the illness of his
father. greatly to the regret of his
classmates and all others. The young
orators acquitted themselves with
great credit. showing hard work and
careful training.
The exercises were enjoyable
throughout and the hundreds who
were present had renewed cause for
the pride that every citizen Of Sumter
feels In the city schools.
The programme was az follows:
Music--Band. en r.H
Competitive Drill.
Presentation Of Medal for Manual
Of Arms-Brandon Jones.
Music-Band.
Declarations.
Americas Uncrowned Queen-Al-
fred DeLorme.
Music-Band.
Constantius and the Lion-rraser
Dick.
Music-Band.
The True Grandeur Of Nations
Edgar Loyns.
Music-Band.
Henry W. Grady-Arthur Hayns-
worth.
Music--Band.
webster's Speech on the Trial of a
Murderer-Ernest Rhame. Jr.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-05-29
Suicide I'm Chester County.
May 2s.-Mr. David J,

Chester May 26.-Mr. David J.
Young Of me Slower neighborhood Of
tne County committed suicide this
forencpn' by cutting. his throat with q
razor He started to where his BROTH
er was at work near the house, and
when found was dead. The cause 81
attributed 20 poor health. He was 81
years o. sge. is survived by his wife
ana six chidren, most Of them grown.
Funeral ind burial will take place
tomorrow at Hebron Presbyterian
church near his home.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-05-29

Mis- Gertrude Myers has returned
from : visit to her parents at cca-
earee.
Miss Lucy Johnson. of Manning.
~as In the city Tuesday.
The following went over to East
over Tuesday to attend X. Of
p. picnic: Mrs. p. o. Leak, Miss An
ME Daniels. Miss Alene stansili. Mr..
and Mrs J. q. r.. Wilder. Miss Irma
smith Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene stanslll.
Miss Annie Daniels. OF Augusta. Is
ON . visiting to her sister. Mrs. p. O.
Leak.
Hiss Ester Gentry has returned
flOm = visit to Miss Annie Daniels.
81 Augusta.
N nr. George Morrison. of Columbia,
s|asr spending few days in the city.
\ - returned home.
Mis- Annie Talley. of Columbia, Is
s><nding some time in the city with
hsr sister. Mrs. Z. c. Haynsworth.
Mrs.. Milton Luck. Of Columbia, is
tlN guest Of Mrs. T. d. Meade this
week.
Mr.. ,. d. Norment. Of columb!a,
ves In the city Tuesday on business.
Bishop H. p. Northrop, Of Charles
SIN. was In the city Tuesday.
Mrs. creola Durant has returned to
her home In Bishopville. accomro MED
hy her sister. Mrs. Jim Daniel.
Mr. +. Elliott Thomas. Jr.. of
vyedseneld, was In the city wednes-
cay.
Miss. Lucille Iseman OF Manning is
~ the city.
Miss Catherine Richardson. who
has been teaching In Triton. Ca, re-
fnnsd home Tuesday for the sum-
n,er vacation.
Mr.. Thos. ". Bradley. OF Spring
Hill. was in town Wednesday.
pr. and Mrs. G. G. Brown left on
Tuesday night foy New York to sail
1or Europe. where they win spend the
sumtner.
Mr.. y. N. Wells. Of Darlington was
IA town on business Wednesday.
Nr. Quay wiliiford has returned
home from Davidson College.
Mis- Natalie Norman and Mrs. C.
w. Kinssmore returned Tuesday
night from Charleston.
Mr.. James Bryln went to Manning
Tuesday night.
Mr.. Geo. ID. shore returned Tuesday
night from Charleston.
Mr.. and Mrs. Simon Iseman, Of
Manning. were In the city Wednesday.
Mr.. Joe Hogan has returned from
the South Carolina Co-Educational
Institute at Edgefield.
Col. y. r. Multlrow. of Salem, was
In the city Thursday on business.
Mr.. Barlow Shaw. who has been
desperately III for several days was
siishtiy better yesterday and today.
Mr.. Ellis G. Lowry. after q short
visit TO his mother. has returned to
Selma. Ala. where he Is employed In
the freight ONCE OF the L. & n. r. r..
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-05-29
DEATH.

Blanche Alice, the little daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred w. Renneker, Of
Charleston, died on Sunday after an
illness OF only few days. aged two
and a half years. The friends and rel
atives Of Mr.. and Mrs. Renneker IN
Sumter deeply sympathize with them
In their bereavement
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-05-29

Mrs. Fay Hatfield. wife Of Mr.. L. H
Hatfield. died at the Sumter Hospital
Wednesday after brief illness. The
funeral services were held In the
Second Baptist church at 10 O'Clock
Thursday morning.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1909-09-07
HAD TO BE IN PROPER FORM.
without His Retaining Fee Young
Lawyer Could Not Act.

An impecunious young lawyer re-
Gently received the following letter
from a tailor to whom he was in.
debted:
Dear Sir-Kindly advise me by re.
turn mail when may expect a remit;
tance from you in settlement of my
account. Yours truly, J. Snippcm."
3. The follower of Blackstone imme
diately replied: 80.
Dear Sir-I have your request for
advice of recent date, and beg leave
TO say that not having received any
retainer from you cannot act in the
premises. Upon receipt of your check
Tor $3.50 | shall be very glad TO look
the matter up for you and to aaquaint
you with the results of my investiga
TONS, l am, sir, with great respect
your most obedient servant, Barclay
b. Coke."--Success Magazine.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1909-09-07
MAKES CAPITAL OF KNOWLEDGE.
Aovice for the Worker Just Getting a
Start In His Career.

When you get a job, just think of
yoursef as actually starting out in
business yourself, as really working
for yourself. Get as much salary as
you can, writes tOrison SWEET Marden
In the Success Magazine, but remem-
Der that that is a very small part Of
the consideration. You have actu- lily
gotten an opportunity to get right into
the very heart of the great actiyi;. es
or large concern, TO get close to aISn
who do things; an opportunity to abb
sorb knowledge and valuable secrets
on every hand; an opportunity to
drink In, through your eyes and your
ears, knowledge wherever you go in
the establishment, knowledge that will
be invaluable to you in the future.
Every hint and every suggestion
which you can pick up, every bit Of
knowledge you can absorb, you should
regard as a part of your future capital
which will be worth more than money
capital when you start out for your.
self.
Just make up your mind that you
are going to be Q sponge in that in
stitution and absorb every particle of
information and knowledge, every sug-
gestion possible.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1909-09-07
nuELs AMONG sUDANEsu ARA--
Where Pastoral Life Doesrt kIv:r'"
Lead to Peace and Quiet.

The country to the southeast OF
, Tekar, in Africa, is the hone Of & =
Hasas; the Hadendoas OCCUPY to
khors to the south and the r'atea! II
the southwest. Both of these nrn
black Arabs, speaking different lar.
guages.
The Hasas live almost entirely on
sour milk. while the Hadendoas are
agricultural as we'll as pastoral. Their
dokhn and durra, milletlike grains,
were ripening in February anil bs.N ;
protected from countless sw"rms &
small BIRDS by men who stood or e.e.
waited platforms. from which thny
cracked loudly large whips with palm
leaf lashes 20 feet long.
The dress Of these Arabs is a cotton
sheet held in by belt in which they
carry crooked knives. For other weap.
ons they use sticks, spears and
swords. Firearms are prohibited.
Judging by the many scars borne by
the men the pastoral life is by no
means SO peaceful as the poets would
lead us to think. Many of the scars
come from duels. in which the men
cut each other alternately in the back
till one cries Enough"
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1909-09-07
DINERS ATE BRoILeD wEnI
Also Roast Monkey, Boa conatric,cr r
Outlets, ETC.

brolled Pacific whale, srilled blub.
per from Ncotka, roast Amazon
monkey, baked Winnipeg porcupinc
ana boa constructor outlets were among
the more remarkable features of the
annual dinner of the Canadian camp at
the Hotel Astor at New York. These
dehcacles came at the end of the
menu the diners appetites being
Whetted earlier in the feast bv more
ordinary viands, such as Martindala
one3eyed trout, mountain lamb with
noEns), Newfoundland rabbit pic. s?ii.
teds Vancouver pigeons and "AfricaY
sorbet la White"
Col. c. j. C"Buffalo') Jones was the
guest of honor and the princiDal
speaker. His address. which the toast.
master described in advance as a
challenge to nature takers and molly.
coddles," was illustrated by a series of
stereopticon pictures thrown OH q
white curtain at one end Of the hal
Not the least interesting Fart of tnc
discourse were limitations by "Buffal3"
Jones Of the cries Of the coyote. bear,
mountain lion, buffalo and other AMI
mails OF the plains, enabling any OF
the diners, the speaker said. "to rec
ognize these specimens easily by ca,
whenever they Glanced to get within
speaking distance"
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1909-09-07
Free Masonry.

The origin of Free Masonry Is un-
known. Its history can be traced for
upwards of 500 years. It's traditions
go back many hundreds of years pre-.
yiously. 1t Is fraterpal and benevo.
lent in its purpose. Ancient Craft Ma
sonry consists OF four degrees only,
but many other branches and degrees
have been added. from time to time,
further exemplifying and illustrating
the lessons taught in the original de-
grees. William Morgan was an impe-
cunious printer Of northern New York,
who threatened ITO print the so.called
secrets Of Masonry, and who, on being
arrested for debt or some other cause,
suddenly disappenpgd.rI y His disappear.
ance about 1926 was taken hold of and
exploited for political purposes. The
so.called exposure is unreliable and
valueless. Morgan was not true Ma
son. .- r.. > t". '
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1909-09-07

JEST OF TIE NATURE FAKER
Remarkable Fish Was Whiffletit, 40
cording to Facetous Waiter.

Seating himself at restaurant ia.
Die Chicago man said:
Waiter, what kind of fish have
you?"
"o," said the waiter, "all kinds
whitefish, bluefish, gaylings. sea 8ass.
weakfish, perch
Pshaw!" yawne' the customer,
cut that out. I'm tired of those com.
mon fishes. Amt you got some new
Kind Of fish; some kind l never ate
before?"
WELL" said the waiter, "the Whit.
hetits is very fine this morning."
What in thunder is a whifHstft?"
why, don't fish sharp like you
know what a whiiletit is? Common
enough here. You see, the whiff1etit
lives only in circular lakes. You go
out and lind circular lake and hire
a boat. Then you row out all alone
to the middle of the lake, about a mile
or SO, and anchor. Then you take an
augur and bore hole in the water,
and bait it by putting a piece of cheese
on the edge Of the hole The whiff1e-
TIT comes up to get the cheese, eats
1t and 1t makes him swell up 30 that
he can't get back down the hole"
Well" said the customer, breath.
less, what then?"
g.. Why" replied the waiter, as he
filled a glass of water, you lean over
the side of the boat and laugh the
whifietit to death. Want a few?"-
Cleveland Leader
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1909-09-07
Hoppity Hon

Are you just barely getting around
by the aid OF crutches or cane?
Unless you have lost limb or have
n deformity-if your trouble Is rheu-
matism, lumbago. sprain, stiff joints,
or anything Of like nature use
Ballard's Snow Liniment, and i'm
no time you can throw away yonr
crutches and be as well as anyone.
Price 25c, soc and S1.00
Sold by Elko Drug Go.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1909-09-07
A Burglar In Town

his name is "bad cough" He doesn't
care forgold or silver, but he will
steal your health away. II he ap-
pears in your house arrest him with
Ballard's Horehound Syrup, it may
mean consumption II you don't. A
cure for all coughs, colds and chest
troubles.
Price 25c, SOC and $l.O0 per bottle.
Sold by Elko Drug Co.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1909-09-07
The American Voice.

Whatever be the cause, It is a fact
that American men no longer seek to
control the pitch of their voices as the
gentlemen Of the old school were
taught to do. Undue haste. excessive
nervousness, and a vigor Of purpose
that is likely TO assert itself in an
overemphatic manner have probably
combined to produce in the American
voice that raw, shrill, unrestrained
quality so noticeable. The voices OF
American women arc even more shock.
ing when heard in contrast to the low.
well-modulated voices of European
women.-Washingto Post.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1909-09-07
Daily Thouoht.

Thoughts come into our minds by
avenues which we never left oren. and
thoughts go out of our minds tl'rTngh
avenues which we never voluntlril,
opened.-Emerson.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1909-09-07
A Beniuhted Court.

A southern court rules that a mule
has no rights, in face Of abundant tes.
timony that that mule has both rights
and lefts.-Omaha Bee.
The daily sentinel., 1909-11-26
hnt nlnnneh il"

that planned it."
Make 1t unanimous" shouted J
f. McCrery. secretary of the Greeley
Commercial club, and the whole
bunch of Colorado boosters applaud
ed.
IT'S the shortest. cheapest, and
most impressive route to the minds
of prospective settlers in any part of
the country have ever seen" stated
Thomas E. Mahony, secretary of the
Chamber OF Commerce at Grand
Junction, Colo. we want to tell the
people of the United States about the
great Grand valley fruit section. and
/ don't know of anything we could
have done better with the same.
amount OF money and energy than
Just what We are doing here We're
with you every year, if you make IL
permanent"
Il was undecided concerning the
real value of the enterprise for u
time, said j. c. Vining, land and in
Vestment broker of Denver, but /
will state here and now that | con
slider it worth $4,000 to my business
in the immediate future"
The daily sentinel., 1909-11-26
+ + T. +
l. i + + + 4.

The attractive fashion in which
exhibits have been installed and the
keen interest displayed by the Wis
itors. strikes one forcibly after only
casual inspection of the premises"
said Gov. Shafroth.
The biggest thing ever done for
agricultural America commented
Lee Haney of Denver. former news
paper man, now advertising manager
of the Colorado Midland road, "and
the pity of it is that every one who is
trying to tell the world about the OPP
portunities of their respective sections
did not realize the enormous value of
this show beforehand and bring along
their exhibits and literature.
Since the show opened | have talk
ed to at least 5000 persons who made
inquiries; not out of idle curiosity,
but people who are really seeking in
formation. Our road could not reach
and impress the number of people
with whom we will get in touch dur
ing this show with the expenditure of
1000 through other channels"
Il have not heard a word of crit
icism concerning the idea and general
conduct of the show declared
George e. Richardson of Denver.
"and l take off my hat to the brains
The daily sentinel., 1909-11-26
J. C. Marshall, Meeker. Colo.

People of Meeker We're surprised to
know the Knight-Campbell piano had
reached you after a 4O-mile wagon
trip and not one string out of tune
That shows the quality.
Our sale closes Saturday next at 10
pm. All are welcome Seymour.
manager knight-Campbell Music
Company, GAS Main st, Grand June
tion, Colo.