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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-09-01
PYTHIAN TREASURER SHORT.
Warrant Sworn Out for w. Nj. Will
liams, Member of Columbia Lodge.

Columbia, Aug. 24.-W. Marion
Williams, we'll known young insur-
ance man of Columbia, was arrested
yesterday charged with breach of
trust. The specific charge is that
while treasurer of Myrtle londge,
Knights of Pythias, the accused
young man misappropriated $500 Of
the funds or the order. A warrant
was issued by Magistrate Roberts for
the young mans arrest, the warrant
being sworn out by Mr.. James H
Fowles, Jr., who is an officer of the
lodge. Shortly after Williams was
committed to jail bail was furnished
in the sum of $4,000, and he was re-
leased. The bond was signed by the
young mans father, Rev. w. w. Will
liams. who lives at Hampton. but is
an extensive property owner in Marl.
boro county, and his uncle. Mr.. j. w.
Williams. The accused has been a
resident of Columbia for about five
years and is very prominently con-
nected, not only locally but in other
parts of South Carolina. He is we'll
known both socially and in business
way In Columbia. His insurace busi-
ness is supposed generally to be very
successful. Rev. w. w. Williams of
Hampton. father of w. Marion will
liams, was in the city yesterday when
his sofl was arrested, and as soon as
telegrams could be received from the
clerk t'f court of Marlboro he was al
lowed to sign the bond that released
his son.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-09-01
LUMBER MEN TO SERVE TERMS.
FlOridians, Convicted of PeOnage. OF
To Prison Soon. ~

Pensacola, Fla, August 26.-The
action taken by President Taft in
committing to six months each the
terms of Imprisonment imposed upon
". S. Harlan, manager of the Jack.
son Lumber Company, S. e. Huggios
and c. G. Hilton, of the company. who
were convicted in the Federal court
mere three years ago on charges Of
conspiracy to commit peonage, was
tonight communicated by Attorney
General Wickersham to special Ass;s.
tant Attorney General Reese, of this
city. The attorney general instruct
ed that the Supreme Court mandate
IN these cases be filed immediate
and that the sentences be executes
without further delay
marshal will leave for the Atlanta
Federal prison Monday with the three
prisoners named, as we'll as DR.. Grace
and c. Gallagher. two other Officers
OF the lumber company, who were
convicted at the same time, and
whose sentences, as imposed by the
court, were not lessened by executive
act.
Harlan is ione Of the wealthiest and
most prominent lumber men in .he
south. .and is nephew Of United
states Supreme Court Justice Harlan.
The seAtence imposed by the trial
court were as follows:
Harlan IS months at hard labor
and $500 fine; Gallagher Is months
at hard labor and $1,000 fine: Hug
gins, Hilton and Grace 13 months al
hard labor and $1,000 fine.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-09-01
DUEL ON KING STREET.
We'll known CharlestOnians Exchange
Shots at Early HOur-NO Casultics
Result.

Charleston, Aug. 26.-Two we'll
known men had a pistol duel at an
early hour this morning on King
street, near Wentworth. but neither of
the participants was hurt, and fortu-
nately the stray bullets did not strike
anybody or do other damage, as far
as could be learned today. 1t is un-
derstood that bad blood has been ex-
listing between the men for some tim.
Once before they had a. shooting
scrape and this morning the trouble
broke out again, with the result that
they exchanged several shots. The
quiet of the streets at the early hours
of morning alone prevented probably
the death or injury of innocent par
ties. No arrests were made, the par.
Elephants Of the affair getting out Of
the way of the police officers on the
beat.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-09-01
WRIGHTS RECORD SURPASSED.
Paulhan Breaks Worlds Record for
Aviation at Rheims.

Betheny Aviation Field. Rheims
Aug. 25.-Another sensational explo,,
was added to the marvels of aviation
week today when Paulhan, the plucky
French aviator, broke the worlds re-
cord in a wonderful flight of 2 hours.
53 minutes and "a seconds. During 20
minutes of the time Paulham had q
heavy rain and windstorm to contend
against.
The previous official record for time
in the air was made by Wilbur Wright
1T LesnaEs, December 81, hour. -
minutes. % 1-5 seconds.
Paulhan's new record for distance
was about 134 kilometres, or SO miles
He made 13 circuits of the course. As
he was coming down the home stretch
for the last time, the dirigible, Col
Renard, appeared to the westward.
plowing it's way majestically through
the smoke of the city of Rheims
When Paulhan finally came down it
was because the Sc litres Of essence
which he carried in his tank was eX-
hausted. He said Immediately after
he landed that both the machine anG
the self cooling gnOme motor had
stood up perfectly and that he could
have continued Indefinitely if the tank
had been replenished.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-09-01
,TTLLMAN TO RED SHIRTS
iiof Speech BY Senator at Anderson.
Audience Enjoying Words.

Anderson, Aug. 25.-Fifteeh thou
s'hh visitors came to Anderson today
10 witness and participate in the red
shrt reunion and at least one lhou-
s.iBd men mounted and on zoo. were
n The parade, headed by the marshal
or the day, j. G. Stribling, and which
passed in review at IL O'Clock.
The parade was more than a mile
long, all Of the participants wearing
red shirts. The speakers today were
eX-Gov. J. c. Sheppard and Senator
Ililman, and the speaking was in the
grove at the park.
Gov. Sheppard recited the history
made during the troublesome times Of
rs. He recited the exploits, deeds
and history made by the red shirts.
Senator Tillman on the other hand
jumped on the newspapers, abused the
Republicans in congress, took a shot
at Taft hit the negroes, and cursed
cut everybody differing from him in
opinion on any subject. He was at his
best and made the red shirt men ir
the audience exclaim that he spoke as
he did in the nineties.
Before closing Senator Tillman re-
cited few personal experiences of
20, and closed amid cheers. He was
given an ovation when introduced
ana had the crowd with him from be-
ginning to end.
Liter the speaking was concluded
the crowd was given p picnic dinner
in the large shady grove. The day
passed off pleasantly and without an
accident.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-09-01
LIQUOR RAID AT ORANGEBUHG
Forty.Six Gallons OF Whiskey and 49
PlntS of Beer Seized.

Orangeburg, August 26.-Forty-six
gallons of liquor and forty-nine pint
bottles of beer were seized at the
rooms Of the Edisto Social Club this
morning by the police. as result OF
another raid on that institution,
which is controlled and operated by
W. III Brown, who has been consider
ably in the limelight since the local
authorities have been making a de
termined and systematic effort to
break up the Illicit whiskey traffic in
this city. The stuff seized consisted
of ease goods in half pints, pints and
quarts. Heretofore the police have
refra ned from going into the lockers
of the members Of this club. but to-
day no consideration was given this
point every locker to which a key
was not forthcoming being forced
open. Two of the city dump carts
were used to haul the liquor to the
sheriif's office. 1t is stated that Brown
has repeatedly boasted that two wa
gons could not haul away the liquor
In his club. 1t has been hauled, how
ever. and now awaits identification by
its alleged owners.
The raid was conducted by Alder
man Wertz and Chief Of Police Fisch-
en- assisted by the entire police force
Of the city
The charge against Brown is stor-
Ing Liquors In violation of the dlspen-
sary law. He was released on bond
some time ago on similar charge,
and I is expected that both cases will
70 heard at the next term of court.
which begins here on September G.
Brown is also defendant i'm a case
charging him with selling whiskey.
he having appealed from a conviction
in the city court
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-09-01
ROBBERY AT PINEWOOD.
Negro Enters Mrs. Barwick's Shop ut
PinewOOd and Takes S11.

PinewoOd, Aug. 26.-A bold rob-
berry was committed here yesterday
about o'clock when a negro went
into Mrs. M. E. Barwick's store while
she was at dinner and took $11 out
of the cash drawer. The store was
wide open and Mrs. Barwick's clerk
was standing on sidewalk in front of
store when the deed was committed.
A suspected negro was soon found
and hot chase was made by six or
more for about mile, but the "coon"
got away However, he was captur-
ed last night after several houses were
searched.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-09-01
NEGRO SHOOTS 20 MEN.
Black Runs Anuck at Louisiana
Town.

Monroe, La, Aug. 24.-Angered, It
is believed, because two of his friends
had recently been shot by police Off
GERS in this city, William S. Wade, a
negro, today ran alnuck on the princi-
pal business street of Monroe with
double -barrelled shotgun, shooting
first at every white man he saw and
then firing indiscriminately at every
object before him. The fire was re-
turned and the negro finally fell dead
with bullet through his heart, bat
not before 29 men, three of them
members of his own race, had been
more or less seriously wounded.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-09-01
Farmers Bank & Trust Co.'s Branches

Inc establishment of two branch
banks in Clarendon County (Pinewood
and Summerton) by the Farmers
Bank & Trust Co., of this city, has at
tracted no little attention in banking
circles in South Carolina and else
where and the enterprise of the local
oahk mas been commented on quite
faVorably by more than one financial
journal. An article that appeared in
The Southern Banker of Atlanta. Ga.
is reproduced in this issue.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-09-01
Twas n Glorious Victory

*There's rejoicing in Fedora, Tenn.
a mans life has been saved. and now
LII. Kings New Discovery is the talk
of the town for curing G. V. Pepper
Of deadly lung hemorrhages. 81 could
not work nor get about" he writes,
land the doctors did me no good, but.
after using DR.. Kings New Discovery
three weeks, l feel like a new man,
and can do good work again. For
weak, sore or diseased lungs, coughs
and colds. hemorrhages, hay fever, la
grippe, asthma or any bronchial af-
fection it stands unrivaled. Price soc
and $1.00. Trial bottle free. Sold
and guaranteed by Sbert's Drug
Store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-09-01
"Nhy Some Ppuhibi;iCniStS?"

The Newberry Observer seems to be
little indignant with the Sumter
stem because it expressed the wish
that some ardent prohibitionist'
would prosecute the railroadS for Ger
tain lapses in the liquor laws. "Nh,
a 'prohibitonist?" the Observer asks
Is not the law for us all?" Yea, veri-
~, but those who were blind enough
ana deep enough in their sin not tc
see the wonderful beauties Of such re-
str'ctive and in their opinion, mis-
chievious legislation, are like the mar
from Missouri, they must be gently
Ted by the hand by those wiser than
themselves. They must be taught how
beautiful it is to carry out that law as
1T should be. 1t seems to us that it is
strictly and wholly up to the prohibi.
tionists. after starting an agitation
setting the people by the ears and up-
setting our laws, to see that they are
properly enforced. Yes, it is the duty
of some prohibitionist, and his duty
alone To see that the initiative is talk.
Ell in the law that he has made on the
promise that 1T would be so good fol
all mankind.-Florence Times.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-09-01
Sumter's Branch Banks.

The Farmers Bank & Trust Com
pany OF Sumter is opening two
branch banks, one the Farmers Bank
Trust Company, Pinewood, S. c..
Z. ID. Lide cashier, and the Farmers
Rank & Trust Comany. of Summer
ton, :. c., j. b. Cantey cashier. The
rarmefs' Bank & Trust Company Of
sumter is strong and progressive in,
Shtution' having on June 2Sd capital
paid in $12O,000, surplus and profits
$40'150, deposits $278,740, loans
$452.O69, cash and due from banks
S39543, totals resources $519,391. It's
officers are c. G. Rowland, president.
K. f. Haynsworth and Thomas Will
son. vice presidents. and r. L. Ed
munds, cashier.-The Southern Bank
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-09-01
BENXOATE OF SODA APPROVED
Denver Food Convention Stands by
the Remsen Board.

Denver. Col, August c6.-President
Roosevelt's famous Remsen referee
board of consulting scientific experts
was endorsed by the Convention OF
the Association Of State and Nation
nj Food and Dairy Departments to-
day After a fight in which the term
.''medicated garbage" was used, the
Association approved of the use OF
benzoate of soda as a food preserva-
tive.
The resolution adopted by a vote OF
81 to AZ follows:
THAT this Association endorses the
report of the referee board of con.
sulting scientific experts appointed hy
Secretary of Agriculture Wilson at the
dir@etion of President Roosevelt upor
the use Of benzoate of soda fn food
products"
The delegation from the United
States department of agriculture vot
ed yes" Secretary wilson was pres
ent, but not a delegate.
"A committee headed by DR. Floy
w. Robinson, of Lansing, Mich
which had been appointed to ''inves.
tigate" the Remsen board, previously
had reported adversely to the boards
findings, declaring benzoate promoted
the practice of concealng unsanitary
methods and calling upon president
Taft Ito institute another investiga-
ton on broader lines"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-09-01

The Spartanburg Evening Journal
says: willie WhitmOre, aged about
seven years, who several nights ago
struck T.. Thomas Cooper, another
colored boy about the same age, in
the head with a rock, which caused
the death of the latter, was commit
ted to jail last night by Coroner T9r-
ner."
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-09-01
street car system ,

TIE street car system which
GEORGETOWN has been expecting for
some time has at last matured. The
electric plant there Is now being en-
larged and its power reinforced to
put on cars. The cars and other ma
terial have already been purchased
and 1t is understood that the laying
Of the track will commence i'm a few
days.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-09-01

fered, Foley's Kidney Remedy will
help you. Mrs. :. l.. Bowen, of
Wayne, w. Va. writes: 81 was a suf-
ferer from kidney disease, so that at
times | could not get out of bed, and
when l did | could not stand
straight. l took Foley's Kidney Rem
edy. One dollar bottle and part of
the second cured me entirely" 1t
will cure you. w. w. Sibert.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-09-01

'lf your liver is sluggish and out
OF tore, and you feel dull, bilious.
constipated. take dose of Chamber
lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets to-
night before retiring and you will feel
all right in the. morning. Sold by w
w. Sibert.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-09-01

@Be sure and take bottle Of
. lamherlain's Collie, Cholera. .diid
Dianhoea Remedy with you when
starting on your trip this summer.
1t cannot be obtained on board the
trains or steamers. Changes of water
and climate often cause sudden at
tacks Of diarrhoea, and it is best to
De prepared. Sold by w. w. Sibert.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-09-01
The Crime OF IdleupSS

ldieness means trouble for any
one. Its the same with a lazy liver.
lt causes constipation, headache.
Jaundice. sallow competition, pimples
and blOtches, loss of appetite, nausea.
but DR.. Kings New Life Pills soon
Danish liver troubles and build up
your health. 25c at Sibert's Drug
Store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-09-01

y charter has been issued to the
Conestee mills of Greenville county.
The capital of the concern is $780,
600. The corporators are W. E. Beat
tie, 4. a. Smyth. l.. W. Parker and
/. l. Charles, all of Greenville The
mill was formerly the Reedy River
company.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-09-01

NPeople with chronic bronchitis,
asthma and lung trouble. will find
great relief and comfort i'm Foley's
Honey and Tar, and can avoid suffer-
Ing by commencing 20 take it at once.
w. w. Sibert.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-09-01

Clarence Frazier, colored. aged IS.
was drowned in the pond at the rock
quarry, two miles from Edgefield. on
Friday. He could not swim. and
some of his companions threw him in
60 teach him how.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-09-01

sin buying a cough medicine don't
be afraid TO get Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy. There is no danger from
it, and relief is sure to follow. Espe-
oially recommended for coughs. colds
and whooping cough. Sold by W. w.
Sibert.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-09-01
*Seared With n Hot Iron

or scalded by overturned kettle
cut with a knife-bruised by Slam
med door-injured by gun or in any
other way-the thing needed at once
is Bucklen's Arnica Salve to subdue
Inflammation and kill the pain. It's
earth's supreme healer. infallible for
Roils. Ulcers. Fever Sores Eczema
and Piles. 25c at Siberts Drug Store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-09-01

"For Indigestion and all stomach
trouble take FOley's Orino Laxative as
III stimulates the stomach and liver
ana regulates the bowels and will pos
itively cure habitual constipation. w.
w. Sibert.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-11-17
to Greensboro where he has job for the

to Greensboro where he has a job for the
winter.
Mrs. Harry White came from Fitch
Bay, P. O., on Monday and will remain
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. L.
Finney, until after Thanksgiving. Mr.
White will join her later.
The regular meeting of the Lyndon
Union Club will be held in the Gable hall
this week Thursday afternoon at 2.30.
The program of the afternoon will be de-
voted to reports of the meeting of the
Vermont Federation at Boston in Octo-
Der.
The Mothers Circle held a very pleas
ant meeting with Mrs. Charles Norris on
Friday evening. There was a good at
tendance, the rooms being we'll filled.
The roll call was answered by Hints for
Thanksgiving" Mrs. A. L. Finne9 then
read most interesting paper on "Pre-
Natal Influences" This was followed by
an appropriate reading by Mrs. B. ].
Campbell, THE Lovelier Road" Mrs.
Brown and Mrs. Norris played a piano
duet which was heartily encorsd. The
close of the program was devoted to
answering the questions which had been
contributed to the question box. Mrs.
Norris then served nice refreshments of
coffee, biscuits and cake, and the evening
concluded with a very pleasant social
hour.
The attraction at Music Hall, Thurs
day evening, Nov. 1S, is to be "The Toy
makers" musical fantasy by the
author of Quincy Adams Sawyer. 1t
comes we'll advertised and promises an
entertaining evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. A. Daniels, Charles
Stewart and Austin Paige, were among
those from here who attended the
Dartmouth. Harvard football game at
Cambridge Saturday.
DR.. and Mrs H. Nj. Smith motored to
Montpelier Sunday, where Mrs. Smith
will remain for few days on account Of
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-11-17
SOUTH WHEELOCK.

Mrs. Mary Moore of Danville spent a
few days last week at her fathers.
Mr.. and Mrs. N. Ellsworth and son
Percy Buckley of Wolcott and Mrs
Anna Mayo OF Lunenburg are spending
a few days with their brother, William
Thresher and family.
Miss Nora Buckley returned last week
from Newport where she has been visit
ing friends.
School at the Mountain closed last
week for the fall vacation.
Mrs. V. R. Weed is stopping a few
weeks with her son, A. E. Weed.
S. Mitchell of Lyndonville will supply
the pulpit next Sunday in the absence Of
the regular pastor.
William Thresher and wife entertained
about forty friends and neighbors at
Buckeyes hall last Friday evening in
honor of their guests.
Mrs. Fred Taylor spent last week
with friends in St. Johnsbury.
Mrs. George Barnstead and son, Dick,
who have been spending the past three
weeks at the Buckley home have return.
ed to their home in Massachusetts.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-11-17
Photographs Inside a Crater.

Photographers sometimes have to
display more courage than soldiers.
Three Americans, L. M. Hale, ]. Rey-
nolds and Ernest Moses descended into
the crater of Mt. Kilauea and remained
half an hour on the edge of a boiling
lake of lava to take photographs. This
was never ventured before, The men
returned safely. Kilauea is one of the
largest active volcanoes in the world
and is situated on the east slope of
Mauna Loa, Hawaiian Islands. Its alti-
tude is 44O0 feet and the circumference OF
its crater is about nine miles with q
depth varing from 700 to 1000 feet,
depending on the level of the molten
lava. Violent eruptions occurred in
1897, 1910 and 1866. Since the latter
date there has been several outbreaks OF
less severity.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-11-17
Run Down.

Run down, weak, out of sorts, dyspep-
STA, half sick, etc., may indicate that
your Kidneys are becoming diseased As
Bright's disease of the Kidneys is as
fatal as Consumption, there is grave
cause for alarm when one gets in this
condition. Begin the use of Rydale's
Kidney Remedy, the greatest Kidney
Remedy known to medical science, the
prescription of the worlds greatest Kid
ney Specialist. This remedy will cure
you if your Kidneys are affected and will
do no harm if they are not the cause of
your trouble. You can get trial bottle
of us containing ten days treatment for
25c. Charles A. Searles & Co.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-11-17

the illness of her mother. E. J. Blodgett
accompanied them, returning with the
| doctor.
The Universalist Ladies Aid society
met on Friday afternoon with Mrs. E.
fair. The Congregational Society met
the same afternoon with Mrs. E. c.
Frost for the same purpose. Their sale
is to be held Dec. 9 and 10.
Mr.. and Mrs. N. B. Harvey have start.
ed for Florida, where they will spend
the winter. En- route they will visit a
son at Lancaster, N. H.
William Johnson has gone to Texas to
visit brother and may remain there
George Webster is in charge of his lunch
cart during his absence.
Miss Alice Fitzpatrick, clerk in East
mans grocery, is at her home in Kirby
for few weeks.
Harley Chaplin has returned from Mt.
Clemmens, Mich, much improved in
health. Walter Garrison has now gone
there to take the treatment for his rheu-
matism.
N. A. Norton is very lame with rheu-
matism in his leg.
Mrs. Robert Monroe has been quite
i'll but is now able to be out again.
Miss Elizabeth Hills is now occupying
a room at Elisha Bigelow's.
Miss Lula Wilkie has been spending a
few weeks with friends at Island Pond.
The Lyndon Club held "open house
Tuesday evening, Nov. 9, and the ladies
of the club were invited to visit the
rooms and enjoyed pleasant evening
dancing with the music of Aubin's or
chestra. This is the first of series Of
of six Ladies Nights" to be held this
winter, and they are always much en-
joyed by the wives and children of club
members. The evening planned for
December is expected to have a novel
program, and one in the feature of a
surprise.