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Omaha daily bee., 1909-02-17

For 80 years Lydia Il. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound has been the standard remedy for
femaie us. No sick woman does justice to
hereeIf VIII viii not try this famous medicine.
NTade Exclusively from roots and herbs, and
has thousands of cures to its credit.
unaNRn,, Mrs. Ptnkham invites ali sick women
"a write her for advice. She has
Guided thousands to health free Of charge.
Address Mrs. Pinkham. Lynn Mass.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-07-14
Don't Need a Fortune.

The we'll dressed woman is not the
one who spends the most on her
clothes, but she who knows her own
type. There is a great art in only
wearing what is becoming. This Is
the secret of many a woman's beauty
as we'll AS her reputation for smart
dressing.
The woman who studies her type
knows better than to follow fashion
slavishly. Not long ago a mothe,
md daughter were at the same din
ner. The former Is a noted beauty
while of the daughter is usually heard
What pity she did not inherit he,
mothers looks!" On this occasion
the woman had made herself almos,
ugly by her adoption Of the lates
coiffure and inartistic use Of the
rouge brush; while the girl, who was
clever enough to dress to her type
seemed beauty despite irregular
features.
Remember that clothes count quite
as much as features and coloring i'm
making beautiful woman, and she
who does not choose clothes to sui,
her special style will fall short of her
full measure of good looks.
Thus girl with a piquant face
and bright. young expression may
venture to wear sailor hat and Pc
ter Pan collar though far past school
girl age; but woman of rugged fea-
lures and sallow colorings will look
ridiculous in this distinctly youthful
dress.
For woman with a receding chin
and dull. small eyes it is folly to
adopt severely simple style of dress
in hope to be thought intellectual.
What she needs is fluffiness, some.
thing to soften her face and conceal
her defects. To brush the hair back
plainly and wear mannish collars
only makes her look ugly, not clever.
Another type which should affect
extreme simplicity Of dressing is the
girl with naturally high coloring,
bright yellow or certain tints Of red
hair. or with that somewhat unusual
combination brown eyes and dark
lashes with golden hair. Conspicuous
clothes while they may not be unbe-
coming, will ruin her look Of refine
ment.-New Haven Register
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-07-14
What the Jury Found.

Some years ago the body Of a well
dressed man was found in a field on
the outskirts of an English town
There were no marks of violence. and
1t was doubtful whether death had
occurred from natural causes or II
the individual had committed suicide
In due course the body was identified
and gentleman who had been ac-
qnainted with the deceased was call
ed upon to give evidence at the in
quest. Among other things he stated
that he had always considered him
to be a man Of marked idiosyncrases
and his brain was continually excited
by his irresistible fondness for chi
meras Of various kinds. The jury was
evidently satisfied with his statement
and Immediately brought in a ver-
dict that death was caused by idio-
syncrasies forming on the brain in
consequence Of excessive indulgence
In chimeras." adding a rider that "it
should be warning to people to re.
frain from that and other intoxicat.
ing beverages"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-07-14

The records show that out of sew
enty-nine cases heard before the Su-
preme Court Of California from 1895
to 1907. in which the Southern Pa
cific appears as plaintiff or defendant,
ffty-seven were decided In favor OF
that company. almost -four to one,
Take. now, different period. OF all
the Southern Pacific cases argued and
submitted in the same court prior to
1895. thirty-four were decided for the
compeny and twenty-eight against
showing almost an even break-Col-
liers.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-07-14

Manning. July S.-With deepest re-
gret the entire community learned OF
the death of the IL month old infant
daughter. Matte. Of Mr.. and Mrs. T.
F. Coffey. The funeral services oc-
CURED this morning at 10 o'clock at
the Manning Cemetery. There was a
large concourse of sympathizing
friends, who expressed their sincere
sorrow In the great bereavement sus-
taincd by this young couple. In a
few years. this poor mother, like
Rachel. is weeping for her children.
having lost three little ones. Mrs
Coffey was the formerly Miss Blanche
Wells. SO much beloved for her low
able and noble qualities.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-07-14
An Apt Answer.

The dangers associated with the
fishing industry on the Newfoundland
banks are many and grave Fore
most among them Is that the dories
may be upset while fishing. which in
wolves almost inevitable less Of their
occupations. Callous captains, Sc
cure themselves from the necessity OF
going. frequently order their men out
when the weather does not warrant
1t. and disastrous are the results. One
Of these brutal shippers was aptly an
swered once by bank man Of whose
courage or capacity there was nc
question.
"Out with you!" shouted the cap.
tain. Hurry up there! It's a fishing
day!"
"Oh. no. skipper!" replied the dory
man. "It's too stormy today for 6
boat to fish,"
Nonsense. mani" retoined thu
skipper. "If my old grandmothe,
was here today she'd get her dor,
out"
Then, skipper" said the man, "il
her grandson will come out with me
now I'll haul my trawl."
1t is needless to say no dories were
launched from the schooner on tina
date.-Philadelphia Ledger.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-07-14
Synhpathlzed With jim.

IN excited, middle aged lady
bounced into the local police station
the other day and accosted the in
spector on duty.
there's my jim" she demanded.
Beg pardon, madam-dog. pre-
sume?" said the officer.
Don't you dare to presume moth
ing Of the kind" snapped the lady.
DOG, indeed, No, sir. husband-my
husband He's missing, disorneared
decamped"-
"Yon don't say so,"
"B0t I'd have you to understand
that do say so, young man. How
dare you sit there and natly contra
dict a rate-payer? r?-lestways, the
lawful wife OF one. III report you.
sir. Do you hear that? I'll report
you. Where's my husband?"
my dear madam
How dare you call me your dear
madam? DO you think I come here
to be insuhed? ! tell YOU my hus
hand has decamped, and you sit there
Ike dummy What do you think
OF that?"
well, madam" responded the DO
lite inspector, 'I haven't the pleasure
OF your husbands acquaintance, but
I should say he's very wise man
Constable Blunt, show this lady OUT
-Tit-Bits.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-07-14
THEY NEVER FAIL.
That H. What They Say About Them
In sumter, and IL l. Therefore, Re-
liable.

Another proof, more evidence.
sumter testimony to swell the long
list OF local people who endorse the
old Quaker remedy. Doan's Kidney
Pills. Read this convincing endorse
ment OF that remarkable prepara-
tion
VIM. Burdell, living at 211 Church
st., Sumter. s. c.. says: II can
highly recommend Doan's Kidney
pills for backache and kidney trou-
BILE. 1 suffered from backache and
sharp shooting pains through my
loins. could not rest we'll at night and
In the morning would be very lame
and stiff. was also caused much
annoyance during the night by the
frequent passages OF the kidney Sc
cretions. Doan's Kidney Pills were
recommended to me. I procured them
at China's drug store and can truth
fully state that they gave me great
relief. For some time i have been
free from backaches and pains the
kidney secretions are clear and I do
not have to arise at night. feel so
much better I'm every way that / can
highly recommend Doan's Kidney
Pills to any person suffering from
kidney complaint"
For sale by all dealers. Price soc.
Foster Mlburn Co., Buffalo, New
York. sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan's-
take no other. No. 8.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-07-14
Reflections OF a Bachelor.
New York Press.

New York Press.
Ignorance is the inspiration of all
argument
the average mans idea of under
standing public affairs is knowing
some official Is working for a second
term.
The thing that makes a mother
proud Of her children is how popular
they would be If everybody wasn't
Jealous of them.
It's wise preacher that knows
better than to preach so loud as to
disturb the maps Of those who pay
the highest pew rents.
A woman can have so many differ
ent reasons for loving a man she
wants to love that 1t doesn't make
any difference whether they are real
or not.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-07-14
A Junction City man told of a re-

Junction City man told of re-
mark made by woman at whose
nome number Of people took sup
per one night during a political cam
paigh In sumner County. This par
ticular woman, though voung in
years, was the mother of seven chill
dren who were reasonably close TO one
size. When the "campaigners'' went
into the woman's house one of them
houccd the bunch of children and
said TO the woman in q friendly way.
These all yours, or is this q picnic %
They are all mine,' she replied
YEARLY, land it's no picnic. c.'--Kansas
CITY Journal
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-07-14
Juliet Got the Light.

At q smart seaport town a star
actress Of the third magnitude ap-
peared as Juliet.
II cannot do Justice to myself" she
said to the manager. III do not
have limelight thrown on me when
appear at the balcony"
I'VE ain't 90 no ilmelight. miss.
but think we could get you a
a ships blue light" replied the oblig-
ing manager. and to this the lady
agreed.
The lad who went to the shop to
buy the blue light brought back a
signal rocket, which was given ia
him by mistake. The prompter took
the rocket in good faith.
fsomeo--He 1ests at scars who
never felt . wound.
Outlet appears. Prompter lights
match.)
"But, soft! What light through
yonder window breaks?"
(This was the match lighting the
fuse.)
ARISE. fair sum-"
The sun. or rather the rocket. did
rise. with q terrific hiss. Juliet was
knocked on the balcony. the fly bor-
ders were set on fire. and the theatre
was filled with q sulphurous smoke
while the audience. which was for
tunately q small one. made stam-
pede to the doors.
Since then Romeo and Juliet" has
always been looked upon in thai
town as a dramatic work that could
not be witnessed without persona
danger.--London Express.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-07-14

scientists have found IN a cave In
switzerland bones Of men, who lived
100000 years ago. when ife was In
constant danger from wild beasts. To-
day the danger. as shown by A. w.
Brown Of Alexander. Me-, Is largely
nom deadly disease. IF Il had not
been for DIR. Kings New Discovery.
which cured me, 1 could not have
l'ved, ne writes. suffering as did
rom q severe lung trouble and stub
BORN cough" To cure S'ore Lungs.
Colds obstinate Coughs. and prevent
fneumonia,. Its the best m Medicine on
ea~h. SOC and si.00. Guaranteed by
Sperrs Drug store. Trial bottle
free.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-07-14
VANDIVER is GUILTY.
Judge Dantzler Imposed IA Five-Year
Sentence OH Him.

Walhalla, July 9.-The case or
Cleo and Dewitt Vandiver for the
murder OF Mann Phillips went to the
jury at 1890. Judge Dantzler in
structed the jury to write a verdict Of
not guilty as to Dewitt Vandiver. AZ
ter the jury had deliberated for near
ly three hours they rendered their
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-07-14

the following should be entitled to
the blue ribbon. 1t happened in the
place whore mud originated.
A man was walking along the
roadside one summer day and noticed
fairly good looking hat ont in the
road. Reaching out with his cane. ne
gave 1t cut and was startled to hear
voice exclaim: Here, what the
duce are you doing?"
Then he made the astonishing dis
covery that the owner of the head
piece was under the hat. UP to his
ears In mud.
Great heavens!" exclaimed the
man who had hit the hat "Ts that
mud as deep as that?"
"Deep?" cried the victim. "why
man alive. I'm standing on a load OF
hay!"-Idppincott's.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-07-14

of people with symptoms of kid
ney or bladder trouble could realize
their danger they would without loss
or time. commence taking Foley's
Kidney Remedy. This great remedy
stops the pain and the irregularities,
strengthens and builds up these or
gans and there is no danger of
Bright's disease or other serious dis
order. Do not disregard the early
symptoms. w. w. Sibert.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-07-14

nsnhsrs Of Coprcs Arc Being Be-
e@ed, by Appllcants for tho POSI-
usus Of supervisors and Enumer-


Msmbsss OF congress from South
Carolina. and elsewhere are having
the very life dosgsd out Of them in
consequence Of the hordes Of appii-
canta for census supervisors and emu
msrAtors.
Months ago. when the census bill
wa flrst taken vp for discussion by
congress. prospective applicants all
over the country thought II q good
time to have their names annexed to
the government pay rool. Some Of
them lost little time In acQuainting
their respective congressman with
this fact. and the result is that some
Of the members are at their vita
end to know how to stave or more
applicants.
The Democrats throughout the
country have been told that they are
g. have fair consideration In the Sc
lection Of supervisors. and that II .
certain district is represented In con-
orsss by Republican. . supervisor
of that faith viii be appointed. and
5ust the opposite n the district hap
pens to b represented by . Demo-
erat. That does not seem to be q
good plsr.. however. for not . few
senators have been asking whether
- not they are TO be sliminatd In the
oslection ef these omcials. Appar-
eotIy u = one time when the men,
b<rs of ths lower house have It al
their way.
Rspresentative Livingstone. OF
0oorgia. the ranking Democrat on
IA house appropriations committee.
oeatet that II the Democrats got any
thing good from the distribution OF
oalost, In the compiling Of the next
census they must night for IT,. In
TACT he said that he had already ad-
viesd his Georgia constituents to
"nsht for st. before the president II
they were In earnest In wanting these
placed. because that would probably
bs tho only way they could land them.
Another Southern congressman
Adamson. OF Georgia. said that he
didn't think the Democrats would
have much Of a show; in fact that Il
would be no more reasonable to ex-
pect consideration Of the president In
this matter than II would be to ask
him 10 ignore Republicans and ap-
point Democrats for other ofices.
Supervisors will receive $500
straight salary. and. In addition. will
b paid at the rate OF 81 for each one
thousand Of population Ia their re-
srective districts. The work will not
cover very long period OF time. and
as the actual labor OF counting the
people and securing other data will
tsvolve upon the enumera.ors. It will
b. comparatively easy task for the
supervisors. The worst worried men
now are the congressmer. who are
trying to satisfy their hungry constit-
uenta
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-07-14
"A Night Riders Raid.

"The worst night riders are calo-
mel. croton oil or aloes pills. They
raid your bed to rob you Of rest. Not
so with DR.. Kings New Life Pills.
They never distress or Inconvenience,
but always cleanse the system, curing
Colds, Headache, Constipation, Ma
laria, 25c. at Siberts Drug Store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-07-14

'Delay In taking Foleys Kidney
Remedy II you have backache, kidney
or bladder trouble, fastens the dis
ease upon you and makes cure more
difficult. Commence taking Foley's
Kidney Remedy today and you will
soon be well. Why risk serious ma
lady? w. w. Sibert.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-07-14
Why She Opened the Letter.

Willis-I'm sorry your wife opened
that business letter l sent you, Har-
ris. You told me that she never
opened your letters.
Harris-She doesn't, as a rule, Will
lis bft, you see, you marked it "Pri-
vate."
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-07-14

*FOleys Honey and Tar not only
stops chronic coughs that weaken the
constitution and develop into con-
sumption, but heals and strengthens
the lungs. 1t affords comfort and re-
lief in the worst cases Of chronic bron-
chitis. asthma, hay fever and lung
trouble. w. W. Sbert.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-07-14

The Bachelor-Is Il true that YOU
are an advocate Of woman's rightsY
The Spinister-Yes. The Bachelor
Then you believe that every woman
should have a vote? The Sp'n.ster-
Oh. no, but 1 believe every woman
should have a voter-Chicago Newx.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-07-14

Everyone would be benefited by
taking Foley's OrinO Laxative for
stomach and liver trouble and habi-
tual constipation. 1T sweetens the
stomach and breath, gently stimulates
the liver and regulates the bowels and
Is much superior to pills and ordinary
laxatives. Why not try Foley's Orino
Laxative today? w. w. Sibert.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-07-14
Tortured On u Horse.

*"For ten years I couldn't Tide q
horse without being in torture from
piles" writes l.. s. Napier, of Rugless
KY. "when all doctors and other rem
edies failed, Bucklen's Arnica Salve
cured me- Infaliible for Piles, Burns
Scalds, Cuts. Boils, Fever Sores. Ecze-
ma, Salt Rheum, Corns, 25c. Guaran
teed by Sibert's Drug Store
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-07-14

BY all means put an extra tax on
tobacco. 1t Is the object Of the Tariff
bill makers to put the cost Of gov
ernment on the poor man, and this
will hit him hard
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-07-14

Poverty may he no crime, but it
has its penalties just the same.
Italian proverb: a little truth
makes the whole lie pass.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-07-14
Why He Is Solid.

How can you tell he is solid with
the firm? Does he come in late and
go away early?"
mo; he comes in early and goes
away late. buffalo Express.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-07-14

'The best pills made are DeWitt's
Little Early Risers, the famous little
liver pills. They are small. gentle,
pleasant, easy to take and act prompt
Is. They are sold by All Druggists.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-07-14

verdict guilty of manslaughter
against Cleo Vandiver and a sentence
or five years in the penitentiary or
upon the public works was imposed.
There will be no appeal.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-07-14

After numbering Miss Sigel China.
man Leon Ling did not linger long.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-07-14

Considering that It's the unex-
pected that always happens. It's a
wonder we don't get to expect It.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-07-14
How's This for Mud?

OF all the yarns that ever came
down the line regarding deep mud,
the following should be entitled to
the blue ribbon. 1t happened in the
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-07-14
A STRONG ARGUMENT

The Sumter Door, Sash & Blind Factory,
]. w. McKeiver, Proprietor
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-23
ALoNZo BAILEY CASE
MAY COME UP AGAIN

Records in the case OF AIonzo Bailey
the now famous attack on the Ala
hama labor-contract law. are being
prepared in tina once Of Gen. r F.
Lyon. clerk Of the Supreme Court
preliminary to carrying the case be-
fore the United States Supreme Court.
The State Supreme Court has twice
declared against the contention OF the
assailauts. and have upheld the law;
the United States Supreme Court once
before had the case before 1t, but did
not render a decision on the law hold
ing that issue had not been brought
to its notice through proper chapnel.
The case is appealed. originally,
from the Montgomery city Court. and
involves the constitutionality OF the
Alabama law whereby q laborer can
he held to work out a debt un6ar nom
tract.
1t is contended that the provision
entails peonage. and IL violative OF
the Federal constitution in it's Four
teenth amendment. in that 1t denies
equal protection OF laws. that II sub
jects the laborer to involuntary serVt-
tude not in punishment OF crime.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-23
JURY ON A STRIKE
REFUSE TO BELIEVE TESTIMONY
OF LAW AGENT.
Ask Court to he Discharsed--Place No
Credenee In stories of Viola
ton Of Prohibition

n Mobile, July ga sensation was
created here today In the hearing of
the prohibition violation case against
Walter p. Johnston In the City Court.
when the foreman of the jury an
nounced that the entire body would
not believe the testimony of e. C..
Woodward, said to be Law and Order
League detective from Nashville, ana
who was the States principal witness.
unless his testimony was thoroughly
corroborated. and that 1t would be use
less for them to try other cases in
which he was the only witness.
The jurymen asked to be discharged
and the request was granted by the
court but attorneys for thes defense
stated that an agreement had been
reached with the solicitor In other
cases. as there were other witnesses
besides woodward, and the veniremen
were called back to their seats.
Another small sensation was caused
when Woodward said that he did not
know George Hoffman. one OF the de-
PENDANTS, and whose case was to be
tried after Johnston. Woodward had
sworn out the warrants against Hoff-
man.
Hoffman was thereupon dismissed.
Johnston was found not guilty.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-23
YACHT IS WRECKED
EDDIE u Is TORN BY HURRICANE
IN GULF,


Mobile. July 22.--tspecial) --capt.
Foster X. Hale. Jr.. has returned from
Biloxi. Miss. where he went 70 attena
the first days regatta Of the Biloxi
Yacht Club. He intended to enter the
fast Mobile cat, Eddie B. but that trim
little craft was wrecked yesterday
afternoon in the hurricane, while be-
ins towed from Pass Christian to the
scene OF the regatta
The boy of the Eddie B was torn
on and her boom cracked In three
places. The boat was in tow OF
bie launch. but the seas were 30 high
that the launch could not do anything
with the tow. and, according to Cap
tain Hale, they were fortunate enough
to crawl into Biloxi Harborss
Captain Hale says that the wind blew
a gale along the coast and several OF
the cat boats capsi..d DUR. during i the or rsr
one b,1 boat at Biloxi, the remainder
being anchored behind the Islands in
the sound and afraid to venture out.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-23

woman, and shall recommend 1t as
long as I i've" MRS. MAY FRY,
Lindley, Ind
One of the greatest triumphs of
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound is the conquering Of woman's
dread enemy - tumor. If you have
mysterious pains, Inflammation, ulcera-
ton or displacement, don't wait for
time to confirm your fears and go
through the horrorsofa hospital opera
tion, but try Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound at once.
For thirty years Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound, made from roots
ndherbs, has been the standard remedy
for female ills, and such unquestion-
able testimony as the above proves the
value of this famous remedy, and
should give confidence and hope to
every sick woman.
If you would like special advice
about your case write a cOniden-
tial letter to Mrs. Pinkham, at
Lynn, Mass. Her advice is free,
and always helpful.