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C. s. McNew Real Estate. Rents nd Loans. 106 Pine street 1o-S-u. Dr. Grandy uses Vitalized Air for painless extracting 2t1 i-2 Main. f Handsome line of Cut Glass to select from. E. L. Owen. Ills I'm.
 FOR RENT-One furnished front room for gentleman TOT pthe street
 l2-l-Gt. Oriental Hand Painted Ornaments Something new and medium in price pr o,an. His In Let us write your fire insurance. Pinchback Taylor. Insurance. Real Estate and Loans. 1lG l-2 Main street.
 tf Public StenoGrapher@We make l specially of circular letters also copy ing. Hicks Bldg. i2T i-2 Main
 12-3-lm. For a well scortcd stock of dolls and toys go to B l.. Owen. ills I'm
 Judge John M Elliott, who has been very sick was somewhat lhl- proved yesterday.
 Persons contemplating the erect ion of any building should consult with Mitchell Seligman. architect, Clt- Zens Bank Building. 1T. Dick Knox, who has been suffer ing with fever, was Letter yesteI- day{ and indications are that he will soon be,-out again.
 We make a specially of cleaning and pressing Ladies skirts. Ameri- can Excelsior Laundry company. tt Tom King is tue man to See when your buggy, wagon ar vehicle needs repairing. Work euaronteeo.
 If. WANTED-Several young ladies of refinement and who can be courteous and attentive Good pay and position permanent. Make application to pOstoffice box No. 3S6. 1Z-ll-3t The Royal -Neighbors of Amer ica are requested to be present at the hall on West Second avenue, Sat urday afternoon at two o'clock and meet Mrs. Mumtord. state deputy, and Mrs. Sheridan. district deputy Our 4Sc Pocket Knife Sale is on. Each Knife is a good K-Mas present We also carry full line of Robinson Sure Edge Pearl Handle Knives from $1.00 up Razors $1.50 up, Safety Raz- ors LOO up, and full line Of Scis- sors. We guarantee. Cleveland-Nat- thews Hdw Co.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-12-18

The most complete line of Iron Beds, Heaters, Cook Stoves and Ranges to select from. Prices as low as S consistent with honest Mef. chandising. Reap < Crawford Furnf. ture Co. ll.ls.lM.
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BRANDY AND O'DANIEL.

Dr. ]. C. ODaniel, who is a grad uate of Tulane Dental Department. has passed Louisiana and Arkansas Board of Dental Examiners and is now associated with Dr. Grandy in the practice of dentistry. l2-lS-6t
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Pine Bluff Mercantile Co.

People are shopping earlier in the day this year. Not only earlier in the Christmas season, but earl. fer in the day. At the Mercantile Store for example, many people had arrived at the opening Oi the store and practically completed their shopping by lO:5O or Il o'clock, taking leisure and using care in making selections of each article bought. The Mercantile Store will be open till 3 o'clock D. III. until the 2fth of December. After this date we will resume our regular closing hour, G:3O.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-12-18

See the Columbia 1000 Shot Air Rifles with safety on the trigger at SITS; also the little 22-Target Rifles, at $1.75. 50O-shot Air Rifles $1.25. one shot $1.00 at Observation-Disclosures Hdw Go.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-12-18

Our line of DaYenports and Rugs and Art Squares are head and shoul- ders above competition. Why? Be. cause of the way we buy them. Reap < Crawford Furniture Co. 11.1o-1m.
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LUTHERAN CHURCH.

East Sixth avenue and F1erida street. English Sunday school at 3 a. m.. German service at l0:4o d. m English service at 7:30 D. m. X cor dial invitation is extended to all.
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CARR MEMORIAL METHODIST.

Preaching at II a. m.. hy Rev. M, w. Manville, and at 1:33 n. m by J. D. Hammond, presiding elder, Sun day school at 9:45 a. m.. \. w. Mat welcome.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-12-18

Another car of vehicles just ar rived. All kinds and descriptions. It will be to your interest to see them before purchasing Fox Bros. Hdw. Co. 12-12-10t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-12-18

Are you a member of the Pressing Club of the American Steam Laundry Clothes kept in excellent condition for s1.0o per month. If
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-12-18

Buy your wife Madden Davenport for Xmas. 16 patterns to select from. You cen get advantage of oar plan of buying. Call and see> Reap < Craw. Nrd r11. e. q.
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Join the Pressing Club of the Amer ican Excelsior Laundry. It costs you $10o per month and you can have four suits pressed each month. If
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A scientific electric face massage. and manlcuring. make a speciality of resident work. Terms reasonable, Mrs L. D. Lifts, e1s w. 5th ave. o. ?. 656. 11-27-1m
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Nothing better for Xmas gift tha1 | beautiful Art Square, our speciality. Beauutful Oriental and Floral pat. terms. Prices extremely low. Reap < Crawford Furn. Co. If.
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If you get him pocket knife. be sure you get him a good one. We have the old reliable, Joseph Rodgers and I. X. l.. Fox Bros. Hdw. Co.
 12-12-10t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-12-18

We make specially of cleaning and pressing ladies and gentlemen suits and guarantee our work. White Star Laundry. If
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-12-18

Brass Hanging Baskets and Brass vardineres. B. l.. Owen His Inn
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wherein good eating predominates is to be had in the greatest plenty at the store of SMART & RICHEY. We have provided against any possible contingency by laying in the finest stock of choice food products that ever gladdened housekeeper' heart. Tn staple and fancy goods we can meet any demand.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-03-24
COUNTIES WANT TO BORROW.
Sinking Fund Commission Has Re.
ceived Applications for Loans Az.
gregating $4,000.

Columbia, March 2O.-The State
sinking fund commission has applica-
tions from the various counties for
about $216.O00 in loans. Nearly ev-
erty county in the State applied to
the commission for money, many of
them being on account Of damages
done by the flood. In addition there
were also applications made by some
OF the townships in each county for
other loans. but the commission de-
cided that the counties should be sat-
ished first. and should there be q bal
ance the townships will then get their
money. From the large amount ap-
piled for by the counties it is doubt
ful If there will be anything left for
the townships as the money Is COM
ing i'm slowly this year.
The rate Of interest paid by the
counties is s per cent, and counties
applying after the first of March, un-
der law. are not considered. This cut
out a number of counties.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-03-24

Washington, March 17.-The long
awaited tariff bill was presented IN
the house today by Representative
Serene Payne Of New York, chair
man OF the ways and means commit
tee. An increase Of s40,000,000 to
$b0,O00,OO0 in the annual revenue of
the country. will, it is estimated. re-
suit from the changes proposed, MAX
Ing total of about $500, 100000.
The bill contemplates downward
revision with maximum and mini
mum provisions which impose an av-
erage maximum duty Of per cent.
In excess of the present tariff. The
recommendations made by President
Taft-that an inheritance tax be pro-
vided and that limited amount of
TOBACCO and sugar be admitted free
from the Philippines-arei included in
the bill. The measure also provides
for the issuance of Panama canal
bonds to the amount Of $4,000, 900
to reimburse the treasury for the ORR
ginal purchase Of the canal and re-
enacts the provision for the issue Of
treasury certificates, the amount be-
Ing increased from 800, 100000 to
$250.000,000. The bill was referred
to committee.
Some of the salient features of the
bill follows
An additional duty of / cent per
yard is placed on mercerized cotton
fabrics with a small additional duty
on lappets and an increased duty on
stockings fashioned and shaped Who'll
ly or in part on knitting machines
Coffee is on the free list; tea is tax
ed cents per pound, and 9 cents
when brought i'm from other than the
producing country
Iron ore is on the free list. a re-
duction from the present rate Of 40
cents ton. The duties on manufac-
lures of iron and steel are materially
reduced
Hides are on the free list and
duties on manufactured leather are
reduced, and shoes are reduced 4Ol
per cent.
Lumber and timber duties are cut
In half.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-03-24
JUDGE PRINCE ILL.
Stricken With Paralysis i'm Right Side
Physicians Are Doubtful.

Anderson, March 21.-while Dress
ing for breakfast this morning at 8: 3e.
o'clock, Judge George e. Prince,
judge Of the Tenth circuit. was strick--
en- with paralysis, which has affected
his entire right side. His condition
tonight is considered quite serious by
the attending physicians, but they ars>
not able yet to give out any opinion
as to the outcome of the streke.
Judge Prince has been circuit Judge
Tor one term and was elected at the.
recent session of the general assem-
bly, for another term. He is Sc years
old, and up to now has been in excel
lent health. He was out yesterday
and did not complain. Tonight Judge
Prince is able to articulate slightly
and is able to move slightly his right
arm and right leg. He is scheduled to-.
open court at Abbeville tomorrow
morning, but Chief Justice Pope and
Gov. Ansel have been advised of hiss
inability t. be present.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-03-24
An inheritance tax is provided. es.
nmated to bring in $2O,O00.OOO.

An inheritance tax is provided, es-
timated to bring in $4,000. 600.
There is to be reciprocal free trade
with the Philippines, with a limita-
tlon on the amount of sugar and to-
oacco annually to be imported. Re-
ciprocity with Cuba continues.
The internal revenue tax on CIGAR
cites is increased from SO to $3.50
and from 81 to $3.50 per thousand
seer and whiskey are not touched
Nails. wire, hardware, tools, etc.
are reduced.
Sugar is reduced 5-1oO of a cent
per pound.
The cheaper grades of wool are re.
duced.
Iallow, cotton seed oil and works
OF art more than 20 years old are
placed on the free list.
The tariff on boots and shoes is re-
duced 40 per cent. and other leather
manufactures in proportion. The pot
terry schedule remains about the
same, but the duties on window and
plate glass OF the smaller sizes are in
creased, while the duties on the larg-
er sizes are reduced. The tariff on
wool of the first and second class.
used principally in clothing, is not
disturbed, but on wool of the third
class, known as carpet wool. it is re-
duced onthe cheaper grades. The rec
ommendation for placing wood pulp
on the free list and reducing the
duties on print paper with certain
restrictions, made by the Mann COM
mittee Of the house, are Incorporated
in the bill.
The duty on refined sugar is re-
duced 5-10O Of a cent a pound and
on dextrin 1-2 cent a pound. A re-
duction Of cent a pound is also
made in the duty on starch, with the
exception Of potato starch. Zinc ore
Is assessed J. cent per pound for the
zinc contained. The tariff on pig iron
is reduced from 81 to $3.50 per ton.
The principal increases are made
in the duties on lemons, cocoa and
substitutes for coffee, coal tar dves.
gloves and coated papers and litho-
graphic prints.
The new tariff bill is ,nodo o,, ,
iiaAiiiium ana minimum basis, with
the provision that the maximum rates
are not TO go into effect until 60 days
aiter the passage of the bill Recip-
rocity provisions are contained i'm tha
paragraphs assessing duties on btu
mlhous coal and coke and agricul-
tural implements. by which these ar-
ucles are given entry free of duty
when imported from countries which
permit the free importation of these
articles from America.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-03-24

face brick work, the large balconies
on each side Of the building, each
contribute to its finish.
The members of the court house
commission have wrought we'll for
their county, and are receiving the
approval of the citizens. Mr.. r. w.
McLendon, as chairman, has
given his close personal super
vision to every part of the work.
and has not spared time nor
service to see that the work be of the
best order. and. completed. it might
stand the most critical test. The
members of the commission are: r.
W. McLendon, chairman; w. A..
James; A. M. Lee. ]. a. Thomas, J..
r. Segars.
1T is expected that every part of the
county will be represented on this oc-
.casion, and Bishopville is prepared to
entertain the largest gathering Of it's
history thus far. Among the dlsting-
uished visitors will be: Governor NJ
F. Ansel. Judge Ernest Gary. Asso-
ciate Justices e. B. Gary and c. A.
Woods. Judge j. 8. Wilson. of the 3rd
circuit; the Hon. r. s. Whaley, Ex-
Judge r. o. Purdy. the Hon. r. I.
Manning. the Hon. NJ. L. Smith, the
Hon. II. F. Wilson, Senator T. d. Nc
Keithern, Major Marion Moise r. d.
Lee, Solicitor p. H. Stoll. E. c. Dem
mis- and T. ]. Kirkland.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-03-24
Mr.. SWEARINGEN'S IDEA.
THE STATE SUPERINTENDENT
OF EDUCATION.
Says He is Opposed to Compulsory
Education-WOuld Let Each Com
munity Settle the Matter.

Columbia, March 2o.-Mr. ]. f
Swearingen, the new State Superin-
tendent of Education, who is a man
OF decided views and. originality. is
not an advocate Of compulsory edu-
cation, as it has been urged on the
legislatures Of this State by its ablest
and most persistent adherents. Mr..
Swearingen is local optionist when
1t comes to compulsory education.
What is the sense" said ne today.
of enacting a general compulsory
education law in this State when
there is no way that can be worked
out now Of providing the proper
schools for the children after YOU
make provision for compelling them
to attend school? The school statfs-
tics of the State show that In some OF
the counties the average school term
Is eleven 10 twelve weeks, in spite of
the fact that there are plenty of chill
dren OF school age to attend Some
districts in the State are financially
and otherwise ready for such a sys-
tenn, but others are not, and it would
be foolish to force the system on
those sections not ready and which,
do not want it.
Il favor local option system. n
law should be passed allowing any
school unit or aggregation of units,
aggregation Of districts or townships,
or even counties. to choose the sys-
tenn by vote. And each Of these units
should have charge of enforcing the
law and arranging the details of the
system, providing the finances by 10
cal taxation. Richland, i should
Judge, would be ready for such a sys-
tenn. and possibly some of the upper
| counties"
II certainly do not advocate COM
pulsory system for any class" said
he in answer to another question, 'Tc
has been argued that compulsory ed
ucation should be provided for the
mill pepole TO tie exclusion of other
classes OF people: think such law
would be discrimination that would
| not only be unjust but very unwise-
The mill mangements would oppose il
and the consequent friction brought;
about would result in more harms
than good. The only real difference.
there is in this State between milf
people and people who live on the
farms is that the former live toseth-
er and the latter separated. For prac-
tically all the mill operatives in this
State come from the farms'
| Mr.. Swearingen comes much nearer
being a compulsory education advo--
cate than his predecessor, Mr.. o. B.
Martin, but it is far cali from the
ideas Of Mr.. Swearingen to those Of
the compulsory education advocates
Of the State generally. Mr.. Swearin-
gen likes the North Carolina and Vir-
ginia laws on the subject.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-03-24
DIED FROM OVER-HAz;NG
Alcged ''Tattler" Hung by Ankles
From Tree and Dirs


Indianapolis. Ind. March 21.-Of-
ncers today began an investigation OF
the death by hazing of Charles Stfu-
son, pupil of the White School in
White County. Stinson, il is ALLEGED
was strung up by the ankles to a SAN
ing near the school and left hanging
So long that he died a few hours aftoy,
he was taken down. Several teachers
OF the school had been driven away
ny unruly pupils. A few DAYS ago 3.
new teacher was employed He was
more determined than his predeces~
sors and whipped several rebellious
boys These castigated pupils alleged
that Stinson tattled and thus caused
their humiliation.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-03-24

rect access to the grand Jury room, Is
an apartment for women, comfort
ably and very neatly furnished. The
petit jury rooms are placed In ma
zanine floor and are reached by stair
ways leading directly from the right
and left Of the judges bench, and
may be entered only by this way.
The space betweeen these rooms is
specifically intended for sleeping
apartments for the jurors in the case
OF long elaboration. Each jury room
Is comfortably fitted up and is sepa-
rated from the court room by several
doors and one story OF building.
The court room Is the most attrac-
tive part OF the building. It is well
lighted and thoroughly ventilated. In
design q. IN Colonial The walls are
tastefully decorated, the wainscoating
Is marble. with cornices and pilaster rs.
beautiful In effect. The bar rail, the
judges desk. the jury boxes and wit
ness stand are all worked. out in
metal. and though decorated are sub
stantial. The floors within the bar
and bench are covered with the best
cork carpet. while that leading to the
main entrance are covered with rib
bed rubber. The stairs leading to the
Jurors rooms have treads of ribbed
rubber. fitted with brass strips. The
court room outside Of the bar is
equipped with opera chairs and has
a seating capacity Of three hundred,
the incline floor making any seat de-
sirable. The floors Of the corridor,
portico and terrace above the base
ment are Of art tiles. and all Of the
halls have wainscoating Of several
feet. This Is Of heavy one-inch thick
tile. red imported. and in effect is
attractive and durable. The base Of
the first floor Is marble. while all
basement floors are OF concrete and
cement. The trimmings throughout
is done In part in oak, finished in
weathered stain, and pine, flnishe' In
like manner. All plastering is attrac-
tive. painted and artistically deco
rated. Outside cement walks lead up
to every entrance. and the square has
been beautifully laid off. and will be
planted In shrubbery and grasses
Perhaps the court house is most i'm
posing from the front approach. The
steps are of granite. with massive
Duttresses on each side. each OF which
IL surmounted with heavy electrolier
AZ the front door are four plasters
ana -four large stone columns, with
the call balcony Immediately over the
main door. At each end of the build
Ing are stairways leading to the sec
ond floor and the easements. In de .
tails the building Is thing of art and
beauty. The terra Gotta cornices, the
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-03-24
new TARIFF LAW.
REVISION MEASURE INTRO,
DUCED IN THE HOUSE.

Ihe Bill Provides for Maximum and
minimum Rates and While MANY
More Changes are Made it is Diff.
erent In No Important Respect
From the Dingley Tariff Law
Believed 1t Will Produce More
Revenue Than Present Law.
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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-07-08
COAL INQUIRY is STARTED.
Commerce Commission Opens Invest
qations of Roads and Qnaratars.

Commerce Commission Opens Investi-
cations Of Roads and Operators.
Chicago, July S.-Because the coal
business in this as we'll as other middle
western states is alleged to be in such
a demoralized condition, the Interstate
commerce commission has started an
investigation into the relations of coal
carrying roads and the coal operators.
The commission, several months ago,
appointed Rush G. Butler of Chicago.
as special attorney to investigate con-
ditions here. preparatory to the hearing
which has Just begun.
1t has discovered, it Is said, that the
general commercial depression has
been partly responsible for the bad
conditions which prevail and the slump
in production, there is some reason to
believe that the railroads are in a
measure responsible also. 1t appears
from Investigations that have been
made that railroad companies have
iDeen using pressure CT some ce the
coal operators to- get their coal for
less price per ton than it actually costs
to mine It. Using one such contract
as basis they have, 1t is said, forced
all the other operators along their lines
to sell them coal at the came rate. :
Another thing which is said to mill
tate againSt the operators is the fact
that roads like the Chicago, Milwaukee
q st. Paul and the Illinois Central.
own subsidiary coal companies and can
make the price to suit themselves. 1t
Is pointed out that the price Of COM
mercial coal is fixed by the price paid
by the railroads.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-07-08
REFLECT ENDEAvoR OFFICERS.
Founder of Christian Endeavor"
Greeted With Housing Welcome.

st. Paul, July s.-Even his unan-
imous reelection as official head OF
all the Christian Endeavorers In the
world was not more enthusiastic an
endorsement of his great work than the
welcome which greeted Rev Francis Il.
Clarke. az he stepped from his train at
st. Paul. to attend the International
meetings. Thousands of Endeavorars
from all parts of the world cheered
Justify as he walked thru the union
station with kindly faced little wom-
an in black leaning affectionately on
his arm. Mrs. Clarke received an ova-
tlon scarcely less notable than that
paid her husband and both had .if-
ficulty In making their way thru tho
crowds to the waiting automobile
which hurried then, to headquarters.
Endeavorers pay the same compliment
TO their officers as DR.. Clarke. and each
in turn was reelected for another
term William shaw continues as sec
retary. II. N. Lathrop as treasurer,
Prof. Amos r. Wells ns editorial sec
retary. George r. Graf as publicaa on
manager. and minor officers in the old
order.
The attendance Is already In excess
of 10000 and incoming trains are
crowded with additional delegations.