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The San Francisco call., 1909-12-21

WE WILL DELIVER
||APIANOFOR$ $1O|
If You Will Agree to Pay Sc a
Month Until You Have Paid /
! a Balance of S140 or $3.50 /
We have been so thoroughly sue
cessful in. our BOND SALE that the
manufacturers we represent have
wired us TO continue it and advise us
cars of pianos to us as fast as steam
\ Will bring them. We have on the
rails now eleven cars in addition to
the several that have reached us in
the last few days. so that from now 3
on we Will be able to take care of
our patrons to better advantage
than we have been able to do in the
last week Thus far the railroads
,
shipments fast enough to supply the E
enormous demand on us, and it is
for this reason, together with the
requests of the manufacturers, that
we have concluded to continue the
sale until the first of the year. and
in this way enable all holders of d
BONDS to select their pianos for
Christmas.
ALL KINDS OF CREDIT CHECKS 4
tpE GnOn
Our Instructions from the facto-
ries now permit us to accept lin part
payment of any new piano in our
stock. not only the Piano Bonds
issued by the Piano Manufacturers
Advertising Bureau. but any other
Bonds. Credit Certificates. Purchase
Checks. Merchandise Orders; or any (
other form of Merchandise Due
Bill issued by any reputable busi-
ness house in San Francisco San
Jose, Stockton, Sacramento, Fresno,
Hanford or Bakersfield California f
and Reno, New: and, in addition to
these we are also authorized to ac-
cept the Credit Checks of any OF. the
pianos; and any of these various
forms of Certificates will be ac-
cepted at face value up to $4,000 r
even at our extremely low Eastern
prices at which every piano. on our
floor is marked.
ALL PIANOS SOLD AT EASTERN Is
FACTORY PRICES
Owners of these Certificates. no
matter by whom they are issued, are 3
able to obtain of us pianos for sl59.
S169 and $175--the same pianos that q
other dealers are compelled to ask
almost double the money for; and,
Knowing this to be true, we are in i
hopes that all intending purchasers
will go to the other stores and get a
their prices then come and investi-
gate our prices and satisfy them
selves as to the truth of this asser-
ton.
WE WILL DELIVER A PLANO h
FOR SO
Come and select your piano and
make any size payment. You may
pay as low as $40 on it, and we will
deliver IL at once, and the balance
may be paid at the rate of 5000
month, and the purchase price IS the d
same as il you paid all cash, for the
on our pianos-the lowest possible
price at which piano may be sold
and the prices are the same as those
at which the same pianos are sold in
the East Come in at once and make
your selection and we viii deliver ii
as soon as you want
CLARK WISE & COL
zss GRANT AVENUE, Opp. White House
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-12-08
The WATCHMAN AND SOUTaRON. DECEMBER g. 1909

II Is practicable special visitors to
the city are asked to the campus to
address the students. During Fair
Week the boys were much Impressed
by the visit Of President Taft VINO
addressed the students on the cam
pus.
Phases Of University life include
the Glee Club. musical organi1a-
tion composed Of several students
and the minstrels likewise organized.
Entertainments are given for the
benefit Of athletics and for other
good causes at the University.
In the life Of the student the study
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-12-08

Of the Bible Is not forgot for there is
Young Mems Christian Association
we'll organized and in fiourishing
condition. Speakers Of note are Sc
cured from time to time to deliver
sermons to the young men in the as
sociation and to visitors to the Uni
versity.
In other lines the University is con-
stantly building.
New. courses in engineering and a
special course in road construction
have been recently added. The
Princeton plan has been adopted by
which students are brought into close
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-12-08
FIGHT NEAR SAN FRANCISCO.
riace selected For Jeffries- johnson
Mill.

New York, December 2.-The fight
Tor the heavyweight championship of
the world between James j. Jeffries
and John Johnson will be held In
California, in the vicinity of San Fran
cisco on July 4, 1910, and will be
staged by "Tex" Richard, of Nevada,
and John j. Gleason, of San Fran
cisco. Their bid of $1O1,00O and two
thirds of the moving picture privi-
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-12-08

*The greatest danger from in
huenza Is of its resulting in pneu-
monia. This can be obviated by using
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, as it
not only cures influenza, but counter
acts any tendency of the disease to-
wards pneumonia Sold by w. w.
Sibert
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-12-08

contact with the members Of the fac
ulty by the plan of faculty advisers.
The student body is divided into
groups for this purpose. The parents
at home are kept in close touch with
the students by means of monthly
reports.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-12-08

leges to the contestants was formally
accepted during stormy meeting at
Hopoken, N. j., late today 1t is be-
iieved the fight will represent more
cash than any other fight in the his
tory Of the prize ring.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-12-08

"A sprained ankle will usually dis
apie the injured person for three or
TOUR weeks. This is due to lack of
proper treatment. When Chamber
iain's Liniment is applied a cure
may be effected in three or four DAYS.
This liniment is one of the best and
most remarkable preparations in
use. Sold by w. w. Sibert.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-12-08
Nominations.

Each and every person entering the
contest must be nominated on one of
the Nomination Blanks published in
both the Watchman and Southron and
the Daily Item. The nomination
counts as 1000 votes, but only one
nomination will be credited to per-
son.
In each issue of the Watchman and
Southron and the Daily Item will be
published ballot which is good for
the number of votes specified on the
ballot.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-12-08
How to Obtain Votes.

Every new subscriber paying in ad-
vance, will be credited for each dollar
paid, 200 votes. Every old subscriber
paying up back dues will be credited
for each dollar paid 100 votes, and on
each dollar paid in advance 200 votes.
No votes will be given on payments of
less than SI.oo. Every person or firm
that brings or sends an order for ad-
vertising or printing and pays for same
in advance will be entitled to 100 votes
for each dollar paid. For money paid
on accounts SO votes will be allowed
tor each dollar paid, if money is
brought or sent to this office. No
votes will be given for money paid
collector.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-12-08
Conditions and Prizes.

The $500 Piano, the grand prize of
this contest, will be given to the SUBJ
scriber or nominee of subscriber of
the Watchman and Southron or Sum-
ter Daily Item receiving the greatest
number of votes in this contest. No
matter where you live you are eligible
to enter this contest.
One $50 Gold Watch, either Gentle
mans or Lady's size, as the winner
may select, will be awarded to the per-
son, not resident of the City of Sum-
ter. receiving the next largest number
of votes.
One $50 Gold Watch, either Gentle
mans or Lady's size, will be awarded
to the person resident of the City of
Sumter. receiving the next largest
number of votes.
The contest for the Grand Prize, the
$500 Piano, is open to all readers of
The Watchman and Southron or The
Sumter Daily Item. 1t can be won by
resident of Sumter, Lee or Clarendon
County, or some other County. One
Gold Watch as a special second prize
to be contested for By non.residents
of the City of Sumter, while the other
is a special second prize to be contest
ed for by residents of this city.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-12-08

thai the eblasbem
but wHlnt
supply o Vhg which
pd advertising
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-12-08
ms Monday, Nov. 29th and Closes February 2

Want the Piano? 1t is you comply the Easv
Conditions and Make the proper Effort
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-03-27
Maryland Selections.

Maryland in Prose and Poetry" is
the title of an interesting $50 page
volume OF prose and poetical selections
from Maryland and its history, prepared
under the auspices of State and county
school officials by Messrs. E. M. Noble
and E. 7. Tubbs, of Denton, Md, as
sisted by Representatives from every
county in the state.
The book is of much interest to the
general reader. as well as being adapted
to the use of teachers and pupils in the
schools.
The range of selections is broad, and
they embrace scores of poems and prose
extracts not readily accessible in many
instances, and which relate to every
county in the state.
Our county is well represented in the
volume by subject or author. numerous
references being to men and events of
this county.
The book may be obtained from P.
ID. Cottingham & Co., Snow Hill. Md,
price, seventy-five cents.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-03-27

MIR. Howard Jarman attended ban
quet in Wilmington last week. given by
the railroad officials to their employees.
which was most enjoyable affair. he
says.
Mrs. Annie Powell has been visiting
in Delaware.
The CULLEN Bros. made trip down
to the James River, looking at wood
lands.
The Ocean City base ball team Is or
ganized. in practice and ready for
challenges. Our Berlin invincibles had
better be getting into shape If they
expect to keep the belt.
The work on the fish pounds is going
forward rapidly, and the fishermen are
gathering from all quarters. We hope
the seasons catch will be more than
satisfactory, as it means SO much to
many families and Ocean City too.
Our new jeweler, MIR. Benson, is an
expert photographer, as evidenced by
his many artistic views in and around
Berlin. He is also taxidermist, and
the pelican shot by Capt. Carey may be
seen in his window handsomely mounted,
also two teal ducks and young squirrel
are samples of his handiwork
Among the sick are Mrs. Ellen Robins,
Mrs. Annie Powell, Mrs. Collins. Mrs.
George Scott, Miss Minnie Jones. Mrs.
Orlando Harrison. Mr.. George Harrison
and other grip sufferers.
A stock company has organized con-
sisting of the CULLEN Bros. and the
merchants of Berlin, to build and equip
flour mill here. Our mill lately de-
stroyed represented large and inn
portant industry. and we welcome with
satisfaction its restoration and hope
soon to be eating bread made Of the
''just right -four"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-03-27
Maryland Day Exercise.

The Maryland Day exercises in the
High School were greatly enjoyed by
all present. The entire school met in
the assembly room and the following
interesting program was carried out.
Song, America" by the school.
Composition, Historical Events on
Maryland Soil-Margaret Straughn.
Reading. The Charter of Maryland
Miss Elizabeth Richardson.
Recitation, Tench Tilghman's Ride
Jessie Townsend.
Composition, Maryland's Contribution
to American Literature-Grace Shay.
Song. Columbia the Gem of the
Ocean, by the school.
Reading, Where Washington Resign
ed his Commission-Ella Whaley.
Recitation. Annabel Lee-Elizabeth
Jones.
Reading, The Burning of the Peggy
Stewart Lena Hancock.
Composition, Maryland Industries
Newell Corddry.
Several well rendered recitations by
Miss Julia Purnell, Mr.. Braxton Rich.
ardson and Miss Leila Vincent. Of
Georgetown, Del. followed and the
program was concluded by the singing
of Maryland. My Maryland. by the
school.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-03-27
A PROSPECT
FOR BIC CROP
Probably The Largest Acreage
Of Potatoes Ever Planted
On Peninsula.

From the statistics gathered by the
different railroad companies especially
the New York, Philadelphia & Norfolk.
this season will see the largest acreage
of potatoes ever planted on the PENN
sula. Not only in Virginia, but all over
the Eastern Shore come reports that
every farmer and trucker is preparing
to put in two or three times his acreage
in both kinds of potatoes. II would APP
pear from these reports that if the sea-
son is favorable the railroads will have
large business hauling these potatoes
to market.
The New York. Philadelphia & Nor
folk has had their potato expert through
the South for the past three weeks
looking over the situation there and
making an estimate of the amount of
the crop. This is done for two reasons,
the first to give some idea of the pre-
paration necessary in the way of cars
necessary to move the crop, much of
which comes over this road on its way
north and west. and also to furnish in
formation to the growers on the PENN
sula as to what they may expect in the
way of competition from their South
ern brothers.
The railroad people are of the opinion
that the crop in the south will be the
largest for many years past, and as the
crop goes in ahead of ours, it may
make quite difference in our market
conditions. Taken as whole the rail-
road people are somewhat afraid the
potato business will be overdone this
year. provided the season is favorable
one.
The good prices obtained for the
potato crop last year. this winter has
been big incentive to truckers to en-
gage more largely in the growing of
potatoes than ever before.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-03-27
LOCALS.

Mr.. John C. Short has been i'll this
week and unable to attend to business.
Miss Leila Vincent, OF Georgetown,
DEL, came last Saturday to visit rela-
tives here.
Miss Sallie Powell is visiting her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Powell,
at Ocean City.
Miss Cecile Townsend, of Newark,
spent Saturday and Sunday at the home
of Mr.. Gaylord Warren.
Mr.. A. E. Barnes returned from the
Peninsula General Hospital on Tuesday,
greatly improved in health.
There will be no services in the Pres
byterian Church tomorrow as it is Mr..
North's day at Stockton.
Mrs. J. Cannon Shortt has secured
the services of Miss Frampton. of Phil
adelphia. as milliner for this season.
Mr.. Jos G. Morgan has discontinued
tfic uietIhtie DuSiieSS HcESp anu Has
gone to Suffolk, Va, to secure a posi-
ton.
Rev. Ralph 7. Coursey will spend
Sunday in Snow Hill. and will preach in
Whatcoat M. E. Church both morning
and evening.
Mr.. C. A. Townsend, of Philadel-
phia, came home last week for short
visit to his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Jas.
p. Townsend.
Attention is called to the advertise
ment of Lacy Thoroughbred. the "fair
dealing clothier," Of Salisbury. See
editorial page.
Mr.. Edward Mumford was in town
this week in the interests of his en-
ployers, Messrs. Isaac Hamburger &
Sons. Baltimore.
Misses Mollie Townsend and Mil
dred Aydelotte returned last week from
an extended visit to Baltimore and
Dover, Delaware.
Rev. l.. A. Bennett will preach in
Bates Memorial M. p. Church tomorrow
Sunday at 1890 A. M. and 1880 p.
M. Trinity at $50 P. M.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-03-27

The case of G. Ernest Hearn and
Elijah C. Schockley VS.. Margaret D..
Purnell, which was carried to the Court
of Appeals. was decided by that Court
on Monday of this week. the Court of
Appeals affirming the decree granted
by the Circuit Court of Worcester
County, directing that all of the real
estate of which Isaac N. Hearn was
possessed at the time of his death, be
sold at public sale for the benefit of
the creditors of the said Isaac N. Hearn.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-03-27
Letter to Smith, Moore & CO..
Snow Hill, Md

Dear Sirs How two men differ N.
Avery, Delhi, N. Y, had two houses
painted two ways the houses alike,
same painter. different paints. One
paint gallons the other IL.
A dealer there who was selling the
l2-gallon paint, threw it out and put in
the 6-gallon paint.
Do you see why The less-gallons
paint cost less for the job by gallons
Of paint and days labor T; $40. rs for
paint and Sl2 to S24 for labor according
to painters wages 81 TO 81 day.
A dealer in paint at Malone, N. r..
was selling this 6-gallon paint, was
offered the l2-gallon paint for l5c. less
a gallon, and took it To make that
extra 15c. gallon, he saddles loss
of $50. rs to SS4.75 job on his custo-
mers. What if they find it out
The people had better look out for
that So. 70 or $34.75, whichever it is--
we don't know what painters day
wages are there.
The two paints are Devoe and another
sold at the same price by the gallon.
Will you figure out that l2-gallon paint:
what man can afford to pay for q
gallon of it?
The answer is (if you figure it rightl
taking wages 81 q day A man could
afford to put on that paint if somebody
pays him l2sc. gallon and. taking
wages 81 day, he must get $l.2l .
gallon.
Yours truly,
rs +. w. DEVOE & co.
The Corddry Company sell our paint.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-03-27
To DRAIN THE
BIG SWAMPS.
And Turn Them Into Good Farm
LandS---P|an To Reclaim
5000 Acres.

With tract of 5000 acres, which is
now utterly useless, DIR. Frank M. Gum,
of Selbyville. DEL. believes he has q
fortune in his grasp, and will begin at
once to convert it into fertile truck
farms.
The tract is located on what is known
as the Cypress Swamp, now wet, low
and spongy area, which most men are
afraid to enter. Many lives have been
lost in the swamp and many persons
have been lost for days to be rescued
half starved and exhausted. The erst-
while swamp will be drained and turned
into farms. A government expert has
looked over the tract and pronounced
the plan feasible. The land has been
surveyed and DIR. Gum has bought out
the rights of Congressman Henry
Houston. of Millsboro DR.. c. r. Lay
ton, of Georgetown; and DR.. McCabe
and Henry Williams, of Selbyville.
The plan is to dig canal to drain
the swamp into the new canal and the
Maryland people are cutting near Ber-
lin into the Pocomoke River. In con-
junction with DIR. Gum, Congressman
Burton, of Lewes the Levy Court OF
Sussex County and the Town Commits
sioners have all become interested and
an effort will be made to place the
matter before Congress and the State
legislature.
The work of reclamation will begin
in the spring. In connection with the
Investigations an examination has also
been made of the Pocomoke River. in
Maryland, from Snow Hill to the Della
ware line, as possible outlet for the
drainage.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-03-27
MELBOURNE.

Mr.. and Mrs. James Dennis and son,
Earl, spent few days recently with
relatives at Wattsville, Va.
Messrs. Charlie and Johnnie Justice.
of Jenkins Bridge, Va, visited at the
home of their uncle, Mr.. VIM. Justice.
Saturday and Sunday.
Mrs. b. j Hall and sons. Johnnie and
Charlie, spent Sunday very pleasantly
with Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Johnson, at
New Church.
Mr.. L. ]. Reid made business trip
to Philadelphia, the first of the week.
Mr.. Harry Carmean, of Wattsville,
Va, visited this place Monday.
Mr.. John Andrew and grandson, of
Hopkins, Va, spent some time recently
at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Elisha
Taylor
We are glad to report Mr.. George
Reid convalescent after having been
sick few days with tonsilitis.
Misses Lille and Stella Watson and
MIR. Harry Carey visited the home of
Mr.. and Mrs George Philips Sunday.
Miss Florence L. Reid spent part of
last week at Stockton.
Miss Maggie Hall and Mr.. Dennie
Hill visited their friend, Miss Lizzie
Aydelotte, last Sunday.
sir. VIM. Birmingham. off Grceea.hhack-
vile, visited this place Monday.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-03-27
GIRDLETREE.

Messrs. Grover and Willie Rowley,
of Horntown, Va, spent Sunday with
their friend, Mr.. Paul Scarborough.
Miss Bertha Beauchamp spent Sunday
as the guest of her friend, Miss Mary
Scarborough.
Mrs. William ID. Straughn, of Snow
Hill, spent a part of last week at the
home of her mother, Mrs. Mary C.
Rowley.
Mrs. Fannie Murray has returned
home from visit to her daughter. Mrs.
Henry Bell, at Berlin.
Mr.. and Mrs. Goodman Dukes and
daughters spent Sunday at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. w. Onley, near the
bay.
Mrs. Kenney is spending this week
at Milford, Del.
Mrs. Zadok Selby has returned from
visit to her mother. Mrs. Diverty. at
Cape Charles. Va.
Mrs. Harris, of Snow Hill, spent a
few days last week with her cousin,
Mrs. Scott Richie.
Miss Bertha Richards was this week
called to the bedside of her mother,
who is very i'll at her home in Newark.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Pruitt, OF
Stockton. spent Sunday at the home OF
Mrs. Fruits brother. Mr.. Alonzo
Carter.
Mrs. J. P. Hancock is visiting her
mother, who is quite i'll at her home il
North Carolina.
Mr.. and Mrs. Scott Richie celebrated
the twenty-fifth anniversary of Their
marriage at their home, Friday evening,
March 10th, by entertaining the Ladies
Aid Society of the NJ. E. Church and a
few near relatives. The house was
tastefully decorated for the occasion
with plotted plants. Mr.. and Mrs Richie
received number of presents; among
them handsome silver service present
ed by the Ladies Aid Society. At ter
O'Clock refreshments were served, after
which the guests departed, wishing Mr..
and Mrs. Richie many more years OF
happiness. The out of town guests
were: Mrs. Howard Taylor and little
son, Miss Rose Porter, of Klej Grange,
Mrs. w. ID. Straughn, and Miss Mollit
Richie, of Snow Hill, niece of Mr.
Richie.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-03-27
SNOW HILL. ND. MAR. 81.
Local Readers. lOC. a Line

Ask your merchant for "Chief Bar
on" Cigar. Handmade, Havana filler.
Dress goods in all the seasons
shades and textures at Mrs. j. Cannon
Shorts.
For Sale-Ekey, Klondike and Candy
Strawberry Plants. Apply to J. b.
Smith, Snow Hill. t27-2t.)
Everything for the table can be
had at this store. Beef, Pork, Sausage,
etc. G. w. Wonnell.
Il am offering special values in black
taffeta silk. Fine quality and right
prices. Mrs. j. Cannon Short.
We have seldom before had so COM
plete stock of millinery at such rea-
sonable figures. Mrs. w. +. Dukes.
For sale SO egg CIPHER Incubator;
almost new excellent hatcher. See Mrs.
Mary Moehring, Public Landing, Spence.
Beautiful line of new neckwear
Just what you need to give dainty
touch to your new spring suit. Mrs. j.
Cannon Short.
Statesmen wanted to look after our
interest in Worcester and adjacent coun-
ties. Salary or commission. Address,
The Harvey Oil Co., Cleveland, Ohio.
We have beautiful hats in great
variety. ribbons, neckwear and dress
s goods. In short, everything you need
for your spring outfit. Mrs. w. F.
Dukes.
Wanted Reliable, energetic man to
sell lubricating oils, greases and paints
in Worcester and adjacent counties.
Salary or commission. The Swift Paint
Co., Cleveland. Ohio.
Two houses for rent in Salisbury,
I for sale, and one for rent. For full
cock, Salisbury. Maryland.
Our Easter Opening of millinery,
white goods and notions will occur Tues
day and Wednesday. March Both and
3lst. You are cordially invited to at
tend. Mrs. w. +. Dukes.
-Our Easter Opening will occur
Thursday and Friday, April LIST and %,
1909. You are cordially invited to at
tend. See our ad. in this paper for
further particulars. w. S. Dickinson
& Son, Pocomoke City, Md.
For Sale j: Canada geese, swan,
ducks, ornamental birds and waterfowl.
Buy Canadas now to raise decoys direct
from j. w. Whealton's Wild Water
Fowl Farm, Chincoteague Island. Va.
Wanted Mallards. wood-ducks, teal,
minks, foxes, raccoons, etc. State price
when you offer anything (20-2t)
Mrs. J. Cannon Short will hold her
Spring Opening next Tuesday and We'd
nesday, March 30th and 3lst. Come and
see her beautiful millinery display. If
you come you win buy. for there are
hats to suit everybody. Get your Easter
hat in time. This is an unusual oppor-
tunity to see beautiful display of up
to-date millinery. Mrs. Shortt has given
much time and thought to the selection
of these tasteful hats and she wants
you to see them. No need to go to the
city or out of town for your new spring
hat. You will not find any better styles
anywhere than at this store.