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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-11-10

Alleged excessive borrowings by our
speculative interests upon inflated
Yankee rails and industrials, and the
necessity of curtailing such accommo-
dation. have been cited as reasons for
marking up the Bank Of England rate
from 1-2 to per cent, even though
competent authorities here, like Mr..
Jacob H. Schiff. have put the amount
involved In such loans abroad at as
low as f2,000,0O0 or thereabouts. 1t
Is reassuring to know that such a
competent observer as Mr.. George
Paish. the editor Of the London Sta
tist, who is now in the United States,
has taken issue with the English
alarmists in their views of American
conditions. In wiring his paper last
saturday he decries the idea that the
financial position in the United States
Is dangerous, and with much force he
points out that those who, describing
the situation here as unsound, how
ever eminent they may be in Euro
pean finance and speculation, are
speaking of matters with which they
have not taken the pains to acquaint
themselves. He also directs attention
to the investment power of the Amer
lean people, arising from their saw
ingS, which he estimates at S5 ooO :
100000 or upward per annum, of
which large proportion has been go
ing into the securities Of sound cor
OratiOns.-Bradstreet
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-11-10
Not Entirely Useless.

The young Kindergarten teacher
was trying to impress upon her wee
charges the value of having the full
number of fingers bestowed upon
them by good Mother Nature. "Just
turn in all your fingers but one and
play that it is the only one you have.
Now what could any Of you do with
only one finger?" True to her expect
ations all looked down at their lone
digit In panic Of helplessness. But
Mickey Finn was not troubled for
long. AS he pondered the subject. a
great possibility dawned upon him.
"Shure an Oi cud sthick ut in tn Jam
an git SOON an nivver be throubled
wit tn rist av thim."
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-11-10
DISPENSARY CASES DEFERRED
Men Accused OF State Dispensary
Grating to Give Bail i'm Home
Counties

Chester, Nov. "a letter received
here this afternoon by Solicitor J. X.
Henry from counsel for Farnum.
Rawlinson, Black and Solomons.
against whom an order was secured
IN court here yesterday for swearing
out OF bench warrants to insure their
appearance at the spring term. makes
1t appear that Attorney Generally IN-
on has agreed to a modification of the
original order by which the defend
ants can each give $1,000 bond to the
clerk Of court in his home county and
have the same approved and forward
ed here without causing the defend
ants to come to Chester.
This is agreeable to Mr.. Henry and
so it Is supposed that Farnum, Black,
Rawlinson and Solomons will send
their bonds. A telegram received here
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-11-10
TRUTH TRIUMPHS.
Sumter Citizens Testify for the Pub.
lie Benefit.

truthful statement of a Sumter
citizen, given in his own words,
should convince the most skeptical
about the merits of Doan's Kidney
Pills. If you suffer from backache,
nervousness, sleeplessness, urinary
disorders or any form of kidney ills,
the cure is at hand. Read this:
E. w. Vogel, s. Main ST., Sumter,
). c.. says: Il had severe pains in
the small of my back for several
years and whenever l attempted to
stoop, my suffering was intensified
My back became very weak and on
several occasions [ was forced to give
up my work. My family physician
treated me without giving me any re-
lief from the awful pains in my back
and L then tried every known remedy
on the market but still failed to be
benefited. | at last read q testimO-
NAL regarding Doan's Kidney Pills
and was SO much impressed that /
procured box of this remedy at
China's drug store. After taking the
contents | was restored TO good
health and for that reason heartily
recommend Doan's Kidney Pills"
For sale by all dealers. Price SO
cents. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan's-a
take no other. No. 5.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-11-10
FOODSTUFFFS NOT SCARCE.
statement Refutes Some Recent De-
cIaratiOnS.

IN spite of the declaration that the
production Of food stuffs is not keep
ing pace with the growth of popula-
ton, the department of agriculture
has issued statement showing that
the United States is more than hold
ing its own in the task of feeding its
people.
The bureau Of statistics is authority
Tor the declaration that during the fis
cal year the imports of farm products
into the United States were valued at
$40, 100000, which was $4,000. 600
less than in 1906, and 1000, 900 less
than in 1907.
That the Ameican farmer is awak-
ening to The necessity for closer and
more intensive cultivation of his land
Is evidenced by the fact that during
seven years prior to 1900 more than
one half of the total imports in the
country consisted of farm products
In the nine years since 1900 much
less than one-half of the imports have
been products of the farms.
peculiar feature of the report l..
the fact that with the exception of
sugar, Of which the expectation from
Hawaii increased S12O0O,00O and
from Porto Rico $4,000, 900, there was
no increase in agricultural products
from any Of the dependencies of the
country. In fact there has been a
decided material decrease from the
nations insular possessions.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-11-10
\ FAIRY STORY.
"a Nan who Takes n DRINK Tries i'm
Vain To End a "Blind Tiger" i'm
Wilmington.

There Is a man in Wilmington who
mas tried, tried and tried to find a
"piind tiger in order to quench his
thirst, but so far his efforts to locate
an animal Of that description has
been in vain. He is a man who. in
the good old days" would take a
drink when he felt like it. Now it is
different. He cannot find drop of
ardent for sale in the city to quench
his thirst. This forces him to the
confession that there are few, if any
places in the city where whiskey can
be purchased.
This information has been impaired
TO Mayor McRae in an anonymous
letter and Is probably sent as a result
or an interview had with Mayor Nc
Rae few days ago by a representa-
tive of this paper relative to the num-
erous anonymous letters received by
the chief executive to the effect that
the prohibition law is being fagrant-
ly violated here. One can walk into
Mayor McRae's office most any time
during the day and see him reading
an interesting unsigned communica-
ton relative to the sale Of whiskey
in Wilmington. Some Of the writer's
say little of the stuff is being sold,
while others make bold the statement
that as much as ever is being sold
over the counters.
The letter from the thirsty one,"
referred to above, which is typewrit-
ten with a black ribbon, is as fol-
lows:
October 2S, 1909.
MIR. MacRae, Mayor, City.
Dear Sir: I beg to advise you that
1 am a man who takes a drink occa-
sionally and have known a few saloon
Keepers In this town quite we'll. and
since January 1st have tried my ut
most to find blind tiger without
success. Mind me that would not
inform on one If did find it, but all
this talk about the existence Of them
In any number seems to me to be
overdrawn.
Il wish to say. however, that the
beer now sold is nearer poison than
beer and some steps might justly be
taken to secure a sample which
should should be analyzed and If
found to contain too much alcohol or
poison all these places should be shut
p."-Wilmington Star.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-11-10

tidy gown for the Office. The skirt,
like most of It's kind. was plated, ris-
ing higher i'm the back than in front,
topped with deep hem Of the upper
portion The back and front portions
of the upper dress were cut i'm mar
row panel pieces that extended lit
Il over the plaitings and were out
lined with q narrow black banding
around the bottom up the sides and
over the shoulders. The neck was cut
In shallow V over which fell a frill
of cream chiffon, and the yoke was
of lace. The sleeves were Of the new
order. close fitting at the shoulder,
coming to the elbow. from which to the
banding was full pun OF the ma
terial, but for one of full figure an
deep cuff ornamented with rows Of
undersleeve of chiffon or silk close
fitting would be q better choice, as
the elbow puff Is apt to make the
waist look much larger. The hat was
a simple affair of black felt in mush-
room sailor shape decorated with a
velvet band and bow at the right side.
Over the gown in winter will be worn
one of the new princess coats of mix
ed tweed.
The new diagorals in worsted are
much liked and will be worn extern
sively this coming; winter For the
coat and skirt suit nothing is more
smart and up-to-date. One Of those
seen lately was in grey, machine
stitched and finished with big shawl
collar and cuffs of black velvet A
big black velvet hat was worn, trim
med with a grey and crimson wing.
The American tailors are expecting
a big vogue In the Zibelines for the
coming winter season. Those with
the panne effects and fecks of white
through them are very stylish hut try
ing to a, full figure.
Some of the most stylish tailor
mades are developed from the man
nish mixtures and perhaps for the
morning street suit are next to the
serges the most offered at the present
moment
Wide wales In all the new goods
are seen and the hopsacks and basket
weaves will be used to a large extent
Later for the dressy afternoons tall
ored costumes velveteens will be seen
as many offerings In this material are
now on tn counters Of the best shops.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-11-10
VOTES FOR WOMEN IN DENVER
Mistake to Give Them Suffrage I'm Col
Orado.

ut was decided mistake to give
women the right of the ballot" says
q woman politician Of Denver in Wo-
mans Home Companion for Novem-
Der. But now that they have it. in
my belief It Is as much the duty of a
woman to exercise that right as it =.
for her to observe her religious duties
or to take proper care of her home.
The average woman is better than the
average man. At least that is my OBJ
servtion. The average woman poll
tician Is as bad as the average man
politician-only she Is worse, II the
rank and file Of women would join in
concerted movement to unseat both
the professional man and the profess
sional woman politician. then the
right Of franchise vested In women
would prove a boon Of inestimab BILE
value.
Like many another woman, en-
tered politics with the idea of purify
ing the political atmosphere. Since
then 1t has been q constant struggle
Oh my part to keep my skirts clean.
1t Ia much the same thing as woman
marrying a man to reform him. In
nine cases out of ten he drags her
down to his own level instead Of being
lifted to hers.
Women. generally speaking vote
to please the men. There are those
who will take issue with this state
ment. but 1t Is nevertheless true. Per-
haps 1t may be- different in political
affairs, II that time should ever come,
but under existing conditions the wo-
men vote as the men suggest. Left
to themselves and uninfiuenced by the
men. the woman vote would be chao-
tic. We wouldn't know where we
stood In an election till after the votes
were all in, because women are in
huenced by all manner of things the
ordinary mortal would not reckon
with. BY way of example, a really
handsome man Is strong asset for
any political ticket in Colorado.
women are by nature OF a trust
ing disposition In everything save love
affairs. 1t Is therefore an easy task
for the men to control their votes.
For that reason in planning a cam
paign we decide upon candidates and
principles that will appeal to the men
and then leave it to them to win their
wives, mothers, sisters or sweethearts
over TO their views"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-11-10
Maneuvcrs in Japan.

Toxic. Nov. 6.-The greatest mill.
tary maneuvers in the history of ia
pan were commenced today at Utso-
nomija. with total forcing Of 10000
lighting men participating. The pro-
gramme consists Of drills, target prac-
tice and sham battles. Military air.
ships and wireless telegraph will be
used. The artillery corps has been
equipped with new field and machine
guns for the occasion. China, Great
Britain, the United States and other
nations have sent army officers to wit
ness the maneuvers.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-11-10
Chinas New Railroad

Writing of the opening of the rail-
road from Peking to Kalgan and of
the extraordinary demonstrations Of
popular and official exultation which
accompanied it, the New York Trib-
une says that though the road is at
present only 1872 miles long, it is Of
enormous commercial Importance and
of the greatest significance to China.
1t Is the first important railroad in
China to be built entirely by the Chi
nese. The rails and rolling stock were
imported, but in other respects the
enterprise is purely Chinese. It was
paid for out of the earnings OF the
Northern Railways Of China, without
borrowing a dollar, and the work of
building it has developed a fine force
of young Chinese engineers who will
be of great service in further under
takings. The road runs from Peking
up the valley Of the Yung-ting river
in a northwest direction. beyond the
Great Wall to Kalgan. That city, in
the northwest Of Chilli and near the
borders Of Shan-si, is one Of the great
est centers Of Mongolian trade. AL
though the road has been in opera
ton less than a month, its volume Of
traffic Is already large and highly
profitable, and it promises to secure
| almost a monopoly Of commerce be-
tween China and Mongolia. Surveys
have been made for the extension Of
the road across Shan-si to the Hoang
river. and thus almost to the border
of Mongolia. opening to trade and in
dustrial development a region of in
estimable wealth. 1t Is in Shan-si that
the great coal and iron deposits are
found, comprising 1900 square miles
Of anthracite from eight to forty feet
thick, and an almost equal area of
bituminous COAL"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-11-10

Now is the time for the farmers to
hold their cotton off the market. II
they would unite and not sell any cot
ton at all for the next two weeks, fif-
teen cents cotton would be a certainty.
Dut II they rush it TO market now.
while the spinners are not buying.
they will break the price and the spin
ners viii carry their point-and get
cotton for less than it is worth.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-11-10
Kills Her zoe OF % Years-

*"The most merciless enemy 1 had
for 20 years." declares Mrs. James
Duncan, of Haynesville, Me-, "was
dyspepsia | suffered intensely after
eating or drinking and could scarce
ly sleep. After many remedies had
failed and several doctors gave me up,
| tried Electric Bitters, which cured
me completely. Now l can eat any
thing. | am 20 years old and am
over-Joyed to get my health and
strength back again." For Indiges-
ton, loss Of appetite, kidney trouble,
lame back, female complaints, its un-
equaled. Only soc at Sibert's Drug
Store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-11-10

'Foley's Kidney Remedy will cure
any case Of kidney or bladder trouble
that Is not beyond the reach meai-
cine. Cures backache and irregulari-
ties that If neglected might result in
Bright's disease or diabetes. Sibert's
Drug Store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-11-10
"a ScaIded BOYS Shrjel,s

Mortified his grandmother, Mrs. Maria
Taylor, of Nebo, KY, who writes that
when all thought he would die, Buck
len Arnica Salve wholly cured him.
ihtalllabie for burns, scalds, cuts
corns, wounds, bruises. Cures fever
sores, boils, skin eruptions, chilblains.
chapped hands. Soon routs Piles. 25c
at Sibert's Drug Store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-11-10
*YOung Girls Are Victims

of headache, as well as older women,
but all get quick relief and prompt
cure from DR.. Kings New Life Pills,
the worlds best remedy for sick and
nervous headaches. They make pure
blood, and strong nerves and build up
your health. Try them, csc at Sibert's
Drug Store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-11-10

today 10y Clerk Of Court Cornwell from
Black said that his bond had been
prepared and was en- route TO Chester.
while Soolmons wired that he would
be in Chester Friday.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-11-10

eff YOU desire q clear complexion
take Foley's OrinO Laxative for con-
stipation and liver trouble as it will
stimulate these organs and thorough
ly cleanse your system, which Is what
everyone needs In order to feel we'll.
Sibert's Drug store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-11-10

*Foley's Honey and Tar cures
coughs quickly. strengthens the lungs
and expels colds. Get the genuine in
yellow package. Sibert's Drug Store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-11-10

The prettier girl Is the more of.
ten she wants to be told about 1t.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-11-10

WnrN nCNucu.
A pretty costume that will come in
most appropriately for receptions.
matinees. lectures. etc.. was develop
ed from shadow check I'm the new
blush shade called raison. In tunic
enect II Is a mode that gives beauti-
fui lines and Is particularly effective
as an afternoon dress. The skirt Is
OF the plated variety with a wide
plat en- the centre that give a panel
effect. The overdress or tunic is cut
with long points In the front that
sloop away from a little below the
waist line and Is again pointed i'm the
hack. The fastening is made on the
left side and the front portion of the
waist Is cut out I'm deep V and "a
similar but shorter one is made i'm the
hack. The opening is filled in with a
tucker. above which yoke of lace is
placed. These sleeves are short and
laid I'm tucks. below which are lace
sleeves to match the yoke. Buttons
outline the front opening and also the
side back seams. The hat worn was
one OF the turbans OF blue velvet
Light grey gloves are worn and grey
suede shoes.
A simple Moyenage gown made OF
mohair In blue would make a very
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1909-04-28
BITTEN BY INSANE MAN
Police Puzzled over Identity Of Man
Picked Up In Dazed Condition.

Bridgewater, Mass, April 27.-The
local police are endeavoring to obtain
some clue to the identity of man
who has been in the police station
since Saturday night when he was
found on the street in a dazed con-
dition.
The words Notify Congressman
Otto G. Foelker, Brooklyn, n Y, were
found written in notebook in his
pocket and on his underclothing was
the name George Jordan" Another
entry In the notebook was: Dec. 3,
'0S. Bitten in the arm by insane
man at Long Island state hospital,
Flatbush, n. Y"
New York, April 27.-At the Long
Island state hospital, Flatbush, 1t was
stated that man named Jordan was
employed there last December, and
had been bitten by an insane man in
one of the wards. He was about %
years old and was believed to have
come from some town in the center Of
New York state. He left the hospital
several months ago.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1909-04-28
M. D. AFTER GOTCH'S TITLE
Seattle Doctor Wants to Be Worlds
Wrestling Champion.

Kansas City, Mo-, April 27.-Benja-
min Franklin Roller NJ. D., the Seat
tie physician who uses his knowledge
of anatomy to help him find the weak
points of the men he meets In the
prize ring or on the wrestling mat,
will grapple in this city tonight with
Frank Gotch, champion wrestler of
the world
Roller and Gotch are not strangers
to each other having met in bout in
Seattle couple of years ago. Gotch
admits that the doctor gave him the
hardest fight Of his long experience.
While sports generally do not think
that he can pin down Gotch, who has
had many more years of experience
and recently defeated Mahmout, the
Bulgarian, there will surely be lively
times when the two get together to-
night.
The men will wrestle for a purse OF
$4,000 of which the winner is to get
% per cent. Roller, who is well fixed
financially, wants the championship
title more than he does the money.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1909-04-28
END OF G0EBEL CASE
Governor Wilson Grants Pardon to
Those over Whom Charges Have
Been Hanging.

Governor Wilson cleared Kentucky
court records Of all charges growing
out of the murder in January, 1900, Of
Senator William Goebel who was de-
clared by the legislature to have been
governor, except those hanging over
states evidence witnesses in the al
legged conspiracy, by granting pardons
before trial to former Governor w. s.,
Taylor and former Secretary of State
Charles Finley, who have been fugi.
tives in the state of Indiana for nine
years; to John Powers, brother of Ca
leb Powers, who is believed to be in
Honduras; to Holland Whitaker of
Butler county, John Davis of Louis
vile and Zach Steele of Bell county,
who did not flee the state.
Those over whom indictments are
left hanging are Wharton Golden of
Knox county, now in Colorado; Frank
Cecil of Bell county, now railroad
detective in st. Louis, and William
H. CultOn of Owsley county. said to
have died in the West recently.
These cases, with the possible ex-
ception of that against Cecil, will be
dismissed, leaving Henry E. Youtsey,
now serving a life sentence In the
state penitentiary, the only person to
suffer for the assassination of Goebel.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1909-04-28
BO'.'LES INDICTED
Trial Of the Whitla Abductors viii
Begin Next Friday.

Indictments were returned at Mer.
Ger, Pa, on Friday night by the
grand jury against James H. Boyle
and his wife in connection with the
abduction of Willie Whitla OF Sharon.
Pa, which occurred on March IS.
A true bill was found against Boyle
charging kidnapping. The maximum
sentence is life Imprisonment. In the
case of the woman the same bill was
returned with an extra count charging
her with aiding, assisting and abetting
in the kidnapping. The indictment
against Mrs. Boyle Identifies her as
follows: Marie Doe, alias Helen Anna
McDermott, Parker, Miner, Yorke and
Boyle"
The trial of the abductors will be
gin next Friday, April 30.
The grand jury reported that Sheriff
Chess had been instructed by them to
place Boyle in burglar proof cell be-
cause of recent attempt to liberate
him by parties on the outside.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1909-04-28
CHECK ON SMUGGLERS
Collector Loeb Issues an Order In Re.
gard to Leftover Baggage.

New York, April 27.-Prompted by
the recent uncovering of attempts to
smuggle quantities of costly wearing
apparel for women into the country
by means of so-called sleeper
trunks, Collector Loeb has issued an
order which it is believed will check
any such attempts in the future.
According to the new rule, all left
over baggage found upon the wharves
of any incoming steamer or on board
any steamer after "a hours from the
time of the vessels arrival must be
sent to the United States public
stores.
Heretofore unclaimed baggage and
merchandise has been allowed to re-
main on the docks indefinitely, and
smugglers utilized to their advantage
their knowledge of this fact, leaving
uncalled for the trunks they were try.
ing to smuggle in and choosing the
first favorable opportunity to obtain
possession OF them unmolested