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The Laclede blade., 1909-05-08
COUNTY COURT PROCEEDINGS
What Was Done at the Regular Monthly Meeting
Held Last Monday at Linneus

The May term of the count,
court convened in county clerks of
fee last Monday, Judges More
head, Bond and Post, and Sheriff
Anderson and Clerk johnson al
present. Following are the pro
ceedings:
Clerk ordered to publish state
ment of receipts and expenditures
for 1908 in The Bulletin.
Bids for county depository fol
ensuing two years were as follows:
Citizens Bank, Linneus, ~ pei
cent on daily balance; Moore &
Mullins Bank, Linneus, 8 per cent
on daily balance; Farmers & Mer-
chants Bank, Linneus, 8 per cent
on daily balance; Stock-growers'
Bank, Purdin, 4.81 per cent on
daily balance.
Burton & Moore granted dram
shop license at Brookfeld.
Geo. T. Hanks granted dram
shop license at Brookfeld.
Order to vacate alley in Block
200 at Marceline.
The assessors of the various
townships are requested by the
court to meet in Linneus, at l
o'clock on Monday afternoon, June
7th, 1909, to agree upon basis for
a more uniform assessment.
ALLOWANCES
Cast Litho Co, staty-----$ Z So
j E Hayes, stamps and tel 81 IS
The Argus, staty---- 2 25
Travers Fur Co, mdse inf 9 25H
Faut & Huffaker, bridge
expense e----------- 75I
E j Powell, county superin-
tendent expenses------- 2 Is
P L Urback, bridge exp 4 sol
H r Baker, same 4 OO|
Geo Monroe, expense Mrs
Noumdn ----- --------- i w
G w Anderson, boarding
prisoners 167 so
Alex FL Stephens, care of
boys reform school 12O 90
N Dyche, supt infrmary 81 0O|
Bradley Bros, work at court
house ----------------- 4 90
Cast Litho Co, staty---- II As
Chas Dyche, corn infirmary 10 2Ol
Geo D Barnard Co, staty-- 1 9Ol
Buxton & Skinner, staty- Fl 00l
F L Fitch, mdse infrmary 13 43
NJ & L Mer Co., mdse for
inirmary and jail Z Is
Pauline Morris, washing
for prisoners IS 90
Foreman Bros, mdse inf l 25
] E Hayes, criminal cost 1875 A
Ziehr & Sykes, coal 4 25
G Swinney, electric lights 5 O5
A G Pettijohn, charity 10 so
w A Davis, Charity S 90
Ed Herman, charity 5 90
Thos Welsh, Charity 5 OOl
j EHayes, county treasurer S3 SO
Ira S Gardner, attorney &c 66
Crook & Lyons, bridge con-
tract----------------- 1867 90
Crook 6 Lyons, same 929 90
e Clark, janitor tor---------- IL 90
d "A Perry, bridge COM 100 %
e M Kemper, bridge work 5 00f
Fell & Co, mdse infrmary "a 40
Lane & Lane, mdse infrm-
ary and jail-----------s % 90
j F King, bridge lumber 45 90
81 s johnson, county clerk 221 20
w Morehead, serving ON
board of equalization - 10 90
n n 1--x.--. 10 nn
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-06-23
KILLS MULE AND HIMSELF.
John s. Granger, Fearing That AMI
NAL Would be Taken From Him,
Shoots 1t and Commits Suicide.

Conway. June 17.-Perhaps the
most peculiar suicide ever heard OF
was committed In this county yester-
day. Mr.. John s. Granger. a white
farmer about 40 years Of age, who
lives near Green Sea, yesterday morn
Ing shot and killed his mule and then
turned the gun on himself, dying al
most instantly.
The facts as reported here this af-
ternoon from Loris by telephone are
that Mr.. Watts held bill Of sale for
$50 on the mule owned by Mr.. Grain
ser and few days ago sent word to
Granger that unless he paid off the
bill OF sale at once he would send 70,
the mule.
Granger. IL is reported, stated that
Watts would never get the mule and
yesterday morning led the animal to
the nearby woods and killed it and re-
turning to the house. shot himself
using the same weapon with which
he killed the animal.
No cause for the suicide other than
the above has yet developed.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-06-23
The Guinea'S Stamn.

While ex-President Roosevelt was
on his famous Louisiana bear-hunt-
ing trip he passed by an old colored
mans cabin and saw two fine hounds
in the yard, says the Womans Home
Companion. Mr.. Roosevelt made
several offers for the hounds. each
larger thar the last; but the old mar
shook his head. Finally the Presi-
dent said:
IF you knew who I am you would
sell me those dogs"
Sell you dem houn' dawgs if ]
knowed who you isl" exclaimed the
man. "Who is you anyhow
II am President Roosevelt" was
the reply, uttered in an impressive
tone.
The old man looked at him a mo-
ment and then said:
'See heah, wouldn't care if you
was Bookah T. Washington-you
couldn't get dem dawgs"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-06-23

The Ottary, Greenville's modern
hCtel, was opened Wednesday night
Gy brilliant social event The smart
est OF the Greenville society was pres
ent, and a delightful dance was en-
Joyed in the spacious dancing hail.
The Ottary is modern in all 1epects
and solicits the patronage of tourists
and commercial travellers. Miss Quinn
the proprietress, who has it in charge
is a young business woman of more
than ordinary ability.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-06-23
Lee County News.

Lighting struck the Southeast cor
ner of the court house during the
rain storm last Tuesday evening
Knocking off several brick coping and
tearing off small portion Of the ter
ra Gotta trimming. The damage is
estimated ito he about $50.
Mrs. Geo. Reid was riding out with
her daughter Mrs. n. l.. III 'aroH one
evening last week and met with a
painful accident. The horse was trot-
ting along at brisk gait and sudden
ly stopped. Mrs. Reid was thrown
over the dash board with Mrs. Hear
on's baby i'm her arm. Fortunately
the baby was not hurt but Mrs. Reid
got her ankle sprined and sustained
other bruises.--Bishopville Vindica-
tor.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-06-23

Mary Russell, Eugenia Russell and
Frank j. Russell, who were imprison-
ed in the Greenville Jail on suspicion
that one or all of them were impli
Gated in the killing of an infant sup
posed to have been born to Mary Rus
sell, have been released on $500 bond
by order Of Judge Featherstont.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-06-23

strength of the British navy has been
concentrated for three ,'ears in easy
striking distance of GERMANY and
there mas been no pretense Of concea,.
ment or the purpose Of this concen-
tration. Every maritime nation in
Europe Is apprehensive. The political
atmosphere is charged with electric
ity' VIII a conflict be averted by os
'eh'a'ious preparations for it? The
situation in Europe must give sar-
dcnic satisfaction to Mars and all his
votaries.-Baltimore Sun.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-06-23

ono ".a',c .-i7" r hettcr than ten
Good bless yous. German
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-06-23

Inc Sumter Door, Sash & Blind FACTORY,
]. w. McKeiver, Propr;eror
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-06-23
THE SOUTH AND THE LUMBER
TARIFF.
Effect Which Free Trade Would
Have on the Lumber Men IL APP
piled to Lumber--Makes PrOtec-
tionists of All Lumber Men.

The discussion Of the tariff on lum-
Der as proposed In the Payne bill is
coming so prominently into the lime
light in North Carolina, that 1t pro-
misses for the time to eclipse every
other commercial subject.
One Of the best authorities on the
subject In the State has prepared a
statement showing that the repeal of
the duty on lumber would cost the
State 3 1-2 million dollars annually, or
In ten years $4,000. 10000, this lat
ter sum being nearly the entire pay
roll of the 1900 odd saw mills in the
State for an entire year-a consider
alton that is Of prime Importance.
From another point of view the
States lumber interest would lose by
the repeal of the 81 existing duty, SO
per thousand on SO per cent. of the
total lumber output (that much be-
ing sold without the State). and as
an offset the consumer would be
saved 50 per thousand on per cent
Of the lumber output of the state, q
very wide discrepancy against the fl
nancial interest Of the State and heI
lumber interests. II for while there
would be a saving to the consumer
(and to him alone) on per cent. OF
the States lumber output, the State
anu the lumbermen would lose about
$4,000. 900 each year. These figures
are based on an estimated output OF
1850. 100000 feet per year selling al
SIS per thousand feet. and as the
State Just uses per cent. Of hel
products In lumber. the figures giver
are arguments insurmountable from
one point OF view. 1t is also shown
that 46 per cent. OF the standing tim.
ber In the State belongs to farmers
merchants and landowners, most OF
the three classes being In business ir
only q small way. II the 81 rate Il
repealed. these three classes, the bone
and sinew Of the State. would lose AZ
per cent. of the total loss. or abou,
s1l,3s5,oo0 annually, which Is be.
tween s6 and 81 for every man
woman and child IN the state. black
and white. The enormous economic
import Of the proposed reduction ir
the tariff on lumber as affecting thi.
one State alone. is therefore esail!
seen and understood. and those &C,
auainted with the situation, and max.
ing a most determined fight while the
time remains, to prevent the State.
losing this vast sum of over $4,000.
900 on account of one change in tn,
tariff schedule while those representa-
uves In congress from the State VIII,
have supported the old rate Of 81 ar,
receiving congratulations on all sides
business Magzine.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-06-23

The Confederate Home College
commencement took place Wednes-
day night. There were nine girls in
the graduating class, and all were re-
cipients of numerous boquets and
other presents from their many
friends.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-06-23

and drops to the ground to repeat the
cycle of development.
Publications containing full inform
alton about ticks and giving direc-
tons for getting rid of them may be
obtained free on application to the
Bun eau of Animal Industry, Depart
mtnt of Agriculture. Washington. l.
C..
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-06-23
SOUTH CAROLINA NEWS.
Items OF Interest Condensed and Par.
agraphed for Quick Reading.

After few hours session the Co.
lumbia coroner's jury on last Tuesday
held Geo. w. Medlin for the MUIR
der Of Mrs. Griffin several days ago.
Gus Lewis the other white man under
arrest was released. Some testimony
showed the immoral character of all
involved.
Last Tuesday night robbers enter
ed the drug store of T. E. Wana-
maker, Of Cheraw, and carried away
about forty dollars and some checks.
No clue has been reached yet.
Last Sunday at Buck Creek Church
Cherokee County, a row occurred. in
which Tom Scruggs. negro, was shot
through the hand and arm by Ar
thur Chambers, another negro.
Chambers was lodged in jail in de-
fault OF bail. This church is famous
for the rows that occur at it. Nearly
every term of court for that county
has one or more cases in it caused by
rows at Buck Creek church.
Governor Ansel offers a reward of
nifty dollars for the apprehension and
conviction Of the party or parties that
recently killed four cows belonging to
w. p. Wideman. of Abbeville County.
The Sons Of Veterans of Andsron,
S. c.. have extended an invitation to
the State Reunion to be held in
Chester next week, to meet at Ander-
son next year. They promise a most
royal reception to the old veterans.
In case the invitation is accepted.
The closing exercises Of the Thorn
we'll Orphanage commencement was
held Wednesday evening. The affairs
Of the institution are in a most salts.
factory condition and the school work
has been satisfactory.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-06-23
A STRONG ARGUMENT

In FAVOR of our building materials
10 that our house is the favorite
purchasing place for builders who
nave the reputation of putting up.
the best residences, public buildings
and stores in Sumter. You get
nothing but the best here, whether it
ne lumber or sash and doors, and
oui prices are beyond competition.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-06-23

John G. Kirby, who was fatally
wounded by DR.. H. A. Edwards, a
prominent physician of Latta, died
Wednesday afternoon at the home of
his brother, julie Kirby, near Dothan
church. where he was shot. DR.. Ed
wards will secure bail.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-01

Growing Activity in All Phases o
Agricultural Education.

Never in the history Of the world has
there been such progress made in agri-
cultural education as in the United States
during the past eleven years.
This is the conclusion of Dick j. Crosby.
specialist in agricultural education of the
Department of Agriculture. in a report is
sued today.
During the past year, Mr.. Crosby points
out, there has been q rapid and healthy
growth in all phases of agricultural edu-
cation, the year being noteworthy for the
attention given to providing facilities for
graduate study in agriculture. to reor-
ganizing and strengthening college courses
and to multiplying opportunities for &C.
curing secondary and elementary instruc-
ton in this subject.
The growing activity in all phases of
agricultural education in this country,
declares Mr.. Crosby, has been faithfully
reflected in the larger demands made
upon the Department of Agriculture for
information upon every phase. OF agrieul-
ture.
In 1897 the total income of the land
grant colleges aggregated only 5000. 600:
today it is $18OOO.00O. The property of
these institutions was then valued at
$51 .O00,OO: now 1t is 500. 100000.
Then there were elss than 1000 students
in agricultural schools; now there are
over 1900.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-01
LEWIS HELD FOR GRAND JURY
Bond Furnished in the Sum Of
So, 500 This Morning.

Henry M. Lewis, whose actions in con-
nection with the National Trust Company
of Washington and similar concerns in
other sections of the country caused his
arrest on a charge. of fraudulently using
the mails, was this morning held in So 500
bond by United States Commissioner
Arson Taylor to await the action Of the
federal grand jury. The bond was fur
nished
1t is probable that Lewis case will be
heard by the grand jury at the October
term, when United States Attorney Baker
will ask that he be indicted for defraud-
ing the public by illegal use Of the mails.
Daily hearings Of the Lewis case have
been held before Commissioner Taylor
for the past week. The government has
been represented by United States Attor-
ney Baker and Assistant United States
Attorney Reginald Huidekoper. Attorney
Henry E. Davis represents Lewis. A
number of Witnesses the most important
of whom was Post Office Inspector Carter
Keene, appeared and told of Lewis vari-
Gus dealings. Several officials of concerns
which paid money to Lewis for the guar
anty Of their stock testified that they
never received any benefits from Lewis
and that when they asked the return OF
their money he refused.
In addition to the National Trust Com
pany of Washington. Lewis was inter
ested in and apparently controlled the
National Trust Company of Delaware
and the Enterprise Trust Company OF
Oklahoma.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-01
OFFICERS OWE UNCLE SAM.
UNIQUE Situation Of Army Men Who
Received Overpay.

Scattered throughout the United States
and its insular possessions are several hun
drad officers Of the army who are bemoan-
ing the unlucky stars under which they
were born 1t all arises from their asking
the government to send them the etra lon
gevity pay to which the Supreme Court
Of the United States declared recently
they were entitled. Back came the re-
ply from the auditor Of the Treasury Tor
the War Department that they were In
debt to the government, and should pay
ND right away, or words to that effect.
Upon receipt Of the claims OF these ON
GERS an examination was made Of their
accounts. 1T was found that many OF
them were in debt to the government
according to another decision of the Su-
preme Court rendered in 1901, by reason
of overpay amounting to as much as $500
In some cases during the Spanish meri-
can and Philippine wars BY THAR deci-
sion n was held that subordinate ofncers
who filled the positions OF super1ors VINO
were absent from their commands to en-
roll recruits or other duty were not en-
titled to the pay of the superior officers
unless they were assigned TO organiza-
lions other than their own,
OF the officers who applied Tor longevity
nav. about 40 were thus overpaid dur
ine the wars. Many Of them owed the
government more than the government
owed them. They were SO notified. Their
only hone of relief lies in an appeal 70
the controller Of the Treasury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-01
FREDERICK R. BURTON DEAD
NEWSPAPER WRITER OF PRoMI-
NENCE SUDDENLY Expires.
Author Of . Number Of Novels,
Essays, Short Stories ana
Songs.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

special Dispatch to The Star.
NEW YORK, October News was re-
ceived in this city this morning of the
death at his summer cottage at Lake
Hopatcong, N. J., of Frederick Russell
Burton, who was for many years in the
employ Of the New York Sun. Mr.. Bur-
toms death was very sudden. He was at
hts desk until O'Clock yesterday after
noon. A member Of his family found him
dead in bed this morning. Death was
probably caused by heart failure.
Mr.. Burton was the son Of William 8.
and Evelyn Mason Burton. and was born
at Jonesville, Mich, February q. 1861. He
was graduated from Harvard. summa
cum laude and with the highest honors
in music, in 1882 He was married in 1885
to Miss Winnifred Baxter, who died in
1892. He later married Miss Susan Carr.
He is survived by two daughters, Kath-
crime and Elfrida, and a son, Charles
Winnifred Burton.
Mr.. burton was for three years men,
Der of the board of education of YOnkers.
folksongs by personal research among the
Indians of Canada and the United States.
He was the author of THE Song and
the Singer" "Her Wedding Interlude,"
Shifting Sands and "Strongheart," all
novels. and a number of essays and short
stories. He composed the concert can
tata "Hiawatha" and Legend of Sleepy
Hollow" and various songs and cho-
ruses, including Freedom Our Queen
and an ode for the nomination of Presi-
dent Mckinley in 1901.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-01
IN CAVALRY SERVICE 40 YEARS
Gen. Edgerly Relieved Of Command
Pending Retirement December 20.

Gen. Edgerly Relieved Of Command
Pending Retirement December 20.
Brig. Gen. Winfield 8. Edgerly. COM
manding the mounted service school at
Fort Riley. Kansas. has been relieved
from that command and ordered to his
home to await retirement December 20
next. He has been granted leave Of alb
sence until that date. Gen. Edgerly was
recently examined by a retiring board at
his own request, and the board reported
that he was physically incapacitated for
active duty. He Is from New Hampshire.
and was graduated from the United
States Military Academy in June. 1870.
With the exception OF a short period dur
ing the Spanish war. when he was at
tached to the volunteer inspector gen.
erals department, his entire service Of
nearly forty years has been in the cav
airy. He reached the grade of brigadier
general in June. 1906.
Der and that of Maj. Gen. John F. Wes-
ton, commanding the Department Of
California, November Is next, will en-
able the President to appoint one major
general and two brigadier generals in the
army as well as to make a number of
promotions in the line resulting from the
vacancies thus created.
It is already settled that Brig. Gen.
William HI. Carter, commanding the De-
partment of the Luzon. will be appointed
q major general. vice Gen. Weston. and
that Col. J. D. G. Knight. Corps of Engi-
neers, on duty in this city, will be ap-
pointed brigadier general, vice Duvall.
promoted.
The President has not yet. indicated his
selection for appointment as brigadier
general, vice Edgerly, but will PROBABLY
do 50 in q short time in order to avoid
the opportunities OF the friends OF the
legion of candidates for the vacancy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-01
CLOSING TESTIMONY ALL IN
EARLY VERDICT EXPECTED IN
WARRENTON MURDER TRIAL.
Arguments of Counsel Heard Today.
May Be Completed Late
This Afternoon.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
WARRENTON, Va, October 1.-The
closing evidence in the thompson
murder trail was all in at IL o'clock this
morning. The court adjourned until noon,
when the arguments by attorneys on in
structions to the jury were begun. The
addresses will probably be completed this
afternoon. when the case will go to the
jury. 1t Is thought that q verdict will be
promptly reached. The outcome of the
trial may be known tonight.
A. w. Strother was called this morn
ing in rebuttal to the evidence given at
the trial Thursday, when he stated that
Prof. Harris remarked that he had to
shoot Thompson. This was denied
strongly by Mr.. Strother. who was stand
ing with Harris. Thompson was behind
the two. The language used, as stated by
the witness. was as follows:
Il shot Thompson to protect myself;
they took my pistol away. now I want
This evidence was declared to be the
strongest given.
Expert on Witness Stand.
H. I. Hutton was called as an expert to
testify as to the powder in the remaining
shell. the claim being that 1t was the
same powder that was in the shell that
was fired. This was ruled out by the
court. Albert Fletcher. jr.. and the widow
of Thompson were both called to the
stand and asked by Commonwealth At
torney Keith if either had ever heard
Thompson make threats against Harris.
Counsel for defense asked that the court
rule out the entire evidence given by both
witnesses as improper evidence.
This objection was sustained by the
court.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-01
BOOZE OASIS IN WIDE DESERT
SALOONS OPEN UP IN VIRGINIA
HALF OF BRISTOL.
Only Wet Town Between Roanoke
and New Orleans, And For
Miles in Every Direction.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
BRISTOL. Va, October 1.-Saloons
opened for business In the Virginia half
of Bristol at 8 o'clock this morning. It
is wet again after a drought extending
more than a year and a half.
Bristol is now the only city with sa-
looms between Roanoke, Va. and New
Orleans, a distance of nearly one thou
sand miles. 1t is the oasis in a prohibi-
ton desert extending for several hun
dred miles in almost every direction.
About twelve saloons opened this
morning. Others will open Monday. Brls-
tol formerly had forty-odd saloons, but
will not have over twenty-five this time
on account Of the license tax of 5000
a year.
The Tennessee helf Of the city is under
state prohibition. State street, the prin-
cipal business thorOughfare, which is di-
vided in the center by the state line, is
unique today
The Virginia half Is dotted with sa-
looms. Soda fountains. dry goods en-
poriums, ETC., have been crowded across
the state line.
More than thirty-five solid carloads of
booze were received here this week in adj
dition to twenty cars of equipment and
bar fixtures.
The Virginia half of the city voted wet
July g. by majority Of 30.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-01
JAPANESE VISIT DETROIT.
Delegation Of Traders Inspect In
dustrial Plants.

DETROIT. Mich, October 1.-THE
honorary commissioners of Japan. who
arrived in this city yesterday on their
tour Of the United States, under the
auspices of the Associated Chambers of
Commerce of the Pacific coast, are to-
day visiting some of Detroit's large in
dustrial plants which were not on yes
terday's program. Tomorrow morning
the party will leave for Toledo and
Cleveland
The Detroit Board of Commerce gave
the japanese visitors an option of three
tours for their entertainment this after
noon. Some of the delegation chose to
inspect Charles L. Freer's art collection
others took a river trip on private
yachts, and others spent the day as their
individual interests dictated.
A reception and banquet tonight in
honor Of the commissioners concludes
tho entertainment program.