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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-05-08
NO OBJECTION TO DAVIS POR-
TRAIT.
Capt. John g. Fremont Says Amcri-
can Navy IL without Sectional Pre-
Judicc.

Charleston. May 5.-Capt. John C.
Fremont commanding the United
states battleship Mississippi. does not
object to the placing OF the portrait
OF Jefferson Davis upon the silver SER
vice which tho war vessel is now on
her way up the Mississippi to receive
from the state In whose honor she is
named. Responding to- a teiegraphic
request as tn whether he and the other
officers Of the Mississippi were In
sympathy with the antagonisrn which
the placing OF the likeness of the dead
chieftain Of the Confederacy upon the
silver service has aroused. Capt Free
mont tonight wired the Charleston
News and Courier as follows. his dis
patch being dated New Orleans
"The navy is without sectional pre-
judice and It's patriotism knows no
boundaries save those of the great
country at large"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-05-08

more system was emphasized by The
witness. ''''
He stated most positively that SUI
perintendent Babcock had aided him
in every way possible and thar every
complaint made to the superintendent
had received attention.
The testimony Of Supervisor Mitc,,at
was also interesting. 1t was along the
same lines as that given by Dr.
thompson. There was need of more
nurses, the wards were not kept in a
cieanly condition and many OF the en-
pioyes were careless. The dairy was
not well kept and there was no at
tempt made to have a fire drill and
adequate fire protection.
Ihere was a decided lack OF ade-
Quate bathing facilities and the food
given the patients was not up to the
standard as considered by a sane man.
MS or course. was not due in rnanv
instances to the carelessness -, .s
out 10 the lack OF more
nurses and the need of larger appro-
priations.
Ihe testimony given was in answer
20 questions and therefore annear.
rather dfstointed. However. severat
members of the committee asked oues-
tions Of the two witnesses as ideas
would be advanced. and, as a result
subject after subject was touched on.
passed over and brought up again.
This accounts for the apparently dis
)ointed way I'm which the matters nm
der consideration are touched on nv
the witnesses. The examination of DIR.
thompson and Of Supervisor Mitchell
was conducted principally by Mr.. Har-
rrson, although other members of the
committee asked numerous questions
o. both DR.. Babcock asked a num-
Ger OF questions of DIR. Thomson but
MS questioning of Mr.. Mitchell. il
made at all, will be today
DIS Dick and Sawyer, members OF
the committee, may be present todav
and If possible some of the e,rnert
medical testimony will be taken be-
fore them
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-05-08

Columbia, May 6.-A session yes.
terday Of nearly seven hours of the
legislative committee at the State
Hospital for the Insane brought ont
interesting facts, some of which will
be enlarged on today when a further
examination is made of one Of the
witnesses.
The committee switched abruptly
yesterday morning from the examina-
ton OF some of the former inmates
to the examination Of DR.. ]. l.
thompson. the assistant superinten-
dent, who has been with the institu-
ton for about q years. Later Super
visor Mitchell was placed on the
stand and his examination will con-
tinue today. The testimony OF Dr.
Thompson occupied all Of the morning
session and a part Of the afternoon
session. the witness being questioned
by DR.. Babcock, the superintendent.
who brought out that there had never
been any desire on the part of him
self to neglect any duty imposed upon
him or upon others under him Ey
cry complaint had been investigated
carefully.
In the testimony Of the other wit
ness, Supervisor Mitchell brought out
the same facts as chose mentioned by
Dr. Thompson. There has been neg
ligence by some Of the attendants. the
condition of the wares in the male
white patients department is unsani-
tary and unclean and for this reason
more nurses are needed and a num-
Der of improvements are absolutely
necessary. The entire department is
crowded and new equipment is badly
needed.
The examination Of DR.. Thompson
commenced with a general description
of the entire institution, but after
few questions was brought down to
his own department. His testimony
was listened to with closest attention
by the committee. Most of the uues-
tions were asked by Mr.. w. c Harri-
son, member of the investigating
committee, although others afterwards
made inquiries on the matters
brought out
Improvements Needed.
DR.. Thomson StrpSSed fba peoacS;tx
Tor improvements and the fact that
capable attendants were not now en-
ployed. Those who were given en-
ployment afterwards left and did not
seem to take the interest in the care
or the patients desired. His depart-
ment was shown to be unclean, due
10 lack of attention and lack of addf-
tlonal attendants and the need of
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-05-08

Let us now see II we can show the
real reason why the first-class beef
breed steer Is superior to the scrub
for beef production.
In the scrub class. when It comes to
beef production. We must put the
dairy-bred steer as we'll as the native
scrub Of no breeding. No surplus
flesh Is desirable in the dairy COW.
Her business Is to convert feed into
milk. and II she converts 1t into flesh
Instead. to cover her own back. she is
fraud On the other hand. the busi-
ness OF the beef animal is to convert
feed into flesh or beet and put it on
his back. loins and hips where the
most valuable meat is found, and
with him. as with all other meat pro-
drcing animals. the desirable shape
Is as near that of a box. or parallelo-
gram. as possible.
The first point that suggests itself
to the average person wherein the
beef steer Is superior to the scrub Is
that he will make more pounds of
gain In weight on given amount OF
feed. To the surprise OF most people
this Is not so. We know this state
ment always raises a vigorous dissent
whenever mada almost anywhere In
the South. but it Is. all the same a
fact which has been pretty well esta-
blished. Years ago when Sanborn OF
NJ issourl announced the results of
feeding experiments In which the Oz-
ark Mountain scrub made as many
pounds Of gain in proportion to feed
consumed as did we'll bred Southern
steers. as great a protest arose as is
still made against II in the South but
subsequent tests at the experiment
stations of Ontario, Kansas, Iowa,
Michigan. Missouri and elsewhere
have shown that Holsteins. Jerseys
and other scrubs In beef production
VIII gain as many pounds in weight
on given quantity of feed as will
beef-bred animals. If the we'll bred
beef steer gains in weight more rapid
ly than the scrub. which he will, it is
because he ate more. The difference
IN the respect, however, Is not great.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-05-08
ROOSEVELT BREAKS RECORD.
He Has Killed More Lions i'm the
PrOtcctOrate Than Any Other Man.

Nairobi British East Africa. MAY 5.
Theodore Roosevelt went lion hunt
Ing again yesterday, and before the
chase was over. two more big lions
had fallen before his gun. The ami
mails were encountered and killed in
the tall grass.
for lion killing In the protectorate.
Since Saturday of last week a total of
five lions and one lioness have been
bagged by him.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-05-08

found boasting Of 1t. when 1t is rath-
or to his discredit. 1t cost twice as
much to put the last eco pounds on
that 600-pound hog as 1t would to
have made 200 pounds of better pork
In younger and smaller animal.
The chief point of superiority of
the first-class beef animal over the
scrub still remains to be stated and
1t Is typical Of the superiority for a
definite line of work. The frst-class
beef animal Is superior to the scrub
because. while he does not make any
more pounds of gain on a certain
given amount Of feed, the gain he
makes Is worth more per pound.
This is we'll brought out by a test
OF two steers made at the. Iowa Agri-
cultural College. One was a Hereford
and the other a Jersey. They had
consumed almost exactly the same
amounts Of feed per pound of weight.
They were sold on the open market
at Chicago and the Hereford steer
sold for $2.22 1-2 a hundred pounds.
or ~ per cent. more than did the
Jersey steer. Let no one conclude
t1at he was not worth that much
more. The buyers know their busi-
ness, and the man who thinks thew
don't Is the fellow who breeds scrub
cattle. These steers charged their
owner the same amount of feed for
100 pounds OF live weight. but the
Hereford paid 40 per cent. more for
his feed. To which kind of steer are
you giving your feed. Mr.. Farmer?
To the one that pays S1.OO for a given
amount Or the one that pays $1.49 for
the same amount of the same food !?
You would not market your cotton on
the 800 market, why don't you take
your cottonseed meal, hay and grass
to the $1.49 market, instead of to the
old $1.0O market?
Now. let us see why there was this
difference in the price per hundred
pounds of live weight. The follow
ing comparison explains 1t
Hereford Jersey
Steer Steer
Live weight :. =. 1916 lbs 1927 lbs
Dressed weight SSS lbs 1853 lb,
Loose fat. -. 80 lbs 100 lbs
Suet.. SS lbs 55 lbs
These figures tell the eomplns e
story. While the Hereford steer
weighed alive II pounds less he gave
dressed carcass that weighed 1875
pounds more. That is, he gave 125
pounds more beef to be sold off the
block, or in other words, he dressed
67.5 per cent of the live weight,
while the Jersey steer dressed 57.5
per cent. o" his. But what becaoe of
ne extra weight in the Jersey steer "
FIc had 100 pounds OF loose fat while
the Hereford had only 90 pounds, and
SO pounds of suet to 3S in the
Hereford. This accounts for 147
pounds. Now, this 147 pounds of tai
low was worth cents a pound while
the 125 pounds of meat which took its
place in the Hereford steer was worth
10 to 20 cents a pound.
In view of these facts, there is no
longer any question as to why the
Hereford steer sold for $6.75 while the
Jersey steer sold for $452 1-2 per
hundred pounds live weight.
The difference between good live
stock and scrubs may be the difference
between profit and loss to the man
| who feeds. them.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-05-08
IISPENSARY SITUATION OUIET.
Inne Tor Filing Rehearing Of Case
Before Supreme Court Has Passed.

columbia, May 6.-The mandate in
the dispensary case was not sent here
from the Federal Court today. as was
expected. The time for the filing Of
the papers expired last night and the
decision is expected to reach here to-
morrow. 1t is understood that the
possibility of a petition for a rehear-
ing before the United States Supreme
Court is now over.
Attorney T. M. Mordecai, of
Charleston, was in the city today.
The winding-up commission will
meet about the 18th to take up the
dispensary matter and map out its
work.
Ihe best way to make sure of he-
ing happy is TO make some one else
glad.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-05-08

After the memorial exercises next
Tuesday afternoon Crosses of Honor
will be presented to the following
veterans
II. j. Ardis. W. Nj. Graham. ]. j.
Johnson, j. r Kolb, j. |. Lesesne, ].
G.. Logan. w. III. Mcleod, w. d.
Osteen, j. II. Ramsey. j. Turner. J.
w. Smith. a. II. Weeks. j. S. Wells.
w. Fl. Yates.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-05-08
Early Maturity and Better Quality.

EARLY Maturity and Better Quality.
We must therefore look further for
the cause of the first-class beef steers
superiority over the scrub. Early ma
tlrity Is an important point Of super
ority I'm good beef animal, for IL us
uaily means cheaper cost of produ-
ton. Ii has been found that IL costs
from 10 to 25 per cent. less to produce
beef In steer that Is finished at Is
To Is months than on one that is fed
until three years old. Henry in his
Feeds and Feedings'' states that 1t
costs about double the second year
ana three times as much the third
year to produce a pound of beef as it
does the first year of an animals life
The gain per day Is much more rapid
and requires less feed per pound. One
reason for this Is that IL requires near
~ twice as much to keep 1000
pound steer alive without gain or loss
az IL does to- maintain 5OO-pound
steer These are facts. which apply
to all animals. but which we have
either not learned or have chosen to
Ignore. IL Is not unusual for us to
keep hogs until they weigh 400 or 500
pounds. and the man who has raised
one of these large hogs Is frequently
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-05-08

The members Of Post c.. Travellers
Protective Association. will meet to-
snerrov' evening at Hotel Jackson at
the usual hour to have the report Of
the delegation that attended the
Charleston Convention. This will be
n very interesting meeting. as differ
ont matters pertaining to the good of
fhe Post will be discussed.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-05-08

The members OF the City Fire De-
par,ment are objecting very much to
the location OF the city dog pound I'm
the vacant lot Just back OF No. Reel
House. most especially those who. are
on night duty
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-05-08

Hon. NJ. l.. Smith. Of Camden. will
deliver the memorial Grafton at the
cemetery of the church of the Holy
Cross, Stateburg, on Saturday after
noon at four o'clock The public is
cordially invited to attend the exer-
cises.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-05-08
The meeting in Columbia last week

The meeting in Columbia last week
was largely attended for this busy
season OF the year. Our readers have
seen such Of tho resolutions as are
for the public in the daily papers.
Tho public resolutions though are a
poor index Of the value of such a
meeting to the Union and to the dsl-
esates. The greatest good comes
from the elbow touch. the exchange
OF views in private conversation. and
the broadening Of the individual by
seeing 1t from the other fellows stand
point.
The writer did not stay to the Fri
day meeting. but spent several hours
az Wedgefeld working for the Union.
and organized the High Hills Union
at the g. 8. M. A. that afternoon. In
connection with the Rural Improve
ment League and the Demonstration
Farm located here this Union starts
on under very favorable auspices.
e. w. D.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-05-08

Miss Hanna Kristanson. OF Mime
sofa. graduate optician. optimctorlst
and hand engraver. has accepted a
position with Mr.. w. A. Thompson.
and Will have charge of the optical
parior.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-05-08


semiweeky
the nrst to be Union and
Practical Farmers which be my
aim to give the Union
omcers and
Also publish clippings
ment Bulletins think readers ORR
Articles by any readers telling
will be appreciated M published. So
Trusting this Department
EDITOR
All communications sent to E. w pabb
- "
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-05-08

Sumter In too big town for the re-
porter to walk out on the streets and
see who are in town. so. IL you have
vtsssors. let the Item know 1t by phone
or otherwise.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-05-08

The Sumter watchman was found
- In 1850 and the True southron In
asss- The watchman and southron
NV has ths combined circulation and
nnusnce Of both OF the old papers.
ena 70 manifsstiy the best advertising
0edSum In Sumter.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-05-08

1no tnveselgation that II being made
81 the State Hospital for the Insane,
40 not come to soon. The condi-
saens revealed by the testimony OF DIR.
Iho0psea srs discreditable to the
8tAec. u not to the men who have
oearvs cf the institution. The inves-
ekDn&son v being conducted and the re-
perts thereof that are published are
written ~ friends Of the manage
u,ent. and there 10 no disposition to
creats . conviction or paint things
bsacksr rhaa they are. hence we may
conclude shst NO sensational or un-
seundsd charges are being made. The
fhcts api'sa~ to be that the appropria-
t1cn Ter me maintenance OF the asy-
oon - not ssnncient and as a result
the tnmsstes receive neither proper
care nor psope~ food. This Il bad
enough. bst what n worse Is the lack
% protection ssainst srs and the GER
taSn<v - IN appalling loss Of life
enong S,s.unfortunate inmates In the
event Of the destruction OF the inst.-
tnf,on by nre. This condition should
- reHsdied at the earliest possible
Aay. and II the snvsstigation accom-
D1ishss nothing else II will have been
worth while. n Il improves conditions
IN this respect
How would II mills suit the tax |
Devers Of Sumter county.
a And sdded to this about ~ mills |
vhs juss about take care of the ex-
pen<es sf the city OF Sumter.
The tsx levy for 1909 Is fixed AMI |
there can be no change this year. bu.
.yAteh the supply bill for 1910.
the Manning Times thinks Con-
pseesman Lever IL good man to sue
csed senator Tillman. There are sew
oral thousand in the Seventh District
N the Same opinion.
Sumter county has contributed |
tsss.7s toward the women's Monu-
msnt rind. Won't somebody give
the other quarterY
Nearly all the stories that are worth
while are myths. so what Is the use of
kicking up such rumpus over the
plan to pcrpetuate weems' tabled po-
ta'ce and pine bark dinner. at Which
Gcr- Marion was host and some IN.
known British officer the guest OF
hopor7 This story and the other
masterf,iece OF .Weems' ng-
ton's hsltcffet and cherry tree-are tue
g1sasest fhings In American history
tho Meckienburg Declaration not ex-
cepted. despite the fact that they new
or happened
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-05-08
The ASYLUM INVESTIGATION.
ASSISTANT SUPERJNUENDE~
TELLS OF ABUSES THAT
EXIST.

Institution is OvercrOwded and Filthy
attendants are Negligent. the
Food Poor and There Is Practically
No Fire Protection-A Fire would
create Panic and Rescue of Pa.
tients Would Be Difficult
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-05-08

A Ana sdded to this about ~ mills
vhs Suss about take care Of the ex-
psnrss sf the city OF Sumter.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-05-08

Sumter county has contribute,
t3ss7s toward the womenis Monu
ment Find. Won't somebody Civ
the other quarter?
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-05-08

How 'weuid II mills suit the tax
Dsysrs Of Sumter county.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-05-08

The tsx levy for 1909 Is fixed AMI
there can be no change this year, bu.
.vAteh the supply bill for 1910.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-05-08

the Manning Times thinks Con-
sseuman Lever is good man to sue
ceed Senator Tillman. There are sew
uraI thousand In the Seventh District
NJ the same opinion.
Arizona republican., 1909-12-12
F. ". GRIFFEN,
 Manager
eopa County.

Jennie Myers Lanning, plaintiff, vs. Albert L. Lanning. defendant. Action brought in the district court of the Third Judicial district of the territory of Arizona, in and for Maricopa coun- ty, and the complaint filed in Said Maricopa county. in the office of the clerk of said district court.
 In the name of the Territory of Ari-
 zona, to Albert L. Lanning, d.fend-
 ant, Greeting:
 You are hereby summoned and re- quired to appear in an action brought against you by the above named plaintiff in the district court of the Third Judicial district of the terri tory of Arizona, in and for the county of Maricopa. and answer the complaint therein filed with the clerk of this said court, at Phoenix, in said county. within twenty days after the service upon you of this summons, if served in this said county, or in all other cases within thirty days thereafter. the times above mentioned being ex- elusive of the day of service. or judg- ment by default will be taken against you.
 Given under my hand and the seal of the district court of the Third Judi cial district of the territory of Ari- zona, in and for Maricopa county, this 10th day of Nov. A. D., 1909
 ELIAS F. DUNLEVY.
Arizona republican., 1909-12-12
4uNpER FIFTEEN FLAGS.

Frank M Bowling of Pasadena, who lectures tomorrow evening at the Christian church on the subject 'Un- der Fifteen Flags" has been given a great deal of flattering notice from the press The Pasadena News says. of him: HrA
 Literally Under Fifteen Flags. Frank NJ. Bowling delivered his Iec- ture on that topic to an audience that taxed the capacity of the Lowe opera house last night His home people like Bowling immensely as an entertainer and speaker, and their personal regard and approval of the devoted pastor. faithful citizens and whole ehearted friend is no less. The great audience was fine tribute to the appreciation In Pasedena of Rev. Bowling. The whole lecture is replete with humor and is an intensely interesting story of travel
Arizona republican., 1909-12-12
NEWS NOTES.

Mrs C. s. Teeter is reported con- siderably improved' and the outlook for her recovery is regarded as good.
 There is d ring of keys at the Tempe office of The Republican. evidently lost by some normal student.
 Yesterday was another real Arizona day. and the recent cold and wet spell is almost forgotten.
 Dr. Brechan was professional visit or in Mesa yesterday.
 MT and Mrs. Harry Thompson and Mrs. W. G. De Wore made an auto trip to Phoenix yesterday afternoon.
 Cattle Bu:-er w.. E. Hitchcock of Sar Bernardino is here.
 Miss Parker of Phoenix is the guest over Sunday of Miss Olive Griffen.
Arizona republican., 1909-12-12
TEMPT DEPAR7MEN7 ssNfE~

day returned to the ranch with the in formation that there was no one in Tempe That was regarded as evidence of insanity or something of a kindred nature. and when he did other suspi- cious things. the officers were sent for. When they found Nelson at the ranch he was in the condition described in the paper yesterday. Constable Es- trada took him to Phoenix and says it was impossible to get word out or him or arouse him from his sleepy condition. What could have led to his trouble can not be even guessed at At the ranch he was always re- garded as in perfect health. and so far as could be learned yesterdey there is-no cause for his unusual predica- ment.
Arizona republican., 1909-12-12
cArTLE SHIPMENTS.

Yesterday William. Hitchcock ship ped six cars of. fat cattle to San Der nardino. The stock was purchased from the Heard Cattle company. The day before Buyer Sweeney of Los An geles shipped five cars from here and four from Phoenix His stock on this side of the river was purchased from John Anderson. MT, Sweeney yester- day contracted for ten more loads for future delivery-E Part .sof them were bought of Jones and Bouvier and the rest from John Anderson.
Arizona republican., 1909-12-12
DATE CHANGED.

Jack Turner was over from Phoenix yesterday and says that the date Of the appearance of the American Music al Comedy company here has been changed from next Wednesday even- ing to Thursday evening. The com pany will be here on that night with its full force of sixteen people
Arizona republican., 1909-12-12
DAMON AND PYTHIAs."

The entertainment given bv the young people of the Congregational church at the Goodwin opera house Friday evening was well patronized and the young people cleared neat little sum by the venture. The enter tainments consisted of series of nov ing pictures of. the famous play "Da- mon and Pythias." The pictures were unusually good. In addition there was a well rendered and interesting pro- gram.