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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-07-07
What He Saved in Office.

Cleveland Ledger.
A prominent Democratic politician
who lived at Allentown, was appoint
ed to the position of naval officer al
Philadelphia during the second Cleve.
land administration. While in the
city he. made a host of friends and
ali of his waking hours. when he was
not engaged in official duties, were
spent with these gentlemen, attending
various interesting and costly enter
tainments. At the expiration of his
term of office he returned home. and
the good mother. who was an old
fashioned German woman, said to
him curiously:
John, what did you save during
the four years you were in oflce?"
Mother" he said with a smile
lighting up his countenance, IT ac-
complished wonders-I saved nv
life."
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-07-07
Life 100000 Years Ago.

scientists have found in a cave in
Switzerland bones of men, who lived
100000 years ago, when life was in
constant danger from wild beasts. To-
day the danger, as shown by A. w.
Brown OF Alexander. Me-, is largely
from deadly disease. IF it had not
oeen for DR.. Kings New Discovery,
which cured me, could not have
lived," he writes. suffering as did
from severe lung trouble and stub
porn cough" To cure Sore Lungs,
Colds, obstinate Coughs. and prevent
pneumonia. Its the best medicine on
earth. SOC and $1.00. Guaranteed by
Siperts Drug Store. Trial bottle
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-07-07

AT Methodist conference attend
ed by 200 church and lay delegates
az Pembroke, Ont, on Monday, DR.
Chown. Of Toronto. secretary OF
temperance and moral reform. shar,
~ criticised Earl Grey. the Governor
General, for countenancing horse
racing by attending the races He
said IL was shame that the big meet
at Toronto. which attracts the black
legs OF the United States should no
countenanced by the Governor Gen
cral Of Canada.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-07-07

portly Teuton in Wiles- Barre
fills the twofold position in the COM
munfty Of saloonkeeper of weekdays
and organist of church on SUNDAYS.
says an Exchange. A short time ago
re had been UP pretty late on satur-
day night waiting on customers, and
next day while presiding at the organ
found it difficult to keep his eyes
open. The preacher proceeded with
his sermon to the end, and at its con-
ciusion- the organist was fast asleep
and snoring loudly. The choir being
In readiness to commence singing,
some one shook the sleeping musician
from his slumbers to play the accom-
paniment. He awoke with start and
electrified the congregation by shout
ing at the top OF his voice: "Rosey
fife gloss pier
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-07-07

nnAsdntss In Failing 10 Realize Some
Of Their opportunities.

Recently Prof. John M. Coulter de-
sivered aa address at the conference
Cor sducation In the South. He spoke
IN the Improvement OF rural condi-
lions. and said some things that were
not relisl,ed. The Charleston News
and COURIER. commenting on the
statements. makes some of Its own
ON tho general subject of the blind
ness OF farmers in failing to realize
ahelr opportunities. 1t cites kansas
~elling millions OF dollars worth oi
eggs. and yet South Carolina buying
-ohickens In Kansas" 1t continues:
''Food products rise In price from
day to day. and will continue to rise
because increase in the production OF
foodstaffs In not In proportion to the
increase 'of population In any rapid
" growing country. where cities and
<ewns. with their manufacturing peo-
p'es. are constantly expanding. bu,
tho farmers of South Carolina neg
iees-a resion not less adapted to pro-
ducing foodstuffs than any other la
rhs world. We have the soil and the
rainfall for forage crops In abundance
= but we import beef; we have grass
on thousand hills and in meadows
Tor focks OF sheep--but inherited ha.
'nt has converted the luxury OF a
-
sneep-kiiling dog into necessary
NE; we have land equal to France
or italy for the production of the
grape--but we despiso wines and
force those of our own people who
crave beverages to drink whiskey and
get drunk and we vainly imagine
that because the perfect apples Of
nbrthern New York and the luscious
p>achss Of California will not grow
IN South carlina without attention.
''come up. volunteer" they will not
grow at all In South Carolina.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-07-07

After all the trouble and anxiety of
'she chaiieston fans in trying to keep
che baseball franchise. 1t has been
lost The local fans OF Charleston are
wrought up ssout the action OF Pre-
sident Jones. When the franchise was
turned over by President Matthews.
Mr.. Jones and the local fans of Char
neston had a meeting and raised
frmds to keep the franchise. Mr..
.Jenes then went to Chattanooga and
had q little chat with President o. b.
Andrews. who seemed TO be "the
power behind the throne The next
pcss heard at Charleston was that
the local franchise had been given to
Knoxville. The Charleston people feel
that they have been wronged. They
ought to have had another chance
The money contributed to keep the
franchise will be returned.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-07-07

'If you have pains In the back.
weak back. or any other indication of
weakened or disordered condition
OF the Kidneys or bladder, you should
get DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills
risnt away when you experience the
least sign OF kidney or bladder COM
plants. but be sure that you get De-
Wits Kidney and Bladder Pills. We
know what they will do for you, and
II you will send your name to e. C.
Dewitt d Coz Chicago, you will re-
ceive free TRIAL box Of these kidney
and bladder pills. They are sold here
by All Druggists.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-07-07
One Kind of Husband,

Lady Arthur Paget, at a dinner in
New York, according TO The Detroit
Free Press. said of the "appallinp
American divorce habit''-for that is
the shape which our divorce question
takes in her eyes:
And deceit, petty deceit, grave de-
ceit-that is another frequent cause
Of divorce.
TOO many husbands are like th,.
one who said, as his servant helped
him on with his Overcoat:
James, if my wife asks you where
am tell her I've gone to the opera.
THE man bowed.
Yes, sir; very good sir. And ne
added imperturbably. And where are
you really going. sir, in case any of
your. friends should call or ring YOU
up?'
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-07-07

would be hard to overstate the
wonderful change In my mother since
'she began to use Electric Bitters. e
writes Mrs. w. L. Giipatrick OF Dan
forth. Me. Although past 10 she
seems really to be growing young
again. She suffered untold misery
from dyspepsia for 20 years. At last
she could neither eat. drink nor
a1sep. Doctors gave her up and all
rswedies failed Till Electric Bitters
worked such wonders for her health. {"
They invigorate all vital organs. cure
LsAvos and Kidney troubles. induce
ls1eep. impart strength and appetite.
Qnv SOC st Sibert's Drug store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-07-07

Alcide Picard. the Paris publisher.
announces a "Precis d'Histoire de n
Literature Franchise des Origlnes a
Nos Jours." particularly designed for
the use OF students. The last section
os the book Will cover the period OF
lSso-ls00. II will touch on poetry,
Srama. fiction. criticism and history,
and will give an account of the in
hncnce of foreign literature on
French literature In the nineteenth
century.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-07-07

MANY people with chronic throat
and lung trouble have found comfort
and relief in Foley's Honey and, Tar
as 1t cures stubborn coughs after 9TH
er treatment has failed. L. M. Rug
giles. Reasnor, Iowa, writes: "The doc
tors said had consumption. and /
got no better until I took roley's
Honey and'Tar. 1t stopped the hem
orrhages and pain in my lungs and
they are now as sound as a bullet. "
w. w. Sibert.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-07-07

A Chicago man. SO years old. broke
his skull the other day while playing
TRing Around the Rosy" When
will people learn to limit the juven.
Hes to jackstones and penuchle p
Buffalo News.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-07-07

-Foiey's Honey and Tar no. only
stops chronic coughs that weaken the
constitution and develop into con-
sumption. but heals and strengthens
tha lungs. IL affords comfort and re-
fiet In the worst cases OF chronic bron-
chitis. asthma. hay fever and lung
1rouble. w. w. Sibert.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-07-07

IF people with symptoms of kid
ney or bladder trouble could realize
tneir danger they would without loss
Oh Time commence taking Foley's
Kidney Remedy. This great remedy
stops the pain and the Irregularities,
strengthens and builds up these or,
gans and there is no danger of
Bright's disease or other serious dis
order. Do not disregard the early
symptoms. w. w. Sibert.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-07-07

Whatever may be said of the mod
Urn man. he cannot be said to be
lacking In modesty. While the an
<ients did their utmost to prove that
'shey Issued from the gods, we do our
hest to demonstrate that we have de-
scended from monkeys.--Paris Jour-
1lal.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-07-07

Get Dewitt's Carbolized Witch Ha-
nel Salve when you ask for II. There
are a great many limitations. but there
u Just one original. This salve is
good for anything where a salve Is
needed to be used. but II is especially
good for Piles. Sold by All Druggists.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-07-07

Papa wrote the sweet girl. al
have become Infatuated with calls
thenics."
e We'll. dsusf ter. replied the old
man. III your hearts 'sot on him ]
haven't a word to say; but / always
@ic hope you'd marry an American. y
--,Honsfon Post.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-07-07
Tortured on a Horse.

""For ten years I couldn't tide a
morse without being in torture from
piles" writes L. s. Napier, of Rugless,
KY, when all doctors and other rem
edies failed, Bucklen's Arnica Salve
cured me-" Infallible for Piles, Burns,
Scalds, Cuts. Boils, Fever Sores, Ecze-
ma. Salt Rheum. Corns, 25c. Guaran-
teed by Sibert's Drug Store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-07-07

More taciturn and impassive than
ever. So the wrights are said to be.
No matter how high they fly abroad
the same plain Ohio Ben Franklins
at hOme!-Los Angeles Express.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-07-07

Inc youngest railroad president in
the world is the proud distinction of
Daniel A. Sortwell, a young brokers'
cierk or Boston. Only twenty-five
years old and less than two years out
o. college, Sortwell at the last meet
ing OF the Barre Railroad Company
stockholders was elected president of
the road.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-07-07

Everyone would be benefited by
taxing Foley's Orino Laxative for
stomach and liver trouble and habi-
tuai constipation. 1t sweetens the
stomach and breath, gently stimulates
the liver and regulates the bowels and
Is much superior to pills and ordinary
laxatives. Why not try Foley's Orino
Laxative today? w. w. Sibert.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-07-07
A Night Riders Raid.

"The worst night riders are calo-
mel, croton oil or aloes pills. They
raid your bed to rob you of rest. Not
SO with DR.. Kings New Life Pills.
They never distress or Inconvenience
but always cleanse the system. curing
Colds. Headache, Constipation, Ma
larfa, Csc. at Sibert's Drug Store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-07-07

Delay in commencing treatment
for a slight irregularity that could
have been cured quickly by Foley's
Kidney Remedy may result in q seri-
Gus kidney disease. F'oley's Kidney
Remedy builds up the worn out tis-
sues and strengthens these organs. w.
W. Sibert.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-07-07

ecuador exports about 10000
tons OF ivory nut annually, of which
one-half goes to Germany, one-fourth.
to the United States and the REMAND
der to Italy. France and other coun-
tries.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-07-07
The Maid and the Man.

(From the Chicago Inter-Ocean.)
When he had stepped on her foot
for about the sixth time she stopped
dancing
Il will sit down now" she said
quietly: II see that you prefer foot
ball"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-07-07

"Delay in taking Foley's Kidney
Remedy If you have backache, kidney
or bladder trouble, fastens the dis
ease upon you and makes cure more
difficult. Commence taking Foley's
Kidney Remedy today and you will
soon be well. Why risk serious ma
lady? w. w. Sibert.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-07-07

The Louisville Times discourses on
"Memorializing the Red Man." We
though he had been only assimilated
nevolently.-Houston Post.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-07-07

Mr.. Thomas o. Jameson, of th/
Dccersville section of Pickens County.
was struck by freight train while
crossing the railroad and was badly
Injured. having his skull fractured.
his shoulder fractured. his arm brok-
en- ana his entire body seriously bruis-
ed. He is now in the care of DR.. J. Fa
Earle, Of Greenville.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-07-07

THE best pills made are DeWitt's
Little Early Risers. the famous little
liver pills. They are small, gentle,
pleasant. easy to take and act prompt
ly. They are sold by All Druggists.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-07-07

Wonder. If there will be a high
tariff on the wool Senator Aldrich is
trying to pull over the peoples eyes /?
Louisville Post.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-07-07

Senator Bailey Is unfortunate in
finding his temper as often as he loses
it.-St. Paul Dispatch.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-10-20
SENSATIONAL CHARGE
AGAINST MAGISTRATE
Justice Lewis, Of Hsnrieo, VIII be
Accused Of Aiding Man Wanted
for Foul Crime.

RICHMOND. VA. Oct. 19.-Follow-
ing tie apprehension of Sidney HutZ-
Ter, under arrest on a warrant charg-
ing HOUSEKEEPING and attempted
criminal assault upon the person OF
Mrs. Alice Herr. at her home near
Chickahominy Swamp, on the Noun
tain Road. In Henrico county. which
crime was committed on Saturday,
October ., sensational charges will be
preferred at 9 O'Clock tomorrow morn
ing against Magistrate James T. Lewis
before Judge r Carter Scott today. al
leging the guilty knowledge of the
whereabouts of criminal fugitive
hunted by the authorities.
Ii will be further brought to the
attention of Judge Scott how hagis-
trate Lewis. having entered into the
councils of the Henrico constables at
the county Jail. discussing how they
might apprehend the accused crimi-
nal tthe constables supposing Lewis
TO be in honest sympathy with them
IN the discharge Of their Official and
sworn dutiesl. later went post haste
TO the camp of the friends Of Hutzler.
whom he is believed to have posted
with regards to the designs OF the
deputy sheriff and such of the county
constables as we're comprising the ar
rest Of the hunted man.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-10-20
Purchase Of Three Short Railroads
IN Coal Fields Approved.
sH0HTs ElEtTt0 TO DIRECTORATE
Nearly Two Hundred Miles of Track
Added to Line-Mr. Hawiey Gives
Out Optimistic Statement in Rich
mond.
(By Associated Press.)

RICHMOND, VA, Oct. 19.-At the
annual meeting today of the stock
holders of the Chesapeake & Ohio
Railroad Company, Decatur Axten,
James H. DcoIey, Edwin Hawley,
Henry E. Huntington. Frederick w.
Scott. Theodore p. Shonts lin place
Of John W. Castle, deceased), George
W. Stevens, Franz Turmbull. Frank
A. vsnderlip were elected directors.
Approval of the purchase of three
short railroads operating in the Vir-
sinia and West Virginia coal fields
was given.
These lines, adding total OF near
ly 200 miles of track, TO the purchas-
ing road. are the Coal River Railway,
CT West Virginia; the Southwestern,
of Virginia, and the Air Line, OF Vir-
ginia.
Mr.. HswIey Interviewed.
The Richmond News Leader yes
terday said:
Edwin Ha~icy talked freely to d
reporter for The News Leader about
the prosperity % the South and the
relations of railroads to prosperity.
Mr.. Hawley said that he was well
Pleased with the good showing that
the Chesapeake & Ohio was making.
both in freight and passenger bust
ness and commented especially upon
the physical condition of the property
He said that the future OF this coun-
try depended largely on the railroads.
the arteries of commerce: that the
people who were conducting these
great tboroughfsres we're thoroughly
alive to their responsibilities was
shown by the railroads FIRST recover
cd from the recent depression end
anticipated prosperity BY preparing to
move greater quantities Of freight
than ever before.
u think that one Of the best signs
Of permanent prosperity IA the better
understanding between the people
who have 70 deal with the railroads
and those who have 10 manage then, =
said Mr.. HawIcy. This understand
Ing Is bringing about cooperation
between the shipper and the operat-
ing officials. which lends 10 the benc-
n c. both
Mr.. Hawioy said that the good
roads movement throufhcut the coun-
try was one Of the hopeful signs and
meant advancement. progress. en-
iightenmcnt and the building M Of
individuals and communities. and that
he was especially pleased TO sec Viz
GINA and the South 80 well Nd IN
the front in this movement
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-10-20
EGGlESTOH'S SUCCESSOR
WILL BE Ma MED FRIDAY
Governor Postpones Appointment
Pending Action Of State Conn.,
mlttee.

RICHMOND. VA. Oct. l9.-Gover-
nor Swanson announced this morn
ing that he would make no appoint
ment OF successor TO the late David
O. Eggleston as secretary Of the com
monwoalth until after the State DEM
ocratic committee shall have met and
named a candidate TO be voted for In
the general election in November.
When that is done, It is believed
that the governor will forthwith name
that gentleman for the unexpired term
OF Mr. Eggles.on.
The governor reached the city this
morning from Harrisonburg. having
come from the latter place by way
of Staunton last night and leaving
stanton at an early hour this morn
ing.
Republicans OF the state are san
CINE that the complications that
have arisen since the death OF Mr..
Eggleston means that John b. Locke.
of Newport News, the candidate of
that party. will be elected. Mr. Locke
will have the united support Of the
Republicans in all parts of the state,
and as that party Is expected to cast
something like 10000 votes It is easy
to see that the election of the nomi-
nee of the Democrats will be a diff
cult proposition. The name of the
new nominee will have to be writ
ten on at least $4,000 ballots in order
to elect the choice of the State COM
mittee.
The question is, will there be
enough Democrats who will take the
trouble to do this? Will they net con-
fuse the name OF David Q. Eggles-
ton" with that OF Joseph ID. Eggles-
ton. Jr.. for superintendent of public
instruction. and scratch 10th of them
eff. thereby eDdangerins the election
of at least two Of the nominees of
the primary?
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-10-20
PEOPLE OF THIS COUNTRY WARNED
Liberty Cannot be Protected Wlthout
Trials by Jury, 1t is peeIarcd-Ac-
ton Significant in View OF Comp
ers' Recent Sentence at Hands Of
Federal Court.
(By Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON, d. c.. Oct. 10
Resolutions denounc;ng the murder
of Francisco Ferrer, the Spanish rev.
olutionist. who recently was con-
demned by ccurt-martial and shot in
Barcelona, were adopted at today's
session of the executive council OF
the American FEEDER alton of Labor.
we. on ctr personal behalf. as
well as in tie n9me of Americas
workers and the whole people" the
RI solutions declare, express our in
tense Indignation. horror and our
strongest protest against the murder
of Ferrer by direction OF the Spanish
government"
Taken in connection with the ac-
tion of the Supreme Court of the DIS.
trict of Columbia iii sentencing Pres
ident Gompers, Secretary Morrison
and John Mitchell. of the American
Federation of Labor. to serve terms
in jail for contempt of court, the con
Gliding paragraphs of the resolutions
is looked upon here as significant
The resolutions declare that I'VE
take this occasion Of the military muir
der CT man whose real offending
was speaking. writing and teachini
humanity to become more wise, more
free and more liberty loving. TO re
mind the people of our country tha
the liberty Of. the citizen is only Sc
cure when trial by jury and in opeI
court for any alleged offense involv
ing punishment Is guaranteed"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-10-20
FARMERS FROM FIVE
sTaTsS IN SESSION
Prime Object is to Formulate Plan
for Making Tobacco Growers
More independent.
(By Associated Press.)

DANvILLE. VA. Oct. 19.-An inter-
state meeting of the Farmers Co
operative Union Of America. known as
the Farmers Union in Virginia, North
Carolina. Kentucky and Tennessee
convened here today.
The meeting was called to order by
p. r. Earle, Lynchburg. the organizer
for Virginia and later DIT. n. o. Alex
ander. president OF the North Caro-
lima Union. was made chairman. Sew
erai addresses we're made this morn
ing ~ben the speakers urged tobacco
growers TO organize and tx a price
for the product instead Of letting the
trust name its cWn price.
The prime o0teci Of the gathering
hepe Is 70 formulate come plan where
BY the tobacco growers can be put
a more indcpcn lslt basis ar 50
care higher prices for his labor.
after 2 few speech committee
CT ways and means VS. appointed tc
- nit q report. r. -c-1f.-yiidfng the
plan q procedure. The commit
tee is composed O. representatives
from each 81 the states. and after
their appoiEtmen, the union went In
70 executive sessions The meeting
Is expected 10 continue for two days.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-10-20
DYING MAN ASKS that
JUSTICE BE DONE SLAYER
Robert e. Terrence Says Conway Shot
Him Down in Cold
Blood.

RICHMOND. VA, Oct 19.--James
r. Conway, charged with the murder
CT Rosert T. Terrence. was called IN
tho police court this morning. bu,
pending the corcner's inquest to DC
held this afternoon at $3.50 o'clock,
the case was postponed until Thurs
day. All witnesses were summoned
fer their appearance on that day.
Conway was in court this morning
and seemed to be composed. although
he appeared to be laboring under a
severe mental strain.
Commemorative Attorney Folkes
refused this morning to give cut any
thing concerning the -mortem
statement made by Terrence yester-
day afternoon.
At noon today the coroner's jury
viewed the body ir the home of the
father of the dead man. 211s West
Main street.
When the final statement just be-
fore the death of Terrence was TAX
en-. Chief Werner, Magistrate Nc
Carfhy and Secretary To.cr. of the
detective department. we're present.
], is given out that in his statement.
Terrence said:
My dying wish Is that justice may
be done the man who killed me.
WIS shot down in Geld blood and had
no chance to defend myself. d;d
no; 20 TO CoHwsy's to pick quarrel