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Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-04-13


The negroes OF Africa are simple and
direct in speech. II never occurs TO
them. writes Mr.. X. n. MiIligan In
The Jungle Folk In Africa" that the
purpose OF language Is to conceal
thought, and to cOmmiserate the Afri-
can for his color Is q waste OF sym
patty. In illustration Of this Mr.. NIL
ligan gives an amusing conversation
with one of his pupils. One day when
was talking to Botedi something In
the course Of the conversation prompt.
ed me to ask him whether he would
like to be a white man. He replied
respectfully but emphaticaIly in the
negative. wished to know his rea-
son. He hesitated TO tell me, but I
was insistent, and at last he replied:
"Well. we think that we are better
looking"
gasped when I thought OF the vast
ly III looking faces / had seen in the
jungles. and in apology for myself ]
said:
but you have not seen us In our
own country, where there Is no ma
laria and where we are not yellow and
green"
He quietly asked what color we were
In our own country. to which prompt.
ly replied, Pink and white"
Looking at me steadily for a mo.
ment, he remarked:
mfr. Milligan, II should see you In
your own country don't believe !
should know you"
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-04-13
DAINTY Work 70 Lent.

The new designs in lingerie dresses
IS belief. so fine and 50 beautifully
bought are they. Some have panels
wn the front OF val insertion. with
btifs and other designs No two are
Ike. Blue OF white silk finished ba-
te, with panels Of eyelet English EN-
soidery, Is lovely. Many clever Ia
Is during Lent embroider their own
Dcks. 1t is dainty work and helps
in the days. The pattern batistes
: exceedingly ane and delicate and
D make beautiful summer dresses
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-04-13

has a capacity to take care of a laun-
dry business of 5000 per week. 1t
holds eighty-five gallons Of water, into
which thirty-fve pounds of the cheap
est salt are poured. The salt water runs
slowly into an electrolyzing vat, and a
current Of electricity is thrown on. II
travels through the water. which cir
culates between carbon plates, thus
making the bleaching fluid. The luid
flows into another tank. where It ID
drawn when needed. BY means Of re
cording instruments attached to the
machine it is possible at all times to
determine the strength Of the chlorine
produced.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-04-13
A Gale bx Anothsr Name.

Doubtless there were many puzzled
readers when a deep sea skipper rolled
into this harbor a few days ago and
reported that his ship had been be-
lated by a gale which had piped mp to
force TO-" Force TO-" 1t was ex-
planned. meant something like a hurri-
cane. 1t is a term borrowed from the
Beaufort scale, a scheme Of wind
measurements devised by the British
admiral Beaufort before the days OF
ocean going steam. Force was q
calm. force light breeze. and so on
up to the hurricane velocity. Perhaps
too, the Beaufort scale may give a
clew to those who have been wonder
ing for some time at the title of q
popular German picture. 1t Is just one
expanse Of frowning cloud and storm
tossed billow. and the artist has named
1t ''windstarke 10. 11."-New York Sun
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-04-13

3 A GOOD BOOK IN THE KITCHEN.
material for 81 yard at Skin
on Fifth avenue, when she could
sactically the same thing on Sixth
le for 90 cents. She is paying
Dr riding boots just because the
has his coat Of arms outside the
when any good shoemaker In
would charge her only $1S at the
Last, and not least, she has
$40 for a simple hat shape with
wings on the side because the
Ter told her they came from a
bird (t is just dyed hem and that
hape is imported. The only place
Imported from is the factory in
ken! She could actually get the
thing under $40 If she took the
BE to look around her. l tell you
my friends, it is not the women
have the most money who dress
est. They are too easily cheated.
those who know the value of
b who get their moneys worth.
rule, they have no cash to spare.
that is why they have educated
selves. In the shopping world,
Everywhere else, knowledge is
r."
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-04-13
Impressed.

81 appear to have made something
OF an impression on that man over
there" remarked a young lady at a
wedding party. HE has been looking
at me ever since / arrived"
'If you mean that one with the
black mustache. he's the detective en-
gagged to look after the presentsr' said
friend.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-04-13
pr;.r Air IN Towns.

The air Of large towns Is found by
v. Kremser to be drier than country
air. although Il might be supposed that
the higher temperature Of the towns
would Increase the vapor The chief
cause Of the lessened humidity seems
TO be the more complete draining Of
the ground Ia townA
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-04-13
ELECTRIC BLEACHER.

Machine Whitens Clothes Without In
jUrins Fabric.
The problem Of bleaching clothes in
laundries without rotting the cloth has
always been a serious one, but a ma
chine Is now on the market which is
expected to do away with the use Of
chloride of lime bleach. 1t Is a device
for producing bleaching liquor electro
lytically from an ordinary salt brine.
This liquor or chlorine is claimed to
be harmless to clothes and in fact is
considered equal in this respect to the
old grass bleach.
The machine, or electrolyzer, Occu-
pies a hoor space Of by 4 feet and
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-04-13

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Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-04-13

Relative Hardness Of Precious Stones.
The relative hardness OF various
stones is easily determined by testing
the power OF one stone to make
scratches on another. II diamond is
rubbed with one OF the points of a
topaz. the topaz point Is bIunted and
the mark which win be seen on the
face of the diamond IL only the dust
Of the topaz, which can be brushed OF
with the finger. But If the topaz is
rubbed against the diamond the lat
ter is unaltered and the surface of the
former IL marked with a scratch
which can be removed only by fur
Their polishing down. It is on the basis
Of this process OF comparison that a
scale of comparative hardness has
been formed represented by ten sub
stances. OF which diamond is the high.
est and graphite the lowest In the
scale. 1t Is a curious fact that these
two extremes of the scale. the brilliant
and hard diamond and soft hlnck
graphite, are both cheml ally the same
substance-pure carbon. Jewellers cir
cular.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-04-13
Woman ;
Eres in this Column:
w the Rich Are Fooled
/ Rod and the Child
lste Of Time at Home

Ire are some women who are
TO spend money" remarked Mrs.
after she came home from a
ing expedition with a friend.
Spendthrift has just bought
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-08-25
PROHIBITION BILL PASSED.
Drastic Measure Endorsed by thsr~
Alabama Senate.

Montgomery, Ala, Aug. 20.-The
Fuller bill, the most drastic and far
reaching prohibition bill ever drawn
in this State, was passed in the Sen
ate today by a vote of 23 to 6.
The measure forbids the possession.
even Of liquor except in private resi-
dences, makes the accused PARTY
prove his own innocence before any
evidences against him is introduced
makes the use of the word saloon a.
crime. bars the advertisement of no-
uors from bill boards and signs and
holds that even the possession Of a.
Federal liquor license is absoluts
proof of guilt in selling intoxicants.
The bill has a dozen other nearly
as strong clauses and the only amend
ment made was the one striking out
the clause forbidding the sale in the
State of all newspapers or magazines
which contained liquor advertise
ments.
The bill was passed by the House
last Week.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-08-25
WHEN HER BACK ACHES.
A Woman Finds All Her Energy ara
Ambition Slipping Away.

Sumter women know how the
aches and pains that come when the
kidneys fail make life a burden. Back
ache, hip pains, headaches, dizzy
spells, distressing urinary troubles, All
tell Of sick kidneys and warn you Of
the stealthy approach of diabetes,
dropsy and Bright's disease. Doan's
Kidney Pills permanently cure alf
these disorders. Here's proof of il In
a Sumter wOman's words:
Mrs. Louis Jeffords. IA Owen St,
Sumter, S. c., says: II am pleased to
say that DOan's Kinney Pills proved Of
great benefit to me. was a victim
OF kidney complaint for over two
years. My kidneys were very weak
and I had great trouble in controlling
the secretions. My back ached all
the time and frequently was so lame
that / could scarcely dress myself. r
at length read about Doan's Kidney
Pills and finally procured a box at
China's drug store. After using them.
the backache and pains vanished. my
kidneys became normal and 1 felt q
great deal better in every way. / am
pleased to give Doan's Kidney Pills
the credit for this great change"
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 and
take no other. No. 8.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-08-25
ATLANTA MAN KILLS HIS WIFE
Finds Woman in Pennsylvania and
Shoots Her Dead I'm Office of Police
Chief.

Wilkesbarre. Pa. Aug. 20.-George
F. Marion, aged SO years, Of Atlanta
Ca. shot and instantly killed his
common law wife in the office Of the
chief Of police in this city tonigh.
Marion and the deceased, who was
formerly Miss Frances Lee Of Zion
City, ILL.,. had. it is alleged, been liv-
ing together as husband and wife for
seven years.
Marion, during the winter. was q
theatrical advance agent, and a Pull.
man car conductor during the sum.
mer. Several weeks ago, it is said
the woman ran away with another
man. taking her child with her.
Marion traced them to this city
and through the chief of police ar
ranged to meet his wife at police
Headquarters tonight. When they
met he kissed her and both appeared
happy.
Turning to Chief Of Police Long
Marion asked the latter to step from
the Office for few moments while l.,
spoke to his wife in private.
The chief thinking he was accom-
plishing a kind act by bringing !nan
and wife together. readily consented
AS soon as he left the room, Marion
asked mis- wife If she would return to
Atlanta with him. She refused
whereupon he pulled a revolver and
shot her dead.
Marion was sent to Jail.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-08-25
DEAD MANS BODY. FOUND.
GruesOmc Find In Aiken-Deceasetl
Had Been In q Knife Duel.

Aiken. Aug. 20-The swollen, par
TALLY decomposed body of Will
Brooks. white man. of Augusta
Ca, was today found in a cornield,
near Bath. with a wound in his left
side. evidently inflicted with a pocket
knife.
The man had been dead at least
two days. 1t Is thought. The body
was found by some negroes in pass
ing. The body was drawn up and
showed evidences Of the deceased un-
dergoing excruciating pain before
death. Coroner johnson was not in
the city at the time of the finding of
the body. having gone to hold an in
quest over the body Of a negro la
borer. who was killed near San Bar
Ferry. on the Savannah River, by
the caving In Of sand. and the in
quest has not yet been held. The
magistrate at Bath had Mark Dun
can. white. taken In charge, and he
will be held in the Aiken jail pend
ing the investigation of the death of
Brooks. f
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-08-25
DIsPENsARY CASES soon.
Indicted Men to Be Tried at Colum
bia in September.

Columbia. Aug. 2O.-The dispen-
sary cases will come up at the Sep
tember term Of Court. which con-
venes the hrst Monday in September.
Definite announcement was made to
this effect today. A conference be-
tween attorneys was held in the, Of
fice Of Attorney General Lyon, who
stated that he would insist upon the
trial of the cases. The first weeks
jury was drawn today. but the cases
will hardly come up the first week
The following are under indictment:
John Black. L. w. Boykin. James
Farnum. John Bell Towill. Joseph
b. Wylie. J. NJ. Rawlinson. W. O.
Tatum. M. A. Goldman and w. A.
Byars.
Much interest attaches to the out
come Of the cases.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-08-25
GEORGINAS LYNCH NEGRO.
lake Ex-COnvict From the Sheriff
Without TrOuble-Accused of Bru-
tai Crime.

Fitzgerald, Ca, Aug. 2O.-Henry
Taylor, negro ex-convict charged
with assaulting a white woman Tues.
day and then numbering her and her
infant. was this afternoon taken from
e sheriff of Wilcox couty, between
Lumpkin and McRae, and lynched,
according to reports reaching here
tonight.
The crime for which the negro was
lynched by indignant citizens was one
OF the most brutal ever recorded in
the criminals annals Of Georgia.
The negro's victim and her g.
months-old baby were left at their
home at I.umpkins Ferry Tuesday af-
ternoon and that night when the hus-
band and father returned from his
work both his wife and baby were
missing. A search revealed the fact
that they were not at the house Of
any neighbor. Soon their disappear.
ance, with suspicion Of foul play, was
known throughout the neighborhood
anG search for them was immediately
commenced. Thursday afternoon the
bodies were found in a small pond
not a great ways from the woman's
home. The woman had been as
saulted and then choked to death.
while the baby's skull had been
crushed. Henry Taylor had told of
seeing the woman with her baby 60
ing in the direction Of the pond in
which their bodies were found. sus-
picion was Immediately directed to-
ward him on the finding of the bodies,
but he had disappeared.
Early today Taylor was arrested in
Ben Hill county, near Lumpkins Fer
ry. He was taken in, charge by the
sheriff of Wilcox county, who imme-
diately started for Fitzgerald. Find
Ing that his way was blocked by the
presence of large numbers of aroused
people. circuitous route was taken
The citizens, however, learned of the
change of plans. and, continually
augmented by blood-thirsty men. the
mob followed the trail Of the sheriff
and finally came upon him between
Lumpkins Ferry and McRae and
quick work was made of the negro
After being strung up to a tree, Tay-
lor's body was filled with bullets.
Taylor had only recently completed
serving chaingang sentence in this
county.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-08-25
HEAT WAVE HURT COTTON.
Repofts From Arkansas Fields Indi.
cate Great Loss Through Excessive
Warmth and Winds.

Little Rock. Ark, Aug. 20.-Re-
ports received In this city tonight
from various points in the main cot
ton growing section of Arkansas in
dicate that the late heat wave which
was accompanied by hot winds, has
done inestimable damage to the crop.
Judge George l. Bassman. of this
city. who has extensive cotton inter-
est, made personal Investigation Of
the situation today and he finds the
crop has ben damaged at least S
per cent. since last Monday. The
damage is due to the shedding of the
bolls. He predicts loss of one-third
the total output unless rain falls
within week or 10 days. State Su-
perintendent Pitcock Of the peniten.
tiary states that the States crop on
the State farm has been damaged 26
per cent. in 10 days.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-08-25
Dun's Weekly Review.

New York, Aug. 2O.-R. G. Dun d
Co.'s review of trade tomorrow win
say:
{ Reports from the principal cities.
unite in confirming the revival I'm
trade. The prospect is that the VOL
ume Of business will, before long. at
tain such proportions that maximum
capacity will be reached and labor
be at premium.
'In the iron and steel trade this
condition seems to be already i'm
sight.
Railroads are enjoying such in
crease in business and such assur-
ances of good crops that they are
buying freely of steel rails and other
supplies
I'm the dry goods markets jobbing
houses report a much better business
than a year ago.
Orders for iron and steel are in
creasing so rapidly that mills and
furnaces experience difficulty I'm
making deliveries, and in some In
stances premiums are being paid for
prompt shipment.
additional orders for shoes are
not coming in very freely and shoe
manufacturers do not look for much
business until the close of this month.
The New England factories are pretty
fully employed and have good
volume of business. Leather rules
quiet
LESS favorable crop and weather
news caused an advance in prices OF
the leading farm staples"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-08-25
sUFFRAGETTEs THROW BRICKS.
Harry Secretary Of War Haldcne
With Missiles Hurled Through VIM
dows Of Public Hall. -

London. Aug. 2o.-There were suf-
fragette disturbances at several polit-
ical meetings in the British Isles to-
night. The women made determined
efforts to invade st. Andrews hall,
Glasgow. and crowd of their SYM
pathizers came into violent conflict
with the police, which resulted In
riotous scenes. Several of the suf-
fragettes were arrested for throwing
stones through the windows of the
hall and other breaches Of the
peace.
Secretary for War Haldene, while
addressing q meeting at liverpool
this evening. was greatly disturbed
by number of suffragettes who
took up position on the roof Of an
adjacent building and showered
bricks through the windows of the
hall In which the meeting was be-.
ing held. Seven Of the women were
arrested.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-08-25
Twas a Glorious Victory.

There's rejoicing in Fedora, Tenn.
mans life has been saved, and now
Lr. Kings New Discovery is the talk
or the town for curing c. ". Pepper
or deadly lung hemorrhages. 81 could
not work nor get about" he writes.
and the doctors did me no good, but,
after using DR.. Kings New Discovery
three weeks. l feel like a new man,
and can do good work again" For
weak, sore or diseased lungs coughs
and colds, hemorrhages, hay fever, Ia
grippe, asthma or any bronchial af-
lection 1T stands unrivaled. Price soc
and $1.OO. Trial bottle free. Sold
and guaranteed by Sibert's Drug
Store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-08-25
GRAVE UNREST IN MEXICO.
CIIANDESTTNE MASONS PREPAR.
ING FOR DEMONSTRATION.
Political Fights Cause Great Anxiety,
Though Government Has Situation
Well In Hand.

Mexico City, Aug. 2O.-A specia
dispatch from Monterey to the Mexi.
co Daily Record says:
"Not a weapon of any kind could
be bought here today. Half Of the
men Of the town are carrying con-
cealed weapons. Lodges of clades
tine Masons who recognized Gen
Reyes as chief are preparing a de.
monstration at Alameda"
Special dispatches from various
parts of Northern Mexico to diff
ferent publications in this city, all
say that the situation throughout that
region Is one of grave political un-
rest. During the past two days
troops have been moved to places
where they will be most needed in
case of serious disturbances.
The government has the situation
we'll in hand.
The trouble centres about the per-
sonalty Of Gen. Bernardo Reyes, gov
ernor Of the State Of Nuexo Leon
and former minister of war. The an
decentralization faction had named
Reyes as a candidate for the vice
presidency in opposition to Vice Pres
ident Corral. who has been renomin.
ated by the administration party
Yesterday Reyes left his summer
home for the ranch Of friend.
simultaneously detachments oi
federal troops were sent to the noun.
tains, and Reyes is said to be com.
pletely surrounded by federal forces
This is believed to be put a precau.
tionary movement on the part of the
federal government.
Today is Reyes birthday and his
friends desired to make a big demon.
stration. Gen. Trevino denied the use
or military bands and prohibited the
mammoth display Of fireworks plan.
ned.
One Of the most dangerous ele.
ments Of the situation, according to
The Record dispatches. is the alleged
called meeting of all the clandestine
lodges Of Masons throughout the
Monterey section. It is claimed that
these self-styled Masons have pledg.
ed themselves to support Reyes.
Gen. Diaz, president of the repub-
lie, Is a S3rd degree Mason of the rec
ognized branch of Masonry of Mexi-
co.
The special dispatches say that ne
general order has gone forth to pre-.
vent the sale of fire arms in Mon.
terey. but that none are to be had al
any price because the pawn shops ant
stores have sold out their entire
stocks.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-08-25

lie In the low, marshy bottoms Of
the Potomac, the breeding ground of
malaria germs. These germs cause
chills, fever and ague. biliousness,
jaundice, lassitude, weakness and gen.
eral debility and bring suffering or
death to thousands yearly. But Elec-
trio Bitters never fail to destroy them
and cure malaria troubles. "They
are the best all-round tonic and cure
for malaria ever used writes r. M.
James, of Louellen. S. c. They cure
stomach. liver, kidney and blood
troubles and will prevent Typhoid
Try them, soc. Guaranteed by ST.
hert's Drug Store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-08-25

Dysentery is dangerous disease
bnt can be cured. Chamberlain g
Collie. Cholera and Diarrhoea Rene
dy has been successfully used In nine
epidemics OF dysentery 1t has never
been known to fail. 1t is equally
valuable for children and adults, and
when reduced with water and sweet
ened. 1t Is pleasant to take. Sold by
w. w. Sibert.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-08-25

*Be sure and take bottle of
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera, and
Diarrhoea Remedy with you when
starting on your trip this summer.
1T cannot be obtained on board the
trains or steamers. Changes of water
and climate often cause sudden at
be prepared. Sold by w. W. Sibert
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-08-25
CURED HAY FEVER AND SUM-
MER COLD.

"A. S. Nusbaum, Batesville, In
diana, writes: Last year I suffered
for three months with a summer cold
so distressing that it interfered with
my business. 1 had many Of the
symptoms of hay fever, and a doctors
prescription did not reach my case,
and 1 took several medicines which
seemed only to aggravate it. For
tunately 1 insisted upon having Fo>
Iey's Honey and Tar. 1t quickly cur
ed me. My wife has since used Fo-
ley's Honey and Tar with the same
success" w. w. Sibert
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-08-25
Reyes Agents at Work.

Beaumont, Tex, Aug. 3O.-It was
asserted today by Charles Velenzuela,
Mexican, that two agents Of Gen.
Bernardo Reyes haze been in Beau
mont for several days seeking recruits
for the outthrow of President Diaz of
Mexico.
These agents, he said, wanted him
to sign paper pledging his services
In the field on behalf of Reyes in the
event the movement now impending
assumed a mere definite and con-
certed aspect. Valenzuela declared
that he did not sign the paper.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-08-25
REAL DRY IN EDGEFTELD.
Burglars Enter Office OF Hiph Sheriff
and Take Liquor Contraband by
Law.

Edgefield. Aug. 20.-The sheriff's
office was broken into last night and
four gallons Of contraband liquor,
recently seized by the officers, were
stolen.
Mr.. QUITS has offered a reward of
500 for the apprehension Of the
guilty party or parties. There is no
clue to who they are.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-08-25

when the digestion is all right
the action Of the bowels regular
there is a natural craving and relish
Tor food. When this Ia lacking you
may know that you need dose OF
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets. They strengthen the diges-
tive organs. improve the appetite and
regulate the bowels. Sold by w. W.
Sibert.