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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-03-20

News and Courier.

News and Courier.
In his speech at the University of
Pennsylvania on /washington's birth
! day. Mr.. Taft paid a high tribute to
the ministry. In the early DAYS
! throughout this country. and par
ticularly In New England, the min
listers exercised most powerful po-
iiticial character. At that time New
England. as Mr.. Taft said, might
almost be called a theocracy,'" and
the minister in the community was
the highest authority as to what the
law should be and how 1t ought to
be enforced. Great changes have
come since that day. Then the min
istry. because of the rewards in the
way OF influence. power and promi-
nence attracted the ablest Of educat-
ed minds" but there has been a radi-
cal change In the position and infiu-
ence Of the ministry. The spirit of
education and Independent thinking,
the wide diffusion Of knowledge and
news by the press. the increased re-
wards and influence of other voca-
tions have all had their effect in at
tracing much of the best talent of
the country form the ministry to
other pursuits. Mr.. Taft believes
that the profession Of the ministry
| ought to have a very direct effect
| upon the conditions in this world
rather than be wholly confined to
the concerns Of the next. and he re-
CARDS 1t as distinct loss to society
that the ablest young men are not
seeking the ministry. but he does
not think that the pulpit has lost it's
influence upon the public conscience.
He thinks that the ministers have not
always been discreet, that the ten
| dency among some of their number
who have taken part in political af.
fairs and are seeking governmental
reforms has been to demand too
close realization of their ideals and
an unwillingness to give up the ac-
complishment of some for decided
| progress In Others" and just to the
extent that they have done go does
he think that they have placed linn
itation upon their usefulness.
That IL all very well said and very
interesting. "No matter how excel
lent his motives" says the New York
Sun In speaking Of the political ac-
tivities Of the minister, "he is often
In no position to direct a layman as
to politics. Perhaps it would be just
to say that the laity has risen rather
than that the clergy has fallen. "This
Is practically the idea that Mr. Taft
had In his mind. But the minister
as always ben regarded in this re-
gion as set apart for a particula,
work. He cannot be a merchant, OIL
lawyer, or a broker, or a mechanic
because his relation to the commu.
nifty Is sacred. and therefore, in q
large sense wholly spiritual. This
was the view. at any rate, that OBJ.
tained In South Carolina under the
Constitution Of 1870. which contains
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-03-20

In . petition for divorce recently
fled at San Francisco. Mrs. Emma
scheli asks the court to give her the
custody Of her-lions. The schells
are in the trained wild-beast business,
and there are no little Schells.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-03-20

Mrs. 8. Jane Vaughan died Tuesday
night at o'clock at her resi-
dence In the southern suburbs Of this
city. She will be pleasantly remem-
bered a. Miss 8. Jane Webb. who
married Mr.. Vaughan some twenty
flve years ago. She was q daughter
Of the late William Webb. who was
one Of the prominent merchants OF
Sumter and o large land owner in
this vicinity. and who died some years
before the late Civil War. She is the
last surviving member Of the imme-
diate family. Her brother. Capt. Rob-
ert G Webb. Captain Of the Claremont
Troop. was killed In the war. and an
other brother. F. Marion Webb
died in the same struggle. Her
other brothers. Richard s. Webb
and Thomas Sumter Webb. have been
dead for quite number Of years. and
a sister. formerly the wife Of the late
DIR. I. A. McKagen. died many years
since. She resided at the old Webb
homestead. just below the city OF
Sumter. and died there on Tuesday
evening In the seventy-third year OF
her age. Her remains were inferred
at the old Webb burying ground
adjoining the Sumter Cemetery or
Wednesday afternoon OF 1880 O'Clock
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-03-20

Adiai e. Stevenson will retire
from law business and coal mining
TO establish the La Sale Extension
University.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-03-20

Cou1Ity Treasurer Lee was quite
~ Monday writing receipts for
Iines'snt sax-paysrs
wednesday was 81. Pstrick's day;
3 nt'st rsvsrsd and treasured event
)he calendar Of the Irish race.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-03-20
DEATH

Mr.. c.. Nelson died Monday at s
o'clock. aged Is years. He was
born In Camden. In 1891. and
made his home there until two years
ago. when he moved to
Sumter. Mr.. Nelson was q Confeder-
ate Veteran; served under Capt. Will
lam Clyburn in Company c.. Hagood's
Brigade. He was q consistent men,
Der Of the Methodist church. He is
survived by 8 children. Mrs. L,edem
Young. Mrs. w. H. Deal. Mrs. r. J.
AcLans. Mrs. Hazel Jones. I. c. Mel
son. r. J. Nelson. ]. Kelly Nelson and
Mrs. Finley Matthew'S. The body was
taken to Caden Wednesday morn
ing for interment.
New-York tribune., 1909-07-04
CHAPTER XIV.
WIhelmina Consents

WTITHIN q fortnight after the co11yer-
" >a-5a- between Adolph and F-1tz
He--v. The King sent the long delayed
message - England with formal notice
that al negotiations for marriage II that
oua--e- were broken of The Queen.
whose whole married life had been devoted
70 the contamination o- the English mar
rage. Was hea--h-oken- and many a
stormy scene er-ued between her and her
husband. The Queen. wrath also fell on
Wilhelm head. because the Princess
had not insisted on q continuation Of the
rra---a-e negotiations wl-h England he
Prince WAS helpless Her wishes or pro
tests would have been only a waste OF
breath. 5-- The Queen was angry at
everyone and Nina. having been her scape-
goat ever since the DAY she was born q girl
instead Co.. a boy. telr the heavy hand Of
he- mother II temper.
Ngw YOU will have the pleasure OF
marrying one of TWO beasts. Schwedt OF
We;sse-t=--" said Queen Sophia. up
New-York tribune., 1909-07-04

and She followed h.m 60 distant fa-t Do.
the room
His gracious Majesty. your Affection
ate fatLe~. began G-umAo" ".n-rHus.F.
- wishing To- see YOU veil settled and happy
fa- life directs me 70 say 20 FaH t"a' hr
has selected tna worthy wc. n' H'-a rams
IN, Ns-a~avc uf ~ehwcit and tnr Duke ni
Weis-e-tcls. and that Neu may .u-s, aar
choice uf a ma band between -nonf. lie.
loving you tcule-lv. -s a-N-gH- iHa, You
shall h, consulted tu a matter that touches
YOU >o uc4r'v therefore hc E.-.H"arlE
leaves the choice 20 vnu. He expects an
answer within % ;cH days ~ once . pos
s,hIe
Poor W-lhc,miua. bearing IN mind her
-r.-he~-s command sand. choose
neither of these gentlemen Tor my nus,
band. You may say 20 the King that !
.H-.ru-,rvrctu-e ana tina. thc-ct- 30 f.e-
-,rf, way .u which he gaa gnIfc. UD 10
marry either the N-r--aEc ul S,a"v..t ';
the DuEc 81 Wefsscrte.-.
Grumkow remained silent for a moment
then responded smIlluglv To return
such an answer 90 your loving father
would not D1iv ia 1rg-atc'uI. tH' "'".. Pee
disohctlcuec 10 your parent. ar- E"a
knows the Scriptures speak most erat. hate
gaI-y against that -'r..
1t IS true. answered Nl.ac.Waaa-
THE Scripture command Us 90 obey "r.
parents. but ~ nav case II l- impossible
have t4.o parents a father and d mother.
M father commands me 20 marry one OF
these men. My mother command ue 90
marry neither. Which one of my parents
shall | obey. Remember Baron Grum-
kow the Scriptures say, Obey thy father
aad thv mothc-
Your argument IS strong and most m
ctu.ou-. my dear Princes answered the
smiling Grumfow- but the scripture
also saws. Wiycs. be obedieut unto your
New-York tribune., 1909-07-04
A GENTLE KNIGHT
OF OLD NDEN NBUR C
C1rarssa ron r1Er s

braidirg Wilhelmina because Of a state of
affairs Ior which the Princess was IN no
way reSpousihle-"S SChWedt or WcISSen-
fels'" continued the Queen. And | am
glad of II glad of 1t. 1t IS what YOU de
serve for being a poor, SplrtlesS. mean
hearted fool. ! our sister Don't Care
would have shown her teeth. and would
have used them too. had she been IN your
place. See what She did when your father
and GrumhOW suggested marrying her TO
the lean lank. poverty stricken Prince OF
Bavreuth She gave your father TO un-
derSraud that she would have no paupeT
skeleton for a husband.
Indeed I did," sand Don't Care. who
was standing nearby. laughing at her SIS
ter's discontinue | deled Stumpy to
his face. and harassed HIM until he was
ONLY TOO glad to let the matter drop.
81 wish I could follow your example.
said the weeping Wi,helmIna. but | am
helpless. and | have grown TO care very
little what my fate may he.
That is where the trouble hes,
screamed the Queen. You are SO meek.
So weak. So limp and listless. that Your
father and GrumkOw drive you hlther and
th.ther as q shccpiog drives a sheep. l m
tired IF guar-cl,ug and StOrmlng on Your
behalf. I'm going 20 stop, and You can go
L. the devil or any place YOU choose when
ever You wish, Il YOU won't lit a hand
to save yourself. Il stop fighting for You.
But what shall I 5o- Tell me, mother.
what shall fo-" pleaded Nina.
Tell YOUR father that YOU VIII marry
neither SchvcGt nor Nc-s>eutels. re-
turned the Queen imTressIvely. Tel
HIM that he may Kill YOU. but that YOU
VIII neither choose nor have either OF
these men. He has not Vet ordered YOU 10
make choice. but The command VII. come
within a few davs. When II comes. DEFY
the King. and he VIII have to yield To- Your
VIII Then he VIII -e.ustate the English
negotiations.
Although Nina dreaded marriage with
the English Prince quite As much as with
Weis~erfel~ or SchWcjt. She hoped that
the Queen was right. for the English ne
go-iatious were sure 10 drag. and their re-
therefore determined 10 take the Queen S
advice and make "a brave stand against
the terrible King and the still more terri
hle Gruukow.
l. came 20 pass as the Queen had
r-orhcsiei. IT least It came So pass III
part for within a fortnight the order came
70 W5lhelmIua that she should choose to-
her husband either she MargraEe o.
Schwedt or the Duke Of We.sserte.s-
during the period intervening be
~ tween WIIrc,m..a. conversation Hlth
the Queen and the dav of the King uuaI
order. events happened that made II easy
for ms Majesty and Grumkow % force
Their rrN on the Princess
New-York tribune., 1909-07-04

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New-York tribune., 1909-07-04

mind sar4nIc Of reaching any sat
is-AEl--7 ~ ,,---sr- -hc Na~grave vas gone,
] * ---,.r-e--eE having sent HIM. lie
hem ,--,.,-... having told him that he Was
:ss 1so se-e- @ee & ,.,s@ 81 B~{GeaA52 yo A5olrb IN
s1oN--7 7.s-~-f he had made another ms
Hel.-s T. .aa--. L seemed. as III the case OF
leNS :. ,r.-r~sF-,. -la- love had robbed Henry
me .,-,.ig--er-. and he felt that he bad
o. ~. ---,--g f-r--. one mistake INTO another
2ee-- -er;5lv l-5- As possible within the circum-
s'-l-ll-- II sa- .- the window looking down
IlS---- ~za- After a short time he saw
o. ON - -,,,i-s king alone along one OF the
VIZ ~ Presently the Margrave. putting,
I-.--s- I,.a-- sra --.rr.nE his face. appeared
hL'..---7 - s-e-e =.--cwing the Princess as
5-(- on ~ ~ his t4- legs and heavy feet
az - carry r--. Henry knew that
e',-,. e,5-,., f7af -.-e a-woo.rE. and Tltied The
~ 49, ,Ies--eE Na---ave. He more than
...si h-ra. beloved him and wished him
Success.
New-York tribune., 1909-07-04

DURING the period Intervening he
~ tween WIIrelu..a S couE Ec-SatioH with
the Queen and the dav of the KING uual
order. events happened that made II easy
for ms Majesty and GrumhoW % -u-Cc
Their n-1,I on the Princess
The Crown Prince having determined
10 .-l- 10 escape from the clutghe- ~ hra
father. told Wllhe,uIua of ms plans. and
when she eudcayurel 80 disSuatc hiu he.
as ou "a former occasion accused IeT oi
Selhsnucss and closed the argument HE
arg~llv telling her that his gong "as ro
affair ot hers and that She nccl not med
die II what concerned him only.
The Prince ike every other selfish per
son failed To- arr.-cclare the fact that his
acts might seriously affect All who were
near hlw vet o.. -Il persons he was the
most prone 20 bring trouble to others. H.
This case what he did brought many
Others into t-Ightful trouble. and helped
To- make Il impossible for MS sister. whom
he dearly loved. 10 refuse 70 obey the
commands OF Grumkow and the King
The Prince tried 20 escape. hut he was
captured. HIS friends. Keith and HIATT,
were with him Keith succeeded u max
ing his way safely out Of Prussia. but
Ka-- was taken with the Prince. Bu'h
we-e charged with de~e-tIou. hc Prince
was confined II his room. "a prisoner
awaiting trial for treason. katt was sent
70 Spandau-
The Princes ezcapade Is no part O; this
history. save u It's bearing on Nhhelm'1ia-
and the scenes attending il were So horn
bic that they viii no, be described. tut
viii be referred 10 briefly as possible.
GRUMhOW conrmurlcated ,,.-,. The hin5 =, .
~ commands 20 Nilhelmina and the
Queen one evening IL The Queen Iar."-
The Baron iutimatcd o. Wilhelmlna that
he desired few words privately with her,
New-York tribune., 1909-07-04
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New-York tribune., 1909-07-04

.rTrp III. minutes. the Na~E-aye
A ..---5. DOW. -ry path alone. -ctu--InE
-, - 7-1.s--. His step was heavy. the
------..-.- hung limp n his hand
-S- 5~--r.-r .-. The --auui regardless of a
- -. - .--.--.--a- calling loudly 20 he
r1rpe-- l..- t---..----.-.,y.
- He e.- .-ce sought Henry
IL, knew. I knew walled the
,r-----,-s SEATING himself beside Henry
-. -.--.-r I am q fool always
- -g'-.- -r.- ---l Is considered
- ~ ---.-.-- -iv II rha--o-uS. | mn
Sz--7=-- mere Shadows hal.-c-u4t-onS.
s-s--~s --.. friend. pity we, he
W5---a--z ---. ... e.. suppress his Ec1i up
- +.-- forward nl-l his lace ou ms
s-15a7 arms resting u- the window She-l
- ra,-. wax 81. d Hood ut tears
- ~ ever man SD unfortunate aS L
- --oa-4s wno love this perfect
- a- -..-r - was never before love-
- ------e her whom | would give my
- - -----,--. though may have her for
5-r-- .-e q. re r-ried " said Henry
sz--,--la- -..-- r. hu- ! too have only
r. sense -- .-.- right TO soften my pam.
7 v-rr love The Princess and have her
he ----- See her 20 60 -Ie arms o- an
a-5e- man. That. my friend. Is tae es-
sence c- bitterness
True. ---e. sad the Na-g-ave lifting
MS head a-E driving his eye~. should
Re giving sympathy. not seeking IL " nat
DO YOU suppose she saia
Il can hardly guess. answered Henry.
-a- lsc. .s .--.----- else - say
Sre ~z,E-l--' r Is terrible 10 think
---.7--S-e -s.E she would marry me 4 her
father forced her 70 choose between Nels-
serfels and me- tur She Wept and sald She
would -a- he alive one month after the
marriage ceremony. Now can !. being :
nan. marry her. ask YOU Can /
mary her,
II would almost seem that YOU can
not. replied Henry
No. SAID AEoirh. our first plan is
bette. Lu- The Princess choose me and
a the last moment i refuse % marry
he-. A--e- that / ! take care ot Neissen-
tels. Le--e him 20 -1e--o me. have
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-08-21

line from Beaumont to Baton Rouge
and New Orleans, yet it was learned
from authoritative source here to-
day that trains viii run into Baton
Rouge next Sunday, thence into New
Orleans via the Louisiana Railway
and Navigation Company's tracks.
This report is more Or less sub
s~tantiated by the fact that General
Manager Elliot is in 0pelousas today,
where it is believed he is making the
final preparations for running the
first train into Baton Rouge on Sun
day.
The reason the Frisco officials
will give out no specific information
about the formal opening Of their
line into the Louisiana State capital
is that they are sensitive about
previous failures and delays and they
are going to take no more chances.
However. it seems to be an
assured fact that the first Frisco
train, the .Evangeline Limited" will
run into Baton Rouge and New Or
leans from Texas next Sunday"
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-08-21

a macadam road. Road building as
a National question in the United
States, is almost in its infancy. I be-
lieve that perfect system will be de-
veloped whereby the Nation, the
State and the County will each CON
struct and maintain their own roads.
"a broad and comprehensive good
roads project should be inaugurated
BY the government and it should be
some such scheme as this:
/. The National Government
should construct National roads con
Meeting every State Capital with
every other State Capital il the
Union.
2 The State should construct
State roads connecting every county
seat with every other county seat.
8. Every county should construct
all necessary county roads.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-08-21
Hi. Lewis and the Game Com
mission.
Opelousas, La. Aug. II, 1909.

0pelousas, La. Aug. II, 1909.
Editor mes-Democrat:-I find in
your issue of the 18th, instant a com
m~unication from Mr.. A. D. Bryan, of
Baton Rouge, denying the accuracy
of my statement that the Wardens,
including himself, had each been paid
1888 travelling expenses to Baton
Rouge to attend the meeting of
wardens held at that place on March
24th and 25th, 1909, Mr.. Bryan Of
fers the explanation that 1888 1-3
vas paid to him and all the balance
Of The wardens in obedience to a
resolution of the board Of commits
sioners adopted April Z, 1909, to paw
that sum thereafter to all Of the
Wardena for travelling expenses. /
have before me copies of the detailed
account furnished the State Treasurer
BIZ The Board Of Commissioners, and
which show that all the wardens were
paid S75 a piece for Salary Warden
and Expenses on April /. 1908, six
days previous to the adoption of the
resolution mentioned by him and
which payment must have been made
III part for The month Of March. AS
III 81 the other Wardens received re-
ceiged 1888 extra for travelling ex-
penses, / assumed that Mr.. Bryan was
credited with the sum on the same
aeeaunt, and for the month Of March.
Gf course ii is for Mr. Bryan to ex
plain the discrepancy between his date
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-08-21
Pleased With Mr.. Turner.

Rev. ]. ?. Haney informs US that
he will hold a series Of services at
the Methodist church some time du.
ring the fall and will be assisted by
Rev. A. W. Turner. Brother Turner
did much of the preaching at the
Bluff Greek camp meeting, and we
have heard a great many things said
about his sermons. We heard one
say he was the best preacher IN the
South, and others declared he was
the best campmeeting preacher that
ever attended those grounds. One
Of the features Of the services there
in connection with his preaching was
the singing BY his daughter, Miss
Ward Ella Turner, and We I sorry
that we did not get to hear her. We
hope she may accompany her father
here when be comes.-st. Helena
Echo.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-08-21
COOper's Wells.

10 Clarion:-Cooper's Wells, the
well known summer health resort
situated On the red hills in Mississippi
is being better patronized than ever
before. It seems the people Of the
Dutced-etates have not found out the
great benefit that is derived from
drinking this water.
The Hotel management is to be
congratulated on how we'll and with
such ease they serve the throng going
and coming daily. The service is as
good as can be had in any large city.
The comfort and kindness shown to
those in need are indeed gratifying
TO The patrons.
This year has surpassed any crowd
ever gathered, and bigger prepare
tions are TO be made for the future.
Electric lighted, equipped with all
modern conveniences and sanitary
necessities.
The manager has been shown extra
courtesy by the management Of this
Hotel. 7 enclose you a booklet with
a little history.
Aaron Jacobs.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-08-21
Al The New Lacombe.

The new Lacombe Hotel will again
serve special supper on Sunday eve
ming from $50 to s p. m. Price rs
cents.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-08-21
OF THROUGH TRAFFIC
Officials Declare They Kn0W Nothing About
the Mailer, and No announcement Made
LINE READY FOR OPENING
And T0.MOFFOR Is Set by 4 Beaumont Special
as the Date for the Inauguration of
Through Traffic.

The following special from Beau
mont to the New Orleans Item was
shown a prominent Frisco official
Tuesday, and he expressed surprise
at it. T have not been notified Of
any such intention, and place no
stock in it." said the official. I be,
lieye | would have been notified, if
such a move was contemplated. The
fact of the matter is that while
there will doubtless be early through
traffic, it may be that no announce
ment Of the fact will be made. The
Frisco people do not want to disap-
point the people again. 1t was not
their fault that the road did not run
on the dates mentioned, but some
do not want to believe this.
That we are sensitive on the subject
i rightly told By the Dispatch
The dispatch is as follows:
Beaumont, Tex, Aug. I6.-While
officials Of the Frisco railroad sys-
TEN have asserted they will formally
set 40 date for the opening Of their
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-08-21
RAYMOND CLARK IS
NAMED SUPERVISOR
This District Gets Crowley Nan Census Ap.
pOlntmeRl from President Taff.
Mr.. CLARK is A DEMOCRAT
BIS appointment Is A Popular One..Ap.
pOIntee One Of the Leading Men Of sister
PaFtsh-.SIgnaI's Comments.

The appointment Of Hon. Raymond
Clark as Supervisor of Census for
this District seems a popular one.
The Crowley Signal, published at
Mr.. Clarks home, has the following
to say about it:
Among the appointments Of SUI
~pervisors of GENIUS made by Presi-
dent Taft yesterday was that Of
Raymond I. Clark of this city as
supervisor for the Third district of
Louisiana. The appointment of
Judge Clark is not a surprise to
those who have kept in touch with
affairs here, as it was given out
sometime ago that Congressman
Puio and Senators Foster and Me-
Emery had decided to recommend
him for the appointment in case the
supeaYisorship in this district was
given to a democrat.
There is perhaps no man in the
district who is better qualified for
the position of census supervisor
than Judge Clark. He is a native of
the district, has lived here all his
life and has a wide acquaintance in
all parts Of it. He held public Of
fee for many years in this parish,
and in st. Landry. before the par
ishes we're divided. His familiarity
with public affairs win be a great
help in the conduct Of his Office.
Among the census supervisors
announced for the south yesterday
the following were for Louisiana:
First district, John A. Wogan;
Second, Walter Y. Kemper; Third,
Raymond Thurston Clark; Fourth,
George 7. Reilly; Fifth, Chas. Henry
T~rousdale; Sixth, Grin Medicus
Gresham"
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-08-21
MARsHALs SALE
CITY OF OPELOUSAS
vs.
STOCK.

BY virtue of an ordinance OF the Board Of
Alderman of the City OF 0peIousas relative
to ~smpOunded stock, notice is hereby given
that Will sell to the last and highest bid
der, without appraisement, foTcash, ait the
of town, on
Saturday, August alst, ,ooq,
at n O'Clock q. M, the following described
property, to-WIt