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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-03-13

Rowesville, March 8.-While COM
ing in from Bay about o'clock, the
log train of the Blake Lumber Com
pany, loaded with logs and bringing
in the skidder crew, was wrecked by
coupling pin coming out. Mr.. Sam
Beard was killed and one negro, and
several white men seriously injured.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-03-13

1 The pseudo-scientist found himself
ssehsd At dinner with . stone pilla,
on one side OF him and . ed-saced
commercial traveller on the other
Finding the pillar unresponsive. and
isooring under the necessity OF hu.
man intercourse. he chose the lesser
Of two evils and addressed himself to
the rsd-facsd drummer.
"You-sr-travel . great deal, !
prssums." said the pscudo-scientist
yep; ON the 90 pretty much all
the tine." replied the red-faced
drummer.
"Just back from Ksntucky?"
"Ah, Kentucky. Charming section
% the country. Rich In historic In
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and saually rich In natures hand
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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-03-13
ANNOUNCEMENT

THIS is to certify that 1 have
sold my Optical Business
and good will to w. A. Thomp-
son. No. 6 South Main ST.. Sum
ter. S. c.. on March Ist, 1909, after
which time shall discontinue
here in the optical business. and
transfer all prescription records
to Mr.. Thompson. who. by the
way. has engaged the services oi
an expert optician. DR.. o. S,
Vaughn. who can ably serve your
wants in this line.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-03-13
BAD HORSEFLESH IN SAUSAGE
Chicago Butcher Convicted OF Using
Diseased Meat.

Chicago. March 81. j. Schmidt, a
using diseased horse flesh in the man
ufactuIe of sausage. The conviction
OF Schmidt Is the first one under the
Of fine OF $1,000, years imprison-
ment in the county Jail, or both.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-03-13

whats that mantle of Elijah II
frequently see reference to?" Don't
know, but IL has lasted all these years
1t can't be gas mantle kansas
City Times.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-03-13

The Old-fashioned Man-Look!
There's a mouse right on your foot!
The Modern Woman-Sh! don't scare
him. Go quietly and get a piece of
cheese. and I'll catch the dear little
thing.-Cleveland Leader.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-03-13

The great question" In mans
mind nowadays is not what Is
iovs?" but which is lover"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-03-13

IL Is likely that Richard Strauss has
not thought Of the immense possibili-
ties Of Rabelias. Roc hester Herald.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-08
MOTHER AND DAUGHTER
FIGHT OVER PROPERTY Y
Eigty-two Year Old Woman
Contests Lawsuit

Alleging that deed by which she
conveyed property TO her three children
was put on record without her knowl-
edge and in violation of a verbal ar
ra ngement, Mrs. S. Knoll. who is 81
wears of age, is contesting in Judge
Cabaniss' court the suit of her daugh-
ter. Mrs. Frances W. Graham, to quiet
title to property worth about $4,000
at S13 Shotwen street.
At the suggestion of L. S. Meggin-
son. Mrs. Knoll in 1903 decided her
property to her three children, Frances
w. Graham, Alice ]. Leigh and Fred
erick A. Cording. The old lady testi-
fed yesterday that it was arranged
that the property should be hers until
she died, but that Megginson, without
her consent, placed the deeds on record
in December, 1905.
Megginson and Mrs. Graham say that
the deeds were recorded with Mrs.
Knoll's consent The other daughter,
Mrs. Leigh, sides with the mother.
Frederick A. Cording. the son, is dead.
He made will in favor of his sister,
Mrs Graham. The case stands partly
heard
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-08
GRAFT CASE SIDE
ISSUE IS DROPPED
Perjury Action Against Nathan
M. Adler Dismissed at the
Request of Heney
Many Veniremen of Calhoun
Trial Fail to Answer the
Summons of Court

Another of the side issues of the
graft cases was disposed of when the
action for perjury against Nathan M.
Adler. former proprietor of the Bay
State restaurant, was dismissed by
Judge LawIor at the request of Fran
els J. Heney during a lull in the eX-
animation of Calhoun veniremen yes
terday. Heney stated that Adler had
partially atoned for the statements
made before the grand jury, which
led that body to indict him for perjury
by testifying fully, freely and hon
estly" in the Schmitz trial and that
further Jean Loupy. chief witness IN
the action for perjury, was now oead.
The graft prosecutor expressed the
oninion mat the death of Loupy made
it impossible to prove case against
Adler.
District Attorney Langdon was IN
court when the Calhoun case opened,
apparently to move the continuance OF
the action, but Judge Lawlor stated
that the venire he is at present can
vassing must be gone through oeLore
he would entertain any motions. The
court examined 100 veniremen ana or
dered 10 of this number back into the
paneI for further examination. The
venfre will be finished tomorrow ana
then motions viii be in order.
A number of tax payers summoned
for examination have not answered 70
their names during the last Two days,
and Judge Lawlor has ordered that
nostals be sent them commanding them
70 be in court tomorrow morning at
e.sa O'Clock. There are 30 men now
ready to be examined by the attorneys
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-08
OLD CHURCH PROPERTY
WILL SOON BE SOLD
Trustees Declare There Is No
Obstacle to Deal

Negotia tions for the sale of the
property in Powell street between
Washington and Jackson. formerly oc-
c1pied by the First Methodist church,
have been resumed with every promise
of successful consummation. The sale
has been opposed by Mrs. Jane Con-
dit who was the wife of the late John
Truebody, who decided the land TO the
church in 1S49.
Mrs. Condit has contended that it
was specifically understood that the
site was to be dedicated for all time
TO church purposes. This is disputed
by the church trustees.
G. H Shepherd. president of the
hoard of trustees, stated yesterday that
the church had a clear title from True
body and a release and quit claim deed
from his wife. Mrs. Condit, who is
now protesting. was the second wife
of Truebody. After his death she mar
ried Condit. The trustees maintain
that there is no legal or other valid
obstacle to the sale.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-08
CONTEST OF THE WILL OF
FATHER GREY SUBMITTED
Four Witnesses State Priest
Was of Sound Mind

The contest of the will of Father
Peter J. Grey by brother or the de-
cedent living in Ireland was submitted
TO Judge Sturtevant after argument
yesterday afternoon.
Testimony that the priest was OF
sound mind at the time he made the
viii and UP TO the time of his death
was given by Edward Grey, the pro
nonent. Margaret Z. Hannah. Charles
Dreger and Attorney r. F. Mogan.
The whereabouts of DR.. Thomas
Brennan, who embezzled some S5f,OOo
from Father Grey, and against whom a
Judgment for that amount was rem
dered. is still unrevealed. N. 5. Has
sef+ attorney for the contestant of the
will. said yesterday, however, that he
understood Brennan is somewhere in
the United States, and that in the1eYent
of the will being broken some money
would probably be collected from him
The estate consists of the uncolected
judgment against Brennan.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-08
DESIRE THAT PARK
BEAR LINCOLN'S NAME
Members of Grand Army Post
Make the Suggestion

That the new park to be built on the
ground of the former city cemetery be
named Lincoln park is the suggestion
made by Lincoln post No. /, Grand
Army Of the Republic.
In letter to the board of park COM
missioners the officers of the post point
out that almost every big city in the
country has named some one of it's
parks in honor Of the famous president.
Mason King, treasurer of the Lincoln
Monument league and chairman of the
committee which suggests the name
for the new park, declares that if the
suggestion is adopted by the park COM
missioners steps may be taken to have
a monument to Lincoln's memory erect
ed there.
THE league has several thousand
dollars on deposit for such a purpose
and" he writes, this could be used as
a nucleus for a fund for an appropriate
monument. 1t could be erected on the
topmost point of the new park, over
looking the Golden gate and the Pacific
ocean,"
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-08
ADDRESS TO CLUB ON
ssOUR MERCHANT MARINE"
George w. Dickie Will Speak al
Friendly Dinner

Our Merchant Marine" will be the
topic for discussion at the ffty-sixth
dinner Of the Friendly club, to be held
at e:30 o'clock tomorrow evening at
downtown cafe.
George w. Dickie. chairman of the
executive committee of the Merchant
Marine League of California, will de-
liver the principal address. after which
members of the club viii discuss the
topic.
The executive committee of the Mer-
chant Marine league will hold a meet
ing at 3 o'clock this afternoon at the
California bank building. when the re-
port Of the secretary and other officers
viii be dealt with.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-08
COURT HONORS MEMORY
OF WALTER B. COPE
Judge Graham Pays Tribute to
Dead Lawyer

Department 10 of the superior court
adjourned yesterday out of respect to
the memory of Judge Walter B. Cope.
In adjourning court. Judge Graham
said that the dead lawyer possessed
all the qualities of heart and mind that
constitute true greatness The
strength Of his judgment the quick
ness and fertility of his genius, the
power of his eloquence, were not
equaled by many or surpassed by any,
said the judge. His broad philan-
thropy. his devotion to truth and right,
his unfaltering fidelity and constancy
TO friend. his untiring efforts for his
clients won for him the esteem and
love of ALL
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-08
To KaIon Holds Meeting

To Kalon held its regular monthly
meeting yesterday afternoon and had a
program of unusually interesting fea-
lures. The five minute papers on cur
rent topics which are something dis
tinctive and on which To Kalon prides
itself. were enjoyed, being as follows:
The British Budget Mrs. D. w.
Horsburgh; Merchant Marine Mrs.
+. w. Thompson; Nicaragua" Mrs.
M. A. Cutten; Central Bank" Mrs.
J. c. Chrisman; Water Question,
Hetch Hetchy and Spring Valley" Mrs.
r. A Surge.
Alexander Russell then gave a lee
t,ire on his travels in Java, illustrated
bv stereopticon views. Edward Boy
sen sang.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-08
ELOPING COUPLE ARE
RELEASED FROM JAIL
Young Mans Affinity Intends to
Become His Wife

Otto Schuman, the young mechanic
who eIoped from Portland with Mrs.
Pearl Hall, wife of the advertising
manager in department store in Den
yer, was released from the city prison
yesterday morning at the request of
his mother, and a few minutes later
Mrs. Hall was released Mrs. Schuman
implored Captain Anderson TO do some
thing TO free her son from Mrs. HalPs
influence.
The three met in the property
clerks ONCE later. and Mrs. Schunan
said TO Mrs. Hall. Let us be friends
and 20 back TO Portland together"
Mrs. Hall was willing.
Mrs. Hall said she intended to apply
for a divorce from her husband and
marry Schuman. She saw no harm in
living together until the divorce could
be obtained.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-08
BROKERS AND CLIENT
DISPUTE OVER MONEY
Sidney c. Jones and w. w. Bed
ford Arrested

Sidney c. Jones, broker. and w. w.
Bedford attorney, were arrested yes
terday on warrant from Police Judge
Deasy's court, charging them with
felony embezzlement as agents. The
complaining witness is John c. Beach,
3911 Twentieth street. Beach SAYS
the defendants acted for him as brok-
ers in the sale and purchase of stock.
and he gave them a bill of S297 to
collect for him. Subsequently he
brought suit in the courts for the re-
covery of the bill and, he alleges,
learned that the defendants had col
lected $3.50 on it.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-08
MARTIN j. WRIGHT LEFT
ESTATE WORTH Sol ,OOC

The viii of Martin J. Wright, at one
time surveyor general of the state
who died November %, was filed fol
probate yesterday by his son, Frank +
Wright. and the Union trust company
Wright left an estate worth S51 900
comprising $4,000 in personal prop
erty and realty valued at $11,00 The
estate is equally divided between the
decedent's five children-William f.
Wright, living at Washington, d. c.;
Nellie A Darling. Minnie NJ Maxwell,
Frank z. Wright and Maud NJ. Ter
williger.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-08
NEW TRIAL is REFUSED
IN SUIT OVER RANCH

The supreme court yesterday af-
firmed an order of the superior court
refusing a new trial of the suit of
Frank II. Newlove against the Mercan-
tile trust company of San Francisco.
Newlove sought to quiet title to one
twelfth of the Newlove ranch in Santa
Barbara, which he claimed under the
will of his father. Judgment In the
superior court was granted in favor of
defendant The property in question
is valued at s12,500
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-08
Death Caused by Wind

Edward Corbett, hotel porter
20 years of age. fell asleep while
reading in his bed Monday night at
his home, 10 Fourteenth street, and
the wind, blowing through the open
windows, extinguished the gas light in
the room. Corbett was found dead yes
terday morning by a lodger in the
house, and the body was taken to the
morgue.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-08
CHARGED WITH BURGLARY

CHARGED WITH BURGLARY Arthur Wilson.
yonfb. was arrested late Monday night by
Policemen Eyaft and Larkin a charge of
burglary for entering the room of ]. y. Wolf
GS7 Commercial street, and stealing a shirt
which was fonnd IN his possession. When
searched he had -blackjack'' in his pockets
and another charge of carrying concealed
weapon was booked against him.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-08
NAN NEAR DEATH IN
| REVOLVING BELTING
Workman Caught Between Two
Wheels Rescued by Quick
Action of C0mrade
Fireman Sewers Arteries Fight
ing Blaze; Wind Blows Out
Gas, Killing Hotel Porter

His clothing caught in a belt
lacing, Timothy Heeder, machinist
employed at the Mission Bay carshops,
Sixteenth and Kentucky streets. was
being whirled between two revolving
wheels and beaten to death, when Row
land Mcdonald, fellow workman, sue
ceeded in freeing the machinist by
slashing at the belt until it parted.
Heeder was taken to the central
emergency hospital in an unconscious
condition. Doctor Zumwalt found that
the workman had suffered cuts and
bruises all over his body and it was at
first thought that his neck had been
broken.
The patient has lighting chance for
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-08

BANK MAY BE REoPENED-The directors Of
the Nippon bank, the Japanese bank at Sacra
mento, recently closed by the superintendent
of banks, have deposited SO 600 in cash in the
bank and the institution will probably be a.
lowed TO rpoDen
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-08
Fireman's Arteries Severed

While fighting the fire that destroyed
the Eagle restaurant at Haight and
Market streets early yesterday morn
ing Charles Miller, a fireman attached
to No. engine company, was severely
cut on his wrists. The arteries were
laid bare, but Doctor Zumwalt, who
treated the man at the central emer-
gency hospital, succeeded in sewing up
the wounds and~ preventing a serious
loss of blond
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-08

cLAIRvoYAET IN coURT-Claude Alexsndcr
4efro Conlin. cisirvoFsDf. was arraigned
yesterday on charge Of embezzlinR $50 given
MIN On April g. 1905. ny Miss Leonice Bernard.
% Grand street. 10 invest in mining stock.
The case was continued till December Il.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-08
NeedIework Guilds Exhibition

The Needlework Guild of America
will hold It's annual open meeting and
exhibit Saturday at the First Unitarian
church parlors, to which the public is
invited The gathering of garments
from the various organizations which
have sewed for the guild throughout
the year is taking place today and the
meeting of the district presidents will
be held Friday. Mrs. e. G. Dennison is
president of the California branch OF
the guild.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-08
INDIAN BASKETS
INTEREST MEMBERS
California Club Discusses Meth
DDS Used by Natives to
Manufacture Articles
Exhibits of Pottery and Weav-
ing on Display in Organi=
zation's Quarters

Indian baskets and the quaint primi-
tive methods of their manufacture in
terested the members of the California
club at the regular meeting yesterday
afternoon. Mrs. A. S. Bacon of the
California Indian association speaking.
Miss Ethel Cooper played three In
dian themes. adapted by Farwell, which
were explained by Madame Tojetti. In
closing, Mrs. ]. r. Loosely sang an
Indian lullaby without, accompaniment
and full of characteristic cultural
notes.
In the reception room an exhibit and
sale of California Indian baskets and
pottery and blankets from New Mex
leo was held under the auspices of the
California indian association. About
100 baskets made by the Hoopa, Paiute,
Pomo and klamath Indians were
shown. Samples of composition work
and drawing made by Indian children
in the Chemawa Indian school in Ore
gon were also displayed.
At the business meeting of the club
reports on the district convention at
San Jose last month were heard as
follows: On business, Mrs. c. Mason
Kline; on educational conferences,
Miss Laura Music; informal, Mrs A. p.
Black, Mrs. Joseph Spear, Mrs. Jean
Sinclair and Mrs. North -Whitcomb.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-08

KIRK sURRENDERs HIMSELF-Attorney H.
E. Kirk. charged on complaint of his wife
with failure TO provide for their child, surren-
dered himself yesterday. He was released on
S25 cash bail.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-08
.If You
Are Deaf
You Need Remain So No Longer

Think of having sound mag
nifed 400 per cent. That's
what the ACQUISITION will do.
But seldom is its full strength
required.
No surer aid for detective
ears exists. In ninety-nine
cases out of every hundred
it positively restores the lost
sense. Where it fails is
uyl,ere tha auditoy-v uerxya ;e
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-08

entirely destroyed-a rare happening.
As the optician fits the eyes, fit the ears of
the individual Precisely the same delicate care
is used And as lenses clear the eyesight, so the
ACQUISITION clarifies sound to the ears
Nor has this splendid invention single objec-
tionable feature. 1t is unannoying and inconspic-
uous.
And the Acousticons effects are positive and
Immediate Science has never done more to as
sist nature.
These are actual, provable facts. Moreover,
you must prove them to yourself before you can
own an ACQUISITION
The ACQUISITION is the most acceptable Christ.
mas present.
Cali at our office. 564 Monadnock building. and
make free test. When you hear perfectly, you
will be allowed 10 purchase.
Cut this out Of Tho Call now. while you think
of it. Call or write for free test and valuable
booklet at your convenience.
GENERAL ACOUSTIC COMPANY
564 MoNADNocK BUILDING.
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-08
C0ngreSSmen
Should File
Expense List

Charge Of their candidacy and campaign
file in a proper office OF the Onlted
States government a statement OF the
contributions received and OF the eX-
penditures incurred in the campaign
for such elections and that similar leg
fslafion be enacted in respect 10 all
other elections which are constitution
ally within the control Of congress.
Recommendations have been made by
my predecessors that congress appro-
priste sufficient sum TO pay Ine pal-
snce-sbout rs per cent-of the
amounts due depositors IN the Freed
mans savings and trust company. ] re-
new this recommendation and advise
also that a proper limitation be pre-
Ecribed fixing q period within which the
claims may be presented, that assigned
claims be not recognized. and that a
fees collectibIe for Services in present
ing such claims
The year 1913 will mark the fftieth
anniversary Of the issuance of the
erasncipstion proclamation granting
freedom 10 the negroes. 1t seems ft-
ting that this event should be properly
celebrated. Already movement has
been started by prominent negroes, en-
cOuraged by prominent white people
and the press. The south especially is
manifesting its interest in this move
ment.
It is suggested that proper form of
celebra tiOn would be an exposition TO
show the progress the negroes nave
made. not only during their period of
freedom, but also from the time OF
their coming to this country.
heartily endorse this proposal and
request that the executive be author
ized TO appoint q preliminary COM
mission OF not more than seven persons
70 consider carefully whether or not
Il is wise to hold such an expOsi-
tion, and II so, 10 outline a plan for
the enterprise. 1 further recommend
that such preliminary commission
serve without salary except as TO their
actual expenses and that an appropri-
alton be made 10 meet such expenses
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-08

The superb Lobby, as beautiful as any
in the world, finished in marble, bronze
and carved Circassian Walnut, embellished
with gold in the style of Louis XIV.
The sumptuous Louis XVI. Dining
Room with its elaborate decorations and
service.
The Palm Room, with its sparkling
fountain and famous lockwood thing.
The German Grill Room, where the
cooking is done by electricity
The Gentlemen Cafe and Buffet in the
Old English stylc.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-08
Prosperity
Prevails i'm
All the Land


noted. Speaking generally the country
is in high state of prosperity. There
is every reason to believe that We are
on the eve Of a substantial business
expansion, and we have just garnered
= harvest UneXampled in the market
value Of our agricultural products.
The high prices which such products
bring mean great prosperity to the
farming community, but on the other
hand they mean a very considera bly,
increased burden upon those classes
pensatiou does not expand with the
Improvement in business and the gen.
erai prosperity. Various reasons are
given for the high prices. The pro-
pOrtionste increase IN the output Of
gold, which today is the chief med
ium OF exchange and is in some. re-
spects a measure Of value. furnishes
. substantial explanation Of at least
part Of the increase fn prices. The
increase in population and the more ex-
pensive mode of living OF the people.
which have not been accompanied by
q prOportionate increase in acreage
production. may furnish a further
reason IT IS well to note that the
increase in the cost Of living Is not
confined 10 this country. but prevails
the world over, and that those who
would charge increases in prices TO
the existing protective tariff must meet
the fact that the rise in prices has
taken place almost wholly in those
products OF the factory and farm in
respect 10 which there has been either
no increase in the tariff or. in many
instances, a very considerable reduc-
tion. WILLIAM II. TAFT,
The White House. Dec. Z. 1909.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-08

The Mezzanine Floor and exquisite
Ladies Parlors.
You will admire the unique Blue Foun-
tain Room, the Palatial Ball Rooms and
Banquet Halls, and the numberless other
new and unusual features that contribute to
the comfort and entertainment of guests.
You are specially invited to see
the Kitchens of Hotel La Salle-the
most complete and sanitary in the
world. They are open for inspection
at all times.