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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-07-31
WOULD TAX SOFT DRINKS.
Georgia Legislators Plan to Have So
da FOunts Pay Good Part of States
Expenses.

Atlanta. Ca, July 2S.-If the Geor-
gfa legislature incorporates into the
general tax bill all the provisions in
troduced by members, it soon will be
nearly as hard to get a drink of soda
water in the State as it is now to get
drink Of whiskey.
Face to face with deficit and with
salaries and bills unpaid, the solons
are grubbing desperately to find reve-
nue. producers. Since the advent of
pronlpltlon the soft drink industry
has become the biggest thing in the
State. Hence. it offers the easiest So
luton of the problem.
Here are some of the tax clauses
already passed by the house: Five
dollars year upon each faucet of a
soda-water fountain, $500 per year
for each manufacturer Of carbonated
water, $25 per year upon each bot
Ting machine in the State, revenue
stamp costing cents for each gallon
Of syrup or tincture or extract man
ufactured or sold.
All of these taxes are in addition
to the tax levied by the cities, towns
and villages in which the dealer re-
sides and these towns have not over
looked the soft drink dealers in thei
plans for raising revenue. These
levies. too. are in addition to certain
specific taxes which have been direct
ed against certain big manufacturers
If we'll known bottled drinks.
Several members say they have
measures being drawn which will
help to increase the funds. Conser-
vative members are alarmed and de-
clare that unless the assembly goes
slow it will cut off nearly all the
States revenue instead of increasing
it.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-07-31

There is a strong demand for grad
yates from agricultural colleges, pos
sihly more continuous and urgent
demand than for any other class of
graduates The farmer boy will make
no mistake in arranging to take an
agricultural course. 1t will be useful
TO him in getting a temporary posi-
ton in order to win back the money
useful as long as he lives in the cul-
tivation and management of his own
farm.-PrOgressive Farmer.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-07-31

Maj. John F. Jones, of Blackhurg.
;. e, has signed contracts with the
Payne Electric Dredge Co., whereby
ne acquires license rights for tn use
Of their system of dredges on some
1000 acres of gold and monazite-
bearing lands. in Golden Valley, Rut-
herfordton County, n. c. The yield
is high, being $50 in gold to the cubic
yard. Other minerals of value are
present.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-07-31

considerable grading. but the cost of
this work would not be large i'm com
parison with the value of the high
way. The road from the river to CO.
iumbia Is reported to be i'm excellent
condition and 1t is said the Richland
County authorities are ready to do all
that Is necessary to make the high
way all that II should be and to unite
with Sumter County in re-establish-
Ing and maintaining the ferry at Gar
ner's This road would be as direct
a route as the railroad and the mile
age would be no greater, so that for
an automobile the trip to Columbia
would be a matter OF two hours or
less. AT the outset ferry would be
necessary. as Ii could be established
TOR less than bridge, but a bridge
would come I'm a short time as soon as
the travel on the road assumed the
proportions that the advocates of the
highway anticipate. A bridge across
the Wateree has long been needed
and the Counties of Rlchland and
sumter can well afford to build IL as
soon as the roads are I'm condition to
invite travel between the two coun-
ties. The Chamber of Commerce has
taken up the proposition and a meet.
INK has been called to consider the
plan. The citizens of Sumter should
interest themselves I'm the matter, at
tend the meeting and use every effort
to arouse interest and enthusiasm
amongst the people OF the section of
the county to be most benefited by
the reconstruction OF the Sumter
stateburg river road and the estab-
lshment ot "a FIRST class. modern hgr
way Co the capital OF the state.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-07-31
y
Farmers Union News
D.
Practical Thoughts for Practical Farmers
""c'eo oS f. w. Dabbs President Farmers Union
County,

me Waterman Souhron to service by
Inc FIRST be Union
Practical Farmers which will be my
ann 10 Union of
officers OF the 70 uso
Also 10 publish such
"ent Bulletins as think viii ORR
sha' articles by any Of
VIII be appreciated she'd.
mutual herae to oil oo,oou
All Is
= " ~
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-07-31
Accommodated. n

From one who signs Subscriber" "
Santa Clara California:
referring to your editorial on
books, your issue of June 49, will you
kindly print the best pun in the Eng
lish language therein l inquire for
to know
1t occurs in the last verses of
Thomas Hoods Faithless Nelly
Nelly Brown:
"His death, which happened in his
berth,
AT fOrty-Odd befell;
They went and told the sexton,
And the sexton tolled the bell"
The pronunciation Of final judg-
ment on this pun does not preclude
au interest IN other candidates.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-07-31

have frequently been asked,
How do you grow Fall Irish pota-
toes?" My reply is do not grow
them; the few I have are volunteers. "
l made 1t a practice for many years to
plant Irish potatoes in August But
only twice In my life can I say it was
success. On both occasions, after
planting, the ground was well mulch
ed with wheat straw. so that when
settled down. 1t was six inches thick.
In the fall of the year we could
scrtch into the straw. and just be-
tween the straw and soil were some of
the finest. cleanest potatoes one could
wish. or late years, however, have
depended on the potatoes left in dig
ging the early crop, and get a few
"messes" Of nice potatoes just before
and after frost. May be the article
below will help some of us to, grow
some. 1t will not help me for have
every available foot of land In peas Of
one variety or another and expect to
have green peas until frost.
BY the way. 1t Is much better to
sow COW peas az other early veget-
ables are removed than let the lGnd
get foul with grass and weeds. They
are convenient for the housek eeper,
and Put the soil in the best possible
condition for winter gardening.
Set collards in the deep furrows
plowed out in digging the Irish pota-
toes. Put them down as deep al, pos
sible by 3 feet and later work the
soil to them. Five cents worth OF seed
will produce 500 to 1000 plants. And
II they grow IS big as mine 200 to
800 will supply the table from Dec.
1st to March 1st Some OF them
head-up. IL collards have a wilted
look. YOU may The sure the Yankee
bugs c'harlequin cinch bug" is the
correct name I believe) are sapping
the life out of them. Spray with di-
,utod kerosene oil-but and-picking
Is the most effective means, and
should be done before they boone nu-
merous. III not checked the collards
will be ruined. f. w. d.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-07-31

The ''umter watchman was found
81 In 1850 and the True southron In
sses. rhe Waterman and Southron
nev ha'' the combined circulation and
snnsenos OF both Of the Did papers
and " inanifsstly the best ADVERTISING
medium In Sumter.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-07-31

mr. n. I. Reardon. whose resigna-
Sion "a Health Oficer and Secretary
OF the Board of Health was announc-
ed tuesday. has served che city for
more than a decade, and I'm that time
hes rordered services OF real and last
tng value tn Sumter. This will be ad-
njttrd by every resident of Sumter
snd Mr Reardon has had frequent
and marked testimonials OF the sp-
probation that has been felt by prac-
ucaily all OF his fellow citizens OF his
fabcr IN q public Official and as an
Individual for the betterment. up
Moulding ind advertisement OF this
city We all know that Sumter has
not he'd a more loyal citizen or more
crthusisstic booster than Mr.. Rear
don ard for what he has done and
for what he has tried to do for the
aood or the community we yield him
fun ana grateful credit. AS one Of
thc pioneer health officers OF the state
hc established for himself a veil
meyieG reputation for progressive
ness. energy and efficiency and on this
account the citizens OF sumter-all of
hcm Nr. Reardon's very good and
ioyas ir,endsT-regret to give him up.
But m the circumstances II In a pat
cot sect to all that Mr.. Reardon's
fcsignation at this time was both
hnely and necessary. and that he
couid not have remained I'm office
uithouf embarrassment TO the Board
Of HeHlth and to himself. He has
served he city well and efficiently In
xormer years. and his friends and
weii-wishers. than whom no man I'm
6unter has more than Emmett Rear
os'n. Nish for him all possible success
m the new line OF endeavor which
vii hereafter engage his activities
NE Knows and appreciates. we believe
that tho people OF Sumter are all hi,
good friends and that they rejoic,
~rh him In his success and prosperit,
and sou row with him and for hin
~heH the Anger of diversity touche,
nim. We feel thrt we voice the pop.
har AND sincere sentiment of tn,
roumunity when wc wsn for hin
oan1 yours OF stccess prosperity ano
ssutuc uscfuiness and os title of ad.
Vcrsity o. can "a lo the II of man.
fne interest that is uow being TAX.
en- IN ihe plan Of construct first
c'a&s highway between lis city ane
ColuInbla by WY. 81 stateburg ant
DArners Ferry iF most encouraging
60 tLs advocate OF good roads. The
pooio soad from sumter to State.
bUrE ~ now IN fairly gopd condition
ard the lost OF max ng II hrst-class
fn eftry respect wpuid rot be exces.
Hsyp Tho section frpm 5tateburg to
~ r'yer at Gsrner Ferry would have
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-07-31
No; Not Fish.

Catching any fish, bub?"
'Naw! NOthin' but carp."-Chica-
60 Tribune.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-07-31

Notice is given the public that the
road across Second Mill is open for
travel. A way has been cut around
the bridge.
There will be special meeting for
young men only at the Lyric next
Sunday afternoon at o'clock. Ad-
mission by ticket only. Tickets free,
and can be obtained from Mr.. w. a.
Weathers, 13 East Calhoun Street.
No one under &c wears oC age admit
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-07-31
FALL CROP OF IRISH POTATOES
Select Moist, Loose, Rich Soil, Plant
I'm August, With Sound Seed Well
Sprouted, and Cultivate Level and

Messrs. Editors: Cool, moist, soil,
such as may be provided during Feb
rurary and early March, furnishes the
ideal condition for securing q good
planting for the fall crop. we find
the soil hot and frequently dry, q
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-07-31

The frequency of defalcations In
county ofices In south Carolina DEM
ons-rstes the necessity of a more rigid
ana more systematic inspection OF
Rne"e omces. A careless or incompe-
teot oniciai Is scarcely more desirable
tnan dishonest one. for the counties
suner IN the end as greatly from
incompetency as from dishonesty. A
cioss check should be kept and all
county orciais who handle public
funds should be held to strict ac-
count
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-07-31

a wsn equipped and well conducted
" ~. =. A. Is an asset of the greatest
value 20 q town and is OF permanent
bcneaL II helps make good men and
good citizens out Of boys who other
wise crow up to be buns and loafers
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-07-31

sn'uvan's Island and wrightsvills
Beacn have been very popular with
sumter people thlis season. Neither
resort - dry enough to prove that
prohioition prohibits.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-07-31

sumter can boast OF the poorest
and mcst unsIshtIy sidewalks in the
State but this Is one subject concern
ing which our hot air artists preserve
persistent and consistent silence.
There p nothing to be gained by talk
ma about II. but II is time something
vas done to remedy conditions not
.creditabIe to the town.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-07-31

n The success Of the proposed Y. M.
C. a. viii depend upon the man en-
rioyed as secretary. The failure to
estahfsh the Y. M. c. A. on a perma-
nent t'as,s ,vhen the effort was made
in forser years was due not to there
ceing no need for such an institu-
tion Z" Sumter but because the men
placed In charge were not fitted for
rae wark by training or personality.
Tire Young men OF Sumter need a Y.
NJ c. A. and the movement now on
foot should not be allowed to fail for
lack OF support. The business men OF
Sumter who have always contributed
nhcraliy towards the support of base
7oall aud other similar undertakings
sconid better AFFORD to give as much.
or more. TO the Y. M. C. A.. than to
is~y other enterprise Of which we
know
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1909-08-20
The Grand Army.

The President OF the United States
and an imposing gathering of mill.
tary men and civilians recently dedi-
Gated a monument in Washington TO
Dr. B. f. Stephenson. who founded
the Grand Army OF the Republic
DR.. Stephenson was surgeon OF
the Fourteenth Illinois Infantry lie
entered the service 30 young that he
was regarded as a boy soldier, but he
served with distinction and attained
the rank OF major A few years after
the great conflict was over, the Idea
came to him that among the scattered
soldiers OF the dlsbanded army was
the material for great patriotic so
ciety. The Grand Army, with It's prin-
ciples OF fraternity charity and 10y.
atty is the outgrowrh OF his happy
thought; and 30. too, indirectly, are
the Womans Auxiliary and the Sons
Of Veterans.
II is difficult to estimate Justly the
place which the &c A. r." has occu-
pied and stlll occupies In American
life, but It's influence for loyalty and
patriotism has certainly been great.
The mere existence OF such a body OF
men, meeting regularly, and marching
IN public once year or Oftener. has
helped TO keep In mind the sacrifices
OF the sixties
II is a pleasant thing to chronicle
too. that the Grand Army has done
much 10 further the good feeling
which now exists between North and
South It's members have been among
the first to extend the hand Of fellow
ship across Mason and Dixon's line,
and the clasp that has greeted 1t has
been that OF the Confederate veteran.
IN helping to keep alive the respect
for the sacrifices Of the men who vol.
unteered IN the Civil War In seeing
that their graves are properly cared
for and marked, and In personal In,
struction in patriotism in the public
schools, the Grand Army has earned
the love and respect OF the nation. II
Is good that the memory Of its founder
Is now honored by a monument
Youths Companion.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1909-08-20
LAUGHTER AS A CURE.
Idea Good, but There Is Trouble in Get
ting the Prescription Filled.


1t is all very well for a German doctor
to prescribe hearty laughter as a rene
dy for nervous diseases, but perhaps he
will also be good enough TO tell us where
we are to get the ingredients for his pre-
scription, says the Lady's Pictorial
One cannot well SIT down and laugh
till the tears run down the cheeks" at
nothing at all. however anxious to cure
severe attack of neuralgia.
When one comes to think of ii, few
things make one laugh to this extent
and what is one persons meat where hi
larity is concerned may prove so poison
Gus TO another as to plunge him to the
very depths of depression.
There are people who will double up
with merriment when they see some one
else fall down a fight of steps, and aft
erward describe il as the funniest thing
they ever saw" but most nervous pa
tents probably would not laugh at all
If in order to effect a cure an attempt
were made To excite their hilarity by
throwing relatives aud servants down
stairs. Nerve specialists who adopt the
laughter cure win have either to practice
cIowning or keep trained fools to set
their patients in roar"
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1909-08-20
Animals Are Poor Sailors.

The polar bear is tho only wild animal
that likes a trip on the water, according
TO a French scientist who has studied
its behavior at sea. lie Is quite Jolly
when aboard ship, but all other animals
violently resent such a voyage and vo-
ciferously give vent to their feelings IN
Ill seasickness brings silence. The tiger
suffers most Of all He whines pitifully
his eyes water continually and he rubs
his stomach with his terrible paws
Horses are bad sailors and often die on
sea voyage. Oxen are heroic in their
attempts not to give way to sickness
Elephants do not Ike the sea, bat they
are amenable 10 medical treatment. 4
good remedy is q bucketful Of hot water
containing three and 4 half pints Of
whisky end seven ounces Of quinine.--
Fur News.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1909-08-20
CHAPTER Y.

The eventful night Of the ball had
arrived. The house was full from garnet
to basement with guests, attendants, and
an extra retinue Of servants. Never mad
there been such excitement on the estate
since the house had been built a century
before Thirty people had sat down ia
dinner, but the meal was now over. and
they had all dispersed again-the gir.s
10 give last touches to their toilets and
set to rights any little disorder.
"Ianthe looks really lovely SAID Lady
Mellenden to her spouse. Il have never
seen her so exquisite as she is tonight.
Excitement is her greatest beaatlteT, II
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1909-08-20
story of Confederate FLAG.

| SeA' W. l.. SaOelI, OF DaAlaS, lex,
commander of the Trans-M Mississippi
Department of the United Confederat,
Veterans, wrote recently for the Chat
tanooga Times the following history
of the Confederate flag:
When the Confederate army, com
manded by Gen Beaursgard, and tn,
Federal army confronted each other
at Manassas 1t was seen that the Con
federate flag and the Stars and Stripe;
looked at distance so much alike
that ii was hard to distinguish one
from another. Gen. Beauregard, aft
er the battle OF July is at Blackburn
Ford, ordered that small red badge
should be worn on the left shoulder
by our troops. and as l was Chic
Quartermaster, ordered me to pur
chase large quantity OF red fianne
| and to distribute Il to each regiment
During the battle of Bull Run il
was plain to be seen that a large
number OF Federal soldiers wore &
similar red badge. Gen. Johnston ano
Gen. Beauregard met at Fairfax court
house in the latter part of August OF
early September and determined te
have battle flag for every regimen,
or detached command.
Gen. Johnston'S flag WAS in the
shape of an ellipse-a red flag with
blue st. Andrews cross and stars or
the cross (white) to represent the
different Southern States mo white
border of any kind was attached te
the cross. Gen. Beauregard's was e
rectangle, red, with st. Andrew =
cross and white stars, similar to Gen
Johnston's.
After we had discussed fully the
two styles. taking into consideration
the cost of material and the care OF
making the same, 1t was decided the
elliptical flag would be harder t.
make; that it would take more cloth
and it could not be seen so plainly al
distance; that the rectangular flag
drawn by and suggested by Gen. Beau
regard should be adopted. Gen. John
ston yielded at once.
No one else was present but we
three No one knew about the flag
but we three until an order was Is
sued adopting the Beauregard flag, al
1t was called, and directing me, al
Chief Quartermaster to have the flag
made as soon as It could be done
Immediately issued an address to the
good ladies of the South to give me
their red and blue dresses and to send
them to Capt. Colin McRae Selph
Quartermaster at Richmond, Va.
(Capt. Selph is now living at New
0rleans). where he was assisted b,
two elegant young ladies. the Misses
Carey from Baltimore, and Mrs Hen
ningsen. Of Savannah, and Mrs. Hop
kins, OF Alabama.
The Misses Carey made battle flag,
for Gen. Beauregard and Gen. Var
Dorm, and, ! think. for. Gen. j. e
Johnston. They made Gen. Beaure
CARDS out OF their own silk dresses
This flag is now in Memorial Hall
New Orleans with "A statement OF the
fact from Gen Beauregard Gen Van
Dorn's flag was made OF heavier ma
terial, but very pretty.
The statement going around that
this flag was first designed by Federal
prisoners is false.
Gen Beauregards battle flag Is In
Memorial Hall at New Orleans. The
Washington Artillery battle flag can
Hall"
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1909-08-20

Come TO sherman's army at MARKETS.
and Chattanooga.
Il went back to my mother after
two years with roll of money a,
big as my arm. / don't know how
much IL was; didn't know there eveI
was so much money The paymastel
and the soldiers white men) put my
money in my bundle."-w. A. Fisher
In Minneapolis Tribune.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1909-08-20
&G1Lz7Il!I


He What did you discuss at your
debating club this afternoon? She
Nothing. We just talked.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-11-03
Device to Stop BOOSTERS Growing.

Owensville, Ind, Oct. 30.-Heber
Kellans, a farm laborer, near this city,
read an account how Herbert Spencer
stopped the early growing of a rooster,
and concluded to try the scheme along
the lines credited to the philosopher.
Spencer discovered that the posture of
growing required the tail to be elevat-
ed at a certain sharp angle. He at
tached to chandeliers tail a weight
too heavy to allow the proper elcva-
ton for growing. Kellans tried the
plan with success and stands ready OF
testify in behalf of Spencer. The
rooster that annoyed Kellans early
every morning by his incessant crow
ing won't attempt it while the weight
is attached to its tail. Kellans thinks
that Herbert Spencer accomplished
more for the world by his discovery
than Cook or Peary. A few months
ago muzzle to keep ROSTERS from
growing before breakfast hour was
filed with the patent authorities
at Washington. 1t appears, howev-
er, that Herbert Spencer was the first
to solve the problem. .
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-11-03
CERALV0.

Oct. 3O.-Death has again visited
our town and taken from the home
Of Mr.. and Mrs. c. b. EVERY Their
son Earl, on Oct. ~, 1909. He had
been sick for some time of typhoid
fever. He was about II years of age,
His remains were tenderly laid to rest
on the following day, after funeral
services conducted by Rev. r. d. Ben-
nett, in the Ceralvo cemetery, in the
presence of a large crowd of people
All that medical aid could do was
done, but to no avail.
Mrs. Keesling, Of Eden, Mo-, visit
ed her cousin, Mrs. p. l.. Wood, here
last week.
Mr.. George Casebier and family Wis
tied near Paradise recently.
Mr.. Il. b. Weed went to Beaver
Dam Tuesday.
Mr.. 10. Pelver spent Il few days al
Rochester recently.
Miss Bette Barnard and Mrs. Mat
tie Maddox Went to Hartford Thurs.
day.
Misses Minda and Matte Wood vii
visit relatives near Paradise to-day
and tomorrow.