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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-12-04
THE ALABAMA ELECTION,
Business Men Of State Say Failure of
Constitutional rOhibitiOn Does Not
Indicate "Wet' Sentiment.

Birmingham, Ala, Nov. 3O.-Later
returns from the State indicate that
yesterdays majority against the pro-
hibition constitutional amendment
will run above $4,000. 1t appears
that vote of not less than $4,000
was polled, the largest in the history
of the State.
AS the sweeping nature of the de-
feat Of the amendment is realized,
there is disposition in all circles to
see the result Of it's probable effect
on future legislation in the State.
Industrial leaders and business men
Of Birmingham are almost unani-
nous in their belief that the result
was rebuke to recent drastic legis-
lation and declaration of the peo-
pie of Alabama of their determina-
ton to return to conservatism
Leaders of the Birmingham chamber
of commerce believe the election will
have the effect of bringing a great
zeal or Eastern capital to Alabama,
which has been timid for the past
two or three years.
Leaders Of the amendment forces
were overwhelmed by the news of the
result, as they were absolutely con-
fident Of victory up to the last mo-
ment. Gov. Conner left for Mississip-
pi last night on fishing trip.
1.-THE election determined that the
men of Alabama did not wish to
write into their constitution police
measures, nor surrender rights they
have expressly reserved" said United
States Senator Johnson. 1T does not
mean the return of the saloons, nor
any backward step in public morals
1T means that Alabama is con-
servative and not to be shaken off
her feet by mere sentimental ap-
peals."
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-12-04
CHARTER FIGHT ENDED.
Arrangements Will Be
Made

Columbia, Dec. 1.-The Carolina,
Clinchfield and Ohio Railway charter
question seems to be at an end. 1t
is practically assured that trains will
be operated to Spartanburg in the
near future. The South and Western
Railway, Of this State, will petition
the Secretary of State for a change
of name to the Carolina, Clinchfield
and Ohio Railway of South Carolina.
1t Is expected that such a petition
will be filed within the next two or
three days. 1t is very probable that
the Carolina, Clinchfield and Ohio
Road of South Carolina, thereby
forming continuous line. The rail-
road commission has already accept
ed the South and Western of this
State.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-12-04
EGYPT.
HARD TIMES.

Egypt, Nov. 30.-The weather still
continues very dry-we have not had
any rain in over a month.
The gathering is about over, only
little scattering cotton is left. Oat
planting is about over. The farmers
seemed to realize the need of oats
and planted more than usual. Some
of them planted wheat also. Only a
few are holding cotton for higher
prices. The farmers seem to be in a
hurry to secure labor for another
year.
Does prohibition prohibit? There
seems to be little If any difference
around Bishopville, while in this sec
tion you never hear Of anything
more than a wish for drink.
The entertainment at Mr.. ]. w.
weldon's last Thursday evening was
quite a success.
Rev. J. E. Strickland will preach
his last sermon for this conference
year at st. Johns next Sunday morn
ing.
Quite a crowd from this place went
down to Bishopville during last week
to attend the carnival.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. X. Weldon, of
Wisacky spent several days last week
with Mr.. j. w. Weldon, of this place.
Messrs. ]. X. Richbourg and ]. r.
Mcleod spent Saturday in Camden.
Misses Irene Weldon and Dorothy
Napier spent Saturday and Sunday in
Bishopville.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. G.. PEBBLES spent
yesterday in Camden.
Misses Lucille and Eva Britton, of
Bethune and Miss Willene Brltton,
Of Camden, spent several days Of last
week with DR.. C. s. Britton, of this
place.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. j. Gibson, of
Bishopville. spent last Thursday and
Friday with relatives here.
The school at this place Is prog
ressing nicely-patrons and pupils
seem to like the teacher, Miss Napier,
and successful year is expected.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. B. White spent
last Wednesday in Bishopville.
On Sunday evening, Nov. 21st. at
the home Of Rev. T. L. Cole, Mr. Mil
Ter Mcleod and Miss Mamie Barfield
were happily married. The bride was
one Of our most popular young ladies
and the groom Is a very succ sssful
farmer near here. We wish to them
never ending honeymoon.
Mr.. Lawrence White. Of Reribert.
Is spending a few days at this place.
The health and general welfare of
Cur community Is very good.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-12-04
PinewOOd News items.

Pinewood. Dec. 2.-On Saturday
evening. Dec. 18th at $3.50 o'clock,
Mrs. VIM. Calvin Chiffon. Monoiram-
LIST, will appear at the graded school
auditorium as the second attr action
under the control of the All,ahest
LSceum system.
DR.. r. s. Beckham, Jr., Is able to
be out again after a ten-day siege
of chills and fever.
Mrs. w. III. Brunson, of Sumter,
has been visiting her daughter, Mrs.
r. s. Beckham, Jr.
Mr.. Dick Rollins has been visiting
relatives here for the past two weeks.
Mr.. M. o. Dantzler has spert this
week here In the interest Of fertilizers
for the coming year.
Mr.. - Burgess of Sumter, Is
visiting Mr.. c. E. DesChamps.
DR.. Ben Harvin, Of Elloree, and
Mr.. Percy Harvin, Of Privateer, were
In town to attend the masquerade
party.
Mr.. c. w. Bates spent last Tuesday
and Wednesday at North, s. c., where
he went to sell his large and valuable
plantation and other business inter-
ests.
Miss Sadie FLUID has returned to
her home near Stateburg, after a few
days visit to Miss Susan Richar dson.
Misses Alma and Algie Fielder en-
tertained large gathering of young
folks on Monday evening by an anus
ing Masquerade Party"
The Palmetto Limited was detain-
ed here nearly two hours on Tuesday
on account Of the breaking of the en-
gine frame. There happened to be a
freight engine at Sumter at the time
en- route from Columbia to Florence
and 1t was sent down to carry the
train on to Augusta.
Messrs. Joe Hirschmann, of Char
lesion. and z. b. Clement, selling SELF
shoes out of Chicago, waited upon the
trade here Wednesday.
Trexler Lumber Co. are putting in
large new boiler at their planning
mill.
Beginning on Monday, Dec. 9Th,
the A. c. l.. will put on two more
through freights, Nos. II and 12.
which gives us fourteen scheduled
trains, besides several extras, daily.
Hon. r. S. DesChamps went over
to Sumter Wednesday evening to see
"A Knight for a Day."
The Palmetto Limited stopped for
one hour, one mile south Of here on
Wednesday night, the delay was
caused by the failure OF the engine to
steam.
There is likely to be a dance in
town after the DesChamps- Briggs
wedding on Thursday. Dec. 10th.
In the near future a farce comedy
entitled "Mr. Bob" will be rendered
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-12-04
COUNTY CORRESPONDENCE.
0EwsY LETTERS FROM OUR SPE-
CIAL CORRESPONDENTS.
seems Of Interest From all Parts Of
Sumter and Adjoining Counties.

NOTICE TO CORRESPONDENTS.
Mail your letters so that they will
seach this office not later than Mon
nay when intended for Wednesdays
paper and not later than Thursday
Cor Saturdays issue. This, of course
applies only to regular correspond
snce. In case of items of unusuai
ssws value. send in Immediately by
nah. telephone or telegraph. Such
~sw. stories are acceptable up to the
hour Of going to press. Wednesdays
papsr 10 printed Tuesday afternoon
Ana Saturdays paper Friday after
neon.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-12-04

Within the next few days DR.. w. j.
Murray, chairman of the dispensary
commission, will send out checks to
the amount Of over 100000 in pay
ment Of the claims as passed upon
several days ago. Money for the pay
ment Of these claims has been order
ed in from the banks Of the State
having the funds on deposit.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-12-04
sNfTTTTvIILE.

Smitnvfiie, NOV.
Day was spent very quietly In this
section. The thanksgiving service at
Ptsgah was enjoyed very much. The
sermon was preached by Rev. c. d.
Peterson, OF Mizpah. The sermon
and ordination charges w're excel
lent and very appropriate. He cer-
tainly gave us many things to think
about and ponder In our hearts. AT
ina close of the sermon Messrs. j. La
Dhiver and J. T. Watson were OF
Aained an deacons. Tho ordination
service was very impressive.
The ladies of the Methodist church
had their annual Thanksgiving SER
Vice on last wednesday at the par
sonage. The programme for the day
vas very interesting and entertain
sne. Mrs. J. w. Weldon presided In
her usual graceful and impressive
manner.
While the ladies were having their
serv,ce Rev. J. II. Strickland was In
the cook room. busy as could be max
tng coffee and postum to serve with
the bountifni repast that was fur
nished by the ladies. Mr.. Strickland
must be we'll skilled In the culinary
arts as many were the requests for
another cup OF that delightful coffee,
or postum.
Mr.. and Mrs. Strickland make ideal
host and hostess.
Miss Jessie Curtis will address the
Woman's Missionary and the Juve-
nile Society this afternoon at the
Methodist parsonage.
Miss Aline Hunter spent Thanks
Swing at her home In Sumter.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Robertson
went to Camden last Friday,
Mr.. and Mrs. T.. c. Robertson. Rev.
and Mrs. j. e. Strickland and child
rem spent Thanksgiving at the hos
stable home of Mr.. and Mrs. r. C.
Wnctor Of Heriots.
Mrs. Joel Il. Davis and little son
Lenwood. have returned home after
. short visit to her mother and Sis
ter.
Messrs. Willie and Wilson Hawkins
and Miss Attic Hawkins spent last
Friday In Camden.
Mr. and Mrs. ]. NJ. Hawkins went
20 the hot supper at Beaulah on last
Thursday night.
Some OF Us enjoyed the Pisgah
correspondents sarcastic remarks
relative to the ladies' hats. His re-
marks are very mild compared to
those OF Uncle Tobey. who says they
are not fit for anything, unless its a
. hens nest and he doubts very
much II a respectable hen would lay
IN them. II she did ne thinks, the
eggs would spoil.
Mr.. J. L. Shiver attended the hot
supper at Remberts.
Miss Letha Mcleod. OF Mizpah.
spent Saturday and Sunday with Mrs.
w. II. shiver.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-12-04

"A sprained ankle will usually dis
able the injured person for three or
four weeks. This is due to lack Of
proper treatment. When Chamber
lain's Liniment is applied cure
may be effected in three or four days.
This liniment is one of the best and
most remarkable preparations in
use. Sold by w. w. Sibert.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-12-04

*If you are suffering from bilious
ness. constipation, Indigestion, chronic
headache, invest one cent in q postal
card. send to Chamberlain Medicine
Co, Des Mones, Iowa, with your
name and address plainly on the
back, and they will forward you a
free sample Of Chamberlains Stom-
ach and Liver Tablets. Sold by w. w.
Sibert.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-12-04

III. Geddings, near Pinewood, yester-
day evening.
Wash Scott, of Gains Savannah, is
visiting here today.
HARD TIMES.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-12-04

MANY persons find themselves af-
fected with persistent cough after
an attack of influenza. AS this cough
can be promptly cured by the use of
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, it
should not be allowed to run on until
1t becomes troublesome. Sold by w.
w. Sibert.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-12-04

*The greatest danger from in
fiuenza is of it's resulting in pneu-
monia. This can be obviated by using
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as it
not only cures influenza, but counter
acts any tendency of the disease to-
wards pneumonia. Sold by w. w.
Sibart
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-12-04

Governor Ansel has issued a re-
QUESTION for d. E. Motley, who was
arrested in Camden, N. j., and who
Is wanted on the charge Of embez-
zling $4,000 from bank at Lake
City, S. c..
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-12-04
The private car of the William
Todd Vaudeville Co., was burned at
Timmonsville Tuesday night.

The State board of education will
meet in Columbia Friday to consider
the apportionment of funds for high
school purposes.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-12-04

The Aragon cotton mill Of Rock
Hill has increased it's capital stock
from 100000 to 100000.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-12-04

The police of Camden arrested
eight alleged blind tiger keepers.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-05-21
CONSTABLE FIGHTS
FOR CASH REGISTER
STORE PR0PRIET0RS RESIST
COURTS OFFICER
Passerby Adds to Excitement, Think
Ing Guardian of Law Is
Burglar on RAM
page

Excitement prevailed for short time
in Justice Stephens court yesterday
following a hurry call on the consta-
ble's office for reinforcements to aid
Dave Wilson, deputy constable, in
his efforts to attach a cash register and
it's contents at a store on Third street
near Central avenue.
When Wilson attempted to take the
register the two proprietors of the place
protested vigorously, grasping him by
the arms and dragging him away from
the money box. A passerby witnessed
the scene, and believing Wilson was a
burglar, ran into the store. delivered a
blow with his fist on the deputy's head,
and stampeded when the deputy
reached for his pistol pocket to get a
handkerchief.
A second man halted his automobile
long enough to hear Wilson say he
was from Justice Stephens court, and
geared up his machine, violating the
speed ordinance in his desire to get re-
Inducements.
Two extra deputies were sent to VIII
sons assistance, but met the latter a
few blocks from the justice court with
the cash register under his arm and a
smile of victory on his face,
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-05-21
BUYS Firms Assets

CHICAGO, May 20.-The assets of A.
Booth & Co. were sold at public auction
today for $1OO0,O0O to an agent of the
reorganized company.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-05-21
POLICE RAID HOME
TO FIND TWO MEN
IN GAME OF. CASINO

+ LONG BEACH, May 20.-That !
\ her neighbors and Long Beach in :
\ general were going at a frightful !
= pace down the easy and slippery !
! road that leads to destruction !
\ was the fear of a pious woman !
i. who telephoned last night TO the !
!. police that two men were play )
!. in,s cards in a house nearby :
1. IT can see them from my win !
!. dow" she cried, much excited. !
/. Think of it! In Long Beach, !
i too! Why, the very idea !
\ rs 1t a gambling den, madam" !
/ inquired the worried officer at the !
i other end of the line. She knew !
!. not, but thought the men should !
i be arrested. :
J. why, two children are there :
!. with themi" she exclaimed. !
i The police dispatched bold !
!. and hardy legation to the house :
i mentioned, the home of WELL :
\ known American avenue residents. !
4 Two men were in the living room :
i engaged in a game of casino, =
!. while their daughters looked on. !
\ The complainant asserted later !
\ that she didn't approve of card :
!. games, not even authors. \
4 4 4. i J. \ j. : 4. !. j. J. ! = = J. = y !
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-05-21
JAPANESE SAILORS
LAND WITHOUT ARMS
Officers Of WarshIps Respect the
Wishes of Authorities and
Residents During Visit
to Vancouver
Transdcts a General Bank
ing and Trust Business

VANCOUVER. May 20.-Apparently
giving tacit respect to the feeling of
people whose views are against any
parade by Japanese under arms in
Vancouver, the procession first pro-
posed for this afternoon was practically
abandoned. Instead OF 700 Japanese
coming ashore with full military equip
ment and marching through the city
streets to Stanley park, the landing
party arrived in small sections and
came up town to Recreation park for
an afternoon of sport. No arms were
carried. The men merely appeared in
uniform.
Sports of particular interest were
carried out this afternoon. Tomorrow
afternoon with the reception to be held
by the officers aboard the cruisers the
official functions In connection with
the visit will practically end. Mayor
Douglas dined the officers at a club
at noon today
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-05-21
MEPHITIS MEPHITICA
HALTS PROGRESS OF
RED0ND0 BEACH CAR

REDONDO BEACH, May 20.-"Sir,"
sad the severe looking spinster as Re-
dondo car No. 81 stopped with a sud-
den bump near Belvedere station this
evening, II would be grateful If you
would smoke that cabbage on the rear
platform
The culprit apologized and shuff1ed
out. AS he went he shifted in a puz-
zled ,manner, and finally Strengthened
up In front of a corpulent German near
the door. Pm only respectable work.
ing man." he said, but 1 think you
ought to tie that cheese up somewhere.
1t might walk away"
The German shifted at his critic, then
shifted again. No, 1t couldn't be the
limburger. He gazed with sudden sus-
picion at couple across the way. A
matron nearby opened her smelling
salts, then closed them again as every
indignant eye in the car was riveted
on her.
Just as the conductor was about to
telephone for another car an elderly
woman in black raised the front win
dow. She fell back with a gasp and
the entire car helped her close it.
Then everybody took look.
1t was a wild animal which Colonel
Roosevelt never dared to APPROACH
Even Jim Jeffries would have quailed
at its approach.
The motorman himself grew pale
with fear and quivered like a child
A pretty black and white creature
lay stretched on the track near a dis
couraged looking fender. Everybody
craned his neck at once to see it,
why, it's a SIX" started every
body, and then stopped with shame
faced look.
1T is a mephitis mephitica," sagely
observed the university professor in
the corner.
Its all of thot, an more too" NUT
tered a disconnected Irishman who
couldn't get off the 'front.' platform for
the crush.
Whatever variety of kitty it was, the
Redondo cars are no longer popular, as
of yore.
And there is a sudden and surprising
demand for cologne and rosewater on
the part of merchants near the Belve-
dere station.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-05-21

WHE second days program of the
Southwestern Kennel clubs sixth
Il annual bench show showed anoth-
er enthusiastic gathering of breeders,
owners and admirers of canine arls-
tocracy. Judge George S. Thomas,
who is himself blue ribbon expert on
high class dogs. according to the de-
mand for his official services and who
arrived from Hamilton. Mass, for the
purpose of passing upon the merits Of
local CANNES, distributed an apparent
ly endless quantity of ribbons.
Miss Jennie Crocker of San Fran
cisco, who came to Los Angeles for the
purpose of exhibiting her valuable
dogs, won the lions share of the honors
during the afternoon, Dick Dazzler and
Clancy III being picked by Judge
Thomas as two of the finest Boston ter
riers in the United States. Dazzler was
purchased by Miss Crocker at some
thing over a thousand dollars, and
probably is the most valuable dog on
the Pacific coast.
The majority of the dogs were we'll
behaved, with the possible exception
of the English foxhounds, who kept up
a deep baying. Some slight animosities
were exhibited by the Boston terriers,
but nothing serious resulted.
Harlequin Dane Is King
King, the largest dog in the exhibit
is an enormous Harlequin Great Dane,
endowed with a peaceful disposition.
He is owned by S. B. Grcich Tineth
a small black and tan terrier, marks
the other extreme. He might be easily
carried In a vest pocket.
Among the high class Boston terriers
exhibited Wednesday afternoon was
Lady Pioneer, a dog of excellent points,
ranking second to Endcliffe Totora, an
other of Miss Crocker's prize winners.
Willamette Starlight, an elegant
specimen of the bull terrier, now so
popular throughout the United States,
is without a peer. Starlight is owned
by r. A. Roos, and several valuable
offers have been refused for her.
Highland Chief a beautiful Scotch
collie, the property of Mrs. Arthur
Armstrong, is the finest dog Of his
class at the show and favorite with
the public. He is a collie of ordinary
size, but with beautiful hair and a
tapering head, prociaiming him the
aristocrat that he is.
Crow Gill Star, owned by George w
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-05-21
GREAT REF0RMER WILL
ADDRESS CITY CLUB
Former President Of Municipal Voters
League of Chicago to Talk of
"citles and Things"

William Kent of Kentville, Cal. will
address the city club Saturday on the
subject, "Cities and Things" Mr.. Kent
was one of the leaders in reform work
in Chicago and was president of the
Municipal Voters league there for a
number of years. His health having
been affected by the strenuous cam
paigns in Chicago he returned TO hts
native state. California, and now lives
at the town named for his father.
Kentville.
Mr.. Kent several years ago presented
to the United States government the
Muir Woods on Mt Tamalpais. He
is a prominent member of the Good
Government league of San Francisco.
an ardent supporter of the graft prose-
cution, and it was to his home that
Mr.. Heney went to recuperate as soon
as he was able to leave the hospital
after the attempt to assassinate him.
Hon. Joseps w. Folk, former COVER
nor OF Missouri, will be the guest OF
honor Of the City club at this meeting.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-05-21
NE, OWNED BY S. 3.

Southcott, and Bonnethil0 Bridget took
first and second places respectively in
the Irish terrier class. Arroyo Enigma
was another of the high class Irish
terriers to carry off blue ribbon dur
ing the afternoon.
Abingdon Morag, a blue ribbon Scot
fish terrier, owned by II. p. Beddeau,
is a splendid type of this rather un-
usual breed.
Arthur Let's carried off the honors
in the toy spaniel class with Diamond,
a Blenheim spaniel of high class. e.
A. Featherstone exhibited fine speci-
men of the pointer, in Imprimis Va
quero, carrying off five blue ribbons
with this one dog.
Awards Made at Night
The evening feature, the awarding
of several Of the special prizes, drew a
full house. Dogs of all sizes, kinds,
and sexes were eligible from the big
Dane to the diminutive toy terrier.
More than 200 CANNES greeted Los An
geles dog lovers who came to see the
winners in the contests for the many
beautiful cups, largely donated by the
merchants of Los Angeles. Although
the greater portion of the winners were
chosen Wednesday evening. the actual
awarding of the cups and medals will
not take place until Saturday night.
The cup offered by Mrs Paul Peppers
for the best Irish setter was annexed
by ]. M. Hunters Major Med, while
the Ascot kennels carried off the Arthur
Let's cup for the greatest number
of dogs exhibited.
Jack Atkin, not the race horse, won
the cup offered by the Pacific Bulldog
club for the best English bulldog pup
of either sex. Jack, who is about the
homeliest dog in the show, commands,
nevertheless, a high price, several
lucrative offers having been refused
for him.
But little competition prevailed in
the awarding of Thursday nights
prizes. as many of the winners had
been named during the day. Friday
nights program however, promises
better sport, as the best all around dog
in the show will be selected. Several
other interesting contests will be de-
cided. In view of the present crowds
the show, which has been literally
patronized by persons living outside Of
Los Angeles, promises to be a marked
success financially