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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-03-17
On the Suspected List.

One day. after listening to a story
particularly offensive with age, Lin
colin Mcconnell the Georgia evange-
list, told this: An old darky went
into store down in Georgia and
asked:
SAY. boss. you got any gunpowder
heah?"
Eyes, we have gunpowder."
N"Lemme see some Of that theah
gunpowder."
The dealer showed him some.
Poor a little of that powdah in
my hand"
The old darkey took the powder
near the light, ran his forefinger
around and around in it, looked at 1t
critically. and the smelled it two
or three times.
"And you say this heah is pow
dah?"
YES" answered the dealer, sharp
ly; that is powder. What is the mat
ter with it?"
"Dunno, boss''-the darkey shook
his head dOubtfully--"but hit smells
to me Ike hits been done shot off be-
soah."-Judge.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-03-17
Tho RetOrt Final.

Everybody's Magazine.
The garrulous old lady in the stern
OF the boat had pestered the guide
with her comments and questions ever
since they had started. Her meek
little husband. who was hunched toad
like in the bow fished in silence. The
old lady had seemingly exhausted ev-
cry possible point in fish and animal
life, woodcraft, and personal history
when she suddenly espied one Of those
curious paths Of oily, unbroken water
frequently seen on small lakes which
are ruffied by a light breeze.
"Oh, guide, guide" she exclaimed,
what makes that funny streak in
the water-not there-right over
there!"
The guide was busy rebaiting the
old gentleman's hook and merely
mumbled "U-u-m."
Guide" repeated the old lady in
tones that were not to be denied,
'look right over there where I'm
pointing and tell me what makes that
funny streak in the water"
The guide looked up from his bait
ing with a sigh.
That? Oh. that's where the road
went across the ice last winter"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-03-17
new houses built and old ones added

new houses built and old ones added
to.
Cotton seed for planting purposes
seem scarce. but the market has been
flooded with seed for sale. The ex-
perience Of those who have tried the
Flora Dora long staple cotton here is
entirely satisfactory. 1t yields as
much. or more than the other va
rieties and commands from $3.50 to
IS per bale more with the big de-
cline in price. One farmer made last
year. six 420 weight bales on four
acres. The cotton is unsold. so the
price received cannot be given at
present. But II can be seen at a
glance that the net profit over the
short staple will be at least $40; or
$40 per acre even at present prices.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-03-17
INJURED BY MOLTEN STEEL.
Three Fatally and Three Severely
Hurt i'm Explosion at Open Hearth
Furnance.

Cleveland, March 12.-Three work.
men were fatally injured and three
other employees seriously hurt by an
explosion at the open hearth furnace
or the American Steel & Wire COM
pany today.
Water coming in contact with the
molten metal caused the explosion
and hot metal was thrown on the
workmen, severely burning them.
Inc building was damaged.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-03-17

Salem. March l5.-Mr. T. n. Brun-'
sam had n fine mule no badly injured
rsccntly that It had to be killed.
The Belts tram road has proven a
seat convenience to the farmers Of
sAis section In having their fertilizers
neiivered at their doors. One car Of
ESQ bags was unloaded last week
With six mules In one half day. The
old way from Mayesville. 1t would
have taken the same teams four days
On accomplish what was done In one
hzlf day.
supervisor Pitts paid visit to this
esction some time ago and succeeded
N getting lot Of promises to have
me roads worked. But little except
Dromises have materialized except In
are scape Ger section where Mr.. w.
q Chandler has had the roads put In
o<st class condition.
Such little things as mumps and
ssasles abound here.
Most every one Is ready to plant
corn. at any rate the past few rainy
Gays have given ample time to get
shelr seed corn ready.
Mr.. ID. M. Jones is the accommodate
sng agent. without compensation }
who kindly notifies the patrons OF the
arrival OF their freight. at his station,
which is much appreciated by his
sosighbors and friends.
some transfers of real estate have
-oesn made since the new year set In
and much building and improvement
generally. On all sides can be seen
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-03-17
GEN. BUTLER HOLDING HIS OWN
He is Still Very Sick Man, How.
ever, Say His Physicians.

Columbia, March 14.-The friends
OF Gen. M. G. Butler will be rejOiced
to know that he is doing very we'll,
and that the reports are that he is
holding his own" Gen. Butler is,
however, a sick man, and suffering, as
he is a chronic trouble, his family and
physicians are particularly careful.
Gen. Butler has been here at til In
flrmary since the first OF February,
and before that he was confined to his
home, and being q man of unusual
activity his confinement is not to his
liking.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-03-17

Brogdon. March 1.-THE letter re-
Gslved by some 0reenviile person and
uublished In the daily News and
qonrier day OF two ago. has also
4ssn received here. word for word.
2so . clipping from some London
Taper. The 100000 offered by the
y ussian banker who claims to be i'm
u.Doned In Madrid. has failed 10 in
t@rsst the person to whom the said
Gttor was addressed and no cable
Upm 20 far has been sent. The bank
g who II In prison for granddaughter.
e1Aiu's that the secret pocketbook and
n1tn'scessary information to acquire
0s tnoney would be given as soon as
ne word Received" had been cabled.
a tew Of us who went to Washing
esa for the purpose of seeing the won
Gsrful inauguration. almost wish now
w had not seen President Tart or
my Of his party standing for hours in
the snow. and the wind blowing a
Dsrfsct gale. Some contracted sore
tkeoats. coughs end colds. These we
bropght homs with us and Judging
er,m our feelings the uncongenial
eonDanions are here to stay awhile.
However. our trip was not an dis
oomSort.
We have been having considerable
rasn for several days past. One ener-
ge<ic young farmer fearing that farm
work will be stopped on account of
900 much rain said. "It is too wet
now to mix fertilizers and 1t will soon
- too wet TO shuck corn" v
Fertiliezrs are still beenG hauled
>~-about seventy carloads hnve been
carried from this place and still more
9oraes each day.
Mr. j. I. Brogdon's sprained foot
o0ntinues to give him trouble. His
rnan< friends sympathize witf hem.
N Mr., w. r. Blackwell Of Foreston Is
upsndins today with his brother, Mr..
= 4. Blackwell.
We were about to forget to say that
earn planting Ia now In progress. Mr.
yoo1 Davis. one Of our best farmers IL
mp1dly putting In his crop.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-03-17

wisacky. March 15.-The indica-
aasus Of Spring are now fast develop
- Farmers are weit up with their
work and are about ready to plant
enrn. but yesterdays rain has made
she ground too wet for plowing.
The health OF the community is
noderately good at this time.
Miss Effie Thomas OF this neighbor-
hood, and Mr.. c. p. Campbell of
Bshopville. were married last Sunday
afternoon at the Baptist parsonage by
New. J. 8. Cason. They will make
Bisi'opville their home.
Mrs. Eva c. Smith. of Bishopville,
received n telegram last Monday from
HICKORY. ". c.. to go at once to her
SISTER. Mrs. shirer. who was extrem-
sly IN. Mrs. Smith left on the next
train. The physician gave her no en-
eouragement Of Mrs. shirers condi.
sson.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-03-17
'c0UNTy Correspondence.
1UWsY LETTERS FROM OUR sPE.
CIAL CORRESPONDENTS.


NOTICE TO CORRESPONDENTS.
Nall your letters 20 that they viii
uoach this ONCE not later than Mon
oay when intended for Wednesdays
Daper and not later than Thursday
oor Saturdays Issue. This. Of course.
opplies only TO regular correspond
once. In case of items Of unusual
uews value. send In Immediately by
Dail telephone or telegraph. Such
Dsws stories are acceptable up to the
1our Of going to press. Wednesdays
Dapsr is printed Tuesday afternoon
ond Saturdays paper Friday after
uson.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-03-17
COL. SLOAN LEFT NO WILL.
His Eldest Son Applying for Letters
of Administration.

Columbia, March 14.-It has fire.
quently been commented upon that
lawyers do not prepare their own
wills. and that shoe makers wear the
worst sort of shoes and so on. Col.
John T. Sloan, who recently died on
a train while on his way home from
Philadelphia, did not leave a will, and
his eldest son is now applying for
letters of administration.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-03-17
TWENTY SAILORS DROWNED.
All But Six OF German Steamer Mar
getha's Crew Lost as Result of Col
lisOn.

Rotterdam, March 14.-The Nor
wegian steamer Maccot collided today
with the German shep of Margetha,
about 20 miles west Of the Mas
lightship. The Margetha. 1000 tons
burden, sank almost Immediately, 20
of the crew being drowned. The six
remaining members of the crew were
saved. The Mascot returned here
with big hole in her bow.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-03-17
Burned TO Waters Edge.
Sumter, March IL.

Queenstown, Md, March 1.-THE
Chesapeake bay steamboat Love
Point, Capt. Clarke, belonging to the
Maryland, Delaware & Virginia Rail-
way company, was burned to the wa
ter's edge while lying at the wharf at
Love Point at IL O'Clock last night.
No lives were lost. The origin OF he
fire Is not known.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-03-17
A True Bill.

Editor Item: 1 have visited most
of the towns and cities in this section
of the South and 1 think that the
Daily Item should use all the infiu-
ence it has to improve your sidewalks
The conditions here are awful during
such weather as we have had today,
and much worse than other towns of
this size.
A Travelling Man.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-03-17

In disposing Of an estate valued at
$4,000 the will Of Jennie Linn, Of
Philadelphia. directs that the deed to
her cemetery lot is to be placed In
the casket and buried with her.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-03-17
Bishop HOss Better.

Baltimore, March 14.--His physi-
clans tonight announced that the con-
dition Of Bishop E. e. Hoss, who Is a
patient at the Johns Hopkins hospi-
tai. is better than 1t has been for sew
eral days.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-03-17

Sad how the moment two people
have fallen in love they begin to fall
out about other things.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-03-17

There are $4,000 motor cars and
autocycles in Great Britain at pres
ent.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-03-17

He isn't much of q baker who eats
all the bread he kneads.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-03-17

The push button doesn't always
ring the song Of success.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-10-18
z WERE INITIATED
Brotherhood Railroad Train
men Add Substantially
To Its Membership.
VISITORS WERE PRESENT

Richmond Lodge. 575, Brotherhood
Railway Trainmen, at its regular meet
ing held in the Red Mems Hall Sunday,
admitted twenty-five candidates. The
work was done by FIT. Wayne degree
team No 1876. of FIT. Wayne. Indiana.
There were thirty-five members of the
b. of R. T. from FIT. Wayne and Grand
Rapids, Mich, present to witness the
work. 1t required the entire after
noon and until 11:15 D. m, to complete
the work. The local lodge served sup
per in their hall from to p. m.
The names of those admitted to
membership are: E. M. Lacey, E. NJ.
Carter. Harry Thomas. Harry Wright.
H. w. Ray, Bert Baumgardner, A. H.
Alexander. d. D. Brooks. Geo. ]. Duke,
C. r. Soper. H. e. Kelly. L. B. Knapp,
ID. w. Kemper. F. e. Branson. A.
Tucker, J. H. Sanders. F. J. Ault, J. f..
Penery, o. NJ. Green. F. j. Sharkitt, c.
r. White. H. G. Rhoades.
The degree team Of TT. Wayne lodge
No. 1876 was composed Of: w. J. Tor
dance, captain: w. E. Ferguson, Chas
F. Fissel. Chas Martin. VIM. Huen
gard. John Galloway. E. st. John, e. j
Girard. VIM. Pho, c. r. Aubrey. F. r.
Sweitzer.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-10-18
The Murray Theater.

"A Night with the Poets,' by Mr..
VIM. B. MacCallum and starring Mr..
Lloyd, a dramatic reader of
much reputation, will be the feature
act at the Murray theater this week.
There are fifteen actors and actresses
In the company and about one half OF
carload of scenery ard effects are car
ried. Clinton Lloyd, who plays the
leading role has been with such we'll
artists as Nance O'Neil. Henri
eta Crosman. and Carlotta Nelson ~
the past and his rendition of Sc eral CT
Riley's and Whittier's poems SHOW
marked dramatic talent. Bert Mel
bern will be on hand to give out a line
of jokes that have not been handed
down from the past generation. Tan
men & Claxton as the "Misfit Pair are
we'll named and have a comedy turn
that will keep the audience in good hu-
NOR. Van Dell and Rezell in a COM
edy musical stunt. are given a chance
to shine-they do. Motion pictures
and the illustrated song will complete
the program.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-10-18
This will provide

clan of Australia. This will provide
precisely the same tabular list for all
English speaking countries that have
adopted the international classified
ton.
The active interest Of the United
States in the promotion Of information
al uniformity was accorded very
graceful recognition in the bestowing
of the vice-presidency of the interna-
tional commission upon DR.. Wilbur.
who was called upon to preside over
one of the sessions.
The next revision will be called In
French government, unless other pro-
vision is made. DR.. Wilbur said it IL
to be hoped, however. in view OF the
great advancement OF American vital
statistics and the important part this
country has played in the extension o:
the international classification, that
the third decennial revision will be
called by the American government to
meet at Washington.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-10-18
Mayor Pratt Of Spokane, De-
sjres Commission Form
Of Government.
OFFERS TO SHORTEN TERM
AND GO BEFORE THE PEOPLE At
A SPECIAL ELECTION TO De
HELD IN MAY, 1911-PRATT A
REFORM MAYOR.
palladium Specially

Spokane, Wash, Oct. 1S.-Tfred OF
the pickering among members of the
city council and the board Of public
works, which controls the street,
bridge, park, water. sewerage. police,
fire and other departments, Nelson 3.
Pratt, mayor of Spokane, will issue
statement to the electors In a few days
declaring himself in favor Of the COM
mission form OF municipal government,
also offering to shorten his term,
which expires in May, 1911, by step.
ping out of office following a special
election.
ut will be squarely up to the peo-
ple," Mayor Pratt said in an interview
las they have it In their power to
bring the matter to an issue at spe-
cial election, which could be called fo-
next May. am heartily in favor Of
such a plan, and l believe that govern
ment by a commission will be to the
best interest of the city of Spokane.
which is practically doubling Its pop
ulation every seven years. l believe
that the people Of this city have too
much at stake to continue the antiquat-
ed. cumbersome and unwieldy form OF
government that now holds us back"
Mayor Pratt, democrat. was elected
last May to succeed c. Herbert Moore.
republican, who is now touring the
United States with the honorary COM
mercial commissioners of Japan, and
has been active in carrying out a re-
form platform. However, he has been
handicapped by the opposition encoun-
tered in the council, which custer sew
eral of his appointees to responsible
positions and also seriously hampered
the various departments. thus delay
ing several million dollars worth OF
street, bridge and other public work.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-10-18

By pursuing a policy of progressive
ness, Mr. Primrose. of the Primrose
Minstrels, is enabled to offer most
refreshing entertainment of very d.
versified character this season. one
that necessitates the employment of
artists of the front ranks First OF
all. having kept intact band of mu-
sicians and a corps of singers. all of
whose talents are of high degree.
this determined director Of novelty
amusements has devoted his main at
tention to the special feature depart
ment. which, according to the best
authority. fairly teens with originality
and interest. The Primrose gigantic
aggregation now includes, besides a
surprising number of musical and
comedy turns of extraordinary quality.
several exclusive acts of wonderful at
Effectiveness, foremost of which may
be mentioned the singular achieve
ment by the Ward Brothers. who will
appear with the Primrose show tomor-
row night at the Gennett.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-10-18
FIGURES SHOW IT
Many Thought It Was Cold
Last Week Pumping
Station Confirms It.
A FEW FLAKES OF SNOW

Last week was the coolest that has
been recorded thus far this fall. The
mercury dropped to the 26 degree
mark on Wednesday. the 18th. and
lowered near the freezing mark for the
remainder Of the week On Sunday,
the 10th. the thermometer registered
IS degrees. which was fifteen degrees
warmer than on any ether day during
the week. The week was featured by
the first snow fall OF the year. few
flakes OF the beautiful being visible
on Tuesday about noon. The total
amount OF rainfall for the next week
was 1.91 inches. the greater portion OF
precipitation being recorded on Sun
day. the 10th. when Ill inches of
dampness was turned loose by the
weather man. Saturday. the 10th. was
the only entirely clear day OF the
week. The daily temperature as taken
by meteorological observer Walter
vossler at the water works pumping
station, east Of the city was as follows:
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-10-18
IS UP TO MEMBERS
Thought that Commercial Club
As a Body viii Give Sup
port to May Festival.
MUSICIANS ARE INTERESTED

The question Of holding q May Fes.
tival in this city next spring will DO
considered this evening at a meeting
OF the Commercial club The directors
Of the club have passed favorab,y on
the proposition and now II is up to the
members for endorsement. which II NO
doubt will receive.
The May Festival was formerly one
O; the most popular musical events
in the city. but owing to the lack OF
time Of a number Of the more prom
inent musicians. the affair was given
up temporarily. The demand for .
REPETITION of the festival has been 20
great. that the musicians have been
induced to promise their support.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-10-18

months at the Academy Of Music in
New York city. They played at the
Grand theater at Nashville and delight
ed large an enthusiastic audiences ev-
cry night. The Nashville American,
in it's issue of theatrical notes, says.
The show is composed OF an endless
variety of things selected from the ev
cry day walks of life. The drama OPP
era and extravaganza have each fur
nished their best parts. quaint charac-
tiers from various professions and
trades, many which show the most lu-
dicrous transformation in plain view of
the audience, all are blended togeth-
err with such nicely that the beholder
has before him a wonderful evanescent
panorama of life which makes a most
enjoyable evening from a theatrical
standpoint. Every Objectionable fea'
ture has been eliminated" Tonight
the young man who has been sleeping
in the window of Allen & Co.'s furni-
ture store, will be taken to the theater
and awakened on the stage at 9 p. m
Prices for this engagement will be 10
20 and 30 cents and few at 80 cents.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-10-18

The Travellers Protective Association.
II the success attained by this play in
New York and Chicago is any criter-
ion. crowded houses should await its
edyent in this city.
Mr.. Henry B. Harris will send The
Travelling Salesman" to this city with
the original New York and Chicago
company which includes Frank ]. Nc.
Intyre, Gertrude Dalton. William
Beach, Percival T. Moore, H. D. Blake
more. Richard Ogden, Edward Ellis,
Arthur Shaw, Nicholas Burnham, Nor.
in Fuller, R. +. Turner. Sarah Nc.
Wicker, Maude B. Sinclair, Frances
Golden Fuller. Ike Lowenthal, and
others.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-10-18
ARE TO GORGE TAFT

San Antonio, Texas, Oct, 1S.-Would
a man get his moneys worth at a
spread that cost him SIS a napkin If
corned beef and cabbage were served?
There is only one way in which this
could be done and that lies in the di-
rection of holding capacity. Still. fit
teen dollars would buy considerable
quantities of the article named. For
this reason the Taft banquet will be a
matter of tid-bits. choice wines. and ex-
pensive table decorations. Instead o.
the connective and all manners OF
"A las and aus will decorate the
menu, and a knowledge of French will
be the first prerequisite to the man
who wishes to participate in the gor-
geous spread intelligently. Though
Mayor Callaghan has primitive notions
in the matter Of astronomy and tried
to put them through the entertainment
committee uttered a very emphatic
mix on the corned beef and cabbage
proposition" for the reason that at
least SIS per would have to be charged
to secure elimination of the small fry.
Who would eat beef and at that price
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-10-18
GiOTTO, THE ARTIST.

The Circle He Drew Froo when
Drew . Fa1o1s Phrase.
Giotto was n famous painter, sculp-
tor and architect Of the latter part Of
the thirteenth century. He was . son
Of . poor shepherd. but the attention
Of the great master. Cimabue. having
been attracted to the boy by q draw
ing the lad had made on q fragment OF
slate, the young artists fame spread
rapidly throughout southern Europe.
In those days 1t was customary foe
the popes to send for the noted men
Of their realm, more for the purpose Of
gratifying their desires to see such
celebrities than anything else. Gtotfn
was NO exception to the rule. No
sooner had the young Tuscan become
famous than Pope Boniface VIII. IN
vited him to Florence. When younG
0iotto arrived at the gates Of the
pope's private grounds. according b
the account. the guard halted him and
inquired concerning his mission.
The artist made the matter plain. but
the guard was not satisfied win th<
explanation. frequently interrupt1nl
UIOttOo e1Pso0aS0xJ IcWAAAo wssAss
know he must be q much larger and
distinguished looking person than yoar
self" and "Giotto. too. 10 q famoul
painter. BY your walk I would TAX
you to be a shepherd" Finally. upog
demanding evidence Of the ardse'
skiN. the latter stopped and traced
perfect o In the dust Of tho path viii
his finger. Any one who has ever at
tempted the feat Of drawing Q psefec'
circle "ofkhand' wen knows how aim
cult II IL.
It 10 needless to add that the arts
was forthwith ushered into the pres
ence Of the supreme pootifR. and tha
since that time "Ro1nder than Gioet0I
O." has been . favorite hyperoole 10 fn
dicate Impossible perfection"