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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-11-27

Some time ago a man was employ
ed at a good big sum to climb to the
top OF the water stand PIPE. drill a
hole and insert a tube to which was
coupled a pipe running to the ground.
This II Is said was done to allow the
overflow to run Off and not be scat
tered about promiscuously. This
might be good reason II the over
fiow cannot be avoided. During the
entire time that the water works
plant was operated by the American
Pipe Company there was no such ex-
pensive contrivance. but a simple ar
rausement OF float just below the
top Of the pipe on the inside which
made an electric connection and no.
titled the engineer at the works by
ringing q bell. whereupon the pumps
would be stopped. and all waste Of
fuel and water avoided. Under the
present arrangement 1t Is supposed
that the pumps go on, the fuel is con-
sumed and the water goes to waste
unnoticed.
There are reports of various other
expenses under the city management
that were not allowed in the days Of
the American Pipe management.
The writer. as one Interested in the
outstanding of the city's resources,
would like to know why such things
are allowed by those entrusted with
the management Of our city affairs.
rs TAXPAYER.
Sumter, 8. c., Nov. %. 1909.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-11-27

= No person connected with or en-
ployed by the Osteen Publishing Co.
IL eligible to enter the voting contest
now being conducted by this Com
pany nor will votes for any candidate
be received from any employe Of the
Company. This contest Is being con-
Quoted for the patrons Of the Daily
Item and watchman and Southron
and II will be a fair. free and open
contest IL care and vigilance can
make Il SO.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-11-27

Comment in English newspapers
shows that sharp revulsion Of feel
ing has been caused by the violent
and injurious conduct of militant suf-
fragettes at Bermondsey. Acid throw
ing is likely to be abandoned as a
means of conversion. Happily, the
interest Of American women remains
academic, even though a group of
women of Iowa adopted militant res
olutions. Quite as pertinent is the ap-
pearance in this country of Mrs.
Philip G. Snowden, of London, who
has the advantage of some acauain-
tance in the United States. She is ar
dent for woman suffrage, but she ap-
preciates the reactionary danger to
the cause that lies in violence. She
disclaims and discountenances such
methods, and no man could summar-
ize the truth better than does she in
this sentence: "You can not demon
strate your right to make laws by
breaking them" Assault upon the
ballot box surely seems an illogical
way to assert the claim to it's patriot
ic use.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-11-27
ID. A. II. Entertainment. :.

A Doll Bazaar and Osyter supper
will be given on the afternoon and
evening OF Nov. 30th for the benefit
OF the ID. A. R. Those interested In
dolls and In fact every one-should
attend. as the dolls on exhibition
show every variety Of dress from the
original fig leaf to the latest sheath
gown. There are fat dolls and
slim dolls. tall dolls and short dolls
of every shade and hue. nationality
and style OF beauty. There are MARY
James" and Buster Browns" and
some costumes to which as yet 10
name has been given. They must be
seen to be appreciated.
There will be grab bag for the
children. From 3:S0 until 1890 oys'
ters will be served in every style
The Bazaar will be held In the par
lors OF the Eagles Club.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-11-27

judge in Sacramento has indicat-
ed one way Of treating ignorant and
brutal chauffeurs who have no regard
for the leves Of pedestrians. Such "a
person ran over and killed the father
Of five children. The judge imposed
sentence Of ten years in the peni-
tentiary. but placed the convict on
probation. requiring him, as the price
of conditional freedom. to pay $50 a
month toward the support of the
children made fatherless by his reck-
less driving. This seems whole
some parole and logical penalty. II
places new brand upon the unta.m-
ed and careless driver Of road ma
chimes. If such persons are compel
ed to support the families Of their
victims, they may be more willing to
go to a training school before under
taking an occupation that should not
be one of danger to others. Owners
Of automobiles may welcome a meth
od that will enforce due caution upon
their employees.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-11-27
MAKING A SUGAR-CURED HAM.
Recipes That 1t Will Pay the Farmer
To Keep.

A general cure which would make
a good ham under proper conditions
would include as follows, according
to the American Agriculturalst To
each 100 pounds of ham, use / 1-2
pounds Liverpool fine salt, 1-2
pounds granulated sugar and 4
ounces Of saltpeter. Weigh the meat
and the ingredients in the above pro-
| portions. rub the meat thoroughly
with this mixture, and pack closely
In a -tierce. Fill the tierce with wa
ter and roll every seven days until
| cured, which in a temperature of 40
| to so degrees would require abou, so
days for a medium ham. Large hams,
require ten days more for curing.
When wanted for smoking, wash the
hams in water or soak for ~ hours.
Hang in the smokehouse and smoke
slowly 4S hours and you will have a
very good ham.
Another method of pickling hams
and shoulders. preparatory to smok-
ing, includes the use of molasses. To
4 quarts Of fine salt add ounces of
pulverized saltpeter, add sufficient
molasses to make a pasty mixture.
The hams having hung in a dry, cool
place for three or four days after cut
ting up, are to be covered on all sides
with the mixture. Put 1t more thick
ly on flesh side, then lay skin
side down for three or four days.
In the meantime, make a pickle of
the following proportions, the guam
titles here named being for 100
pounds of ham: Coarse salt pounds.
brown sugar pounds, saltpeter 2
ounces, potash or pearlash IL ounces,
soft water gallons. Heat gradually
and as the skim rises remove 1t. Con-
tinue to do this as long as any skim
rises. and then it ceases, allow the
pickle to cool. When the hams have
remained the proper time immersed
In this mixture. cover the bottom Of
a clean, sweet barrel with salt 1-2
inch deep. Pack in the hams as
closely as possible, cover them with
the pickle, and place over them a fol-
lower with weights to keep them
down. Small hams of Is pounds or
less, also shoulders, should remain in
the pickle for five weeks. Larger
ones require six to eight weeks, ac-
cording to size. Let them dry well
before smoking.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-11-27
PHOSPHATE NEAR BRANCH
WILLIE.

Gcologist Sloan Declares That Deposits
Are Rich and Should Yield 1000
Tons to tho Acre.
Branchviile. Nov. 2s.-State Geolo-
gist sloan Of Columbia has been In
Branchviile the past week, looking
further into the bed of phosphate
rock near the town. Last winter while
digging q well on the lands Of Mrs.
NJ. 4. Murray. workmen discovered a
deposit Of geological specimens and
rocks that were curiously examined
by many. The deposits were found
TO be phosphate. but nothing was done
to determine the real worth Of the
bed. Now the geologist has made a
thorough inspection OF the land
around where this find was made. He
finds that under the surface about ten
feet there Is a great bed Of this de-
posit that he declares Is good phos-
phate. II Is very rich and will pro-
duce. IL Is estimated. at least 1000
tons per acre. possibly a great deal
more: all CT It being very close to the
surface. 1t Is not known yet how far
the deposits extend. but II is most
probable that they cover a consider
able portion OF the land.
j. ]. Hutto owns the land where the
richest fnd OF this rock Is situated.
just outside the town limis. Mr.. Sloan
stated when asked as to the probabil
ity OF working this find. that In the
course Of Ave or ten years II could be
worked very profitably and would be
a source of much revenue to the par
ties owning the land and to the town
OF Branchville as wen.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-11-27

OF SUMTER,
At Sumter, In the State of South Carolina.
at the close of business. Nov. 10th, 1909.
RESOURCES.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-11-27
Farmers Union News
Practical Thoughts for Practical Farmers


double
special features
will be
that end
these columns
practical benefit readers ORR
failures
appreciated
all concerned.
is E.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-11-27
NOTICE.

The Sumter County Union will
hold the annual meeting for the elec-
tion of officers in the Court House on
Friday, Dec. 3rd. We hope to have
two invited speakers and will call the
meeting to order at 10 a. m. for the
business meeting.
T.. w. DABBS,
President.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-11-27

FOR SALE-Three nice gifts left. one
pure bred Bershire and two with
trace of Poland China. Two or
three cows will be fresh in milk la
ter. Several undressed sleep skins
at a dollar each; about that value
in wool on them. After washing,
fine for bottom of buggy or bedside.
Goat skins soc. e. w. Dabbs, Mayes-
vile, S. c., Nov. 4th.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-11-27
Nov. 90, 1908

FOR SALE-600 acres, near State
burg, 10 miles west from Sumter,
about 400 acres cleared; IL settle
ments; good water, healthy; we'll
rented; price s25 an acre. Address
A. M. L., Box 326, Charleston, S.
4. 11-11-4 At tw
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-11-27

There are some shrewd real estate
operators I'm Spartanburg. They are
buying real estate now and having
the consideration entered in the deed
as sum far less than the price real
ly paid, the purpose being to deceive
the tax assessors next spring.-Spar-
tanburg Journal.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-11-27

w. O. GrOce is suing the Paris
Mountain Water Company in Green
We for damages i'm the sum Of $2,-
900. The water company shut off the
water at Mr.. Groce's home because
Of non-apyment Of q bill.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-11-27

Two shooting ARRAYS occurred in
Anderson county Saturday night as
the result OF which Ew Acker, color
ed. Is dead: Pearl Mitchell, colored.
is fatally wounded and John Crosby
and Bud Davis. both negroes. are in
jail there charged with the respec-
tive crimes.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-11-27
REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF
The FIRST NATIONAL BANK,
OF SUMTER

OF SUMTER,
At Sumter, in the State of South Carolina
at the close of business. Nov. 18th 1909
RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts, S4O8. a13 IN
Overdrafts, secured and unse-
cured, q 100 ?,
q. s. Bonds to secure circula.
ton, o6ooo M
nreuiuihs on y. .. Bonds, 5O1 90
Bonds, securities, etc., $4,000 OO
Banking house, furniture and
fixtures, 5000 90
Other Real Estate Owned 561 ~
Due from National Banks
mot reserve agents). 80 752 "a
Due from State and Priv te
Banks and Bankers, T. ust
Companies, and Savings
Banks, 1sA55k,
Due from approved reserve
agents, 25,l66 SO
Ohecks ana other cash items. 1897 O6
Notes of other National Banks, 3. 600 OO
Fractional paper currency,
nickels and cents, 1421 70
Lawful Money Reserve
in Bank, viz:
Specie, I3.t42 S5
Legal-tender notes, 155 90 135a7 AZ
Redemption Fund with U. s.
Treasurer, Is per ct. of cir
cuiation') 1880 90
Iotai' 1851, ,19S 81
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock paid in, s1OO.OOO Oo
SurPiu. iuno, $4,000 90
Undivided profits, less ex.
penses and taxes paid, 35.O64 Ga
National Bank notes outstand-
ing. 245OO m
Due to State and Private
Banks and Bankers 2,04s IS
Individual deposits subject
to check, 369,5S5 SO
Iot~ $5SI, 1893 81
State of South Carolina, IS.
County of Sumter. oo'
I, j. y McCALLUM, Cashier Of tho
above named bank, do solemnly swear that
the above statement is true to the best of
my knowledge and belief.
j. L. MoCALLUM, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
23rd day of Nov. 1909.
GEO. L. Kicker,
Notary Public.
COrrect-Attest
JOHN REID,
H. d. BARNETT, Directors.
GEO. d. SHORE,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-11-27
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER ~, 1909.

The Sumter Watchman was found
Cd In 1850 and the True Southron in
1855. The Waterman and Southron
uow has the combined circulation and
influence of both OF the old papers,
and Is mankestly the best advertising
medium In Sumter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-09
FELL FROM A CAR;
SUES FOR $4,000
Edith Adams Brings Case Against
Moline Interurhan to Recover
for Personal Injuries.

A suit for $4,000 damages for
personal injuries has been filed by
Edith Adams of Moline against the
Moline. East Moline Watertown rail-
way company. The plaintiffs declar-
alton has not been filed, but it is I'M
derStood the suit is the outcome of
an accident August z, last fall, when
she fell from car in the east end
of the city. and sustained severe in
juries. She claims that the accident
was due to the carelessness of the
conductor. George w. Wood and M.
Parsons are the plaintiffs attorneys.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-09
LOCAL KNIGHTS TO
ATTEND CEREMONIES
Rock Island Will Send Delegation os
~ Members of Il. of G. to Mus
catine April 1S.

The local council of the Knights of
Columbus is planning on sending a
delegation of about % to the class
adoption which is to take place at
Muscatine April IS, and as Moline and
Davenport will also send delegations,
a special train will be pressed into
service to take them from the tricities
TO Muscatine. District Deputy T. F.
LaVelle of this city will assist in the
ceremonies of adoption. There is TO
be class of about GO ready for adop-
ton at the date set. After the cere-
monies the Muscatine knights will
treat the visiting knights to a ban
quet.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-09
HEAD OF PAPER SO YEARS
j. j. Richardson remembered by
Democrat Employees.

Sixty employees of the Davenport
Democrat Wednesday evening called
at the home of ]. J. Richardson. pub
Usher of the Davenport Democrat, and
presented him with a silver loving
cup to mark the completion of his
50th year at the head of his news
paper. The presentation was made by
B. F. Tillinghast, editor of the Demo
crat. who also read letters of con
graduation, one of them being from
Major H. c. Connolly of this city.
About the time that Mr.. Richardson
took charge of the Democrat Major
Connolly was publishing The Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-09
RUSH OF WATER
TELLS OF FIRE
Peculiar Blaze Endangers State
Bank Building Early in
Morning
TANK ON ROOF IGMITED
Department Confines Damage and the
Loss VIII Not Exceed $500
Started by a Spark.

What might have been disastrous
fire was nipped in the bud this morn
ing and as a result of the good work
of the fire department considerable
damage TO the Mitchell and Lynie
building was prevented. About 1
o'clock 1t was discovered that there
was fire on the roof of the building
and call was sent in.
The firemen on their arrival found
that the water tank on the roof was
to the tank despite the strong wind
which was blowing, and the building
itself did not suffer from fire. although
the water which was used to eXtin-
gush the blaze caused some damage
To the plastering on the fourth floor
Spark in Excelsior.
The fire evidently started in the eX-
celsior packing which was used to pre-
vent freezing of the water pipes con-
Meeting with the tank. The packing
had become somewhat loosened and
the excelsior exposed 1t is thought
that sparks from the chimney which
is just west of the tank. fell in the
excelsior and the blaze resulted Fan
ned as it was by the strong wind, the
fire had spread quickly by the time it
was discovered.
The tank is probably ruined and an
other will be built at once to replace
it, The tank is of cypress planks and
is eight feet deep and Is feet in dia-
meter 1t is used for supplying water
pressure for the entire building An
electric motor is used to pump water
into it from the artcsian well which
is located west of the building. The
loss of the tank and to the plastering
and fixtures on the fourth floor Will
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-09
SURVEYORS ARRIVE
AT RAPIDS CITY
Work of Mapping out the Tri-City
ing Quite Rapidly.

The engineers who are surveying
the line for the Tri-City & Northeast
ern, headed by Wallace Treichler, to-
day reached Rapids City with the
survey The line is being laid out
east of the railway tracks. and par
alIel to the river. The distance from
the river varies from three to -four
city blocks. The engineers are max
ing Il working survey, and placing
the stakes. AS soon as the survey
is completed data as to the probable
cost and the possible revenues will
be gathered and submitted to the
bonding company which is planning
to back the project, and work will
soon be under way.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-09
WILL SPEND MORE
THAN WAS PLANNED
Board of Charities of Lutheran Con.
ference Decides to Put So, 700
Into the Orphanage.

1t has been decided that the general
board which is TO take over the man
agement of the Joliet home for old
people and the Andover orphanage
will be known as the board Of charities
of the Illinois conference of the Angus
tana synod 1t was also decided &C
spend $4,000 On the new orphan 5
home at Andover instead of $4,000 as
was first arranged The new orphan
home is to take the place of the ono
which was destroyed by fire on New
Years day,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-09
LICENSES FOR
TWO CONCERNS
Mayer and Rock Island Special
ty Companies Incor-
pOrate.
AIDS INDUSTRIAL. GROWTH
Former Will Locate on Twenty-fiftll
Street and Latter Will Make
New Auto Repair Kit.

Springfield, H., April 9.-(Special.)
The secretary of state issued licenses
10 incorporate to the following ROcli
Island corporations:
The Mayer Manufacturing company
capital stock $1,000. object to manu-
facture and deal in brass, bronze. cop
pei, etc; incorporators, Sophie Mayer
Edward w. Lewis. John Mayer.
Rock Island Specially company, cap
ital stock $4,000, object general man
ufacturing and merchandise business;
incorporators. Thomas b. Davis, James
NJ. Galloway, Jesse Spencer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-09
PERSONAL POINTS.

p. c. HartZ has returned from n
business trip TO New York.
DR.. Alfred Nj. Stocker, who has been
ill the past 10 days, is up and about
again.
Mrs. Elizabeth Johnston of Coal
Valley is visiting Rock Island relatives
for a few days.
Robert j. Mckinney of Philadelphia
is spending a few days with friends IN
Rock Island and Moline.
CAMEL Van Hecke is recovering
nicely from a four weeks severe at
tack of typhoid fever and pneumonia
]. p. Donnelly, who has been visit
ing in Rock Island for some time past
left last evening for his home in E'
Paso. Tex.
Mrs. Elizabeth Sem left yesterday
for New York, from which port she
will sail next Saturday on the steamer
caroline on her way to Switzerland.
Mrs. B. A. Jones who has been visit
ing with her brother DR.. B. e. Tones
,,f this CITY leaves this eveaipa 70;
Kansas City where she will make :
short visit lcfore returning to heI
home in California.
City Attorney James F. Witter re
ceived a request today to act as {
| judge in a debate between Cornell
college and DePau university, which
will be held at Mt Vernon, Iowa, Apri
| 16 Mr.. Witter agreed to serve. Will
him as judges will be Dean Gregory .
the Iowa university law school an,
Judge Ladd of Des MoineS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-09

amount to about $500, all of which is
covered fully with insurance.
peculiar feature of the fire was
that it gnawed a hole through the
tank near the top and water was run
ming in a big stream down upon the
roof and escaping to the street
through the rain spouts when The
blaze was discovered Several feet Of
water remained in the tank after the
fire had been extinguished.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-09
Evidence of Industrial Growth.

The organizing of these concerns is
another step in the city's industrial
growth. Both of them have heretofore
been referred to by The Argus.
The Mayer Manufacturing company
will mean the enlargement of the plan,
that has been operated by John Mayer
for number of years, and it will be
located on the railroad tracks al
street.
The Rock Island Speciality Manufac
turing company will have its shops IN
the Davis machine shops on East Sew
.enteenth street. It will make automo
bile specialties, its leader in the be
ginning being patented repair kit fol
mending automobile inner tubes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-09
Notice.

The regular annual meeting of the
stockholders of the Rock Island Saw
ings bank for the election of nine di
rectors for one year will be held al
the office of said bank, in Rock Island
Monday, April ~, 1909. Polls will be
open at 10 a. m. and closed at IL moor
of said day.
p. GREENAWALT. Cashier.
Rock Island, April 8, 1909.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-09

This has truly been busy getting ready for
Spring and Easter For weeks and weeks we've
opening case after of Clothing, Shoes,
Hats, Shirts Gloves, NeCkwear, Hosiery, etc.. and
say with pardonable pride that desire
procure the choicest things for M & K. patrons has
been realized the beautiful things have to
offer you will verify.
"A quarter of century of constant effort has
taught thoroughly to know How, Where and
What to buy and when announce that
ready to show you the Spring Styles,
want you to come to the NJ. & K with the expeC-
tation getting the very Newest Best there
is-we promise youll never be dsappontedo
Were giving SO much clothes goodness this sea-
that you'll wonder why don't get all the
clothing business in the tri-Cities When you buy
suit here we want YOU to know that your profit is
just as great OURS and it doesn't matter what
desire to we promise to give you the best
there for the price you invest refund the money.
We've been just careful-taken just much
pride in selecting clothes for the boy did for
the man, mothers will find Boys Depart
filled with the very Creations The
celebrated M. & K Specia1s--the finest boys suits
made Elm price from $5.85 to $18 Our Special
Suit with pants S. is the best boys school
suit we know Of and by the way we're selling them
know they're appreciated. a Ball. and Bat Free
with every Boys Suit.
just a look in our show windows will give you some
idea of the great we've taken in selecting Hats,
Shirts NeCkwear, etc. Every article displayed will
tell you of NJ & X. supremacy
H. E :
Rock Islands Greatest Good Clothes Center.
Burojp
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-09
OBITUARY..
Funeral of Miss Anderson.

The funeral of Miss Gertrude Ander-
son, 1927 Twelfth street, will be he'd
tomorrow afternoon at $50 from the
residence. The services will be con
Quoted by Rev. c. II. Sherwood of tn
Trinity Episcopal church. Burial will
take place at Chippiannock cemetery
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-09
To the Voters of the City.

| desire to express publicly my ap
by my friends during the campaign
and at the polls Tuesday
GEORGE p. NISSEN.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1909-10-15

selves how they would use their priyi-
lege.
The campaign is over now and the
city officials have been elected. Would
it not be advisable for the Negro men
CT this city to get together and have
an understanding? There is need of
an organization in each ward, and
they should be made up of reputable
men. The day is at hand when the
world should be given to understand
that the voters of this city are set
of men who cannot be bought and sold,
but men who are looking to the wei
fare of the city and the Negro citi-
zens in particular. 1t will not be
worth while to organize clubs with
professional politicians as leaders
who essay to make a living at their
profession. We have suffered that too
much and too long. We need organi-
cations composed of men who are
honest and conscientious, and who are
interested in the welfare of the peo-
pie from one election to another.