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Evening star., 1909-04-18
AUTO AIDS N NABBlNG ROBbER
MASKED. MEN GET AWAY WITH
.
$1,000 In A SACK.
Enter. Office Of San Francisco Firm
Shoot Two Men, But Finally
Fail in Flight.

SAN FRANCISCO, CAL, April IL
James M. Thompson. vice president of the
Thompson Bridge Company. on entering
his Office today. with a sack containing
5000, was confronted by two masked
men, one of whom shot him through the
chest, inflicting serious wound. The
men escaped with the money. but were
captured.
During the shooting William Roseberg
received q stray bullet, but was not
seriously hurt. MIR. Thompson had just
drawn the money from the Bank of Cali
fornia and when he entered the Office he
discovered his bookkeeper tied to a chair.
On turning his head Thompson was con-
fronted by the masked men, who prompt
ly fired upon him. Then; grabbing up the
sack. the men made a dash for buggy
nearby, which one of the robbers with
the money entered, while the other made
his escape.
The fleeing man was pursued by po-
licemen in an automobile and finally cap
tured =
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-11-17

political Office in a small town in
Iowa was vacant. The office paid
$3.50 a year. and there was keen COM
petition for II. The Democratic can
didate. Ezekiel Hicks, was a shrewd
old fellow, and a neat campaign fund
was turned over to him. To the aston
ishment of all. however, he was de-
feated.
Il can't account for it," said one of
the Democratic leaders gloomily
with that money, we should have
won. How did you lay it out, Eze-
kiel?"
WELL" said Ezekiel, slowly pulling
his whiskers. "yer see, that office only
pays $3.50 year salary, an 1 didn't
see no sense in payin' 5000 out to
get the office; SO l bought me a little
truck farm nstead."-Lippincott
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-11-17
When the Judge Won Out.

Wilbur e. Williams, as speaker at
the law enforcement convention, held
here recently, told story on a gas
belt police judge in explaining how
men in such position had better be
careful as to the company they keep.
He said some gamblers, who were
brought into this judges court, were
proven guilty. The judge frowned;
the gamblers frowned and marched
in funeral fashion out to pay their
fines. They were digging" when the
judge passed them. He poked one
of the men in the ribs.
We'll, Bill" he said to the gam
bier, "this is not the first time 1 have
dealt with YOU"
mo, judge" smiled the gambler.
But it Is the first time I ever came
out Of the game with your money"
said the judge.-Indianapoli Star.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-11-17

FOrtificatiOns i'm the Philippines to
BE MinimiZed.

Washington, Nov 1.-THE recon-
mendation of the joint army and navy
board that Pearl Harbor, in the Ha-
waiian Islands, be made the great
naval station in the Pacific, was ap-
proved today by President Taft
In doing this it was decided that
temporary naval station only would
be constructed at Olongapo, and that
the proposed Improvement of Manila
harbOr be abandoned. This will leave
the protection of the Philippine Is
lands to the army.
The determination to minimize the
Notifications in the Philippine Islands
to make Pearl HarbOr a great naval
station was not, it was explained to-
day, because of any intention to with
draw American control over the
Philippines. 1t was done, it was said,
purely for reasons of strategy.
For years fierce controversy has
been waged as to whether the prin-
cipal fortification in the Philippines
should be located at Olongapo or Ca
vite. The naval officers favored Dion.
gapo and the army Manila Bay, on
the ground that Olongapo could not
be protected from land attacks.
The big floating dry dock. Dewey, is
now at OlOngapO, and under the
present plan will be retained there.
Such improvements as are made at
this point, now estimated to cost be-
tween 100000 and 100000, will be
with the idea of removing the Dewey
to some other port in case Of danger
from attack
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His Threat to q Conductor.

Some time ago man at Ypsilanti
Mich, became crazed on the subjec,
Of hypnotism and was sent on q
Michigan Central train to an asylum
When the conductor asked for tickets
the crazy man began telling Of his
hypnotic powers.
"I'll hypnotic you." he said.
Fire away" replied the conductor.
The man made several passes be-
fore the conductors face.
"Now you are hypnotized." he said.
The conductor looked the part as
best he could.
you're a conductor" went on the
hypnotist.
That's right" replied his victim.
you're a good conductor" went
on the hypnotist.
Right again." said the conductor.
You don't smoke, drink or swear
at passengers. You are honest. You
turn in all tickets and money you
collect from passengers. In fact you
do not steal a cent"
That's right" asserted the con-
ductor.
The hypnotist eyed him a moment,
then said:
What an awful fix you'd be in If
left you In this condition!"-Kansa
City Star.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-11-17
On the Limited.

The merciless heat made the pas
sengers gasp as the limited plough
ed Its way steadily across the western
plains. Dreary, monotonous, was the
vista Of sand and scrub which greet
ed the eyes Of the wearied travellers.
To add to their discomfort, above the
muff1ed roar of the train arose the
continuous wailing of a child. More
than one man cursed softly and
sought refuge in another car-all. as
1T happened. crowded. Finally a
harsh-looking passenger spoke.
"Why don't you keep that brat
quiet?" he snapped.
The mother. a forlorn-looking wo-
man clad in rusty black, looked pa
thetically up at him. "I've been try
ing to-" she falterd. "But you see
the heat and the long journey"
A new expression stole over the
harsh-looking passengers face. Give
1T to me-" he said in a tone of mar
vellous gentlcness; and the moor
mother placed tn fretful baby in his
arms.
Whereupon he threw the child out
of the window.
Sold again!-Lippincott'
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Kills Her Foe of 20 Years

*The most merciless enemy 1 had
for 20 years." declares Mrs. James
Duncan, of Haynesville, Me-, was
dyspepsia. I suffered intensely after
eating or drinking and could scarce
ly sleep. After many remedies had
failed and several doctors gave me up.
/ tried Electric Bitters, which cured
me completely. Now l can eat any
thlng. L am 20 years old and am
oVer-Joyed to get my health and
strength back again." For Indiges-
ton, loss of appetite, kidney trouble,
lame back, female complaints, it's un-
edualed. Only soc at Sbert's Drug
Store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-11-17

Atlanta Is to vote upon the question
Of bond issue. and a committee of
citizens is holding meetings in every
ward. The money is needed for ex-
tending the water and sewer systems
The statement is made that these
need improvement in order to pro-
mote immunity from possible epidem.
ic in the hot weather. A bond issue
of $3,O0O,000 is desired for these pur-
poses and for the public schools, a
hospital, and the construction of Gre
matories. 1t does not appear in the
published appeals to support the
propositions why private enterprise
may not be trusted to supply the Gre
matories. But the advocates of the
bond issue are showing themselves
very much in earnest.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-11-17

price at which these lands can be OBJ
tanned II he were TO make a careful
stucy If their character and th.ir
profit producing possibilities. They
are only so low in price because there
never has been in the South anything
like an agricultural population suffl-
cient to utilize them and because their
value has never been understood in
other sections Of the country.--South-
ern Field.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-11-17
The Room In the South for More
Farmers.

The Atlanta Constitution thinks
there is room In Georgia for 1000
more farmers In every county In the
:. State. or. $4,000 In the entire State.
and that without over crowding.
Tbsys Is no doubt OF 1t. What is
t-ore. there Is not only room but also
the best Of opportunity for an aver
age OF 1000 or more farmers In ev-
cry county In that part of the South
east Of the Mississippi river, good
living for all Of them. and, IL they are
Of the right sort. early competence.
The lands OF the South will produce
the most profitable crops; there are
plenty Of available markets and
transportation to these markets Is ef-
ficient. The South has always been a
section of large plantations, Of cotton
plantations. which compare in size
and Importance with the best of the
bonanza farms of the West and the
Northwest and which. as a rule, have
yielded greater profits per acre of
ground cultivated. But the South Is
really country for the small farmer.
for the man who will care we'll for q
few acres. whether In cotton, corn,
wheat or fruit or truck or some one
of the crops which are only to be
grown profitably In that portion of
our country. The Southern farm of
the future Is to be from twenty to $50
acres. devoted to diversified farming.
This kind OF farm. In the hands of
a man who will study the soils, who
Will see that II Is cultivated thorough
ly and as II should be. yielding its two
or three crops successfully each year
on each acre Of land, will give the
farmer the very best results to be
earned anywhere In America. What
ever the soils Of the particular section
Of the South In which a man may To-
cate and whatever the particular
crops which may be most advantage
ously grown there. the Southern far
mer always has the advantage over
his fellow farmer located In other
portions OF the Union of a more fav-
orable climate, Of a greater variety
OF crops from which to choose, of
early production and OF a larger num-
Der of markets I'm which to sell, and
to these is added the marked advan-
tage to the educated farmer of a
larger number OF the distinctly soil
building crops which will keep up the
lands fertility.
There are very few communities In
the South I'm which the homeseeke
looking for lands cannot find avail
able locations Of the best sort at
prices much lower than prevail In any
other farming sections of the country,
new or old. In that larger region
east of the Mississippi river reached
by the lines OF the Southern Railway
and its affillated roads are many null
lions acres of land. I'm the aggregate.
which are TO be had on easy terms
and which present the very finest op-
portunites for either the general or
special farmer. The average farmer of
Tho North would be surprised at the
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-11-17
Smallpox Case at Newberry.

Newberry, November 11.-A case
Of smallpox developed in one Of the
men who came here to join the Bar
kott Carnival Company. He had not
been with the Carnival, but came here
from Columbia. The board of health
has taken charge of the case and ev-
cry precaution is being taken, and
there is not much probability of any
spread of the disease.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-11-17
A CARD

'This is to certify that all druggists
are authorized to refund your money
If Foley's Honey and Tar fails to cure
your cough or cold. 1t stops the cough,
heals the lungs and prevents serious
results from a cold, prevents pneu-
monia and consumption. Contains no
opiates. The genuine is in a yellow
package. Refuse substitutes. Sibert's
Drug Store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-11-17

MANY school children suffer from
constipation, which Is often the cause
or seeming stupidity a. lessons. Cham.
ter'aln's Stomach and Liver Tablets
are an ideal medicine to give a chic
for they are mild and gentle in thei,
effect. and will cure even chronic c)n.
st'Lsuon. Sold by w. W. Sibert
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-11-17

*When a cold becomes settled i'm the
system, 1T will take several days treat
ment to cure it, and the best remedy
to use is Chamberlain's Cough Rem
edy. 1t will cure quicker than any
other, and also leaves the system in a
natural and healthy condition. Sold
by w. W. Sibert,
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*YOung Girls Are Victims

or headache, as we'll as older women,
but all get quick relief and prompt
cure from DR.. Kings New Life Pills,
the worlds best remedy for sick and
nervous headaches. They make pure
blood, and strong nerves and build up
your health. Try them, Csc at Sibert's
Drug Store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-11-17

"Foley's Kidney Remedy will cure
any case of kidney or bladder trouble
that is not beyond the reach of medi-
cine. Cures backache and irregulari-
ties that If neglected might result in
Brights disease or diabetes. Sibert's
Drug Store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-11-17

The store Of L. d. Cullum & Co., Of
Batesburg was burned Thursday night
Loss about $4,000 Three men were
injured by falling walls, none serious
ly.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-11-17

Peg Leg Hughes who killed Clerk
or Court w. B. Causey, of Hampton
county several months ago, is on trial
at Bamberg.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-11-17

'The old. old story, told times with
out number, and repeated over and
over again for the last 36 years. but
1T Is always a welcome story to those
In search OF health-There is nothing
In the world that cures coughs and
colds as quickly as Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy. Sold by w. w. ST.
bert.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-11-17

A special appropriation will be ask
ed from the next Session Of the Legis-
lature for the crusade against tuber-
culOsis.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-11-17

The old State Dispensary building
In Columbia has been rented to A.
M. Meetz & Co., who will use it as a
warehouse.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-11-17

Lame back comes on suddenly and
Is extremely painful. 1t is caused by
rheumatism of the muscles. Quick re-
lief Is afforded by applying Chamber
lain's Liniment. Sold by w. w. ST.
bert.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-11-17

'Foley's Honey and Tar cures
coughs quickly, strengthens the lungs
and expels colds. Get the genuine in
yellow package. Sibert's Drug Store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-11-17

The dispensary at st. Matthews has
sold out and the dispensary closed.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1909-07-01
ANNIVERSARY OF PIONEER.

Hon Edgar DeWdney, who has
played a leading part in the develop
ment of British Columbia, has just
celebrated the 50th anniversary of his
arrival in that Province. He was one
Of the first settlers at Victoria, then
Hudson Bay Company fort. Mr.
DeWdney, an engineer by profession,
came out from London in 1859 with
letters from Sir Edward BulWer-Lyt-
ton, then Colonial Secretary. His first
Job was the surveying Of the site Of
sew Westminster. Then he and some
COmpaniOns took to making hay near
the mouth Of the Fraser River, for
which they received 500 a ton deliv-
cred at Fort Douglas. Hon. Mr.. DeWd-
ney is now II years of age and is still
hale and hearty. He is over six feet
in height Of military appearance, n
gentleman of the old school" Speak
ing of pioneer days in British Column
bia and his later experiences and hon
ors, he said the other day:
an many enterprises in which
have engaged | have not been very
successful, but when one failed an
other turned up. That is the way in
British Columbia, n its resources are
so varied that ne e with health and
energy need be aid Of taking his
chances i'm the ] Ince, which today
| consider cannot be eXcelled for good
opportunities, and aifording excellent
chances Of success. Saturday Night.
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the part of fruit growers to cooperate
with the government. | am aware
that il has been claimed that some OF
the provisions Of the act do not APP
ply to imported fruit, but that is not
our Interpretation of it, and we have
The opinion Of the department of JUS
lice in support of this view or
course, we cannot go into the United
States and compel packers TO grade
and mark their fruit according TO
the requirements Of the Canadian
law. but we can and will insist on its
being SO graded and marked before
ii is distributed in this country. Thar
puts the responsibility on the import
er and The inspectors will see that the
law is observed.
MY impressions OF the possibilities
of British Columbia are of the most
favorable character. | was quite Ia
miliar with conditions in the Okana-
gan and was amazed at the wonder
full expansion of the industry in the
Boundary and Kootenays. The fruit
growers are working along the right
lines and merit hearty communication.
In its orchards a few years hence
British Columbia will have an enor-
NOUS source of wealth.
There is no reason why British
Columbia should not become a great
dairying country. 1t may not be known
that the prices paid out here for dairy
products are higher than elsewhere
in Canada The industry seems TO be
progressing nicely in the Fraser Val
ley according to reports I received
from Mr.. D. NJ Macpherson, an Off
cial whom 7 recently sent out here to
see that the laws respecting the brand
ing Of dairy products are enforced.
He has toured all the local districts
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1909-07-01
TO ENFORCE FRUIT MARKS ACT.

\ vigorous enforcement Of the Fruit
Marks act. especially in regard to i'm
ported American fruit which in the
rast has enjoyed certain unfair adj
yautaees over the home product in
Canadian markets, will be carried out
this summer by the Dominion gov
eminent This announcement was
made by Mr.. J. A. Ruddick, Dominion
dairy and cold storage commissioner,
Ottawa. who has been touring the
prairie provinces and the KOOtenays.
I'm the upper country | interviewed
the fruit growers in regard to the
question Of the enforcement of the
Fruit Marks act said Mr.. Ruddick.
"Ths relates TO the grading of fruits
and the proper marking of boxes. l.
found a very general Willingness on
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thing to do is to strive to build up,
act tear down"
The man who lays a straight fur
row will be more likely to be a God
fearing man, a better citizen and a
truer neighbor than if content with
slack work.
Glover is the foundation of all
agricultural prosperity, and it must
ever be our salvation as farmers
THE fight for moisture is far great
cr than for fertility"
Live stock offers the only solution
Of the agricultural problem, but it
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1909-07-01

must be backed by brains and critical
oversight"
Mans necessity is Gods oppor-
tunity."
always sell finished product"
The single feed of hay for the
horse, if sold, takes more away from
the farm than a ton of butter"
For the man who doesn't have am
bition, there's always lion in the
way"
The man who lives in the com
pany of scrub stock is sure to be a
scrub himself"
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1909-07-01
A WISE FARMERS EPleRAMs.

The following choice epigrammatic
sentiments We're gathered from q
Farmers Institute address delivered
by Andrew Elliott, a very successful
Scotch farmer of Canada:
always have something growing on
the soil and something decaying in
The soil"
THE soil is the cemetery of ages
and the life of all that is to come. >"
Great harm has been done by the
cry Of abandoned farms. The one
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1909-07-01
TONS OF FRUIT
Sardis p. O., Chilliwack.

Mcssrs +. J. Hart Co.. Ltd, Chilliwack, B. c.
Dear Sirs:-SiX years ago left Swan River, Man
itoha, and three years ago settled fruit farm at
Nedder Crossing. Chilliwack. My place comprises
AZ acres and there 1000 fruit trees which were
all bearing when | moved onto the farm. Last year
800 cherry trees produced nine tons of cherries,
chiefly Royal Anne, which sold at five cents pei
pound for the whole crop in bulk for canning pur-
poses did the picking, but the canning company
attended 10 The packing and shipping. This fruit
was of first class quality, superior to anything in
the district.
OF prunes 10 trees yielded 40 tons The price
realized $4,000 per ton picked. The packing,
packages and shipping at the buyers expense. l
have $50 plum trees which produce an average OF
25 tons per year Pums sell at $500 per ton net
picked, packing. shipping, etc. being paid by the
purchasers.
On account of long distance OF shipping, the in
come from the orchards has been much less than
it will be when the fruit cannery is in opera
ton this year The building of the new tram line
will also place Chillwack i'll close touch with the
markets of the coast cities and will Increase the
profits of fruit growing.
This year | am building plant to dry the prune
crop. This will be of great assistance i'll handling
an extra large yield.
In closing may say that | find the foothills of
Chillwack where my place is located particularly
suited for profitable fruit growing. The orchards
are more easily kept in good shape and the foothill
fruit is much superior.
Yours truly,
IVOR MORGAN ROACH,
Sardis p. O., ChilliWack.
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CLEARS $1,000 A YEAR
Surrey Centre, B. c.
Mcssrs. +. J. Hart & Co., Ltd,
New Westminster, b. c..


New Westminster, b. G..
Dear Sirs-The following will give you some of
my experiences in farming in the Fraser Valley
B. C. Ten years ago | moved from Seattle Wash.
L. s. A. to my farm of 231 acres in Surrey. |
had previously bought it and paid $4,000 for same
in wild state. After thirteen years of city life
being engaged in the art business, | found myself
man OF thirty-five years with wife. $500 in cash
231 acres of fiat land small house and barn, sixty
acres partly cleared and one-half ditched, 40
of my farm very heavily timbered Today my
231 all underdrained and in cultivation
There about IS miles of underdrains and three
miles of big open ditch | have two hundred
head of cattle six horses, good outfit of farm i'm
Elements, $4,000 cash in bank and some $4,000
worth of city property which | bought with money
saved the farm.
| came on the farm with experience a
farmer and made many mistakes, but today | have
some experience and worth over 100000 $25,
600 is a fair valuation of the farm.
| follow the principle of mixed farming. | do
some dairying keep some hogs and raise some colts
keep changing my land in different crops, first
oats then timothy and clover then roots, etc. Last
year | cleared all expenses $4,000 l
think farming in British Columbia is O. X.
Yours truly,
n. V. WICKERSHAM
IN. BD-Since writing the above
Mr. Wickersham has sold his farm
for $4,000.
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RICE LISTS

FOR LISTS OF DAIRY
FARMS, MIXED FARMS,
FRUIT RANCHES AND VAN
COUVER AND NEW WEST
MINISTER AND CHILLI
WACK CITY PROPERTIES
WRITE US
STATE THE KIND OF FARM
YOU WANT. AS WE HAVE
DIFFERENT LISTS FOR DIE
FERENT KINDS OF FARMS
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F.J.Hart &C.,, Ltd.
New Westminster, B. 6.
Branches. Vancouver and ChlIliwa.k.