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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-10-23
ANOTHER CRATER ARRESTED
Cincinnati Man Who Sold This Sta,e
The Labels.

Columbia, Oct. 19.-Denis Weis-
Kopf' president Of the Nivisson, Wies-
kopf Company Of Cincinnati, Ohio,
was in Columbia yesterday and gave
bond for 100000 to appear here in
January to answer to the charge of
conspiracy to defraud the State. per-
jury and bribery. Weiskopf is the
head Of the concern which put
through the famous label transaction
This was one Of the chapters in the
history OF the State dispensary which
caused the people of the State to open
their eyes in astonishment and per-
haps hastened the downfall of the
dispensary Weiskopf came here at
the time and testified and it is under
stood has since made statements
which indicate that he perjured HIM
self on that former visit.
He sold the State 21.OOO,000 labels.
receiving therefor $35.677. The in
vestigating committee at that time
put in evidence the claim that the
State was overcharged about $4,000.
1t Is now stated that the attorney
general has evidence to show that not
only were the calculations correct, but
that he knows where every dollar Of
the graft went and that weiskopfs
rake-oh was aobut $500.
Weiskopf was indicted along with
others on the charge Of conspiracy to
defraud the State, and when he did
not appear here at the recent term of
court a bench warrant was issued for
his arrest. Gov. Ansel upon this war
rant made requisition upon Gov Jud-
son Harmon of Ohio for the arrest
and delivery Of Weiskopf's person to
the agents of the State. Gov. Har-
mon last week, after careful investi-
cation, honored the requisition. and
Weiskopf became a prisoner of the
State Of South Carolina.
Attorney General Lyon went to Gin
cinnati last week to connect up a num-
Der of matters, and while there learn
ed that the requisition papers had
been honored. He did not go to see
Gov. Harmon. Weiskopf was brought
to Columbia and his attorney, Judge
Howard Ferris, Of Cincinnati. came
with him. Yesterday a bond for $10.-
0000 in the National Surety Company
was filed with the clerk Of court of
this county.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-10-23
COOK HAS DEFENDER
Knud Rasmussen Has Eskimo Ev;-
dcnce In Doctors Favor and is Will.
Ing to Produce 1t.

Copenhagen. Oct. 19.-The Green
land steamer Godthaab, in comamnd
OF Capt Schobeye, has arrived here.
Capt Schobeye reports that Knud
Rasmussen, the explorer, who is now
IN Greenland, after examining 3b
Cape York Eskimos who had seen
DR.. Cooks Eskimo companions, is
quite convinced that DR.. Cook reach
ed the pole. He says that Rasmus-
sen is willing to go to the United
States with the two Eskdmos, Ituka-
shoo and Ahwelah, who were DR..
COOKS sole companions in the latter
part of his expedition. Rasmussen,
however, the captain states, had not
himself seen Itukashoo or Ahwelah.
who are now hunting.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-10-23
Some Fractions Steeds.

Bucking horses, ridden by fearless
cowboys will furnish a vast amoun,
of excitement with Buffalo Bills Wild
West and Pawnee Bilrs Far East
when it appears In this city Mus
tangs and brOnchOs. ill-tempered and
naturally rebelliOus. will be used in
demonstrating the superiority of man
over vicious equines, and will picture
one Of the real factors in the cowboys
life upon the plains. To this feature
will be added trained bronchos and
mustangs, illustrating the further
mastery of the trainer in shaping the
actions Of these purely Western-bred
animals.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-10-23
SPECULATION is GAMBLING.
United States Supreme Court Decides
That Stock Exchange Debts Cannot
Be Collected.

Washington, Oct 1s.-The Su-
preme Court OF the United States to-
day refused to take cognizance of the
case Of Majors vs. Williamson, invol-
wing responsibility for a note given
TO pay debt assumed in connection
with a speculation on the stock ex-
change. The debt was contracted by
Williamson in Memphis, Tenn, and a
note was given with Mississippi real
estate as security. The laws of Ten
nessee and Mississippi prohibit gam
bling, and it was contended that un-
der such laws the note could not be
collected. The United States Circuit
Court Of Appeals sustained this view
and the effect Of today's ruling is to
uphold the finding of that court.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-10-23

The inventory of the crown Jewels
of Persia has just been completed, and
Is said to confirm the conjecture that
they are really of fabulous value. One
glass case two fet long and foot and
half high and wide is more than
half full OF exquisite pearls Of all
sizes. There are also in profnsion
necklaces. shields, scabbards, vessels
Of gold. sword hilts and chains blazing.
red with rubies or studded and in
crusted with enamels, rubies, iia-.
monds, pearls and gems of all kinds.
Perhaps the most valuable and most;
exquisite Of all is the globe, twenty
inches in diameter, on which are pic
tured the countries OF the world tn
vari-colored gems. The seas are
made of emeralds, and in all there
$4,000 stones. This globe is estimat-
ed at a value of at least million
pounds (s5,OO0,00O).
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-10-23
CHARLESTON Music FESTIVAL.
One of the Greatest Musical Events Of
The neutrality-suspicious. Artists
Engaged.

With the bankers. merchants, law
yers, doctors, preachers and other
business and professional men of
Charleston behind it, the city of Char
lesion Is announcing a music and fes-
tival week which should take hun
'dreds of South Carolinians to 1.-THE
City by the between October rs and
October 80.
Charleston, always an attractive
city to the visitor, Is especially so in
the fall months, and the numerous
torpedo boats Of the Atlantic Torpedo
Flotilla. which are due to return from
their summer maneuvres during the
Festival week. will provide feature
Of special interest to those who dwell
away from the coast. Amusements
OF various kinds will be offered to
suit the most varied tastes. The finan-
cial support guaranteed the enter
prise by the business men OF Charles
ton who are promoting it is such as
to make the assurance absolute that
the entertainment will be ADEQUATE In
all respects.
r The distinguishing feature Of the
Festival, however. will be the five
great musical concerts. fer which the
most elaborate preparations have
been under way for weeks. A chorus
OF more than two hundred picked
voices will take part in these concerts
and the musical programme has been
arranged, with extraordinary care
and offers a musical treat, features of
which will surely excel anything hith-
erto given in this part of the country.
The Russian Symphony Orchestra
which has been engaged for the con-
certs has gained fame in the East and
West with a rapidity almost sensa-
tional and will now make its initial
appearance in the South. fifty pieces
strong with Modest Altschuler as it's
conductor and accompanied by solo
lists of distir suished ability. To miss
hearing one or more of these concerts
Is to miss a musical opportunity of the
firt magnitude.
The Festival is being extensively
advertized and Charleston expects to
entertain a record-breaking crowd,
but there will be room and entertain
ment for all. and all who come are
promised hearty welcome.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-10-23
McKAGEN CHICKEN STEW.
Pythians Had a Feast of Good Things
Last Night.

The X. of p. chicken stew and bar
becue at the grove in front of Mr.. w.
w. McKagen's residence last night
was largely attended and much en-
joyed by the members of Gamecock
Lodge, No. II, K. Of p.
McKagen's chicken stew, "the stew
that has made Sumter famous" in
the opinion Of Knight of Pythias ,ir-
ciee. was delicious and Stoney'. IN
fritters, well known over this State
az an illustration that Southern raised
corn does not cause but rather has a
tendency to prevent pellagra, and
then Saul Pringle's barbecued shoat
and other accessories" were washed
down with steaming coffee and cap
ped off with cigars.
Nine days to the week" was the
rate at which the boys figured it out
that they were living last night.
McKagen's grove is the popular
place for affairs Of this kind and it is
located right in the city and in an
ideal spot.
The grounds were lighted up with
the famous Kitsen lights through the
courtesy of Mr.. Dolph Mannheim, who
is State agent for them.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-10-23

Union. 8. c.. Oct. 1s.-The claim
that A. B. Lambert and 8. Louis Won
Phul. memebers Of the Aero Club of
Sc Louis. established new worlds
records for long distance and speed
In aeronautics, when. ascending in
THAR balloon In st. Louis. Mo-, on
Friday afternoon of last week at $3.50
o'clock they landed In Dorchester
county. near Charleston. 8. c.. on Sat-
urday morning at 0 o'clock. having
made an average speed OF a. miles
aa hour. is challenged by parties here
WHO have records showing that high
- speed than this was attained In .
saloon voyage made 4S years ago.
The aeronantic feat referred to was
that Of Prof. r. 8. c. Lowe. now head
of Lowe observatory. near Pasadena.
Cat. who. on April 20. 1891. ascended
In = balloon at Cincinnati. Ohio. ut
$3.50 .. m. and at 1880 p. m.. of the
sane day ianded at Pea Ridge In this
county. Although In the air only nine
hours. Prof. Lowe covered an air line
distance Of over 500 miles. not In
ciuding several hundred additional
caused by his balloon being carried in
an air current into Virginia. then to-
wards the South Carolina sea coast.
before reaching his landing place near
here.
Prof. loves balloon voyage was
not only an eventful one because it
set . pace In aeronautics for distance
Travelled per hour not yet eQuaied. but
because. being at the outbreak of the
war Between the States when sec
tional feeling was at high pitch. when
ne descended with his balloon In the
rural section Of this county he was
regarded by some persons as being
Yankee SPY" and but for the action
e cooler heads might have met with
sedily injury.
His descent among these country
people. many Of whom never saw q
balloon before. caused excitement and
amusing Incidents which are recalled
bv older residents.
Ps,adena. Cal. Oct 1s.-Prof.
Taaddsus 8. c. Lowe. director of
Lowe observatory. tonight corrobo-
rated the assertion that In . aisht
made 20 years ago he surpassed the
psrformance Of A. b. Lambert and
Louis Won Publ of the st. Louis Aero
Club. whow ere regarded ~ tho hold
ers OF the balloon speed record. He
sailed TOO miles from Cincinnati In
direct course.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-10-23

l.. F. Dorm, a prominent Mason and
merchant at Parksvilie, and also
managing big power developments at
Parksvilie, was run over and instant
ly killed at Trenton Tuesday by a pas
senger train backing into the station,
on It's way to Edgefield. Dorm step
ped In front of the train with his back
toward 1t, while watching another
train go out toward Columbia from
Augusta, on which he had been a pas
senger.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-10-23

Gov Ansel has offered a reward of
500 for the apprehension and arrest
of j. T. Holleman, former cashier of
the Bank of Anderson, charged with
breach OF trust to the amount Of
about $4,000. The grand jury of
Anderson county at the last terns of
court brought in a true bin against
Holleman and the papers in the case
have now been turned over to the.
sheriff.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-10-23
ACCUSED OF KILLING MAYBE.
Two Men Charged With Assassfua tiop
At Newport, N. q.

Beaufort, N. c., Oct 1S.-The
grand jury today brought in a bib of
murder against S. J. Sanders, no had
Deen arrested for the death of u z.
Newberry, of Newport, N. c.. who was
shot to death Saturday NIGHT al the
door OF his home there. Judge Guiop
ordered the sheriff to summon aee
taiesmen in order to get Jury The
case is set for Friday at 10 a. In.
sanders today is locked In the Car
taret county jail here, while his
brother. B. F. Sanders, also is under
arrest, held as an accessory. The pyis-
oners were brought here last night
by Sheriff Hancock. after q corope,,s
jury at Newport had returned a yer
dict that Mayor Newberry's death re-
suited from gunshot wounds inflicted
by S. ]. Sanders, and that his brother
also was implicated In the shooting.
The assassination of Mayor New
berry was the direct outcome. N Is
said. Of the prosecution of 'b1ind tbe-
er" cases. The mayor recently had
had several persons arrested for r.
legally selling whiskey, and four Of
the men, including the two Sanders
brothers, were bound over for court
at Beaufort next Monday 1t Is al
legged that threats have been made
against the mayors life, and after his
assassination Saturday night suspicion
was directed to the Sanders brothers.
Great excitement prevailed after
the tragedy occurred Saturday night.
Requests for bIoodhounds were sent
to Tarboro, and the road in front Of
the mayors home was roped of in
hope that the dogs might be able to
readily pick up the scent and lead the
authorities to the assassins. The
dead mans wife was in bed sick at the.
time Of the murder, and his little
daughter stood by his side when he
was shot.
Word Of the shooting was sent to
Beaufort, and yesterday afternoon
County Solicitor Abernethy, accom-
panied by Sheriff Hancock and a cor
oner's jury, went to Newport IN a
special train. Upon arrival of the.
train at Newport the Sanders broth
ers were arrested and later the cor
oner's jury ordered them held.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-10-23
NOTED YEGGMAN CONVICTED.
Newark Tony Sentenced to II Years
In Penltentiary.

Bennettsville. s. c., Oct. 1S.-Thos.
r. Lacy. alias Newark Tony, was tried
and convicted here today In the Court
Of General Sessions ON a charge Of
housebreaking and larceny and safe
cracking, and was sentenced to q
term OF twelve years in the peniten-
tiary. The verdict was guilty, with q
recommendation to mercy, which re-
duced the sentence from life impris-
onment to term OF years not less
than ten. 1t is understood that the
jury stood nine to three for straight
verdict OF guilty, and that the three
jurors who we're In favor Of a recon-
mcndation to mercy finally brought
the nine others to their way OF think
ing.
Lacy conducted his own defense,
and showed himself to be familiar
with criminal procedure, intelligent
and quick. He however, did not
show himself to be the educated man
ne is reputed to be- He demanded
the separation OF witnesses and in
sisted upon the retirement of Inspec-
tor Gregory, but Judge Klugh allow
ed that witness to remain in the court
room.
Lacy. upon the announcement OF
the sentence, stated that he desired to
appeal II there be provision for any
appeal he being pauper. Lacy
took the stand, but did his case no
good at ALL except, possibly, by way
OF some slight sympathy aroused.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-10-23
WEST POINT CADETSHIP.
Marion w. Commander Receives Ap-
pOintment From Senator Smith.

MI. Marion w. Commander, son Of
Mr.. r. c. Commander of this city mas
received the appointment from Sen
ator Smith to West Point and he left
Saturday night for Highland Falls,
New York, where he will enter a pre-
paratory school and will receive sew
eral months training so as to be able
to stand the examination for West
Point. He will stand this examina
ton in January.-Florence Times.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-10-23
GEORGIA-CAROLINA FAIR.

Augusta, Ga, November els, 1909.
The Atlantic Coast Line announces
very low excursion rates to Augusta
for the above occasion and for the
visit of
RESIDENT TAFT.
The President is scheduled to reach
Augusta. Saturday evening November
6, spend Sunday there and meet and
ADDRESS the people Of South Carolina
and Georgia on Monday. November 8.
Another great event during the Fair
Will be the Football Game between
the Clemson College and University of
Georgia teams on November 10; and
still another will be Chldrens' Day,
November 18th.
Round trip tickets will be sold from
savannah, Charleston, Congaree, Flor
ence, Darlington, Camden, and inter-
mediate points. Nov. 6 to 12, limit
to leave Augusta not later than mid
night Of November 18th, 1909
For tickets, rates, schedules and
any desired information, call on NJ. f.
Duke. Ticket Agent, Sumter or any
Agent of the Atlantic Coast Line, or
address:
w. j. CRAIG, T.. C. WHITE.
Pas. Traffic Mgr Gen. Pas. Agt.
WILMINGTON, n. c.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-10-23

'Your cough annOys you. Keep on
hacking and tearing the delicate
membranes Of your throat If you want
To he annoyed. But II you want re-
proach of the disease. If Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy Is given at once
or even after the croupy cough has
appeared. IL will prevent the attack
contains no poison. Sold by w. w.
Sibert.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-10-23
FASTEST BALLOON TRIP.
DR. T. 8. @. LOWE MADE WORLDS
RECORD IN 1891.

Ho Sailed From Cincinnaui to Union,
q q, In Nine Hours, . Distance Of
Moro Than 500 Miles In y Direct
LAne HUT Actually Covered Moro
Than 700 Miles by Route He Trav-
coed.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-10-23

sHoarseness In q child subject to
Group In sure indication o. the sp-
iief. want TO be cured. take Chamber
laln's Cough Remedy. Sold by w. w.
Sibert
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-10-23

Cook Is leading Peary another stern
chase over the lecture route.-wash-
ington Star.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-10-23

We do not think that the Hotten-
tots Will put Teddy i'm a stew.-Char-
lesion News and Courier.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-10-23

The Metz Hotel in Lexington wast
destroyed by fire.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-10-23

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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-10-14
school Report Dist. No. 81.

Following is report Of District No.
81 for month ending October: En-
rollment 36. Average daily attend
ance 81. Visitors 2. Those neither
absent nor tardy are: Ethel Bru-
baker, Bessie Brubaker, Hazel, Neva
and Harold Graham, Ray and Clay
ton Garrett, Minnie Hill, Vera Hay
wood, Cora and Clearance KrauSa,
George, Sylvia, Gladys. Francis and
Coda Smith, Ruby and Melvin
Wolfe. Those absent but not tardy:
Arthur, Eva. Ruth and Raymond
Brubaker, Albert Krause, Nola and
Oscar Brubaker, Lawrence Smith,
Harry, Ruth and Earl zook, Hazel,
John Carl and Thayer Smith. Those
tardy but not absent: George and
Charley Baxter. Katherine Stewart,
teacher
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-10-14
Rands q Feature.

Professor Weldon, who for many
years was bandmaster for the Ring
ling shows, and to whom, perhaps
more than to any other man, credit
is due for their success, has this
season associated himself with the
Dode Fisk great combined shows as
bandmaster, having charge two bands
Of fifteen men each, which give
promise Of being the best in the
United States. These bands will fur
nish the music for the grand free
street parade. which takes place
daily at 1886. during the engagement
Of the Dode Fisk great combined
shows which will exhibit here Thurs
day, October 2l undere the auspices
Of the fire department
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-10-14
HAD ENOUGH NAMES.
Commission Form VIII be Voted ON.
March 4.

The city council met in adjourned
session with all members present ex-
cept councilmen Hees and Plelser.
The bill of M. H. Malott for cash
paid for water pipe and freight Of
$S03.4S was allowed.
The report OF tie committee to
check up the petition for commission
form Of government was presented
showing IT'S signatures and 1885
voters. This being more than 40
per cent, on motion the date set for
election to vote on commission form
Of government was set for March
20, 1910, and after discussion, by
consent of the second, the date was
changed to the first Tuesday in
March, 1910.
The sewer committee made report
on the petitions for sewer for Olive
and Kinney streets and on metion the
petitions we're granted and attorney
instructed to draw ordinance for the
same.
The mayor appointed as committee
to assist the street and alley commit
tee In the matter Of flooring the
First and Third street bridges coun-
eIImen mfr and MeCurdy.
The city attorney was instructed to
proceed to collect the delinquent poll
tar.
ne mayor called for a report on
TIE municipal electric light matter
and ne ordinance committee reported
unfagorshly.
On motion adjourned 70 meet We'd
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-10-14
DIoKINsoN's GIRL BANKERS.
Miss Anna Fulton of TaImage Has Re-
spOnsibIe Place.

The Kansas Banker has writeup
of the women cashiers of Kansas,
among them Miss Anna J. Fulton
who is cashier Of the Citizens State
bank Of Talmage Miss Wayne Prem
dergast is assistant cashier Of the
Abilene State bank. Both young
ladies' are capable Of managing the
institutions in which they have posi-
lions and frequently do so for days
at time.
other women bankers of Kansas
are: Mrs. Ella DeEeret is the veter-
an lady cashier of Kansas, having
held that position in the State Bank
Of Pretty Perry for about twenty
Years,
Miss Isabelle Marty has been cash
Ter of the Citizens State bank Of
Longford for five years.
Mrs. Mamie Coyette is cashier Of
the state bank Of Elsmore.
Mrs. Mary c. Benner is president
Of the First National bank Of Ness
city and the First state bank Of Ran
som.
Mrs. Ella seudder Is assistant
cashier Of the Citizens bank at Belle
PLANE.
Mrs. Alice Haldeman Is president
Of the State bank ct Girard.
Mrs. Esther N. Chatterton is as
sistaut cashier Of the State bank Of
Admire.
Helen n. Rudeford is the assistant
cashier Of Tie State Bank Of Ar
sonia.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-10-14
inesday evening, Oct. 20.
TO INSTRUCT FARMERS
HOW TO TREAT THE HOGS.

by the first of the year l expect
to have in the hands of every farm
err in the state positive information
as to the safe treatment Of choler-
r0id hogs" said ]. H. Mercer, state
livestock sanitary commissioner, yes
terday. 1--WE have what I believe
to be an absolute preventive in the
shape Of a serum, and It is to be
manufactured at the State Agricui-
tural college and distributed among
the farmers Of the state at cost II
can do that and reduce the losses
from hog cholera in Kansas It will
mean an enormous saving to the
state"
Mr.. Mercer is also devotlng a great
deal Of time to mango among cattle.
There are now % counties in the
stite under quarantine because ~
mango. Twelve of these counties
are in such shape that the quarantine
can be raised with safety at any
time. but the government inspectors
have requested him to wait until the
fall shipments are over. He will
walt, but as soon as the shipments
are made, u counties VIII come out
from under quarantine. That VIII
leave only II counties under quar-
antine. and Mr.. Mercer said yester-
day that be would have those coun-
ties free from mango By the first Of
naxf April The staas has not bssn
absolutely free from mango IN year,.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-10-14

W. H. Jackson, representing the
Consolidated Alfalfa Milling Co. Of
Oklahoma City. Is in town and VIII
endeavor to get a mill located here.
His company has q new patented way
OF milling the hay while It Il green
saving much in several Ways. They
guarantee the process and Il would
be a fine thing for Abilene 70 have
such q min installed here.