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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-06-18
COLUMBIA'S CREDIT TO BE TEST.
ED,
capital City Must Refund Nearly a
Million Dollars of Bonds i'm Near
Future-Insurance Companies Ex-
pcoted to Take New Bonds.

Columbia, June 14.-Indications
are that very striking illustration of
the cash value Of the careful treat
ment South Carolina has given for
eign insurance interests in the last
year or two is going to be afforded
the first of next month, when the city
OF Columbia is to market nearly a
million dollars worth-$85O,O to be
exact-of city bonds, to refund an is
sue of that amount Of Radical
bonds maturing at that time.
AT the suggestion Of the then newly
created State insurance department.
the general assembly two years ago
enacted legislation providing for spe-
cial concessions in the matter of H.
censes and taxes to concerns which
should invest largely in South Caro-
INA securities, particularly State,
county or municipal bonds. The re-
suit has been that great quantities of
local securities have been taken by
the big insurance companies and be-
sides this many substantial blocks Of
such capital have been loaned on
real estate and other private collat-
eral for the development of mercan-
tile and industrial enterprises in the
State. In Columbia alone meritorious
deals to a vast amount have thus
been financed at low rates Of interest
and many of the South Carolina
agencies for various companies now
have under investigation other such
loans.
Columbians had felt some trepida-
ton at the idea Of floating her big
refunding issue, but insurance inter-
ests were quick to give reassurances
on that point, saying that for one
thing it counted heavily in Columbia's s
favor with Eastern Investors that she
had never repudiated any of her
heavy financial obligations although
these were saddled on her by a hostile
"Radical' government, which con-
verted the proceeds to its own private
uses.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-06-18

Candidates for Office in Sumter
county are slow in announcing them
selves this year, but that is 10 sign
That there will not be candidates a
plenty for all the Offices that are
to be filled. According 10 current RI
mors there will be at least five or six
candidates for the House, two or
three for the Senate and probably not
less than two for each of the other
Offices for which elections are to be
had. vt present the prospective can
dldates are making "gum-shoe'
campaign and are getting their wires
laid preliminary 70 the opening of
the county campaign.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-06-18
ME,MMINGER FOR SUPREME
BENCH.
Able and Scholarly Circuit Judge
Mentioned for Additional Member
or Supreme Court.

Columbia, June 14.-Although it
seems a long time until the matter
comes to a head, considering that the
constitutional amendment providing
for the increase in the court must
i first be submitted to a vote of the
people, nevertheless the political fight
that will be waged before the general
assembly over the election Of a fifth
justice of the Supreme Court is al
ready taking shape.
SO far Circuit Judge Memminger,
of Charleston, seems the most prom
, inently mentioned Of the probable
, candidates for the place. His friends
are said to be feeling around quietly
and laying their lines for the smooth
execution of their plans, and on the
other hand the opposition is already
forming. Judge Memminger is ad-
mitted to be a man of deep culture
and of great ability along several
lines, but his crisp remarks from the
bench and his manner of handling
various members of the bar have rails
ed up for him a generous crop of
enemies. 1t is argued by those gen.
tlemen that Judge Memminger has
not the judicial temperament while
on the other hand he has rather more
than his share Of temper. Some of
his rulings have been sharply criti-
cised from the legal standpoint. On
the other hand the Charleston jurist
made many new admirers by his ad-
dress on the jury system at the recent
commencement of the University Of
South Carolina. This deliverance is
conceded even by his political enc
mics to have been a rarely thought
full paper on vital and timely sub
ject. This suggests the idea that in
many quarters Judge Memminger is
held to be peculiarly fitted for that
kind of thing; it is said he can and
should write for the benefit Of broth
ed barristers and that in this field he
would find the best use for his tall
ents.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-06-18
SCARBOROUGH FILES PLEDGE.
Clarendon Legislator Out For Rail
road CommissiOner-His Public
Record.

Mr.. q. &. Scarborough, OF sum
merton, has filed his pledge as a cam
didate for railroad commissioner. Mr.
Scarborough is regarded as one of
the leading candidates in this race
He has for two terms represented
Clarendon county in the house OF
representatives and his energy and
interest in his work are proverbial
among his fellow members.
Mr.. Scarborough is a native of Dar-
lington county, but removed to Sum-
ter county when a youth. He was
intendent Of Bishopville before that
town became the county seat of Lee
county and while school trustee there
was instrumental in the organization
of the Bishopville graded school.
Since moving to Summerton about II
years ago he has served as school
trustee there also and has been active
in the building up of the graded
school and the establishment a few of
the high school under the Nash act,
for which he voted as a member of
the legislature.
Mr.. Scarborough is a successful far
mer who conducts his operations on
bushes principles. He has farms in
Clarendon, Sumter and Darlington.
He was one of the most active men,
bers of the Southern Cotton Associa-
tion few years ago attending the
meetings at Asheville and New Or
leans He is a tireless worker and
will make 1t interesting for the other
contestants in the race for railroad
commissioner.-Colu Record.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-06-18
ANOTHER BICYLE STOLEN.
Craig Hurst Has His Taken I'm the
Day Time.

Monday morning about 10 o'clock
Craig Hurst had his wheel repaired.
In less than half hour the wheel
was stolen. He reported his loss To
MIR Tisdale. 1t was not long before
the police department was called up
TO know Il a wheel had been lost. but
as the theft had not been reported To
them. they knew nothing Of il. Mr..
Gaillard, at Dalzell. rang Mr.. Tisdale
MP and Mr.. Tisdale asked for the
number and make. 1t tailed with
Crais's and Mr.. Gaillard was asked TO
hold the negro.
IL seems that the wheel was taken
By negro who pulled out for DaI-
zell and and tried To sell il TO Mr. 6.
F.. Moore for $15. Mr.. Moore offered
$40 for II and the negro. who gave
his name as Jack Dow, accepted the
offer Mr.. Moore felt that the wheel
was stolen and pretended to be try
ing to get a check cdshcd. but all the
time be was trying To- find the owner.
lie 'phoucd 10 Sumter. Rocky Bluff
and Wcdgchcld and it was not till
Mr.. Tisdalc was communicated with
that the owner was found.
Mr.. Ward. the magistrate at Me
chanicSvillc came upon the scene
about the time the owner of the
wheel was located, ana attempted to
arrest the negro. Ns he reached out
his hand 10 take hold Of the darkcy
he broke and ran. taking 10 the
swamp. as feet as the wind. There
was no runner at Dalzcll who could
hold a candle TO him. so nc got away
Mr. Moore. who had already hitch
ed up his horse To come 20 town,
brought the wheel back and restored
Il 90 It's owner.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-06-18
GREAT THING FOR FUTURE MEN
y. vi. {. n. DEVELOPS BEST
THERE is IN BOYS.
Such an Organization i'm Sumter
Would Mean Much For Future
Manhood of City-RccOgnizcs the
Possibilities of Boys OF COuntry-Is
the Most Effective Agency for Good
Among Young Men and Boys
Some Work.

In recent years the Young Mems
Christian Association has been recog-
nizing more and more the possibili-
ties of the boys of the country and
has been developing more fully the
work for them. The secret of body
Of fine young men in a town ten years
from now certainly lies in the boys of
the day in that community.
The boys department of the AssO-
citation underbuilds every phase Of
work for every class Of men by eff
fectively reaching boys at the Begin
ming of their manhood. 1t grips the
boy during the years of his suscepti-
bility his most rapid growth, his
fiercest temptations, when no other
agency adequately meets his needs. 1t
recognizes the whole boy and all his
needs and wants ,and appeals whole
somely to his ambitions. 1t supple
ments, not supplants, the home
school. church and clubs. 1t directs
his services, making the gang a pow
er fer good instead Of evil. 1t pre-
occupies the boys life, giving the
Wholesome recreation, opportunities
for self-improvement land inspires
toward high ideals and to personal
devotion the greatest of all heroes
Jesus of Nazareth. The boys de-
partment epitomizes the best ideas
and work for men.
There are 10000 boys in the Asso-
Citations Of the country; there were
5000 in educational classes, 10000 in
the Bible classes, 10000 in the sum-
mer camps last year.
1t would be a great thing for the
future men of Sumter if there could
be secured now a building for a Y.
M. c. A. that would carry on such
work for the boys Of the town.
One of the most recent develop
ments Of the Association idea is the
work for the young men Of the army
and navy. The army Association
brings cheer and good news to the
lonely and isolated soldiers in Alas
ka and the Philippines, establishes
vigorous welfare work at the home
posts and surrounds the men in the
militia camps with a wholesome
Christian atmosphere. 1t has added
contentment and comfort to the rou-
tine life of the soldier, aroused their
hopes and ambition, through educa-
tional and religious activities, directed
the social and play life in a helpful
manner. and substituted Christian So
cial centre for evil resorts.
The navy Association has become
national movement, endorsed by Off
GERS and the enlisted force as an exc
cutive agency in the making of sterl-
Ing character, having met the pecu-
liar needs of the young men away
from home. 1t has housed and pro-
vided home influence to thousands on
shore liberty. Educational study has
broadened the vision and awakened
ambition. Through meetings and BIZ
BILE classes aboard ships and in the
buildings thousands have been trans
formed into efficient Christian men.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-06-18

SIT cured me-" or 1T s.,-d the
life of my child" are TIVE cNr. s-'aas
Nou hear every day about Chamber
lain'S Collie. Cholera and Diarrhoca
Remedy This is true the world over
where this valuable remedy has boon
introduced. No other medicine i'm use
Tor diarrhoca or bowel complaints has
received such general approval. The
secret Of the success Of Chambcrlafn'S
Collie, Cholera and DiarrhoCa Remedy
IS that it cures. Sold by w. w. Sihcrt.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-06-18
CONQUEST OF AIR.
HAMILTON FLIES FROM NEW
YORK TO PHILADELPHIA.
Made the Round Trip i'm u Day
Stops Once OH Return Trip to- Make
Repairs and Then Continues Jour-
ncy I'm Safety.

New York. June 13.-Charles X.
Hamilton arose from Governors Is
land I'm an aeroplane this morning
and sped without a break IS miles to
Philadelphia ia a successful cross
country flight under the auspices of
the New York Times and the Phila-
delphia Public Ledger. He made the
trip In one hour and 81 minutes,
leaving Governors Island at 1885 and
landing at Philadelphia at 9:36.
Alighting at the aviation field he
delivered letters from Gov. Hughes
and Mayor Gaynor to Gov Stuart and
Mayor Reyburn, accepted messages
OF congratulation from them to bear
In return and started for New York
again with only brief intermisslon.
for food. fuel and oil. He had flown
approximately 20 miles Of his return
Journey when a sluggish motor drove
him 10 descend In swamp near
South Amboy, n. j., at 1855 p. m.
The propeller was broken there in
landing. but after repairs had been
made Hamilton resumed his flight
at $50 and landed at Governors Is
land at 6:S9. Thus the return trip
was made In one hour and SO min
utes at an estimated speed of 54.96
miles an hour, which breaks the rec
ord made in the Curtiss flight from
Albany to New York.
That Hamilton did not make the
return trip as easily as the outgoing
trip was due only to haste. He neg
lected to clean his spark plugs, they
fouled, the engine baked, and he had
90 come down on the banks OF the
Raritan river, two miles above South
Amboy.
Curtiss still holds the official rec
ord for speed, but Hamilton today
took all American records for cross
country distance and duration, and.
using his own figures for the return,
his average speed is a new figure. The
broken propeller was the second mis-
hap Of the kind during the day, but
he secured new propeller and with
new set OF spark plugs the aviator
was able to finish within 12 hours,
although "a hours were allowed in the
terms of his contract
During the whole Of the first lap
Hamilton never varied more than two
minutes from his time card and came
down on the handkerchief laid to
marx his landing spot with the pre-
cision OF homlng pigeon settling on
It's perch :.
IL Is an interesting coincidence that
Hamilton won his honors today with
the same biplane that won the inter-
national speed trophy for Glenn r.
Curtiss at Rheims last year and that
he was driven by the same propeller
with which Curtiss recently made his
historic flight from Albany to New
York.
Hamilton overcame today obstacles
Of geography and setback of luck
that no other aviator has ever con-
auered. He flew 32 miles over the
water with no protection but three |
inner tubes OF bicycle tires wrapped
around his waist. He took chances
on roof tops. bridges and moving
trains that have never been attempt
ed before. With a missing engine and
twice compelled to substitute pro-
pellers. he still kept going and to-
night his resolution brought its own
reward.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-06-18

Lame shoulder Is almost invariably
caused by rheumatism Of the muscles
ana yields quickly to the free appli-
cation OF Chamberlain's Liniment.
Inls liniment Is not only prompt and
erectual, but in no way disagreeable
TO use. Sold by w. w. Sibert.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-06-18

1t costs our railroads about a mil
non dollars a day for the single item
of fuel, and quarter of that is said
I" hc wasted. Increased economy in
this respect might be made to bear
Il good part of the burden which is
to be shifted to Increased rates.
Wall Street Journal.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-06-18

III you are not satisfied after using
according to directions two-thirds of
bottle of Chamberlains Stomach
and Liver Tablets, you can have your
money back. The tablets cleanse and
inVigorate the stomach. improve the
digestion, regulate the bowels. Give
them trial and get well. Sold by w.
w. Sibert
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-06-18

FChamberlan's Cough Remedy is
sold on guarantee that if you are
not satisfied after using two-thirds
OF bottle according to directions.
your money will be refunded. II is
mp TO you TO try. Sold by w. w. ST.
bert.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-06-18

FChamherlain's Stomach and Liver
IabIets VIII brace up the nerves, ban
ISM SICK headache, prevent dcspond-
ency and invigorate the whole sys-
tenn. Sold by w. w. Sibert.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-06-18

In reverence is the chief JOY and
power of life.-Ruskin.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-02-10
OKLAHOMA MASONS
REFUSE NEGROES
Principal Feature of Wednesdays
Session Of Grand Lodge Was
Grand Faster's Address.

MlAlester Okla, Feb. 1O.-The fea-
ture of the Masonic Grand Lodge yes
terday was the address of Grand Mas
ter H. L. Muldrow of Tishomingo and
drill before the grand lodge of fifty
six children from the Masonic home
at Atoka Grand Master Muldrow
made many recommendations includ-
ing the election of one of the grand
secretaries, Rev ]. S. Morrow, as
grand secretary honorary for the re-
mainder of his lifetime at salary of
$500 year Rev Morrow is Baptist
missionary among the Indians and is
called the father of Oklahoma Mas
onry, having served as, grand master
in the early 7o's.
The grand master also recommends
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-02-10

again national supervision has been
received by the Western Conservl-
tion league in letter from Senator
Wesley L. Jones of Washington, in
the course of which he says: Il note
your suggestion that the sentiment
for state conservation is growing. 1t
seems to me that more can really be
gained and done by the state toward
the conservation of natural resources
than by the federal government While
the latter can do its part the state
can do much more and ought to 10
it much more wisely" The league
is advocating a state conservation
commission with powers similar to
the railroad commission. and resolu-
tions setting forth the position of the
leagues along this line will be drawn
up and forwarded to congress. Pro-
fessor George Chandler, formerly of
Des Monies. Ia, but now of Spokane.
who is preparing to publish text
book on civics to be used in the
state schools. will address
the league on the legal aspects of
the conservation movement He has
made a wide study of the conserva-
tion movement and is prepared to
give an exposition of the working out
Of state conservation as practiced in
many of the eastern cities.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-02-10

tion 50 long as it warrants the negro
lodge.
The annual report shows that there
are S94 subordinate lodges and S
teen more working under dispensati
The charters of three lodges
been ARRESTED during the year.
are but two clandestine bodies II
state, one at Coalgate and the other at
Herbs, and the grand master reco !.
ments their prosecution under the
lahoma state laws.
T Two Masonic halls were dedic
during the year, at Blackwell
Clearmont- Much of the report
taken up with discussion of the
sonic home, congress having pas
an act approved by President TAFT Q
January 81 allowing the grand loo g
to buy the Darlington reservation b
$40 acres with buildings and improve.
ments, northwest of El Reno. This
is worth four times the price
set by the government and the grand
master declared that it would in time
become the finest Masonic home in
the United States. The grand lodge
today will take action on the grand
masters recommendation, his address
having been distributed to the various
standing committees for report.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-02-10
Borah Attacks Opponents
of Income Tax Amendment

I strong among US It viii be much to
foster disrespect for and breed dis
loyalty TO the government When
those who are III able to meet the
burdens Of government see its enoT-
nous expenditures continue to in
crease, larger armies and larger nayies
Increased burdens everywhere. and
learn furthermore that all this must
be met By tax on consumption while
incomes which sustain luxury and
breed fdleness and idoey go untaxed
they will have little mercy with you in
the hour in which you must plead with
them against radical changes in the
government. It do not knox how long
we can deal with the patient people in
this way. But l venture to prophecy
not much longer.
4 hope therefore the governors and
legislatures Of this country viii be
brave enough 10 do their duty in this
matter. It is time the people in this
broad land bestir themselves upon this
vital question before It is too late TO
do so. It would be nothing less than
a catastrophe II this amendment
should be defeated. II We are going
also TO be cut of from an appeal TO
the court. This is in every sense the
peoples fight"
Senator Borah outlined his concIu-
sions as follows:
I. That the proposed amendment
adds nothing to the taxing power Of
the national government. This power
was complete, unfettered, plenary. be-
fore. 1t can be no more than that
should the proposed amendment be
2. The proposed amendment does
not deal or propose to deal with the
question Of power which is already
complete but simply with the manner
and methods Of it's exercise and use
1f that power
3. No one has ever questioned the
power Of the national government to
ay an income tax for as was said by |
Justice White, the question has al
ways been whether an admittedly un-
limited power to tax has been used |
according to the instruction as to
and it was to remedy the |
method alone that the amendment was
submitted.
4. The words from whatever
add nothing to the force Of |
the amendment It would, in eonstitu- |
tional parlance, be just the same if
Il said TO lay and collect taxes on
without apportionment" for
who could then say that you would |
not have the right TO lay taxes upon
all incomes The present taxing
power would not be particle stronger
Il it said to lay and collect taxes upon
al property from whatever source.
5. To construe the proposed amend |
nent SO as to enable us to tax the
nstrumentalities of the state would |
10 violence to the rules laid down by
he supreme court for a hundred |
years, wrench the whole institution
rom It's harmonious proportions and
destroy the object and purpose for
which the whole instrument was
framed
6. To construe 1t to cover those in
comes from sources within the juris-
fiction and control of the sovereignty
aging the tax is to construe it in har-
nony with the principles given us by
Marshall and followed from that hour
% this.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-02-10

salary of $2,500 year and actual
necessary expenses for the grand mas
ter and the grand secretary and a
salary of $500 and expenses for the
grand lecturer. He advocates the fu-
ture election of grand master for two
years. He favors reducing the size of
the board of control of the Masonic
home from nine to three members, all
men, asking the Eastern Star to select
two advisory members. He eriticises
anybody being ex officio members of
the grand lodge unless they are Ma
sons, as would be the case with wo-
men of the board
The grand master commented on
the making of Taft a Mason at sight.
The constitution of the Oklahoma
grand lodge forbids the grand master
exercising such power The grand
reproduced the correspondence
between the grand masters of Missis-
sippi and New Jersey relative to a
lodge of negro Masons in New Jersey,
affiliated with the grand jurisdiction.
He agreed with the Mississippi grand
master and recommended that the
grand lodge of Oklahoma decline to
form a fraternal union with the grand
master of New Jersey that no member
Of New Jersey lodge will be accorded
Masonic recognition in this iurisdic-
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-02-10
SEETIMENT FOR STATE
PROTECTION GROWING

Spokane. Wash. Feb. 10.--Encour-
agement in its propaganda for state
protection of natural resources as
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-02-10

Tailored Suits of blue. green amethyst. tan,
gray, ashes of roses, others of new fashionable
COlors, new length coats. lined with serge silk
skirts cluster pIeated, all very cor 90
nobby suits. Price from SIS to pAO'UU
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-02-10

Suits of gray striped mlannish Worsted coats,
34-in.; model trimmed with tailor stitched
straps, inldid Persian collar and mannish cuffs
Dleated skirts. $3.50 UP to-. pOA.OU
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-02-10

Tailored Suits of fine pin checks, black and
white and blue and white, Worsted, deep roll,
value for " pAOeOO