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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-09-17
ARMY UNFIT FOR WAR.
INSPECTOR GENERALS REPORT
CRITICISES SERVICE.
Too Many Officers on DetaiI-Inrantrv
Unable to March Well-Transpor.
tations Obsolete.

washington, Sept. 12.-If fearless
criticism is calculated to benefit the
army then Uncle Sans soldiers
should profit much from the com.
ments upon their condition and ab,l.
ity contained in the annual report
or Inspector General Darlington inst
made public. One inspector points
out a whole battalion of artillery
starting for the Philippine service
without single field officer and one
OF the batteries commanded by a sec.
ond lieutenant Of less than two wear.
service. An inspector general de-
ciares that this absence of captains
from their commands is 'the most
fruitful source Of professional disease
In the line Of the army today"
In one department nearly a third
or the line officers were absent from
duty with their commands under de-
tall and altogether the situation ac-
cording to the inspector general. war
rants the prediction that results OF
a disastrous nature must sooner or
later be realized. The obvious rem
edy, he says, is the provision of a
suficient number Of superior officers
TO replace those on detail.
The time for specialization in the
army has arrived in the opinion of
another Inspector general. He saws.
I'VE try to crowd too much upon
the officer and enlisted men of the
line. That is, we try to teach all of
them everything instead of specia,;z-
ing and only teaching each as much
as ne can learn we'll with ordinary
application, which, however much we
may expect is all we can ever hope
to obtain"
Ihose who stand at the top WOULD
be too surprised to learn from In.
spector Bell, that the army is wholly
unit for field service. He saws the,
new regulations are almost entire,v
fhenratical .. Tia--.-~-.-r : .sstfsss Ss2s<4sA
tenn is the same as the beginning az
the War of Secession, the army has
so far failed to make use Of automo-
biles, traction engines and other mod
ern appliances in the field.
Maj. Bell says, while our infantry
Is composed of the best men in the
world and is probably as well. if not
better trained in the nCa of H. la
thanf that of any other army. ,ts
marching capacity is below medioc..
rlty and yet it is admitted todav
that the fate of the bales of the
future depends upon the marching
capacity of the infantry"
To remedy these conditions Mat
General Wood, chief of staff. todav
issued orders which will change ma
terially the training OF the army. All
inspector general will be required To
sumbit the troops to an annual in
spection in the field, in addition to
the present inspector which is de-
scrloed in some quarters as being
little less than an inquiry into the
accounts and garrison work Of the
troops. The new inspection will be
designed to show the efficiency of the
troops and the theoretic work taught
army officers at the various schools
provided for in the various drill reg
ulations.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-09-17

rennc~ert4 4rre rtessrscrIe TUT war on 9,ssfTr1.
He. added:
"The attempt to turn the Demo-
cratic party over to the Republicans
seems to be without excuse"
The Republican State Committee
meets here tomorrow to make cam
paign plans.
The Platform.
The platform says in part:
I'VE denounce the usurpation Of
party authority in the name Of De-
mocracy by the Patterson machine
and we condemn it's efforts to dis
franchise Democratic voters of this
State
"The independence and the integrity
Of the three coordinate departments
Of our State government should be
preserved in all their constitutional
limitations and we denounce the ac-
ton of the governor in attempting by
the use Of his political machine to
control the action of the legislature
and coerce the supreme court in the
matter Of case pending before it.
1--WE indorse the four-mile law (the
prohibition law and its various
amendents, prohibiting the manu-
facture and sale of intoxicating
liquor in this State, and we condemn
Of
discredit these laws without giving
them the test of enforcement in the
larger cities Of the State. We contend
these laws have been a blessing to
our people wherever they have been
enforced and we solemnly declare no
governor should attempt to set Up
his will against the judgment of the
people as expressed in their legisla-
i've councils"
DenOunce Governor.
when the governor of the State
in violation of his oath of office re-
fused to uphold and enforce the law.
he becomes a teacher of anarchy and
an enemy of Republican institutions
and menace to the security of hu-
man life and property rights.
I'VE unqualifiedly condemn the
abuse Of the pardoning power by
Gov. Patterson and his efforts to con-
vert the penitentiary and workhouse
into political recruiting offices, and to
make the pardon and the punishment
of crime an asset i'm his political ma
chine"
Other planks aSe:
Favoring nominations by direct and
express authority Of the people.
through primary elections or delega-
ted conventions; condemnation of Sc
lection of part of the State executive
committee by the governor and rec
ommending selection by the conven-
uon; demanding law enforcement bv
executive officers; liberal policy in
dealing with pNblic schools; honest
elections; liberal appropriations for
pensions for cX-Confcdorate soldiers;
investigation of tho pcnintcntiarv sys-
tenn and its establishment on bust
ness basis; modification Of tho fell
low servant statute to fit modern
business; enforcement Of the anti
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-09-17

Where there is no hope there can
hc no endeavor-Johnson.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-09-17
BAllIMGER IAD0RSEO.
SIX REPUBLICAN MEMBERS OF
COMMITTEE CONDEMN THE
MINORITY REPORT.

Five Democratic and One Insurgent
Member OF Committee Severely At
tackled by Supporters of Cabinet
Onicers.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-09-17

lobbying law, and redistricting of the
legislative and congressional districts.
Legislation Nesting the title Of Reel
foot Lake i'm the State and making
it a public game and fish preserve is
recommended. Good roads legisla-
tion IS urged, including a State high
way from Bristol to Memphis.
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-rernc~en4rner rt.srsc1e TUT war pn 1,sStrn.
He. added:
''The attempt to turn the Demo-
cratic party over to the Republicans
seems to be without excuse"
The Republican State Committee
meets here tomorrow to make cam
paign plans.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-23
THE AUDITORIUM.

Vaudeville shows come and go, but the Auditorium is like the weather always with us. The offering for the present week stands up well as a com edy bill, every number containing a goodly portion of comedy. Mile. Anita s Monks are a well trained troupe of intelligent simians, whose mischievous antics cause much merrinent. This act should be a great treat for the lit- tie folks. One of the monks, a valuable mandri1, is at present undergoing an operation in the hands of two local doctors.
 The minute that the dinlinutive comedian of Ralston & Son strikes the stage there is @ spontaneous outburst of laughter. This act Is a laughing number, pure and simple, and while che highbrows may call it ridiculous 1t furnishes good wholesome comedy for the average person.
 Bertha & Brocl1away, a. pair of ex- trernely agile girls, go through several fast routines embracing singing. danc- ing and contortion work Sadie Cal houn has made an immediate hit with the Norwich public and her clever songs and pleasing voice proclaim her a finished artiste.
 The Auditorium Duo and the silent Cameragraph complete the bill, which is pronounced a winner. Don't fail to see B1ocksom & Burns on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Funniest act in vaudeville
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-23
AN ITCHING ERUPTION

My baby boy was about nine months old when he had a breaking out on his neck which was very annoying. It used to make him very fretful and cross because it seemed to worry him so much. I had my doctor look at the baby and he told me it was eczema and he wanted to treat 1t. But a friend of mine told me she knew it could be cured cheaper and in much less time. So I started using the Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment, which I soon found out was what ought to have had before, for the eczema seemed to itch so the baby could not keep his head still and he was rubbing and twisting all the time. used the Cuticura@ Remedies three times the first day and began to notice the good it was doing. for he began to get rest from rubbing his neck.
 "So used three cakes of Cuticura Soap and two boxes of Cuticura Oint- ment and now no one could tell that he ever had any kind of breaking out, and since then 1 have never been without Cuticura Soap nor Cuticura Ointment. Mrs. Lula Dorsey, 12 Browns Ct, s. w., Washington. D. C.. Oct. 2. 19O9."
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-23
Notice to Taxpayers

All persons liable to pay taxes in the Town of Norwich are hereby notified that have a warrant to levy and col lect a tax of ten (10) mills on the dol lar on the Town list of 1909, payable April Il, 1910. And for the purpose of collecting the same I will be at the Collectors Office in the Court House from to 5 p. m., from April Il to May Il inclusive. except the following days:
 On Monday, April Is, I will be at the store of H. s. Young, Norwich Town, from II a. m. to 1 D. m. On Tuesday, April 19, from 10 to 11.30 a. m., at the Yantic Store On the same day at the store of Pat rick T. Cornell, Bean Hill, from 12 m. to 1.30 p. m.
 On Wednesday, April 20, at w. S. D. m.
 On Thursday, April 21, at the drug store of John A. Morgan, Greeneville, from Il a. m. to 2 D. m.
 On, Friday, April 22 at the drug store of George NJ Rathbone, West Side, from II a. m. to D. m. {, On Saturday, April 23. at The Peoples Store, Taftville, from 12 m. to 2.3O p. m.
 On Monday, April 25, at the store of Sherwood B. Potter, East Side, from Il a.. m. to p. m.
 All persons neglecting this notice will be charged legal fees and ad- ditionS.
 THos. A. ROBINSON, Dated at Norwich, Conn. March Is. 1910.
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Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-23
BREED THEATER.
The Final Settlement, Thrilling Bio.
 graph Story.

Tn the great story of the Cana dian oackwoods as portrayed by the Bio graph cast and entitled The Final Set tlement there is abundant spirit and dash that make the picture an ex- tremely novel one. The strongly char scteristic picture tells of the love of two woodchoppers for a pretty Cana dian girl, who in making her choice first selects the one who later shows traces of drinking and is dismissed, and, then, realizing the many sterling qualities of the other, turns her affec- ton over to him. Later she Is seen in her happy home, but the rejected suit or, up to his customary pastiTne, makes an effort to loot isolated cabin and when he attacks the woman of the house finds 1t is his old time sweet heart. He demands the truth and is told it, and hastens to wreak his re- venge upon the innocent husband, and with this vfIlafnous plot in his mind he Wanders back through the woods His better self asserts itself and he meets the husband, who insists upon settling the matter at nightfaH. Both parties agree, but the villain, with his love for the girl still true, extracts the bullet from his pistol and in the battle he is killed instead of the father and husband This is a powerfully dra- matic- story and one of the finest fin some time. N
 The Girls of the Ranch still contin- ues to attract large houses and pleases them while the whole bill is one of unusual excellence.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-23
Rebecca of sunnvbrook Earn


 Rebecca of SunnybrOok Farm is one of the few genuine dramatic successes Of the year. Itapomes to the Broadway theater this afternoon and evening from a run of nine weeks at the Ire mont theater, Boston, where it has broken all records for receipts and at- tendance. The play has attracted thousands of people who seldom if ever enter theater; 1t is equally interest ing to young and old, rich and poor Catholic, Protestant or Jew. Rebecca appeals equally to all: she breaches no sermon, but she takes you back to your childhood days.
 The play has been described as a rural play, but this is erroneous; that is in the ordinary acceptance of the term as applied to the drama. The scene of Rebecca, while laid in a small coun- try town in Maine, might just as well be laid anywhere else; the scene sim ply acts as a background in which is rnirrored the life of young girl. Edith Talaiferro makes an ideal Re- beoce; she was selected by Mrs. Kate Douglas Wiggin especially for the role and 1t Is doubtful if there is another actress on the stage today who could SO faithfully show the transitions from the gir1 Of twelve to the young lady of seventeen and play both parts equally we'll Archie Boyd, one of the best character actors on the stage today makes a genuine down east stage driv- CT. Other members Of the company worthy of more than passing notice Truex, Marie L. Day, Eliza Glassford, Viola Fortescue, Violet Mersereau Edith Story and Kathryn and Etta Bryan
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-23
Logical inference.

Lord Lucas, who is so ably SUD- porting Mir. Haldane in the territorial scheme, tells a good story of teacher in a Midland town noted for his pa- triotic fervor. One day he was explain ing to his class what he thought was 8 sad lack of proper spirit in the aver age English boy. Now, Tommy" he said, tell us what you would think if you saw . Union Jack waving proud ly over the Held of battle." 'I should think" was the logical reply of Thomas, that the wind was blowing" !" From M. A. F.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-23
FULL ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCHES
POETRY.
BEAUTIFUL HANDS.

Those beautiful. beautiful hands Which are neither white nor smalis And you l know would scarcely think. That they were white at all. I've looked on hands of form and hue A sculptor's dream might be-; Yet are these aged and wrinkled hands Most beautiful, to me. Such beautiful. beautiful hands, When her heart was weary and sad; Those patient hands kept toilfng on That the children might be glad: often weep when looking back To childhood's stRnt day, And think how these hands rested nos When mine were at their play Such beautiful. beautiful hands, They are growing feeble now, And time and toiI have left their mark On hand and heart and brow Alasi alasi the nearing time, The sad, sad day to me; When meath the daisies, out or sight Those hands must folded be. But O, beyond the shadowy lands Where alI is bright and fair. know full well those dear old hands Will palms, of victory bear. Where crystal streams through endless
 years
 Flow over golden sands; And where the old grow young again, I'll clasp my Mothers hands.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-23
1RusT HIM AND WATT.

GO work today in My vineyard" The Master of Life had said; Obedient he followed the mandate In the pathway that thither led. And he 1abored in dutiful patience, Loves tenderness guiding his feet Till he came to the silent gateway. Where Time and Eternity meet The sun of Life sank slowly Through the portals of night in tho
 west, And his tired hands were folded In peace on his tired breast. And we stand in the shadow and sor-
 
 On the earthward side of the gate, And we pray our Father In heaven To teach us to trust Him and Walts To wait for the day that is dawning Ger the slope of the eastern hill, And to hear Divine Tenderness whts-
 per:
 'He is risen-Be brave and be stiIi.s
 -Adolph Roeder.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-23
NOTICE

All persons liable to taxation in the Town of Salem are hereby notified that I have warrant to levy and collect a tax of 14 mills on the dollar on the Grand List of 1909 of the aforesaid Town of Salem, and also personal said Town authorized by statute. For the purpose of collecting said taxes E. Mitchell Monday, April 4th. 1910, from 1 to 3 o'clock D. m; will also be at the Town Hall the first Saturday April to December, 191e. inclusive All taxes become due April 1St 1910, and will be computed after May ~1st, 1910. All persons failing to comply with this notice will be charged legal fees and additions provided by law.
 EUGENE H. DARLING
 Collector of Town Taxes
 Dated at Salem, Conn, March 5th, 1910. mar9W
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-23
BROADWAY THEATER.
Our New Minister.

One of the important attractions to visit this city this season is scheduled for Friday, March 25, matinee and night, when Our New Minister will be presented with the same enormous scenic equipment intact and the nota- b1e cast of dramatic celebrities that has aroused the interest Of intelligent the past seven years. That 1t will be considered a dramatic treat is a fore gone conclusion, judging from the re- ports everywhere along the line where this attraction has thus far appeared. Our New Minister is a play of the day, with characterizations of the hour, just such as are met in daily walks of life, every type being human, every episode, scene and climax truth itself. It is a carefully constructed series of life pie lures throughout possessing an absorb 1nG plot and convincing story.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-23
WHAT IS GOING ON TONIGHT

Vaudeville and Motion Pictures at Auditorium.
 Motion Pictures and Illustrated Songs at Breed TheaFer
 Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm at the Broadway Theater. meets in Ponemah Hal1 Taftvi1le-
 Norwich Grange, No. 172, P. of H. meets in Pythfan Hall
 Local No. s4s. I. B. E. w., meets in Carpenters Hall
 Thames Council. No; 1851. R. A. Norwich Lodge, No. 12. A O. U. w, meets in Germania Hall
 Painters and Decorators Union meets in c. L. U. Hall.
 Sechem Chapter, No. 57, O. E. S., meets in Buckingham M emorial.
 Union Lenten Service at Christ Episcopal Church.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-23
VIEWS AND VARIETIES
Clever Sayings

"The poor we have always with us" Well they can't afford to spend their winters south Post.
 Do the men take their coats off SO asked. ''No," said the employer they take them off to rest more com- fortably."-Boston Advertiser.
 '"This is a pretty tough town. isn't scheme s to i@ hold an 'oiG Home % Week: here. and had to give it up. No for mer resident could come back without being arrested the minute they struck the town."-Life.
 Possible Employer-But we are slack ourselves. If.I found you any thing to do it would taking work from my own men. Applicant@The little should do wouldn't arm anybody. guv- 'ner-Bystander.
 There is one thing we will have to change if these ladies who wish to vote have their way" said Senator Sorghum Whats that?" ''We will have to quit talking about the wisdom of the plain people. e."-Wasllingto Star.
 How did he manage to get upon his feet again" After his business went into the hands of A receiver he got his beautiful daughter to marry the receiver, so the money all came back into the famiIy."-ChicaBo Rec- ord Herald.
 "It must be annoying to have to asle your husband for money" said the in-' trusfve woman T wouldn't think of doing so," replied Mrs. Cumrox. We insist on family games of bridge and in that way avoid being under the slightest obligations for what he con- ributes."-Washington Star.
 q ask for leave to print Lucille as a part of my remarks" said the new congressman. What has that got to do with your speech on the hog indus try?" inquired a floor leader. Moth ing. But the young people of my dis trict want me to send 'em some good poetry to read evenings."-Pittsburg Post.
 q want a title for a book of letters I am getting out" says the publisher. Tt is the secret correspondence of members of various Scottish clans. I need a title that will be short, but will suggest immediately the nature of the contents of the book" Easy enough" answers the man who has been taken to lunch. Call it 'Ciandestina Corre- spondence.' '"-Cfncago Post.
 We just got q big dictionary" said Uncle Henry. You don't need one in your business. do your" asked rhe own CT of the general store. Yep" said uncle. It's pretty near time for sum mer boarders. and I ainit foin' to have 'em aslxin' me how to spell words when they're writin' letters."-Buffalo Ex-
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-23
Enr Sick persnns-

When beef can be served to a sick person get a small piece of good DOT terhouse steak and broil it on the range. It will be free from frying grease, and the juices will not be boiled out. Cooked until tender, sea- soned with fresh butter, salt and pep per, the dish is one of the most nutri- tious articles of food that can be given to furnish strength to a person re- gaining lost health.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-23
Stone Juq Not in Demand.

A countryman went into New York store and asked for a stone jug. He didn't get it. The merchant said he did not know when he ever had such a call The stone jug has gone out of city trade. The demijohn long since took it's place, but the average countryman sticks to the jug Accord ing to the vesey street merchant, if . city man wants jug he has to go out of town to buy it.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-23
Divided the w.sdi,o Presents,

Divided the Wedding Presents.
 The following advertisement ap- pears in g Hungarian journal: 'Ilma Rok and Franz Siton have great pleas ure in informing their friends that their engagement is broken off, and that they have amicabiy agreed to di- vide the wedding presents received in- stead of returning them to the donor."
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-23
snlsndid. but unromantie.

England is still the land of splendid homes, especially of the middle class. where ordinary, clean-living, level headed English men and women are rearing families of healthy boys and girls and instilling into their minds good, honest principles of right and wrong. The popular novelist does not find these people nteresting.-London GentieWoman
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-23
Union Lenteu Services,

At the united service of Christ church and Trinity church, to be held in Christ church this evening, the preacher will be the Rev.W. P. Downes of All Saints church, New Haven.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-23
HEAL ESTATE BARGAINs.

40-acre farm, good comfortable B. room house. l mile to village. 4 miles to city, S700.
 acres, l mile to city. handy to troll ley, fine new S-room cottage finished in cypress. hot and cold water, bath. new barn, price $3,o00.
 The best 175-acre farm in New Lon don county for $5.0o0.
 Several good investment properties in city of Willimantic.
 Three furnished cottages on Fishers Island at bargain prices.
 If you want farm, country home or city property, call at
 TRYON REAL ESTATE AGENCY. 715 Main Street. WiilImantfc, Conn.
 5y15d
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-23

The declared exports From Smyrna to the United States increased from 2413, e37 in 1908 to S3.703,S26 in 1909. Opium shipments increased from s411,6s4 to $1.O91, ,O5o and carpets from S149,27S to $349,129, and tobacco from s257,s31 to $43O,136.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-23
CASTORIA
 For Infants and Children. The Kind You Have Always Bought Signature ssasa s1s of IAzzzm
LEGAL NOTICES.
Notice to Taxpayers
ToMn of Razrah-

Town of BOzrah. All persons liable to pay taxes in the Town of BoZrah are hereby notified that have a warrant to levy and col 1ect a tax of ten (1O) mills on the dollar. also communication and poll tax on the town list of 1909 payable April 1st, 1910, and for the purpose of col lecting said tax will be at the house of the late A. W. Gray, Leffngwell, on Friday April 1st, 1910. from g to 10 from 1o.s0 a. m. to f2 m; same day at the Hammond place from 1 to 2.30 p. m.; Saturday April 2d at postoffce, Bozrahvi1le from 10 to Il a. m; same day at postoffice in Fitchvil1e from 12 m. to D. m.
 N. B.-Interest will be added after May 1st
 CHARLES A. GAGER,
 Collector. Bozrah, March Is, 1910.
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