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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-01-19
IMPORTANT TO SHIPPERS.
Interstate Commerce Commission
Lays Down Rules in Respect to
Marking Packages for Shipment.

THE Interstate Commerce Com
mission in a recent decision says the
rule of transportation companies that
unless each package in shipment
be plainly and indellibly marked so
as to show the name of the consignee
and the details OF their destination,
they Will not be received for trans
portation." The Commission further
says 1T is the undoubted right of a
carrier to decline to receive for
transportation any merchandise not
so marked. AS a practical matter
shippers in their own interest ought
to mark their packages plainly, and
carriers ought not to be compelled to
accept shipments not SO marked"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-01-19
CHANDELIERS SLAYER FREE.
Trial at Panama of Man Who KiIled
Editor, Formerly of Winnsboro.
Results i'm Acquittal.

Panama, Jan. 14.-Gen. Herbert
Jeffries, who last August struck Will
liam Nichols Chandler. editor of the
Panama Press, on the head with q
large revolver, from the effects of
which Chandler died, was tried todav
and acquitted Of the charge of muir
der. The killing was the result Of
an article printed in the newspaper
rejecting upon one of Gen. Jeffries'
women relatives.
Gen. Jeffries is a graduate of West
Point and has been prominent i'm
'ie"iiS every revolution for many
years past in Central America.
chandler hailed from winnsboro,
S. c.
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OUR sUMMERTON LETTER.
New Year Changes-New Church to
Be Bufls---Desth Of Mrs. III. IL
Richardson, Jr-Society Items.

Summerton. JAM 1.-THE New
Year has now progressed far enough
to permit OF some definite announce
ments as to business changes and
real estate transfers. Mr.. 7. d. Rut-
ledge who will farm on the place just
vacated by Mr.. A. Plumer Burgess
another year. has sold his own farm
60 Mr.. J. NJ. woodley now of DalzeIl,
q. c. Mr.. woodley has made several
visits TO the community looking to-
ward his immediate move here. 1t
n his intention IL possible to procure
q residence In town, and we hope
that We will soon have him on our
list OF citizens.
Mr.. Murray Fischer, a son of Mr..
I. T. Fischer Of this place. has ac-
cepted a position with the Capers &
Co.'S drug store as prescription clerk.
Mr.. Fischer took cousye in f'har-
macy at the South Cared ina Medical
College some years ago.
IL Is the intention and hope OF the
Methodist congregation of this place
20 begin the erection OF a new church
early In this year. They have been
working toward this for some time
and we would be glad to see their
efforts so soon crowned.
The four Protestant churches rep
resented here. have all taken steps to-
ward sending delegates to the Lay
mems Missionary meeting In Colum-
bia this week. and II Is expected that
each will have at least one represen-
fative from the laity besides those of
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Cause of the Break,


New York, Jan. 14-The bull cot
ton speculation during the past week
has met with a sort of Sedan. The
debacle was brought about by over
speculation. An advance of about Z
cents in a year with little reaction
evidently called for a setback. Hav-
ing reached the neighborhood of 16
1-2 cents, the price has swung back
nearly cents, which is less than one
third Of the rise within IL months.
However this may be, the market had
got to point where prices required
constant support from big men. When
they withdrew the market prices
Games down with a crash. The de-
cline was brought about, too, not
only by selling of small traders all
over the country, but also by the III
uidation of men who have been prom
inent on the bull side for a year past.
The policy of passive resistance TO
the rise of prices on the part of SPIN
ners produced an undeniable effect,
Curtailment Of production has been
widespread. Finally the outside
public became nervous over the in
ability Of bull leaders to force prices
higher and it was this outside selling
which precipitated the decline. The
bull leaders maintain that the pendu-
lum is now swinging to the other ex-
treme and that a sharp upward turn
is liable to occur at any time.
The ginners' figures published dur
ing the week were generally regarded
as bullish and the advocates OF niger
prices still contend that there is a
great gulf between the size Of the ac-
tual crop this year and the probable
consumption.
The disparity between the two is
estimated at 100000 bales. Latterly
spot cotton markets have shown
greater strength than had been ex-
pected. Reports would seem to indi-
cate that the cotton goods business
is gradually improving. The outlook
for general trade in this country in
1910 is considered favorable. On the
other hand speculation has received
So severe a blow that it is not ex-
pected Immediately to recover. The
talk is growing louder and louder
OF an impending big acreage with a
record-breaking crop during the COM
ing season. Today there was an
other sensational break on weakness
in the stock market, bear hammering
and heavy liquidation.
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the ministers who are able to at
tend.
The news Of the death of Mrs.
Henry b. Richardson, Jr., Of this
community was received here yester-
day morning. Mrs. Richardson had
been i'll for about four weeks, having
lately developed typhoid fever; her
condition on Saturday night was con-
sidered favorable and her death re-
suited from sudden complications
The funeral services will be held at
the Richardson family burying
ground at the "Sand Hills" this after
noon at 2 o'clock. Mrs. Richardson
was Lou Dingle Of Charleston, s. c.,
a sis:er of Mrs. Jno. r. Dingle Of this
place. Mrs. Richardson is survived
by her husband and three boys.
Mrs. Tradewell Dingle, who since
her recent illness has been with her
sister, Mrs. Ellison Capers in town.
returned today to her home a few
miles from town. We are glad to
hear Of her recovery.
On Friday evening at the home OF
Mrs. j. A. James, the ladies of the
Matron's Book Club gave an enter.
tainnlent complimentary to their hus-
bands. The club is to be congratu-
lated upon the selection Of the fca-
lures of entertainment for the even
Ing. First spelling class composed
OF tile gentlemen only was conducted
by Mrs. o. c. Scarborough which af-
forded considerable embarrassment
to them and untold enjoyment to
their more fortunate wives. Next,
they were given Cocoa-Co bottles.
crepe paper. and needle and thread
and requested to dress "a doll"; the
honcrs In these two contests were
taken as follows: For spelling best,
Mr. j. M. Plowden. for making the
most artistic dresses Messrs. j. Fred
Lanham, H. Augustus Richbourg, w.
II. Anderson and Capt. j. A. James.
Thereafter, the guests were invited
into the dining room where Misses
Mildred James and Lucy Mood serv-
cd salad course with coffee and
then ambrosia with cake. The pleas
ures of the evening were all to be de-
sired. and 1t is unanimously conceded
tina. the Matron's Book Club deserve
place among the first in social rank.
Mr.. w. d. Frierson is spending the
day in town.
Mr.. H. j. White, former postraas-
ter at this place. and now travelling
for some Northern stationers, spent
a day or two in town last week.
Mr.. j. M. Woodley and son of Sum-
ter spent few days in town last
week.
Mr.. r. B. Belser of Sumter, made
business trip here last week.
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Columbia, Jan. 1.-THE house got
through four pages of the calandar
and then got into a tangle over
whether to meet tonight or to go to
the laymen's meeting. Finally the
latter won.
The following bills were given a
second reading:
Mr.. Dixon's bill reducing the maxi
mum passenger fare to two and a
half cents; Mr.. Ashley's bill requiring
that fertilizers be labeled with brand
showing what kind Of ammonia is
used, bill requiring insurance COM
panies to pay 10 per cent. attorneys
fees in case of suit; Mr.. Dixon's re-
quiring railroad commission to look
after interstate freight rates; Mr..
Coker's bill requiring electric head
lights on locomotive engines; Mr..
Halls bill requiring mortgages given
In other States to be recorded in this
State; Mr.. Sawyer's bill giving solicit
tors four dollars per diem while
working for the legislature.
The house adopted the resolution
introduced by Mr.. NJ. L. Smith to
visit Citadel on Jan. 26th.
The most important bill passed at
this session was Mr.. Bowman's today
making the violation Of a farm lease
by either tenant or landlord a mis-
demeanor. The Federal court knock
ed out the former law on the ground
OF peonage.
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COUNTY Correspondence.
WWSY LETTERS FROM OUR sPE.
CIAL CORRESPONDENCE.
eDuns of Intercst From al Parts ol
ounees and Adjoining Counties.
NOTICE TO CORRESPONDENTS

NOTICE TO CORRESPONDENTS.
Mall your letters 20 that they will
eoaoh this once not later than Mon
~ when intended for Wednesdays
Dapsr and not later than Thursday
~ Saturdays issue. This. OF course.
applies only to regular correspond
sne& In cass Of items Of unusual
osws value. send IN Immediately BY
aa1l. telephone Or telegraph. Such
oews stories are acceptable up to the
Aeor of going to prsss wednesday,
oooer y printed Tuesday afternoon
An1 saturdays paper Friday after
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-01-19

Columbia, Jan. 15.-John Y. Gar
iington and Jas. Stobo Young were
last night adjudged guilty on a
charge of breach of trust with fraud
ulent intention
This was the fourth count of an
Indictment that charged Conspiracy.
preach of trust with fraudulent in
tention Of stock. larceny of stock,
preach of trust with fraudulent inten-
tion or money and larceny of money"
The fourth count on which the
jury returned a verdict of guilty al
leges breach Of trust of money of the
Seminole Securities Company amount
ing to $55,596.77.
The jury agreed upon a verdict
about 10 o'clock, after spending eight
hours in the jury room The Judge.
| court officials and defendants were
summoned and the verdict was read
about IL o'clock. The two defend
ants received the verdict without
show of surprise, and a motion for a
new trial was at once entered by
| counsel for the defense.
The judge asked when this motion
could be argued and attorneys for the
defense said they would like tc con-
Ter with their senior counsel before
arguing the motion. Judge Prince
then announced that the motion
would be argued today, and refused
the request of the defense that the
bond given for the defendants anpear-
ance during the trial be held good
| pending sentence, and the two defen-
dants were remanded to Jail shortly
after the verdict was read.
In the words of the Indictment
the fourth count says: .
That John Y. Darlington and Jas.
| Stobo Young, late Of the county and
state aforesaid, on the 18th day OF
January, in the year Of our Lord one
thousand nine hundred and eight
with force and arms at Columbia
court house, in the county of Rich
| land and in the State of South Car
olina, s55,596 in money lawful cur
rency of the United States of Ameri-
ca, OF the value of $55,596, and of
denomination and issue to the Jurors
aforesaid unknown. of the property
| OF Seminole Securities company,
| corporation duly incorporated under
the laws of the State of South Car
olina, then and there being found fe-
ioniously did steal. take and carry
away against the form of the statute.
In such case made and provided and
against the peace and dignity of the
| State"
| The allegation in the count is that
John Y. Darlington, as president of
the Seminole Securities company US
ed various amounts from the funds
aggregating s55,5s6.77. The checks
signed for the various sums were
signed by j. S. Young. When Chas.
II. Hiely, an expert accountant.
made an auditing of the books of the
Seminole Securities company he
found the various sums charged to
1 Darlington and called his attention
to it. Darlington then showed him
that he held $1,000 shares of the
Seminole Security company stock
and Heily charged the $4,000 drawn
against this stock, leaving some
$4,000, that the Seminole campany,
according to audit, are still indebted
to Darlington, provided Darlington
really owned the stock.
The members of the jury who
rendered the verdict are: A. c. KIN
ard, forman; Geo. B. Reaves, G. M.
Dickart, T. E. Shealey, j. S Bowers,
j. H. Haitchcock, E. ]. Vincent. HI.
| Z. Brims. Wade A. LeGrande, Chas.
| Grimsley, d. T. Ready, w. d. Jor-
| dan.
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COTTON CORNER FAILS,
BOTTOM DROPPED OUT OF THE
MARKET.
Over Speculation Proved the Ruin of
Promising Bull Campaign-Scales
or Texas Crowded Out by Decline
In Prices.

Ne" YORK, Jan. 14.-The big bull
campaign in c. IN definitely collap-
sed today, with lie most spectacu-
lar perpendicular decline seen in a
week Of erratic recessions. Reports
had it that the position of the lead
ing Southern bull has been complete
ly undermined by the continued
liquidation which has been in prog
ress since early in the year. At the
low point today New York contracts
showed a decline Of from $500 to
$3.50 a bale from the closing prices
or the night previous, which was q
break Of from $6.10 to $3.50 a bale
from the high figures of the day, and
OF $13.35 to $14.25 a bale from the
high point Of the season. May con-
tracts touched 1870 late in the after
noon. At the height of the bull cam
paign it was estimated that E. G.
Scales of Texas, the leader, has accu-
mulated paper profits of $4,000. 900
for the season.
His heaviest holdings were in Nav
cotton and he and his friends were
generally believed at one time to con-
troll contracts calling for the delivery
Of fully 100000 bales during tina,
month.
The situation had developed before
the beginning of the decline into q
threat of the greatest squeeze OF
shorts recorded in the history of the
exchange, but the bulls who follow.
ed Mr.. Scales lead without enlistine
in his party, decided the time was
ripe for a bear raid. One after an.
other the big accounts began to come
into the market. The Scales party
was said to have it's cotton margined
down to 10 cents a pound and it was
confidently asserted that it's member.
would never abandon their position.
The fact, however. proved that the
continued pressure was too heavy
To-Day it was announced that Mr.
Scales had transferred his holding tc
the large bear interests. Smaller ope.
rators were hard nipped but it is be-
lieved the larger bulls liquidatet
above their average buying price fol
the season.
AS soon as the news spread that an
agreement had been reached between
the conflicting interests, the marke'
received aggressive support, closing
at from 20 to 80 points from the low
marks today.
A much better feeling prevails ir
the trade tonight and it is thought 6
quieter market may be expected fol
the coming week
After the official close May con
tracts changed hands at 14.1O com
pared with 1870, the low point o.
the day.
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Wisacky. Jan. 13.-we have begun
ths new year with very few changes.
- most Of our citizens white and col
orsd. appear to be content with their
surroundings. and everything II mov-
ing on smoothly as usual. The farm
ssS ssem very hopeful and have gone
% work making preparation, for an
ether crop. Cotton stalk choppers
and two horse plows are In evidence
on every side.
Our oldest citizens have never ex-
psrisnced such, remarkable seasons.
~ We have had. Wells aLd bitches
dry at this time of year. Mill pords
30 low that 1t II difIicult to get corn
ground. Excellent weather for cur
ing meat. and lots Of 1t has been
stored away for future use. Those
who have been able to do so are for
tunate. when we consider the prices
Of hos products. And I trust that
those farmers who have failed to
provide these necessaries of life and
are deprived of these luxul.ies. win
profit by this experience In the flu
ture. Potatoes have kept well and 1t
Was hardly necessary to cover with
earth where plenty of straw was
nsed. This 10 cheap and easy crop
TO make. as well az profitable. being
IN excellent feed for stock and al
ways nnds q ready market.
Mr.. r.. NJ. Cooper has added large
hall to his temporary residence where
he entertained quite "hou,,e party"
during the Christmas holidays. con-
ts1buting greatly to the pleasure of
the young folks.
There has been quite q, number
sick with lagrippe and sore eyes. but
am glad to report most of them are
better.
Mr.. While Mcleod. who has had a
hing spell Of fever 10 convaiesing and
with no relapse will soon be up agaic.
Mr.. A. +. Cooper has been sick for
some time but IL improving.
Mr.. Willie McCutchen will soon
put up new saw mill In easy reac h
Of ne and will add ginnery rext
FALL which will tend to add nsw life
20 our little town.
Our farmers have awakened to the
importance OF better drainage for
their lands. and numbers are having
their old bitches cleaned out, and
deepened and new bitches dug. which
consider fine investment.
I have been informed that our
banks are flushed with money and
there IL very little demand for 1t.
That the depositors exceed the num-
Der OF borrowers. and the bankers
are concerned TO know what to do
with the money. hope these things
are 90, II true. II Is good indica-
ton OF prosperity. congratulate
you on the excellent paper you send
us and hope this may be your most
successful year In journalism.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-01-19
EVERYBODY CAN HELP SAVE A
+ CHILD.
The Child-Rescue Plans Now so Per.
feet That All Can Help.

feet That All Can Help.
Home-fnding is kind of philan-
thropy that Is doubly blessed. Child
rem are provided for and homes are
made happy by their presence. says a
writer In The Delineator for January.
And remember that the lives Of men
and women are purified and incited
to nobler living from a sense of obli-
cation to exemplify the virtues they
seek for or desire in the children
placed in their charge.
To the wealthy 1t offers the noblest
OF all schemes of practical benen-
cence--a means whereby they may dry
the tears of the children, secure pro-
tection for the oppressed. home life
and sympathy for the homeless, and
a full opportunity for every child to
enter upon a happy and successful
career. To municipal councils it pre-
sents strong plea for aid in the real
and permanent economy Of the work
Erescuing. as 1t does, the young
from the possibility Of wasted, VIC
ious and criminal career, and making
honest. intelligent and industric US
citizens.
But there Is no individual so hum
BILE that he can not help along the
Child-Rescue cause as 1t Is being
furthered by The Delineator Of New
York. Here are suggestions for all.
I. The beautiful certificate of
membership (sent free on applica-
tion) should be found hanging on
the walls of members homes or Of
fees. giving many an opportunity to
explain to others how The Delineator
seeks to find a mother for every
motherless child.
&. The booklet where 100000
Children Wait" with its beautiful H.
lustrations. tells the story of the
Child without Mothers Love and
Care" and can be obtained from The
Delineator office upon request.
3. Members should copy into q
scrap-boek some of the following
sentence thoughts from the pen OF
Mabel Potter Daggett, the author OF
the article "Where 100000 Children
Watt:
I'm 1,241 orphan institution.
IN rOuphOut the IYpitad c&o.o .,-
ara 100000 motherless children"
There are over 10000 motherless
children In the States Of New York
and Pennsylvania alone"
I Appropriate opportunities would
be afforded for reading brief extracts
from your scrap-book to personal
friends, and at small gatherings con-
nected with churches and lodges.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-01-19
DARLINGTON SENTENCED.

Columbia, Jan. 15.--The motion for
new trial for Darlington and Young
In the Seminole case was refused by
Judge Prince, and Darlington was
sentenced to three years and Young
to one year in the penitentiary. They
were sent back to. Jail pending an
application for bail.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-01-19

Again. Senator Aldrich's decision
to seek reelection I'm Rhode Island
may be due to the fact that the Ad-
mlnistration Is relying so heavily upon
him.--Kansas City Times.
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a general in the revolutionary
army of Nicaragua is paid 20 cents a
day, and is considered we'll worth the
money.-New York Mail
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-01-19

IT is rumored that Secretary Knox
Is thinking seriously Of recognizing
Congressional nsurgents.-Nevy York
Evening Post.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-01-19

A bushel Of grain will make four
and one-half gallons Of spirits or 81
gallons Of beer.
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Columbia, Jan. 15.-The Senate
had a busy session this morning dur.
ing which it passed the Carlisle bill
forbidding children under sixteen
years old working in cotton mills al
night. The bill was amended so as
to allow women to work at night
The Senate also passed the Carlisle
bill requiring hotels to provide fire
escapes.
1t refused to kill Mr.. Harmon's
bill forbidding the sale of any but
safety matches and debate was ad-
journed.
Mr.. Carlisle introduced a bill OF
great Importance to renters Of chear
property to negroes, particularly, as
1t abolishes distressing for rents.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-01-19

with man, most of his misfortnnes
are occasioned by man.-Pliny.
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LEGISLATURE At WORK.
MOVE TO HAVE CLEMSON COL.
LEGE INVESTIGATED.
Bill introduced to Appoint Investiga.
uhg committee With Extraordi
nary Powers and Clemson Will Paw
The Bill-Other Matters of Inter.
est.

Columbia, Jan. 14.-Representat;
Browning introduced a bill today
providing for a joint committee of
seven to investigate the affairs of
Clemson College. The bill is pattern
ed after the dispensary investigation
act giving the committee the powers
OF court. The members are to be
paid a per diem of IS and mileage
and are allowed marshall and stem.
ographers. The expense Of the in
vestigation will be met by the COL
lege.
In the house today Mr.. Cothran's
bill providing for kindergartens in
the mill districts was killed by the
friends of the country schools on the
third reading. All other third read
ing bills were PASSED.
Mr.. Dicks bill preventing public
school trustees from employing rela-
tives as teachers was passed to a
third reading.
Mr.. K. P. Smiths bill recurring
transfers of mortgages to be record
ed was killed.
Mr.. Ashley's bill to pension certain
women was ruled not to be properly
on the calendar.
The house killed the bill raising
the judges salaries.
The house adjourned over till Mon
day.
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DARLINGTON THE GOAT.
SEMINOLE PROMOTER EOJ1ND
GUILTY BY RICHLAND JURY.

The Jury Was Out Eight Hours and
Both Darlington and Young Spent
Last Night I'm Jail-The Trustees
Whose Names and Influence Imred
Hundreds Into the Trap Not Even
Indicted.
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Senator'S Graydon and Sullivan
seem determined to take care c. the
children. The former has in a DILL
making it misdemeanor for a
school teacher to whip a child, and
Senator Sullivan had one on kidnap-
ping.