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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-02-23

In Italy capital punishment doesn't
exist, and it has been abolished in the
States Of Maine, Michigan, Wisconsin,
Rhode Island and Kansas, Colorado
and Iowa have both restored it after
brief periods Of abolition. AS to the
methods of carrying out death sem
tences: The guillotine is employed
publicly in France, Belgium, Denmark
Hanover and two cantons of Switzer-
land. The gallows is used publicly in
Austria, Portugal and Russia, and pri-
vately in Great Britain and the Uni
ted States, except in New York and
New Jersey, where the electric chair
has been substituted. Death by the
sword obtains in fifteen cantons in
Switzerland, in China and Russia.
publicly; while in China strangulation
by the cord is used, and in Spain the
CARROTS, both public, and Brunswick.
death by the AK
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-02-23

The terrible plague known as the
BLACK Death" began in China about
the year 1893, and from China it
went by way of the great caravan
route to the north of the Caspian,
through Central Asia to Taur .and on
to Constantinople, reaching lEurope
by 1s4s. 1t ragged for more an 2s
years, with mortality that WI never
be accurately known, and to this day
the results Of it's ravages are visible.
The disease was bubonic in charactr,
and oftentimes was fatal within "a
hours after it's attack. 1t was attend
ed by burning hirst tha nothing
could allay, and many of it's charac-
teristics were too horrible to mention.
1t is estimated that at least $4,000, 600
of human beings persisted from this
great plague.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-02-23

There Is one ordinance on the city
statute book that Is a farce and the
manner of its enforcement--or rather
It's -enforcement--would make a
ct laugh. The ordinance referred to
10 that forbidding the erection or re-
pair OF frame or other wooden struc-
lures within the fire limits. Yester-
day the police summoned a man be-
fore the Recorder for making trifiing.
but necessary repairs on an isolated
Frame structure, which he was occu-
pying az workshop. He admitted
his guilt as charged. but said he did
not know that there was any law
against stopping leak in a roof or
rshanging a door that had fallen OF
Its hinges. He was not sent to the
ehaingang for his heinous crime, but
wAs warned to make no more repairs
under penalty OF the law, for such
cases made and provided. even though
sne - on does leak and the doors fall
on. This Is one way the law works;
another Is to be observed on South
Main street. In the heart OF the bust
ness district. where an old frame store
u undergoing extensive repairs. a new
and modern glass front is being put
In and the old building being fixed to
do service and hold insurance rates
~ high level for another generation.
The police cannot summon the owner
Of the building for violating the ordi-
nance for the very good reason that
. special permit was granted for this
work TO be done. There have been
quite q number of other quite as flag
rant violations OF the ordinance by
special permission. while other cit,-
sens who had not the foresight to
ask and obtain a dispensation have
been summoned to the bar Of justice
for stopping leak or hanging a new
door. In other cases those who asked
for special dispensation to violate
ut law with impunity did not get
what they asked for. The ordinance
n farce and should either be en-
forced impartialiy or repealed. A
hs'f way dead-letter law is a great
deal worse than no law at all.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-02-23
How Franklin Learned to Write Good
English.
(From Benjamin Franklin's Autobio.
graphy)

(From Benjamin Franklin's Autobio-
graphy)
After some time an ingenious
tradesman, Mr.. Matthew Adams. who
had a pretty collection Of books, and
who freQuented our printing house,
took notice Of me, invited me to his
library and very kindly lent me such
books as chose to read. I now took
fancy to poetry, and made some
little pieces. My brother, thinking it
might turn to account, encouraged
me and put me on composing occa-
sional ballads.
One was called 'The Lighthouse
Tragedy" and contained an account
of the drowning Of Captain WORTH
lake, with his two daughters: the
other was sailors song, on the tam
ing of Teach Cor Blackbeard), the pi-
rate. They were wretched stuff, in
the Grub street ballad style, and
when they were printed he sent me
ABOUT the town to sell them The
first sold wonderfully, the event be-
ing recent having made great
noise.
This flattered my vanity; but my
father discouraged me by ridiculing
my performances and telling me
verse makers We're generally beggars.
so escaped being a poet, most prob
ably very bad one; but as prose
writing has been of great use t. me
IN the course of my life, and was a
principal means of my advancement
L snail tell you how, in such a sit
uation, 1 acquired what little ability
| have in that way.
About this time / met with an old
volume Of the Spectator. 1t was the
third. | had never before seen any
OF them. | bought it, read it over
ana over, and was much delighted
with it, | thought the writing excel
lent, and wished, if possible. to imi
tate it,
with this view / took some of the
papers. and making short hints OF
the sentiment in each sentence. laid
them by few days. and then. with
out looking at the book, tried TO COM
plete the papers again. by expressing
each hinted sentiment at length, and
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-02-23

SOIL. 1 have never known the Soy
bean to fail producing a fair crop,
wet or dry. I believe it will stand
a drouth better than Alfalfa, or any
other farm crop.
Cultivating and Harvesting.
Soy beans should be planted
much deeper under ground than the
cow pea. The Soy has a very hard
grain, which requires more moisture
and longer period to germinate
than the common COW pea, but will
Withstand a drouht and rough usage
in cultivation better than cow peas.
'The large varieties should be
planted about the width of cotton
rows, only thicker in the drill, and
the dwarf in rows eighteen to twenty
four inches in the rows, late planting
thicker.
Last season We planted some
dwarf seed in April that grew three
feet tall and some of the same seed,
planted last Of July oil good ground,
grew only eight to twelve inches tall,
yielding weight of grain equal to
that of all the stalk and leaves.
For feeding green, or for hay. cut
when pods are about grown. For
seed, cut when first pods beg:n to
pop open, and stack around poles
like old time fodder stacks, or tall
stalks may be shocked and tied with
binder twine like corn stalks. If hogs
cannot be turned on the land to
gather the fallen grain. the crop
must be mown at once, When first
pods begin to pop open ,ys
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-02-23
Experiments.

Experiments in wireless telephony
are now at a standstill, according to
writer in the Electrical World. and
the wonderful things which were ex-
pected are not likely to be realized In
the near future. Occasionally arti-
culate speech is transmitted a long
distance by Hertz waves, and the in
ventors are greatly encouraged. This
success may be followed by COM
plete failure, when conditions are ap.
parently the same, and then science
is baffied. Frequently there is SER
ious interference from wirelss sta.
tons. Moreover, the nature and eX-
pease of the apparatus-the Hertz
wave generator and the upright wire
are such that wireless telephony
can hardly come into general use,
even if the present difficulties OF
transmission are overcome. This far
wireless telephony is a fascinating
toy for scientific men, but the day
seems far distant when it will be
placed on a commercial basis and
made feature Of everyday life. as
has been done with wireless telc-
graphy.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-02-23
BEAUTY AS A PRINCIPLE.
Makes Life Happier And More EIe-
waiting For All Generations.

The time has come when, if much
of what has been gained by the
reservation Of our great natural
| monuments is not to be lost, the pub
| lie must make known it's wishes to
Congress. The scheme for the dis
memberment Of the Yosemite Nat
ional Park, which a year ago was
temporarily checked is to be pushed
during the present session. In this
| contest the recent visit of President
Taft to the Yosemite and that
of the Secretary of the In
terror to the Hetch-Hetchy will
strengthen the defenders of the latter
valley. for no one can view the pheno-
menal beauty of these Sierra gorges
without feeling a solemn responsible
ty for its preservation. Even the
San Francisco promoters of the de-
structive scheme threw up their hands
In admiration as they caught sight
OF the Hetch-Hetchy and confessed
that something was to be said for
the esthetes, after ALL" And vet they
profess to believe that water is run
ming to waste" if it be simply looked
at! And this is said of the streams
which, after they have been looked
at, may be utilized for the irrigation
of the great San Joaquin lowlands
Movements to safeguard Niagara
and the Hudson are also impending,
and in this connection we respect
fully commend to Senators and Rep
| resentatives, as we'll as to the men,
bers OF the New York Legislature
these judicious words of Governor
Hughes, spoken at the dedication of
the Palisades Interstate Park.
"Of what avail would be the mater
ial benefits of gainful occupation,
what would be the promise of pros
porous communities. with wealth Of
products and freedom Of exchange,
were it not for the opportunities to
cultivate the love for the beautiful?
The preservation of the scenery of the
Hudson is the highest duty with re-
spect to this river imposed upon those
who are the trustees of it's manifold
benefits. 1t is fortunate that means
have already been taken to protect
this escarpment, which is one of it's
finest features. The two States have
joined in measures for this purpose.
hope this is only the beginning Of
efforts which may Jointly be made by
these two Commonwealths to safe
guard the highlands and waters. in
which they are both deeply interest
ed. The entire watershed which lies tn
the north should be conserved, and a
policy should be instituted for such
joint control as would secure ade-
quate protection"
But it is not merely the colossal
beauty Of the Sierra, Niagara and
the Hudson that should be preserved
and enhanced, but the beauty of city,
town and hamlet. What is needed is
the incubation. by every agency, Of
beauty as a principle, and that life
may be made happier and more ele-
waiting for all the generations who
shall follow us, and who will love
their country more devotedly the
more lovable it is made.-The Gen.
tury.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-02-23
Not I'm 1t.

An old darkie named Moses White,
in one of the Southern States, walked d
down to the main street one morning
in his best blackcloth suit, with a
white rose in his buttonhole and cot
ton gloves on his large hands:
"Why Nose" said the proprietor
of large store that he was passing,
ARE you taking a holiday?"
Dish yere," said the old man, in a
stately voice, 'am NAH golden we'd
din sab. Ah'm sallybratin' hit"
But your wife, said the store
keeper, lis working as usual, 1 saw
her at the tub rs l passed this morn
inG. Why isn't she celebrating too?
"Her?" said Nose. angrily. "She
hain't got muffin to do with, hit. She
am nah fo'th. ."-Harper's Monthly.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-02-23
Why Our Crops Cost Us Too Much

Why Our Crops Cost Us Too Much.
One man may under very similar
conditions, the same season and in
the same section, produce a crop for
one-half or even one-fourth what H.
costs another. In other we rds, in
crop production, the single fac :1r of
management-the man-very fire.
quently so reduces the cost as to
yield liberal profit to one ,an while
others suffer loss.
The cost Of producing most of our
crops is too high. but the problem of
reducing the cost of their production
does not receive the attention 1t
merits. AS a general rule it does not
cost too much to produce our crops
because we live extravagantly, nor
because we pay too high prices for
labor. 1t is not bcause we have too
much money invested in equipment
nor because of extravaganza in tn
quality or amount of the tillage CIV
en- the crops; but because We have
neglected to give due consideration
to the two most important factors in
determining the cost of crop produc-
ton. the effectiveness if the human
worker and the fertility of the soil.
The Southern farmer is generally
economical; but his economies are in
small things. while he is extravagant
OF human labor and neglectful of
crop growing, the productive capac-
ity Of the land.-Raleigh On. CD
Progressive Farmer and Gazette.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-02-23

When there are enough enterpris-
ing people In a city to raise money
% fioat q large scheme of advertis-
ing. mark It, that town Is going to
succ,cd. The town that has set of
business men who parsimoniously
clasp their money to themselves and
resist all appeals In behalf Of the
town. mark II. that town is going to
drag along. unknown and live to Its
mean self alone.
Two notable examples of city ad-
vertising which came under the OBJ
servation II the writer during the
month. are Afforded by two South
ern cities. Knoxville and Nashville.
Knoxville raised a sum Of $1O,-
900 which Ia used In full page ad-
vertising In leading cities Of the
country. Last year this ADVERTISE
ment was carried exclusively in
southern papers but this year 1t
went into large dailies of the North
~ we'll as the South. The ad-
refreshments were we'll gotten up
and presented In a very neat and
attractive form. The whole message
of display and information was both
up-to-date and impressive.
From this campaign of advertis..
Ing came many inquiries Of pros.
pectsve investors. from all parts OF
the country. \ good name for
Knoxville was given everywhere
and there has been lodged In the
minds Of investors and the public In
general such favorable opinion Of
Knoxville. that the results promise
to be oncoming for a long time
hence. without this advertising
these same minds would never have
known OF Knoxville except In geog-
raphy.
Those who put up practically the
whole OF tho money for this adver-
tising campaign were the progress
sive jobbers. Their organization
inaugurated and carried out the
whole scheme. Where is the d.
rect benefit to the Jobbing business
of Knoxville from spending this
$4,000 do you ask? There Ia no
other direct benefit than may come
OF showing that Knoxville Ia a pro-
pgress!ve public spirited place. the
Kind where n merchant would look
for progressive business methods
and firms which are not content to
take second place.
The Nashville advertising cam
paign consisted In "booster trip"
special train bearing leading whole
sale merchants. which stopped at
railroad stations where local merch-
ants were greeted and told OF the
Nashville market. a brass band,
train banners. and speech attracted
the crowds.
The booster trip was made into
east Tennessee as far as Knoxville
Knoxville Jobbers gave their visit
Ing competitors n cordial reception
and sent them on their way rejoic-
Ing. Through east Tennessee and
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-02-23
Farmers Union News
AND
Practical Thoughts for Practical Farmers
conducted by E. W. Dabbs President Sumter



semweeky publication would improve
to be
Practical will nv
aim to the that end
officers and members
publish
mnt Bulletins think
articles or failures
will
Department should be sent to Il w Dahs
Mayesvlle
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-02-23

1t would not be altogether strange
If Mr.. Wade Ellis inwardly conclud-
ed after looking over the situation
In Ohio, that he would rather be
busting trusts at a lower salary
New York World
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-02-23

into northern Alabama the Nash
Vile merchants went and then turn
ed Nashvilleward.
Needless to say this specialtrain
visitation, the speech making and
all impressed every one who saw and
heard that Nashville was n real live
town, and that there were some
progressive up-to-date merchants
doing business there with whom
they had formed a pleasing acquain-
tance. OF course Ii will pay. 1t
has paid Nashville i'm the past and
that Is why Nashvilllans are so en-
thusiastic over their booster trips.
business Magazine.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-02-23

y new department of experimental
breeding has just been established by
the regents of the University of Wis
consin in the College of Agriculture
and DIR. Leon J. Cole, of Yale Uni.
versity, has been appointed to take
charge Of the new work.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-02-23
Hurry! Hurry! Hurry,

To the cute Studio. Just think of
it, 25 photos for 25 cents in sit
uhgs' Postal cards for SO cents
Come now while you have the on
portunity. Here for short time
only. We did not come to stay.
Come and see our SO. per dozen pic
lures finished on high grade material.
Cabinets in this grade work would
cost you So per dozen.
Harrelfs Cute Studio. over Mrs.
Atklnsons Millinery store. Sumter.
:. c.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-02-23
WEDNESDAY,. FEBRUARY %, 1910.

The Sumter watchman was found
sd In 1850 and the True southron In
1sss. Tho watchman and southron
now has the combined circulation and
influence Of both OF the old papers.
and is man6estly the best advertising
medium In Sumter.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-02-23

GreenVille officers found that the
store of II. +. Peterson, n negro NOR
chant of WILLIAMSON, was stoclle q
with goods stolen from Edwards &,
Company's store at Fountain Inn
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-02-23

The growth of the city is calling
Tor extensions of the water mains
City water has ceased to he a luxury
but is a necessity.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-02-23

MIR. CHAS. BROWN, Rogersville,
1VA Tenn, writes: "I feel it my duty
to write you few words in praise of
your Peruna. Ihave tried many differ
ent remedies, but have found that Pc
ma is the greatest tonic on earth, and q
perfect system builder.
ga friend advised me to take Peruna
for indigestion, and it cured me in a
S2ort time. was very weak and ner-
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-02-23

Unfortunately, John L. Sullivan is
abroad, and can't return in time to
welcome Cv.onel Roosevelt home.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-02-23

vous, could sleep but little at night, but
Pcruna cured that tired, a,l-gone feel
ing, and made me feel like new man,
so heartily recommend it to ali who
are weak and run down. 1t will give
new life and energy.
81 cannot speak too highly Of Peruna,
and will not forget to recommend it."
Peruna is manufactured by the
Peruna Drug Mfg. Co., Columbus, Ohio.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-02-23

HIVALROUS hghmnded
~ loyal believer good fellowship
friends,
No better exemplfes
testimonial below
known in the Of the
his
him.
hos ling Peruna.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-02-23

81 write TO that have used PerUna a very
valuable remedy for coughs
and tired system dspnting and eradcang
ing ---Co! William Camp, I74O ST. W., Washington, c.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1910-11-04

See f. w. Valentine for real es-
tate and insurance. 2o4 n. Jersey.
Miss Lillian S. Perkins, teacher
of vocal music and elocution. 4o2
Gresham, corner Charleston.
/ have customers to buy houses
and lots on installments. What
have you TO list l--S. l.. Dobie, ITO
n. Jersey street.
For Sale-Modern, seven room
house. lot rooxIoo, with or without
furniture. Apply to Jacob Luiten,
Gao East Richmond for further in
formation.
For Sale by Owner-2o acres of
stump land close to railroad station
and river, all level, on county road,
lots of water; $50. 90 per acre. Ad-
dress Box 5o7, St. Johns, Ore.
The mothers meeting of the w.
c. T. u. will meet at the home of
Mrs. c. l.. Owen near the Baptist
church, next Monday afternoon,
Nov. 9TH, at 2:3o. All mothers are
urged to attend.
Suits cleaned and pressed for
81. so. Dyeing a speciality. All
work guaranteed. Work called for
and delivered promptly. Univer-
sity Dye Works, phone Woodlawn
3o15.
Wanted-Eastern man with fam
lily and years of experience desires
to take charge Of ranch or dairy, or
secure position as night watchman
or any kind of steady employment.
Address ID. Ferguson, St. Johns,
Oregon.
We desire TO thank the people of
St. Johns for their faithful patron
age. We are constantly improving
our service and hope soon to have
one OF the finest laundries in the
state. Every employe is a resident
of St. Johns. ST. Johns Laundry.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1910-11-04
ALL TORN UP!

The walks are all torn up along
the business part of Jersey street, which
with the attending confusion and in
convenience is bound to keep a certain
amount of business from the stores 10
Gated in this district but we are going
to counteract, if possible, any business
lull that this condition produces, by
offering the biggest list of cut prices
ever advertised.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1910-11-04
Local News.

The Owls meet Wednesday
night. Don't forget.
Mrs. Isenhath and son, Harold,
have returned from an extended
visit with friends and relatives in
Michigan.
Mrs. Jennie Hutchinson of Spo-
kane, Wash, is a guest at the
home of her nephew, w. l..
Churchill.
Has any one been officially noti-
fed as to whether or not the an
nexation question will be voted up
on next Tuesday,
Burlington and Philadelphia
streets are next in order for con-
crete sidewalks, bids for which will
be received until the evening of
November "a.
With uumistakable signs of ac-
tivity abounding on every hand, the
man who votes for annexation must
certainly have little regard for the
eternal fitness of things.
The Bachelors club gave a de-
lightful dance in the rink last Fri.
day evening which was attended by
about so couples. An exception
ally good time was had by all.
Politicians galore are circulating
upon the streets these days. Both
candidates for Governor were here
this week, besides numerous others
Of lesser light. The pot is boiling.
Editor Review: Why was not
the legal course prescribed by the
city charter followed in the vaca-
ton of Albany, John and Charles
ton streets by the city council on
Tuesday evening l-Taxpayer.
The Socialists will endeavor to
interpret the various amendments
proposed TO be voted upon next
Tuesday in the M. w. Of A. hall
Sunday afternoon. II might prove
a great benefit for all voters to turn
out aud learn how the Socialists
size things up.
The w. X c. gave a delightful
Hallowe' ell entertainment in the NJ
w. A. hall Monday night, and
ghosts. witches and hobgobblins
held full sway. The jolli6cation
was inierspersed with an interest
ing literary program.
The masquerade ball given in the
81. Johns rink Saturday night was
the very hest Of its kind ever held
in the building. About 100 were
present and the get.ups OF some OF
the participants were marvelously
and wonderously constructed. Sew.
eral prizes were given.
Mckinney & Davis have sold
their interest in the French block
to ii. A. Calef Of Portland, taking
as part payment thereof first class
automobile. This realty firm is
now busily engaged in subduing the
animal" "
II you want to kill all hope Of get
ting free ferry for years to come,
vote for annexation. Portland does
not want us TO have a free ferry.
The heavy business interests Of
that city want to keep the trade
from the Tualatin valley themselves
and not divert II to ST. Johns.