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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1910-08-08
British Railways Clear S21o,Oco, 900.

The British railways earned $5S4,-
600. 900 gross and S219.o0o,o00 net in
1909 on a mileage Of 23.2G4 Freight
carried was 559O00.OoO tons. an in
crease Of 100000 tons. Exclusive Of
season ticket holders l.2Gi,Sj1.Oo0 pas
sengers were carried, decrease Of 3D.
$4,000 from 1908.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1910-08-08
Direction,

The Cop (escorting Jaggs home)-
Are there any distinguishing marks on
your house, sir?
Jaggs-Sure. Look for the one with
the biggish mortgage plashtered on it.
Puck
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1910-08-08

Along the coast Of Italy policemen,
the state guards. patrol the beaches by
twos TO see that the poor people do not
steal the sea water in order to secure
the needed salt, for the lack OF which
they suffer cruelty. The salt tax is one
of the mainstays Of the Italian feet.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1910-08-08
Wealth In Chemicals.

Annual reports Of the German chemi-
cal factories show continued high divi-
bends and trade activity. Dividends
ranged from u TO 80 per cent. One
concern claims to have perfected an
artificial rubber.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1910-08-08

Republicans Counted Out Of Sena
torisI Running by Opponents, and
Melee Of the Millionaire Mine Own.
ers Begins 70 Profit of Party Ma
chine Workers.
In an effort 10 pick successor for
Senator Carter Of Montana. the Demo
Gratis Of that state are widely divided
between former Senator William A.
Clark. the multi-millionaire mine own.
er, and W. G. Conrad. the multi-mil-
lonaire bank president and promoter.
1t is true that Senator Carter is a
Republican. but the Democrats say
that they will sweep the state and
that the veteran legislator. author of
the postal savings bank bill, will be
retired TO private life. They say that
the only fight viii be between the two
rich Democrats.
Clark Is In Lead.
The Montana Democratic convention
will be held in q few weeks. The
Democratic state committee has al
ready met. and in the preliminary
skirmish the Clark faction seemed TO
hold the high cards Conrads friends.
however, declare that they will nomi-
nate their man.
At the time Senator Clark was III the
senate he was the richest member Of
that body. He was an object Of inter
est to all gallery visitors just as the
exceedingly rich NJ. GUgcenheim Of
Colorado IS now. lie was said to have
purchased bis seat through his vast
campaign contributors. and it is being
said now by the Conrad people that he
will be willing to pay as high price
for another term.
On the other hand. Mr.. Conrad has
also been q liberal contributor 10 the
expense fund Of the Montana Demo-
Gratis He has been the second best
friend of the party whenever the hat
was passed There were times. his
friends say, when he paid all the par
tvs bills.
Garter Is Potential.
This fight between the Eillionaires
for a seat in the United States senate
has attracted more attention in the
east for the reason that ii involves
Senator Carter. The present senator
is one Of the wheel horses Of the sen
ate organization. He has been con-
sistently regular and always depen-
dable He is chairman Of the commit
tee on irrigation and was in line for
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1910-08-08
Pure Food Laws Successful.

The Lure food laws Of Germany are
operating successfully. Dealers now
supply products that meet legal re-
nuirements IN every way.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1910-08-08
MONEY BAGS TILT
FOR CARTER T0CA
Clark and Conrad Stir Montana
Democratic Politics.
Ex-SEkATORWiNS FIRST ROUND

Republicans Counted Out Of Sena-
torisI Running by Opponents, and
Melee CT the Millionaire Mine Own
ers Begins TO Profit Of Party Ma
chine Workers.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-03-26
GETTING 1T BY MAIL.
How 90 Cents Article is Made to
Cost $1.25.

We wish everybody in Anderson
could have heard Mr.. Norman II.
Johnson's address to the Retail Mer-
chants association last night. 1t was
a plain, business talk and was in
structive as we'll as entertaining.
While speaking of the mail order
evil. and the need of educating the
people along this line. he told a capi-
tai story which illustrates the point
better than anything we have ever
heard.
a farmer went to a merchant in a
country town in North Carolina, he
said, to buy an axe.
The merchant priced the axe at 81.
THAT is too high" said the farmer.
'T can set get it from Shears, Saw
busk and Co., for 90"
"All right" said the merchant, 81
will sell you the axe as cheap as you
can get it from those pople. Give me
the 90 cents"
The farmer handed over the money
and then the merchant said: "Now
give me cents that you would phave
had to pay for a money order. And 2
cents additional for postage that you
would have had to pay"
"I hadn't thought Of that" replied
the farmer, "but you are right. Here's
your money"
And now." give me 25 cents which
You would have had to pay as ex-
press on the axe from Chicago"
BUY gum" exclaimed the farmer
II see. But you are right, and I am
a man of my word. Here's your
quarter. I am out Is cents on your
original price. but I've learned a les
son."
The merchant wrapped the axe In
a neat package and laid 1t on a shelf
behind the door. Come around in
ten days from now and get your axe"
he said. "You would have had to
wait that long If you had ordered II
from Chicago"
The farmer almost tainted, but he
couldn't say word. The merchant
had him dead to rights.
But the merchant after teasing him
for while. gave him his axe, and re-
turned Is cents, this being the excess
of his original price on the axe. But
that farmer hasn't ordered anything
from mail order house since.-An-
derson Mail.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-03-26
MADE BEGGAR DISGORGE.
Confederate Home Derives Benefit
From Recent Exposure.

Mr.. II. Moultrie Mordecia, who re-
Gently exposed a white man with one
arm getting subscriptions here from
we'll known citizens to help paw for
an alleged needed operation which he
really could have paid for himself, as
he proved to be a man well-to-do, re-
celVed check today from Thomas
Martin, as the man styles himself. COW
vering the amount given him here,
and a hundred dollars in addition,
which he donated to the Confederate
Home College.
This is a unique case of an attempt
to swindle good-hearted people of
Charleston that failed to work. The
stranger had excited considerable
sympathy among Broad street men,
and accumulated something like
seventy or eighty dollars in contribu-
tions, to be used he said, for another
operation on his mutilated arm. Mr..
MoIucCdl was among CTOSo VINO nelp-
ed the apparently unfortunate strang-
er and when he discovered that this
man was a property owner and finan-
cially Independent, but accustomed to
ply his little game at different places,
he promptly had Martin arrested, on
a charge of obtaining money under
false pretences. A night in jail was
too much for the visitor, and he agreed
to return all he had collected, and
donate 500 to a worthy ca, be-
sides. He gave a draft and was re-
leased.
The money was received here to-
day and the hundred dollars paid to
the Confederate Home College, 1t is
likely that the money subscribed by
generous citizens will also be given
to local institution, as several Of the
subscribers have agreed to give their
part for this unprecedented
Post.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-03-26
TendtrfOOt at Poker.

Poor Pat sheedy," said a sporting
editor, used to entertain me when
visited his shop with gambling
tales.
Ihere was one tale about a sand
wlch that l rather liked. 1t seems.
according to this tale. that q bar
Keeper in Tombstone, or Dead Cat
or some such town, connived with.
three shapers, and God help anv
'eloerIoot that ever ventured to sit
in little poker game among that
crew!
"One night the tenderest tenderfoot
imaginable after half dozen drinks
IN the saloon agreed to take a hand
IN dollar-limit game.
Things went along in the usual
way for a while then an amazing Sc
ries OF mods and winks began to pass
about. The bartender had signalled
that the tenderfoot held four kings
on the draw. There was more mods
and winks and betting began.
In the midst of the betting a wait
er brought sandwiches and whiskev
IN order to distract the tenderfoot.
and while the poor dupe was tossing
Off his drink the sharper next him
slipped sixth card on to his hand
thus, of course, multiplying it.
THE unconscious tenderfoot took
up a huge sandwich, bit off q large
mouthful, and began to bet again.
Right and left, Of course, they raised
him. He ate on, and bet away calm
ly. An enormous sum lay on the ta-
BILE.
Then suddenly, the bartender re-
sumed his mods and winks. He was
terribly excited. Something was
wrong. The sharpers a little anx-
ious. called the tenderfoot.
"The tenderfoot finished the last
bite Of his sandwich, took a long
drink of whiskey and laid down his
original five cards. Then, in silence,
he gathered in his vast pile of win
nlngs and with a cool nod took his
leave.
After his departure there was
terrible time.
What the dickens did he do with
that sixth card?' the sharpers cried.
Didn't you see? Didn't you see o
cried the bartender, dancing up and
down with rage. He at it with his
sandwich "-Washington Post.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-03-26

mule ran away Monday on West
Liberty street about 2 o'clock and
threw the negro driver out of the
wagon and badly bruised him up.
The first to reach him thought he was
dead. An examination showed that
several ribs might be broken. The
negro was sent to his home.
Inc trees on Main street in front of
Mr. IL. w. Jenkins store have been
Killed. Permission was granted bv
street and park commission to cut
the trees down. There can be No af-
ter talk now, as they have been killed
by ringing" as it is called.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-03-26
The Slnye and The ONstcr..

one Of the principal banking
houses OF st. Petersburg is said to
have been founded by a man who for
a great part Of his life was a serf
Even in his condition of serfdom he
was a wealthy banker, as may readi-
ly be imagined, made many attempts
to procure his freedom. They story
goes that he offered 100000 rhbles
for his liberty, but that his master,
Count Sheremetieff, proud of possess
Ing such a serf, refused to liberate
him.
The liberation was, however, final
ly procured, and at a much lower
price than that mentioned. The story
Is a pretty one:
This serf, by name Shalounine. re-
turned one day from Odessa to st. Pc
tersburg, and as In duty bound re-
paired to the Sheremetieff palace,
there to report himself. With him he
had brought, as a gift to the count, a
small barrel of choice Crimean oys-
ters. This he left outside till he
should receive an intimation tnat the
Offering would be acceptable to She
remetieff.
Now, 1t so chanced that he found
his master surrounded by a large
number of guests who had been bid
den to breakfast. The count was en-
gagged in berating his butler for neg
ligence to provide oysters for the
breakfast. The butler contended that
there were no oysters in the market.
1t was at this juncture that the
count caught sight Of his banker serf.
So he angrily exclaimed, you
too' are to annoy me! And with your
pestering appeals for liberation, Let
me tell you that your errand will
prove fruitless one! But stay, I'll
release you on one condition-and one
only-that you get me some oysters
for breakfast"
Shaiounine bowed low and left the
ROOM When he returned he laid the
barrel OF oysters at his masters feet.
Whereupon the count, true TO his
word called for pen and paper and
instantly wrote out declaration OF
emancipation making the serf q free
man. Then the former master. with
n most gracious air added:
And now. my dear Chalounine
VIII you be 80 good as to favor us
with your company at breakfast ?"-
Harper's Weekly.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-03-26
Comet an Opportunity I'm Centuries.

AS the time for the appearance of
Halley's comet draws nearer. popular
interest intensifies. An article by
Francis Buzzell in the April number
Of Popular Mechanics tells us a great
many interesting facts about the COM
ct, just how to find it, and what scien-
lists are hoping and fearing concern
ing its visit. Illustrations and dia-
grams further e,ucidate the article.
Mr.. Buzzell states:
1T has already been mentioned that
the closest the comet will come to
the earth on this visit is about H.
$4,000 miles. In it's last visit in 1885
It approached as close as 100000
but at that time the earth was not
in direct line with it and the sun, con-
sequently It's tail was not streaming
Astronomers hope that this visit
of the comet will enable them to de-
termine absolutely the size of the nu-
cleus and its composition. Comets are
composed of three parts; the nucleus,
the head, and the tail. The nucleus
is the center of the head, and it is
known that the head is Of the same
composition as the tail, only denser.
When comets pass between the earth
and stars it is possible to see the stars
through both the tail and the head,
which Is one proof that both are
transparent, but it has never happen
ed that the nucleus Of comet has
been in such position between the
earth and a star that the astronomers
could tell whether or not the star
would show through the nucleus as
we'll as through the head"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-03-26
HAPPY RESULTS.
Have Made Many Sumter Residents
Enthusiastic.

No wonder scores Of Sumter citizens
grow enthusiastic. 1t is enough to
make anyone happy to find relief after
years of suffering. Public statements
like the following are but truthful rep
reservations of the daily work done
In Sumter by Doan's Kidney Pills.
William Burdell, 211 Church ST.,
sumter, 5. c., says: 81 suffered from
backache and sharp, shooting pains
through my lOins for some time. l
could not rest we'll and in the morn
ing my back was very lame and stiff
was also caused much annoyance by
TOO frequent passages of the kidney
secretion. Doan's Kidney Pills were
inally recommended to me ard 1 pro-
cured u supply at Chinas Drug Store.
can truthfully say that they gave
De great relief. l have since been free
from Dackache, and my kidneys have
Dcen normal. 1 feel so much better
In every way that l can highly recon-
mend Doan's Kidney Pills to any per-
son suffering from kidney complaints"
For sale by all dealers. Price soc.
Foster Milburn Co, Buffalo, New
York. sole agents for the United
c">-~-
the name-Doan's-
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-03-26

'Fully nine out Of every ten cases
or rheumatism Is simply rheumatism
or the muscles due to cold or damp.
or chronic rheumatism, neither of
which require any internal treatment
All that Is needed to afford relief is
the free application of Chamberlain's
Liniment. Give it q trial. You are
certain to be pleased with the quick
relief which it affords. Sold by w. w.
Sibert.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-03-26

Are you frequently hoarse? Do
you have that annoying tickling in
Your throat? Does your cough annoy
You at night, and do you raise mucus
III the morning? Do you want relief?
II so, take Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy and you will be pleased. Sold
by W. W. Sibert
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-03-26

Doc courtny, white. of Orangeburg
eloped with Sallie Enslow. a young
ugirl. and her father has had a war
rant Issued for Courtny's arrest.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-03-26

Or. Geo. w. Dick who returned
! m Baltimore Tuesday said he drop
rCi in at Washington and found the
~"oth Carolina delegation in the
midst of the Speaker Cannon fight
ana afterwards hustling with the
Various demands from their respective
Gi,tricts.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-03-26

medicines that aid nature are al
ways most successful Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy acts on this plan. It
loosens the cough, relieves the lungs
opens the secretions and aids nature
in restoring the system to a healthy
condition. Sold by w. w. Sibert.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-03-26

The Sumter Cotton Oil Mill closed
down Thursday afternoon for the
season. $500 tons Of seed were crush
ed here last season.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-03-26

'Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets are safe. sure and reliable. and
have been praised by thousands o.
women who have been restored TO
health through their gentle aid and
curative properties. Sold by w. w.
Sibert.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-03-26

Two negroes were shot to death
at the North and South Carolina rail-
road camp, near Mullins. Thursday
night In a general row. Several other
negroes were wounded.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-03-26

The Sumter High School ball team
went to Stateburg Saturday and met
the G.. S. M. A, boys and were de-
feated to 0.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-03-26

supervisor Pitts has had all tho
bridges between Sumter and the Lee
county line put in fine condition.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-03-26

"Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets invariably bring relief to wo-
men suffering from chronic constipa-
tion, headaCre huiopsI-ee. .illI.
sallowness O. toe skfa rr. tt.r.u.
Sold by w. " r.tn-t
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-03-26

Arrange so the chips do not fly all
over the yard when chopping wood.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-03-26

W. ~. WOODS.
Sumter, s. c., March 21, 1910.
The Forrest City times., 1910-05-20
FORREST CLUB
 IN NEW ROLE
lnaugurates Progressive Movement by Giving Elaborate Banquet
 at Hotel Marion.
NEARLY 100 GUESTS PRESENT
PROMOTERS OF AFFAIR ARE WARMLY CON. GRATULaTED. FORREST CITY NOW HAS uP.I0.DATE BOOSTERS CLUB.
 WATCH US GROW

On Tuesday night, May l., there aS- sembled in the dining room of the Hotel Marion in this city, one of the most representative gatherings of business and professional men that has ever been called together in like cause in 10, these many moons. Theoc- casion was the banquet given by the Forrest Club, an infant organization. which in this initial move in its pr0- gram of rehabilitation into Business League, or more properly speaking, I Boosters Club, showed itself possessed ofa power for good Of unlimited poten- tiality, and augurs well for a bright and successful career in the path that it's promoters have laid out for il.
 For the occasion the spacious dining room had been tastefully arranged as banquet hall, decorated simply. but effectively with palms, ferns and forest leaves, and red roses. these last being arranged against the back ground of snowy n4perl serving to carry oattle coIer scheme in which Ted and white. the club ealors. were used, Tbe tables were arranged in | circle allowing the seating ef sixty guests small tables were arranged 10 accommodate about thirty other guests. The center If tHe ciftIe was graeed vitAa Iage palm. RhI3e the columns were draped iH white eH. tWined with NreatHS eI red 8a1 green leaves. From each chJndefier=haaa bunch af rice in the head tGe whole forming delightfa1ly refreshing and lovely picture. N each place beside the menu card Was placed pink car nation. The menus were tastefuI1y printed in black on white paper, and tied with dainty bows of red ribbon. They contained besides the tempting list of edibles that Lad been arranged to delight the inner man. q program of the set toastS that had been pre- pared for the occasion, list of the of ficers and trustees of the club, and d bit of poetry written by Miss Grace Jordan, which very charmingly ex- presses the feeling that every true Arkansan should and does have toward his state The poem like everything else on the table was strictly an Ark ansas product, and this article would be sadly incomplete without it's repro duction herewith.
The Forrest City times., 1910-05-20

Nothing that has occurred in For rest City iu twenty year, las given us 70 much genuine pleasure and satis- faction a. the spirit WHic. character ized the Forrest Club banquet Tues day night. We believe tiis te be the dawn Cf Hew era fefthi~ sP.ehdidly endowed town. and neal, tie getting together of all euterpfisir- citizens m the great work of boosting. Tie or ganization and co-opefatieuof ofa# gaid citizens means l0.0to inhabitants ai'A- in the next five years il means more factories more public "ofks. more work for the mechanic and ab3ring man, more and better sclaa.. higher ideals and prosperity ItmeaHs every thing for the best interests of every citizen. nc matter Hhat his calling or station Don't let the enthusiasm wane keep the throttle Vide efen. and the boXe, cool and boost.
The Forrest City times., 1910-05-20

Tie fe=eStat.isHHeaf and operation 2t the Forrest GltA=Iee Pant. which again started is engine, oa Tuesday at this week. is matter If sincere satisfaction and esHsratQ.a .at!ou to every entefpri~ing citizen The Time. hopes tAe aaandrl ail aIs3 be in ope- ration shortly and that tlle patronage ot both plants win be such that they Wi. become permanent INt res in this sooi city The Company composed at Nessss. Geo + Tat 9r. AaJ. Vac cafa and L. R. Gt54Hyer. and Be wish tHen the ata St @aa-e~s and large dividends,
The Forrest City times., 1910-05-20

\ carload CT two Il alfalfa HaF re. eeiyed in town this week has awaken. ed considerable interest among plan. ters who have seen it. The ca.eris a pretty green. the perfume pleasant and appetizing and its richness plainly discernable hit> face We Heter saw such a fine looking lot of Lay before. l. grows laXariantlY in some pafts of this county. hut the acreage has far been very small. Ne think f would be interesting To every farmer in the county To ~ee and examine tl#S prod uct. and we are sure such an examina. ton would imbue them with desire 10 set apart a few acres of land and sew it ta alfalfa. h this section it may be cat four times each year. and there ss always a good market at pay fat prices. fir all tEe surplus a8r far. mer> may raise Itis most prohta. be crop and Is produced with | mlni- mam If labor and attention Come and look Il f and try a fe@ acres. You viii never regret 1t.
The Forrest City times., 1910-05-20
We have preached diyersifcatio. :,

We have preached diyersifcation in farming for twenty-five years. but tle fruits thereof are scarcely noticeable In fact there are more farmers baying hay, grain and meat this spring than usual No county can prosper 1nder such conditions. No individual can lay up a competency fl he bats fb,t which he ought to produce and tlis is especially true noW when the priees of these products are from tRo to three times as much as they were only a few years ago. Farmers win conserve their own interests br rai.. ing their own hay, grain and meat and even q surplus for the markets Try it and be convinced.