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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-09-22
PURE WATER IMPORTANT
Of Milk Epidemic of Ty-
phoid Fever in Another City in the
State Emphasizes the Point.

In view of the local agitation con-
corning the polluting of the waters OF
Berlin Pond which furnishes the
Montpelier water supply which has
been waged with some heat for a pc
Rod Of some time until recent prose-
cutions were brought forward, the
statement of the Vermont Medical
Monthly, just issued, is interesting.
The Monthly is especially referring,
undoubtedly, to Rutland conditions
where typhoid has been prevalent but
the inference may be drawn by any
town or city:
"The importance of a pure water
supply has again been emphasized ir
this State by the occurrence of a milk
epidemic of typhoid fever, apparently
traceable to the drinking water, in ON
of our Vermont cities. The rather
sudden outbreak of the disease with
cases widely separated, on different
milk supplies, and among different
classes of people, together with the
fact that the public water supply s. ows
colon bacilli, makes it more than
probable that the disease is water
borne. The water supply of this city
is furnished by streams direct from
mountains. emptying into a reservoir
near the city.
"The mountain streams unquestion-
ably start with the purest of natural
waters, but along their courses are
farms and cottages which must at
times furnish drainage to the brooks.
Cattle are pastured along the banks
and public highway, much travelled
during the summer months, is for sew
eral miles in close proximity to one Ct
the largest streams, so that each
heavy rain will of necessity wash the
roadway with water to be drunk by
the city. With the increasing accept
ance of the belief that typhoid pa
tients may continue to eXcrete the
bacilli for months, or even years, it
becomes more evident that such a
water supply is endangered by resi-
dents along the streams, by occu-
pants of summer camps or cottages,
and even by people passing along the
highway.
"And the swiftness of the water
flow will aid contamination, as disease
germs may be carried in few hours
from high up among the mountains
into the city reservoir and in a few
hours more into the city homes. Nor
is typhoid fever the only danger from
polluted water. 1t may give rise "a
dysentery and other intestinal dis
turbances without the presence Of
typhoid bacilli. But in this country
typhoid is the best example of water
borne disease, while infected water is
admitted to be the chief cause of ty-
phoid fever. The value of safe
pure water supply for any community
cannot be over estimated and safety
can be assured in but two ways, by
control and careful supervision of the
sources or by some efficient system OF
filtration or publication that will re-
move or destroy any infection pres
ent."
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-09-22
DIES IN STATEROOM.
Lewis Merriam, of Brooklyn Dies on
a Steamer While Going From New
York to Albany.

Albany, N. Y, Sept. 1S.-Lewis Ner-
rian, aged 62 of 4S9 First street,
Brooklyn, died on a steamer while
enroute from New York to Albany
last night. His dead body was found
in his stateroom today. Death was
due to heart disease. He was accom-
panied by his wife and had intended
going to Lake George.
Mr.. Merriam was the owner of a
brass foundry in Newark.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-09-22
HAS NARROW ESCAPE.
Henri st. Ives, Marathon Runner,
Dragged Long distance When HIS
Motor Cycle COlIapses OF Track.

Passaic, n. j., Sept. 1S.-Henri ST.
Yves, the marathon runner, narrow
ly escaped death today in his first
professional motor cycle race at the
Clifton stadium. His machine collaps-
ed when he was riding 80 miles an
hour and dragged him the length Of
the grand stand.
He was picked up as if dead, but
it turned out that he was only STUN
ned and scratched.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-09-22

in the Senate where there is no cloture,
the minority would be strong enough
to prevent the passage of any obnox-
ious measure unless deferred by the
unwritten rule which permits each
House to dispose of its own affairs in
its own way
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-09-22
DIES AFTER OPERATION.
DIR. william G. Daggett, Leading New
Haven Physician and Lecturer at
Yale University Passes Away.

New Haven, Conn, Sept 1S.-Fol-
lowing an operation for appendicitis
performed a week ago, DR.. William
G. Daggett, one of the foremost ply
sicians of the city, graduate of Yale
and lecturer in the Yale medical
school, died today upon the perform
ance Of a second operation.
DR.. Daggett was secretary of the
1880, Yale.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-09-22

Farmers, mechanics, railroaders, la
borers rely on DR.. Thomas Eclectic
Oil. Takes the sting out of cuts,
burns or bruises at once. Pain cannot
stay where it is used.--Adv.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-09-22

Bilious Feel heavy after dinner
Tongue coated? Bitter taste! COM
plexion sallow? Liver needs WAKING
up. Doans Regulets cure bilious at
tacks. % cents at any drug store
Adv.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-09-22
MISTAKEN FOR DEER.
While Hunting in the Woods in the
ldirOudackS

Utica, N. Y, Sept. 1S.-Mistaken by
his son for a deer, William Aubre *
Croghan was shot while hunting n
the Adirondacks according to a mes
sage received here tonight.
He is expected to recover. This is
the first accident of the deer sea-
son.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-09-22
LIST OF SPECIFICS.

A. A. For FEVERs. MIR Fever. Lung Fever.
b. d. For sPRAINs. Lameness. Rheumatism.
G. G. For SORE Throat, Epizoctic. Distemper.
ID. ID. For WORMS, Bots. Grubs.
e. f. For COUGHS. Colds. Influenza.
F. F. For COLO. Beilyache. Diarrhea.
G. G. Prevents MISCARRIAGE.
II. II. For KIDNEY and Bladder disorders.
i. 1. For SKIN DISEASES. Mango. Erup,,cpe.
J. 4. For BAD CONDITION. Indigestion.
At druggists or sent prepaid on receipt
of price. go cts. each.
HUMPHREYS HoMEo. MEDICINE CO., Corner
William and Ann Streets, New York.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-09-22
Think They're Smart.

Day after day the customs officials
at this port are making arrests Of
persons attempting to smuggle duti-
able goods into the country, yet the
are persons arriving on every steam
er who think they are smarter than
the officials and can bring in jewelry,
laces, etc, without paying duty on
them. In nearly every case the per-
sons caught in the attempt to snug
gle are wealthy and well able TO pay
the duty upon the things which they
bring into this country. 1t seems
strange that men and women of some
social standing should take the risk
of being arrested and publicly dis
graced for smuggling, rather than
pay the lawful duty upon the jewels
and laces imported by them. Could
it be that these persons are suffer-
ing from "smugglomania," just as
many wealthy women are afflicted
with kleptomania?
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-09-22

A WANT AID IN THE SOURNAL 10
day will turn into money sometDihg
that is worth money-even II "secohu
hand"
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-09-22
FREE BOOK
For Every Living Thing on the Farm
Humphreys Veterinary Specifies.

500 Page Book free, on the Treatment and
Care of Horses, Cattle, Sheep, Dogs,
Hogs and Poultry. also Stable Chart to
hang up, mailed free.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-09-22
otbXds rbos ,.i,,n,, , -,

oth& day. They we're ariving rum
about along Fifth Avehue at break
neck speed, zig-zagging from one curb
to the other and endangering the
lives of pedestrians as we'll as of the
occupants of other vehic es. When
one OF the traffic policemen tried to
arrest them, the young swells made
a desperate fight and not until several
other policemen appeared upon the
scene could the two men be subdued
and handcuffed. 1t was a fortunate
thing for the traffic policemen that
the whole affair was witnessed from
beginning to end by two police mag
istrates, who FASTENED to call up the
magistrate presiding in the night
court and to give himaa detailed ac-
count of the incident. when the two
offenders were brought before the
high court they attempted to save
themselves by charging fhe office"
witt, having assaulted them. In
such cases the magistrates are in
cljhed to give credence to charges of
brutality against policemen, but the
two magistrates who had witnessed
the arrest emphasized the considera-
ton which the officer had shown to
the young men, even when they were
fighting him Under the circumstances
the lies Of the prisoners availed them
not and each was sent to the work
house for thirty days
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-09-22
Auto Versus Horse.
Magistrates Saw Arrest.

We yngag swells, both in state
est lrrt intoxication, caused con-
siderable excitement in the most ia
shionable part of Fifth Avenue the
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-09-22

The question of the disfranchisement
of the negro vote in the Southern
States will receive attention in conf
nection with the question of appor-
tionment The House is even now on
record in favor of an inquiry into this
subject. Under the rules of the
House, where debate is limited, a
measure similar to the Crumpacker
bill of last Congress might be passed
without affordipg the minority much
opportunity to oppose or obstruct. But
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-09-22

Sept, 15-22-29
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-09-10
MAYESVILLE WOODMEAN BAN.
QUIET
Oakland Camp Had Fine Supper and
Entcrtains Many Guests.

Mayesville, Sept 8.-Oakland
Camp. No. PIT, w. O. W., went
themselves one better last night,
when they entertained the town and
community at the banquet board.
The supper was served in the skat-
ing rink, and this large hall was
tastefully arranged for the OCCASION
The w. O. w. are noted for liking
something good ''to tickle the palate"
and in feeding thier friends They
always come out with marked sue
cess when they entertain, and last
nights affair was no exception to the
rule. The spread was prepared by
the women folks of the hop
pers' families and served in picinc
style by them and some of the chop
pers themselves.
The menu consisted of barbecue
pig, chicken, any style, ham, rice,
macarOni pie, bread. cakes, pies, iced
tea and lemonade. 1t was truly a
dred people partook of the supper
and most pleasant social time was
spent around the banquet board.
After supper. Clerk T. J. Bass in
troduced Mr.. Gross, of Charleston,
one of the big" Woodmen, who
in a few well chosen words, intro
duced Mr.. p. H. Stor of Kingstree.
Solicitor Of this circuit and another
big" chopper. Mr. Stoll made a
most impressive and eloquent ad-
dress on "WoOdcraft" He is a bril-
liant. young speaker, and holds the
closest attention Of his audience. He
showed the good points of fraternal-
ism in most happy manner and laid
stress on its benefits to womanhood
Mr.. Stoll's address should be produc
tive of much good in the camp here
and tend to increase it's membership
materially.
The evenings entertainment closed
with some very good jokes, told by
that incompatible joker and general
dispenser of joviality, Mr.. L. I. Par
rott Of Sumter, who is indeed a "big"
WOodman. Mr.. Parrott is always en-
Joyed in Mayesville and last night he
was exceptionally enjoyable
The local choppers have left anoth-
er deep impression on their friends
and another evenings pleasure must
be put down to their credit.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-09-10
NIAYESVILLE.

Mayesville. Sept. THE cotton
gins are humming on all sides now
and the fleecy staple is appearing on
the streets. Within the next week
days. the season will be in full blast
again and the merchants and the
farmers and the pickers Will be I'm
their glory. A large number of seed
buyers will be on the market this
season and competition will be lively.
This has always been a good seed
market.
Politics are not being talked much
hereabouts. Mcleod got nearly the
whole vote here i'm the first primary
and II is hard to tell how the votes
will be divided next week. Feather
stone and Blease each received nine
before. so they have an even start,
anyway. Featherstone probably has
the best chances In this section. how
sver. as Blease never has had many
followers around here.
Mrs. r. c. Haselden and children
of Georgetown. are visiting Mrs. w.
w. Gardner.
Mrs. William Darlington and chill
dren of Society Hin. visited Mrs. r.
A. Chandler. Jr.Q. this week.
Rev III. A. Knox and family have
returned from their vacation spent
ia the mountains of North Carolina.
Miss jamie Bradley has returned
from a visit to Asland. Ga.
Misses Edna and May Brocklngton
ef Manning are visiting Miss Fannie
Chandler.
Mr.. r.. NJ. Stlmson OF Atlanta vis-
He'd friends here last week.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-09-10
STATEBURG.

Stateburg. Sept. 5.-Miss Lee
Moore. after a very pleasant stay on
Sullivan's Island has returned home
after a stay of two or three weeks.
Mr.. Frank p. Burgess left for Man
ming a week ago, where he will buy
cotton during the coming season.
Miss Mamie Richardson of Sum
ter, spent few days with the Misse.
Mooore at "The Oaks" last week.
Mrs. E. N. Frierson, and Miss Bet
tie Frierson, have gone to Tryon, N.
c., where they will spend some time.
Mr.. Willie Mazyck. of Charleston,
is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Scriven
Moore.
Midshipman Harrison Saunders, is
on visit to his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
w. L. Saunders.
Mr.. r. G. Richardson, Jr., spent
few days in Charleston during the
past week.
Mossrs. Singleton and DeSaussure
Moore, are the guest of their aunt,
Mrs. James S. Pickney.
After spending some time with
relatives in Shelton, Mrs. James Pa
gan has returned to the neighbor-
hood.
There was a meeting OF the Wo-
mans Auxiliary. at the residence of
the Misses Burgess, on Tuesday A. NJ,
September 5th, at II o'clock.
Miss Elise Brock, who has been
visiting the Misses Frierson at "Cher-
ry Vale" has returned home.
After week Of almost continuous
rain, the farmers are making the
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-09-10
WIsACKY.

We have been having rains the past
week which was very much needed.
but came too late TO be of much
benefit to all the cotton. but a great
help to peas. potatoes. and fall gar
dens
Cotton Is opening slowy; few
farmers have begun picking. and a
few bales have been ginned.
Mr.. M. l.. williams has a very sick
horse and we have fears II Is a case
OF gianders. We hope the vetepa-
rian will soon come and diagnose the
case.
Mrs. Eva Smith. of Bishopvile, and
Master Harry. spent yesterday with
relatives here.
Miss Maud williams spent last
week with Mrs. James English. who
gave her a delightful party during
her visit. and the young folks had =
happy time.
The ladies Of the Missionary So
ciety OF the Presbyterian church OF
Bishopville met at the home Of Mrs.
M. l.. Williams last Tuesday after
noon and transacted their business.
after which refreshments were serv-
cd.
Mrs. X. j. Williams spent last week
I'm 3ishopville with her daughter.
Mrs. w. II. Shirer. who was very sick,
bur under the skilful treatment of
Drs. Afford and Jennings. she is much
improved.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-09-10

Mr.. j. K. Richbourg has gone to
Columbia.
The health Is very good.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-09-10

they have experienced for years. The
seasons have changed greatly in the
last few years, for the worse am
sorry to say. 1t is alomst impos-
sible to work a fall crop in the last
few years for the wet.
The potato crop is the poorest in
many years. Too wet is the cause.
Peas look all right and will make IA
good crop.
Rev. II. l.. Cole has gone to Glenn
Springs and Mrs. Cole and children
have gone to Columbia to visit
friends.
On the first Saturday in October
Swift Creek church will be re-organ-
lied by electing a full set of officers.
history Of the church will be read
and some addresses made. Eminent
ministers will be invited to speak and
preach. The occasion promises 20
be intensely interesting. The public
is cordially invited to be present. The
meeting viii continue throughout
Sunday.
Rev. S. 3. Hatfield informs me he
had a fine meeting at New Hope
church, which closed last Friday.
Misses Jaunita and Maize Mcleod
are visiting relatives in Columbia.
Quite a number of people from this
section will attend the big barbecue
In Camden on the 18th inst. in honor
of the completion Of the new river
bridge. 1t is fine structure and re-
fleets great credit on Kershaw coun-
ty. Since the bridge was washed away
some years ago the trade Of West
Wateree has largely drifted to other
places. 1t is hoped since connection
has been reinstated between the two
sections by a fine bridge this trade
will come back to Camden and help
build up this historic old town, and
the birth place of many noble men,
eminent in war and the history of
our State.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-09-10
DARK CORNER.

Dark Corner, Sept. S.-I will now
try and write a line or two for the
Watchman and Southron.
We are having as warm weather as
| ever saw for this time of year.
Picking cotton is now on. | hear of
and l guess the gins will soon be run
ming on full time.
Peas have improved, but this hot
weather is not doing them any good.
Sweet potatoes are growing nicely.
ScuppernOng grapes seem to be
rather scarce hereabouts, so ! don't
think there will be any one taken up
for making and storing wine this fall.
Have the grape vines joined the pro-
hibition movement and intend to give
us Statewide prohibition? The cleo
tion at the Manchester club on the
3Oth ult, did not pass off very quiet
ly. as some men who had been in
the habit Of voting with said club
whose names had been omitted or lost
off the roll, presented themselves to
vote. The old man w. ]. AJrlis. who
vote. The old man w. j. Ardis. who
was chairman OF the managers for
that day objected to their voting on
the grounds that they were not en-
titled to vote as their names did not
appear on the roll of the club, at
which some Of the other voters want
ed TO take the old man Ardis out
nut ne stood his ground and contend
ed for law according to instruct
oi the Democratic party governing
primary elections, and at last the re-
Jected voters We're allowed to vote
over the protest of old man Ardis. He
wrote to the county chairman, ]. III,
clifton, and the members of the ex-
ecutive committee on the 31st. stat
ing that he (Ardis) was willing to
appear before the committee and
make his statement, but has no,
heard anything from his letter. so far.
All he wishes to do is his duty in q
living or dying manner: believing
that anything that is worth doing
should be done in accordance with in
structions.
Mr.. Lawrence Griffin, formerly Of
fanola, bit now of Harvins S. c..
visited at the "SycamOre" last Sat-
urday night
Mr.. j. .. Johnstone. of Ramsey
spent last Sunday with w. r. Kolb.
NO sickness to report at this time
by old
II Nv
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-09-10
EGYPT.

Egypt, Sept. 6.-we are having an
abundance of rain at this tirne. crop.
are looking well. but a fun crop will
not be gathered. Cotton Is very slow
about opening.
Mr.. A. y. White was in Camden
yesterday.
Mr.. Bert Zetroner has returned 10
hts home at Rochelle. Fla. after
spending several weeks in Egypt.
Miss Irene Weldon is spending the
week wit! relatives at Herlot.
The election passed off quietly al
this place. The question as 10 the
next Governor Is still before the pso-
pie and II Is now for them TO show
how they stand.
Little Alma PEBBLES is much hot
ter. after sevral weeks illness.
Mr.. w. T. Mcleod has gone 10
Bishopville today.
Dr. $. G. Britton Is building q new
gin house: nc will be ready for work
On a few days.
Mr.. j. II. Mcleod spent Saturday
in Camden
Mrs j. g. Mcleod has gone to
wtnnsborO for a few days.
The new church at Smithville will
he completed within the next few
weeks
Mr.. Charlie McKaskiu spent q
few days OF last week In Columbia.
Rev. II. T.. Sharp spent last night
In Egypt
Mrs r. q. Pebbles and Miss Min
nic Gricr viii leave tomorrow for r.
few days visit 10 friends at Fort Min.
&. G.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-09-10
SMTTHyULE.

Smithville. Sept. 6.-We are hav-
ing a superabundance of rain, which
has put the finishing touch to cotton.
Rev. B. NJ. Robertson. of Lamar.
spent day or two of last week with
his mother enroute to Spartanburg
to attend the preachers institute.
The Misses Birdie and Muriel Hat
field, of Sumter, are visiting relatives
at Pisgah.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Dorrity, of Ionia,
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. w.
n. Dunlop at Mock Orange"
Miss Jane Privett spent Monday at
The Pines"
on Friday night, September 9th,
there will be a box supper at the
residence OF Mr.. T. NJ. Bradley, for
the benefit Of st. Johns church.
Mrs. b. M. Robertson and chill
dren, Of Lamar. are visiting relatives
here.
Mrs. Joel f. Davis and little sons
are visiting her mother, Mrs. Sallie
Robertson.
Miss Jane Privett has returned
home after spending several days
with Mrs. T. c. Robertson at Hill
wood"
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COUNTY Correspondence.
uEwsY LETTERS FROM OUR sPE-
CIAL CORRESPONDENTS.
ffems OF Interest From all Parts OF
sumter and Adjoining Counties.

NOTICE TO CORRESPONDENTS.
Mail your letters 80 that they will
reach this office not later than Mon
Gay when intended for Wednesdays
paper and not later than Thursday
for Saturdays issue. This. of course.
applies only to regular correspond
snce. In case OF itons of unusual
news value. send In Immediately by
mail. telephone or telegraph. Such
news stories are acceptable up to the
hour of going to press. Wednesdays
paper is printed Tuesday afternoon
and Saturdays paper Friday after
neon
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-09-10
ROCKY BLUFF.

Rocky Bluff, Sept. S.--We are now
having the warmest weather the
writer has ever experienced at this
time Of the year. Monday, Tuesday
and Wednesday of this week were a..
hot days as have been this year.
Cotton is opening right fast now
but very little has been gathered
yet.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Geddings of
Wedgetield, spent last Friday ana
Saturday with their daughter, Mrs.
r. r. Ardis.
Rev S. Hatfield and little son
Harold,and Mrs. G. S. Baker, and lit e.
tie daughter. Carrie. of Pisgah, spent
Saturday night at Mr.. w. f. Bakers
Mr.. Johnson White and family,
spent Saturday night at Mr.. j. X.
Whites and Sunday with Mr.. T..
Mitchell.
Mr.. Author Hatfield spent Satur-
day with his TAOINeNNeNN
daJ night and Sunday with his father,
Mr. Is. f.. Hatfield in the Concord
section.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. F.. Barfield and
little daughter. Inez, spent Sunday
with Mr. Fred Broadway at Oswego.
Rev. :. B. Hatfield and little son.
Baker spent Sunday with Mr.. j. J.
Hatfield.
Mr.. w. r. Wells and family spent
Sunday at Privateer with relatives.
Mr.. w. f. Baker and his mother
| Mrs. G. S. Baker. spent Sunday with
| Mr.. b. f.. Hatfield.
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. Il. Josey and son.
Charlie, spent Sunday afternoon with
J Mr.. j. l.. Mcleod.
Rev. S. Il. Hatefld seDtn Sunday
night with Mr.. J. l.. Mcleod.
Mrs. II. II. Ardis and children
spent Tuesday with Mrs. w. T.. Ia.
ker.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-09-10

1T is estimated that the bull lead
ers. Hayne, Brown and Scales, have
cleaned up s15,OOO,OOO as net profit.
and that the gain to Southern cotton
farmers as the result of the bull CAM
paign Is not less than 5000, 900, 900.
-Yorkville Enquirer.