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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-10-05
CIVIL SERVICE IN POSTOFFICE
Taft to Take 1922 Jobs Out Of Poll.
tics,

Washington, Sept. 27.-As a result
OF the cabinet sessions which are TN
progress In the white house it was
announced today that President Taft
would issue probably tomorrow, an
order placing approximately 5000
assistant postmasters In the United
states under the protection of the
civil service law and taking them en-
tirely out Of politics. It also was
said that the president would recon-
mend to congress this fall that all
second and third class postmasters be
placed under the civil service rules.
BY the order to be issued some
1922 assistant postmasters will be af-
fected. If the recommendations as
to second and third class postmasters
are adopted by congress 7,19S addi-
tional postmasters will be placed un-
der civil service regulations.
POSTMASTER General Hitchcock
made the recommendations to Presi-
dent Taft both as to the assistant
postmasters and to the officials of the
second and third class. It Is part
OF the postmaster generals scheme to
put the postal establishment on a
business basis and to make II self
supporting.
Estimates from the various depart
ments for the coming fiscal year oc-
| cupied the attention Of the cabinet to-
day. President Taft's advisors also
went over with him the speech he Is
to deliver at the banquet Of the Ma
tional Leauge OF Republican clubs in
New York on Saturday night.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-10-05

cit is in time OF sudden mishap or
accident that Chamberlain's Liniment
can be relied upon to take the place
" the family doctor. who cannot al.
ways be found at the moment Then
u Is that Chamberlain's Liniment Is
never found wanting. In cases of
sprains, cuts. wounds and bruises
Chamberlain's Liniment takes out
the soreness and drives away the
pain. Sold by w. w. Sibert.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-10-05
Kills n Murderer

"A mercilcss murderer is Appendix
citis with many victims But DR.
Kings New Life Pills kill it by pre-.
Vention. They gently stimulate
stomach. liver and bowels. prevent
ing that clogging that invites appendi-
citis, curing Constipation, Headache
Biliousness, Chills. 25 cents at ST.
berts Drug Store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-10-05
Members OF Commission.
The Jewish New Year.

From The Daily Item, Sept. 80
On Monday evening Oct. 3rd will
be ushered in, and on Tuesday. Oct.
4th the Jewish people all the world
over will celebrate the New Years
day Of the year 5671 a. m. The Jew.
ish New Years day. unlike that OF
all other religions falls on the first
day of the seventh month in the
Hebrew calendar year, and Is a SOL
emn and holy season. 1t occurs in
the fall Of the year to suggest that
as the autumn season, showing the
diminution of life In physical nature
touches the deeper chords along the
harpstrings of the human heart and
awakens serious thought In the
minds OF men; even 80 the New
Years day is solemn season calcu-
lated to stir the heart and conscience
to a fuller recognition Of life's true
end and aim. 1t is to bring home to
the Jew the truth Of the rapid flight
of time. to remind him that he Is
but stranger and a sojourner here
on earth, and to admonish him that
as the stirring scenes Of the physical
life gradually recede there shall open
to him broad and beautiful vistas of
the spiritual life. Thus the New
Year In Israel Is a holy day devoted
TO the needs Of the soul which longs
for God and seeks to live In His pres
ence the high and holy life. It is a
day Of chastened memories. Of high
endeavor and of holy aspirations; a
day for self amendments and recon-
ciliation with God and man. In
keeping with the solemn significance
OF the New Years day, the service Of
the Synagogue Is beautiful indeed
and soul-inspiring. The devotions of
the Temple on this day are touch
Ing even as they are heart winning.
For this reason, no doubt the Jew
ish people everywhere-no matter
what their condition may be-on
this day come flocking to the Syna-
gogue to unite as one family in wor-
shipping the God Of their fathers.
who ruleth in time and all eternity.
In the Temple on Church Street,
New Years services will be held OH
Monday evening ut 8 o'clock, and OH
Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock. DR..
Klein will preach both evening and
morning.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-10-05

VI Wish all might know of the
benefit / received from your Folsv's
Kidney Remedy" says |. N. Regan.
Farmer, Mo. His kidneys and blad-
uer gave MIN SO much pain. misery
ana annoyance, he could not work,
nor s.eep. He says Foley's Kidney
hemcdy completely cured him. Sold
by Sibcrts Drug Store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-10-05
LSYl UM CAMalSFlas HfFr2
A LARGE TRACT Is WAN TI.y ruit
SITE.
About 100000 Available for 1V0r,..
Report Made 10 the General As.
scmb!y.

Columl la Sept 3O.-The asylum
commission will meet here today
when site for an additional institu-
ton will lie selected The site Is to
contain not less than 1000 acres and
not more than 5000 acres. The
price to lie paid for the site Is not
specified. There are six sites to be
considered. Several days ago DR..
j. w. Babcock, the superintendent OF
the State Hospital for the Insan ne.
said that he did not believe that the
commission would adjourn the meet
Ing until the site had been definitely
fixed
The sum Of 100000 has been Set
aside by the sinking fund commission
to be used by the members Of the
asylum commission in carrying out
the work specified in the concurrent
resolution by the last general assem-
bly,.
Members OF Commission.
The members of the asylum COM
mission are: DR.. J. w. Babcock, su-
perintendent Of the State Hospital for
the Insane: DR.. Robert Wilson, Jr..
Charleston. chairman Of the State
board Of health: Former Judge r. 0.
Purdy. Sumter; Leroy Springs. Lam
caster. and George B. Cromer. New
berry.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-10-05

Wealth Is an imperious mistress;
she requires the whole heart and life
OF man.-Laboulare.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-09-26

New Orleans, La, September 20
This week, according to indications,
the cotton market will be marked by
a general tendency to avoid increas-
ing commitments on either side be-
cause OF the approach of the last
report on condition of the season and
what is considered TO be really the
first report on ginning. Both of these
reports will be issued on Monday OF
next week and the trade will attempt
to discount them this week.
The report on condition will cause
more or less dispute until all the pri-
vate bureaus have been heard from.
The majority of bulls believe in a
loss of over five points from the con-
dltion figures of last month, which
were 72:1, but the bears are not will
ing to grant loss of more than three
points. So far as the ginning report
is concerned the season is not far
interest to be taken in it. The sea-
son has been so forward in Texas and
so backward in other parts of the
cotton belt that the average trader
finds it hard to form an opinion as to
what the report will show. Opinion
may be crystallized by the reports
from some of the reliable private bur-
eaus.
If the news that was received at
the end of last week is true the mar
ket will hear little more about the
labor disputes, in Lancashire. This
feature of the situation dominated the
market for a while last week. but
if, as claimed, the men are willing to
arbitrate their grievances, the lock-
out that has been called will undoubt-1
eddy never be put into effect. and the
market will cease to have any inter-
est in the dispute. II is also declared
that the bills of lading question is no
longer an important factor. If this.
is the case, there is no longer any
danger that cotton will be tied up at
the ports to become a weight upon
the market. Should this become the
general belief this week, 1t is prob
able that some little buying for long
account of strong character will re-
suit,
The Texas crop will be watched very
closely this week, for there are signs
that the crop in some counties is
becoming exhausted Such exhaustion
would result In a smaller movement
to some marketing centres. the news
of which would Immediately be wired
all over the cotton world.
The weather map will be watched
for signs Of colder nights. 1t will be
too early for severe frosts. even in
the northern portions Of the belt, but
not too early for nights cold enough
to check the growth of the plant to
some degree. If colder weather is ex-
perienced 1t will be regarded as I'm
portant because large portion of
the cotton region has crops that are
late and naturally demand favorable
growing weather.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-09-26

OF early revival of active demand for
steel products. owing to the influential
part played by the necessities Of the
railroads on the activities in that trade.
The uneasiness felt over the steel
trade position was manifest In the per-
sistent reports OF intended cuts In steel
prices. The denia1s of these reports
from official sources failed to reas.
sure sentiment, although they wete
accomplished by expressions of en-.
enlargement over trade prospects.
The copper trade position had Its part
IN complaining the view Of the metal
trade situation. The heavy surplus
Of copper stocks adds to the burden
OF a diminishing demand with trade
contraction.
The benefit OF the improving money
situation was obscured to some extent
by the uncertainties hanging about
these factors The money position It,
self was complicated by the dsap
pointment OF the hopes Of an agree
ment with foreign bankers over tho
methods OF financing the cotton es-
ports. The .nsistence on guarantee Of
cotton bills of lading by American
bankers which was reiterated by tho
bankers conference in London, unless
modified will necessitate the financing
OF exports NY the American banks and
will almost certainly involve money
stringency. Hope is still retained that
a compromise will be secured. The
domestic market, meanwhile, remains
easy. Precautionary loans made III
anticipation Of scarcity are re-offered
in the market. The bond market has
felt the benefit of surplus accumula-
tions in the money market
Crop news has been favorable, but
has had little Immediate influence
a.. etoaI, VII
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-09-26
STOCK VALUES DEPEND
ON RAILROAD RATES

New York, September 25.--Light was
thrown on the points about which soli-
citude is felt in the speculation in
stocks by the action OF the stock mar
ket last week in response to sundry
news DEVELOPMENTS. For instance de-
mand vas enlivened and prices rose
briskly when bulletins announced that
master in chancery for the Federal
Circuit Court had reported against the
validity of The Minnesota railroad law
on the ground that the prescribed rail-.
read rates were conf1scatory and also
an interference with interstate COM
merce. The relapse in prices when 1t
was seen that too sweeping conclu ,
sions had been drawn from this case
was no less insignificant of the inn
portance attached to the subject That
fact was corroborated also by the in
fuence on the relapse of the opinions
expressed by Commissioner Lane IN
the railroad rate hearing at Chicago
in opposition to increases in freight
charges by the railroads The idea
became prevalent that the meetings OF
the cabinet at Washington this week
would decide on formulated policy
for the entertainment Of reasonable
railroad rates that might be fraugnt
with deep consequences to the rail-
roads of the country.
The speculative element in stocks Is
imbued with conviction that the
course of values Of shares In railroad
companies is wrapped up with the form
to be taken by the railroad rate de.
clsion by the Interstate Commerce Com.
mission. A corollary Of this Is the
belief that RAILROAD expenditures are
to be held up pending this decision
and are to be shaped in accordance
with its final determination. In this
condition there is seen little promise
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-09-26

New York, September 25.--Domestic
wheat markets were narrow early IN
the week The slow and circumscribed
action was puzzling to many dealers,
although generally ascribed to the
quietude in speculative circles. The
volume of business was not sufficiently
large to swing the market far in either
direction. There were many conflict
ing Influences, but none of them poten-
tial enough to dominate the situation,
although there was stronger feeling
at one time, which was almost wholly
attributed to encouraging cable adj
Yices, European markets, and especially
Paris being influenced by lower estt-
mate from an authentic source respect
ing the yield in France. which was
placed at 246,4o0,000 bushels, against
59,2l6,000 bushels last year while the
import requirements were placed at
s3,0oo,00O bushels, irrespective of the
lmportations from North Africa. This
Is the lowest estimate of an authentic
character, and brought conviction to
many conservative traders, who had
hitherto been skeptical respecting the
French damage reports.
European Demand.
Conservative dealers had not thought
that France would need to import even
10000, 900 bushels. The shortage there
will not be felt so keenly until after
The old reserves have been partly con-
sumed. Consequently there were many
well informed exporters who anticipate
larger business for shipment 10
France after a few weeks. The firm
ness abroad was partly ascrihed to the
smaller worlds exports and reports of
lighter offerings for forward shipment
from Russia. Covering in our markets
was prompted by the light increase in
the visible supply, 1,322,ooo bushels,
against 2,5s4.0oo year ago.
This confirmed recent reports re-
speoting lighter deliveries by farmers
at country stations. Because of the
diminishing movement here and abroad,
the increase In the worlds available
supply was smaller than expected.
5,115,0oo bushels. against 7,6s9,oo0 a
year ago. The influences described
were largely counterbalanced, however,
by the continued fine weather In the
corn belt, where the temperature was
decidedly high for the season. Conse-
quently it was the consensus that the
crop had made wonderfully good pro-
gress. and it was asserted by several
excellent authorities that, barring heavy
frost and protracted rains within a
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-09-26


assured.
Late Irrcgulnrity.
There was much irregularity and un-
settlement late In the week. but as a
rule variations were still narrow.
Trading was inactive, and chiefly con-
sisted of seaiping for quick and small
profits. Apparently there was not
enough doing among big professionals
to force prices far either way. The
restricted action suggested that almost
every one was waiting for an impulse.
Evidently prevailing influences We're
not considered sufficiently important to
justify large dealings. 1t seems. clear
that traders were not in accord as to
the Importance of the shortage in the
French crop. The official report, which
was issued late In the week, Indicated
a slightly larger yield than had been
expected, namely, 264.0O0,000 bushels.
Still many think that perhaps the loss
there has been discounted. AT least.
the report attracted only brief atten-
ton.
There was, however. fractional
rise. in sympathy with encouraging ca
bles, accompanied by reports that
France was buying cargoes off-coast
and on passage and had bought 10000
bushels at Portland. Ore. This was
partly prompted. it was asserted, by
the inferior quality of much of the Rus
sian wheat received. Unfortunately.
the export demanded on this coast has
been decidedly disappointing, embrac-
ing only moderate quantities of Mani
toba or durum. This was surprising.
in view OF the seeming cheapness OF
soft winter wheat. q
Decline in Corn Prices.
In the corn market prices fell rapidly
early in the week, under heavy offer
ings, prompted partly by abundant re-
ceipts, but mainly by the remarkably
fine weather West and the resultant
improved crop outlook. Most Of the
time summer heat prevailed practically
all over the belt while there was vir-
tually no rain. Hence the crop was
able to make highly gratifying progress
toward maturity. Advices from nu-
merous reliable sources suggested that
in many places the grain was almost
ripe enough to cut, while In other sec
tions only few more days were need
ed to make 1t safe from frost damage.
This created much enthusiasm. as 1t
was imagined that all signs pointed to
la yield of almost 3.ooo.ooo.ooO bushels.
the largest on record.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-09-26
R0CKSCOMEFROM
MOUTH OF CHILD.
Strange Case in Winston Which
Battles Medical and Den
tai Fraternities.
Ispecialto The NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

lspecialto The s-Dispatch.l
Winston-Salem, N. C., September Is.
The dental and medical fraternities
of this city are bafled over q rhe-
nomena Five weeks ago the ten-year-
old daughter OF Will Green, respec-
table colored man, living In East
Winston, was attacked with expec-
toration of rocks. which came from
the teeth. Upon examination 1t was
found that on both sides Of tne Jaw
her teeth were badly decayed, and
that small rock formations were eject
ed from these cavities. The girls
and colored physicians were consulted.
but they could give no explanation OF
the phenomena. The girl was taken to
the office OF the leading dentist. While
seated in the operating chair the girl
began to eject these rocks, some OF
them about the size of small pea,
and though the mouth was washed
out and thoroughly scrutlnized, and
the child's hands held In her lap these
rocks continued to appear.
Perhaps dozen of these fliuty sub
stances have appeared since Monday.
and altogether there is In the posses
sion OF the medical and dental ira
ternities of the city more than two
dozen OF them. The election cones
upon the child without apparent pain,
though she does sometime complain
of a slight toothache, nor Is it con-
slant, one or two days frequently
passing without rock coming from
the teeth: then again several may
pass from her In an hour. Several
were sent to the State Chemist 10
day for positive analysis. The con-
stttution OF the particles is entirely
different from the bone OF the teeth,
SO that 1t cannot be surmised that IL
is the breaking of particles of the
decayed teeth. but they have the ap-
pearance Of small pieces of flint. Many
of them are sharp. While others are
cubular.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-09-26
DRY GOODS REVIEW

New York, September 25.-Reports
from the dry goods trade In agrtoul-
tural sections speak of a steady trade
in cotton goods and this is reflected
in filling in orders for quick ship
ment sent into the primary markets
But the demand is still far from be-
Ing broad on don,estics and staples
for Immediate CONSUMPTION and selling
agents are finding great difficulty in
getting prices in accord with the costs
OF production. During the week 1t
was announced that all lines of dress
ginghams made by the Amoskeag
Company for spring had been sold up
ard withdrawn Other lines on these
goods are also we'll conditioned. The
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-09-26
IF YOU ACT
PROMPTLY
You Can Buy Shares
in This Richmond
Company.
OFFICERS:
E. Joseph A. White, President.

: DIR. Joseph A. White, President.
l.. o. Miller, Treasurer.
j S. H. Bowman, General .aIunnser.
. The Virginia Taxf Service Company
Ine) is Virginia ad dnn eorp oor cap
IS per cent. guaranteed cumulative
preferred and $4,000 common. Voting
sower is equal
lreciate the fact that to be perrna-
pmbine all OF the advantageous fea-
ares that may be possibly utilized in
7axlcab service. and during the past
rw months the various details of the
Always having in view the avoidance
II mistakes that have been made by
soneer companies in the business.
e Not only have the plans OF the Or
lanization been drawn with the great
ST care, and contracts for the best
lands secured ,but we have also con-
:.acted for cabs that we believe the
cry best for the situation. Fifteen
s,xicabs will be delivered october 25th,
I'D service will begin November !,
BIO.
tFor successful and permanent oper-
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aere must be a sound basis. hence our
Tst important step of securing con-
,acts with the hotels-an asset upon
hitch we can at once determine our
psition.
The following hotels have signed
,ye-year contracts with this company
j handle all their business between
1ilroad stations and hotels and to
Yemises: The Richmond, The Jeffer-
Tn, The Lexington, Murphy's
iRichmond demands an adequate taxi
atryice, The visitor at your gate Cor
nom there are thousands) asks tor
t the hotels are supporting the stu
oion without a dissenting vote; the
1ibs, theatres, social and shopping in
arrests will all welcome we'll man
ted service.
.Mr. Samuel Fl. Bowman, 100 we'll
aown in the minds of the travelling
Id business public (far beyond his
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III have management OF the company,
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EST responsive, polite service TO the
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vidends to the investor.
Richmond, Va, september co. 1910
/, Whom 1t May Concern;
Xxi Service Company Inc.) has APP
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,aith -ank Building. Richmond, Va,
Il authorized and exclusive broker for
IL sale of It's securities, and under
Us appointment Mr.. Purcell has fun
,thority TO sell and deliver the STOCK
Z this company.
In this connection l bespeak the due
nsideration OF my friends and ac-
saintances. with my personal assur-
Ice to them that | shall use every
Geayor to direct the affairs of this
napany on a successtul and profit
le basis S. III. BOWMAN,
General Manager
There is being offered for sale. for a
lited time, Treasury shares OF the 7
4 cent preferred cumulative stock.
50 terms of sale are $40 per share
y the preferred, and until further
tice bonus OF one-half share or
nmon stock Will be given with each
are Of preferred sold.
Make your reservations early 10 j.
Purcell. Room 2o& Commonwealth
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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-09-26
AWAITING
COTTON REPORTS

announcement Of the American Print
ing Company to the effect that it will
offer a subcount print at 1-2 cents,
and that it's works will resume opera
lions after another weeks idleness,
was feature of Importance.
Mills are generally sdow In resum-
ing operations, and 1t is announced
that Southern mills will curtail one
week in October.
That retail and jobbing stocks at a
low level Is the general belief and
manufacturers hope that when the
scarcity of cloths is apparent to re-
tailers. that the demand will broaden
and prices will rise. The disposition
to look for low cotton is not general
in the Eastern section OF the coun-
try among either manufacturers or
selling agents
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-09-26

takings estimated at $4,000 bales,
against 100000 last year, there is an
indicated increase in the visible supply
this week Of about $4,000 bales on
the weeks movement OF the crop into
sight. against an increase OF about
$4,000 last week and an increase OF
$4,000 for this week last year.
increasing Movement of the Crop.
The movement Of the crop from
plantations has not become general all
over the belt, from the 1ateness OF the
season by two to three weeks in the
Atlantic States and the Mississippi VAL
ley and Gulf States. This movement,
however, should get under SUFFICIENT
Roadway by the middle of October to