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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-08-24
PREPARE FOR COLD SNAP
At Least. Weather Bureau Predicts
Lower Temperatures.

Washington, Aug. 21.-Chilly wea-
ther is on it's way, according to the
general forecast for the coming week.
issued by Prof. Willis L. Moore. chief
Of the weather bureau. The chilly
wave will begin it's sweep across the
country the middle of the week start
ing from the Northwestern States
reaching the Atlantic coast by Fri
day or Saturday. Its appearance will
be rendered the more dsagreeable bv
reason of the fact that it will be pre-
ceeded by moderately warm weather
so that the drop will be the more Sc
Nerely felt. AS a result Of the sud-
den change there will be almost con-
tinuous showers in the Southea stern
States. During last week tempara-
lures slightly below normal ruled
throughout the country, and there
were liz 1T frosts in the extreme
Northwest.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-08-24
GLASS WAS EASY.
Stolen Machine and Goes Through
Wind Shield.

Lancaster. Aug. 21-Paul Terry, a
small negro hoy. son of 2 preacher,
got into trouble here yesterday af-
ternoon. He Went TO HaIpers gar
age and, upon false represent atoms,
got possession OF a handsome 2uto-
mobile belonging 10 the Gregory
Hood company and started. as he had
previously told a companion ne in
tended doing. to the city If Wash
ington. After speeding for about two
miles out of town he lost control of
the machine. which -,laly dashed
into a bank on the side Of the road.
The car was seriously damaged, two
tires being torn off and one or both
wheels bent. AS the car struck the
bank the boy was hurled through
the glass wind shield landing some
distance ahead Of the machine. He
escaped injury, however, strange to
say. not even being scratched hv the
broken glass. lie was tried before
Magistrate Caskey in ;he evening
convicted and sent to The chaingang
for 80 days.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-08-24
A SEA OF FIRE.
FOREST FIRES SWEEP WITH RE
LENTLESS FURY OVER VAST
AREA.
Towns Wiped Ont and Many Perish
Flames Sweep Over Great Distance
and Surprise Sleepcrs Driving
Them Almost Naked From Their
Homes.

Spokane, Wash, Aus. 21.-A Wal
lace special says that the wind has
gone down and at 10 o'clock fires
around Wallace seem to have died
down. The blaze at Mullian is re-
ported under control. A bad blaze
is raging above Burke, but will not
reach the town.
Daylight this morning showed that
Imminent danger of this city's de-
struction had passed, but it brought
also confirmation of losses which,
We're only rumored last night. At
least two died in the city fire, John
j. Boyd, a pioneer of the Couer
d'~Alene and an unidentified man or
woman incinerated in the Michigan
hotel. Only the skull of the latter
was found in the ruins this morning
OF the fire fighting forces an ac-
curate toll of the dead and wounded
is unavailable, but the known dead
number "a; the total injured 25 in
addition to 10 blinded by smoke.
1t is estimated that the loss in the
city is about s1,OOO,OOO. The entire
eastern section from Eleventh. street
to Canteen is destroyed with no traces
of residences on the hill side. About
$50 residences and many small, busi-
ness places, Providence hospital and
the Federal Land company bill mills
are the only buildings saved in the
east end.
The forest supervisor reports that
the entire country between Wallace
and the st. John river is swept prac-
tically clean and that the loss of tim
ber is stupendous. Fires between
Burke and Mullian threaten both
towns tonight and many women and
children are being sent away.
With daylight a relief expedition
will be organized to go to Placer and
/ Big Creek where the fire fighters
camps are located. These men have
been scattered over the country by
the flames. At War Eagle tunnel, near
Wallace, six dead were found and
two were badly burned Five of the
dead in the tunnel had sought re-
fuge. They lay with their faces down
in the water, covered with wet rags
and blankets and had died partly
from the flames and partly from suf-
location. The injured were relieved
by temporary dressing and were
brought to the hospitals.
At Big Creek II dead were recov-
cred, two injured and three others
were completely blinded. One fire
tighter was found dead near Mullian
and 16 who were more or less Sc
riously burned. A Pine Creek three
are dead, five blinded and five other
wise injured.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-08-24
NEGRO GAMBLERS FINED.
Ten Sentenced BY The Recorder To
Pay Fines This Morning.

From the Daily Item, August 22.
Every dog has day" is an old, and
some say a true saying. anyway the
gamblers certainly had their day in
the Recorders court today, twelve
being before f'hizzoner." charged
with gambling and ten of the twelve
being found guilty and sentenced to
pay fines.
Nathan DesSausare. Henry Noble,
Hamp Auld, Geo. Brown, Richard
FORD John Johnson and Fed Nc
Clure all plead guilty and were each
sentenced TO pay a fine Of SIS or serve
thirty days on the chain gang.
Boozier Dozier. James Wilson.
Thos, Wilson Porter. and Julian
Rhame. all through their attorney G..
Capers Smith, Esq. plead not guilty.
but excepting James Wilson and
Julian Rhame who were acquitted
they were sentened to pay SIS hna
each.
Willie Richardson. up for disturb
ing the peace. was sentenced TO nav
a fine OF IS.
Richard Ford, carrying conceal
ed weapon. viz. a pistol. was sentenc-
I'd to pay n fine of SIS and to forfeit
the pistol.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-08-24

Missoula, Mont. Aug. 21.-Merci-
lessly and relentlessly the forest fires
in western Montana and Idaho are
sweeping over vast area, driving
hundreds of fugitives before them.
destroying small settlements and wip-
ing out of existence millions of dol
lars worth of property.
The situation tonight is more Sc
rious than the early morning except
as to Wallace, Idaho, where it is be-
lieved nearly half of the city will
be saved. Communication with Wal
lace to the west has been possible at
intervals today but eastward it is en-
tirely cut off. 1t is known that the
entire east half of the town above
Seventh street has been burned.
West Of that a hard fight is being
amde and with an Improvement in
the water supply there is more chance
that the flames may be driven back.
For few minutes this afternoon the
Daily Muscular representative at
Wallace had a wire. He summarized
the situation as follows:
Thirteen lives lost; property loss
$1,O00,0O0; fire still threatening.
Bad to Worse.
Elsewhere in the fire zone the sit
uation has gone from bad to worse
today. The most serious incident is
reported late this afternoon from St.
Coe county, where $50 men engaged
in the forestry service are missing and
1T Is feared they have been burned to
death.
When the fire approached the camp
where there We're 200 men. two or
three fire fighters took a horse and,
riding the animal to death, rode from
the camp and ordered a party which
penetrated the fire line to Bird creek.
Eighteen Of the men wero found in
the water, where they had gone for
safety ana were unharmed. From
tho remaining 1SO men no word has
been received. \ relief train. well
equipped with pack animals, has been
ordered, carrying provisions and hos
pital supplies and will endeavor to
get through the fire.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-08-24

Columbia, Aug. 19.-An official
notification from the office of Com
missioner Watson late this afternoon
marks the beginning of the first prose-
cution under the Feed Inspection Act
A. M. Hayes, a prominent merchant
or Greenville, was notified that for
an alleged assault upon Inspector J.
S. Spigner, of the feed inspection de-
partment, Solicitor Bonham would be
called upon to prosecute him under
the Act. There are four separate
counts, under each of which the pen
atty ranges from $50 to 5000. The
affidavits have been forwarded to
Solicitor Bonham, who, under the
law, has thirty days in which to bring
the prosecution.
The assault upon the inspector is
alleged to have been unprovoked and
to have occurred Tuesday.
1t is stated that the trouble arose
when the inspector was defied to issue
hold up order on some grain at the
store of Mr.. Hayes
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-08-24
HELD FOR BEATING BOARD.
Maa and Wife I'm Jail Charged with
Beating Board Bills at Columbia
and sumter Respectively.

\ From the Daily Item. August %.
]. G. Clinton and Mrs. j. Clinton.
alias Miss $. NJ. Bobbltt. are both in
Jail In this city. Clinton being charg-
ed with beating a board bill at Co
lumbia and his wife being charged
with the same thing in this city.
Mrs. Clinton. IL seems. came to this
city and put up at the Hotel Sumter,
where II is said. she received several
kilograms addressed to Miss S. NJ.
Bobbitt."
Clinton, II appears went to Colum-
bia where he put up at a hotel there,
failing to pay his board bill upon leav-
ing.
He then came on TO this city where
he was nabbed and lodged In Jail at
the request Of the authorities In Co
lumbia. His wife meanwhile had de.
cided to leave the hotel here. which
she did secretely. taking her personal
effects with her. and without paying
her board bill.
She was located yesterday in Cam
den. TO which city Deputy Sheriff
Sykes proceeded Immediately to go
in an automobile I'm order 10 arrest
her. Her husband. however. who it
will be remembered was in jail here,
induced yailer owens to let him use
N<<. "A z,..,,i,., "A ,,,.,,.,oo.,,c,
Ifi.e ls4sss% .si'.' ''1rn % de-. 'sss.'ss
Clinton then phoned his wife at
the hotel In Camden that the officers
were after her, and to leave inn
mediately for Florence or some other
city until he could rejoin her.
Meanwhile Deputy Sheriff Sykes
had reached Camden. and saw a wo-
man whom he recognized to be the
one wanted, sitting on the piazza of
the hotel.
Before arresting her however. he
was compelled to have his warrant
countersigned by the Magistrate at
that city. and when he got back 10
the hotel his prisoner was gone.
He Immediately instituted a search.
and found her preparing TO leave
town In a touring car with a Flor
ence" tar on IT, she having stopped at
a telegraph office to send message.
Deputy Sheriff Sykes arrested her.
and brought her back i'm his auto to
this CITY where sba L. noy. 1oaxoa
I'm Jail to await trial.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-08-24

rom the Daily Item, August 20.
Some interesting complications
hav arisen on account of the seizure
on Friday, of five gallons of liquor
by Constable John Doe from two ne
groes, Wesley Jenkins and Priscilla
Bennett. The liquor, it will be re-
membered, was seized while the ne
groes were bringing it on the train
from Timmonsville to this city, and
upon arriving here, they were car
ried before Magistrate Hardy and
bound over to the circuit court in the
sum of two hundred dollars bond
each, Jenkins, incidentally received
a fine of $50 for carrying a pistol.
After fixing their bond Magistrate
Hardy proceeded to file with Clerk Of
Court, Parrott, as evidence in the
case, the five gallons Of liquor, and
at this point is where complications
began to arise; for in the meantime
| Jenkins had engaged as his attorney,
| Mr.. L. D. Jennings, who Immediately
took out claim and delivery proceed
ings in order to get back the booze.
The magistrates deputy, holding
these papers, then served them up
| on Constable Muldrow who made the
| seizure, but Mr.. Muldrow was un-
| able to locate the liquor until he
| learned that it was in the possession
of Clerk of Court Parrott, who refus-
| ed to give it up, as he claims that it
| is unlawful for him TO do so, the
liquor having been fled with him as
| evidence in the case.
The law in the case is that when
| liquor is seized as contrabe I'd the
| O,hcer seizing same must hold it for
| thirty days, within which time the
person from whom it vas seized is
| afforded a remedy Of regaining pos
| session of the seized liquor by insti-
tuting claim and delivery proceed
ings. In the event that no such pro-
ceedings are taken out, the officers
who seize the liquor are required by
| law to destroy same, after the expir-
| alton of thirty days.
The point involved in this particu-
| lar case is that, while the liquor was
seized as contraband a warrant was
also taken out, charging Wesley Jen-
kins from whom the liquor was TAX
| en-, with having in his possession
| spirituous liquors for unlawful pur-
poses. Clerk of Court Parrot is
now in possession of the liquor, the
same having been filed with him as
evidence in the criminal proceedings
| against Jenkins. and his contention is
against the accused, and as such, re-
fuses to deliver it to Jenkins whose
attorney MC. 7. d. Jennings, had
"claim and dlvery' papers served up
on Mr.. Parrott. Mr.. PARROT employ
ed Mr.. John II. Clifton. who Will con-
test the case on the grounds above
mentioned
This case involves a question Of
more than ordinary Importance, in as
much as it will test the right Of
the Clerk of Court 70 retain in
his possession, as evidence asains.
the accused liquor seized from
him which must be necessarily evil
dence against him at the trial Of the
case charging a violation 81 the
criminal laws of this State. the LIQUOR
being absolutely necessary as evil
dencee, in order to obtain q COnvic-
ton.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-08-24
ON-ALDERMAN NUPTTALS
Young AlcOlu Man Claims Bride al
Florence.

Florence, Aug. 21.-One of the
most real home-like wedding that has
| occurred in this city in many months,
took place here on Thursday after
noon, when Mr.. David w. Alder
man, Jr., of AlcOlu, S. c., led Miss
kora Harrison to the hymeneal altar
and where they pledged each other
their sacred marriage VOWS
The ceremony took place at the
home of the brides mother Mrs. Liz
zle Harrison, No. 31S South Colt
street, the Rev. Will B. Oliver, pastor
of the First Baptist church, pastor of
the bride, otficiateu. The ceremony
was solemn, yet beautifully simple
and impressive. Only the Immediate
family of the bride and groom and a
few intimate friends of the happy
young couple were present to witness
the event.
The bride wore a lovely travelling
suit of blue, with hat to match, and
carried handsome shower bouquet
of brides roses and ferns.
Inc harrison home was daintily
decorated for the event with potted
plants and choice cut roses and flow
ers, and never looked handsomer or
sweeter than on this happy wedding
day.
The marriage Of this happy young
couple was the elimination of a very
pretty little romance. Mr.. and Mrs
Alderman start out upon married life
with the happy good wishes and con-
gratulations of their scores Of friends
throughout this section.
The marriage vows were taken
under a green arch twined with flow
ers, beneath which the officiating
minister said the words that made
these two popular young people hus-
band and wife.
Immediately after the ceremony
the bridal party were carried to the
Coast Line station in automobiles and
there boarded the fast train for CO.
lumbia and Asheville. there thew will
spend some days on their HONEYMOON.
The groom is the yuongest son of
Mr.. David w. Alderman, the lum-
Der magnate, of Alcolu, S. c., and is
one of the rising young business men
Of this section, being connected with
his father and brother in the large
saw mill interests of the d. w. AL
derman Sons plant at Alcolu. and the
Alcolu railroad.
The bride is one Of Florence's
sweetest and most charming young
women. being possessed of most
lovable and charming disposition and
numbers her friends by the hundred.
They will reside at Alcolu. the
present home of the groom.
The following were the out-of-
town folk in attendance upon the
Wedding: Mr.. ID. w. Alderman,
father of the groom; Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert Alderman. Mr. and Mrs. Paul
Alderman, Misses Martha and May
belle Alderman. of AlcOlu. and Mr..
anu Mrs. Shaw of Sumter, all OF
whom came here through the coun-
try and returned home in automo.
biles.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-08-24

The democratic ciu5 rolls close five
DAYS before the primary. and those
citizens whose names are not then on
the roll Of regularly organized club
viii he debarred from voting i'm the
primary. See that your name is ON
your club roll
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-08-24

Mr.. ID. +. Williams. the Western
Union llneman. who was hurt several
days ago. has been removed 10 his
home from the Sumter Hospital. and
Is resting well. although II Is expected
is able To be up again. as ne Is entirely
without 'he use OF his foot and ankle
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-08-24

The concrete sidewalks put down
on Main. Liberty, Bartlett and Har-
YIN streets, cost the city nearly S.
600, but they are worth the
money.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-08-24

The first bale Of new cotton is eX-
p'ct"d on the local market this week
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-08-24

The campaign for good roads i'm
Sumter county Is growing I'm favor
but movement for good road on
Main street would meet with instant
popularity.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-08-24
PROSECUTION UNDER FEED ACT
ALLEGED INSPECTOR SpJCNEp
ASSAULTED BY A. NJ. HAYES

Commissioner Watson Notifies CreA
vile Merchant that for Alleged
Defiance of Feed Inspection Law
and Assault on Inspector, Solicitor
Will be Instructed to Begin Prose-
cutiOn.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-08-24

The poStOhicc is nearing connie
t'"h' put II VIII probably not be ready
Tor occupancy on September 1st.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-08-24

Mr. Elllott's lecture seems 20 have
borne some fruit. as several promi-
nent farmers have stated their intcn-
tlon OF planting cover crops for this
d winters grazing purposes.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-08-24

Jailer Owens is accumulating a limo
of high class boarders.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-08-24

If you want to vote see that vour
name Is on your ward club before
Thursday.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-08-24

The Atlantic Coast Line advertises
another old IJoss Sale.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-08-24
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\. sizing COMPLICATIONS
HSE ABOUT SEIZURE OF
BOOZE.

After Booze Has Been Filed As Evi.
dence With Clerk of Court, He Re-
fuses To Give 1t Up To Claim and
Delivery Papers Taken Out BY At
torney For Party From Whom The
Liquor Was Seized.
Vashon Island news. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1907-19??, 1910-12-22

sTRAYED-One dark Jersey heif-
er q years old; one light Jersey
heiier 2 years old with one horn
broken off. Notify j B. Mitchell,
old Alexander ranch. Vashon,
1872
Vashon Island news. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1907-19??, 1910-12-22
BURTON

A surprise purity was given on
Mr. Robert and Miss Laura Sackett
last Friday evening at their home.
The time was very pleasantly pass
ed by the young people, number
OF whom were from She high school
and College. Refreshments we're
served. Mr.. Robert Sackett leaves
Jan / for Fort Casey where he is
enlisted in the Coast Artillery.
The high school girls played a
good game OF basket ball MT the
College gym last Saturday evening.
The Sophmores-.Iuniors beat the
Freshmen. Seniors l2io4. A game
will be probably soon be arranged
with the Tacoma high school team
of girls.
Mr.. j. G. Ford and two daught-
ers Misses Edna and Helen left
Friday for Los Angeles. Calf, to
spend the winter touring the state
in all auto. They will return to
their Newport home in the spring.
Capt. and Mrs. Tim Clark are
the proud possessors Of a new
Washington female vater, born at
Quartermaster Thursday morning,
All doing nicely.
Mrs. Felch and daughter Mar
garet returned Saturday from Mis-
soula, Mont, where ihevnuve been
the past month with Mrs. Felch's
father who has been very ill, but
is now some better.
The Vashon College people will
through the News, TO thank all
those who 30 faithfully worked ia
help remove things from the build
my during the fire Monday morn
ing. At a fire one seldom sees q
lot of ladies who worked amy hard.
er and so courageously bore then
losses as did The college ladies, OF
who can keep their nerve so wei
during conhagration.
Vashon Island news. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1907-19??, 1910-12-22

cords of wood, will
pay $500 per cord delivered
short down haul, good road G.
A, Renouf, Cove. 1872
Vashon Island news. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1907-19??, 1910-12-22
Whist Club Meets.

Mrs. Lon A. shrimp entertained
the Whist Club at her home
last Friday night From runicrs
ahoat they must have bad a hiari-
Gus old time. The contest for the
prizes was close and exciting.
In the absence of Mrs Mar
tin, Mr.. Shimp took n lady's place
in the game and, ii is said, his be-
hayior was so unladylike that de-
spite the fact OF his having the
largest score, the ladies present re-
pudiated him as one OF their sex
and the prize was awarded to Mrs.
John r. James who won 1T by
having the best score OF any lady
member.
R. w. F. Martin won the gentle
mans prize and as he and Mrs.
Shimp have each won two prizes
the club is considering the adop-
ton of new rule requiring the
payment of ii penalty by any mem
Der who wins three prizes before
any one or more other members
have won at least one.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Gorsuch
were guests of the club and Mrs
Gorsuch had the best score OF any
lady present, but, unfortunately
guests can not carry off the prizes
OF this club
This club is bunch of most
congenial spirits-everyone being
lovers of the game and they play
for every point with all the skill
at their command.
Luncheon was served at 1
O'Clock and shortly after midnigh
the guests departed for their homes
but pledged to meet next Frida.
nigh, at the home of Mr.. and Mrs
iii. A. Weiss for another good time
Vashon Island news. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1907-19??, 1910-12-22
Vashon Mercantile Company


probable that the committee will
report in favor OF a reappraisement.
Christmas eve, Saturday night,
the children Of the Presbyterian
Sunday school will give short
program, beginning at 7 o'clock.
On Sunday, at | a. m, musical
seryics appropriate to the day will
be held in the church. Rev. w. +.
Bates will preach the sermon and
Mrs. Charles NJ. Stone will have
charge of the music. Everybody
is cordially invited.
Vashon Island news. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1907-19??, 1910-12-22

BOILED CIDER Tor mineemeai,
sweet cider for Xmas. Leave
your orders early with j. w.
King, vashon Ind. l56 30
Vashon Island news. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1907-19??, 1910-12-22

STORE TO LET 10 Martin Block,
Vashon. Apply News Office.
Vashon Island news. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1907-19??, 1910-12-22
PORTAGE

Bert 5tanleyreturned efrom
Pullman on Saturday for a two
weeks vacation. Bert thinks col
tege life is great
Mr.. W. H. Tompson's brother,
with his wife and child, are staying
at the home Of the former. He is
delighted with the Iaand and il
thinking seriously of setting down
here.
Mr.. James Matson is installing a
lighting plant in his home.
Mr.. R. w. F. Martin is walking
around now with swelled head
and announcing the fact that he
has little granddaughter ii
Victoria.
Vashon Island news. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1907-19??, 1910-12-22
Catarrh Cannot Be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they cannot reach
the seat Of the disease Catarrh Is blood OF cons
tutona disease. and In order TO II you must take
Internal remedies HAIRS Catarrh Cure Is taken In
fernay. and acts directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces Hairs Catarrh Cure "a not quaek med-
cine IL was prescribed by one OF the best physicians
in this country for years and Is regular prescription
II "a composed Of the best tonnes known, combined
with the best blood puriners acting directly on the
mucous surfaces The perfect combination OF the
two ingredients Is what produces such wonderful re-
suits In curing catarrh Send for Testimonials. free
F. J. CHENEY 4 CO. Props. Toledo. o
Sold hv Druggists. price sbc
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
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