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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-11-02

WANTED have In charge to lease
30 right party an eight or ten horse
farm at summerton. Apply To w
ID. Carson. Dalzell. &. c.
1o-ii-6tw-1taw.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-11-02

Sixty-odd arrests for drunkenness
were made in Anderson Friday, a
large crowd being in town for the
circus.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-11-02
Campbell Nance. white, of Abbe-
vile county. was killed Satu
the accidental discharge Of ,,.
while scuffling with a friend.

The six-year-old daughter S.. Nr.
VIII Baker. Of Kershaw, was burn
ed to death Friday. having been left
at home with another child.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-11-02

For Sale: Four thousand bushels
of seed oats at prices that will cause
you TO wonder how we can do II.
Booth-Harby Live Stock Co.. Sumter.
y G. 10-20st
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-11-02
Matt Cantey Dead.

Matt Cantey. one OF the old negro
cltizens OF Sumter, died Saturday af-
ternoon after a long illness and the
funeral services were held Sunday.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-11-02

WANTED-Young men and ladies to
take three months practical course.
We give written guarantee to se-
cure good positions for each grad
uate. Write for catalogue. Char
lotte Telegraphy School, Charlotte,
N c.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-11-02
REMOVAL


w. T. Hall. Wheelwright and
Blacksmith. has moved his shop
TO South 3umter street. near Lib
erty in rear OF O'Donncll & CO..
where he IS prepared To do gem
al repair work. Horseshoeing
speciality. Terms strictly cash.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-11-02

Does not affect this particular article of
merchandise. We are not selling as many
OF them as we would like to-, the trouble is
that they last to long. The purchase of
pair OF Tar Heel blankets means an in
vestment of ten to twenty years.
We have full supply on hand of all sizes
white and gray. and if you are not already
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-11-02
: o'D0NNELL & CO.
Tar Heel Blankets

We have been selling this blanket contin-
uously for more than twenty years and we
believe it is the best blanket made in the
country for the price. if there was better
one we would have it. AS the name would
indicate they are made for us in North
Carolina. The mill started in a small way,
but IS now classed among the leading indus
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-11-02

tries OF our Sister State. We were among
their first patrons, and they appreciate our
business to such an extent that we are
placed on parity with the largest buyers
IN the leading commercial centres of the
Country. Notwithstanding, the advance
in raw materials we are selling this blanket
to-day as cheap as we ever did, so that the
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-11-02

supplied. you had better get under a pair.
Tor there is no investment you can make
will bring you greater comfort these chilly
nights
We have full line of cheaper blankets.
white and gray, from $1OO up. also full
line OF comfortables from Sc down.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-03
REPORT SHOWS CITY
 IN CAPABLE HANDS
Discuss Plans To Meet the
 Deficit
RAILROAD IS INSPECTED
Around the worldn-Party Will Go in Automobiles From
 Place To Place

Bessemer, November 2.-tSpecial. )-The report of Auditor McNutt, rendered last night to the city council, was the sub ject of much comment on the streets today. The report shows that the city affairs are being wisely and economically administered and are in the hands of capable and efficient officials.
 That part of the report relating to the financial situation, In which the est- mated receipts of the ensuing year will be less than the expenditures, was much discussed, especially the plans suggested by the auditor to remedy the deficit. MT. McNutt made no recommendations on this point, but merely suggested means of increasing the revenues of the city, first by an increased assessment of property valuations, and second. that In the event of a change of the law regarding prohibition. revenues might be raised by the establishment of dispen- sary.
 However, the city fathers are optimis- tic for the future, and strict economy will be the watchword. Already a move ment is under way to decrease the ex- pense of the street department. Mayor Lewis and the aldermen are giving the matter their full and earnest considera- tion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-03
News of HnlexyiIIe

Haleyville, November 2.-(SpeciaL)-- Milton w. Howard, candidate for the Seventh district to Congress. addressed a good sized audience of voters at the schoolhouse auditorium last night at o'clock He was introduced by U. H. Freeman and spoke mostly on the tariff question and deplored the eff fort of his opponent to drag in the negro race question. He stated he ex- pected to be elected by q good ma jority.
 The postoffice has moved from It's old stand into new quarters in the new cement block building facing the public square. It Is much more commodious and convenient to the patrons.
 Cotton has been coming into town very lively, often more than 100 bales being sold in day. The heavy frost and freeze ruined a good deal of top cotton on low lands.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-03
Miss Mary Booth Dies

Prattville, November 2.-(SpeciaL)- Miss Mary Booth, the oldest child of D. B Booth of this place, died at the home of her father this morning at II o'clock after serious illness of several months. She was AZ years of age, and native of this county. The remains will be buried at Oak Hill tomorrow morning. The exact hour has not been fixed yet.
 The deceased was of one of the most prominent families in this county, her father. D. B. Booth, having held sev- eral important positions with the state and also with the national government and her brother, Knox Booth, Is now with the national government revenue department, located in Nashville, Tenn Charles Booth, another brother, Is postmaster at this place. Dr. Benson Booth of Shorters. another brother, a graduate of Mobile. and a successful practitioner; Douglass Booth. assistant postmaster; Miss Myra Booth, who holds position in the public schools of this city; D. B. Booth, Jr., of Mo- bile, and Miss Alica BodAh of this place are the remaining brothers and sisters.
 The deceased was a member of the Episcopal church of this city, and the recently appointed rector will officiate at the funeral service.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-03
TOM STEVENS LOOMS
 UP AS DARK HORSE Hugh Morrow Leads for Pres
 ident Pro- Fem BRICKELL IS IMPROVING Alabama Railroad Law Suits Cost $29,O0O, According To. order of Judge Jones-Work To Begin
 Soon on Masonic Home
BRICKELL IS IMPROVING

Montgomery, November 2.-(Special J. Tom Stevens of Mobile, as possi- bility in so far as dark horse' can didate for president pro tenn. of the senate is concerned, seems to be assured. While at the present time no more than casual mention is made of Senator Stevens as possibility. consideration is nevertheless being given to his name, especially in view of the fact that he ia one of the strongest "O'Neal mem in the upper body of Alabamas legis- lature
 Hugh Morrow of Birmingham and Tom Frazier of Union Springs are the most in the limelight as avowed candidates for the office, and up to this week the consensus of opinion had it that Mir Morrow would in all probability be the force which would most effectively recon clle all differences. Up to two weeks ago it was conceded that MT. Frazier had the situation well under hand, but since that time, it developed, a few votes which had been assured him reverted to the side of the Jefferson county sen- ator.
 Mir. Stevens enjoys the distinction of being one of the wisest and best known politicians in Alabama, and he has hosts of friends who would exert their efforts to have him elected to the pro tenn. presidency.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-03
Cost of Railroad LegisIation

Twenty-nine thousand dollars will have been spent so far on the railroad litga- tion in this state when the newest order Of Judge Thomas G. Jones of the United States court for the middle district of Alabama has been carried out by both sides to the question. The latest order directed by the judge calls upon the state to appropriate an additional 5000 to de- fray part expenses and upon each of the four railroads in the case for an appro- priation or payment of 5000. The state. being a party to each case, Is called upon to spend 5000 in each instance.
 The Louisville and Nashville railroad, the Central of Georgia railroad, the Nash vile, Chattanooga and St. Louis Railroad company, the South and North railroad and the Western Railroad of Alabama are the five parties which have been called upon to pay half of the $29,000, or $14. 800. The last order for the payment of 5000 in each of the cases includes each of the railroads mentioned above with the exception of the Western.
 While the state has spent this amount of money In the litigation so far in the court end of the cases, officials at the capitol feel that the residents of the state have been saved upon an aggregate about a thousandfold the amount expended.
 Governor Conner. upon presentation of the order through Attorney General A.. M. Garber has authorized the auditor to make the payment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-03
Golfers Expense Account

Daniel Collier, defeated candidate for the judgeship In the Sixth judicial cir cult. spent s1236 in his campaign, accord ing to a statement of expenses which las been submitted to Secretary of State Cyrus B. Brown. The account is item ixed as follows: Assessment. s450; railroad fare, $40; hotel bills, s46; handbills, $10; newspaper advertising. si6o; hack fare' autos, s1so sundry expenses, $50.
 The secretary of state has also re- ceiyed notice of the following minor gubernatorial appointment: Notary pub lie and justice of the peace, E. J. D. Kennedy of Franinisco; notary public, Miss Mary A. Rouse, Birmingham; F. M. Lowe. Birmingham and Robert Berry of Addison.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-03
WOMAN DIES WHILE
 MAKING COFFIN
MRS. NANCY LOWELL GOES AFTER BOARDS TO MAKE HER COFFIN AND DROPS DEAD-wADE-sTAN BERRY WEDDING

Oneonta, November 2.-(Special J. While at work hauling the lumber which she had purchased for the purpose of making her coffin, Mrs. Nancy E. Lid we'll of this place dropped dead today a few miles below Chepultepeo, about five | miles from her home.
 Mrs. Lidwel left here about 10 o'clock and walked to Chepultepec where she pro- cured wagon and proceeded to saw mill two miles below Chepultepec where the lumber in question was located. Mrs. Lidwell had intended to bring the rough lumber 10 Oneonta where It could be sea- soned and planed and made into a cof- fin for her when she died. She was in good spirits and apparent perfect health
 Mro. Lidwell had loaded the lumber in- to the wagon and started home. Just as she drove out of the woods she noticed a small evergreen bush standing in the road. Thinking to pull it up by the roots and bring 1t home and plant it, Mrs. Lid well grasped hold of the bush and en- deavored to pull it out of the ground. Af- ter straining at the small tree, the aged wagon strengthened up and threw her
 
 she cried, and dropped dead on the ground.
 She was s6 years old and Is survived by one son. R. S. Lidwell She was a de. vout member of the Baptist church John F. Wade and Miss Esther Stans- berry eloped to Village Springs last Sun. day and were married. The bride is the | daughter of pr. and Mrs. Stansberry and ! the groom is wellknown Oneonta mer. | chant
 Politics are blazing hot in old Blount Heflin and Underwood are billed tc speak at the courthouse here tonight. ano at Cleveland tomorrow. Both sides are doing their best and nothing Is being neglected that will in any way tend tc strengthen their claims. While the dem. ocrats are not yet making any big noise they feel confident of landing their men There will be some scratching on botr sides on account of the old liquor ques- tion, which will about balance. The dem. ocrats have about 400 majority in Bloun | ard the republicans under present condi. tions cannot hardly change this to a re- | publican majority.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-03
TWO COMMIT SUICIDE WITH
 SAME GUN A MONTH APART

Auburn, November 2.-(special.)-1n his store, within six feet of the spot where Judge ". B. Gullatte killed himself about a month ago, and using the same revol- yer, N T. Bass committed suicide this morning.
 MT. Bass had purchased the business after Judge Gullattes death and the es- tablishment is deprived of proprietor for the second time within a few weeks by suicide.
 The revolver which figured in the fatal coincidence has lain untouched and un- loaded in the store since the first tragedy a month ago. MT. Bass shot himself in the head behind the right ear, the bullet coming out at the left corner of his mouth. He fell behind his counter and died within five minutes.
 That the act of self-destructon was in- tentional is not doubted The position of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-03
NEWS OF GADSDEN
Case of City Against Railroad Being
 Heard Before Judge Inzer

.Gadsden. November 2.-(Special. )-The action of the city of Gadsden against the Alabama City, Gadsden and Attalla rail- way is being heard in the city court to- day before Judge J. w. Inzer of Ashville, Judge Disque being disqualified to act. This is a suit on the part of the city to compel the railway company by man damus proceedings to comply with a city ordinance requiring the company to lay a certain rail for it's tracks In the sec- ton of the city that is being paved. The company is resisting on the ground that the city is indebted to 1t for light service and until this is paid has no right to re- quire the company to make expenditures that will work a hardship because of its financial condition.
 At meeting of the North Alabama Poultry association, held in this city last night, the following officers were elect ed to serve for the ensuing year: s. c. Ebbetts, president; L. E. Chandler, vice president; J. c. Green, secretary and treasury; J. o. Benton, superintendent of show; W. D. Adams, clerk.
 All details for the coming show were perfected and the premium list has been ordered printed and will be ready for distribution in few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-03
MURDER CASES BEFORE
 PRATTVILLE JURY

Prattville. November 2.-(Special) )--J. D. Roy. who was indicted by the grand jury of this county for murder in the first degree, was arraigned yesterday and the trial of his case was set for tomorrow. He was arraigned on an indictment found at the fall term Of the circuit court. as the indictment found at the spying term of the court was lost and the record in the clerks office was somewhat uncer- tain as to part of the copy in some ma terial portions of the indictment. This case has much history already. having had two habeas corpus trials, one preliminary trial and a continuance at the last term of the circuit court. Also an appeal from the judgment of the pro- bate court to permit defendant bail in the sum of $50,OO0, this appeal being still be- fore the supreme court. It is seen tho case so far has had a checkered career in the courts. The case will be long one for this court in all probability, as there were examined 25 or 30 witnesses In the preliminary trial and there were some SO summoned who were not examined.
 There were set for trial at the same time three other capital cases, George Johnson, Tee Nunn and Lawson Johnson, all for murder in the first degree. There has been summoned a special jury for these cases. The docket will be full for the remainder of the week, and if all the capital cases are ready for trial it is go- ing to be hard to get through with it this week.
 The glnnery of Jack Nixon, who resides just over the line in Fillmore county, was burned last night at il o'clock. and. con- sidering the fact that no cotton has been ginned or business of any other kind transacted there since last Friday, makes 1t appear the work of an incendiary. The loss falls heavy upon MT. Nixon, being not less than s3Ooo. with only $500 insur- ance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-03
LocnI Items

Three accidents happened within 20 min utes yesterday morning at Blue Creek mines, in which one man was killed and two painfully injured, all of them ne- groes. One of the men killed at Badger by falling rock was being brought out of the mines when call for the doctor was made from Johns, where miner s leg had been broken by falling rock, and shortly another call came from Sum- ter. where another miner had been hurt, also by falling rock.
 The Ladies' Aid society of the First Presbyterian church was the winner in the contest for the piano at the office of the Bessemer Weekly, as the returns showed Tuesday night The leading con- testants were as follows: Ladies Aid society. Presbyterian church, 0O,25O; Ba- raca class, Christian church, 405, 7S5; con. testants withdrawn, Pastors Helpers, 224. .335.
 The recommendation of the mayor in regard to curtailing some of the city s expenses in the street department was acted upon and as result the chair man of the committee made an imme- diate investigation of the work under way, the number of men employed, the overseers and the guards.
 The United Daughters of the Confed- eracy announce four available scholar Sn1pS remaining, ioT tiioSo Shlitiou 'o such scholarships. Mrs Harry Grigsby of Bessemer will be glad to furnish all particulars.
 The Myrte-Linton lodge, Knights of Pythias will meet in their castle hall on Second avenue Thursday night. Work In the rank of knight. amplifed form.
 The Confederate Veterans, Camp Rose McAdory, will meet in the city hall Sat urday morning at Il o'clock. A full attendance Is desired.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-03
si1ty-second Regiment Reunion

Selma, November l)-D. M. Scott. commander of the Survivors association of the Sixty-second Ala bama regiment, has issued the following call to his Confederate brethren:
 "Attention Survivors 'Sixty-second Reg it ica. st
 "A meeting of the survivors of the Eixty-second Alabama regiment will be held in Birmingham at the state re- union November 22, 1910, the first day of the reunion. All survivors of this celebrated boy regiment are urg- Ing to be held at the Hotel Norris in the room of Commander D. M Scott.
 ID. M. SCOTT, "Commander Survivors Association, Sixty-second Alabama Regiment"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-03
MRS. MARGARET PITTS DIES
Widow of Late P. H. Pitts, ST., Passes
 Away in UniOntovvn

Uniontown, November 2.-(Special.)- Mrs Margaret M Pitts, widow of the late P H. Pitts, Sr., died at her home here this morning at o'clock, S6 years old She was the sole surviving charter member of the First Presbyterian church here, organized in 1886. She was the daughter of John Howard Davidson, and with her fathers family came from North Carolina in 1884. She has lived since 1858 at her magnificent colonial home, Pitts Folly" built In that year.
 Five children survive her, Mrs. D. T. Marlborough and D. w. Pitts of this place, A. D. and P. H. Pitts of Selma, and Mrs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-03

the wound precludes the theory of acci dent, as does the fact that the chamber of the revolver contained a single car fridge. the one which exploded. whereas 1t had been empty for several weeks be- fore today.
 No cause for the suicide can be fixed. MT. Bass was a young man and came to Auburn from Opelika with his wife and three small children to purchase the bus- ness of Judge Gullatte. He was a life long resident of Lee county. He was born at Beulah. where his family lived. In this county, and was about 35 years old. He Is the son of w. M. Bass, tax | assessor of Lee county. He married a Miss Williams of Beuah, who had joined him in the new home In Auburn only two weeks ago with their three children. Mrs. Bass is prostrated by the news of the sudden death of her husband.
 The body was taken to opelika for burial
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-03
Destroy. Moonshine

Florence, November 2.-(SpeciaL)-Dep- uty United States Revenue Collector Chenault entertained a large crowd on the courthouse square this morning when he destroyed 20 gallons oS moonshine whisky. The whisky was captured by the Florence police several days ago from Rube Martin, white man, who escaped by playing a clever ruse on the officers. MT Chenault came to Florence Monday when the federal grand jury was or ganized and as Martin was also operating without a federal license. took possession of the liquor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-03
Tr,n Around inc World

All arrangements have been completed for the "Trip Around the Worldp to be given Friday, November 4, by the Pas tors Helpers.
 The automobiles will leave the High school in the afternoon at 3:9o o'clock, and will make the first stop to Holland, at the home of Mrs G. D. Woodroe. The next will be Cuba, at the home of Mrs. L. A. Spencer. The next is Japan, at the home of Mrs. W. D. Lanier. Then follows Ireland, at the residence of Mrs. J. T. McEniry.. from which place the party will return to America at the home of Mrs. William H. H. Judson. Twenty minutes will be given at each stop.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-03
Eastern. Stnr Meets

Mobile, November 2.-(Special)-The grand chapter. Order of the Eastern Star of Alabama, convened yesterday morn ing in the Masonic temple. Grand Matron Matte Webster Hand presided. About TO representatives are present from various points in Alabama. Miss Msude Truitt of Mobile delivered the address of welcome and was responded to bv Grand Matron Mrs. Hand. The afternoon session was devoted to hear ing of reports.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-03
Martin Attempts Suicide

Mobile, November 2.-H. M. Martin, a locomotive engineer. former resident of Keokuk. la, with relatives at Vincennes, Ind, slashed his throat with razor and severed the main arteries in his wrists in a field near here today. Martin can not live many hours. Illness was the cause given.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-03
Hunt Lectures

Huntsville. November 2--(special.)- Ben P. Hunt. secretary of the college commission of the agricultural and me- chanical college for negroes, lectured last night to the students, delivering the first of a series of lectures. He urged the students to avail themselves of their op- portunities to learn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-03
white Appointed Agent

Huntsville, November 2.-(Special)-Au- gustin D. White has been appointed to the position of freight and passenger agent for the Southern railway. succeed ing s. w. Hunt. who has been promoted to the office of law and stock agent. MT. White is a Huntsville boy, being a son of Capt. James B. White and has recently been engaged in railroad work in Louisville. t--.-t --
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-03
Field Trials Entries

Announcement is made by the Southern Field Trials club that more than 40 en- tries have already been received for the field trials events which are to be held rear Montgomery December 19. Con siderable interest is being manifested in the events.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-03
Civil Service Examinations

Eighteen of the 2S applicants who are taking examination in this city for civil service positions are negroes. Of the 10 white applicants, two are women The examinations are for clerk and car rier in the postoffice department.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-03
Fined for Counterfeitins

Huntsville. November 2.-(Special)-C E. Pitt of Morgan county plead guilty in the United States court yesterday to the charge of counterfeiting and .Tudee Grubb sentenced him to year and a day in the Atlanta penitentiary and f,ped him $500. The fine was paid and the iafl sentence was suspended.