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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-08-27
HAVING SOME TROUBLE.
After Paying Fine to The City For
Storing Booze Fay Is Arrested by
The County.

From the Daily Item, August "a.
The case of the City against
Champion Fay, charged with storms z
liquor for unlawful purposes was
tried in the Recorders Court this
morning.
Fay is the negro who found new
use for his oil can. using it as a
utensil in which to store his liquor.
Some interesting facts in regard
TO the manner in which Fay was ap-
pretended. were brought out in the
at the trial..
On Monday morning one of the
officers marked two half dollars
and these half dollars were given to
a county negro by Constable John
Doe with the instructions to pur-
chase liquor with them.
The negro soon came back with a
soda water bottle containing about a
half pint of liquor. and 65 cents in
change. He then carried the con-
stable around to Champion Fay's
house stating that 1t was there that
he had purchased the LIQUOR.
A search warrant was accordingly
obtained from the Recorder, and
officer owens and John Doe proceed
ed to search Fay's house, finding
several jugs and a kerosine can, all
Of which contained liquor. Fay was
arrested and turned loose on a cash
bond OF 800.
The case was tried by jury the
jurors being Messrs. d. NJ. Dick,
foreman, G. T.. Hurst, o. B. Nettles,
A. r.. Flowers and j. III. Johnson,
who after hearing the evidence,
found against the defendant a verdict
of guilty"
Fay was represented by G.. Capers
Smith. Esq. and the City by John
III. Clifton. Esq.
Fay paid his fine, and was arrest
cd by the county for selling liquor,
and storing liquor for unlawful pur-
poses.
There was only one other case
tried in the Recorders Court this
morning.
Mike Thompson, a negro boy. want
ed dollar changed. so he asked Rev.
Brown. a negro minister. to accom-
modate him to this extent. The min
lister handed Mike the dollar, and it
changed (hands). Mike took to
his heels and was given chase and
captured by Sergt. McKagen, who
happened to be nearby.
The Recorder asked Mike %
change hands with tivo dollars or
serve ten days on thc chain gang.
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PERSONAL

Mrs. w. II. Murray and daughter.
Marie. OF Montgomery. Ala. are Wis
iting Mrs. Murray's mother. Mrs. N.
@. Osteen.
After two weeks vacation spent at
Toronto. Canada, Niagara Falls and
other points north, Messrs. Riley
Bradham and Billy Crowson have
returned home.
Miss Gertrude Rubel. of Mississip-
pi. and Miss Tilne Morris left this
afternoon for Mayesville. where they
will attend a dance to be given
there tonight.
Misses Blanche and Lydie Des-
Champs. who have been visiting rel
atives In the city, have returned to
their home at Wisacky.
Mr.. Leland Emanuel has returned
20 his home at Borden.
DIR. f. 9 Booth has returned TO
the city from Charleston.
Mrs. r. ID Knight has gone to Wis
II relatives at st. Charles.
Mr.. G. A. Lennon left Tuesday
for a weeks stay at Tate Springs.
Tenn.
Mrs. Walter Rafleld, OF Orange
burg. Is visiting relatives in the city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Mccullough
have returned to the city after
spending their honeymoon at Flat
Rock. N. c.
Mrs. L. t. Fischer and son and
daughters. Mr.. ID. Fischer and Misses
Helena and Tiny Fischer. have re-
turned TO their home at Summerton
after visiting relatives in the city.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. w. Bates, of
Pinewood spent a short while in the
city Tuesday.
Miss Virginia Price. OF Charles
ton. Is visiting at "oak View" the
home OF Mr.. and Mrs. B. r. DuRant
Miss Louise Thames has returned
to the city after visit to friends at
Camden.
Mr.. John Duffie has gone to OAR
lington TO visit friends.
Miss Hughes. of Orangeburg. is the
guest OF Miss Ethel Chandler. at her
home on Washington street.
Miss Mabel Randall is spending
several days with friends at Bordens.
Mrs. Emily g NcFagen. who was
D., - hurt by Eau several weeks
ESQ e.. 3tshOpvilic. has entirely re-
covered and IS visiting her son. seret.
h q. McKagel, OF the police force.
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General Secretary Birchard is call
ins on tho Y. NJ. G. a. building fund
subscribers as rapidly as possible.
The Finance Committee Is In need
OF all OF the first installmcnt TO meet
present obligations and II will aid
very much In the collection IL each
subscriber Is prepared 10 meet the
Aaymcnt when called upon, or better
ill. deposit the amount TO the v. NJ.
y. account at any ono of the banks.
The Finance COMMITTEES.
Dung Mems Christian Association
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Committed To Jail.

Henry Potts. colored. has been
committed to Jail. charged with
breach Of trust with fraudulent in
tent.
He is charged by Mr. B. R. White
nth cutting timbe- entrusted to his
Keeping, and selling il TO third parties.
He was sent to Jail in default Of
5000 bond.
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FOR MAGISTRATE.

Recognizing that the office OF
Magistrate should be filled by a man
of judicial temperament and high
character, and in whom the public
has confidence, Mr.. S. D. Cain !,
hereby nominated for the office of
Magistrate in the 4th judicial district
of Sumter county. subject to the
rules of the Democratic party.
CITIZENS OF PRIVATEER
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Marriage at Bishopville.

Bishopville. Aug. 23.-On Sunday
evening Miss Bertha Hearon and c.
G.. Griffin were quietly married at the
manse. Rev Hugh II. Murchison
ofhciating. Only a few relatives and
intimate friends witnessed the cere-
mony. Immediately after which Mr..
and Mrs. Griffin left for Darlington
where Mr.. Griffin is In business.
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FOR SUPT. OF EDUCATION

At the solicitation Of friends, I
hereby announce myself a candidate
for the office of County Superintend.
ent Of Education, subject to the rules
of the Democratic primary.
J. EDWIN REMBERT.
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Notice.

The business of the Union Rrokcr-
age Co., has increased so that it was
necessary to enlarge their warehouse.
Now we have the goods at the right
prices. Give us a call, or phone 544.
Union Brokerage CO. S-22-3t-I-w
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FOR JUDGE OF PROBATE.

The undersigned having already
filed his oath and pledge with the
proper officers announces himself a
candidate for reelection to the Office
of Judge of Probate and will be proud
of the support of his fellow Demo-
Gratis for that position.
THOS. E. RICHARDSON.
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[ hereby announce myself a cam
didate for Magistrate for the Third
District, Sumer County, subject to
the rules Of the Democratic primary.
HORACE HARDY.
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Notice.

1t is the time for fall trade and
why not give the firm your business
that has kept prices down at the
bottom since January 3rd, 1910. It's
the Union Brokerage Co., Phone 544.
8-22-3t-I-w
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FOR CONGRESS,

! hereby announce myself as a cam
didate for the Democratic nomination
for Congress from the Seventh Con-
gressiOnal District Of South Carolina
and pledge myself to abide by the
rules and regulations OF the Demo-
cratic primary.
A. +. LEVER.
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If all laws were as difficult 10 en-
force as prohibition this would be
q lawlcss country or every other
man a special constable OF the John
Doe order.
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FOR COUNTY SUPERVISOR

1 am a candidate for the office Of
Supervisor of Sumter County. I will
abide by the rules Of the Democratic
party. p. M PITTS
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIONS

hereby announce that 1 am q
candidate for reelection to the House
OF Representatives, subject to the act
ion of the Democratic primary.
GEO. w. DICK.
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Candidates Cards.

announcements Of candidates will
be printed in this column until the
close Of the campaign for IS. No
cards accepted on credit.
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JOHN H. CLIFTON.

L beg to announce to the voters of
Sumter County that I am a candidate
Tor the State Senate, subject to the
rules governing the Primary election.
A. X. SANDERS.
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II you are I'm need az bagglng and
Ties. call on Union brokerage Co, as
they have them I'm all grades, also the
price Is right. S-22-3t. I-w
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hereby announce myself a candi-
date for the House of Representative
subject to the rules of the Democra-
tic party. =
j. E. DuPRE,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-08-27

am a Candidate for the House Of
Representatives. subject to the rules
of the Democratic Primary.
r. B. BELSRR
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-08-27

ne paving OF Main street Will be
ppular undertaking II the city can
the means 90 finance Il.
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FIRST BALE OF COTTON.
Mr.. w. f.. Kolb, OF Privateer Sold
First New Cotton to O'Donnen &
COmpany

The first bale of new cotton was re-
ceived on this market Thursday. 1t
was grown by Mr.. w. E. Kolb, of
Privateer. and was classed as strict
middling. 1t was bought by O'Don-
nell & Co. the price paid being 16
cents. The first bale last year was
bought by the same firm. the price
being IL 1-2 cents.
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Tor reelection to the State Senate
from Sumter County, subject to the
rules and regulations Of the Demo-
cratic party. =.
JOIJN II NTr UroxY
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RURAL SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT.
Supervisor Tate Suggests Some of the
Changes That Should BE Made.

To the Editor Of The Daily Item.
l have been much gratifed at the
prompt response to my invitation to
the press and the people of the State
to discuss some of the problems Of
the Rural School in South Carolina
AS / stated in my last communication,
superficial study of the situation, are
subject to revision, and it is my
earnest desire to have the best
thought of the State concentrated on
this subject which is now of para
mount Importance in the educational
development of South Carolina. 1t is
only through a free and candid ex-
preston Of opinion that we may
agree on a consistent program of
progress.
In my last article, 1 discussed the
necessity for a better county super
vision, and suggested some means by
which this could be secured A num-
ber of letters have been received, and
several communications have appear
ed in the papers of the State, suggest
ing other needs of the school, such as
consolidation of schools, teaching Of
Agriculture, better pay for the teach
ers, and longer terms. I agree that
these are important elements in pro-
gress, and in course Of time will have
something to say on each of these
topics. But, to my mind, all of these
Improvements can be made effective
only with better system Of super
vision.
Last week ! stopped for two hours
in Sumter, waiting on railroad con-
nection, and took the opportunity of
seeing the plant of the Sumter Tele-
phone Manufacturing Co., an insti-
tutor. of which the whole State may
well be proud. Under the guidance
of Mr.. Mason, l saw the process by
which the five hundred parts which
enter into a telephone are made, and
assembled. l was very much impress
sed with the machine for making
screws. A small brass rod was fed
automatically into this machine
where it was turned into proper size
and shape and received the threads,
and where finally the head was groov-
ed and screw, ready for use, drop
ped into the receptacle below. The
one hundred and eighty employees
of the Telephone Factory might have
worked all day making screws by
hand. and the result would probably
have been enough imperfect speci-
mu"ts for one telephone. Instead oC
attcmrtirs the work bv hand, the
trst task OF tie meuufa,tur.r was to
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FOR THE SENATE.
I hereby announce my candidacy
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AAN AA4 - ~--5fA, GAACAs.OlAUAiy, LOT
South Carolina is aptly described by
this illustration. If we attempt, as
individuals, to do the things which we
realize should be done, the work will
move slowly and the result will be
at least imperfect Our first duty is
to perfect our administrative ma
chine. In South Carolina the fiscal
unit in school administration is the
county, and for that reason I men
TONED improved county supervision
as the prime requisite to educational
progress.
When the efficient county superin-
tendent OF education has been select
ed in a manner similar to that indi-
Gated last week, he should be given
powers which will enable him to unity
the educational work of his county.
The Selection of Teachers.
present, the county superintend-
ent of education has nothing to do
with the selection Of the teachers of
the school district. He does not
know what teachers are employed
in the county until the pay warrants
are presented to him after the close
or the first months teaching. I'm
der the law, no teacher may be en-
ployed who has not a valid certifi-
cate. Frequently the county SUPER
intendent finds that the trustees have.
perhaps unwittingly. employed a
teacher who has no certificate. The
teacher, perhaps, was unacuuainte3 4
with the provision of the law. The
county superintendent must ap-
prove the voucher before it is present
ed to the county treasurer. He is
put into position in which he must
either violate the law or refuse the
salary for the month already taught
by the teacher. 1t seems to me that
before the contract between the local
board OF trustees and a prospective
teacher Is valid, 1t should be approx
ed by the county superintendent of
education. He would then be able
to settle the question Of certification
beforehand and would know who is
to teach In the schools of the district
before the opening Of the school ses-
sion.
Then too. 1t Is a difficult matter for
the local trustees to select teachers
The county superintendent has fa-
cilities for inquiring into the uualifi-
cations of teachers. which are not pos
sossed by any local board, and he
should In all cases be the advisor OF
tho local trustees in this impOrtant
matter. The efficient county supor-
intondcnt Of education who knows
both tho schools and teachers I'm his
county will be able to serve the inter
csts Of the schools and at the samo
time, TO save for somc Of the teachers
the percentage Of their salaries which
now goes 20 the teachers agencies Of
the State.
Closer Relation Between State and
County Superintendent.
The present constitution and law
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Some Random Thoughts.

/ wonder how many readers Of this
page or for that matter of the Pro-
gressive Farmer from which the
clipping is taken, 1.-TWO Sources of
Nitrogen" believe in a practical way
what Prof. Massey says about the nj
trogen supply? Judging by the fer
tilizer sales. and the small acres that
are put in legumes one would say
very few believe that there is as
much nitrogen in a crop of clover as
in ton of S-2-2.
But, but we'll before these winter
cover crops can be used there must
be farm fences, otherwise roaming
stock (and my observation is that re-
gardless of the stock law every COM
munity is infested with stock at large
from September to March) will make
the effort to grow these crops an
other source of aggravation.
Several other articles deserve spe-
oial mention but time and space for.
bid at this time. E. w. u.
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Raised a Rough House.

Jack Johnson. colored. living on
Mayor Jennings plantation, went to
Columbia Sunday and tanked up on
some Of the fire water dispensed in
that city and came home feeling pref
~ much like raising rough house.
He was very disorderly on the train.
officer McKagen, VINO meets all the
trains arrested him and locked him
up. In his pocket was found a razor
ready for business. He contributed
SIS To- the maintenance Of the city
of Sumter. ITe Is a wiser but sadder
man today.
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The Recorder was busy on Mon
day disposing OF the cases brought
before him.
Tom Dye. a negro from near Ash
land was drunk good and proper Sat
urday afternoon. He said he was
drunk ant asked the meow cf the
court. nc aid not remember any
thing after he got his whiskey In
Timmonsyille. lie had razor in his
pocket. re got $50 or 30 days.
Rufus Washington. running auto
mobile faster than the law allows,
was fncG $40.
Mabel Brunaon contributed IS to
the city treasury for larceny.
Harry Larkin and Anthony White
got into a fight and each contributed
So towards paving Main street.
Jack Johnson. drunk and carrying
a razor. helped the cause by adding
SIS 80 wha. had already been con-
tributeC.
Henri Josey. Ed benjamin and G.
A. Stevcy. each contributed 81 tc
building better streets so they can get
off the sidewalks.
Converse Reid. drunk. s5.
Chester Wilson. drunk, $5.
j. Il. Britton, driving automobile
too fast. $40.
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IN THE POLICE COURT.
Things Are Getting Lively-Pulling
Automobile and Bicycle Riders
Who Violate tho Law.

A blind tiger case was tried in the
Recorders court Saturday which
added 500 to the city treasury. A
week ago Oficer McKagen. who is
tors OF the law. arrested Tom Green,
colored, as he was going to the res
taurant of Reese James on East Lib
erty street with three quarts in a
sack. Tom told the officer that he
was bringing II from Epperson's Pen
10 Reese James restaurant, that
Reese had given him a pint to cut
some wood for him and to bring the
booze. The case was tried this morn
Ing after Reese pleaded not guilty
The result was a conviction and the
sentence was that Reese pay 800 or
serve 80 days on the gang. He paid
his fine. much to the surprise of
all.
Friday night Oficer McKagen made
another arrest. While patrolling on
West Liberty, near Walker Ave-. he
saw a negro carrying a suit case.
When the officer came up he
lodged into an alley. but McKagen
got him. He had two gallons and a
half OF whiskey which he said was
for Sam Davis.
The case was tried Saturday
by the Recorder. aud the docket re-
cords the following disposition II it:
ION careful inquiry it was shown
that Davis had sent to Columbia for
whiskey for himself and witnesses.
Defendant Smith was taking it to Da-
Wis when arrested and was not other
wise involved. There seemed to be
no probable case and defendants
were dismissed"
Both Smith and Davis were tried
Is IL not against the law to trans
port whiskey in the night time?
Several minor cases have been dis
posed OF in the last few days.
Henry Robinson. colored, was up
for disturbing the peace and cutting
Isaac Bradford. He was given SIS
or 80 days. He paid his fine.
j. c. Miller. white. drunk, 50 or
4 days.
j. C.. Cole. carrying concealed
weapon. SIS or 80 days.
Trixie King and Robert Plowden,
colored, vagrancy. dismissed for lack
OF evidence.
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Farmers Union News
Practical Thoughts for Practical Farmers
COunty)

The Wacbman
mweeky publication
Practical to
end
officers
Also publish
nt Bulletins thins will
failures
will be I
Of
All communications
Mayevlle S
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Sunnyside school will close next
Friday with a picnic on the school
grounds. There will be entertaining
exercises, and a splendid day is as
sured all who attend.
superintendent Of Education
Swearingen has sent out the second
installment for the high schools in
the State. The General Sumter
Memorial Academy received $3.50,
making the total amount for that
school $500. The Rembert school
received $155, making that total 1910.
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Do 1t YOursclf!

I'm not going to wait for anybodys
shoes! L can make this old farm just
hum my own self. and 1 know it,"
Folks have said for yeaIs that
some day John Turner would be
rich man when his uncle died and
left him all his property. He was the
only heir and the uncle would sure
ly remember him In his will. John
Turner had thought about this him
self. How could any young man with
fire in his heart and a longing to do
things help that? But he had not
let the dream keep him awake.
Things may not come out as they
bid fair to. You never can tell where
shoes will turn up after the man has
been wearing them slips them off!
have two good strong arms. My head
may not be as clear as some folks
but ii is no 'puddin-head' after all!
I'm going on and show them where
I'll come OUT"
So he went ahead and turned the
old place upside down with his
strong. up-to-date farming. People
who went that way, declared that
they hardly knew the old farm. The
house was changed, the buildings
all, in fact, took on a more prosper
Gus look, the crops began to fill the
barns, and everything showed that
John Turner was wearing shoes of
his own. They fitted we'll, too.
Do you know Of any young men
who are just waiting for somebody
to boost them up on their shoulders
and help them "get start" in the
| world? There are lots Of them scat
tered all over the country.
| They need pity? Not at all. They
| need a bit of the same fire in their
hearts that stirred John Turner to dc
what he did. Any man with a back.
bone up and down his body, instead
| of a tow string, will never lose any
time specializing what will be his
fortune after somebody else passes
on. The man who does that is not
worthy the name Of man.
There is only one thing that makes
IL man successful, and that is, what
he has done himself. To step up tC
tho bank window and receive a bis
bundle OF money that has been saw.
ed up by another is not fortune-i
is misfortune, in nine cases out o
ten. The crops we grow ourselve,
are the best of any this old worlt
ever will give us.
Shoes that some one else has worr
never fit the man who has stood look
ing at them for years and wishing n,
could try them on. They pinch n
one place and make bunions n, an
other.
Put yourself into this world, youns
men. The world wants you. 1t will
give you the best 1t has IL you onl,
show you are worthy of it-Edga,
l.. Vincent In Progressive Farmer.
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Tindal Tidings.

Tindal, April25.-The Earle Demo
cratic Club met and re-organized on
Saturday, April 23rd, at o'clock p
m. with six members present.
The officers elected were:
T. E. Hodge, president; NJ L.
Hodge, vice president; w. M. Broad
way, secretary; H. D. Tindal, member
Of executive committee; delegates to
county convention: M l.. Hodge
Ezra Hodge, S. D. Richardson, T. E
Hodge, w. c. Sims, j. A. Hodge.
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Two Sources OF Nitrogen.

After all that | have written i'm Tho
Progressive Farmer and Gazette i'm
regard 10 crop rotation and the maxi
ing Of cheap corn, my mail Is burden
cd with letters from farmers asking
what formula of fertilizer is best to
put under corn.
invariably say that the best thing
/ have ever known under corn is n
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-04-27

The suggestion that Hon. X. S.
Whaley, of Charleston, be made the
permanent chairman of the domocra-
tic convention has met with approval
in Sumter, where DR.. Whaley has
a large number of friends.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-04-27

DR.. S. G.. Bakers colored automo-
bile driver was pulled for speeding
and fined $40 Saturday. Another
arrest has been made, but the de-
fendant has not been tried yet Chief
Bradford is getting in behind them.