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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-10-22
MEETING OF SYNOD.
Hsdy Convcncs nc Aveieigh Church
In Newbcrry.

Columbia. Oct. 1s.-The Presby-
terisn synod OF South Carolina is
neeting this week with Aveleigh
church In Newberry. something like
its clerical and lay delegates being
In attendance. The synod OF South
Carolina dates it's existence from the
year i7ss. during all these years has
stood valiantly for the faith as hand
ed down by the saints. The retiring
moderator is the Rev. T. w. Sloan.
ID. D.. pastor OF the First Presby-
terrain church OF Greenville. and the
stated clerk IL the Rev. Thos. H..
Law, ID. d.. Of Spartanburg. The
synod has enrolled 40 minister's
active and inactive. and the mem
bership In tho State numbers 25,-
600. The synod was opened last
evening with sermon. and the
routine work was begun today.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-10-22
COMMISSIONER
STRICKEN.
SULLIVAN
Mcmbcr OF Railroad Commission Sc.
riously IN.

Columbia. oct. 1s.-Railroad Com
missioner James NJ. Sullivan col
ispsed today during a meeting OF the
cc>nmission and fell from his chair
unconscious with something like apo
ptexy. He was removed Immediately
to his home In the city and placed
is charge OF physicians and trained
.srSes.
It Il impossible to say at this time
asu grave In his condition but there
scons good reason to hope for recov-
cry.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-10-22
FARMER COMMITS SUICIDE.
George V. Kleckley Shoots Himself
On His Plantation.

Columbia. Oct 2O-George V.
kleckley, a prosperous farmer, aged
5S, shot himself through the heart
with shotgun early this morning.
on his plantation in Lexington Coun-
ty, following long illness. Death was
instantaneous.
kleckley leaves a wife and six
children; one son, Walter being a
merchant Of Columbia.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-10-22
SONGS BY SOUTH CAROLINIAN
Mrs. Dawson OF Ridgefield Produces
"DOwn ON The Edisto."

Columbia, Oct. 19.-Mrs. Rozalie
Dawson of Ridgefield has two songs.
which her friends think, will become
popular in South Carolina. even If
they are not sung throughout the
country. Down on the Edisto'
and Agnes May" are the names Of
the verses. So far as beauty is con-
cerned. the Edisto is more entitled
to song than the Kennebec or Wa
bash, and its name is as poetic. The
music-loving people will await the
production OF Mrs. Dawson's pieces
with interest.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-10-22

If 1t is impossible for Japan to
take an optimistic view of events in
China, the latter may as well keep
an eye out for trouble Tho same i'm
possibility marked the earlier rela-
tions of Japan and Korea San
Francisco Chronicle.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-10-22

The condition of the grounds about
the railway station in wet weather
Is something terrible, and something
ought to be done to remedy the con-
dition at once.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-10-22

The Colonel sees victory in the
air" and he has been up in the air
so long that his observation ought
20 be reliahle.-Cleveland Plain
Dealer
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-10-22
y play doctor" The sugges

quickly taken up. and bottle
~ medicine was sought for. The
only thing was a pint flask OF whis-
key. and this liquid was administered
to the little girl.
It was only a short time before
the whiskey began to get In Its dire
fm effects and Martha was soon
thrown into convulsion. A neighbor
seeing the condition OF the little
girl. called to her father. and ne
quickly ran to- her. and. picking her
up In his arms. carried her into the
house. Drs. Mcleod. Smith and
hcMaster were hurriedly called. but
Il is stated that the child never re-
gained consciousness. death reliev-
ing her about 1 o1cck yesterday af-
ternoon.
The parents are heart-broken over
the terrible occurrence. and their
many friends sympathize deeply with
them I'm their affilction.
The body will be taken to Augusta,
Ga. tonight. the former home OF MT
and Mrs. McLemore. for interment
tomorrow.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-10-22
FORCE OF STORM e'
TIP w uDor
CANE HAS J ~ >.ER TO
DO FUr >N sAMAGE.

ohe w st Losses dn Destruc-
mall Pine Trees-Bruns-
VIE ~has Suffered Along the
Waterfront.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-10-22
wHIsKEY KILLS LITTLE GIRL.
Childr>n play Doctor and Flor
cacc Child suffers Horrible Death.

Florence. Oct. 17.-One OF the
saddest deaths that has. occurred in
this city In long while was that OF
Martha. the bright and beautiful lit
tie six-year-oid daughter of Mr.. and
Nrs- l.. w. McLemore. who resides
In West Palmetto street
II Is stated that Martina and two
little children were playing I'm
erd about the home or her par
"a oAte az tocm suvvesfed that
The sun., 1910-06-26
indian Legend Absut Grows,

The crows were once beautiful birds.
loved and admired by all the fowls Of the
air. The crows Of that time dressed in
the most gorgeous oolors and their heads
were decorated with red feathers that
xlistened like FIRE when the sun reflected
upon il. The crows had many servants
who attended upon them. The wood
peckeT was the head servant and his
helpers were the sap suckers. yellow ham
mers and the linnets They faithfully
performed their duty Of combing the
beautiful heads Of the crows and would
now and then pluck feather from the
crows head and stick Il in their own. at
the same time making the excuse that
they were pulling az a unaEled feather
or picking nits from his head
So one day the crows got very angry
at losing their beautiful feathers from
their heads and when the asrvnnta heard
Of this they Immediately formed a plot
AGAINST the crows.
So one morning a. the servants were
attending upon the crows they over
powered them and pluoked all Of their
rcd feathers from their heads and rolled
them in a heap Of charcoal. thus color
ing them black 10 this very day. Any
one oAn So for himself the crows are
not on friendly terms with their former
servants. for they still possess the rod
heads that the crows once had
The sun., 1910-06-26

Make Thetr Own Scleatins AppaFatus
Over on Staten Islnnd.

Ths children Of Public School 10 over in
Richmond are Of tho sort not b bs sasily
defeated. They long ago discovered that
the apparatus a. their disposal was en-
tirely inadequate. says School. - they
induced Principal Charles y SimOns 10
plan the apparatus they required. Thsn
with the aid Of the workshop teacher they
built them In tho school shop.
For homo made apparatus thsy are
surprisingly accurate and well finished.
Among the articles are . scale which
responds 10 piece Of paper placed IN one
pan and which may be sst: apparatus Tor
measuring the expansion Of metals. an
inclined plane with attached scale. q very
delicate compass. 4 photometer. q oolor-
meter and q box with thrse rubber tissue
covered holes 10 show that pressure In
cYaases With depth.
These are used By the pupils IN their
experimsnes and cannot helD but teach
them the great lesson oe Baif-raliancs.
This MAS well illustrated not long ago
when they were being taught about the
Panama Canal. some Of them could not
oiearly understand the lock system, 20
several boys got together and made a
model lock 10 show how thay worked.
The sun., 1910-06-26
Ahaent MInaed Rorkmen.

The boss vas . hustler Two Of HE men
we're not Long experience. however. had
made them wise In their way.
Now. then. where are you going7" asked
the foreman on one occasion.
Please. STR. responded ons Of the men.
we're takin this ere plank up 20 the saw.
mill
Piank3 What plank = snapped the bo,..
Il don't see any pl4nki"
The man looked down at be hands. th~n
over he sbouldeF' and TUNED blandly 70 he
mate.
why, bless me. Bill, . he exclaimed, II ~
Aint been an fnrget TIE plankis
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-07-30
judges to be Named
After the Primary

Oklahoma City, July 30-v Vacancies
in four iudgeships and three clerk
ships OF court have brought beselgine
delegations to Governor Haskell's
room in an Oklahoma City hotel, urg
ing immediate appointments. In Gar
field county, Judge CARRIER, candidate
for congress, has resigned from the
district court bench, and that county
BY the general census is shown to be
entitled to a county superior court.
This gives Garfield county three Zap
pointments at the governors hands.
Grady and Tulsa counties are like
wise entitled to superior courts under
the result Of the general census, and
the governor will appoint Judge and
clerk in each case. It is understood
the places will not be filled until after
the primary election, and then in time
for tn next terms of court
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-07-30
FERRIS MADE
GOOD SPEECH

Congressman Scott Ferris made a
good democratic speech to large
crowd on the bank corner last night.
He trimmed up @uncle Joe" Cannon
in fine shape and showed up the ini-
quities of the tariff law. Touching %
state issues he raped Pat Nagel, the
socialist, whom he charged with con-
spring with the republicans, and made
a strong plea for the grandfather
clause.
The audience was an enthusiastic
ore and they were particularly pleased
when Mr.. Ferris pledged his efforts
to get from $4,000 to $4,000 more for
Chickasha's public building.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-07-30
OKLAHOMA MAKES
WONDERFUL GROWTH

Washington, D. C., July so-The to-
tai population Of the state OF oklaho-
ma, lacking three enumeration dis
tricts yet to Se counted, was announced
BY the census bureau and IS shown
to be i,s5l.9s1. The three enumeration
districts yet to be counted may give
the state population Of Approximately
two millions, it is thought.
The population Of Oklahoma is l.
651, ,s5f, as compared with 1,4i4,177. ac-
cording to the special census Of 1907,
showing an increase since 1907 Of i6.S
per cent.
The population of the state was made
'ublic because Of the fact that there
is 10 be held in the state next mouth
an election IN which the question q,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-07-30
.MONTROSE IS
DUE sun.
Special By United Press.

Special BY United Press.
Father Point, Quebec, July 3O.-The
liner Montrose Is steaming up the st.
Lawrence and is due off here Sunday
afternoon.
Inspector Dew is secreted in board
ing house where he has rented all the
rooms to bar reporters out. The wire
less stations are still bottled up by the
Canadian government Government Of
ticials are apparently in constant com
munication with the Montrose com
mander
All Dew has said is "Wait until Sun
day"
Dew sailed on the Laurentic under
the name Of ~Dewhort" He shadowed
several nervous passenger for some
time. The arrest Of Crippen is a per-
sonaI matter which Dew regards seri-
ousIy.
The following wireless message from
the captain ~ tnc AohtIVnc Was pichcu
up today here
The suspects did not sleep well last
night Both seem haggard and wor-
ried today. The woman is not as ner-
vous as the man and apparently does
not experience the same degree of ter
ror."
Another wireless message from Cap.
tain Kendall said: "crippen IS on
deck gazing landward. He is exreme-
~ nervous and yisibly anxious. His
worry seems to grow IN intensity as
we near port. Miss Leneve is still in
her room. She remained there all
day
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-07-30

negro suffrage is paramount.
The figures show the total negro
population Of the state to be 1886,
as compared with li2 .lGO in 1907 In
1907 the negro population constituted
7.9 per cent Of the total and percent
age for 1910 is S4 per cents The three
districts lacking in the total figures,
the census director announced, would
affect the total population BY less than
5000.
In 80 OF the counties in the state the
negro population is more than, 1000.
The heaviest negro population Is in
AIuskogee county, the enumeration
showing i6,53A oklahoma county has
9,S70 negroes. Wagner county S745;
Logan county S.259, and Oisiuskee
county S,0gl.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-07-30
CRUCE

To the Democratic voaters OF Okla
homa:
During the month OF November last
publicly announced my candidacy
for the Office OF governor Of this state,
subject to the action OF the demo
cratic party o. Oklahoma. From that
time until this | have labored faith
fully to acquaint the voters OF the
state with my views upon public Ques-
tions, believing as do that each voter
has right 10 this Information before
he cast shis hlIaos
The campaign is now nearing it's
close and issue this final statement
20 the public.
have steadfastly maintained that
the supreme issue ia this state is this:
Shall the democratic party remain in
control OF the affairs Of this stateg
The candidacy OF any democrat who
asplres 70 lead his party in the ap-
preaching contest becomes important
TO the members Of his party only In
proportion to the way his nomination
may tend to accomplish this result.
Democracy's supremacy in the state
means more to me and to every other
loyal democrat than does the gratifl-
cation OF any mans ambition Real
izing that the democratic party viii
remain in favor just 50 long as II de-
serves the endorsement Of the people
and believing that our present officials
have sacredly kept faith with the peo-
pie have without hesitation publicly
endorsed the administration Of affairs
By the democratic officials OF the
state. No man who asplres TO leader.
ship Of the marty can, II nominated,
hope to lead his party to victory Il
he enters the contest apologizing for
Or criticiglng the administration of
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-07-30
GRADY COUNTY HIGH
In VALUATION INCREASE


That the assessed valuation Of OK
lahoma for 1910 WIN approximate s92O-
100000 or s5O,ooo,00o mol- than the
1903 valuation is forecasted BY the re-
ports Of g. out Of the ~ counties
Though the l90s-ig1O increase Of $50
100000 will not compare with the 1908
1909 increase Of 140,0O0,000, the in
Grease OF the last year is a very healthy
one and will compare most fayofahly
with the growth Of assessed valuation
in other states.
The falling Off In the per cent OF
increase this year as compared with
the increase OF the preceding year
is largely in real estate and personal
property. In 1909 the assessed valua-
tion of these two classes Of property
increased slsO,OOO,OO0 over 1908. Pub
lic service corporations, the third
class OF property, showed an increase
Of ten thousand for The same time
Real estate and personal property
for 1910 will not show an increase Of
much more than $45,OOO,OO0 and pub
lie service corporations probably about
the same as last year.
The 1910 assessment shows that
almost as many counties have der
cressed their real estate and personal
valuations, as increased. The 60 coun.
ties that have reported to date show q
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-07-30
Conner BUYS
GROCERY

On Monday morning the Lamkin
grocery viii pass into the hands Of J..
w. Conner. who becomes sole proprie-
tor Or IT. Bob i.amkin. the popular
manager Of it. retires from the bust
ness
Mr.. Lamkin has been here several
years and the business established by
J. r. Abercrombie has prospered I'M
der him.
Mr. Conner has been connected with
the Citizens National bank and is al
excellent ail-around business man. He
expects to make some improvements
in the store and continue the up-to-
date policies which have made It pop
ular.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-07-30
KILLS TWO AND
WOUNDS FIVE

Speciai by United Press.
Quincy. Mass, July 30.--Armed and
instructed to shoot on sight more than
two hundred picked shots Of the Fifth
Massachusetts regiment and Boston
police are searching the country to find
Louis Restelli who yesterday killed
two persons and wounded five others.
Mrs. Marina Restelli, aged 65, Henry
y, Hardwiclx, Sc, were killed and Jas
per E. RestelIi, his brother, was shot
twice and is expected to die Business
difficulties caused the trouble.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-07-30
Special By United Press.

Special BY United Press.
Madrid, July sO.-The vice papal
nuncio at Madrid was recalled toay
BY the pope, following the recall by
Spain Of Ambassador Ojeda. This com
pletes the severence between Spain
and the Vatican The most optimistic
admit that this action will require a
higher order Of diplomacy and states
manship than has been witnessed in
Spain in years to escape civil war and
the resulting train Of ruin.
That the Vatican expects civil war
and counts on its hosts Of followers to
remain loyal to the church against the
government is clearly indicated in mes
sages. One complication is the actiy-
ity OF Don Jonie. the pretender, who
Is raising disturbance on she border.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-07-30
CIVIL WAR IS
INEVITABLE
In SPAIN
speciaI By United press.

Special by United Press.
London, July 30.-civil war in Spain
is believed to be inevitable in English
diplomatic circles as result Of the re-
call OF the Spanish ambassador to the
Vatican. The situation is such that
1t is impossible to overestimate its
gravity
The Leader prints a dispatch from
Rome that the Vatican has warned
Spain not to become involved in civil
war The Vatican declares the pope
can count on the bulk Of the Spanish
people to support him.
War would bring a speedy over
throw OF Alfonso. The king is firm in
his stand for the supremacy OF his gov
ernment over the church. Internal
troubles complicate the situation.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-07-30
EXCISE BOARD
In SESSION

The county excise board consisting
Of County Clerk Lindsay, County At
toney Barefoot, County superinten-
dent Wilson ana Judge Williams, met
at the court house this morning for
the purpose Of going over the esti-
mates and fixing the tax leyies for the
coming year 1t IS a big task which
confronts the board and several days,
possibly a week. vim be required 70
finish Il Tie board fixes the tax levy
for the county and for every school
district township and municipality.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-07-30

One Of Don Garland's milk wagon
teams became frightened at street
car while standing on ChiclSasha ave-
nue. near the 4s6T this afternoon. The
horses took a shoot down the avenue,
turned onto Second street and then
chased up the alley, scattering milk
and destruction in their wake. They
finally halted back Of the West Side
drug store where the wagon was
wrecked after knocking a wheel off Of
a surrey In passing.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-07-30
RACE RIOT
in TEXAS

Special by United Press.
Palestine, Texas, July OS.--It is re-
ported that fifteen negroes and five
white men were killed and score
Of whites and negroes we're injured in
the country near here in a race riot
last night
It is reported that negro mob
clashed with a posse over a negro ar
rested The governor has been asked
to send troops.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-07-30
CONFESSES
LARCENY

In the district court this morning
Lee Powell Of TuttIe plead guilty to
the charge Of grand larceny and he
will be sentenced By Judge Bailey
Monday.
Powell stole team of mules from
Mr.. Bobb at Tuttle and took them to
Oklahoma City where he sold them.
Shortly afterward he was arrested and
the mules were recovered. Deputy
Fryear brought him here last night.
He is a single man. about 20 years OF
age and has hitherto borne good
reputation.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-07-30
srRAw voTE oN TRAlN.

A car on the Rock Island passenger
train coming from Anadarko last night
was polIed for governor with the fol-
lowing result:
Cruce 10. Ross 7, Murray 4
For lieutenant governor the result
was:
Duffy II, McAlester 4, Davis II,
Postelle 3.
The occupants Of the car were chief
" travelling men, with few farmers.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-07-30
MRS. CROUCH SPEAKS ToNIeH1

Mrs. Anna B. Crouch, candidate for
county superintendent of schools, viii
address the voters at the bank corner
this evening at $780, Mrs. Crouch is
good talker and win present her
claims for the Office in a convincing
manner. Be sure to hear her.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-07-30
MAY SETTLE
STRIKE

Special by United Press.
Montreal, July sO.-A settlement Of
the Grand Trunk strike is expected
within the next forty-eight hours, fol-
lowing a conference today between
VIM. Mckenzie King, minister OF labor
mad President Lee Garreison, repre-
senting the strikers. It is understood
that both sides agreed to make conces-
sions.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-07-30
MORE TROOPS
RUSHED
Special by United Press.

Special by United Press.
Columbus, Ohio, July sO-Adiutant
General Weybrecht has ordered two adj
ditional regiments to Columbus from
Marietta It is believed that martial
law will be declared. The regiments
are expected to arrive this afternoon.
Othe regiments are ordered to be in
readiness.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-07-30

total Of S57I 0Q7 497 against a 1909 VAL
uation for The same 62 counties Or
s545, ,90S,lSa, Of an increase for 1910
Of s25,0o00O0 or the fourteen coun-
ties yet to report. however, IS Oldaho-
ma county. where the Increase viii
probably be near sI0.000,0 600 alone il
real estate and personal property, and
the other g counties will probably add
ten million more, thus making a total
increase in real estate and personal
property as estimated, Of s45. 900 900.
Add 70 this s2i5,000,000 for public
service corporations al estimated and
the total for the state is $02S, 900 600
estimated.
OF the counties that have reported
to date, Usage county leads In an in
crease OF s1i 100000 alone in real es-
tate; this heavy increase is due to the
great number OF Indian allotments in
that big county from which restrictions
have been removed the last wear. Mus
kogee county comes second with am
Increase of $4,000 600.
Grady county ranks third in amount
Of increase. the assessed valuation in
1903 being $l5,S76.Sa4 while for 1910
the total is $l7,7es,2s4 AS no lands
at all We're assessed in Usage county
last year Grady county should In reality
rank second in increase, barring Okla
homa county not yet reported.