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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-10-18

Floyd Bradley, a Brattleboro lad Of
IL years, has built a model of an aero
plane, using no material except writing
paper and toothpicks. 1t is complete in
every detail, except that there is no mo.
tor, and miniature aviator is shown
at the wheel ready for an ascension.
Young Bradley had no pattern to work
by, the design being constructed en-
tirely as the result Of the impression
which he gained by seeing Scbmitt
brothers aeroplane at the Valley fair.
A. II, Harvey Of Brattleboro, who Is
making speciality Of raising ginseng
and who has the finest ginseng garden
in that locality, will start garden Of
5000 seedlings in Keen,e and he has
orders to start gardens in several places
in this state and New Hampshire He
also is in correspondence with a person
on the Pacific coast. Ginseng roots grow
to maturity in five years and are tben
ready for shipment TO China. Mr.. Har-
vey has roots Of various ages and his
garden gives promise Of handsome re.
turns.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-10-18

To RFNT-Tenement on Third street and
one on Perry street. Apply to j. W. Mich
OILS ia9tf
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-10-18

WANTED-At once. girl or middle-aged
woman to assist in general homework. Only
capable and reliable ones need apply. n. f.
telephone aa7-2, Peoples telephone 62-ls. l76u
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-10-18

TO RENT--Furnished room for one or two.
well heated very light. all convenienoes Faces
city common. Apply l Church street. l45tf
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-10-18

FOR SALE-Two colts, one four months old
aud The other tour years. latter all "broke".
Apply by phone to A. s. PaTkhurst, East HILL
Barre. Phone 354-2t. l79t6s
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-08-03
His Tokens of Farewell.

Among the legends that have gath
cred around Sir Alfred Jones' name is
one to the effect that he was in the
habit Of signifying to ar Office visitor,
by Offering him a banana, that he de-
sired to end the interview. If the
banana was accepted and the call pro-
longed Sir Alfred arose and presented
h1s visitor with fine flower from one
OF the glass stands in his office. But,
supposing his visitor stayed after the
hower-well, the legend continues,
Sir Alfred then offered a pass to the
West Indies on one Of his small steam
ers, with free holiday for six weeks
at his hotel.
1t Is told, however, that on one oc-
casion Sir Alfred got the worst of the
banana trick. A young reporter called
on him to learn on behalf Of his news
paper something about the shipping
scondict When, after ten seconds
conversation regarding the weather,
Sir Alfred's hand was straying toward
the banana plate, the reporter hooked
a couple Of bananas out of his own
pocket. In the sweetest tone of inno-
cence he said, "Will you have a ba.
mana, Sir Alfred d?"-Westminster Ga
zette.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-08-03
Knew the Wrond Man.

1t was with good deal of conf
dence that he walked up to the mag
istrate's desk in Philadelphia station
Notwithstanding the fact that police
man had firm hold on both sleeves.
He waited quietly till one of the DO
ncemen made the accusation of drunk
and disorderly" and then asked the
magistrate If he might speak.
"Yes," replied the magistrate. "What
have you to sayY'
"Well, judge. I was drunk last night,
but 1t does not often happen. 1 have
lived in this ward nearly all my life,
and any one can tell you that"
"Oh, lived here all your life, have
you? Do you know any one In the
ward that can speak for youW asked
the magistrate.
YES" said the prisoner, II know
-. He can tell you all about me-"
"You know him, do you? Well, so do
I. Ten days." was the result.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-08-03
Recipes For Invisible Ink.

The following are the ingredients
OF the most common Invisible inks:
Sulphate Of copper and sal ammoniac,
equal parts, dissolved in water; writes
colorless, but turns yellow when heat
ed. Onion Juice, like the last. A weak
INFUSION Of gals; turns black when
moistened with weak copperas water.
A weak solution Of sulphate of iron; /;
turns blue when moistened with a
weak solution Of prussiate Of potash
and black with infusion Of gals. The
diluted solutions Of nitrate Of silver
and terchloride Of gold; darken when
exposed to the sunlight. Aqua forts,
spirits OF salt, oil of vitriol, common
salt or saltpeter, dissolved In a large
quantity Of water; turns yellow or
brown when heated. Solution Of nitro
muriate Of cobalt; turns green when
heated and disappears on cooling. Solu-
ton Of acetate Of cobalt to which a
little inter has been added; becomes
rose colored when heated and disap-
pears on cooling.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-08-03
The Vital Test.

MY eyes seem to be all wrong" ex-
planned Mr.. Pinchpenny to the expen-
sive Oculist. They're weak and tire
easily. After bit everything seems
to swim before them. Bright lights
make me dizzy. Can you assist meY'
The expensive oculist nodded.
"Your case is q common one." he re-
piled, "but I fear it will necessitate a
treatment extending over several
months. However, I can guarantee
an absolute and enduring cure"
Biweekly for several months Mr..
Pinchpenny was treated, and day by
day his sight waxed stronger and
more strong.
do you think I'm all right now?"
he inquired at last
"Mr. Pinchpenny," replied the ocu.
list, beaming, II think I can assure
you that your eyes are now cured.
But there is one more test it would
be as well to apply" Here he held ND
a little sheet Of paper. "See," he
said suavely, "if you can read this
little bill Of mine at twelve inches
without NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Answers.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-08-03
REMBERT.

Rembert. August 1.-The drought
which was becoming serious In our
section was broken on Saturday by
a gentle rain. The Pisgah, Smith
vile. and Egypt sections are still dry.
The Lee county union meeting met
with Mizpah church on last Saturday.
A full delegation from the different
churches was present. The program
Tor the occasion was ably discussed by
several and the good people os that
section served bountiful dinner,
which was enjoyed by all present.
We all appreciated the kindness OF
our friend and brother, L. A. White,
Tor the assistance rendered by him
and family during our union meeting.
Brother White will always find q
welcome In our meetings. our social
gatherings, and our homes.
The union will convene with Anti
och. In October. Let us pray that as
the union grows in age. 1t may grow
I'm grace. and that much and lasting
good will be accomplished.
Officers for the ensuing year were
elected as follows: B. c. Sparrow,
reelected clerk; ID. j. Hatfield, mod
orator.
Mrs. Laura j. Mcleod of the Mlz-
psh section. Is quite sick with fever
Next Saturday, August 9Th. will be
observed by the Pisgah Sunday school
as ohildrens day. together with =
basket picnic. The public IS invited
Co come and bring their baskets.
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Picnic at G. S. Nj. A.
Editor of The Item:

Editor of The Item
AS General Sumter's birthday, Aug
ust 14th, is on Sunday this year, the
annual picinc held at the G. S. M. A.
will come off on the Saturday before
the 18th inst, and this will be the
rule in the future as far as we of
today can fix 1t.
Everything indicates a fine, full
meeting this year. The speakers are
we'll known as men who entertain
and interest when they come before
audiences, and conditions offer ques-
tions for discussion Of unusual inter-
est. The Sumter Agricultural So
ciety is in fine working order and will
turn out in full force and bring in
new members from all quarters.
Prof. J. Frank Williams, agent of
the demonstration farm work for
Sumter county, has advices from all
sections of the county that point to
a large and intelligent gathering of
the best farmers. The picinc will be
in the usual style, "a basket picnic"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-08-03
CRIPPEN AND COMPANION
CAUGHT.
Arrested On Steamer MOntrOse B,
Inspector Dew

Father Point, Que, July 31.-Dr.
Hawley Harvey Crippen and Ethel
Clare Leneve, his stenographer, who
fled from London after the disappear
ance Of Belle Elmore, the doctors
wife, were arrested here today aboard
the Canadian Pacific Liner Montrose,
at the command of Inspector Dew, of
Scotland Yard.
The indentification Of the long
sought fugitives on board the fog
shrouded steamer by the English de-
tective, who had raced across the
Atlantic ahead of the Montrose, mark
ed the elimination of one of the most
sensational flights in recent criminal
annals. Accompanied by two Cana
dian officers, Dew boarded the yes
sci at $50 o'clock this morning, and
hfteen minutes later both man and
girl were locked in their staterooms
Crippen, broken in spirit but men
tally relieved by the relaxed tension,
the girl, garbed in boys clothes, sob
bing Historically. They were no
longer the REV. John Robinson and
SON." as booked from Antwerp on
July 20.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-08-03
DAIzEIiIL

Dalzeil. August 1.-Everythng Is
mving on very nicely now with us
We had a nice rain on Saturday
which we were beginning to need
Crops are doing fine now and most
OF them are in very good fix. while
some have some grass In them yet
but lots OF grass was killed last week
and most OF the farmers are begin
ming TO again to see daylight. really
think the prospects now are for a
better crop than lass year. of cotton
and corn.
Why don't the magistrate and con-
stable up In the Smithville section
DO as ours here are doing? just
meet the trains and seize the whiskey
as q Is brought In and the trouble
will soon stop. We hardly see any
Mt all comeing in here. new. I can't
say when have ever seen a drunk
man arrive here. I fear the people
In the simthville section are uphold
ing the whiskey traffic. II so II can't
be stopped. but let them come togeth-
er and they can soon stop II II they
wish to do so.
The protracted meeting at the
Daizeil Methodist church closed yes
ferday. The meeting was we'll at
tended. and considerable interest
manifested. The pastor. Rev. ]. N,
Wright. was assisted by Rev. A. s,
reIsiie. OF Heath Springs. Mr.. Leslie
4s a fine preacher. and he gave the
people here a good many truths
60 think over.
The meeting at Horeb Baptist
church begins tonight, and will run
on through the week.
Mr.. 8. F. Moore Is at home again
sfter a few days stay in the noun
tains OF North Carolina, where he
vent with his family. who will re-
main up there for sometime longer
Mr.. b. w. segars has invested in
q new Overland car. and Is now
making fast time on the road.
Mrs. T. NJ. Croswell spent a few
dsys last week attending the union
at Bethel.
Well. the candidates are beginning
Go be very polite now; why. they can
most shake your hand of.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-08-03
SSfTTTTyILLE.

Smithville, August Cotton has
improved somewhat. but not more
than half crop can be expected.
IL this dry. hot weather continues
very long. cotton is likely to shed
badly. but we are hoping that rain
will come soon and relieve the situ-
lation.
Mr.. Editor. I've been catching IT,
sure. Some OF my friends think 1
must be suffering with indigestion or
nightmare. win say for the benefit
OF those who haven't been able to see
mo personally that I've suffered with
Indigestion for years. and I sometimes
have nightmares, but 1 still have
enough sense left to know drunk
man when I see him. and to know
that prohibition Is "a miserable fail
ure. One man told me that his opin-
Ton I'm regard to tho whiskey problem
was the same as mine. but he was
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-08-03

afraid to say so. / was not afraid,
had been made. l don't believe in
whiskey drinking or intoxicants of
any kind any more than l did when
wanted prohibition. / thought per-
,haps &unkness would be reduced
at least one-third, but instead 1t
has increased a hundred or more per
cent. Now If we must have one of
these great evils, say lets take the
least one, a licensed baroom would
be far worse than prohibition, and
prohibition Is worse than the dis
pensary, so give us the less. and not
the greater evil, II we lust have
one. I'm not the only one, who has
seen the mistake, but 1 dare say they
are like the man above mentioned,
they are afraid to say so. I wonder
why?
Miss Lucille Mcleod. of Mayesville,
is visiting her aunt, Mrs. HI. II. Evans,
at "Fairview."
Messrs Levy Austin, F. Boykin, w.
c. Rogers, and Supervisor Evans
came over Monday in an automobile
from Bishopville.
Misses. Lucille Mcleod, of Mayes-
Vile, and Abbie Evans, of Bishop
Vile, spent Sunday at 1.-THE Pines"
Mr.. Charlie Josey of st. Charles,
came up last Friday.
Miss Hattie Hussey, of Sumter, and
Miss Lola Smith, of Anderson, spent
Friday night at "The Pines
Misses Hattie Hussey, Jessie Brown,
and Lola Smith spent Friday here.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-08-03
THE TEXAS BUTCHERS.
Eight Arrested for killing Negroes i'm
Anderson County, Texas.

Palestine, Tex, Aug, In his
charge to the special grand jury
impanelled today Judge B. B. Gard
ner of the third judicial district de-
manded that thorough investigation
of the race riot in Anderson be made.
Four additional arrests were made
today in connection with the clash
between the whites and blacks FRIDAY
night and Saturday. Eight white men
are now in Jail, all of whom are
charged with murder in the first de-
gree, and held without bail to await
the action of the grand jury. These
are: James Surger, Joseph Bishop,
Walter Ferguson, Isman Garner, An
drew Kirkwood, James Jenkins, F.
c. Bailey and Morgan Henry.
Troop c. of the Texas State guard,
under the command Of Capt. L. H.
Younger, arrived here today and is
encamped in the court house yard.
The troop will patrol the scene of the
riots and protect the prisoners now
in Jail.
According to the authorities the
situation is now we'll in hand and no
further trouble is anticipated.
Deputy Sheriff Reeves, who return
ed from Slocum this afternoon, said:
Il am positive that the trouble be-
between the white and black races of
Anderson county is at an end, it is
my further belief that no more than
Is white men participated in the riot.
OF course there were probably be-
tween 100 and 200 armed men in
the community but they were armed
merely for the purpose of protecting
their homes and quelling such upris-
ings as might occur. The great ma
jority of these men did not reach the
scene of the trouble. A coroner's in
auest over the eight negro bodies
returned a verdict in each case,
that the deceased came to death from
gunshot wounds in the hands of a
person or persons unknown
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-08-03
Married At st. Charles.

ST. Charles, July 29.-A very beauti-
full home wedding was that of Miss
lone Reid of this place and DR.. w.
G. Thomas of Mayesville, which was
solemnized last evening at the home
of the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
w. Moultrie Reid.
AS the last notes of the song. EN-
treat me not to leave thee" were
beautifully sung by Miss Sara Craig
Of Rock Hill, the pianist, Miss Gould
ing Reid Of BishOpville commenced
the wedding march and bridal party
gouped themselves beneath the arch
in the following order: Messrs. George
Reid and J. ]. Shaw, opposite Misses
Marion Gilland and Louise Reid, af-
ter whom came the groom with his
best man, Mr.. J. Allison Thomas of
Atkins, then the two little flower
girls, Margaret Cooper and Adelaide
Harbeck, dressed in blue and pink
silk, preceded the bride and her maid
Of honor, Miss Rebecca Reid. The
beautiful ring ceremony was impress
sively performed by Rev. H. A. Knox
of Mayesville.
The bride was elegantly gowned
in white crepe-de-chene over satin
with pearl trimmings, her veil was
gracefully held in place with orange
blossoms and she carried a shower
bouquet Of brides roses and lilies of
the valley. The maid of honor was
lovely in pink silk and white carana-
tions. The brides maids were daintily
dressed in pink and blue silk
The decorations in green and white,
lighted with Japanese lanterns were
tastily arranged by Mrs. Paul D. Will
son, and Misses Lois Wilson and Edna
McCutchen.
After the ceremony and congratu-
lations punch was served by Mrs. G.
D. Cooper of Mayesville, and Mrs. Fl
w. Smith Of Charleston. During the
evening a delicious ice course was
served.
The bride is the beautiful and ac-
complished daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
w. M. Reid. The groom is the Junior
member of the firm of Bradley and
Thomas of Mayesville and is highly
esteemed by all who know him. They
received a handsome collection of
silver cut glass and many other
beautiful gifts.
The bride and groom left on the 9
O'CLOCK p. m, train for Columbia and
points in North Carolina. After
August 18th they will be at home to
their friends in Mayesville.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-08-03
Sumter Library Association.

The Sumter Library has lust re-
ceived a new shipment of attractive
books for summer reading, consist
ing Of the following:
A complete set of Mark Twain.s
works.
Mr.. Polly, H. G. Wells.
Old Harbor, w. J. Hopkins.
Nathan Burke. Mary Watts.
The Old Order Changeth, VIM.
Allen White.
A Modern Chronicle, Winston
Churchill.
Whirlpools. Hendrick Sienkiewicx.
The Wild Olive. Basil King.
Philippa at Halycon, K. H. Brown
Simon the Jester, w. J. Locke.
The Storm Birds, Schroeder Davis.
The Voice in the Rice, Governeur
Morris.
The Rosary, F. L. Barclay.
Juveniles.
Stephen Of Philadelphia, Jas Otis.
Peter Of Amsterdam, Jas. Otis. I
Feats on the Fjords, Harriet Mar
tineau.
Adventures of Tom Sawyer, MARI
Twain.
Huckleberry Finn, Mark Twain.
The yearly subscription fee to the
library continues at two dollars p
year. For the remainder of the sum
mer and until further notice, thA
library, which is situated on the Civic
League Headquarters on North Maia
St., will only be open one hour a day
in the afternoons from $3.50 unit,
$50. &
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-08-03
Sporting Dictionary.

No event in recent years has been
more productive of topics Ior those
who have a leaning toward heavy,
light and featherweight literature
than the fight" at Reno. One of the
best stories has been submitted by a
anonymous correspondent. The writer
terms it "A Sporting Dictionary" and
1t reads as follows:
Bear--Any white pugilist who fails
to trim a clever coon.
Big Fellow-A term of endearment
applied to successful ring generals,
which is changed to big stiff when
he fails to bring home the bacon.
Low Down-Something you think
you have on your opposite in an eff
fort to separate him from his sub
stance. but which events prove to be
in the possession of the other guy.
War Correspondent-An near human
who knew Bret Harte at the time
he penned the Heather Chinee' and
once almost worked on the New York
Sun.
Double Cross-A relic of the stone
age. which is latterly applied to any
pugilistic contest, especially when the
low down accompanies it.
Frame-Up-An agreemet among
friends to relieve every one else of
his possessions. but which at the elev-
enth hour is changed to the double
cross.
Fight Fan-A species of mutt who
sets in $500 worth of railroad fare
and pays a dollar apiece for sand
wiches to prove he's a game sport,
and then hollers his head off when he
fails to get out winner through fail
ure to combine the low down with
the frame-up.
Near Fight Fan-A newspaper
reader who becomes an expert via
the war correspondent route, and
who invariably says: IT told you so.
Why, 1 had it doped out six months
ago."
Manager--Also mutt who is a
prince at the beef stew time of a
fighters career and a pest at the
tourning car-diamond tiara stage.
Arena-A place where an enthusi-
ast pays $50 for the privilege of re-
sining his trousers.
Champion-One who gathers the
gilt and subsists exclusively on adu-
lation, pork chops and chicken
Promoter-A nessary evil, who
gleefully informs the mutt that he in
vented the lown down, originated the
frame-up and exists on the double
cross.
Hobo-A lucky geek who was cap
tured at Truckee and spent the
Fourth in the village lookup.
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Justification.

The old darky had driven his fare to
the hotel and was now demanding q
dollar for his service.
"What! protested the passenger. "a
dollar for that distance? Why, is isn't
half mile as the crow fies!'
Oats true, boss," returned Sambo.
with an appealing smile. But, ye
see, sub, dat old crow he amt got free
wives an ten chilluns to suppoht, not
to mention de keep fob de hoss."-Har-
per's Weekly.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-08-03
DEFENDS PROHIBITION.
Set Forth by Smithville Cores
pondent.

To the Editor Of The Daily Item.
In the Item of July 2S appeared
an editorial suggesting that all pro-
hibitionists read the letter from
smithville correspondent, which
have carefully done. You seem to
place that correspondent on record
as being a good sample of sincere
prohibitionists. Will you kindly give
me space to show the other side or
view Of prohibition.
Mr.. Editor, I have the highest re-
gard for your honesty and will make
opinion.
II whiskey is such an evil as your
correspondent thinks 1t is, and we all
know that II Is, Is 1t right for us TO
concent to the legal sale of 1t at all?
If we do, are we not responsible for
the evil that II does? Is 1t right to
use the Government to monopolize
the whiskey traffic for the money
that's in the unholy business, for
II has already been proven that
money was the principal object. The
law was never inforced, anybody
could get whiskey." 1t was the most
unpopular law that has ever been
enacted to my knowledge, except the
old stock law. 1t only grew in favor
to any one, as it became more and
more a money gathering machine.
The State dispensary got to be the
rottonest and most corrupt institution
that has ever been carried on by self
respecting men. 1t disgraced the very
name of our State. 1t caused much
rebellion. B. r. Tillman was abcut
the only man in the State that could
have enforced 1t. When we think OF
this Mr.. Editor. would you suppose
for one moment that our consecrated
men and women that have worked so
long and prayed so faithfully to ac-
complish prohibition and redeem our
poor unfortunate whiskey degraded
people and in the very first real bat
tie for their cause, will throw ur
their hands and say we are fooled.
we made the mistake. the whiskcy
gang Is right, give us back the un-
holy and rotten dispensary May cur
God forbid! Can any good man af-
ford to turn back? The length Of
time the present condition of things
VIII least depends altogether upon
how many prohibitionists we have
that are like your correspondent at
Smithville.
The only real and lasting remedy
Is to elect true prohibitionists as
officers that will enforce the law. The
hght Is on. the forces are about equal,
the lawless fellows will contest every
inch of ground. Every law-abiding
man must stand for law and order.
We cannot have order If we have
whiskey, prohibition has been many
years coming. IL may be NAV years
more before 1t will prohibit, but pro
hibition Is coming. dispensaries are
going. The leaders Of prohimition
are among the best men and women
that ever touched the American soil
men OF true principles. the leaders OF
the whiskey gang are among the
worst with less principle than your
Smithville correspondents sand hill
negroes have"
w. A. BROADWAY.
| sumter. S. c., August /, 1910.