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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-04-30
TIGERS TURNED LOOSE.
owned Up to Bringing Whiskey in,
But Got Their Stuff Back and Were
Let Go.

The two negroes, Sam Richardson
and Osborne Po. tor. who were up be
fore the Recorder Monday for
br uging twelve gallons and thre
pints of whiskey in on the Southern
train. and who were arrested by Off,
Ger McKagen, were discharged. The
following entry was made on the Re-
corder's docket:
Sam Richardson, receiving liquor
for unlawful irposes, pleads not
guilty. but acknowledges bringing six
gallons of liquor from Columbia. Tes-
timony showed that defendant had
received money from witnesses for
the purpose of buying liquor for
them. He was their agent without
pay. No probable case. Dismissed
The witnesses were Lucius Jefferson,
Marion Brown, Ellen Jones, William
Chairman, Henry Brown, Henry Mel
son.
Osborne Porter, receiving liquors
for purposes of selling. 1t was clear
ly shown that defendant went to CO.
lumbia to buy whiskey for the wit
nesses and himself with money fur
nished by them in advance. He was
dismissed. The witnesses were Wilder
Davis, Willie Richardson, William
Richardson, Ida Jones, Louisa Muir
ray. Madison Nelson, Anarchy Davis,
Alex Jewell.
The act of the legislature passed
in 1909 says:
1T shall be unlawful for any per-
son, firm, corporation. or association
within this State to manufacture, sell,
barter. exchange, receive, accept,
give away to induce trade, deliver,
store, keep in possession in this State,
furnish at public places or otherwise
dispose of any spirituous, malt, vim
Gus. fermented, brewed or other Ii
quors. beverages, or any compounds
or mixtures thereof which contain
alcohol and is used as beverage,
and which If drunk to excess will
prodice intoxication."
The Act of 1909 specifically states
that 1t does not repeal the Cary
Cothran Act, and that act prohibits
transporting liquors.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-04-30
HUGHES ASSOCIATE JUSTICE.
New Yorker Appointed to Federal
Supreme Bench.

Washington, April 25.-President
Taft late today received from Cover
nor Charles e. Hughes. of New York,
letter accepting a rendered appoint
ment as Associate Justice Of the Su-
preme Court of the United States.
Five minutes after the letter was
handed to the President the nomina-
tion of Governor Hughes was on its
way to the senate. That body had
adjourned for the day, however, and
so the senate will not hear officially
of the designation Of Gov. Hughes
to succeed the late Justice David j..
Brewer until tomorrow.
While it is expected that Governor
Hughes will be confirmed with little
or no delay, 1t is understood here
that he will remain as the Chief Exc
cutive Of the State Of New York un-
til next October, and will not take
the oath of office until the fall term
of the Supreme Court opens on the
second Monday in that month.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-04-30
Cotton Seed Scarce.

Montgomery, Ala, April 26.-
There is a conflict Of opinion among
cotton men as to the scarcity of seed
with which to replant the crop de-
stroyed by the freeze that has just
swept the South. Montgomery deal
ers declare there is plenty of seed at
normal prices. From other parts Of
the State reports come that no seed
is to be had and prices have advanc-
ed sharply.
Today the Montgomery office Of
the Southern Cotton Oil Company in
structed every seed crushing mill un-
der it's control to suspend operation
and to buy all seed offered. 1t is de-
clared that the seed will be sold to
planters at normal prices.
Reports have been received from
nearly every county in the State.
These reports show that all cotton
plants above ground have been kill
ed.
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Proved His Theory, but Died.

The acme of realism was reached.
though by accident. in a criminal trial
number Of years ago at Lebanon, o.
Two men had Il personal encounter.
One OF them after vainly trying to
draw his pistol from his hip pocket
turned to fee. A moment later he fell.
shot In the small OF the back. One
chamber OF his pistol was found to
have been fired. His assailant was
tried for murder. The defense con-
tended that the man had shot himself
while trying to draw his pistol. which
had become entangled E the lining OF
the pocket, and that the prisoners shot
had not taken effect. The prosecution
cOntended that such wound could
not have been self inflicted. The defend.
ants counsel, Clement l.. VallanLic-
ham, undertook to demonstrate to the
jury just how the dead mans pistol
had hung in the pocket and Just how
possible 1T was to intiict such wound
Suddenly there was loud report. and
the lawyer sank to the floor The ball
had entered the back almost In the
Identical spot where the dead man had
been shot. The defendant was acquit-
ted. Mr.. Vallandigham died. - Ex-
change
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-04-30
North Carolina Crop Damaged.

Charlotte, N. c., April 26.-Reports
from this immediate section are to
the effect that the cold snap has been
disastrous to the cotton crop. Large
planters are practically a unit in the
declaration that all of the seed plant
ed has been ruined, and this repre-
sents, 1t is estimated, 80 per cent. Of
the new crop.
The most serious situation that con-
fronts the planters is the shortage Of
seed. Because of unusually high
prices the past season a majority Of
the farmers sold their seed supply too
short and the seed supply houses are
unable to supply the demand. But
for this famine the situation would
not be serious beyond certainty of a
late crop, for there is ample time for
replanting, but unfortunately there is
no seed to replant with. That the
next crop in this State will be meagre
Is a foregone conclusion.
Fruits and truck were not serious
ly injured though late crops will be
the result Of the unprecedented cold
weather.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-04-30
Birthday Party.

Little Miss Buena Delgar entertain
ed her little friends on Thursday eve
ming from four to six o'clock. The
occasion being her sixth birthday.
Many Of the little folks enjoyed the
evening, playing games on the lawn
in front of the house with their little
hostess. Shortly after five O'Clock
they were coupled off and marched
into the dining room where tables
were spread with strawberries and ice
cream, cake and cOnfectiOnaries.
When all had finished their refresh
ments they left the dining room for
the piazza, where the poor old dom
key stood waiting to see who would
come nearest to pinning his tail in the
right place. Little Miss Carmel Nc
Kiever was the most successful one
candy.
Among those present were Misses
Daisy and Helen China, Winnifred
Alexander, Elizabeth Crowson, Car
mel McKieVer, and Lii! an Delgar;
Masters Delgar and Clifton Dorm. Eu-
gene Epperson, Evans Bruner, Henry
ligon, Eugene and Douglas Moses,
Duprcc I;hamc, George McKicvcr
and Earl Withcrspoon.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-04-30
COTTON SEVERELY INJURED.
REPORTS FROM FROZEN DIS.
TRICTS CONFIRM ESTIMATES
OF LOSS.
Seed May be Very Scare-But Many
Mills Have offered to Supply Far.
mers With All They Have, But 1t
May be Insufficient.

Atlanta, Ga, April 26.-That last
nights reports Of the damage done
the young cotton crop by the cold
wave which overspread the entire
South Sunday night and Monday
were not exaggerated is shown by re-
ports from all sections of the cotton
belt, which indicate that at least so
per cent. Of the young cotton was de-
stroyed. Further damage in some
sections was added by the frost Of
this morning in parts of Georgia,
north Alabama, Tennessee and North
Carolina. Ice was reported this morn
ing as far south as Thomasville on
the southern boundary of Georgia.
Cottonseed oil mills in this and
other States have signified their will
lingness to supply farmers with seed,
to the extent of their supplies, but 1t
is thought these will not be sufficient
for replanting the vast area affected
by the cold. The prevailing price for
seed Is 81 per bushel, or about double
the price which the farmers obtained
from the mills. In some instances the
cotton fields will be plowed up and
planted in corn.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-04-30
ENCOURAGEMENT.

II have splitting headache" sighs
the beautiful young thing
Have you ever tried magnetic heal
ing| asks the obliging young man.
"No. What is itT
"You rest your head, thus, on my
shoulder, and / pass my arm about
your waist in this manner. Now be
perfectly calm and see If this does not
relieve you"
The position is maintained for five or
ten minutes, and then the obliging
young man asks:
"DOes your head ache any more"
"Ye-e-es"
"Well, I'm sorry I don't seem able to
relieve you"
He Is about to remove his srrs when
she looks up at him chidirgly and
says:
ut seems to me that If you have any
confidence in your method you would
be willing to keep on trying" Chicago
News.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-04-30
HON. 0. c. SCARBOROUGH.
He Is Candidate For Railroad Com
missioner and Should Be Elected.

Hon. 0. c. Scarborough, of Sum-
merton was in the city Tuesday.
Mr.. Scarborough is a frequent visitor
to this city, but this time his visit
had more Of politics in it than busi-
ness, as he is looking over the field
to see how things are moving along
in his race for Railroad Commission
er He had every reason to be satis-
ned with his prospects here, for he
is too we'll and favorably known in
Sumter for many votes to stray ava,
from him on election day. If he could
get the same percentage Of votes else
where as he will receive in Sumter
there would be no second primary in
the race for Railroad Commissioner
Mr. scarborough is home folks. hav-
ing been born and raised in Sumter
county, did as much as any other one
man to establish Lee county and then
for the past few years has made his
home in Clarendon county, which he
has rcpr esented in the legislature for
two terms. Mr.. Scarborough is so
strong in Sumter, Lee and Clarendon
counties because he is better Known
in this section than elsewhere, but he
l.; strcng, also, for the further and
better reason that those who know
him best believe that he is especially
fitted for the position, and that the
rights and interests of both the pub
lie and Of the railroads would be safe
in his hands. He would do the right
as he sees it, and being a practical
business man of sound judgment and
much common sense, he would be apt
to see the right thing nine times out
OF ten. In fact, he is believed to be
the man for the office, and on that
ground his friends encouraged him to
enter the race.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-04-30
Why She Shut Down,

"A charming gentleman about four
years old used to pass my house every
day on his way to kindergarten" said
a lady, land in course Of time / made
his acquaintance and gave a penny to
him each morning when we parted.
Eventually his mother requested me
not to give any more money to him.
The next morning l did not present
the usual penny. He did not seem to
notice the omission. The succeeding
day when the penny was not given to
him he said nothing. But on the morn
Ing OF the third day when the penny
was not forthcoming he sidled up to
me and whispered: What's the mat.
ter? Amt your husband workinRY"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-04-30
Uncertainty of Lion huntlno.

A lion is fearful animal. Do not
run away with the idea that be Is not
dangerous. You may have luck to kill
twenty. but No. 21 will likely get you
However careful and good a shot you
may be. there is the greatest danger in
tackling a lion. / remember Colonel
H., who had lived in Africa for nine
years and during that time had never
seen lion, and the first lion he saw
he wounded and got badly mauled,
saying to me: Here, man; you have
been here only sixteen months and
have killed FIVE lions. Chuck 1t, man,
while you are in luck. They are bound
to get you If you 60 on hunting them"
Forest and Stream.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-04-30
DIR. Power at Methodist Church.

The pastor being indisposeC the
hev. w. G. Power, ID. D., preached
az the First Methodist chui ch on
sunday morning at IL o clock. His
text was selected from JOhu 81: "Yc
must be born again." from which he
preached strong clear. forccful scr
men on regeneration. His sermon
showed clearly the necessity OF new
lirth I'm order TO enter the kingdom
of our Lord and share I'm The services
and glOrlcs Of the same. The sermon
vas much enjoyed and appreciated
lay the largo congregation.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-04-30
CANDIDATE BLEASE'S
FORM.
Issues Upon Which Ncwberry Man
Will Make Race for Governor.

Newherry, April 24.-Mayor Cole
l.. Blease, Of Newberry, in announc-
ing the platform upon which he will
make the race for Governor this
summer states, that the principal is
sue he will discuss is the financial
condition of the State, which he says
is Of greatest Importance, and to
which he devoted himself chiefly in
his previous campaign He declares
himself in favor of biennial sessions
of the General Assembly; liberal ap-
preparations for the Confederate Vet
Grams; liberal but not extravagant
appropriations for the State institu-
tions Of learning; building up of the
common schools of the State and bet
ter salaries for the teachers.
Il am absolutely opposed to COM
pulsory education" says Mr. Blease
las my record in house and senate
in the past will show"
Mr.. Blease is opposed to higher ed
ucation for the negro and in favor
of taxes paid by the white people be-
ing used for the education of white
children; favors strict enforcement of
Nagrancy law; advocates law requir-
ing marriage certificates and regis
tration of all marriages contracted;
favOrs flat rate Of two and one-half
cents per mile on railroads, but op-
poses the present mileage book sys-
tenn and the charge Of fifteen cents
excess; favors good roads; opposes
law restricting the rights of Demo-
Gratis to vote in the primary cleo
tions; believes in running the gov
ornment on liberal but not extrava-
giant basis (Which he charges is now
being doneO favors reducing expen-
Ses. as taxes are now too high.
AS to the whiskey question, Mr..
Blease says:
Il am satisfied that the people of
the State are tired Of the agitation
along this line. I favor local option,
and in order to be strictly Democrat
ic and allow local self-government
and home rule, I favor extending the
present law so as to allow a county
to have license if the majority Of her
white citizens wish to, just as other
counties have dispensary or prohibi-
ton. However, If license is voted
favor the most vigorous enforcement
Of the laws in the sale in this manner.
prohibiting under any circumstances
any whiskey being sold in less GUAM
titles than one-half pint, or between
sunset and sun-up and prohibiting 1t
from being drunk on the premises,
or being sold under any circum-
stances to minors or inebriates, or
behind closed doors or screens, pro-
hibiting any obscene pictures on the
premises or any billiard or pool
rooms connected Herewith, and pro-
viding that any person holding a IL
cense who shall violate any provision
of the law shall Immediately upon
conviction forfeit his license and be
forever thereafter barred from being
licensed, and in addition be impris-
oned at hard labor in the State Pen
itentiary without the alternative of a
fine. I am absolutely opposed to the
old bar room system and would un-
der no circumstances sign a bill to
reinstate that system"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-04-30
Westminster AbbeY's Poets, Cornor

westminster Hbbey's Poets Corner.
Turning from King Henry's chapel.
with Its wealth Of fancy's fairy frost
work." to the poets corner in West
minister abbey, we are attracted by
spell mightier than that Of carven
stones In the presence Of those serene
creators Of immortal things" who have
enriched our literature with gifts be-
yond all price This glorious company
Of paupers," as they have been termed.
says writer in Great Thoughts, have
won fame In the glow Of which that
of statesmen and warriors wanes and
perishes, touched to death by diviner
eyes" Drawn together. as 1t were, by
the spell Of Chaucer. "our first war
bier" what Spenser calls "black OBJ
liviOn's rust has failed to tarnish their
golden record We move entranced
amid the memorials Of Drayton, Ben
Jonson, Spenser, Shakespeare, Beau
mont, Milton, Gray. Addison and many
more. including the impassioned peas
ant singer, Robert Burns. and the great
Victorians. Robert Browning and AL.
fred Tennyson.-London Standard.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-04-30
Couldn't Quite Qualify.

"Mebbe you'd like to put a piece
about me in yer paper" quavered the
old man. hobbling up to the city edi.
tors desk.
"What have you doneY demanded
the arbiter Of publicity's destiny.
"NOthin' much, but / was a hundred
year old yesterday"
"a hundred. eh? But cap you walk
without stick and read fine print
without glassesW
"N-no."
"You are an impostor!"
The old man broke down and con.
fessed that he was only ninety seven,
--Cleveland Leader.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-04-30
NEGRO KILLING IN EDGEFIELD.
Henry MOscley Shot at Church By
Sam Wash.

Edgefield. April 25.-Yesterday al
Cochran colored Baptist church, ten
mics west or here, Sam Wash shot
and Killed Henry Moseley. The weap-
on used was a pistol. Two shots were
hred by Wash, one taking effect in
the right arm of the deceased shat
terlng the same, the other penertra+-
ing the left breast, near the heart
causing instant death.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-04-30
Just Tolerable.

Concerning a certain time serving
Washington clergyman Of whom a vis-
ltor was one day expressing n harsh
estimate President Lincoln said:
l think YOU are rather hard on Mr. -.
He reminds me Of Il man in Illinois who
was arrested tor passing counterfeit
bill. lie admitted that he had taken il
10 bank cashier TO know If Il was
good bill "Well, what was the reply OF
the cashier" asked his lawyer why"
evasively answered the prisoner. "he said
1t was pretty tolerable, respectable sort
OF a bill"
Mr.. Lincoln thought the Clergyman
"a pretty tolcrable, respectable sort Of
q clergyman"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-04-30

ward for the arrest of John Rober-
son, colOred, for the murder of Hen
rietta Evans. He is described as a
tall, raw boned mulatto, six fee,
tall, very sparely made, bumped
shoulders, goes with head hanging
down, sickly looking, about 25 years
old, and Is a barber.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-04-30

1t is expected that a large number
Of immigrants will arrive in this
State as a result of the purchase by
Geo. w. Aldrich Of Vermont, of a
large tract Of land in the lower Sec
ton Of the State.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-04-30

1t looks now as though the Maine
insurgents had the old senator beat
On. and that he knew it. Such in
gratitude FOR his late tariff services
on behalf Of the wood pulp monopoly
is beyond comprehension.-Sp
field Republican.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-04-30
METHODIST DISTRICT CONFER.
ENCE.
COnvnned Here Wednesday-Wiu
Continue Balance Of Week.

Continue Balance Of Week.
The Sumter District Conference
met in annual session in the First
Methodist church in this city We'd
nesday, the opening sermon being
preached by Rev. F. H. Shuler, of
Manning. After the service the Con-
ference was called to order by Rev.
Waddy T. Duncan, presiding elder,
of the district, who requested the
secretary of the last District Con-
ference to call the roll of clerical and
lay delegates responded to roll call.
j. w. Hamell Of Kershaw, was elect
81 secretary Of The conference.
Tire hours of meeting were fixed
= follows: Morning session meets ar
$50; preaching at 1870. and ad-
iournnent after the service After
noon session meets at o'clock and
adjourn at will. Service at $3.50 p.
m.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-04-30

Diarrhoea should be cured without
loss of time and by medicine which
like Chamberlaln's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy not only cures
promptly but produces no unpl, asant
after effects. II never fails and is
pleasant and safe to take. Sold by
w. w. Sibert.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-04-30

Mr.. Charlcton DuRant, of Man
ming. representing the Laymcn's
M"mcvcnt, made an address at St
Luko's Methodist church near st.
Charles Sunday.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-04-30

The Sumter jail is empty and has
been for week or more, with the
exception Of a city prisoner, who was
put there until he could be taken to
the gang.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-04-30

Chamberlain'S Stomach and Liver
'apletS assist nature in driving all
impurities ont of the system. insuring
rree and regular condition and re-
storing the organs of the BODY TO
health and strength. Sold by w. w.
Sibert
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-04-30

Watch, Clock and Jewelry repair
ing' also engraving, promptly and &C
curately done. Charges reasonable
- NJ Joye. AT Savoy. 4-15-1W
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-04-30

You can't expect the senate to get
excited over the railroad bill when
there is a baseball game going on in
the same town.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-04-30

If your Watch Is out OF fix or need
attention, take it to G. NJ. Joye, tn
watch rCpaircr, at The Savoy. Accu
rate work promptly done. Satisfac
tiOn guaranteed 4-l5-l ~
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-04-30

Affairs of the dispensaries, where
they have been voted out, are being
wound up by the dispensary commits
sion.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-04-30
Your tongue Is coated.

Your tongue Is coated.
Your breath Is foul.
Headache come and go.
These symptoms show that your
stomach is the trouble. TO remove
the cause is the first thing. and
Chamhcrlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets will do that. Easy to take
and most effective. Sold by w. w
Sibert.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-04-30

Mr.. Bryan announces that "he is
not a candidate" Blessings on thee,
barefoot boy!"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-04-30

The charity that thinketh no evil
trusts in men and trusts in Cod
Timothy Titcomb.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-04-30

Mr.. George Otis Smith will find five
or six million other plotters in the
To drive Ballinger from
the Cabinet
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-04-30

Every family and especially those
wa" reside In the country should he
rr"Nlo' at "lj times with n bottle Of
'h1m"1riin' Iinimcnt. There is no
telling when ii may be wanted i'm
cases Of an accident or emergency.
q IS most excellent in all cases of
rheumatism, Sprains and bruises.
Sold by w. w. Sinort
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-04-30

In the said straits into which the
Republican party has fallen the only
hope of rescue appears to be in the
African hunter.-Philadleph Rec
ord.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-04-30

1t is of little traits that the great
est human character is composed
William Winter.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-04-30

The Clerk of Court is still busy
paying off the pensioners. Several
can be found waiting almost any time
ones goes to the court house.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-04-30

Whatever the tomb of Napoleon
thought it kept to itself. Like the
Sphinx.-New York World.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-04-30

Does your clock keep accurate
time? If not, send it to c. M. Joye.
at Savoy. 4-15-1w.