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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-06-29
Fire alarm for town Of
5000. 3.50O.O0
Harness and accessories, 10000
S1O.SOO.0O

Total, S1O,SOO.OO
We will take for our basis Ten
Thousand dollars cost. with a town Of
5000 inhabitants. Ten thousand
would average s2.OO per capita.
The revenue from taxable property
Of town Of 5000 would amount to
in taxation something like Is mills
Total in currency 80 to IS thousand
dollars revenue which would be on
a basis Of 200 to 800 thousand dollars
of taxable property. to 4 mills add
ed as a fire tax would increase your
taxation 8 to 10 thousand dollars
which would equip a department. The
insurance written in a town on this
basis would amount to something
like 40 thousand dollars in premiums.
Ten per cent. in saving can easily be
figured on from a 3rd to End class
rating which would give your people
a saving Of thousand a year on pre-
miums.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-06-29

comes; Mr.. Asbury was another and
several of Mr.. Folleys Sumter
friends among them, Mr.. j. F. Glenn
and Mr.. E. Carson. DR.. 3. l.. Wynan
was with Mrs. Wyman, who 10 oked
lovely in white net and lace and with
a large hat crowned in white willow
plumes. There were a number Of
other attractive matrons-Mrs. May
Fitzpatrick, the brides mother, who
looked very handsome as she received
the guests wearing a cream lingerie
robe; Mrs. Abbott who, gowned in
black, was assisted in receiving by
Mr.. Abbott; Mrs. George Bates, who
with Mr.. Bates, assisted in receiving:
Mrs. Lee Holt, Mrs. Fac Smith. Miss
Ellen Linn Motion, Miss Mary Mol
ton. Mrs. Smiley and others.
The pretty custom Of throwing the
bouquet was followed at this wedding
and In the dining room a huge bridal
cake was cut. 1t occupied the centre
OF the brides table, which was GOV.
cred with handmade lace over green
satin. Above tulle was draped and
caught with sweet peas, and on each
OF the four corners stood a tall cut
glass vase filled with white carna-
tions. The cake was embossed with
sweet peas and from it extended rib.
bons in the pastel shades from which
were drawn the ring, the thimble and
the button and dime.
1t was a happy and beautiful after
noon wedding, for despite the threat
OF thunder the brightest Of suns smil-
ed on the bride as she drove away
with her husband amid a shower of
rice. Her happiness is desired by
hundreds who have loved her for her
bright, sincere and lovable nature.
Mr.. and Mrs. Foley will make their
home in Sumter. s. c., where Mr..
Foley is a prominent lumberman and
deservedly popular in society.-Birm-
ingham, (Ala.) Age-Herald
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-06-29
REV. w. c. POWER,
Oldest Minister of Methodist Confer.
ence.

Rev. w. c. Power of Sumter who
is the oldest minister in the Method
ist conference of South Carolina.
from the standpoint of service, spent
yesterday in Columbia.
Rev. Power joined the conference
service SO years ago. He has served in
all the relations Of the church from
circuit rider to presiding elder in
which office he has spent 10 of his
most active years. He now holds the
superannuated relation but is hale
and hearty and frequently addresses
rellgious bodies. He is a strong writ
er and spends most of his time in
writing for the secular and religious
press.-The State.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-06-29
THE TOURNAMENT ENDS.
THE AFTERNOON EVENTS IN
TERESTED THE CROWDS.
Darlington Man Wins Foot Race
Greenwood Loses to Darlington
Other Races.

Thursday afternoon. the final
events OF one of the most successful
fremen's tournaments were pulled off
at the race track: most successful in
that the entire programme was car
ried out without a hitch. and with
but one slight accident happening
during the entire time. The 100
yard foot race for firemen was the
first event yesterday afternoon. II
was won by Epps. of Darlington.
wessinger. of Newberry, coming out
second. The time was 1917.
Next came the hub to hub race be-
tween the homo teams. The teams
took a running start and ran 200
yards. Monaghan No. won. the
time being 1s.5.
oranseburs next gave an exhibi-
ton race with their hook and ladder
truck.
The fourth event was the much
talked OF and much looked for race
between single teams Of Greenwood
and Darlington. They took a run
ming start OF half a mile. winding mp
in zoo yard dash. Darlington won,
the time being "a seconds from the
pistol shot and II seconds from the
start of 200 yards.
Darlington then gave an exhibition
race against time. running 200 yards
In 40. This closed the events of
the tournament.
AT o'clock. with an immense
crowd OF spectators looking on. the
Pompier Corps Of Charleston gave an
exhibition Of the use of scaling lad
ders. climbing tho walls of the city
hall. The exhibition was about the
same as was given on the night be-
fore. and was greatly enjoyed by ev-
cry one.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-06-29
Beware of Ointments for Catarrh That
Contain Mercury,

as mercury will surely destroy the
sense or smell and completely derange
the whole system when entering II
through the mucous surfaces. Such
articles should never be used except
on prescriptions from reputable physi-
clans. as the damage they Will do Is
ten fold 20 the good you can possibly
derive from them. Halls Catarrh
Cure. manufactured by T.. J. Cheney
A. Co. Toledo. o.. contains no mercury
and IS taken internally. acting direct.
ly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces OF the system. In buying Halls
Catarrh Cure be sure you get the gem
uine. 10 Is taken internally and made
I'm Toledo, Ohio. by f.. j. Cheney &
Co. Testimonials free.
Sold by Druggists. Price 75c. per
bottle.
Take Halls Family pills for con
stlpatlon. 5-4-1m.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-06-29

w. r.. Glenn. formerly electrician
Of Batesburg. under sentence OF five
years for the murder OF Clinton Rhod-
en-. has been released on bond pend
ing appeal 20 the Supreme court.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-06-29

The Boston professor who says the
world will be crazy In 265 years Is
said 20 be living three centuries in
advance Of his time.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-06-29

The Aiken County Fair Association
has purchased so acres Of land for
$4,000 and will fit it up as fair
grounds.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-06-29

The Chicago News says the Lorim-
er legislators were "Shocked" But
they didn't turn on enough power to
electrocute them.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-06-29

According to the Charleston News
and Courier, Sherlock Holmes has
been retained by Mr. Roosevelt to
hunt for MY Policies"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-06-29

w. i. Green, under arrest in Gafr-
ney' is thought to be a fugitive from
justice from North Carolina. He is
oeing held pending the arrival of au-
thorities.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-06-29

Extensive deposits OF monozlte have
been discovered In Orangeburg coun-
".
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-06-29

Judge Dantzler was buried at his
home in Orangeburg with Masonic
hOnors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-20
BALLINGER CASE
 PRACTICALLY ENDS

Washington, February 1s-The case TOT the prosecution In the Ballinger inquiry was practically closed when the com mittee adjourned this afternoon until Fri day. MT Brandeis stated there was some corroborative evidence yet to be published and that Clifford Pinchot probably would want to make statement before he could announce his case was ended. MT Pinchot was to have tP Ken the stand this afternoon but could not be found during the luncheon recess.
 The days proceedings began with the unexpected announcement that cross-ex- animation of Louis R. Glavis was endeu. Henry M Hoyt, attorney general Tor Porto Rico. was called to the stand To corroborate that portion of Glavis' tes- timony in which he told of seeking the ai- vice of MT. Hoyt in Washington in May, 1909. after First Assistant Secretary Of the Interior Pierce had rendered an opin- ion which Glavis thought would permit the Cunningham claims in Alaska to go to patent MT. Hoyt told of how deepiy worried Glavis seemed to be at this time and said that before going to Attorney General wickersham he and Glavis nao discussed the advisability of taking the matter up directly with the President
 MT. Hoyt also testified to the good character of Glayis, saying he had known him for a number of years and he had told the Attorney General that Glevis was an honorable, upright young man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-20
STREET GAR MEN
 60 OUT ON STRIKE

Philadelphia, February 19.-Comins suddenly when least expected. strike was declared against the Philadelphia Rapid Transit company by the Amalga- mated Assiciation of Street and Elec- trical Railway Employees at l o'clock this afternoon and tonight the police and fremen are busy handling turbu- lent crowds in several sections of the city. Two cars were burned. a score more were attacked, their crews forced to abandon them and numerous arrests were made. Except in the central part of the city where the cars were heav- fly protected, street car service was almost at a standstill tonight.
 In Kensington, Philadelphia's great mill district, the most serious disturbances occurred. Here two cars attacked by boys and strike sympathizers after the crews were compelled to flee were wrecked and set on fire. The cars were damaged beyond repair before the fire men arrived.
 Great crowds collected In this vicinity and for a time it was feared a riot would r>,low when however. the hremen were ordered to turn their hose on the crowd and the mob quickly scattered.
 Along Kensington avenue lumber and other Instructions were piled on the tracks. The usual big Saturday night crowd, out for fun, was in evidence, but the street was heavily policed and no further general disorder occurred.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-20
TWO RELEASED
 BY OFFICERS
ADDITIONAL EVIDENCE SECURED
 AGAINST ONE YOUNG MAN HELD
 IN CONNECTION WITH SENSATION AL ROBBERY AT THE POsTOFFICE

J. P. Pirtle and F. G. Millet. the two men arrested Friday at Tuscaloosa in con nection with the postofrice robbery, were released yesterday by the detectives and postoffice inspectors who are working on the case The authorities were convinced that the men were not connected with the robbery.
 It was stated last night at police head quarters that the case against the young est of the three men arrested. Jessie Nash, alias Harvey Baker, has been fur nished with some additional evidence. The three men who are held at the city jail on suspicion are Nash, Frank Batey and a MT. Bradley.
 It Is claimed that Nash fits the descrip- ton of the burglar as was given by an Italian who saw him run out of the postoffice the morning of the robbery with the exception that the Italian says that the burglar wore a black coat When Nash was arrested he had on a light colored coat. He was arrested three or four hours after the robbery, however, and the policemen say that he had ample time to change coats and dispose of the money if he had been the guilty man be- fore the officers found him. One of tho detectives says there was black coat hanging in Nash's room, and that 1t was damp, and it will be remembered that 1t was raining slightly the morning of the robbery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-20
CAIRO IS CENTER
 OF EXCITEMENT

Cairo, H., February 19.-Statements made by four negro special deputy sheriffs on the witness stand today during the coronial investigatioY into the death of Alexander Halliday, re- vealed the fact that they each fired several shots into the mob that was demanding admittance to the county jail and courthouse Tn ursday night.
 The anti-negro agitation has been reviviied. The militiamen began pa trolling the street at dusk tonight in anticipation of trouble through dem- onstrations against negroes or attacks on their property. The town is prac- tically under martial law although Ad- jutant General Dickson says the civil authorities will remain in control un- less there is an outbreak.
 Squads of soldiers are seen everywhere tonight about the streets, while the coutt- house has been turned into sleeping quar- ters for the four militia companies.
 The coroner's inquest developed into more of grand jury quiz than the usual formal inquisition held before jury. The jury composed of business men could hardly restrain itself when the negroes were on the stand.
 Questions were showered on the wit nesses in such rapidity by the jurors that the negroes quickly became confounded as well as alarmed The jurymen tried to learn which one of the negroes fired the steel -jacketed bullet that killed Hal liday. They gained admission that the negro deputies fired indiscriminately into the crowd with guns and revolvers, but none of them would admit having used Swiss rife with which it Is supposed Halliday was killed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-20
DEADLOCK MAY BE
 BROKEN TUESDAY

Jackson, Miss, February 1s.-(Spe- cial.)-"The best laid plans O mice and men gang aft a-glae.' said Robbie may send along down into history, if not in literature. companion piece to the effect that the more persistent of political rumors are as unreliable during senatorial caucusses as are groundhog prognostications.
 The prophets have been unusually busy. They all had dope" to the effect that something was going to hap pen at the caucus yesterday after noon; many of them had tips" that there would be at least one candi- date to withdraw. and others knew that the deadlock was going to be broken and the senator named on the second ballot of the evening.
 But none of these came to pass there was not even a suggestion of anything akin to them in the remotest degree.
 However, there was quite surprise in store for the political talent as well as for some of the candidates and their friends. Chairman Dean was sev- eral minutes late and the caucus was not called to order till 3:30. In five minutes 1t had adjourned till next Tuesday night on motion of MT. Van Boddie of Washington county.
 The yeas and nays were demanded on this motion, the Vardaman supporters op- posing 1t. and losing just as they have every time anything of the kind has come up. It is known that some of the varda- man men voted for the adjournment ot the cspcus. They knew there was noth- ing tc be done, and several of that fac ton, as we'll as of the other, wanted to get home for Saturday and Sunday.
 Those in position to know, being lead CTS of the opposition, give 1t as their hon. est conviction that the deadlock will bs broken next Tuesday or Wednesday night. The candidates have come to the con- clusion that if they are ever to elect sen ator 1t must be within the coming week the end of the session being dangerously near at hand. Strenuous efforts will be made between now and Tuesday night next to cement the Vardaman opposition and combine that vote against the former governor, so that on the final showdown there will be no doubt as to how every one of the So-odd men counted as be. longing to the opposition forces will cas, their last ballot
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-20
DEVELOPMENTS IN
 SWOPE MYSTERY

Kansas City, February 19-Strychnine in far greater quantities than is usually administered in medicinal doses has been found in the stomach and liver of Chris man Swope, and in the contents of the stomach of Miss Margaret Swope, ac- cording to a special dispatch received here from Chicago today. This informa- ton was given out by an assistant in the Rush Medical college laboratory. It was there that Dr. Walter s. Haines and Dr. Ludwig Hektoen and Dr. Victor Vaughn worked on the Swope mystery. In the absence of the three doctors, who are here testifying before grand jury that is Investigating the case, the assistant revealed the story of the findings of the scientists in the two cases upon which no official report has yet been made.
 It was in this same laboratory that tho stomach and liver of Thomas H. Swope was examined. Though none of the examinations is finished, the scient- ists are convinced that neither Thomas nor Craftsman Swope would have died when they did had it not been for the strychnine.
 odyCHuiHc le ipoic appni SHt III thC viscera of Craftsman Swope than in that of Thomas H. Swope, according to the Chicago story the poison having been found here in marked quantities. An ex- animation of the liver revealed much more strychnine.
 In neither the case of Miss Margaret or Chrisman Swope, 1t is said, could the strychnine have been present as a result of hypodermic injections for medicinal purposes.
 Although impossible of confirmation, it Is understood the story of the laboratory assistant Is the same as that told the grand jury here by the physicians to- day. Doctors Haines and Hektoen were called early.
 By invoking the aid of an old law. Doc tors Hektoen, Vaughan and Haines es- capped giving their depositions to Dr. Hyde's attorneys. As further safe guard, they were placed under bond to appear before the grand jury until dis missed by Prosecutor Conkling.
 After the close of the grand jury ses- sion tonight they were quietly dismissed by the prosecutor and returned to Chi cago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-20
Another Grudge Against nit

Washington, February 19.-Many New York republicans are up in arms against the reported intention of President Taft to appoint frederick H. Bugher, present and democrat, to the office of surveyor of the port of New York to succeed James S. Clarkson whose term will ex- pire in a short time. It Is understood for sometime Senator Root has been trying to get the President to place MT. Bugher, who is nephew of John R. Me- Lean and Admiral Deweys wtfe,. in the office of surveyor: .s, ', x, '''%
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-20
GENERAL WOOD WILL
 SURVIVE OPERATION

Baltimore. February Especial. )-It was learned tonight that one of the operations performed on Major General Leonard Wood at Johns Hopkins hospi- tai was to remove tumor from hls head, formed, it is said. by striking his head against chandelier at Havana
 The second operation was to scrape a portion of the generals skull which had grown unusually thick over the old wound and by increasing with the tumor, the pressure on the brain had caused paraly- sis. It is believed his recovery is prac- ticaIly assured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-20
CROSS OF HONOR SAVES
 VETERAN FROM FINE

Memphis, February 19.-(Special)- A cross of honor which I. F. Sterling, Grand Army veteran, aged 76, wore saved him from a fine on charge of drunkenness in the city court this morning. Capt. O. H. Perry and Turn key Gwartney found Sterling with a knife in his home at, 5s North Third street, late Friday afternoon, threaten ing to slaughter everybody who ap- preached him, because, he declared, that some man had kissed his wife before his very eyes.
 I'm going to dismiss you because of that cross," said Judge Kelly, when Sterling appeared before his honor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-20
Suing fer divorce

Memphis, February 1s-(special. )--De- claring that his wife, who is attempt ing to secure a divorce from him, swore on the Bible to be faithful to him, and testifying that he took her back to his home and that she afterward proved un- faithful, J. W. Singleton took the stand in circuit court this morning. Both sin- gleton and his wife are well known in Tipton county. Tennessee. where they lived prior to their removal several months ago to Memphis. The wife, in her suit alleged that her husband did not support her. and charged him with drunkenness
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-20

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1)
 
 agent of the company and after perfect ing titles to their claims, had turned it over to the company and through the company to the syndicate.
 Lands of Little Value
 MT. Birch sserted that coal and copper lands were of little value unless accom- panied by railroad transportation factli- ties and disgressing . little along this Inc the committee brought out the fact that the syndicate had a monopoly of this transportation.
 control did not give the syndicate a tre- mendous advantage in the purchase of mines it die not already own, MT. Birch replied naively that the government would prevent that.
 .IIowr' asked Senator Beveridge. By governing and controlling rates.' blandly responded the managing director of the syndicate. smiling as he made the reply. The title to the Cunningham group is now being contested before the interior department. It figures as one of the sal- | lent features of the Glavis charges. There are 33 claims 1T. this group, and the testi- rnony today developed the fact that if the government issued patent to the coal l land claims the syndicate immediately would exercise it's option and take pos session Of the coal lands. | When Mr. Birch had concluded Dele gate Wiclxe ersham, the representative in l Congress OF the people in Alaska, de- manded the right to cross-examine Mr. l Birch. l He asserted that if given this priv | Ile9e he would be able to put an entirely new light on some of the things that had been told the committee. This subject wal discussed Tn executive session and tho committee decided that 1t would take sucn questions as MT W1ckersham pro posed and submit them to the witnessed 1 themselves.
 l Messrs. Birch and Steel. who represent. ed the syndicate. will appear later for thil purpose.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-20
PROSECUTOR WANTS TO
 JAIL MALEFACTORS

New York. February 19.-Prosecutor Garvan of Jersey City said today that if indictments are handed down by the Hudson county grand jury against the directors of the National Packing com pany he will not be satisfied with fines, but will move for imprisonment and 5000 fine.
 Hudson grand jurors have been known to change their minds arter voting for an indictment before it was formerly presented, but as it Is under stood that the vote taken by the pres ent grand jury last night Is unanimous it is not believed that there will be any reversal of decision before the jury meets again next Wednesday afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-20
Right to Parole Is Upheld

Des Moines, Ia., February 19.-The Iowa supreme court this afternoon handed down an opinion releasing Le- roy Ware. former cashier of the Farm CTS and Drivers bank at Seymour which failed for $275,O00. Ware was turned over to the state board of parole which had paroled him. The court holds that the board of parole has the right to parole prisoners committed prior to the time the board was ere ated, July 4, 1907.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-20

Wanted Shoe repairer, steady
 job, good wages. Call Sunday 1O:30 or Monday 7:30, Birming- ham Shoe Hospital, no N. 18th It, q, IT Rpley, Manager. Y. z 1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-20
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 406 Dyer Building

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 406 Dyer Building
 Augusta, Ga.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-20

I hereby announce myself candidate for sheriff of Jefferson county, subject to democratic primary to be held on April L
 TOM POUND.