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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-06-11
AMERICAN IN JEOPARDY,
GOVERNMENTS ACTION PROMPT
IN PITTMAN CASE.
Dispatches Sent to American Consul
lates In Nicaragua-WiH Demand
Humane and Regular Treatment of
American Charged With Laying
lnsurgent MincS-Fear that Pitt
man May Suffer Fate of Groce
and Cannon.

Washington, June 4.-The State
department has acl d promptly in the
case of VIM. p. Pttman, an Amer!-
can engineer, who is said to have
been captured by the Madriz forces
while operating with the Estranda
army
The following is a paraphrase of
| kilograms sent by the State depart
ment today to the American consul
late at Managua and Bluefields and
to Commander Gilmer, Of the Padu-
| cab:
There is a newspaper report from
San Juan del Sur to the effect that
VIM. Pittman an American citizen
who is alleged to have laid mines
while operating with the Estrada
forces, has been made prisoner by the
Madriz forces, and Is about to be
| tried by Court-martal. 1t is unneces-
sary to point out that this Government
will zealously scrutinize the treatment
| accorded him, which must be humane
| and regular. You will Immediately
make inquiry and report to the de-
partment."
If any further evidence were need
| ed to confirm the officials here in their
| belief that Madriz Is following closely
in the footsteps of his predecessor,
Zelaya, 1t is afforded by the case Of
Pittman. 1t is said Pittman possibly
may be made to suffer fate similar
TO that which befell Gorce and Cam
| non last November. In the case Of
those two Americans a drum-head
| Court-martial had pronounced the
| death sentence upon them and the
| tragedy of their execution had been
enacted before it was known in the
United States that they were under
sentence. In the present case the
Government was forewarned. The in
tlmation was clearly given the Mad
riz Government that someone would
suffer if any summary action should
| be taken against him.
What action this Government will
take will depend largely upon the re-
ports from the United States consuls
at Managua and Bluefelds, and from
Commander Gilmer. There has been
no intimatiOn from any source that
this Government will take and preci-
piitate action.
Court-Martial for American.
San Juan Del Sur, Mic, June b.
William p. Pittman, the American
who laid the mines at Bluefelds for
the insurgents, was captured by the
Government troops and will be tried
by Court-martial.
This was made known today, fol-
lowing the receipt by the Government
| of the details of the capture of Blue
fields Bluff by the forces of President
Madriz.
The troops passed to the assault
over five mines, only one of which was
| exploded. Pittman was wounded and
captured, it Is said, as he was engag-
| ed in operating the mechanism
through which the hidden engines Of
destruction were released. Pittman
haidls from Boston.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-06-11

II is certain now that there VIII be
tournament. one night there will be
an amateur minstrel show composed
exclusively of local talent, male and
female and Schumachcr's Orchestra.
The proceeds will he devoted TO the
Civic League.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-06-11

Mr.. Roosevelt always throws
siXes," says the Rev. DR.. Newell
Dwight Hills. Now, where in a
bunch of Sundays did the good doctor
pick up his knowledge of the value
Of throwing xes?-Springfield Union.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-06-11
Accepting a Compliment.

Census Man-How old are you,
madam?
Lady-Twenty-five
Census Man (gallantly)-You could
easily say you were five years younger
than you are.
Lady-Oh, I've done that already.
Boston Transcript
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-06-11

The Item is I'm receipt of a basket
of peaches presented by Mr.. George
E. Martin, a progressive and prosper
Gus farmer, and our valued CORES
pondent at Dalzell, who was In the
city Tuesday.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-06-11

Mr. a. A. Manning will appear be-
fore Judge Mcmmingcr at Manning
and argue lunacy appeal in the case
or Bethune, the convicted Clarendon
murder who 1t Is alleged has gone
crazy since his conviction.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-06-11

Richard Holmes. colored, was tried
before the Recorder Monday for
drunk and disorderly conduct and
given $3.50 or is days.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-06-11

Isn't it about time you invest
ed in some NEW PORCH FUR.
NITURE
We're awaiting your demands
with the most splendid assort-
ment imaginable-we have the
pick of this seasons output and
have some splendid values to Of
fer particular people.
Good, comfortable porch furni-
ture is an absolute necessity for
summer comfort - throw aside
those worn out pieces and replace
it with articles from our stocks.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-06-11

Purposelessness is the fruitful
mother of crime.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-06-11
COTTON TARE ACT VALID.
IMPORTANT DECISION RENDER
ED BY JUDGE DEVORE.

Counsel for Defense Announces Case
will be Appealed to Supreme Court
Action Test Of COnstitutionality of
1910 Act-Law Provides that Six
Per Cent Must be Deducted for
Tarc.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-06-22
Pubic Chincc,..
Finally Received His Money.

A queer story comes from Stur-
geon, Mo. A banker there has two
pumpkins which he values at
$4,000. Thirteen years ago he loan
ed a farmer $1,000, taking his
note. Hard times came and the Dor
rover was unable to take up his
paper and he went west where for
tune favored aim and he came back
to Sturgeon fairly we'll supplied
with this worlds goods. The banker
sued to collect his note but as it had
been outlawed he got nothing. One
day later the banker being at the
mans farm he admired his pump
kins. The farmer told him he was
welcome to some and made him a
present of two of the finest. 'I'll
just credit you with these pumpkins
on your old note" said the banker.
The farmer readily agreed to this
and the credit was made. This re-
vived the note and the banker
brought suit and recovered full
amount with interest.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-06-22
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT.

Notice of the Appointment of j.
III. Hargreaves as Administrators of
the Estate Of Loren r. Humphrey,
Deceased.
Notice is hereby given, that the
subscriber has been duly appointed
administrator of the estate of
LOREN r. HUMPHREY,
late of Orleans Township, in the
County of Winneshiek, State of
Iowa, deceased. intestate, and has
taken upon himself that trust by
giving bonds as the law directs. All
persons having demands upon the
estate of the said deceased are re-
quired to exhibit the same; and
persons indebted to the said estate
are called upon to make payment
to
j. II. HARGREAVES,
Administrator.
E. w. CUTTING, Attorney for >Ad-
ministrator.
Dated at DEBORAH, Iowa, June IS,
1910. 25-4.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-06-22
Feeding the Sick.

| would like to place in every
household discourse on how not
to tempt the invalid. would like to
impress every person with the ne
Cessity of giving the digestive or
ganism a complete rest while suffer-
ing from acute disease. This rule
must be followed if one expects to
recover speedily, and without need
less suffering. Disease is prolonged,
the system is weakened, and death
is far more liable TO ensue, if this
policy is not adhered to. Let the
invalid wait for an appetite, let this
desire for food be strong and even
every morsel, then, and not until
then, is he really ready to assimilate
food of any kind.
Do not tempt reluctant appe-
tite. Do not force the stomach to
digest food for which it has no
need. Thousands of sufferers have
been sent to early graves through
'self-poiscnirg Of this sort. When
you eat without appetite you are
simply poisoning yourself. You are
filling the blood with all sorts of
effete matter, the elimination Of
which often results in the appear
ance of serious symptoms of some
disease.
There is mystery about human
life, and the wonderful processes
that are associated with the various
phases of disease, that even the
most skilled physician knows little
about. A physician stands beside
a sickbed; he sees the patient there
struggling for life; he sees the vital
spark fast fading away. At such a
moment, if he is possessed of in
telligence, he realizes his impotence.
his inferiority, his inability to UNI
derstand the great mysteries there
before hm.-Bernarr MacFadden, in
May Physical Culture.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-06-22
Cow Persuasion.

The application of an electric cur
rent TO an unruly COW is the latest
scheme for bringing animals of this
kind TO time and make them travel
along when they show a disposition
to be balky. Last Saturday Will
Scully bought fine COW to add to
his dairy herd and was leading her
TO mis- home when, on reaching the
house, her cowship took it into her
head that she did not like Wills
company and refused to go any
farther. The old methods of tail
twisting, ETC., were resorted to with
out result. When the new owner of
the COW was about to give up his
efforts, an electric light lineman
came upon the scene and suggested
that he be allowed to apply little
of his stock in trade to the animal.
Will readily consented and in his
frame of mind advised that the beast
be electrocuted on the spot. A wire
was connected with the electric light
line and a circuit established by
fastening the wire to the cows tail,
the current was turned on, and what
1T did to her was plenty. The thor
oughly frightened animal did not
stop until she reached the Scully
farm and Will had to go merry
clip to keep up with her, being
helped along by holding to the rope
.-Waverly Republican,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-06-22

DR.. SToCKDALE wants every person
who suffers from a chronic disease-it makes
no difference how bad the case, or how long
they have suffered to call and consult him.
He will make a thorough examination of
their case, tell exactly what can be done,
whether they are durable or not, how long
it will require and all about it. He treats
only chronic diseases. He has devoted
twenty years of his life to the study and
reatment of diseases of the Stomach, Liver,
Bowels and Kidneys; Indigestion, Dyspepsia,
Constipation and Diabetes; Heart and Nerve
Troubles, Rheumatism, Chronic Catarrh in
all it's forms-in fact all Chronic Diseases.
DIR. STOCKDALE has system of treat
ment which he believes is the best known
for chronic diseases. He is able to cure
many cases that have resisted other treat
ments-that are considered incurable. He
wants it distinctly understood that he does
rot undertake any case that he thinks is
ncurabe, and will tell the patient candidly
when he has made the examination.
HE HAS A SPECIAL TREATMENT FOR
NERVOUS AND PHYSICAL WEAKNESS
OF MEN, WHICH HE WOULD LIKE TO
EXPLAIN IN PERSON. CALL AND GET
HIS OPINION AND ADVICE FREE OF
CHARGE.
If for any reason you cannot call or visit
him personally, write him for an examina
ton blank at his home office.
Address
DR.. B. A. sTocKDALE,
Utica Building, Des Moines, Iowa.
AZ The Doctor can be seen in his office in
Des Moinss, on Fridays and Saturdays or by
pecial appointment
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-06-22
PAYS TO RAISE GOOD HORSES
Importance of Raising Good Horses
Realized by Farmers of the
Middle West.

The farmers of the Middle West
seem slow to realize the extrava-
gance of raising poor horses. De-
spite the enormous output Of auto
mobiles, the demand for good
horses was never greater than to-
day. On the other hand, it is
steadily growing harder 10 find a
market for inferior ones. The state
of Wisconsin established a good
precedent when in 1905, it passed
a law requiring a license certificate
to be issued by the Department Of
Horse Breeding of the College Of
Agriculture, showing the breeding
or lack of it-of every stallion in
the state. Only those registered in
stud books are recognized by the
Federal Department of Agriculture
and considered pure bred. The
chief result of the law has been a
gain during the last three years Of
$15.35 a head in the value of Wis
consin horses. 1t is estimated that
a gain of $40 a head during the
next five years would mean an adj
dition of s7,OOO,OO0 to the total
value of the horses CT that state.
The average value today is SLOT
per head.
Here are some facts which show
how it pays to breed good horses
only. based on actual sales by Wis
consin farmers
Horses by pure bred stations
averaged s7S.77 at from four to
six months, $132.S4 at one year,
$1S6.S4 at two years, s21S at three
years and 5000 at four years and
over.
Horses by grade" or scrub"
stations averaged s51.25 at four to
six months, SIS at one year,
s127.50 at two years, s156.45 at
three years. and 10000 at four
years and over. The difference in
favor of horses by pure bred stall
lions was s27.52 for foals, $47.S4
for yearlings, $3.50 for 2-year-
olds. s61.55 for 3-year-olds, and
s102.SO for horses four years old
and overt
A scrub" will eat as much as a
good horse, will not work or look
as we'll, is liable to blemish and
disease, and its cash value is much
less. Regardless of these facts, a
large number of farmers keep right
en- raising half-breed or mongrel
horses. There is no excuse for
their doing 30 in this and three
other states which have followed
the example of Wisconsin in pass
ing laws to protect them from i'm
position or ignorance as to sires for
breeding purposes. Illinois did not
enact such statute until last year
and it is not so rigid as Wisconsin
regarding refusal of licenses on ac-
count OF disease and unsoundness.
Still it fully protects against horses
not of pure breeding, which is real
ly of most Importance to those de-
string to raise only the best. That
the standard of horses can and
should be raised in this state and
in this section of the country is
shown by the fact that while the
average value of horses Is now
about 800 head in some eight or
ten states of the Mississippi valley,
the average price in Pennsylvania is
$114, in New York SIP, in Connec-
ticut $123, and in New Jersey $124.
Inter Ocean and Farmer.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-06-22

Puck has the following good
story: A colored man was brought
before a police judge charged with
stealing chickens. He pleaded gull
ty and received sentence, when the
judge asked how it was he managed
to lift those chickens right under
the windows of the owners house
when there was a dog loose in the
yard. Hit wouldn't be no use,
Judge" said the man, to try to
'splain this thing to yu' all. Ell
you was to try it you like as not
would get yer hide full of shot an
get no chickens, nuther. Eff 20
want to engage in any rascality
Judge, yo' better stick to de bench
wha' yo' am familiar"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-06-22
A Cheap Fire Kinder.

Fill an old can of any kind with
ashes then pour in sufficient kero-
sene to saturate the ashes, and put
the can in a safe place away from
fire. A tablespoonful is plenty to
keep blaze till the wood is caught,
and it is worth all the patent fire.
kindlers. There is absolutely no
danger, end by keeping a supply al
ways made up the children will not
be tempted to use the kerosene can
with the too often fatal result.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-06-22

Quit worrying over things you
can not help.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-06-22
NOTICE in PROBATE.

To Whom 1t May Concern:
You and each of you are hereby
notified to appear at the Court
House in Winneshiek County, Iowa,
on the 10th day of September, A.
ID. 1910, at 1880 o'clock, p. NJ, to
attend the probate of an instrument
purporting to be the last will and
testament of
JOHN FOLTZ,
late of DEBORAH Township, in Win
neshiek County, Iowa, deceased, at
which time and place you will APP
pear and show cause, If any, why
said will should not be admitted to
probate.
In testimony whereof l have
hereunto subscribed my name and
affixed the seal of said office, this
18th day of June. 1910.
(SEAL) S. r BRICKNER,
Clerk of District Court
c. S. BOICE. Attorney. 25-S
Quit worrying over things you
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-06-22

1t pays best to be among the
common herd than among those
"higher up" in the time of air Gin
vestigation."
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-06-22

Sometimes a little thing can
,spend lot of money.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1910-03-09
germs IN Her system
Every Woman Should Read This Ad-
vice and the Generous Offer that
Goes With il.

The number of diseases peculiar to
women is such that we believe this
space would hardly contain a mere
mention of their names, and it is a
fact that most of these diseases are
of a catarrhal nature. A woman can
not be we'll if there is trace of ca
tarrh in her system.
Some women think there is no help
for them. We positively declare this to
be a mistaken idea. We are so sure
of this that we offer to supply medi-
cine absolutely free of all cost in every
instance where it fails to give salts
faction, or does not substantiate our
claims With this understanding no
woman should hesitate to believe our
honesty of purpose, or hesitate to
put our claims to test
There is only one way to overcome
catarrh. That way is through the
blood. You may use all the snuffs,
douches or like remedies for years
without getting more than temporary
relief at best. Catarrh in general is
diseased condition of the system
that shows locally most frequently
in discharges from mucous mem
branes. Local treatment should be
assisted by internal treatment for the
general diseased condition if a COM
plete cure is to be reached. That in
ternal treatment should be scientific
ally devised and faithfully administer.
ed.
Rexall Mucu-Tone is scientifically
prepared from the prescription of an
eminent physician who for thirty
years made catarrh his speciality. This
remedy is admirably adapted to the
treatment of the catarrhal ailments OF
women. 1t purifies and enriches the
blood, tends to stop mucous discharg
es, aids in removing impurities from
the system, soothes, heals anC
strengthens the mucous tissues, anc
brings about feeling of health anC
strength.
We want you to try Rexall Mucu
Tone on our guarantee. If you ar,
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satisfied, simply tell us and we will
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Rexall Remedies in Hattiesburg onl
at our store-The Rexall Store. TIL
Owl Drug Store, F. E. Williams 1
Sons, Proprietors.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1910-03-09

The Independent Telephone ex-
change at Philadelphia was destroyed
by fire Sunday night. The loss is
$4,000, with no insurance. This COM
pany was headed by Mr.. Milton Wood
ward, and has investments of about
100000 in that part of the state, and
the loss falls heavily on the COM
pany. 1t is not known how the fire
originated.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1910-03-09

Cow az. ~ ror e@-t. !a LATHE;
they ~ 81 njt o., in it.--Euyi
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1910-03-09
BILOXI WANTS FISH
HATCHERIES ON gulf
Special to The Net0S.

Special to The Net0S.
Biloxi, Miss, March 9.-The Biloxi
Commercial Club has decided to de-
mand that a geodetic survey be made
by the United States on the coast OF
Mississippi, that fish hatcheries be es-
tablished and that there be estab-
lished at Biloxi biological station
The demand was occasioned among
other things by the fact that red
snapper banks can be maintained OFF
the coast of this state near Horn Is
land and near Chandelier island.
Resolutions we're adopted asking for
aid from Congress and also of the
State legislature. Red snappers,
which are deep water fish, are now
being caught off the Florida coast
only near Pensacola, which source
supplies a very large territory. These
fish have recently been caught of
Horn Island and Chandelier Island
it is reported.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1910-03-09

and, after considering the matter for
several days, the offer was declined.
Judge Price measures fully up to
the standard of legal ability required
for this office, but an acceptance of
the position would involve heavy
financial sacrifice, as he has very
lucrative private practice.
The several applicants for the posi-
ton are still busily engaged in secur-
ing endorsements, and strong pressure
is being brought to bear on the gov
ernor in behalf of each candidate.
Present indications are that, unless
the governor tenders it to some mem
Der of the bar whose name has not
heretofore been suggested, the place
will go to Assistant Attorney General
George Butler. who is very strongly
endorsed.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1910-03-09
IS ANXIOUS FOR AN
EARLY ADJOURNMENT
Special to The Net0s.

Special to The Netos.
Jackson, Miss, March 9.-Repre.
sentative G. L. Jones, of Union coln-
ty, is among the legislators who is
very anxious for the session to be
brought to a close, as he has a little
political difference for settlement at
home.
During the latter part of April a
special primary will he held in Union
county to determine whether Repre-
sentative Jones Or Hon. H. D. Steph-
ems shall be the candidate for Con
gress from that county, an agreement
having been reached between them to
thus have a preliminary elimination
process.
Although he has had no opportunity
to engage in canvassing uD to this
time, Mr.. Jones is confident of victory
by safe majority. Barring a period
OF two weeks spent at home attending
circuit court session, ne has been con-
tinuously in Jackson since the legisla-
tme convened, ard has had very little
time to devote to matters political.
The Congressional race in the sec
Oh district promises to be the most
spirited fight of the approaching sum.
mer campaign. The exact date for
the Jones-Stephens run-off primary
las not been fixed, but it will be dur.
- the last week of April, and the
successful candidate can then go di.
rect into the field against Congress
man Spight and Messrs. Hugh Mahon
| and w. A. Roane, whose formal an.
nouncements were made some time
since.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1910-03-09
Bronchial Tubes
All Stuffed Up

While resident of Washington d.
c.. | suffered continually and intense
~ with bronchial trouble that was
simply terrible to endure. | would
have spells that | could hardly
breathe. | would choke up, fill up in
my throat and bronchial tubes, and
the doctoring that did and the rem
edies used were of no benefit to me
whatever. | heard about Booth 8
Hyome being so beneficial in catarrh-
al and bronchial affections, and pro
cured in outfit. received relief
from the first by it's use. | cont.n-
ued with at and received cure. 1t is
about two years since have suffered
at all from M former trouble.-Mrs.
R. L. Pannell, 404 N. Augusta street
Staunton Va, March &c, 1909.
Hyomei is guaranteed by HAYES
& FIELD to cure catarrh, Group, bro1.
chitis, coughs, colds and sore threat
or money back.
complete Hyomei pronounced
4igh-o-me) outfit costs S1.00 at drug
gists everywhere. This includes q
hard rubber pocket inhaler and bottle
of Hyomei; extra bottles Hyomei cost
soc. feb1G-1Smch9