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Mexico Missouri message., 1910-08-25

For Judge of Supreme Court.
James Britton CAN'T.
For State Superintendent of Schools.
Howard A. Gass.
For Railroad and Warehouse Comm,s.
sioner.
Thomas ~ Bradbury.
For Representative In Congress.
Champ Clark.
For Judge Of Circuit Court.
James d. Barnett.
For State Senator.
w. J. Buchanan.
For Representative.
Edwin c. Waters.
For Presiding Judge Of County Court.
Alex Carter.
For Judge OF County Court Western
District.
S. c. Groves.
For Judge of County Court, Eastern
District
II. D. Risk
For Judge of Probate Court
w w Bolts.
For Clerk Of Circuit Court.
EpIa f. Elliott
For Clerk of County Court.
John b. Graham.
For Recorder of Deeds.
A. III. whitney.
For Prosecuting Attorney.
f. s. CAN'T.
For Collector of Revenue
s. A Pulls.
For Justice of the Peace. Salt River
Township g to elect)
John T. Baker
l.. y Bass
Allen Stallings
For Constable Salt River Township
J. w Barnett
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-16

Although the comet was scheduled to
rise this morning at as O'Clock. II was
nearly 800 o'clock before the first
glimpse was obtained in Washington.
When It first became visible today it
resembled a faint streak Of white in the
sky. minute o. so later planet Venus
came into view gaining in brilliancy as
she rose clear Of the mists low down
II the horizon.
Meanwhile the head OF the comet
could be seen with an opera glass and
stiu better with the powerful glasses
such as are used at the Georgetown and
Naval Observatories
Tail Spreads.
At $50 the train Of the comet was
% degrees in length, or four times. the
distance between the pointers in the
Great Dipper, and occupied a position
directly Unde- the Gamma Pegase star
Al 80 the train was clearly visible TO
the Unaided eye, TO a distance Of about
80 degrees. Instead Of being long and
slender as II appeared when II first
came into view. early in Nay, Il was
spread out resembling an open fan, its
greatest width being about degrees
Zach moment il becomes more clearly
defined, finally showing as brightly as
a star OF the second magnitude and
slightly redder than the surrounding
planets
AT $40 as the stars began TO fade
the train OF the comet was stin visible
for nearly - degrees. a few minutes
later the head, maintaining its bright
ness, shf we'd equally as bright as the
first magnitude star Affair. From that
time until the nrst faint glow OF the
sun appeared, at about 80 o clock the
comet was plainly visible 70 the NAKED
eye, though its light was dimmed with
the increasing brightness OF Venus the
morning star, as she rose higher III the
heavens
being seen in Washington are similar
fo those witnessed in nearly every city
and hamlet on the earth and II IS the
universal opinion OF practically the
entire world OF astronomy that there
will be absolutely no danger next We'd
neSday night when the earth passes
through the tail Of the comet
Tail Is Tenous.
II Is pointed out that the comets
tail Is so tenous that II probably does
not contain more than a single solid
article or gaseous moleCUle 10 the
cubic yard
The luminous display considered pos
sible on wednesday evening VIII. If
seen, probably resemble the aurora Dor
ea.iS- On the other hand some astrOn-
OmeTs predict that there VIII Be a
darkening Of the earth'S atmosphere,
but the general opinion IS that there
VIII not be any unusual meteOyic dis
play
Recent estimates have put the length
OF the comets tail at from S20,000,0o0 to
500 coo miles To pass the earth il
must exceed 1900. 60 niles as the earth
IS due 10 enter the TAU on Wednesday
evening az 11-30 O'Clock
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-16
MARYLAND CROPS
WELL ADVANCED
Report Issued By Department of
Agriculture Shows Better Con
difinnS Than aSf Year

Secretary Wilson Of the Department.
OF Agriculture in a recent report. shows
Maryland crops to be in a condition
above the average Of those Of the agri-
cultural States Of the Atlantic seabOard-
Practically all Of the crops in that
State are ia better condition than were
the same crops this time last year. But
ter and eggs both show a decline IN
Maryland. but there is an increase in the
supply Of chickens.
In a statement Of the valuation Of the
Maryland crops a s.. O90.000 decrease Is
reported by the Secretary. The total
value Of the crops for the current year
Is $35. 1900 as against So, $4,000 for the
year before
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-16

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FACED PONGEE; SIPS quail
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navy, old blue, and natural
A rich, beautiful silk. and
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LOT e27-IN. SLO0 SHAN
TUNG PONGEE, all pure silk
in white. pink. mais, lavender,
corn flower, old rose, raisiu,
amethyst. brown, kings blue
navy, taupe, alice blue moss
green, atlantic, blond. natural,
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-16
IMPORT RECORDS
BROKEN IN APRIL
Total Value of Goods Entering the
Country, Si33,s42,729, the
Majority Dutiable.

The foreign commerce of the United
States for April shows marked increases
both as to exports and imports.
The Imports broke all records. The
total for the month. according to a
statement of Secretary Nagei, Of the
Department Of Commerce and Labor.
amounts to SIS. 90. 729. No such total for
one month has ever before been recorded
in the commercial history Of the coun-
Try.
An analysis OF the imports for April,
as made by the department, shows thai
the greater part of the imports paid
duty. The total Of this class Of business
amounted TO $71.261,s75. The value Of the
imports which came in free amounted 70
So, $50, 754
It is observed by Secretary NaEel.
however. that while the Country's i'm
ports are increasing month by month.
the exports are also on the decrease.
The total value Of the exports for April
IS slightly under that Of the imports,
or S133. OS9. ia
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-16
BOILER EXPLOSION
KILLS FOUR MEN

BROWNSVILLE. Pa Nay I6--By the
explosion Of a boiler in the engine room
OF the Diamond Coal and Coke Company
at ChewtOwn. a few miles from here.
Peter walsh, a fireman. Edward Bre-
ward, another fireman. William Adam
son, an engineer, and an unknown man
were killed and at least FIVE persons
were injured
Isaac Boxer was blown f n the top
OF the coal Triple and hurt so he PRO
ably viii die
Adam Anderson, who was asleep in a
house several hundred Yards away was
crushed by piece OF boiler which came
through the roof Kate WarriII. in
another house, was perhaps fatally
crushed by another fragment which
cane through 2. WindoE
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-16

Wish and secure regular 75c TO $500 silks at
Many Of these silks are below cost to weave:
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-16
Phenomenon Takes Its Own
Time About APP
peaTing.-
EARTH HITS TAIL
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
But Astronomers Say There Is No
Fear OF Disastrous
Results
TAIL OF THE COMET
WILL HIT THE EARTH

The comet was visible this morn
Ing from about $3.50 10 4.S5 n m.
with fits tail stretching 30 degrees
behind Il, and about 3 degrees wide
at the end. The length of the tail
Is estimated at between 20,OOO,OOO
and 25,OOO,OOO miles, which, II
maintained, viii secure the pas
sage Of the earth 4. rough IL when
Wednesday.-ORIc Statement OF
United states Naval Observatory
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-16
l5cIOng cloth
for 1Oc I'D.

Yard wide.
Soft finish
A grade OF long
cloth suitable for max
ing undermuslins for
women or Children
The price-l8c 2 I'D
Is q very special one
Ist hOor-AnneE
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-16

Guimpes IN white, cream or black
with tucked yOkes and sleeves. some
with medallions Of PIT Venice lace
All latest spring styleS-and new
fresh garments.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-16
DIPLOMAS GIVEN
AT CHEVY CHASE

Graduates OF Chevy Chase College VIII
be presented with diplomas by DIT Bar
her At the commencement exercises 90
night 4 pleasing musical program has
been arranged
The annual meeting Of the alumni Is
being held this afternoon. al which Of
Mcers Tor the ensuing year VIII be
elected. There are about twenty-five
out-of-town guests attending the closing
exercises
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-16
MRS. TAFT JOINS
HUMANE SOCIETY

Mrs William H Taft is today a mem
Der Of the Washington Humane Society.
Mrs Taft has always taken a great
interest in the work Of the society in
Cincinnati, and gave her aid to the ef-
fort Of The Washington society to pro
1ect animals and children. She recently
wrote a letter 70 officials Of the local
society inclosing an application for
membership, which was promptly passed
upon
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-16
ROOT LEAVES FRIDAY.

Senator Root, accompanied by a party
Of international lawyers and several Of
hcers CT the State Department. VIII leave
Washington Friday for The Hague The
object OF the trip is to present before q
special tribunal, which meets al The
Hague. the case Of the United States
against Great Britain in connection
with the Newfoundland fisheries. In the
party viii be Chandler Anderson, George
Turner. Samuel J. Elder. James Brown
scott, Charles B. Warren and Robert
Lansing.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-16

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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-16

S7.ss to Atlantic City and Return,
Pennsylvania Railroad, Delaware River
Bridge aIl-rau route. Tickets sold May
IL, IS, and 19, good returning until June
8. Presbyterian General Assembly Full
particulars Of Ticket Agents.-Advt.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-16
WILL MEET TONIGHT.

The class initiation committee OF the
cabinet Of the National Union win meet
tonight IN room 60 Bond Building
swift & Company's sales Of fresh beef
in Washington for the week ending sat
Urday. May IL averaged 10-30 cts per ID.
-AdVt
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-04-13
SNMTER VS.. G.. s. NJ. a.

The Sumter high school opened
the season here Friday by defeat
ing the team of the Gen. Sumter
Memorial Academy by a score Of II
to 10. Although the game was very
loosely played, the ending was very
sensational. There were many errors
throughout the game. The Sumter
boys had things their own way in
the first part Of the game, but many
errors and By few hits the G. S. NJ. A..
boys overcome the lead oc four runs
and held the lead until the 9th in.
ring' For G.. S. NJ. \. Plowden's hut
ting was the feature, getting three
HtS out of four times up, and
Heathes' two-bagger. Moore was very
wild throughout the game and in the
9th inning by walking four men he
allowed the score to be tied. For
sumter, Moore in centre field piaveI
a very pretty game. ana Dicks throw
ing was of high order Uaynsworth
was the batting star for the home
boys, securing two hits out OF three
times up. lie got q hit i'm the ninth
inning that scored the winning run for
Srmtcr. Alth igh thcrc was 4 very
good crowd out to see the glme n
ruch larger crowd should bc QUE
Jud help the home boys lIpn.; on
ncNt Friday afternoon whom ncy
play Florence here. The batteries
i'i sumter: Chandler and M1rsran
For G.. $. NJ. A.: Moore, Plowdcn and
Lcnoir. Umpire: Phelps.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-04-13
A FIRE AT NOON SATURDAY.
Sue Peters House Comes Near Being
Destroyed by Fire.

About noon Saturday the fire alarm
was sounded and the department
turned out to find that a blaze had
started in the house of Sue Peters at
the corner of Bartlett and Council
streets. The fire originated in the
kitchen from a defective f1ue. 1t soon
got into the attic, between the CELL
ing and the tin roof. In that place
1t was hard to handle. The firemen
fought hard and succeeded in confln-
ing the flames to the roof.
This was the best house in the city
owned and occupied by colored peo-
pie. When built it cost in the neigh
borhood of $1,000.
The furniture was of the best. the
house being beautifully furnished.
The furnishing alone cost several
thousand dollars.
The furniture was all taken from
the house, but was considerably dam
aged, both by being broken and by
water. Some insurance was carried.
probably enough to cover the dam
age.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-04-13
nave not paid their fines.

nave not paid their fines; or who
have been convicted, or pleaded gull
ty, and have not paid the fees and
costs, taxed and due upon their re-
spective prosecutions.
5. That the Clerk issue process to
bind over all witnesses, who have not
been bound over, not only in prose-
cutions already returned to this court
and not finally disposed of but also
in all prosecutions which NAV be re-.
turned into this Office by competent
authority before the next term.
6. That the Clerk serve certified
copy of so much of the Grand Jury's
presentment as refers to the office of
County Supervisor and said Supervi-
sor.
Z. That the Clerk serve certified
copy of so much of the Grand Jury's
presentment as refers to the court
house square, chaingang, aims house
on Supervisor.
8. That the Clerk serve a certi-
hed copy Of so much Of the grand
Jurys presentment as refers to the
various county offices on the officers
In charge of the respective Offices.
8. That the Clerk serve certified
copy of so much of the Grand Jury's
presentment as refers to H. T. Edens
and certain bond business done by
said H. T. Edens on all magistrates
In Sumter county and on the Com
missioner of Insurance.
w. c. DAVIS,
Presiding Judge.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-04-13
the gang.

the gang.
w. B. Costin entered a plea of
guilty of assault of a high and aggra-
Vated nature sentenced to months
or 500; sentence suspended durine
good behavior.
Allen Butler, the order to show
cause why the bond should be es-
treated, heretofore issued against DR.,
T.. 5. Booth, was withdrawn.
General Orders.
The following general orders were
issued:
1. That all recognizances which
nave not been specially discharged. be
continued over to next term of court.
2. That bench warrants issue
against all persons against whom Bills
of Indictment have been found at
this or any other former term. and
who have not yet been bound over
to answer the same; and against all
persons who have been convicted at
this, or any former term, and have
not appeared to receive judgment.
And If any Of the said persons have
removed from, or are without the
limits of this county, that the bench
warrants against them, or any Of
them. be forwarded by the Clerk to
the Sheriff of any and every county
in the State, in which such persons.
or any Of them, respectively, reside.
or may be found
3. That scire facias or rule to
show cause issue against all persons
who have been bound over to prose-
cute, or to answer, or to give evil
dence, and who have not appeared,
pursuant to the condition Of their
respective recognizances, and also
against all persons who have been
summoned to attend court as grand
or petit jurors, and who have not at
tended, or been excused.
4. That process of execution issue
against all persons who at this or any
former term have been fined and
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-04-13
COURT ABOUT OVER,
MEMORIAL SERVICES TO RE
HELD TOMORROW.
All Jury Cases Have Been DispOsed
OF aud Jury Observation-Disclosures
Services of Maj. Noise.
From The Daily Item, April S.

From The Daily Item, April S.
The criminal court disposed of all
the jury cases this morning and the
jury was dismissed. The members of
the bar are to meet this afternoon
and decide about what equity matters
Will be heard and to arrange for
memorial services in honor of Major
Marion Noise,
Capt. Davis has made a very fav-
orable impression while serving as
special judge.
The following is the proceedings in
detail as taken from the Clerks rec
ord.
Mingo Smith, assault and battery
with intent to kill and carrying con-
cealed weapon. Verdict of guilty of
simple assault. Motion for new trial
entered upon minutes of court.
Doc Durant stealing bicycle, plead
guilty, and sentenced to 12 months
on the gang and to pay a fine Of 81.
Henry Williams and Orin Thigpen,
housebreaking and larceny; not gull
ty.
Willie Pleasure, alias Peter Divine,
grand larceny, transferred to contin-
gent docket.
Sam Singletary, larceny of bicycle.
Prisoner did not answer; case con-
tinued; order for bench warrant for
defendant and order to show cause
against bondsman to show cause why
the bond should not be estreated.
Mingo Smith, assault and battery
with intent to kill, and carrying con-
cealed weapons; convicted of simple
assault. Sentence, 80 days or SIS.
w. V. Wilson, obtaining signatures
by false pretense; continued.
Mary Sanders, Carrie Smith and
Ben Mcintosh, grand larceny. TIL
prisoners, Ben Mcintosh, Mary San
ders not appearing when called, case
was continued as to Carrie Smith. Or
der bench warrant for Mary Sanders
and directing bonsman to show cause
why the bond should not be estreated.
David Dickson, assault and battery
with intent to kill; continued.
Henry Williams and Wylie Thigpen.
entering house with intent to steal
and larceny; continued.
III. Il. Edens, rule to show cause in
State VS.. Dingle, escaped prisoner.
why the bond should not be estreat-
ed; continued pending appeal to su-
preme court.
John Loney, appealed from magis-
trate's court; continued.
Daniel j. Gillis assault and battery
with intent to kill; continued under
appeal to Supreme court.
Thomas Nelson, housebreaking and
larceny. Motion for new trial re-
fused. Sentenced to six month on
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-04-13
w. G. DAVIS,
Presiding Judge.

The boiler shed of the planning
mill OF the Belts lumber plant at
New Sumter was burned Saturday
night at 11:1O. The origin of the fire
mas not been determined, but there
is suspicion that it was the work
OF an incindiary. The loss was about
$3.50. The fire was confined to the
boiler shed by hard work, but for
a time the whole plant was in danger.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-04-13

Mrs. Elizabeth r.. Cuttino, widow
OF Rev. E. III. Cuttino and mother
of the late r.. Dozier Cuttino, Of this
city died in Georgetown Friday morn
ing April Sth. The funeral was held
at Ebenezer, Florence county, Satur-
day at noon. She is survived by three
daughters, Mrs. John Wilson, of Ebe-
nezer. Mrs. John S. Beatty and Mrs.
o. b. Skinner, of Georgetown.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-04-13

The Liberty street ball team de-.
leated HARDY avenue team again last
Thursday afternoon by a score of IL
to 10. The feature Of the game was
the hitting of Richardson. The bat
teries We're: Liberty street-Cutrino
and Barrett; Hardy avenue-Bowman
and Chandler.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-04-13

Miss Aretas Pitts, eldest daughter
OF Mr.. Peter M. Pitts, died at the
Sumter Hospital Saturday night at
IL o'clock, after an illness Of about
two months. She was a student at
Winthrop College, and after a
serious illness of several weeks was
brought home. For a time there was
decided improvement in her con-
dition and her family and many
friends hoped for her recovery, but
the Improvement was only temper
any. She was taken to the hospital
for treatment some days age, but the
fatal malady with which she was
afflicted did not yield to treatment
and the end came suddenly at mid
night. She was just eighteen years
old and a charming and lovable
young woman whose death brings
sadness to many hearts.
The funeral services were held in
the Presbyterian church at $3.50
o'clock Monday afternoon.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-04-13

One might suggest that the Presi-
dent would perhaps get more action
IL he were to make those program
pushing dinners rewards instead of
baits.-Indianapolis News.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-04-13
DEATH.

Mrs. Mary A. Hughson, widow of
the Rev. William E. Hughson, died
In Savannah, Ca, Friday at an ad-
vanced age. The body was brought
to Bethel church, Privateer, for inter-
ment and the funeral services were
held at II o'clock Sunday.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-04-13

DR.. Alfred j. China, the dean of
the medical profession Of this city,
died at his home on South Main
street at 1880 o'clock Saturday night.
after a long illness, aged 7S years.
He was born in this city April
1887, and was son Of the late John
China. He attended school here and
graduated from the Charleston Medi-
cal college shortly before the out
break of the war between the States.
At the beginning of the war he was
practicing his profession in the State
OF Mississippi and enlisted in the ser
vice of the Confederate States as a sur
seon with a regiment from that State.
AT the close Of the war he resumed
the practice of his profession in this
city and shortly thereafter bought
the stock of drugs belonging to John
thompson, who was killed at the
battle of Dingles Mill, establishing
China's Drug Store, which he conduct
ed in connection with his practice
until few years ago when the
business was Incorporated as a stock
company.
DR.. China was married during the
war to Miss Mary III. E. Anderson,
daughter of the late Archibald Ander-
son of this city. He is survived by
his wife and five children: DR.. Archie
China. Mr.. Douglas China, Mrs. b.
K. DeLorme and Mrs. II. w. Bennett
OF this city and Mrs. j. j. Watson, Of
Columbia.
DR.. China practically retired from
the practice of medicine a few years
ago, but as president of the First
National Bank was actively identified
with the business life of the COM
munity until his last illness.
The funeral services which were
held at IL o'clock Monday at his late
residence were largely attended, Dr.
China being one of the oldest and
most prominent citizens Of Sumter
and possessed of a host of friends. AS
mark of respect all the banks of
the city were closed during the funer-
al.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-04-13

The Sumter Cotton Mill is advcr-
Used for sale on Salesday in June. by
tho Master, under foreclosure pro-
ceedings instituted by tho bondhold-
ers.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-04-13

The friends ot Mr., Goo. T.. Epper-
son will bc glad 20 hear that his
son. Goo. IT, Jr.. who was operated
on for appendicitis at Dr. Moods In
nrmary "a few days ago. Is getting
on as we'll as could be expected.