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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-11

Jefferson Davis shrank from the
sight OF every form Of suffering, even
in imagination. When "The Babes In
the Wood" was first read to him. a
grown man. In time OF illness, he
would not endure the horror OF II.
His sympathy with the oppressed was
almost abnormal. $50 that" says Mrs.
Davis. 1T was a dificult matter to
keep order with children and SER
wants" All this shows that ne was
nervous and sensitive. which is ter
rible handicap to n leader Of men.
Tie suffered always from nervous
dyspepsia and neuralgia. and "came
home from his ONCE fasting. a mere
mass OF throbbing nerves and per-
fectiy exhausted" He was keenly
susceptible to the atmosphere about
him. especially to the moods OF peo-
,ple. "abrermaily sensitive to disap-
proyai. Even n child's disapproval
discomposed him." And Mrs. Davis
admits that this sensitiveness and
acute feelings OF being misjudged
made him reserved and unapproach-
able. IL made him touchy as. to h!s
dignity also. and there are stories Of
bis cherishing a grudge for some In
Significant or imagined slight and
Furnishing the author Of It.
How did Lee manage to retain his
hold on ne President? Pollard, who
As.--...sd Lee. but detested Davis more.
s<ys plainly that the General en-
pioyed compliment and nattery."
This In an abuse Of words. one can
no more associate fiattery with Lee
than with Washington. Lee respect
ed and admired Davis In many ways.
With that fne insight into character
which was one his strongest points.
the General appreciated the Presi-
dents pecuiiarities. and adapted him
self to them for the sake of the cause
TO which he had devoted his life.
Davis required Difference. respect.
subordination. Lee felt that these
were military duties. and he was
ready b. accord them. He defends
Davis TO others: THE President,
from his position being able to sur
vey all the scenes Of action. can bet
ter decide than anyone else" He de-
fers again and again TO Davis opin-
Ion: Should you think proper to
)eoncentrate the troops near Rich
mond. i should be glad IL you would
advise me-" on many occasions ne
expresses a desire for Davis's pres
ence I'm the field: III need not saw
how glad 1 should be if your conven-
slence would permit you TO visit the
army that might have the benefit OF
your advice and direction" Those
know but little OF Lee who see In
such passages anything but the frank.
simple modosty OF the mans nature.
OF who read double meaning into
expressions like the following: while
i should feel the greatest satisfaction
In having an interview with you and
consultation upon all subjects of In
terest. cannot but feel great un-
caslness for your safety. should you
undertake TO reach me-" The solicit
tude was perfectly genuine. as we
see from many charming manifesto
tions OF It's elsewhere; II cannot ex-
press the concern I felt at leaving
you In such feeble health. with so
many anxious thoughts for the wei
fare OF the whole Confederacy
weighing upon your mind" And
there is no doubt that such sympa-
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-11
Old Soldier Tortured.

'"For years l suffered unspeakable
torture from indigestion. constipation
ana liver trouble" wrote A. X. Smith.
war veteran at Erie. Pa, but DR..
Kings New Life Pills fixed me all
right. They're simply great" Try
them for stomach, liver or
Kidney trouble. Only csc at Sibert's
Drug Store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-11

ii cost about $4,000 to whitewash
Ballinger, but nobody has undertaken
70 estimate what IL cost a day to keep
MIN In oiIlce.-Charleston News and
Courier.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-11

There has been considerable ac-
tiyity in Broad street real estate With
In the past few days several good
size deals have been practically con-
summated.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-11
Look For The Boe Hive.

ION the package when you buy
Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs
and colds. None genuine without
the Bee Hive. Remember the name,
Foley's Honey and Tar and reject any
substitute. w. w. Sibert.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-11

Annual reports Of Cabinet officers
concur in advising extensions of the
civil service. With all spoils gone our
politics will be sweeter.-Racine
(Wis) Journal. g
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-11
DAVIS AND LEE.

The Great Leaders Feelings To-
ward The President of The Confcd-
eracy and the secret OF His Hold.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-11

thetic affection held the President
more even than the most exagger-
ated military Difference.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-11

colored hack driver. Solicitor Philip
II. stoll, for the State and Capt. w.
c. Davis for the defendant. The
Judge requested additional afidavits
SO the motion was withdrawn for the
time so as to allow the counsel to OBJ
tain them. This homicide provoked
horror and indignation among the
people Of Sumter, as to the ordinary
layman 1t had the appearance Of
an unprovoked murder, and 1t is to
be sincerely hoped that Judge Wilson
will refuse the motion. Harper, who
fired the fatal shot, made good his
escape and has not been apprehended
as yet. Will the law avenge this muir
der or will sleeping justice waltz"
Mr.. julius Clark. Of Los Angeles.
Cal. spent this week with relatives.
and on Tuesday he will wed the
beautiful and accomplished Miss
Jack" Rogers, OF Lake City. I'm
mediately after the ceremony they
Will leave for their future home in
Los Angeles. The groom-to-be is
young man Of sterling qualities.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stephen Thomas, Of
charleston, the parents OF Mrs. w.
Scott lIarvin, of Manning. was pain
fully injured in an automobile acci-
dent In that city. Fortunately they
were not seriously hurt.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-20
WOOD PILE DISAPPEARS
Schooner Sally Loading at the
 Dock Will Make Another Trip to Take All the Cargo Laid Out For Her
Special to the Farmer.)


 Southport, June 2o-The big pile of wood which has stood for weeks on the dock, is fast disappearing and the Sally Ponder is getting her cargo. People in the vicinity are glad that the wood is being removed for it has been regarded as a menace to the commun- ity.
 w. H. Jennings delivery car was lowed to Ben Bulkley's garage on Sat- uroay, and laid up for repairs.
 Richard Cleary is visiting his sister, Mrs. Frederick O'Dell.
 The schools here will close this week for the summer vacation and the year is regarded by teachers, pupils and parents as one of the most successful in it's history. The results obtained have been gratifying to everyone con- cerned. Without specifying, parent and taxpayer said yesterday: 'I feel that my children are getting the very best in the way of schooling they could have. The children show that they have had careful training and that they have been taught something be- sides the usual studies presented in the public schools
 No attempt has been made to re- move the fence about the triangle at the junction of the Boston post road and the Connecticut turnpike. It is not probable that the town officials will make any attempt to establish a title Miss Coyle will probably re- main in peaceable possession of the property.
 Samuel Sloan in his motor car head ed procession of serenaders who visited the home of B. P. Mills, on Friday evening. Every possible form of noise making instrument was car ried along to welcome MT. and Mrs. Charles M. Mills, who recently return ed from their wedding tour. The par ty was invited into the house and re- treatments were served.
 An informal reception was rendered Miss Julia B. Banks at the residence of Miss Lena Swartz on Center street. Friday evening. Miss Banks who has been a valued teacher in the Fairfield schools. will take a position out of town when school opens next fall. Those present were Miss Mary V. Mo Garry, Miss Matte Smedley, Miss Ella J. Holly, Miss Mary Fl Nichols, Miss Mary " Peck, Miss Maria A. Wake man, Miss Anna S.. Goodsell, Miss Minnie B. T. Walsh. Miss Ruby R. Weed, Miss Louise Scofield, and Supt. E T. Graham
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-20
BIDDERS ARE SCARCE
Only Propositions for Work of Addition at Nichols Terrace School Come from Residents.
Special to the Farmer.0

Fairfield, June 20.-A special meet ing of the committee of the school board and the selectmen will be held this evening to open the bids for the S7,000 addition to the Nichols Terrace school. There are only three bidders and these all live in the vicinity of the school The school board has signed the diplomas of those students who have passed the exams but there are more to follow. The school com- mittee paid the current bills at it's meeting yesterday. The bill of the Staples High school in westport for tuition of Fairfield students is $4s6 and that of the Bridgeport Board of Education for the Fairfield attendants at the Bridgeport High School, g, 501.
 Simon Sedat and William Cleary in the employ of Henry Sturges will leave next week and take passage on the liner Mauretania for Liverpool where they will visit their old homes.
 Miss Field who has been the teach CT at the Banks North district has resigned and will teach in Shelton when the next term opens.
 Rev. Father O'Dell is entertaining Father John McCabe of New Milford for few days. On Monday Father O'Dell will leave for a weeks retreat The Sunday school of St. Thomas church will be discontinued after next Sunday during the summer months.
 Eugene Godfrey has had his hounds in training for some time in prepara- tion for the opening of the fall season for fox hunting. Eugene says that there will be plenty of foxes this fall and that they will be in fine condi- tion. He has raised a large number in his practice runs. Only last week a hound ran fox right into Gene as he was standing in the runway. The fox ran between his legs and got away. "Golly' said Gene 'I couldn't get my legs together close enough to stop that fellow Coons are also plentiful this summer and if there are no mishaps Dan D. Smith - of Bridgeport means to organize a big hunt and have a coon supper along with the old time bunch in this town.
 James Mckay, a boarder at ithe home of Mrs. James Whalen on Spring street smoked a pipe while in bed Friday night and set the bed clothes on fire. The burning clothes were thrown from a window and Mckay was asked to find another boarding place.
 The children of the Dwight school gave a musical Friday evening under the direction of the teacher, Miss E. E. Prout. A program worthy of a more pretentious occasion was pre- scented in a satisfactory manner. There was a large attendance
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-20
NEWTOWN

St. Roses Notes.-Friday, the feast of the Sacred Heart, mass will be cele- brated at 7:30 a. m. Confessions will be heard Thursday afternoon and ev- ening. Saturday, the feast of St, John Baptist, mass will be celebrated
 Mrs. Henry Rupf enjoyed yesterday in Bedding.
 The Newtown H. S. defeated the Staples H. S. of Westport, on the Fair Grounds, Saturday, by a score of 2 to \
 MT. and Mrs. C.. F. Beardsley are entertaining MT. and Mrs. Clarence Beardsley of New Haven.
 Richard Carmody who is employed in the store of Corbett & Grove, is enjoying a weeks vacation.
 Mrs. F. c. Briggs spent Monday in the Park City.
 Mrs. Arthur J. Cable returned to her tended visit with MT. and Mrs. Char les F. Beardsley.
 Misses Catherine Campbell and Clara Walker of New Haven, were Sunday guests of MT. and Mrs. P. w. Campbell.
 The new home of the Newtown Coal &, Grain Go. has opened its doors to good wishes of their many friends are extended for future success.
 Harry Madigan met with a serious mishap. Monday, by falling 30 feet from the house on the former Slater place, while engaged in painting, caused by the breaking of the rope on the platform. Mrs. Herbert Wright who happened by in her car, took him to the office of Dr.. F. J. Gale when it was very evident that he had sus- tained serious injuries and was suf- fering greatly. pr. Gale carried the patient to the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Madigan, where he was made as comfortable as possible. It was found three ribs were frac- tured, both ankles sprained, besides many bruises. It is hoped that MT. Madigan has not been injured inter nally, otherwise his chances of recov- oy will be good. The accident is universally regretted as the gentle man was one of Wm. A. Canfeld'S right hand men in the painting and decorating business. His speedy re- covery Is hoped for.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-20
HARRY ID. MILLER, EFT. AL. THE BRIDGE VEHICLE COMPANY SUPERIOR COURT, FAIRFIELD COUNTY.
 June 16, 1911. Order Appointing Temporary Receiv-
 CT, Etc.

 June 16, 1911. Order Appointing Temporary Receiv- CT, Etc.
 The application of the plaintiffs in the above entitled action brought to the Superior Court held in Bridgeport in and for Fairfield County on the first Tuesday of September, 1911. which application is dated the 18th day of June, 1911 having been pre- sented to said court and order for a hearing thereon before said court iii the county building in said Bridge port on the 18th day of June, 1911 at II o'clock in the forenoon having been issued and return having been made of the service of said order as directed therein, the same came to hearing before said court at said time and place, when the plaintiffs ap- torney, and the defendant corporation by James A. Marr, its attorney, and the parties having been heard, it is found that said order was duly serv- ed, that the allegations of said ap- plication are true and that a tempor- ary receiver ought to be forthwith appointed.
 1. That John T. King be and he is hereby appointed temporary receiver of the said The Bridgeport Vehicle Company.
 2. That said appointment shall not take effect until said John T. King shall have filed with the undersigned a bond in proper form, with good and sufficient surety in the sum of ten thousand dollars, conditioned on the faithful performance of his dut- ies under said appointment and in the event that he shall at any time or times hereafter be confirmed or appointed in said action either as temporary or permanent receiver, and
 . I,n1
 by the undersigned.
 3. That said John T. King immedi- ately upon the taking effect of his said appointment shall proceed to take possession of all the books, pa- pers evidences of debt and property monies owing to it, and shall have authority to secure and preserve it's assets.
 4. That said receiver continue to carry on, in such manner as he may deem judicious, the business now otherwise ordered. but no longer than for one month from this date and to that end he is authorized to make such contracts, purchases and dis bursements as may be necessary.
 ,. That a hearing upon the con- firmation of said appointment, ana for the appointment of two apprais- CTS. be had before the undersigned in the Superior Court room, civil side. in said Bridgeport on the 23rd day of June, 1911, at II o'clock in the forenoon, and that said temporary re- ceiver give notice of his appointment and of said hearing to all parties in interest, by publishing a copy of this order in the Bridgeport Evening Post and the Bridgeport Evening Farmer, twice each, and by mailing a copy, postage prepaid, to each stockhoIder of record and known creditor of said corporation at their several best ob- tainable addresses, all on or before the 21st day of June, 1911.
 Dated at said Bridgeport this 18th day of June.
 By order of Court,
 FRED. w TRACY. D 19 b. Asst. Clerk.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-20
President Is Off
 On First Week Of
 Summer Campaign
Especial from United Press.)


 Washington, June 20.-President Taft left at noon, today, on a ,strenu ous trip which is regarded as virtual ly the first week of summer cam paigning. He will spend this evening with his brother, Henry w. Taft, in New York, and leave early tomorrow for New Haven to attend the Yale commencement exercises. Thursday he will remain at his brothers house and it is understood a number of inn portant political conferences will be held. In the evening he will address the New York State Bankers Associa- tion and the Canadian club at Man haitian Beach, leaving on the May flower for Fall River.
 Friday afternoon the President will participate in the cotton centennial at Fall River and address the Conserva- tive Club at Providence, R. I. He will leave for New York on the May flower and take the train for Wash ington, Saturday afternoon.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-20
MALE HELP WANTED.
WANTED.-Responsible young n

WANTED.-Respons young men, who are able to furnish team and wagon, to sell or commission to farmers, the best line. of household necessities, for the oldest, largest and most responsible company Of the kind in the world. About 2,0o0 salesmen now working, earning on the average over s100 per month net clear of all expenses. Net earnings of best men, over $500 per month. Two million farm CTS now using these thoroughly adver- t1sed goods. Established 1888. Capital s2,000,00O. Address, The J.
 R. Watkins Co.,, 113 South Gay
 street, Baltimore. Md. R R15 < If.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-20
RAILROADS
Yhx1fk NggYHz1E}Ez
 JUNE 4. 1911 Trains Leave Bridgeport as
 Follows:

FOR NEW YORK-s1z:25Q, s4:43t s5:16, f5:43, f6:2s. f7:17, f7:44, fs:zss *S:51. s:06, s10:oo. 11:o2, f11:07 A. M.-.12:o3. '1z:so, 12:45. .1:5z. s:1z. *6:so. *7:s2, .s:Is. ss:ss. 1o:os PM. SUNDAYS = 12:25Q, s4:4s, '5:1s, fs:27, 1o:oo A. M.-f12:27. sz:1s. *2:27, s4:1S, 5:21b, 5:25, s5:27, te:45. *7:32, *7:5ss s:1s. -9:36, 10:o1 P. NJ.
 FOR WASHINGTON. Via Harlem River-*12:25 (daily) A. M.; '1:1s P. .1:4i' s:ls, 7:5s. .s:ss. .1o:4s. s1I:ss A. M.-+12:27, 12:32, 1:4s, "z:zs. .s:s1, s:41, "4:2s, 4:57. 5:3s, .s:34. s6:54, 7:10, s7:32. "s:42, '10:26 F. M. SUNDAYS-s12:34, "1:41, s:13, e:l3. s1o:ss, .1l:ss A; -M.-12;47c; .s:as
 FOR BOSTON. via; New Londos A M.-*2:29. 3:41. *4:23. -6:54 PM sUNDAYS-*1:41 Al SIS to New Lon. don: '1i:s8 A. M.-"2:2s' '4;Ss' 's;Sf
 FOR BOSTON. via. Hartford and wiIlimantic-*9:19, A. M-*3:31, P,
 FOR TWISTED and Intermedists stations-s:oo. 7:oo, s:4o, f11:4H 4 
 FOR WATERBURY. ANSOEIA DERBY and Intermediate Stations 500, FOO, 500, 9:1e (express) 11:10 A. M.-2:35 f5:51, 7:45, P. M.-SUN. 1o:s5 A. M.-6:45. s:oi
 FOR CT. HARRINGTON, LENOx, PITTSFIELD, ETC-7:00, $50 AM -4:2S P. M.-SUNDAYS-5: A. M
 FOR DANBURY, NEW MILFORD ETC. via BrookfieId Junction-7:0o, $50 A. M-4:2S, 6:44 P. M.-SUy< DAYS-S:30 A. M- 7:4s P. M
 FOR IITCHFIELD. ETC.-9:s0 A. M-4:2S P. M.-SUNDAYS-8:30 A. M.
 o to Harlem River Station.
 x Except Mondays.
 A Does not run July or Sept (.
 B Will run June IS to Sept 10 inc.
 c Will run June Is to Aug. z7 inc.
 D Will run June Is to Sept. 10 inc,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-20
PROBING BLACK HAND ATTEMPT TO WRECK
 WATERBURY HOME
Especial from United Press.

Waterbury, June 20-The local po- iice are Investigating, today, an at tempt to wreck a three story tene- ment, yesterday. They incline toward the opinion that bomb or dyna- mite was intended to wipe out the family of Joe Mancini. who occupied the first floor of the tenement. Man cinf claimed that an enemy had tried to kill him. The house was badly damaged.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-20
Sundays to New York

Steamer BRIDGEPORT will make Sunday excursions to New York until September 3d inclusive, leaving Fair field Avenue Wharf at a. m. Re turning. leave New York. foot of East 22nd Street, at 5:3O D. m. FARE FOR ROUND "TRIP z5c
 Children, 4Oc
 Tickets good only for date sold Music by Wheeler & Wilson Orchestra L.B. Nickerson, Agent, Bridgeport.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-20
SILVER LOVING CUP
 FOR HIGH SCHOOL BOY
 WITH FINE RECORD.
Especial from United Press. )

Nh"F0NNfcI IT OIi1 v IIINCth II CSS.V
 Manchester, June 20-Joseph Mad den, '12, South Manchester High School, brother of Captain William Madden, of the local police force and a former athlete, was presented with a silver loving cup, today. by the Manchester Club, of Yale, New Ha- ven, for his athletic ability. scholar ship and department during his High School career. Madden is only IT years of age and stands five feet II inches, was the best athlete of the school and the most popular student.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-20

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 The success of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, made from roots and herbs, is unparalleled. It may be used with perfect confidence by women who suffer from displacements, inflam- nation, alteration, fibroid tumors, ir- regularities, periodic pains, backache, bearing-down feeling, fiatulency, indi- gestion, dizziness, or nervous prostra- tion.
 For thirty years Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound has been the standard remedy for female ills, and suffering women owe it to themselves to at least give this medicine a trial. Proof is abundant that it has cured thousands of others, and why should it not cure you?
 If you want special advice write Mrs. Pinkham, Lynn, Mass, for it. It is free and always helpful.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-20
TORRINGTON MAN SHOT
 IN ABDOMEN RECOVERING
fsneciaI frnm IInited Press l

Especial from United Press)
 Winsted, June 20.-The condition of vincenzo Tedesco, the Torrington young man who was shot in the ab- domen by Louis Lombardo, Sunday was reported as more favorable, at a local hospital. today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-20

 FAILED TO
 HELP HER
Cured by Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
Pound, Wis. -"I am glad to an- nounce that I have been cured of dys-

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 been troubled with
 both for fourteen
 years and consulted different doctors,
 but failed to get any relief. After using Lydia B. Pinkham's V e ge ta ble Com pound and Blood Purifier l can say I n n o -nn "o-o0~
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-20

friends Miss Agnes Seeley of Sport Hill
 Miss Elsie Kehne entertained friend at her home over Sunday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-20

Nugget all the go at St. Joseph's Oval. a
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-20

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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-20

Capt. c. B. Tooker
 SUMMER TIME TABLE "Will run daily, leave Port Jeffer- son S:30 a. m. and 4:3O p. m. Leave Bridgeport 1880 and 6:3O p. m. SINGLE FARE 75c ROUND TRIP TICKET. $1 .OO Good any time during season Sunday, leave Port Jefferson 10 a, m., 4:3O pm. Leave Bridgeport 1 80, 6:SO D. m.
 Automobile transportation given careful attention. For further infor- nation address
 GEO. M. HOOKER, Agent
 Bridgeport or Port Jefferson Time table subject to change without
 notice
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-20
SITUATIONS WANTED.

wants position either In or out of town. Can do own
 repairs. Good references Address E. N. T.. care Farmer. RPS < If.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-20
MAIL ORDER

I MADE $b0,000 in five years in the mall order business; began with $5. Send for free booklet. Tells how. heacock. 765. Lockport N. T..
 RPS 2 4 5 6 If
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-20

STORAGE OF rURNTrURE-Se,a- rate rooms. securely locked. furnj- lure and china packing. Furniture and Pianos removed. large vans. careful handling. Bridgeport gtor- age Warehouse Co. 12s7 Main st-, Cor. Congress St. Tel 235z-5.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-20

FURNITURE. BEDDING. SrOvE4, housefurnishings cash or On easy terms. Your credit fs good. Ask fov prices and terms The Sterling Fur niture Co. 12S7 Main St. Tel. 2352-5. Bezsff
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-20
PERSONAL
TO RENr-FURNIsHED ROOMS.

TO RENT.-Furnished rooms. fol light housekeeping, suites of twt rooms each. 436-43S Main street
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