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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-14

Rev. r. Il. Sharpe spent Saturday
in Egypt.
Miss Irene Weldon spent several
days last week in Bishopville.
Miss Mildred Huggins has returned
home after spending the holidays
with friends in Paxville.
Messrs. Charles PEBBLES and Will
liam Huggins spent Friday and Sat
urday in Sumetr.
Misses Belle McCutchen and Pearl
Napier of Smtihville. spent Saturday
and Sunday with relatives in Egypt
Mr.. Harry Mcleod visited relatives
and friends here Saturday night and
Sunday.
Mr.. C. p. Chewing has moved
from Bishopville back to his farm
near here.
Mr.. Emmett Chewing and family
of Leesville have moved back in our
section.
Mr.. Lawrence White spent Sunday
at Rembert.
Mrs. j. w Gibson, Of Bishopville,
spent several days Of last week with
her father, Mr.. ]. w. Weldon of this
place.
Mr.. ]. r. Mcleod spent Saturday in
Camden.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-14

The thought of checking ones watch
at sea by signals from the wireless
station on the Eiffel Tower, even
though several thousand miles from.
the latter, IS interesting to the lay
man, but also has a decided practical
value to the navigator. The reason
for this is that in determining the
position of the vessel by means Of a
seXtant the observer must be sure of
the exact time at which he measures
the elevation Of the sun Cor Of certain
stars) above the horizon, otherwise
his deductions will be incorrect. Thus
in latitude So an error Of one minute
in the chronometer will make a diff
ference Of a quarter Of a degree. or
about 10 miles, in the calculated lon
gitude. The error increases steadily as
we approach the equator and may
make an appreciable difference in the
ships course, or even be a source of
danger when nearing islands or reefs.
For this reason the time signals from
the Eifel Tower are not only sent out
exactly at midnight (for a period Of
one-tenth Of a second), but are repeat
ed at two-minute' intervals for the
benefit Of vessels which NAV not have
caught the midnight signal.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-14

wedgeheld. Jan. 10.-The new year
brought with II a good many changes
I'm our village. Mr.. III. G. Strange.
who has made this his home for years
has moved with his family near
Mayesville.
Mr.. II. s. whildep and daughter,
Miss Laura. OF Sumter. who has re-
Gently bought property here are well
coined among US.
Mr.. Sam weinburg Is putting the
I, material on the ground for a resi-
dence on the property recently pur-
chased from Mrs. Cleo Troutman.
Thore who have paid taxes are
complaining OF there being such an in
crease over 1909 taxes. A tax of six
teen mills In radical times would have
caused lots OF protests. etc.. but now
the taxpayer pays--thinks. wonders q
little and soon forgets. II we ever get
the court house paid for then maybe
taxes will be reduced without having
TO fall back on the sale Of whiskey
for revnue again.
IL Is pleasing to note the county pa
pers at least are advocating the Tor
rens system OF land registration.
There Is no doubt such a bill will
meet with strong opposition. but
granting majority OF the law max
ers are lawyers. who would be affect
ed financially. this is no reason Why
"h they are the representatives Of
the people," they should not help to
enact law that would benefit the
people at large.
Mrs. A. A. Singleton and family
who have spent the past few years in
Charleston. have returned and are oc-
cupy.ng their residence here.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. J. walden Of
Sumter. spent Sunday with relatives
here.
Miss Cora Keels. after a pleasant
visit to her sister. Mrs. f. E. Thomas.
has returned to Charleston.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-14

THE higher you are the safer you
are in cross-country flying" says Mr..
Drexel, who never feels comfortable
flying across country in England at
height Of under 500 feet. When Mr..
McArdle flew homeward from Bourne
mouth he lost his way in the air
through oil flying from his motor in
to his face and forming a film over
his eyes without his being aware Of
the fact at the time. He imagined
himself to be in dense mist until he
bathed his face in hot water, and so
cleared his eyes.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-14
For many years it has been the cus

For many years it has been the Gus
tom of Capt. Cyrus Chase, Of West
Harwich, Mass, as soon as snow
storm is over to harness his horse in
a snow plough and clear paths around
the homes Of widows, women whose
husbands are away from home and
old men who are too feeble to clear
their own paths. Incidentally, he
clears the sidewalks as he goes from
house to house. AS usual, after the
last storm, Capt. Chase was out at
daylight going his rounds.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-14
EGYI.T.

Egypt. Jan. 11.-Another year has
come and 1910 Is numbered with the
years gone by. Many faces that are
here now will be gone before this year
In out. Let our resolutions be TO do
better than We have ever done In the
past.
Our farmers are beginning to pre-
pare for new crop. More fertili-
zer will be used In this section than
heretofore.
Miss Dot Napier has returned To
her school and resumed work, much
Co the delight OF her pupils. The
school IL getting along well. ana
every body seems pleased with the
work.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-14

William Kuhe, the veteran pianist,
who claims the distinction of being
the oldest musician in the world, is
81, having been born at Prague of
German parents in 1923. Throughout
his long career Mr.. Kuhe has given
concerts in association with all the
greatest artists Of the last half GEN.
tury, and he introduced Patti, Trebelli
and Christine Nilsson to the concert
platform in England.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-14

Miss Chittenden, of Lansing, Mich,
argued at the banquet of the Mich
igan Horticultural Society that work.
ing women in the cities should begin
back to -the-land movement"
There are opportunities in farming
for women, she believes, and thinks
that conditions of living could be
made more comfortable for many
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-14

Judged by the masculine STANDARD
that man is as old as he feels, Will
liam Clark, a Columbus, Ohio, Court
House attache, is ve~y young man.
Every day, as a third set Of teeth
which he is growing come nearer be-
ing nutcracking realities, Clark grows
younger. He is only SO. The teeth
promise to become terrors to tough
pieces Of beefstake.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-14

The North Adams (Mass.) mayor
ality contest. to be decided next
month, will be race of six-footers.
Charles l.. Frink, Republican; Earl
d. Getman, Democrat and DR.. WAL
lace e. Brown, defeated for the Re-
publican nomination, who proposes to
run as an Independent, range from
six feet one inch to six feet three in
ches in height.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-14

Miss Winnie Benschbach, whose
father William Benschbach, of Prince
ton, ILL.,, is one Of the wealthiest
men in Central Illinois, and Miss
Kathryn Smith, daughter of w. L.
Smith, also a wealthy resident of
Princeton, have taken up claims in
Montana, and next April will leave
their homes to go to the wilderness
10 miles from Roundup, Mont.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-14

1t is no extravaganza to say that
Sir Ernest Cassel, the great friend of
the late King and one of the worlds
most powerful financiers, is today
the happiest man in England. The
physicians who have been attending
his only child, Mrs. Willifred Ashley,
have reported that at last there is a
chance Of her complete recovery.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-14

Sir Herbert Eislcy speaking OF the
castles Of Eastern Bengal at a meeting
OF the Royal Anthropological Insti-
tute. said an old system Of religious
Worship prevailed among the caste
who were professional burglars. They
made space i'm the ground and
man then cut his arm and prayed to
one OF the earth gods that there
might be n dark night and that he
might succeed in obtaining great
booty and escape capture.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-14

Guano estimated to be worth more
than $15O,00O, 900, deposited through
the centuries upon IL islands off the
Campeche coast OF Mexico, is to lie
exploited by company Of California
capitalists.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-14

Doctor To sick municipalities is the
name given to Mrs. Caroline Bartlett
Crane. the first municipal expert OF
America. 1t Is an unusual, an amaz-
ing title for woman. When you
add to this modern, efficient minister,
model housckceper, wife OF CON
tented husband, you have "A combina-
tion OF virtues hard TO beat i'm one
woman.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-14

Rhode Island has farm on which
are located all her State institutions,
including the State prison. State
warehouses; and Providence Jail. The
workhouse prisoners have done much
In retaining and cultivating land, re-
moving stones improving the stream
and building walls.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-14

In seven months the cut of logs in
the Vancouver sawmill district scaled
346, 900 feet. About 20, 900 miles
of logs, and in seven months, and in
one district! Anybody who has a lot
Of time can figure how many matches
could be got out of those logs.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-14

Seldom has the cheer Of Christmas
been damped by the death Of so many
brave firemen as has been the record
of late in all parts of the country. and
true and substantial sympathy is the
greatest gift that Santa Claus can
bring their families.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-14

Thirty thousand words of message
and not word about the matchless
and marvellous, the unending and un-
dying loyalty Of Supreme Deacon
Hemphill to poor old Doc Cook. Why
not make him rear-admiral or
something!
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-14

A coarload OF babies from New
York was shipped down to Texas the
other day to he cared for by the good
people there and placed in farm
homes. Judd Mortimer Lewis is de-
termined to make Texas the most
populous section OF the country.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-14

Storytelling is the profession Of
Mrs. George Everett Partridge, of
Worchester, Mass. She devotes her
entire time to this occupation, and is
said to be gaining unusual success at
it. She tells stories in the Worchester
public schools and in the meetings of
Fairgrounds associations.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-14

According TO Russian law no man
or woman who has attained the age
OF so can contract legal marriage.
such a restriction. In ancient Rome,
however. legislation on this point was
even more stringent. the maximum
age for men being 60 and for women
so.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-14

The Swiss federal council will in-
Flte the nations Of the world to a con-
ference with view to changing
the calendar so as to have every hour
begin on the same day Of the wee,-.
with provision for the extra day eve
ry year and two extra days every
leap year.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-14

Every country in Europe but
France and Spain is expected to in
crease its sugar beet production dur
ing the season Of 1910-l1, the total
estimated output being more than
5O,000,000 tons, as against about 4O,-
100000 tons last season.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-14
COUNTY correspondence.
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news seories are acceptable up to the
hour OF going to press. Wednesdays
paper 10 printed Tuesday afternoon
and Saturdays paper Friday AFTER
seoa-
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-14

Tests in England to determine the
danger Of coal dust explosions in
mines by electric flashes show that
dry coal dust in bulk is a non-con-
ductor, but when mixed into a paste
with water it will cause a short cir
cutting fash between electrodes.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-14

After Brooklyn editor has linger-
ed at the banquet table until / o'clock
in the morning he cannot be expected
to tell A. Jackson from T. Jefferson.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-14

To obtain water power from
streams without interfering with ma
vigation by the erection Of dams, a
Californian has invented barge car
rying a wheel driven by water pass
ing through fiume in the craft.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-14

After careful and daring explor-
alton of his own mind, DOC" Cook
comes to the conclusion that he hasn't
got any.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-14

Indianapolis learns that Senator
Beveridge is going to devote himself
to law and literature. Both are
money-makers in Indiana.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-14

Charlottesville sells more gum
drops nowadays than it used to twenty
years ago, when they were still the
elite thing to call on your girl with.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-14

Signs Of civilization in New York:
Thirty eight persons are impatiently
waiting for children to be assigned
them for adoption" and coincidentIy
come mournful croakings from the
Stork
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-14

Nevertheless, Santa Claus managed
to get in more work on this the short
est day Of the year than many a NOR
tai does on the very longest.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-14

Anyway, Thomas Nelson Page can
stand off and safely call statue
names. The statue cans hit back
Pittsburg Sun.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-14

Maybe Col. George Bailey has been
eatin' cactus fodder. too. He is so
chockfull Of the milk of human kind
ness
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-14

DR.. Cook confesses that he knows
the North Pole only by reputation and
that they have never met personal
ly."
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-14

Bet you don't remember whether
or not the soldiers ever caught the
old Indian chief, Crazy Snake.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-14

Chairman Tawney believes in
throwing up intrenchments around
the United States Treasury.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-14

Nobody gave a toast to the Empty
Chair" at the Roosevelt New Haven
banquet.-Omaha Bee.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-14

Secretary Dickinson's foolish idea
Is that maybe Uncle Sam can't come
back.-Indianapolis Star.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-14

Secretary Dickinson seems to have
acquired a panic while abroad-Co-
lumbia State.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-14

No sense in trying to draw molasses
from a jug in this kind Of weather.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-14

Some people won't war-scare worth
a cent.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-14

Birmingham is getting so big it
doesn't have to brag.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-14

The bravest are the tenderest-
The loving are the daring.
-Bayard Taylor.
The Detroit times., 1911-01-10

but today the decision OF the court
of appeals was filed. which. While
holding the patent valid, decided that
the defendants In the case, the Ford
Motor Co, Panhard a Levasser and
others, had not infringed. The opin-
ion was handed down by Judges La
combe, Ward and Noyes.
The litigation has been long drawn
out, having been started In 1908. the
patent was recognized by probably
more than half the industry prior 10
Judge Hough's opinion in September,
1909, and following his sustaining OF
the patent as covering the modern
gasoline automobile, large number
of other manufacturers secured IL
censes under II, until now IL is esti-
mated that almost 80 per cent OF the
gasoline motor cars. including almost
all of the western manufacturers,
have taken licenses under the patent.
The argument on the appeal was
made in the latter part OF November.
The opinion filed today, written by
Judge Noyes and concurred In by
Judges Lacombe and Ward, covers 40
typewriter pages, and although sus-
tanning the validity of the patent. de-
clares that the defendants automo-
biles In the case do not infringe.
The Detroit times., 1911-01-10
BALD HEADED MEN STILL
HAVE WOMEN FRIENDS
"CIean, White, Pretty and Nice to
KISS They Say About the
CIeaved Surface.

ELI, Neb, Jan. 10.-The Associated
Women's Clubs Of Eli have arisen In
defense OF bald-headed men.
II all came about at regular club
meeting, when Mrs. j. n. Rossou, a
matron who has been married less
than six weeks. limited that, no mat
ter what she might do, she would
never marry bald-headed man. !"
This was treading on the toes Of the
president, Mrs. Il. f. Richmond, and.
as It developed later, IL was treading
on the toes OF eighteen members of
the club. Hardly had Mrs. Rossou
made her remark when Mrs. p. C..
McElroy offered resolution which
set forth:
"That sensible women, especially
those OF the Eli Women's club. look
upon bald-headed men as being
thoughtful and kind, trustworthy and
confiding, past the follies and-frivoli-
ties OF youth, usually successful and
men of property, not given TO running
around nights and, moreover, the bald
head looks so clean, white and pretty
that one could kiss 1t without feel
ing OF disgust"
The resolution was adopted unani-
mously and Mrs. Rossou has resigned
her membership.
The Detroit times., 1911-01-10
FARMERS WANT A LAW TO
PROTECT SKUNKS 5 YEARS.
One Of Several Measures on Which
They Would Like Favorable
leu,sIation

CHARDON, o., Jan. 10.-At a two
day session Of the Chardon Farmers
Institute the members passed resolu-
tons for legislation that Will give par
GELS post, the election OF the United
States senator by popular vote, legis-
lation requiring that on all packages
offered for sale containing drugs,
paints, seeds and foodstuffs, a label
shall be affixed stating the true com.
position of its contents, legislation
protecting quail and skunks from
hunters for five years, and that the
delegates elected to the constitutional
convention shall be pledged TO embody
the initiative and referendum, recall,
and local option In taxation in our
constitution.
The farmers also go on record as
opposing any legislation intending TO
weaken the present temperance laws
and opposition to the repeal of any
portion OF the oleo law. George f..
Scott, l.. G.. Spencer and Assistant
Dairy and Food Commissioner Wade
were speakers.
e. w. Dudley was elected president;
Harry Osborne, vice-president. and X.
A. Douglass. secretary.
The Detroit times., 1911-01-10
ST. GALL sWlssEs AT acc
AND soc.

Beautiful, snowy white Swisses
fresh from the looms OF st. Gall,
Switzerland. They are sheer and
finely woven and are shown in
many new designs. These make
handsome summer dresses and
waists.
IMPORTED MADRAS At 35c.
The most suitable material for
women's dresses and waists, mems
shirts, etc. A fine, soft quality,
with a beautiful silk finish, and
with 20 different styles to select
from.
SHEER FANcIEs AT Csc.
100 pieces of the newest sheer
white goods, furnishing an unlimit-
ed array Of patterns to choose from.
There are stripes, checks, embroid-
cred figures and many other effects
"a woman is certain to find what
she wants In this selection.
NEW WHITE GOODS AT ice.
A material most approprite for
the dainty summer waists and
gowns. Excellent, sheer qualities
shown In checks, stripes, etc, and
suitable for many different pur-
poses.
The Detroit times., 1911-01-10
PATTERN CLOTHS.

At si.ss, worth s2.oo-Pure
Linen Patterns Cloths. 2x2 yards;
a good, heavy quality and very
durable. shown In six different
patterns.
At 500, worth S2.75-Pattern
Cloths, 2x2 yards, In a finely WOW
en-, heavy quality. Shown In round
or square patterns, and are one
OF the best values We have ever
offered.
At $3.50, worth Ss.2s--Extra
heavy, fine all Linen Pattern
Cloths, 2x2 1-2 yards, one Of the
most durable linens on the mar
ket. Shown in eight patterns.
22-lnoh Napkins to match
at $2.9s dozen.
At $3.50, worth $4.5o-Pattern
Cloths, 2x2 IL yards. finely WOW
en-. with soft satin finish. A
beautiful cloth In round designs.
DAMAsk BY THE YARD.
At CSC. worth 90c--Unbleached
Damask, 2 yards wide-an extra
heavy quality pure Irish linen that
wears excellently.
At 89c, worth $t.fo-Heavy,
pure Linen Damask, 2 yards wide
and full bleached; fine and Arm
and an excellent value.
At $500, worth st.25-Bleache
or unbleached Damask. yards
wide; extra heavy, durable quail
ity fine satin finish. Eight pat
terms to select from.
At $1.ts, worth $1.5o--Extra fine
pure Irish Linen Damask, a satiny
quality In handsome designs, that
wears and launders perfectly.
DOUBLE WIDTH sHEETiNo.
At 21c Yard. worth 27c-Full
bleached Sheeting, yards wide.
an excellent, soft and firm quality
that wears and launders well.
At 23c Yard. worth 3oo--Bleach-
ed Sheeting, Ia yards wide, free
from starch and dressing and On
excellent wearing quality.
A. Csc Yard. worth 31c-Extra
hhC StCoShCn onCCtlh6s yofuo
wide; heavy. standard quality, fine
and durable.
At 27c Yard, worth 33c--Stand-
ard quality Bleached Sheeting,
IA yards wide; heavy and firm
and launders well.
At ice, worth 21c-Pillow Gas.
ing, 45-inch width, full bleached
and heavy quality that IL finely
woven and durable.
Huck AND TURKISH TOWELS.
At ~ 1-2c, worth iec--Urion
Linen Towels, extra heavy and
large size. They are hemmed and
have white borders and are the
best We have ever offered.
At 15o, worth 2oc--Hemmed
Huck Towels, nearly all linen;
large size and very durable and
excellent value.
The Detroit times., 1911-01-10
Prices Now from IA to 1-3 Off
White and Colored Wash Fabrics,
All New 1911 STYLES
TOTALS FouLARDs AT ssc.

TOTALS FOuLARDS AT 35c.
OF the best Scotch manufac-
ture, these Foulards are one of the
most serviceable fabrics I'm our de-
partment. They have a beautiful,
permanent luster, giving them all Of
the appearance OF silk. The colors
are guaranteed absolutely fast and
the designs are those shown In the
very newest high-priced silks.
a2-INcH SCOTCH oINeHAMs,
AT 16c.
Scotch Ginghams, fine and evenly
woven and full 80 inches wide. The
most complete line of styles that we
have ever shown-checks, plaids,
stripes and plain colors In every
imaginable effect. Suitable for
waists and dresses, children's
wear, mems shirts. ETC., and are all
fast colors.
coLoRED NOVELTIES.
Beautiful designs and color eff
fects and patterns Of newest
Swisses, Embroidered Batistes,
Marquisettes, Voiles, ETC., direct
from the best looms OF England,
France and Switzerland. A. really
wonderful collection and one OF
which we are Justly proud. Priced
from 75c TO $3.50 yard.