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Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-04-11

trade issue. Later the people of the
whole country were astounded when
this organizer of railway and steel
companies won the election in a
strong protective district and served
as representative from 1891 to 1895.
His real life's work began when he
was elected mayor of Cleveland and
took up the work Of establishing 8.
cent street car fare. For years he
kept up this fight and although in
later years the people of Cleveland
partly repudiated his theories, the g.
cent fare is still in force there, al
though not under exactly the condi.
tions he hoped for. His vo~'o,,s terms
as mayor were marked by a con-
tlnual fight against so-called special
privilege.
In 1908 he ran for governor, but was
defeated. He, however, was prompt
ly reelected mayor of Cleveland in
l9oo, mee1lng final defeat in 1910.
Perhaps the most notable of the cam
paigns wherein he was successful,
was in 1907, when he was victorious
over Theodore e. Burton, winning
over the former republican congress
nan by something like 5000 votes.
1t was characteristic of Johnson
hat during his political career he
vas responsible to no boss but him
elf. Republicans held some of the
most important positions in his cabi-
let. 1t may be said to his credit
hat corruption was stamped out and
10 charge Of graft ever was proved
gainst his administrations. He stood
y his appointees and at times had
he courage to be unpopular with his
His most noteworthy achievement
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-04-11
TAFT MAY VISIT TEXAS

Washington, April 11.--If congress
adjourns during the early spring,
President Taft may go to Texas to
see the troops maneuver. The presi-
dent today answered an invitation to
witness the maneuvers, extended by
Governor Colquitt. He said in sub
stance he would like to see the man
euvers, but it depended on congress
whether he would go.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-04-11
MIsMANAeEMENr BREAKS BANK

Cincinnati. Ohio, April 1.-THE De
posit and Commercial bank of Gin
cinnati went into voluntary bankrupt
cy yesterday after its books had been
inspected by it's board of directors.
its affairs were Immediately turned
over to State Bank Examiner F. e.
Baxter. 1t was announced by the
president w. A. Hopkins. that all
depositors will be protected and paid
on dollar for dollar. Any loss that
Is sustained will be borne by the
stockholders. Mismanagement is the
reason given for the failure.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-04-11
START ON BALLOON TRIP

San Antonio, Tex, April 11.-H. e.
Honeywell and ]. w. Tolland of st.
Louis, Mo-, started at 6:35 o'clock last
night in ,HoneyweIPs balloon in an
effort to win the Lahm cup for long
distance flights.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-04-11
FAMOUS PUZZLE EXPERT DEAD

New York, April 11.-Sam Lloyd,
the famous puzzle expert, whose
problems for many years have inter
ested not alone the rising generation,
but others, died at his home in Brook
lyn today of apoplexy, aged 70. From
his unique calling he had amassed a
fortune of more than a million dollars.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-04-11
pREsIpENr TO GET in GAME

Washington, April 11.-President
Taft will open the baseball season
here tomorrow by tossing the first
ball from his box in the new Ameri-
can League park grandstand, for the
first game between the Boston and
Washington teams.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-04-11
CARRIE NATION STILL ALIVE

Leavenworth, Kan, April lire
ports circulated in the east that Mrs.
Carrie Nation, the Kansas saloon
smasher, is dead, are groundless. Doc
tors at the local sanitarium at which
Mrs. Nation is patient, said today
that her health is better now than
it has been at any time since her ar
rival here for treatment.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-04-11
200 Recruits Join Rebels

Ell Paso, Tex, April 1.-Two hun
dred recruits have Joined the insur-
gents besieging Ojinaga, e9st of here.
bringing two old cannon to General
Sanchez, who Is directing the attack.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-04-11

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Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-04-11
Disciple of Henry George

Perhaps the most potent factor in
Johnson's later life was his meeting
with and subsequent friendship for
Henry George, the single tax advo-
cate. 1t is said to have been on
Georges advice that Johnson first en-
tered politics, running for congress,
but being defeated in his first race,
in which he campaigned on the free
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-11-29
Mrs. Mary j. BrunsOn Dead.

Mrs. Mary ]. Brunson died Sunday
afternoon at 2 o'clock after an H.
ness OF a little more than one week,
after she had been In poor health for
more than year. The funeral SER
vices were held at IL o'clock Mon
day morning at the cemetery where
the body was laid In it's last resting
place beside that OF her husband.
Mrs. Brunson was about 72 years of
age and was the mother of four sur
viving children. DR.. Jno. I. Brunson,
Mrs. w. c. Ivy. and Misses Emma
and Carrie Brunson. all Of this city.
She was a native OF the Concord
section Of this county. but had lived
In Sumter for many years. She was
"A member Of the First Baptist church.
She leaves a number OF friends and
relatives to mourn her loss.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-11-29

after having been called home on ac-
count OF the death Of their grand
father. Capt. T. Hasell Dick.
Mr.. b. d. Mitchell was on the streets
today and his many friends will be
glad to know that he has suffi-
ciently recovered from his recent op-
Grafton to be able to be out again.
Mr.. and Mrs. James NJ. Richard
son. Of Hartsvllle. are visiting Mr..
Richardson's parents Mr.. and Mrs.
John s. Richardson. on Chcrch
street.
Miss Katherine NJ. Richardson, of
Manning. spent Saturday and Sunday
in the city with her parents.
Mr.. Colin McIaurin. Of wedgefeld,
was In the city for awhile Monday
morning.
Messrs. r. E. Wilder and Eddie
Tisdale have gone to Savannah to
take in the automobile races at that
place.
Miss Matte venning Of Manning
was In the city Monday.
Mr. E. l.. johnson. of Manning,
spent Sunday in the city with friends.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-11-29

Mrs. ]. 8. Sykes. a daughter of
Sheriff w. H. Epperson, died Thurs
day night at Ridgeway, where she
was on visit to her daughter. Mrs.
Cooper. She had been III only a short
while when death occurred. The re-
mains were brought to Sumter Sat-
urday morning. and inferred in the
Sumter cemetery.
The body Of Mrs. j. s. Sykes ar
rived here Saturday morning over the
Southern Railway from Ridgeway
where she died suddenly Friday. 1t
was taken from the depot to Sher-
In w. II. Epperson's residence. The
funeral services were held Satur-
day at the Catholic Church and
the body Inferred in the Sumter
cemetery.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-11-29
COTTON RECEIPTS HEAVY
More Cotton Weighed This Year than
Ever Before; Much Cotton Stored
in Warehouse.

The cotton receipts are heavier in
this county this year than ever before
Up to the present time there have
been 37,SO7 bales weighed by the
public weighers at the cotton plat
form in this county. This amount
with the $3.50 bales stored in the
warehouse and under the shed at the
cotton platform make a of 43.-
257 bales placed here sale up to
this time. This amourrt Of cotton is
that brought into Sumter and weigh
ed here, when it was sold. or to be
weighed, when it is sold, outside Of
tie amount weighed and sold at
Mayesville, which itself is a good
market for cotton.
The receipts Of cotton this year up
to November Is in excess of the re-
ceipts up to the same time last year
are 11,O09 bales, and if the amount
OF cotton stored in the warehouse is
also considered, as it should be, there
being almost no cotton at all stored
at this time last year. the excess
will amount up to 1S,479 bales.
At the present time there is stored
in the warehouse and under the cot
ton platform shed $3.50 bales OF
cotton, and daily there are inquiries
made for space in the warehouse,
which the cotton platform officials
are unable to give owing to the fact
that they are already crowded for
want Of space. At the same time
more cotton is being stored away un-
der the shed at the platform every
day. There are now something like
over thousand bales stored away
under the shed.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-11-29
MIR. w. X. CROSSWELL DEAD.
Buried at Hepzibah MOnday-RaiIroad
Reaches BishOpyille-Mens' For
ward Religion Movement Started.

Mayesville, Nov. 27.-Mr. w. X.
Crosswell died Sunday morning. The
funeral services We're held at noon
today in the Presbyterian church and
the lnterment was made at Hepzibah
presbyterian church, which was the
place of worship for the deceased
before he moved to town.
The deceased was a typical ante
bellum practical man. He served
In the Confederate army as a pri-
vate. He was noted for strict in
tregity and frank utterances and a
fine and acceptable type Of man
hood for any American age, wheth-
er gone or to come.
The carnival arrived today and the
noise incident to such shows is every.
where and ceaseless.
DR.. Miller Of Charleston spoke here
Sunday to a large audience of men
In explanation Of the Men Forward
and Religion Movement. The mes
sage was we'll and Hospitality received
and the necessary steps for a COM
plete and perfect organization were
taken. DR.. Hammond spoke to the
women at the Methodist church at
the same hour in which the mems
meeting was held. The impression
made was most favorable and moth
ing but complimentary remarks have
been heard regarding his earnest
and eloquent sermon delivered on
that occasion.
The grading and right Of way
ciearings OF our new railway have
touched the town limits and we are
stiHening up over the bright
dreams Of the future.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-11-29

HORSES FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT
The Ere department committee
has not been idle since 1t vas given
authority to purchase horses ana
wagons for the fire department. Fri
day the purchase Of one Of the
horses needed was settled upon, the
horse being bought from Mr.. E. K.
Friar.
The animal Is big bay and af-
ter a days training was as ready to
jump under the harness at the drop
OF the rope AS any animal in the
department. The horse was purchas-
ed for 1915 and is an animal that
the fire boys are proud Of. The fact
that 1t took no more than one day to
train the horse for his new duties
goes to snow that he is gifted with
good horse sense.
1t was stated today by Alderman
Glenn. chairman Of the fire depart
ment committee, that set Of double
harness had been ordered from
Bishopville. This set Of harness is
new, 1T having been ordered from the
Seagraves Company by the fire de-
partment in Bishopville some time
ago when there was some difference
between the department and the
town council. However, the commit
tee does not have to purchase the
harness. which are expected here at
any time. IL a satisfactory price can
not be agreed upon.
Mr.. Glenn has written to a mum
Der Of companies furnishing FIRE ap-
paratus and asked for bids on wagons
which the city fire department needs
and 1t is probable that he will have
these to submit at the first meeting
OF council in December. At the
present time there are two hose
wagons in service and the steamer
will be put in service as soon as the
set Of harness which has been or
dered arrives.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-11-29
PAYING FOR FERTILIZERS
Farmers Union Approves Sumter
Plan of Buying Fertilizers.

AT the recent meeting of Williams
burg County Farmers Union the fol-
lowing resolction was adopted:
whereas notes for the payment
or fertilizers becoming due and pay
able in October and November have
tendency to reduce the price of
cotton, therefore
Resolved, That the members of the
Farmers Union and all other farm
ers buying fertilizers have their notes
made payable February 1st instead
or in October and November, as they
are now.
resolved, That each County Union
and each local union be required to
appoint a committee Of three to con-
fer with the business men and deal
ers and ask them to cooperate with
the farmers in this matter.
This shows that the Sumter meet
ing was timely. Let the Unions all
over the State express themselves on
this subject and at least take nothing
less than the Sumter plan calls for.
This resolution is being sent from
the State Secretary's office to each
County Union and also to the Local
Unions in the State.
E. w. DABBS,
President s. G. State Farmers, Union.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-11-29

A lovely home wedding was that
on Sunday afternoon when Miss Hat
tie ]. Mason was married to Joseph
b. Macky., the Rev. ]. N. Tolar Of
hciating.
Promptly at $3.50 the bride and
groom entered the parlor which was
becomingly decorated with srnilax
and ferns and were made man and
wife In an impressive manner.
The bride wore a handsome coat
suit Of champagne broadcloth with
hat and gloves to match.
Only relatives and few intimate
friends were present at the ceremony.
Immediately after the ceremony
Mr.. and Mrs. Macky left for their new
homo in Bishopville.
The bride II a popular young lady
Of Sumter and will be greatly missed
by her many friends. The groom is
a young man Of splendid qualities
and holds responsible position with
the Palmetto OIL Company Of Bish.
opville.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-11-29
Among the social

Among the social events Of the
week will be subscription dance on
Thursday evening in honor of the
visiting young ladies' in the city, and
those expected home 4, IN the dif-
ferent schools and colleges OF the
State for Thanksgiving. A large
number Of invitations have been is
the largest dances Of its kind given
this season. Music for the occasion
will be furnished by the Sumter Or
choStro
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-11-29
COMMITTEE APPOINTED

president Baker OF the Chamber OF
commerce has named Messrs. T.. ID.
Jennings, j. II. Clifton, j. w. Nc
keiver. /. c. Strauss and A. j. Stubbs
TO serve on the special committee n
investigate the feasibility of a com
mission form Of government for Sum
ter and to take whatever action that
Is necessary to secure the enactment
or the required legislation to hermit
mis- city to adopt the commission
FORM. This committee will co-oper-
ate with the standing committee ON
legislation.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-11-29

Summerton, Nov. 24.-The nrst
marriage cf the fall season In this
community was that Of Miss Mamie
Gordon, the eldest daughter of Rev.
M. w. Gordon. pastor Of the Baptist
church. to T. II. Wilson Of Decatur.
Ala. The marriage took place in
Sumter, the ceremony being perform
ed by Rev. c. c. Brown. d. y. me
bridal party was composed OF tho
family OF The bride and a aew inti-
mate friends, who motored through
the country to witness the ceremony.
Mrs. Wilson is a young woman of
sweet disposition and charming man.
ner and by many attractive qualities
OF heart and mind has won for her.
self a large number Of friends, al
though her stay here has been short
The groom is a successful young bus
iness man.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-11-29
school Entertainment at Rcmbcrt

Those who know anything abou.
the reputation OF the people Of Rem %
bert for such things will be pleased
to learn that on Friday evening De-
cember the eighth at eight o'clock a
not supper will be served in the Rem.
bert school house. Among other
things to be on hand to eat will be
oysters good and fresh. To those
who choose to come is promised n
pleasant evening.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-11-29
Mrs. A. l.. jackson Entertains.

Friday afternoon Mrs. A. l.. Jack
son entertained a few Of her friends
at her residence on South Main
street. Tables We're set for bridge,
which was played for several hours,
after which a dainty salad course was
served.
When the points were counted up
1t was found that Mrs. 0. II. Foley
had made the highest score and to
evening. The consolation prize was
presented to. Mrs. II. A. Mood, who
had made the smallest number OF
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-11-29

The body OF Mr.. B. Il. Seymour q
native Of this county but for n num-
ber Of years a resident Of Florence.
arrived at Sumter at noon Monday
from Florence. and was taken to
the cemetery where the interment
took place.
Mr.. Seymour died at Florence Sun
day at noon. He was fifty-three years
OF age and leaves a wife and several
children.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-11-29
NEWS FROM THOMASVILLE.
4 Former Resident of Sumter Coun
ty Tells of Events in Georgia.

Mr.. Editor: AS the nights are 30
long now, II you will accept a few
lines for the Watchman. I will en-
deavor to tell you and your readers
something Of what We are doing
down here in Georgia.
Syrup making is the order Of the
day just at this time, and a jolly time
1t Is too. All Of the young folks and
part OF the older ones go 10 a sugar
boiling most every night. 1 boiled
most all Of my syrup last week and
had large crowds every night.
Crowds come out from Thomasvi!le
in automobiles and drink cara tuice.
which IS a popular drink here and
chew cane ana play games anu sing
until late at night. They certainly
have a good time in general and this
is the case all around.
We are certainly making some
fine syrup here. Cotton picking is
nearly finished, there being not much
more to gather. Corn crops were
good and We are trying to kill a few
hogs. Spare ribs and backbones are
beginning to be a popular dish, as
lots, Of my neighbors have as many
as SO head Of hogs to kill and some
even more.
The Thomas county fair came of
on the 18th and 18th Of this month
and was very good. The automobile
parade, with something over thirty
beautifully decorated automobiles
filed with pretty little girls and Ia
dies was fine.
The poultry exhibit was especially
fine. I don't think it could be beat
Our Northern tourists are begin
ming to come in now as the cold
weather is coming on.
The people are paying a good deal
Of attention to their gardens now.
Lots of cabbage are already set out
TOR the early spring market. Some
speak of raising oranges here. There
are some fine ones growing around
here which seem to stand the cold
all right.
Some Of the neighbors are spend
ing the week at the gulf. Some
make a living handling fish and
oysters from there. They make a
trip a week and bring the fish by
the wagon load. They are salted
down. not fresh. They sell the salt
fish for 5 cents a piece, which is
reasonable as they are of large size.
l am hoping to go myself in a week
or so--every one says its fine trip.
Well. Mr.. Editor, if It gets too cold
for you or any Of my friends in Sum-
ter. just come down, We have plenty
Of turpentine pieces to keep you
warm and its no trouble To start a
fire with them.
G.. f. Martin.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-11-29

Miss l.. A. Burgess, the only sur
viving sister Of Mrs. M. ]. Pierson.
OF this city. died suddenly at Macon.
Ga, this morning. aged 70 years.
SIZE was the daughter of the late
Samuel A. Burgess Of the Midway
section Of Clarendon county. The
funeral services will be held at Jes-
sup, Ca, Wednesday morning. She
has many relatives in Sumter and
Clarendon county and numerous
friends In this section Of the State,
all Of whom will hear Of her death
with regret.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-11-29
Body Tlkcn tO Manning

Tire body Of Mrs. George j. Brown
was takcn to Manning Mnoday morn
Ing where interment took place in
the afternoon.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-11-29
Weather Forecast.
G.. +. Martin.

For South Carolina.
Rain and much colder tonight;
Wednesday fair and colder; cold
wave. high northwest winds.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-11-29

Norwegian 'Tdvstry.
Norway salls matches orH ----- A.
the Unite ..e 'H. t0 lea
- W.T.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1911-03-17

Mr.. and Mrs. w. Bohne and Mrs,
=. A. Liss. sister Of Mrs. Bohne,
OF Toronto. Canada, are registered
at the Despland hotel. Mr.. Bohne
Is brother Of Miss Frederick Eohne
OF Whitestone, L. L., who has been
located over the Women's Exchange
on Volusia avenue during the win
tier.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1911-03-17
The Secretary Bird.

The long legged South African Sec
rotary birds travel in pairs. male and
female. If disturbed or pursued their
pace IS about as fast as that of run
ming horse. They seldom use their
wings and if compelled to do so can
soar to considerable height They
build bulky nests. and where trees are
to he had they select one fifty to q
hundred feet above the ground Their
nests are built of sticks and sods. lined
with grass. and measure as much rs
five feet in diameter and three feet in
thickness. AS 4 rule only two eggs are
laid. Incubation takes six weeks
which is done by the female The
young have to remain in their nests
several months before they can stand
on their long. slender legs which are
very weak and brittle The young
easily break their legs if disturbed
Scientific American
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1911-03-17
THE cYcLoPEAN. EYE.
n Exists Today In Parliamentary Form
in Mans Brain.

The Greeks were. unwitfinrlv worry
near an anatomical truth when they
ascrlbed I" certain monsters called cy-
clols only one eye apiece. which was
placed IL the center Of their foreheads
lie cyclorean eye exists today in
the brains of men in ruClinlentarv
form. Tor in the pineal gland we find
the last veSti"eS Of that which was
once third eye and which looked out
INTO the world. if not from the center
oI the forehead. at least from very
near that point. There is alive today a
little creature which would nut to
shame the one eyed arrogance and
PRIDE Of Folyrhemus and Argos anu
brontes and Steropes and all the rest
OF the single eyed gentry who. in the
ua!s or myths and myth makers. in
nabited the fair Sicilian isle"
The animal in question is small
lizard called Calotis. Its we'll develop
ed third eye is situated in the top Of
It's head and can be easily seen
through the modified and TRANSPARENT
scale which serves it as a cornea.
Many other lacertilians have this third
eye, though 1t is not so highly organ
lied as it is in the species just men,
toned.
A tree lizard which is to be found in
the mountains Of east Tennessee and
Kentucky has its third eye well de-
velOped. This little animal is called
the singing Scorpion by the noun
CAlnRQr0 6icSnnffnn h4 .f~~1
will be found lying beneath the skin.
It has lens. retina and optic nerve
New York Herald.