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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-04
s''ep,o WI FLYERS KIllFn
IN THE
several Cases Came Up Before Re-
corder Lee Enriching the City
Treasury by Several Dollars.

There were foI- cases to come un
in the Recorders court Monday which
consumed about half an hour OF the
recorders time and enriched the city
treasury about s25.
Powell Jones was called up to
answer to the charge of public drum
kenness to which he plead guilty.
He was told to pay fine of SIS and
allowed to go.
J. H. Clifton answered to the
charge Of exceeding the speed limit
In his automobile and he contributed
s3 to the city treasury for the
pleasure he had experienced in his
fast riding.
William Mcpherson plead guilty to
the charge OF being drunk. cursing
and carrying concealed weapons, and
was sentenced to turn over SIS to
the city treasury.
II. M. Jones answered to the
charge of butching an animal in the
city limits in the affirmative. He
paid fine Of IS to the city for the
privilege.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-04
Woman Scalped i'm Cotton Mill.

COLUMBIA, Dec. 31.-Mrs. Bessie
Hasell was completely scalped in the
Mollohon Mills at Newberry this
morning when her hair caught in a
speeder in the cardroom and there is
slight hope OF her recovery. She
was under the machine cleaning it
when her hair caught in a set screw.
-Four doctors are with her. She Is
% years of age and has been twice
married. She has three small chil-
dren. The injury inflicted is one Of
the most horrible Imaginable
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-04
MlLls MAY SHUT Down.
COTTON GOODS SITUATION is
UNSATISFACTORY TO MILLS.
Manufacturers Claim That With Price
OF Cotton so High Goods Can Not
be Made Probably.

New York, Jan. 1.-THE year
closed with the cotton goods mar
ket steady but quiet. Prices appear
TO be f,rm. but they offer mills no
margin for profit on many Of the
staples, while cotton rules high. In
manufacturing circles curtailment of
production Is neing urged and in
mercantile houses it Is felt that pro-
duction Is running ahead OF demand
for the tiwe being.
The volume OF export trade with
China in the last weeks Of the year
reached at least 10000 bales and the
market is firm on basis of g IA
cents for four-yard Sc by COS. The
demand for ginshams and fancy wash
fabrics OF sheer construction holds
good. Staple prints have sold well
and are being delive es freely for the
spring trade. Rleach VI sheetings are
held nrm on basis Of Q cents for
fruit-of-the-loom, but the demand is
Of q hand-to-month character. Col
crsd cottons have been sold fairly
well on the low grades. but mills
agents complain OF lack Of profit at
present prices.
The demand for plain constructions
OF fine cloths is lighter and in fancy
goods silks and cottons sell rather
hs<ter shan \other lines.
The cotton yarn market continues
quiet with values held fairly steady.
of the $4,000 pieces Of print cloths
sdid In the last week Of the year
at Fall River about $4,000 consisted
Of ~ in 6s by SIS for substitute
count print The mills IN that city
are carrying comparatively small
stocks and are discrse,ag the need
az curtaiiment rAsn January con-
tracts begiu 20 expire.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-04
A LONG MAN HUNT.
William BOatwright Armed With
Rifle Says He VIII Use 1t, IL Neces-
sary, TO Recover His Children.

Golquitt, Ca, Jan. Nineteen
days on the trail Of the man who, he
alleges, stole his wife and children,
and carrying a Winchester rifle in his
buggy and swearing that he will go
to the ends Of the earth to find the
object of his search, William Boat
wright, white man, drove into Col
quit late yesterday evening and out
again today. He has driven this far
from his home in Florida, he says
and the indications are that he is
gaining on the alleged fugutives.
Boatwright, believing he would
soon overtake the man he was fol-
lowing, sowre out warrant here.
charging Frank MCGOWAN with kid
mapping. Boatwright wants to get his
children. and says he will get them
by peaceable means If possible That
is why he secured the warrant. If
he should fail he says he will still
have the rifle to fall back, on. He
was accompanied from here Ivy Depu-
ty Sheriff +. r. Adams who has the
warrant and is aiding Boatwright in
his efforts to overtake the alleged
fugutives.
Boatwright says he followed Me
Gowan from Florida to Alabama and
from there back to Georgia.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-04
WEEKLY COTTON REVIEW.
Bulls Hold Firm to Opinion Despite
Bears Contentious.

New York, Dec. 3O.-Speculation
has Jagged and prices of cotton have
accordingly dropped, especially as
receipts at the ports and interior
towns have continued large. More
over, the New York stock is arpidly
increasing, and at times there have
been apprehensions of big notices on
the goth instant, which it was fear
ed might have a distinctly depressing
effect on prices. But although Craig
and McFadden interests are under
stood to have issued notices on that
day for about 1000 bales, it ap-
pears they also stopped them. 1t
Is further stated that there was
good deal OF buying Of January and
selling Of March at 80 points DIFF
ference and of Nav at so points dif-
terence. against the transactions.
But a good many tired holders
have sold out during the week, ow-
ing to the dulness Of the market to
advance as had been expected since
the recent ginning reports and the
Dullisb Government crop estimate
early in the month. Fall Rivers
sale of goods has been light. Cur
tailment talk Is growing louder in
New England, If not elsewhere. De-
preston in the Stock Exchange at
times has had some effect, and in
the forepart Of the week rumors
that the next ginning returns would
be pretty large also had g. tendency
to undermine confidence in an i'm
mediate and permanent advance.
1t is said that the Waldorf-As-
toria element has been selling. Some
interests with large Southern con-
nections have sold at times quite
freely. General trade in this coun-
try is In such a condition, according
to bears, that it plainly indiactes
disposition on the part Of the
American people to retrench. That.
they think, will tend to cut down
the consumption of cotton and look
ing upon the yield as we'll over H.
100000 bales they argue that it
will be sufficient for the worlds
needs.
ON the other hand, bulls contend
that 1t will take several seasons of
big crops to bring prices down to
anything like the level they former
ly occupied and keep them there.
especially as this country raises
nearly rs per cent of the worlds
cotton. Well known Southern opera
tors have given prices of future"
support, and mill interests are said
to have re-entered the market with
considerable purchases on Thurs
day. Spinners have been buyers of
futures. Exports have recently been
liberal. English trade is in a pro-
missing condition. More cheerful
reports are being received from the
Continent.
Spot quotations at the South have
as rule been we'll maintained.
Commission houses have shown
disposition to buy at 15c and under
Some very large interests have been
buyers on the theory that things will
improve during the coming year.
Some others are holding aloof for
the time being, owing to the slug
gishness Of the speculation and the
continuance Of large receipts, de-
string also to see the next ginning
report, to be issued on January 10,
before taking a decisive stand one
way or the other.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-04

On pscsmber the goth at 8 D. mi q
scor'Y nusaber ar gussts sseems:cd
ave Pines" the attractive coun-
try ,me Of Mr.. and Mrs. L. l. Bak-
er. to do honor to the goth anniver-
sary OF the marriage of Mr.. and Mrs.
Baker.
The weal er without was cold and
drcary. q good preparation for the
appreciation and enjoyment Of the in
door cheer. The number Of guests
was Just the right number for ease
and sociability. escaping the stiffness
which accompanies too much of a
crowd. The good Judgment and taste
OF the hostess. the presiding genious
Of the occasion, was manifested in
this az In all other particulars.
The spacious hall and parlor were
decorated beautifully with festoons of
red trimmings and evergreen boughs.
They had been darkened. 80 as to be
softly tighten with numerous wax
candles. The light Of the candles,
mingled with the ruddy glow OF the
oak fre. was promotion Of the good
looks Of all present. The plainest of
US felt that we need not be ashamed
of ourselves. and the ladies knew
that they were at their best. This
consciousness is always conductive to
ease and good humor.
The big. old time, hospitable fire
place. blazing With oak logs piled
high. throwing its ruddy glow among
the picturesque wreaths and sprigs of
holly made one realize that he was
indeed In the midst Of Christmas
festivity.
The music always an essential to
such occasions. was furnished by Miss
Laura Richardson in skillful piano
performance. A table. glittering with
beauty. seemd to feel proud In bear
ing the many gifts of china presented.
In due time refreshments were sery-
ed. and taken with the Christmas
enjoyment. characteristic of the
whole affair.
The thought came TO our minds
what dreary and prosaic thing life
would be IL there were no ladies to
plan and execute bright and pretty
things.
by request. the pastor of our host
offered a prayer acknowledging and
giving thanks 20 God for all the good
with which he has blessed our lives.
and committing ourselves to his
gracious care for the future.
All left feeling grateful 10 or
friends who had provided so pleasant
an 'osaasion for us and wishing them
many happy returns Of their wedding
anhlversary.-S-B Vindlcator
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-04
ELY HAS NARROW ESCAPE.
'DESCENDS IN RUSH WITH BROK
EN PROPELLER.
All AviatOrs are Nervous-Memorv Of
Hoxsey's Fate Hung Like a Pail
Over Spectators at Los Angeles
Meet.

Los Angeles, CAL, Jan. There
were lying ascents at the aviation
park today but the memory of Arch
Hoxey's death hung like a pail over
aviators and spectators. The flyers
worked as cautiously as did the earlv
pioneers In their aerial experiments
that brought flight within the realm
OF accomplished science, for the wind
was almost as treacherous as il was
yesterday when it caught Hoxsey and
tossed him to death.
All the aviators ascended but thew
flew apparently only because their
contracts called for daily flights and
because there were people in the
grandstand. None of them remained
in the air more than a few. minutes
and long before the programme was
completed the committee dismissed
the spectators with the announcement
that the meet, which was to close
Tuesday, would end tomorrow.
Tuesday is the day set for the fiji
neral Of Hoxsey.
Walter Brookins, who coached
Hoxsey in the art Of flying, was pale
and nervous today when he brought
ms piplane on the field and, in tie
snort lights he made, he never once
attempted the thrilling spiral dives
which he originated and which Hox-
sey was emulating when he fell.
Parmalee the only other suI~iving
member Of the Wright team of four
that started West a few weeks ago
also kept close to the ground. Hubert
Latham was the only aviator to keep
his machine up more than half an
hour. Radley Or time refused TO
attempt flisfit at Ell.
WAiie Eugene Ely was making a
fight, q guy wire parted and becom-
Ing entineled In his propeller broke a
piece of one OF The blades. Ely
poinssse h.f mscfS,ic dosnwsr5 .ysirh
q sharp angle to get to earth quickly
as pssible. A shout Of appreciation
arose from the spectators but Ely
landed safely with Jolt that only
Jared him.
Hoxsey's body was removed to Pas
adena today where 1t will lie in a
mortuary chapel until Knaubenshue.
manager Of the Wright team, COM
pletes plans for the funeral.
All funeral expenses will be borne
by the Wright brothers and a COM
petent sum will be given to Mrs. Hox-
sey.
It was learned tonight that every
cent which Hoxsey made during his
entire aviation work will be given to
his mother.
Mrs. Hoxsey, mother Of the dead
aviator. will also receive approximate
ly $4,000, it is said, from the avia-
ton committee as the winnings OF
her son during the meet.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-04

AT Bith, Maine, woman found in
side Of a turkey that had been i'm
ported from out Of the state a note
which read as follows: IF the find
er OF tbs note will send him a col
lection of handsome stones picked
up along the shores Of Lake Cham
plain. My address -, and
this is very dry country"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-04
Columbia Clubs Raided.
Beer and Whiskey Seized just Before
New Year Begins.

Columbia, Dec. 31.-As a kind Of
New Years surprise, the Columbia
police swooped down tonight, just
before the death Of the old year, and
raided four so-called social clubs, as
follows: Owls, Wrens, RichlanA and
Union.
Several hundred = bottles Of beer
were seized and a quantity Of whis-
key. A bond Of $40 was given by
each manager.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-04
81 sUNTRR s. o. WEDNESDAY JANUARY d 1911
YOUNG MEMS SAVINGS FUND.
Savings Fund Aggregating s9,575.70
Distributed by the Sumter Savings
Bank.

FROM Inc Dally Item, Jan. 2.
The Young Mems savings fund for
1910 was distributed today by the
Sumter Savings Bank, Which Is the
depository and custodian of the fund.
The fund accumulated by the men,
bers during the year just closed
amounted to $9.575.7O, the largest
sum in the history Of the fund. A
mapority Of the people Of Sumter are
familiar with the history and plan Of
this unique and distinctively Sumter
savings institution, but as there are
many young men who have come to
this city within the past year or two
and who may not have hea. i of this
mutual savings association by means
of which they can accumulate a COM
Portable nest egg by saving a small
sum each week. it viii, not be amiss
to outline the plan briefly.
Any resident Of the city of Sum-
ter. male or female, minor or adult
may become member Of the as
ISOLATION by applying at the Sumter
Savings Bank and paying the first
weeks dues, which he may fix him
self. provided it is one dollar or any
multiple thereof. The dues are pay
able weekly, on Saturday. If not paid
on Saturday small penalty is i'm
posed and If past due payments and
added penalties are not paid within
certain stated period the delinquent
forfeits membership and all sums pre-
viously paid in. The money is de-
posted in the savings department of
the bank and at the end of the wear
the entire fund, with interest and
fines accumulated during the year.
is divided among the members In
proportion to the, number OF shares
they hold. 1t Is not a money making
institution and II any one is hunting
a get-rich-auick concern In which to
invest his weekly savings. the Y. M.
s. Is not what he Is looking for; but
It is a money saving institution Of the
very best description that has come
under the writer's observation and
has been or inest:rnabla s,,.e Ar !:
service to the young men Of Sumter
during the fifteen or more years II
has been In operation. for 1t has de-
veloped and fixed the habit Of sys-
tematic saving In many a spendthrift
who. before he became O. member.
ended each year as he began it
without q dollar ahead.
The Sumter Savings Bank has fos-
tered this institution and handles 1t
without charge. all bookkeeping and
clerical work being performed by
bank clerks as a part of their regu-
lar work. the members thus have no
expense account to eat up their saw
ings.
The past year was the best In tho
history Of the fund. and It is expect
ed that the fund Of 1911 will be
larger than that Of the year just
closed. for there will be larger men,
bership and many old members will
increase their weekly saving. It Is
even hoped that the fund that will
be distributed January 1st, 1912, will
aggregate $4,000.
Those who may desire to become
members of the Y. M. 8. and thereby
acquire the saving habit. becoming
savers instead of spenders, can do SO
by applying at the Sumter Savings
Bank Saturday January 7th or Sat-
urday January 14th.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-04

]. w. Harper, who killed Ed Bos-
card Sunday night, has not yet sur
rendered, has not been captured, and
so far as the public knows no effort
has been made or is being made to
ascertain his present address.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-04

cvss q Imperisses m ssse Water
'ased ~ Dead .Ani,sals In the

<@3 Uatly Items Ian. = ~ ".
Fro have been ~ many reports
4rmorS during the past two
ohs about dead things being In
lnndplpe that Il was decided best
~ vsser commission to clesn out
~ tank and show the people
th>rs WAS no truth In any OF
reporsA and the people OF sum-
r1n Be skd to know that ali re-
I ret'ecsih on the purity Of the
- coming from the sand pipe
tosally n lsc and sroundlssr. for
A me tAnA was cleaned out not
inx detrimental to the purity OF
Fetsr Was discovered.
h norning bright and early
>lcKagcn. the manager of the
s<r Water Works had things ar
80 80 tha he could set the work
hed A q ,n an possible so that
shcrt time the usual supply OF
r 10 case OF fires would be on
A,ln few hours all OF the water
drawn out from the big tank
lhs sewerNge p,pcs- A the
eo< below the plus Il was
u out ~ nsgrcea On the
\ ~ tank <hsts VA about ono
Non fus< and okhsr ssdlmsnt
Qre vas no .cow. no dead
- h6|sly ms silatsd BODY NJ IN
~. nor any OF the things which
had credited the tank with
spins and that tended to make
ter impure--even the dead
(which every one though were
pipe were missing.
e the second time In two
I that the water has been TAX
Il froml the tank and ths amount
sdiment is almost nothing this
while itsN extent last time con-
1 In the fn.dins OF the bodies Of
OF three binds which had fallen
tue tank. sAteiy the tank has
covered with wire hood 90 In
future IL the water should taste
the people Of sumter will know
from some other source that i'm
les In tho stant'pipe. for 1t viii
mpossibie for birds or cows and
Z fowls and beastc to get In even
IN cows and beasts and men get
habit Of climbing the 125-foot
or to the top OF the standpipe.
fery effort possible LIS being made
l.scover what was the matter
ng the recent period. which has
rely passed now. when the water
me distastefui and had = slight
about n. II In certain that con-
ers viii have no cause 20 complain
he water hereafter for with the
hit precsations taken It Is i'm
hble f'r impurities to get In the
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-04

br. J. NJ. woodley and family
Saturday morning for their new
|ne I'm Dawson. Ca, where Mr..
lodley has purchased A. large
)ntantion. Mr.. woodley was a
ldent OF this county for a num-
OF years and was Justly regard
as one OF the most progressive
successful farmers. A year ago
sold bis large farm at Dalzell
moved to- Summerton. He re-
|tIy sold his farm at that place
h large advance over the purchase
Ee and reinvested In Southwest
brgia land where he will intro
- modern and intensive methods
farming. C.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-04

iisb Statesman Unable Co Attend
Conference mt University.

plumbia. Dec. s1.--sir Horace
hkett. the English statesman who
scheduled TO be present at the
Ference at the University of South
|oiina. January 8. Is IN In a sani-
lnm at Battle Creek. Michigan. and
not be able 20 make his South
trip as planned.
bis information was conveyed In
|elegrarn this afternoon.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-04
Sheriff Made 4 Raid.

Sherig Mpidrow with his deputies
made a raid on Mr.. G. NJ. Rogers
store and premises last Saturday and
brought back two wagon loads OF
booze and accoutrements. Mr.. Rog-
ers was arrested and gave bond for
$500.-Bishopville Vindicator.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-04

More than $1,000 600 index records
cards showing the individual SER
wee who fought in the various wars
in which this country has engaged,
are now on Ale in the Office of the ad-
jutant general of the army.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-04

Hokkaido now has a population of
about 100000, and could easily ac-
commodate 100000 to 5000 600
people. Thus Kokkado alone could
care for Japan's annuei increase
(60,000) for about 1g years.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-04

Peary agrees to submit his proofs.
There are many who will insist on
seeing the Pole before believing any
thing about it.-Buffalo Times.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-04

there can't ibe any war scare. Hob
hasn't said, a word In months.--
kroit News.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-10-13
F. P. WINGERTER
DIES SUDDENLY
PIONEER RESIDENT or WHEEL
NC EXPIRED YESTERDAY
Celebrated - Seventy. 3 rst sirtn-
osy During trs Wses-Oeatn
Great Sn3cs

While .a.slr FOO f r. vusr .n The
.f-ers c.ear store oa tre Sos-n y d.
.ss- evening Frederic. o. Wurerrer.
one % fte pioneer residents o. Wheel
ng hHram sfrrfer nfh heart
trouble AND expired before medical
ss4. stance could be summoned frs
death came as aroat srort .o bic
relatives and many friends ~ 10
bad been .n good fearr during tho
past wear and only .as' Monday ccIe.
brafef his birthday
Deceased vas Ir bis -fef year and
aas born .r German. Win a nun.
Dog 90 relatives boz mmirrafef ro
America abc.. 81 na.f century ago
Coming .1 fr.s cry aIfh aIs parents
le entered -rr1o. and later entered
fls s1terrmfr-. holding a position In
frt .os-of.-e .r- ~ tsars under Posi-
masters Raa rE and Sterling Later
Dol entered fhr Insurance bss.ress
h- 'r- fre uast frerfF years he rsa
..I ra-.ref Ife
Th.rry seven gcars $50 boz married
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-10-13
TELLS
OF EXPLOSION
THAT WRECKED HoLDERMAN
PROPERTY At BENWooD.
ASS start state gre Marshal Ki-dle.
berger Directed 20 investigate
the AHair

Nss.sitnt state F1ro Marshal VI G.
NihdI'utrE'r. Of wheeling. bias been
appointed '' investigate the explosion
and Gre which occurred n Heneo0d
Monday moru.ue and which complete.
F destroyed ihe building Or Holder
man hfo- WIN the assistance of the
s.a'e An'horiles JOB This mysterious
case r probable fnaf some uee DE-
'pn'nis maf turn up in few
oi's.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-10-13
NURSES COMPLETE
CONVENTION PLANS
MISS BARNES. OF CLEVELAND.
TO SPEAK.
All Sessions VIII BE Held az the
Board OF Trade-Soelai Features
Arranged.

A general meeting OF the members
OF the Graduate Nurses Association.
OF Ohio county. was held a. the
Nurses Home ON the CITY hospital
premises az 3 O'Clock Yesterday after
noon. when practically an arrange.
ments were completed for the annual
convention Of the West virginia
Graduate Nurses Association which
will be held In the assembly room or
tho Wheeling board ~ trade on Tues.
day. "Wednesday and Thursday. Octo.
Der 3lst. November ist and "a The
meeting was presided over by Mrs
n J. Bullard. president of the local
association. and quite large number
Of the members We're present
The Ohio county association has
been successful In securing a number
OF good speakers for the convention.
among them being Miss Gertrude
Barnes. OF the Cleveland Associated
Charities. Who will deliver an address
on social Service" which viii deal
largely with the work az the trained
nurse A. the opening OF the con
vention on Tuesday morning nr
Harriet Iounshery. 81 Charleston
xbo ~ the state president Will de-.
A.NNE NV NfAANNAN aNNANf"HH HI'HH INH
teus Mcisaacs. who is also prominent
L. the state association. viii have au
-lidress during the three DAYS SEES.
\ pns
tOn TUESDAY cvcning there uuI bc
deception. watch Will essentially be
very Informal OWNS f1 fho Uai.
ioWeeu celebration All doctors and
rr-ses % Wheeling and vicinity. are
INVITED TO attend From fo d thr
=. .ritiye board ~ Che Woman los
a s.ssocistion will entertain with
In Informal tea at thc Fort Henry
Lab. ON Ncdncsdas oFsuiar fle
.rni association VIII .cuder bsn.
,eI 10 the visitors 1f flc 81 W e. A.
Nd on THURSDAY afternoon tbe dele.
% yin b. ontertaigsI bV ur ana
ars Rabert y Reed or their home
al loo Twelffh street Tho election
nfloFicsrs vili take place ou Thurs.
al