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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-18
CURED IN HIS OWN HOME TOWN

NORWICH, CONN. Louis Frazier, Market St., tells the way for his fel-
 low townsmen to be cured of kidney and bladder ailments as he himself was cured. "1 have been subject to backacahes due to kidney trouble for long time. Hearing of Foley Kid ney Pills I began taking them and they gave me relief at once. I can recommend them to anyone, both as a great cure. and 8 sure preventa- tive of kidney trouble" L. F. Curtis.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-18

Chiidren's red and brown feff Slippers with leather aR
 soles and felt soIes, 5Oc XHR and --e>ss.-OO~
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-18

New York-Jewel. said to be one of the f1ercest of "n,an-killing'' elephants in captivity. always kept chained in Central park, is thoroughly subdued since two mice got into her cage. The pachyderm is terrorized by them.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-18

WOmen's Jersey cloth, fleece Ifnea
 LeggiDs, IA button high, "A quality. Sizes 2 to 8, G0R at -.......s...... wv
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-18
CORNELIOUS VANDERBLT'S CONDITION NOT CRITICAL
Especial from United Press.'

Especial from United Press.)
 New York, Dec. 18.-Reports that Cornelius Vanderbilt was in criti- cal condition. today, as the result of an operation for appendicitis, Satur- day, were denied by his physicians. They admitted that slight fever had developed but declared there was no cause for alarm.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-18

Momen's patent Ieat1rer one-stxaD Slippers with flexible R1 AH leather sOles, S1.50 val TA c at ..---........s.s sYAs AD
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-18

WOmen's felt JuIiets, in bzaek. blue and brown. Ribbon nA nA and fur trim m d AH HH at .-.-..........s. V4sVV
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-18

Without opiates or harmful drugs of any kind Foley's Honey and Tar ; Compound stops coughs and cures colds. Do not accept any substitutes s
 IL. F. Curtis .135
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-18

Holmes of Winsted. w. Thomas Woodruff of Thomaston. W. H. Burr of westport, Edgar L.. Pond of Terry yille
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-02-04
DEATH.

Mrs. III. r. Harris Of this city died
at the Sumter hospital Sunday morn
ing at 800 o'clock. Interment was
made at the old family burying
ground near Elloree Monday morning
at III o'clock. The funeral services
were conducted by Rev. Strickland Of
Elloree. pastor of the church to which
Mrs. Harris formerly belonged. and
Rev. M. s. Peckham. pastor Of the
Christian church of this city. of which
Mrs. Harris was a member at the
time Of her death. She leaves a de-
voted husband and one brother here
In Sumter and an aged father and
other relatives in Elloree to mourn
her loss.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-02-04
MADE IN SUMTER.
Charleston Navy Yard Discards Bell
Phones for Sumter Instruments.

The Government now owns the en-
tire telephone system within the linn
its of the Charleston Navy Yarl, and
from tomorrow will cease to pay
phone rentals to the Bell Telephone
company. except for the main wire
from the city. The new switchboard,
which has just been installed, is rig
ged up to accommodate one hundred
telephones. but at present there are
only sixty In use within the yard. The
telephone instruments are of the most
modern type. Theye were manufac-
tured by the Sumter, S. c., Telephone
Manufacturing company. The officers
and clerks OF the yard claim that they
give the utmost satisfaction. the tones
are very clear and distinctly under
stood.-News and Courier.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-02-04
WALKING ON A WAGER
Long Distance Pedestrian from Penn
sylvania Passes Through Sumter.
From the Daily Item, Feb. /.

From the Daily Item, Feb. /.
Mr.. Earl S. Transue, Of Bethlehem,
Penn, who left his home on Novem-
ber 4, 1910, on a jaunt from said
place to kissimme, Fla, for the pur-
pose of winning a wager of $4,000
and ir cidentally complete a five-year
course in physical culture, arrived in
this city last evening at o'clock, and
left again this morning at o'clock
for Columbia, enroute to Florida.
Mr.. Transue has had some very in
teresting experiences since leaving
Pennsylvania on his long and perilous
hike, among them being a compul-
sorry visit to the Brunswick County
jail in North Carolina, because he had
been compelled to shoot and kill
mad dog which attacked him in the
public highway and bit him.
Mr.. Transue started with a time
limit Of % days, actual walking time.
and up to the time Of writing he is
two days ahead Of time.
This hike is the climax to a course
OF physical culture Mr.. Transue, has
been putting himself through, during
the last five years
Five years ago he was a weakling,
fiat-chested and anemic, and he has
by means of hard training and prop
er living brought himself up to
high state Of physical development,
and now has record Of lifting 1000
pounds in harness.
Mr.. Transue covers on an aver
age Of 40 miles a day. At the time Of
his arrival in this city he was at
tried in khaki cat, riding breeches
and leggings, and carried a haversack
and rifle and hunting knife, and from
all appearances he is enjoying the best
OF health and is none the worse off
for his experiences in North Carolina.
He must reach Kissimmee, Florida
by midnight Of February 10, 1911.
The condition Of Mr.. Transue's
wager perscribe that he shall not
beg nor solicit anything to eat or
/ shelter, neither shall he pay for the
| same with any money he may have
had when he started on his trip.
He is compelled to rely upon VOL
untary contributions for existence,
and says that up to the present time
the "Proverbial Southern Hospitality"
has kept him amply supplied With
the necessities and a few Of the lux
uries Of life.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-02-04
FLAMES RAGING IN FLORENCE.
Starts I'm GaylOrd's Store William
son Building Ablaze Hotels i'm
Danger.

Florence, Feb. IA fire that origi-
mated in the rear part of Gaylord's
IL o'clock tonight, is now, at 1890 a.
m. threatening the destruction Of the
entire east wing Of the Williamson
building, on East Evans street. The
fire department responded promptly
to the alarm when it was sent in.
and are working desperately to stay
the flames, but it seems at times as
If they will get beyond their control.
In the latter event, a great confia-
grafton III, be the result, as adjoin-
ing the Williamson bl-ck is the five
story Hotel Florence building, and
directly on the opposite side of the
street is the Central Hotel, both of
which will be burned should the
Williamson building go down.
The Williamson building is in the
best Of the business district. where
next door on the east is the Presby-
terian Church, and this building is in
imminent danger. The fremen are
seriously hampered by the dense
columns of smoke and the further
fact that the electric wires are thick
around the buildind and the district.
The Williamson building. is owned
by DR.. James c. Williamson, of this
city, and was Just erected last sum-
mer at cost Of 100000. The guests
OF both the Hotel Florence and Cen
trail Hotel are all up and ready to
move. Some of the Hotel Florence
guests have already left the building,
owing to the dense smoke, which at
times almost fills the upper floors.
The department has ample water for
the emergency and the city power
house already has up steam, ready to
turn on the direct pressure when the
tower gives out.
At this hour there are ten streams
playing on the flames. The Gaylord
store, Williams barber shop, and the
new bank. in the east wing of the
building are already gutted; Vaughn's
furniture store and all offices on the
second and third floors are equally as
bad.
AS yet the firemen have been unable
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-02-04
THE CONTRACT AWARDED.
$20,5OO Y. NJ. G. A. BUILDING FOR
SUMTER.
"A Large Number of Builders Submit
ted Bids But the Contract Was
Awarded to the Lowest Bidder, the
Blue Ridge Construction Company.

From the Daily Item, Feb. l.
AT a meeting of the Y. Nj. c. A.
Board Of Directors held in Council
chamber last evening at o'clock, at
which every member was present, bids
were opened and considered for the
building Of the Y. NJ. c. A. for Sum-
ter.
A large number Of contractors were
present and the competition was
sharp.
Following Is list of -FOUR of the
lowest bidders. Several more bids
were received but were wide Of the
mark, running as high as $4O,5OO.
Blue Ridge Construction company,
Columbia, S. c. $4,000.
Central Carolina Construction COM
pany. Greensboro, n. c., $4,000.
Nicholas Ittner, Atlanta, Ca, $780,
Git.
Wise Granite Company, Richmond,
Va, $32,S15.
The Blue Ridge Construction COM
pany being the lowest bidder and a
thoroughly reliable firm, was award
ed the contract at s29,500. Building
to be completed in every detail and
turned over to the local Board of
Managers, not later than September
1, 1911.
This magnificent building will be a
perpetual monument to the sincere
belief in her young men Of the peo-
pie of Sumter. Posterity will praise
the personal sacrifice the contribu-
tors are making and which makes
this factory for Men Efficiency" pos
sible.
Every contributor should now
rally to the support Of the Building
Committee, and place all money due
at the disposal of the committee.
do 1t for Sumter"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-02-04
WILL ATTEMPT FLIGHT AGAIN
DecCurdy Intends to Make Another Ef-
fort Co Ely To Cuba I'm His Aero
plane.

Key West. Fla. Jan. S1.-J. A. d.
McCurdy attends to make another ef-
fort to conquer the Florida straits
IHth his aeroplare by a flight from
Key West TO Habana, according to
member Of the crew OF the torpedo
boat which rescued him after he fell
into the sea after nis attempt to reach
Habana yesterday. The aviator will
not attempt flight from Habana to
Key West. however. u is said. giving
mis- reason that Key West has no back
ground to aid hlm in fixing a course
while the Cuban mountains can be
seen while miles at sea.
The torpedo boat destroyers Terry,
Roe and Drayton returned from Ha-
Hpana this afternoon. A committee OF
Key West citizens has been appointed
TO raise funds to purchase a loving
cup TO be presented TO McCurdy.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-02-04
IN THE POLICE COURT.

There were several cases heard in
the Recorders court on Tuesday af-
ter an interval OF several days In
which no court was held.
Tiny lido. was fined 81 for riding on
a forbidden sidewalk.
Frank McLran was fined the same
amount for riding bicycle at the pas
senger station grounds.
William Strong paid 81 for the
privilege of riding a bicycle Sunday
night without a light.
John Bracy was charged with fight
Ing and creating di. .urbance Sunday
night at the home of Norah Mclean.
John pleaded not guilty, but several
members Of the Mclean family testi-
fled as to his guilt and the extent Of
his culpability and he was let off light
with fine Of IS or 10 days.
Boozer Dozier was charged with
creating a disturbance Saturday night
to which charge he plead guilty and
he was sentenced to pay fine of IS.
Norton Richardson was charged
with throwing rocks at ID. j. Diggs.
He stated that he was guilty of the
charge, but that he had thrown them
at Diggs only after Diggs had cut
him with buggy whip and choked
him. Diggs stated that Norton had
been playing on the sidewalk and had
interferred with people passing along
the street and he had told him TO
get out Of the way and the boy had
made some sarcastic remarks and he
had showed him off the sidewalk.
The recorder settled the matter by
giving Richardson a chance to pay
fine of $500 or of serving six days.
a case against Charley Grant was
continued because OF the absence of
witnesses.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-02-04
SoNMUTEs wARREN's SENTENCE.

Washington. February president
Taft today commuted the sentence OF
Fred X. Warren. the Socialist editor.
who was recently sentenced To- six
-snonths' Imprisonment and $1,000
-9ne. by striking out the imprison-
ment and reducing the fine To 500
60 be collected by civil process only.
Warren was sentenced under the
postal statutes for mailing matter, on
the covering Of which was printed In
i. large red letters the following:
~ zone thousand dollars reward will
be paid to any person who kidnaps
Ex-Governor Taylor and returns him
TO Kentucky authorities"
President Taft In deciding the case
says that while the violation OF law
Is clear. the sentence seems excessive.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-02-04
NEGRO WOMAN DIES SUDDENLY.
Coroner Flowers Called to Investigate
Cause of Death but Inquest not Nee
essary.

Coroner Flowers was called down
on Bee street on Thursday to investi-
gate the cause Of death Of g. negro
woman named Affie Shuler who died
very suddenly Wednesday night, but
after an investigation he decided
that coroner's inquest was not nec-
essary as there werer no signs of foul
play.
1t seems from the evidence given by
Andrew Mcleod, the only other per-
son In the house at the time of the
womans death, that he had been talk
ing and joking with the Shuler Wo-
man about s o'clock after which time
she went to bed leaving him in the
next room. A little later he heard
gasps in her rooms and upon calling
to her and asking if she was sick and
failing to get any answer he went
around to the window and got in the
room and found the woman dying.
Thursday DR.. G. j. Lennon was
called in by Coroner Flowers and af-
ter an examination of the body he
made the statement that the woman
had come to her death by natural
causes. Heart failure was the cause
Of death.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-02-04

to get to the basement from which the
most stubborn fight by the depart
suing. The progress of the flames md
the stubborn fight the fremen are
putting up, are being eagerly watched
by hundreds of people and the crowds
OF guests at the hotels.
Probably Under Control.
Florence, Feb. 1.-At 1:15 o'clock
this morning the fire that threatened
the entire Williamson building is
thought to be under control, after a
most stubbors fight by the depart
ment. The guests Of the hotels
Florence and Central are returning in
their rooms, although the fire is not
out yet by any means, nor will it be
for several hours.
1t is one of ugliest and hardest to
get at Of any that ever occurred in
the city. The managers Of the two
hotels announce that their guests will
not be inconvenienced in the least.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-02-04

Mr.. J. l.. lrby. OF Boykin. was in the
city Tuesday
Mr.. f. IL. Rembert. OF Rembert,
was In the city Tuesday.
Messrs. Henry and Willie Boykln. of
Dalzell. and Willie Borroughs. of
Providence were in town Tuesday.
Mr.. Colin McLaurIn. OF wedgeneld.
was In the city Tuesday.
Mrs. Law and Miss Addie Des-
Champs and Mr.. English Law, of
Eiliotts. we're In the city Tuesday.
Messrs. DesChamps and Shaw. of
Bishopviile. attended the dance gi, en-
m the Armory hall Monday night.
Mr.. r.. NJ. Cooper. of st. Charles.
was In the city Tuesday.
Mrs. Il. p. Pitts went to Darling
ton Tuesday to visit relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Brailsford. of
summerton spent Tuesday in the city.
Rev. Clyde spent Tuesday with his
daughter In the city.
Mrs. Aaron David. OF Columbia. a
Sfster OF Mr.. Adolph Mannheim of this
city. had a serious attack OF paralysis
last Friday. but is getting on nicely
at present
Mrs. T. p, Rutledge. OF Charleston.
Is visiting In the city.
Misses Minnie and Jennie Barnett
left Monday night for Florida. where
they expect to stay the balance OF the
winter.
Miss Lula Mcclure and Mrs. Willie
J. stuckey. OF Bishopville. are visiting
4 relatives In the city.
- Miss Esther Pack. OF Greenville.
who has been visiting in the city has
returned home.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-02-04

The contract with the Walker
Eavns & Cogswell company OF Char
lesion L. arrange the names on the
County Clerks books according to
the Cott Family Name Index system
was secured some time ago and II is
probable that work will be begun on
the books tn the near future. Mr..
Parrott SAL Friday that he was going
u write to the contractors about the
matter on that day and that ne was
looking for someone to come 10 be-
gin the work at any time.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-02-04
SECOND DELEGATION TO COLUM-
BUS.

Columbia. Jan. 30.--The second
delegation for Columbus. Ohio. 10
bring the National Corn Show to CO.
lumbia In 1912 will leave here tomor-
row. the advance guard having gone
ahead sunday. a message from Jer-
~ Moore Of Florence says that this
youngster will accompany the party.
Many parts OF the State have been In
terested In the movement to secure
the big corn show for this State and
Il Is believed twenty-five or thi:.y men
will be sent to Columbus
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-02-04

There was only one case heard in
the police court on Thursday by ReA
corder Lee and this did not consume
much OF the Recorders time.
w. G. Wilson, colored hackman,
was charged with cursing and disor-
derly conduct at the passenger station
wednesday afternoon. lie plead
guilty to the charge and was given a
sentence OF $40 or 20 days.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-02-04
This Circuit Allowed Four Days.

Clerk OF Court l.. 1. Parrott on
thursday received the roster OF the
Supreme Court hearings.
The spring term will begin on April
srd and the hearing for this circuit
will be called on May 9th. with four
days allowed for the cases from this
the 3rd circuit.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-02-04
l. o. d. l.. Election.

Dick Anderson Lodge, No. 1873 1.
O. O. +. held regular meeting Fri
day night at which the election Of Of
ficers was held with the following re-
suits:
w. j. Crowson y. G..
j. w. Bradford. V. G.
B. G. Wallace, Sec.
j. Il. Mercer. Treas.
The officers elect will be installed
at the meeting to be held next Friday
night and a full attendance Of mem
bers is desired.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-02-04
Mr.. L.. 4. WitherspOOn Dead.

Mr.. l.. A. Witherspoon, of Atlanta
who 1t was mentioned had a stroke
Of paralysis a few days ago. died on
Thursday. Mr.. Witherspoon is the first
of five brothers to die, Mr.. j. b.
Witherspoon Of this city. father Of the
Witherspoon brothers being the old
est
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-02-04

The following cases were heard in
the police court Wednesday by Re-
corder Lee:
Eugene FOrshee. riding a bicycle
without a light. was fined 81.
John Lenoir for public drunken
ness and cursing and resisting arrest,
was sentenced to pay a fine Of SIS or
To serve 25 days.
Charlie Grant was sentenced to pay
d fine Of SIS or to serve 80 days for
running over n lady while riding on
a bicycle.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-02-04

The Lee county officials have been
doing all in their power to stop gland
trs which has been troubling the
stock around Lynchburg. 1t seems that
they would expend some Of their ef-
forts to stop the ravages Of small pox
among the people Of the county.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-02-04

The cotton has almost all disap pear
ed from the cotton platform and most
Of that stored in the warehouse has
been taken out and sold.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-02-04

WANTED-A reliable man who can
milk and care for stock. Have
just completed a comfortable 81
room cottage, well located, with
good water and shade. Good wages.
Apply to E. w. Dabbs. Mayesville,
>. Z. 1-31-W-4t-I-4t
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-02-04

OF the 1O1, ,OOO.OOO acres of land in
Sweden. fully 51,OOO,OOO acres are in
wood. Finland alone, of European
countries. having larger forests than
Sweden.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-02-04

Norway has found it immensely
profitable to propagate the cod. CATCH
es of the fish having steadily increas-
ed each year that fry have been
planted
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-02-04
Hearing I'm Andrews Case.

A hearing was given before the
Master for Sumter county Thursday in
the Grand Jury room In the celebrat-
"a Andrews case.
y Mr.. l.. ID. Jennings appeared for
Andrews and the other members "
tho corporation were represented By
Col II. ID. Lee.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-02-04
MONEY MAKER COTTON SEED

MAKER COTTON SEED
VIII pay you, If you are raising
cotton. If you are not posted, it
will pay you to investigate. We can
furnish a limited quantity of pure
seed, raised on our farm where
there has never been any blight.
S1.OO per bushel. Let us book your
order at once if you intend to plant
Money Maker. c. P. Osteen Co.,
Sumter, S. G. 2-1-tf
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-02-04

FOR SALE-Rubber tired ton buggy
and harness, good as new, also can
opy top surrey and harness, for sale
at a bargain. Can be seen at nv
residence, 224 E. Liberty st. c. P.
OSleen 2-1-tf
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-02-04

FOR SALE-To keep from being
overstocked, will sell several young
sows and sow pigs at reduced prices.
Several pairs goats. E. w. Dabbs,
Mayesville, s. G. 1-31-W-4t-I-4t
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-05-25
PEACE IS SIGNED
AGREEMENT SIGNED IN JUAREZ
INTENDED TO END TIE
POSSIBILITIES.
WAR LASTED SIX MONTHS
Practically Records Concessions OF De-
mands That Caused Revolution
Troops to be Withdrawn
Gradually.

Juarez. Mexico. Officially desig'
mated representatives of the Mexican
government and the revolutionists
signed, at the customs house here, a
peace agreement intended to end hos
t%ilities. Though covering only the
principal points negotiated thus far,
the agreement practically records the
concessions by the government OF
those demands which, on November
% last, started armed revolution in
Mexico.
Constitutional restrictions prevented
the inclusion in the agreement Of the
statement that the rebels will be per
mitted to suggest to various state
legislatures the anne of provisional
governors and likewise that six of the
eight members of the new cabinet
have been chosen by the revolution
lists. The agreement records, how.
ever, that President Diaz and Vice
President Corral will resign, and that
the government is to concentrate its
attentions on desired reforms.
In the same room where President
Taft and President Diaz met two
years ago, where the portrait of Pres
ident Taft looks down upon the peace
commissioners (the portrait of Presi.
dent Diaz which nee hung beside the
Taft picture having long since been
removed), peace was formally de-
clared.
Judge Carbajal represented the fed,
eral government. and DR.. Vasquez
Gomez, Francisco /. Madero, Sr., and
Senior Pine Suarez acted for the revo-
%lutionists.
The agreement was signed after
three days of indecision, Francisco |.
Madero, Jr., leader of the revolution,
expressing the view that peace could
be declared only when Senior De la
Barra became provisional president
and the new cabinet was installed.
Agreement at Once Effective.
Some of his chiefs expressed a fea-
that armed forces in the field in the
interim might precipitate trouble. IT
was suggested, too, that in Difference
to the wish of President Diaz to retire
when tranquility was restored the
peace agreement be made Immediately
effective as his resignation is expected
within four or five days. The latter
view prevailed.
Senior Madero's hesitancy was based
on the idea that a peace agreement
could have no legal effect inasmuch as
n of the parties, the rev~olutionists,
would cease to exist when peace was
declared. 1t vas pointed out however,
that a peace treaty in the legal sense
of the word was not desired but mere
ly a signed declaration recording what
had been done toward satisfying the
demands of the revolutionists.
The troops, it is provided in the
agreement, will be disbanded proper
tionately as each state is restored to
tranquility,