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public as a purchaser of shides. There being no sign painter within score of miles, he bethought shimself of a. cheap ard novel metbod whereby folks might be informed of his line of trade. Boring an augur hole in the door of the yard, he cut the tail from a fresh catfskin and stuck the but end of 1t In the hole, proclaimiss thereby to the world that he was a dealer in hides, hair and such like wares.
 The day after he had flung to the breeze this hairy emblem of his calling he looked forth from his window and saw standing before the lanyard door Q chin -whiskered farmer, silently chewing a straw and gQzing in deep contemplation upon the calf tall. Him Jim approached
 ssWant to sell any hides?' lie asked
 a...'Nope,'i was the larconic reply.
 "Want to buy anys" was the next query
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Serv;ce
EMPRESS CHARLOTTES
 MIND IS RETURNING

Brussels, November 1s,-fSpecial)--one hardly ever hears anything whispered about the doings of that unfortunate
 rEmpress Charlotte" the aunt of the preeent King of the Belgians, and widow Of Emperor Macmillan, Archduke of Aus rria. who was shot. down A years ago oy xne republicans of Mexico. The loss of her majesty's wits during the terrible { o1onts which bereaved her of her husband land her crown has shielded the unfortun- 6tu lady ever since from public curiosity. tha only fact known being tllat she is
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Quality
And all this on, s7.5o a week,

..Today.'' his wee wife nurmured, as they sat together after their evening meal, II saw the loveliest. .lace curt tains." And she sighed. "But knew you wished to economize. so didn't get them.
 And again she sighed.
 'Dearest.'' he murmured fondly. ''ev- erything you want shall be yours! Any thing which adds to your happiness and brings gladness to your dear eyes; any thing that lightens your domestic cares. my darling, and gilds the lowering clouds; anything which borders the thorny path of duty with sweet, fragrant flowers, and appeals to your noble. aesthetic naturt. you shall have. my loved one: you must have it. sf''-and his voice broko little with the stress of emotion-'if ft doesn't cost more than eighteeupencelr
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mental resurrection will go no further. as 1t could only. be attended with terrible mental agony. Maximilian had not yet been tried and shot when the mere fore boding of what was coming caused his consort to lose her reason. If she recov- CTS complete consciousness she would rrobaply soon discover the two terrible facts that she lost both her husband and her crown in the events of 1867. and this would be infinitely more cruel than a state of insanity which has hidden the truth from hefsfor nearly half century.
 It Is only at aAcecent date that the un- fortunate princess, whose fortune is said bold II, for her. or rather for her next of kin, has been placed Under the guard ianship of the Belgian Prince de Ligne
 as this required the consent of the Elm
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peror Francis Joseph, who still considers the Empress Charlotte as an Austrian archduchess. Indeed, an international controversy as to whether the widow of Maximilian is legally an Austrian, Mex ican or Belgian subject has been going or for years, and has only been of late settled in favor of Belgian nationality. But this curious legal dispute fades into
 n5ignIficance in comparison with the pathetic interest attaching to the possi- tility of the august lady's return to full spiritual life and the knowledge of her lamentable fate.
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$7.5O Petticoats $S. 95
a1lNl 2lalfe .------ n ---l-. -.-. .---.--

Nope" came again from the steady gazing farmer
 Want to buy any leather! was Jim further question
 Nope" answered the hayseed.
 Well, what do you want and what are ye, anyhow?'' exclaimed Jim in irritated tones.
 T reckon I'm what ye call one O these hyah scientists" returned the farmer, whose eye had never left the calf tail. I'm trying ter figger out how in tarna- ton that ahr calf got through that ahr augur hole"
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Values In Ladies' and Children's Underwear q Worthy of Extra Thanks

f cdrens 3 wool and Pants worth 59c High class & 1ts in every particular Hand trimmed. 39c chlren cotton Union Suits Very elastic Heavily azEHd Sizes 3 to 14 years.
 ladies' and aPnts worth &C., Full beached heavy Ieeued Pants in both knee and ankle length
 0 for ladies 7S wool Vests and Pants Hand finished Three
 ahsgh medium and extra heavy. An excellent gamentbet X Than all wool.
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A Most Generous Nature

They had been married but . short time, and their happiness was idyllic. Her slightest wish was law; his merest whiin
 was Rrati1ieds
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The Calf and the .. Augur Hole

Jim Hudnell. who resides near PohicS, Va, recently opened lanyard in that small harriet and offered himselr to inc
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Extreme Low Prices On Colored Goods,
 Blankets and Comforts

$24 $50 white Woolnap Blankets, 11-4 size. $1. .98 50 72x80 cotton filled Comforts, good weight 25c 35c whte gray and navy Wool Flannel.
 15c-Choice of 75 pieces Kmono Flannel. New designs. Bordered Crepes of the preest quality All coors 20 yards for $1OOLght weight Outing 712c grade 25c-Bath Robe Flannel, in pretty stripes.
 33c-72x90 ready made Sheets
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Morning
Special Thanksgiving Prices On Silks

79c -36 in. black Messalne worth $1O0. 49c-Cheney Florenne Silk 30 in wide Dainty terms worth 59c.
 Dan plain Marqusee all evening and street shades 59c-Bordered Crepe de Chine for scarfs Regularly $1O0
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$1.39 Black Taffeta soc

Guaranteed Gold Medal Taffeta-36 inches wide Made lily Aho fully guaranteed have had complaint als Taffeta.
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To Buy a Marx $20 Hat for $126o

Consider what that meansMarx Hats-he tases Birmingham possessing all those qualities that make beauty Hats that absolutely individuals saving for this time of the the $2O reduced, but all of them. ,'N ' - Y Here is the Scale of Prices " .stss that $5 $s $369 Hats that $16 to $ $9 $12 $660 $1Z69 Hats that SIP $15 that $25 .$1989 are e.......... .$969 Hats that $35, are .$2769
 All Pattern Hats Actual Cost
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New Lingerie Waists

An advance shipment for spring, 1912 All the new,
 Strictly high class Prices $500 to ...............
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Marx Toyland Is In Readiness

And wonderful Toyland it is Our entire some delights for the little ones. Never h well chosen assortment as we have this } Bring the children up and let them have ,
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Extra Special

75c-2 yd. cloth of soc 64 in. Mercerized Damask. 89c 2115 yd. cloth of GA in. Mercerized Damask.
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All Toys purchased in November will be charg counts Don't wait until the last minute.
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20 different models to select from at this price. Plain and fancy tailored. Some with sailor collars. All have wide revers. Modelled after $4O0O suits. Materials serge, broadcloth and mems wear novelties.
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$3.5O Children's Bear Skin Coats $2.49

Dsessy Skin Coats for children of from years several ,olors Handsomely in buttons $249
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50 models at this price. Plain tailored and fancy effects Materials-whip cord, diag onals, serges, unfinished worsteds, broad cloths. Modelled after $50.00 suits.
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$18.75

40 Suits of serge and fancy mixed fabrics. Plain and fancy tailored. These Suits are worth from $25.0O to $32.50.
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Your choice of 100 Dancing Dresses of chiffon; $ light blue and lavender. Worth $20.O0.
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Every piece guaranteed flawless All cut in the newest and most beautiful designs The lot includes s-Cut Glass Vases, Jugs, Bowls, Oval Bowls, Fruit Bowls, Comports, Plumbers, Punch Glasses, Fancy Baskets Electroliers, Candelabra, Wine Decanters, Mayonnaise Bowl and Plates, Sandwich Plates, Ice Cream Plates, Fern Dishes, Lemonade Glasses, Punch Bowls, Handle Nappies, Ice Tubs, Celery Dishes, Sugars and Creams, Covered Buffers, etc., etc.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-05-10
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES.
Baseball Team Observation-Disclosures
OratOrical Contest.

The Sumter High School baseball
team has been disbanded owing to
the non-sGpport of the team by the
people of the city. The team has
played only five games this season,
winning two and losing three. and had
several more games on It's schedule
which were cancelled when the team
was forced to disband owing to the
lack of funds.
Formerly all Of the boys in the
graduating class spoke at commence
ment. but Of late years there has been
80 many In the graduating class that
1t would take too much time for all
Of them to declaim. so only six, who
are selected at a preliminary contest,
will declaim from the stage at COM
mencement. There are thirty-one
boys In the graduating class this year
and 1t will probably take considerable
time for them all to speak and 1t will
probably be a still harder proposition
for the judges to select the six best
speakers out Of this number.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-05-10
WOODROW WILSON GOES WEST
DELIVERS FIRST TALK OF HIS
TOUR.
Movement One of Reform, He Says,
Marked by Process OF Restoration,
Not Revolution.

Kansas City, Mo-, May 5.-Wood-
row Wilson, governor of New Jersey,
in a speech before the Knife and
Fork club tonight. declared that a
new political era, promising much for
the welfare of the nation. is now up
on the American people. The move
ment is one of reform, marked by
q process OF restoration rather than
Of revolution, he said.
Both great political parties were
represented in reforming present con-
ditions. he said. The Democratic
party was not so closely allied with
the reactionary forces. "the interests,
as Is the Republican party" said the
governor, and therefore the Demo-
cratic party was better able to rem
der service to the people in the pro
cess Of restoration"
The presence Of Gov. Herbert S.
Hadley of Missouri added interest to
the occasion. Both State executives
were referred to during the evening
as presidential possibilities In 1912.
Gov. Wilson's speech tonight was
the first to be delivered during his
Western tour. He spent the day al
the guest Of local civic organizations
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-05-10
Local Firm will Continue Valuable
Agency.

neLorme's Pharmacy Of this city
has just closed a deal whereby they
Will continue to be agents for Zemo
the we'll known remedy for ecze-
ma, dandruff, and all diseases of the
skin and scalp.
The extraordinary leap that this
clean liquid external treatment for
skin affections has made into public
favor in the last few years proves it's
wonderful curative properties and
marks it indeed a valuable addition
to the fine stock Of remedial agents
carried by DeLorme's Pharmacy.
They have a limited supply of
samples One Of which will be
given free to any skin sufferer who
wishes to test the merit Of the med
lcine. A booklet How To Preserve
The Skin," will also be given to those
Interested No. /
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-05-10
DO Ghosts Haunt Swar,,ns

NO. never. Its foolish to fear a
iancied evil. when there are real and
deadly perils to guard against In
swamps and marshes .bayous, and
lowlands. These are the malaria
germs that cause ague. chills and
fever' weakness. aches In the bones
and muscles and may induce deadly
vphoid. But Electric Bitters de-
stroys and casts out these vicious
germs from the blood. Three bot
ties drove all the malaria from my
system" wrote VIM. FretwelI, OF
Lucama. n. c., and I've had fine
health ever since" Use this safe.
sure remedy only. soc at Sibert's
Drug Store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-05-10
STATE WAREHOUSES; ADVOCAT.
ED.
President OF New Orleans Exchange
Says Such Institution Would Solve
Many Problems.

Baton Rouge, La, May 5.-"The
warehouse operated by a sovereign
State through one Of it's boards Of ad-
ministration will be known wherever
cotton Is known and its receipts will
be current throughout the financial
world" In these words w. B. Thomp-
son. president Of the New Orleans
the Louisiana State Bankers asso-
citation here today indorsed the pub
lic-owned warehouse as the solution
Tor the present defective system of
handling the Souths cotton crop.
III we can store cotton in such
warehouses at comparatively in
significant expense to the owner"
said Mr.. Thompson, land can fur
nish him with a receipt Of unques-
toned and widely approved character,
and II we can supply the shipper from
such warehouse with a lading docu-
ment of unquestioned authenticity
and sterling values; our market will
combine the availing virtues Of econ
omy and probity and will answer the
demands Of the exporter. the banker
and the producer at once.
These things can be done by
proper effort, supported by deter
mined purpose and when accom-
plished will establish conditions which
will automatically bring supplies,
buyers and money to our markets,
Increase the value of cotton to the
producer thereof, add to our own i'm
portance and prosperity. and, finally.
VIII liberate economic forces which
viii mako New Orleans and not Liv-
erpool. the centralizing and distribut-
ing market of the world"
MIR. Thompson said the presence of
great free stock cotton at an Amer
lean port would invite competition In
ocean carriage. cause a reduction in
the injurious monopoly OF the great
Liverpool business
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-05-10
Saved Child from Death.

AFTER our child had suffered from
sc'ere bronchial trouble for a year."
wrote G. II. Richardson of Richard
sons Mills Ala. "we feared 1t had
consumption 1t had bad cough all
the ume. We tried many remedies
"lthout avail. and doctors medicine
seemed as useless. Finally we tried
Dr' Kings New Discovery. and are
Pleased to say that one bottle effect
ed complete cure. and our child Is
again strong and healthy" For
coughs colds, hoarscncss. lagrippc. as
thma. Group and sore lungs il is the
most infallible remedy that's made.
PFcle 30 cents and $1.0O. Trial bo, .
ue free. Guaranteed by Sibcrt's
Drug store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-05-10
ALL WRONG.
Inc Mistake is Made by Many Sum-
ter Citizens.

Don't mistake the cause of back
ache.
To be cured you must know the
cause.
1t is wrong to imagine relief is cure.
Backache is kidney ache.
You must cure the kidneys.
A Sumter resident tells you how.
Z. X. Maye, lis E. Liberty street.
Sumter, S. c., says: "Doan's Kidney
Pills proved more beneficial to me
than anything / had previously used.
TWO years ago 1 was injured and as
the result my kidneys bothered me a
great deal. My back ached severely
and L had such pains through my
loins that 1 could hardly move. I
tried prescriptions and liniments and
took several other remedies but did
not receive relief. My kidneys were
weak and the kidney secretions con-
tanned a dark sediment and were
irregular in passage. 1 could not
rest we'll and if 1 attempted to lift,
sharp pains caught me through my
loins. Since using Doan's Kidney
Pllls, procured at China's Drug Store,
the backache and lameness have all
disappeared end my kidneys are more
normal. 1 feel fifty per cent better
and it therefore gives me pleasure to
recommend Doan's Kidney Pills"
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan's-and
take no other. No. IA
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-05-10
MONEY GAN PREVENT WAR.
FINANCIAL NEUTRALITY" Is AD-
vOCATED As PEACE MEASURE.
Speaking at Peace Congress-, Speyer
Recommends Refusal OF Loans to
Belligerent Nations.

Baltimors, May 4.-Financial neu-
rality as a preventive OF war between
nations was the interesting suggestion
offered at the third National Peace
congress here today by James Speyer
OF the New York and European bank
ing house OF Speyer & Co. Mr.. Speyer
spoke as a delegate from the chamber
OF commerce OF New York. He fol-
lowed Huntington Wilson, assistant
secretary OF State, the presiding off,
Ger, who gave his Interpretation Of
what has ben called dollar diploma
-cy." the newly coined phrase applied
TO expansion OF business interests
through the efforts of the American
State department. The term accord
ing 90 Wilson means. "the substitu-
tion OF dollars for bullets; the crea-
tion OF a prosperity which will be pre-
ferred to predatory strife"
Mr.. Speyer. who spoke on 'Interna-
tional Finance as a Power Of Peace"
dealt first with the influence Of in
ternationel investments I'm times of
peace. Taking up the question OF
what should and could be done In
time OF war by first class powers, he
said: I'VE find today In Europe that
In times OF peace certain governments
will not allow their bankers to take
and place foreign loans in the home
market unless the purpose for which
the loan Is to be used are known and
approved. ond at least part OF the
proceeds are used by the borrowing
nation for expenditures In such home
markets for the benefit of the lead
ing nation.
NO war;" said Mr.. Speyer, "if such
supervision and control Of the bankers
already In time OF peace, II does not
seem wide flight OF Imagination to
suggest that the great powers might
agree 10 exercise such control In
times OF war between third parties
and TO maintain In future. what might
N~~sN0 hhohNAaA III case
two nations went to war without first
submitting their grievances and diff
erences to arbitration Of judicial set
tlement at The Hague, why should
the other neutral powers not bind
themselves not to assist either Of be-
hgerents financially. but to see to It
that Oh
their bank and bankers. There is
little doubt that this could be done.
IL no financial assistance could be
obtained from the outside. few na-
tons would in the face Of this most
effective neutrality OF the other DOW
ers incur the peril Of bankruptcy.
Some would certainly last a much
shorter time"
A criticism Of this government for
not having prevented the activities of
American sympathizers with the
Mexican insurgents along the bor-
der, made by Congressman James F..
slayden In an address, drew no re-
ply from Mr.. Wilson, who said that
In all the Latin-American States
Americans have been very active in
spite OF the federal government to
prevent such activity and that the
record OF the United States In pro-
ceedins against previous flibuster-
Ing should have convinced the peo-
pie OF Mexico Of the honesty of this
countrys attitude toward Il.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-05-10
PROPOSE LEAGUE or NATIONS,
DELEGATES AT BALTIMORE COM
MEND ADMINISTRATION.
Would Settle All Disputes Between
Contracting POwers-Clark Raises
His Voice for Peace.

Baltimore, May 5.-Resolutions
crystalizing the sentiments which
have inspired the sessions Of the third
peace congress, and marking the de-
velopment Of the peace movement
throughout the country were adopted
by the delegates to the congress to-
day. They contain a hearty indorse-
ment Of the federal administration for
Its effort in behalf Of worldwide
peace through the treaty Of arbitra-
tion with Great Britain and for the
establishment Of the international
prize court and Of the international
court Of arbitral justice. The sugges-
ton made yesterday by James Speyer,
the New York banker that nations
should prevent, as far as possible,
loans being raised by their subjects or
citizens in order to enable foreign ma
tions to carry On wars, is favored, and
the United States government is re-
quested to include this matter in the
Hague conference.
The resolution was submitted by
Isaac n. Seligman, another leading
banker Of New York city.
The resolutions were for the gov
ernment to enter upon negotiations
with powers looking toward the for
nation Of league of peace planned
similarly to settle by amicable means
all questions which may arise between
the contracting powers.
A general arbitation treaty on the
| lines Of the proposed treaty with
Great Britain is favored, as is also
| continuous study Of armaments by
official commissions Of the govern
ments interested.
The proposed celebration Of 100
years Of peace between the English
| speaking nations Is approved. An
| other resolution asks that congress
| ernment hold each State responsible
for any outrage committed upon the
person or property Of foreign subjects
with the State. The gratitude Of the
congress is expressed to Andrew Car
negie and Edwin CHM Of Boston for
th@ir munificent contributions to the
cause of peace.
| Under the name Of the American
Peace congress the present body be-
comes a permanent institution, meet
ing once in two years.
Speaker Champ Clark Of the ma
tional house Of representatives, in
presiding as POSTMASTER at the ban
quet Of the conference, lent his coun-
sci for worldwide peace.
| Mr.. Clark said: 1T may De apropos
for me to state that my voice is not
for war but for peace--peace consist
ent with national honor and with ma
tional safety.
| Good men and gooo women hail
the peace movement as a harbinger
not Of the millennium, but for a better
state Of affairs than has existed on
earth at any time since Cain slew
Abel.
I'VE should lead resolutely and
constantly in this movement. There
is every reason why we should do so.
With friendship for all nations and
entangling alliances with none, with
no desire to over-reach or encroach
upon any nation, we can with no sell
fish motive, but with a sincere desire
to promote the happiness and welfare
Of the whole human race, lead in this
| glorious undertaking."
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-05-10

Foley Kidney Pills take hold of
your system and help you to rid
yourself Of your dragging backache,
dull headache, nervousness, impaired
eyesight, and Of all the ills resulting
from the impaired action Of your
kidneys and bladder Remember it
is Foley Pills that do this.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-05-10
FOR WOMEN STAR GAZERS
Fellowship of $4,000 Established ot
Nantucket Observatory.

Boston. May 3.-As the result of q
movement to establish a pormanent
memorial to Maria Mitchell. America g
hrst woman astronomer Of note. n
$4,000 fellowship at tho Nantucket
Island observatory to assist women
scientists in studying the stars has
been announced.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-05-10

Governor Wilson favOrs local on
ton, but not as partisan creed
Whether we have local option or pro
hibitiOn there will always be plenty
of men who will swallow anything
News and Courier.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-05-10
COTTON CASE GOES TO TRIAL.
I'M CRRER OVERRCLED IN
MAYBANK VS.. ROGERS

IN sustaining Circuit Judge, Su-
preme Court Declares that Con-
tracts for Future Delivery of Cot
ton in South Carolina are Void, In
less Bona Eide Delivery is Intend
ded--"Futures" IIlegaI-Action of
Charleston Firm Against Florence
Citizen.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-05-10

The infant industries Of the coun-
try are able TO raise a howl which
sounds like most Of them have the
lungs Of full-grown men.-Greens-
boro On. c. Telegram.
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n Burglars Awful Deed

may not paralyZe home SO com
pletely as mothers long illness.
But DR.. Kings New Life Pills are a
splendid remedy for women. "They
gave me wonderful benefit in consti-
patton and female trouble" wrote
Mrs. M. G. Dunlap, Of Leadill. Tenn.
If ailing, try them. Csc at Sibert's
Drug store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-05-10

For soreness of the muscles
whether induced by violent exercise
or injury, Chamberlain's Liniment is
excellent. This linilnent Is also high
ly esteemed for the relief it affords
In cases Of rheumatism. Sold by all
druggists.