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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-02-25
ALDRICH TO AID RECIPROCITY.
Endorses Canadian Agreement In
Letter to President Taft.

Washington. Feb. 20.-Senator Aid
rich. chairman of the finance COM
mittee. has written to President Taft
that he favors the confirmation of
the Canadian reciprocity agreement.
Whether the letter makes promise of
assistance in getting action in the
Senate at the present session, has not
been disclosed. But Senators who
have seen the letter intimate that the
Rhode Island Senator will do all he
can to aid the President In carrying
his programme to success. The an
nouncement that Mr.. Aldrich, whose
name Is attached to the tariff act, had
subscribed to the terms of the reci-
prOcity agreement with Canada, was
received with surprise in the Senate.
Some Of the stand -patters were loath
TO believe the report that the chair
man ~ the finance committee, who.
In tariff fights, has always been found
on the side OF protection for every
industry, whether manufacturing, ag-
ricultural or mining. had endorsed
the Presidents programme for free
trade with Canada.
Early In the present session Mr..
Aldrich was compelled to leave Wash
ington on account OF his health. He
Is spending the winter at Jekyl
Island, and although much better
than whea he left here. 1t Is not like
iy that he will be able to take aay
further part in tariff legislation, for
his services in the Senate will end
March 4.
Soon after the Canadian agreement
was sent to Congress, President Taft
wrote to Senator Aldrich. 1t is un-
derstood that the Executive urged the
veteran tariff bill-maker to come back
aad take charge OF the fight in the
Senate. At one time 1t was rumored
that Mr.. Aldrich might be back, but
this report was denied.
Senators who discussed today the
statement issued by Representative
Mccall. following the Sunday inter-
view with Mr.. Taft. construed 1t to
mean that an extra. session of Con-
gress surely will be called by the
President In the event that the SEN
ate fails to act on the agreement, and
that the statement was issued with
the Presidents sanction.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-02-25
SPECIAL JUDGE WANTED.
Conway Bar Advises CHIEF Justice
Jones OF Their Endorsement
Copy Sent Governor.

Conway, Feb. 2i.-Following the
announcement that Judge Klugh
would not be able to hold court here
beginning aext Monday the local bar
association last night mailed Chief
Justice Jones a formal Endorsement
- Col c. r. oattlebaum OF the local
vkar 20 hold the court. Chief Justice
Jones this morning. before receiving
the letter. wired .he local bar to sug-
gest some one to hold the court
Gov. Biease was mailed a copy Of
the bar associations indorsemeat of
ol ouattlebaum.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-02-25
Transfers of Real Estate.

The following real estate transact
ions were recorded in the county
clerks office during the past week:
S. c. Baker to Emma R. Baker, los
acres Of land, nominal consideration
Of $1.OO.
Mary E. Potter to Robert Clark, LOT
on Manning avenue, 500.
Edward l.. Ducom and Mary T.
Ducom to r. Henry Witherspooa, lot
and buildings on Calhoun street, ST.
200.
S. c. Baker to Chas. R. Furman
Baker, 12S acres on Mayesville road
nominal sum of $1.OO.
w. H. Dean to r. ]. Mayes, Sr., lot
on Lafayette street, $1,000.
Robert j. Mayes, ST., to James F
Bland, lot near town of Mayesville
containing 45.4 acres, $4,000.
f. M. Graham to ]. M. Hardy, lot
on Savage street, $4,000.
R. I. Manning, ct al to w. B. and
T.. w. Boyle, lot on corner of Liberty
and Harvin streets, $4,000.
T. B. and r. j. Kennedy to j. E
Kennedy. % acres, $500.
Mrs. G. M. Stubbs to James D. Por.
ter, lot on Manning avenue, $500.
Florence A. Parrot to Charles L
Stuckey, One-half title to tract OF
land in Sumter county, s6,23O.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-02-25
Unnecessary Service.

Inc express service, says one or
the Interstate Commerce Commits
sioners, 'is unlike any other service
performed by railroads in general un-
less it may be the handling Of the
mails" According to the intervening"
Santa Fe's statistician. we must con-
clude that the transportation Of the
mails on passenger trans is more
profitable than the hauling of express
matter. Yet both the railroads and
the express companies make rates
that enable the private citizen to ship
mal!able matter by express for less
than the Government is charged for
hdulagc. The result Is that freight
and eXprce5 get the shor, haul. and
the long haul Is left for the postoffice
and piles up its annual postal deficit
says Robert Sloss in Success Maga-
zine"
In twenty years the express busi-
ness has more than doubled. and vet
there are not over 500 express en-
ployees in the country today-only
three-quarters more than twenty
years ago. 1t we took the total an
nual sum paid by all express COM
panies In salaries and wages and di-
vided 1t up evenly among all employ
ees, each would receive $500 for his
years work. They would get less
than that If we did not include the
fat salaries of presidents and other
general officers
The best wages paid to drivers of
money wagons, who must risk their
lives II necessary is 500 month.
The recent strike was started by the
helpers, who demanded a rs !se of SIS
month and an eleven hour day with
an hour for dinner. Helpers are get
ting from $40 to $50 a month. Time
out OF mind their day has run from
six o'clock in the morning till they
get through with the last load at
night, often eleven or twelve o'clock.
They snatch a bite to eat whenever
they get the chance, but the deliver
les have to be made.
On a ridiculously small equipment
and cost of operation, the income of
the express companies is immense.
With the increase Of the business the
cost OF haulage increases and the cost
Of labor decreases. If, as the ex-
press companies say. the terminal
service were the root Of the business.
increased business would bring an in
creasing labor cost and a decreasing
cost of haulage.
"A foolish thing, this express busi-
ness! Its promoters have lifted one
function from the railroads and one
from the postal service.
If you, in your home, have a butler
and waitress to serve you at table.
do you want a third servant. who Is
neither butler nor waitress, to take
from the waitress hands the lighter
dishes and place them before You?
DO you want the express companies
illegitimately to continue to perform
the legitimate functions Of the rail
road and the Government? In so
called be-nighted monarchies of Eu-
rope the work Is better done.
Unnecessary service means unnec-
cessary cost to those served.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-02-25

How to cure a cold is a question in
which many are interested Just now.
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has
won its great reputation and immense
sale by its remarkable cure of colds.
1t can always be depended upon. For
sale by all dealers.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-02-25

The Kansas State Agricultural Col
loge will conduct a course on the art
Of dining at its next term. Kansans
are apparently persuaded OF the
dangers which lie in eating peas with
- tnifc.-Charlesto Post.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-02-25

Several members Of the local K. Of
+. lodge went over to Lynchburg this
morning to attend the ceremonies in
cident to the organizing Of q lodge
there today.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-02-25

'When her child Is in danger .
woman VIII risk her life to protect it..
No great act of heroism or risk OF life
necessary to protect n child from
Group, Give ChamnerI3in's Coueh
Remedy and nll dancer is avoided
I'r sale by all dealers.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-02-25

Paris, Feb. 20.--Mdlle Provost will
do more to introduce the new mode
than dozens Of dressmakers models
by wearing one of the skirts in Bern
STEMS new play "Apres Moi" at the
Theatre Francois. She represents a
fighty little duchess who astonishes
the somewhat sever society in which
she Is introduced. Her raw green
costume is covered by a tulle tunic
concealing the pantaloons to such an
extent that she appears to be wear
lag merely an unusually short skirt.
When she entered today at dress
rehearsal with a cigarette between
her lips the audience laughed some-
what, but soon forgot the innova-
ton.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-02-25

'sedentary habits lack OF outooor
exercise. insufficient mastication OF
food. constipation. a torpid liver. ror-
ry and anxiety. are the most com,non
causes OF stomach troubles. Correct
your habits and take Chamberlain's
stomach and Liver Tablets and you
kill soon be well again. For sale by
all dealers
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-02-25

Baldwin of Pennsylvania and Blease
of South Carolina make the same
complaint-"Some newspapers might
be improved" The retort obvious ia
so might some governors "-Colum-
ba Record.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-02-25

you eTe probably aware that pneu-
monia always results from n cold. but
you never heard of cold resulting
In pneumonia when ChamberIaIn's
Cough Remedy was used. Why take
'he risk whom this remedy NAV be
had Tor trihc? For sale by all deal
ers
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-02-25

Governor Blease has offered re-
ward OF $500 for the capture OF the
man who killed Policeman Guanels Of
Greenville. The city has offered a
kIeward OF $500.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-02-25

"a piece of flannel dampened with
Chamoerlain's Liniment and bound
on to the affected parts is superior to
any plaster. When troubled with lame
back or pains In the side or chest give
X t->al and you are certain to be
Dpore than pleased With tho prompt
lief which II affords. Sold by all
Pdcalers.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-02-25

Kidnapping and body-snatching are
forms Of speculative industry that
need to be discouraged by some i'm
pressive piece Of Observation-Disclosures
Herald
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-02-25
DARING ATTEMPTS BY BLACK
HAND.

New York Detectives Are DcRcJ by
Sang Which Causes Terror.
Charlevoix county herald., 1911-07-01
To the Front Again.

Now that the renting season has
opened again the difference in senti-
ment between the followers of Colonel
Roosevelt in his ideas on race sui
eide and the owners of property is
being emphasized. Those who are
doing their best to do their duty by
the country-as the colonel sees it
are up against it on account of more
things than the high cost Of living.
One such citizen, however, got even
the other day. He was looking for
an apartment and had gone over the
preliminaries with renting agent.
He liked the apartment and the price
was right. He considered the deal
practically closed, when the agent
asked, "Oh. have you any children?'
why, yes, one." said the apart
ment hunter. Well what do you
want me to do about her? Knock her
In the head?" he continued as the
agent shook his head obviously. indi-
eating the negotiations would be
broken off.
Charlevoix county herald., 1911-07-01
GOOD USE FOR EXTRA SCARFS
May Be Made Into Blouse by Any
One at All Clever With
the Needle

If you have an extra scarf In the
Paisley, Dresden or Partisan design
and want to have a blouse to match
the scarf which you wish to retain, for
scarfs still have wide fashion, the idea
Of turning the extra one into q blouse
is one you can snatch up and put
to good use.
Scarfs, muffiers and kerchiefs of
these silky crepe materials are easily
cut up and made into neat and becom-
ing blouses by the home needlework-
er who takes advantage of the limo
vation.
Almost Invariably the middle pos
sesses a figure design, while the Dor.
der is also composed of figures with
a band of white or light color between
these two figured portions. Make it
point to use these strips of mate
rial for the lower part of the blouse
or the inside of the sleeves. and in
thus utilizing the plain strip a bo-
lero effect is secured.
One must choose for oneself ac-
cording to the largeness Of design
whether to set in the figured parts
lengthwise or crosswise, the length
wise effect being assumed generally
only when the figure is very large.
These with smaller figures can so
well be arranged in a series of cross
wise bars that 1t would hardly be be-
coming in the heightened effect.
These crepe scarf waists are draped
under sheer yelling, to which they
adapt themselves readily without any
nerve jarring aspect that attend some
of the innovations that are executed In
such an off-hand manner.
Charlevoix county herald., 1911-07-01
Qualified to Serve.

Belinda, the colored maid of West
End avenue family. complained of feel
ing illNand by request of her employ
ers went home to recuperate. Her in
disposition proved of brief duration
for two days later she was back at her
post as active as ever.
well, Belinda, did you get some
thing that helped your" asked her
mistress.
"Yas'm," replied the girl cheerfully
"Mah brother Henry went out and go;
two, three things an they fixed me
up right quick"
Henry did, did he? Is Henry edu.
Gated in medicine"
well, not exactly, MISS" the girl
responded in the manner of one disir
lined to brag of her own kin. "I3r
run an elevator in drug sto' r.
three years."
Charlevoix county herald., 1911-07-01
THREE CURED OF ECZEMA

when a child, I suffered eight
years with eczema. l could not sleep
at night, and had sores all over my
chest. We had doctors and none
could do any good, until my mother
saw the advertisement of the Cuti-
cura Remedies in the paper. We used
the Cuticura Soap, Ointment and
Resolvent, and they cured me Of
eczema / also used them on my five
children Two of them had eczema
very badly. When my children had
eczema, was not worried at all, as
I knew the Cuticura Remedies would
do their work. They had sores all
over their heads, their hair would fall
out, and they would scratch all night
and day. They had It on their heads.
face, and In back Of the ears SO that
thought their ears would drop off. I
washed their heads and bodies with
Cuticura Soap and they are as clean
as the driven snow. Cuticura Soap
and Ointment also cured my children
of ringworm. l would not be without
the Cuticura Remedies. They are
wonderful" (Signed) Mrs. Violet
Cole, 26 s. Redfield ST., Philadelphia,
Pa, Oct. 29, 1910.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment are
sold throughout the world. Send to
Potter Drug & Chem. Corp, sole
props, Boston, for free book on skin
and scalp diseases and their treat
ment
Charlevoix county herald., 1911-07-01
Dragging Their Hosiery.

Little Arlene was familiar with the
appearance of the garden hose at
home, but when she observed line OF
fire hose, with its great length and
bulk lying serpent-like in the street,
she Immediately inquired what it was.
Her mother replied that was firemen's s
hose, and the child went on watching
the fire.
In the meantime two additional fire
companies dashed up, and these newly
arrived fire fighters were carrying
their respective lines toward the burn
ing building, when little Arlene spied
them.
"Oh, mamma" she cried, craning
her neck out of the crowd, here
comes more firemen dragging their
hosiery behind them!"'-Lippincott
Charlevoix county herald., 1911-07-01
IN THE GOOD OLD SUMMER TIME.

Many time this summer you're go
ing to be just about done out by the
heat-hot, and so thirsty 1t just seems
nothing could quench it. When such
moments arrive or when you just
want a delicious, palate tickling drink
step into the first place you can find
where they sell COCA-COLA. It's de-
licious, refreshing and completely
thirst-quenching. At soda-fountains or
carbonated in bottles-5c everywhere.
Send to the COCA-COLA CO., Atlanta,
Ga, for their free booklet "The Truth
About COCA-COLA." Tells what
COCA-COLA is and why 1t is SO deli
cious, cooling and wholesome.
Charlevoix county herald., 1911-07-01

glad did, for 1T has cured me. .,
"I know of so many cases where wo.
men have been cured by Lydia Z. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound that can
say to every suffering woman if that
medicine does not help her, there is
nothing that will."-Mrs. JANETzKI,
1868 Arch St., Chicago, Ill. /
This is the age of substitution, and
women who want a cure should insist
upon Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound just as this woman did, and
not accept something else on which the
druggist can make little more profit.
Women who are passing through this
critical period or who are suffering
from any of those distressing ills pc
culiar to their sex should not lose sight
Of the fact that for thirty years Lydia
Z. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound,
which is made from roots and herbs,
has been the standard remedy for fe.
male ills. In almost every community
you will find women who have been
restored to health by Lydia E. Pink.
hams Vegetable Compound.
Charlevoix county herald., 1911-07-01
Survival Of the kimono Sleeve.

II is strange how faithful Dame
Fashion is to the kimono sleeve, which
still appears on the latest models, and
we have gone back to the very high
waist effect. In most of the new skirts
there is loose pleat at the back.
which hangs down to varying lengths,
but generally reaches the hem. This
has a charming effect. and takes away
the extreme severity OF the plain,
tight skirt. The train which has made
it's appearance IL either cut quite
square or Is very narrow indeed
Charlevoix county herald., 1911-07-01
Market hoqs Much liqhter.

The average weight OF hogs market.
ed in recent years is much lighter
than In former years; in the decade
1S70-1S79 the average weight of hogs
killed during the winter months in
western packing centers was about
275 pounds; In the decade 1SS0-1SS9
about 257 pounds; In the decade 1890
1899 about 239 pounds, and In the
past decade 1900-1909 about 219
pounds. In other words, hogs mar
keted between 30 and 40 years ago
averaged one-fourth heavier than
those marketed in recent years.
Charlevoix county herald., 1911-07-01
For the Traveler

The traveller who is fastidious about
the boiling of her eggs should invest
in one of the egg-shaped boilers of cop
per, small enough to pack in a trunk.
1t will cook four eggs.
This lamp is like a huge egg, has
an alcohol lamp beneath and a tray
with four compartments to hold the
eggs erect In the water and make fe-
moval easy.
For the girl in an apartment who
likes to do light housekeeping such a
cooker could be utilized for making
cup custards and other dishes cooked
In water.
Charlevoix county herald., 1911-07-01
DISTEM PER

In all its forms among all ages of horses,
as well as dogs, cured and others in same
stable prevented from having the disease
with SPOHN'S DISTEMPER CURE.
Every bottle guaranteed. Over 100000
bottles sold last year $50 and Sl.00. Any
good druggist, or send to manufacturers.
Agents wanted. Spohn Medical Co., Spec.
Contagious Diseases. Goshen, Ind.
Charlevoix county herald., 1911-07-01
HE WAS QUITE HUMAN
DOCTOR ACTED FoRBIDDING BUT
WAS ONLY BASHFUL.
suitors of His Daughters Learned the
Truth When the Dog Walked
Into Chatting Dish Full
of Candy.

The doctor may have been less
black than the fancies of the Doctors
daughters guests painted him. but he
generally had the effect of imparting
an apprehensive cloud to things when
they called.
Not that he was a rude, uncouth
savage, but he was a big man with a
sternness of mien that impressed peo-
pie generally. and when he would look
into the parlor and see guests he
would scowl ferociously and disap-
pear. This was because he was very
retiring sort of man, Notwithstanding
his size and appearance, and it en-
barrassed him.
His daughters knew this and tried
to make the unhappy guests feel COM
Portable after one of these Punch and
Judy appearances and disappearances
OF their parent, but 1t was no go.
They didn't say so, but most Of the
young men felt small and shivery and
wondered what the doctor would do
If he got really mad.
Then one night the doctors real
character stood revealed. He was sup
posed to have gone on a trip to a
town 80 miles away and not to return
until about 1920 a. m.
The three interested young men had
called as usual, for 1t was Friday
night, and the three girls were gayly
making fudge In a chafing dish when
the telephone rang One of the girls
answered it and came flying back.
ut was papa" she said; "he got
back sooner than he expected and is
coming home in taxi"
He'll be here in ten minutes, then"
said another daughter. 1--WE must get
this chatting dish out of the parlor."
One of the young men raised the side
window and, leaning out, placed the
saucepan of boiling sugar on the
ground below. Another helped carry
out the chatting dish, and scarcely had
these simple things been done when
the doctor was heard at the curb, the
whirring of the taXi's engine indi-
eating his arrival
Almost simultaneously there was a
weird shrek that could only have
arisen from dog in mortal agony. 1t
was right beneath the window.
Heavens and earth!" gasped one of
the guests, hes burned himself with
the fudge!" 1t was too true. With
whoops of agony the beloved pointer
dog of the doctor circled the house
and the doctor was heard in heavy
pursuit calling loudly for him to
come here"
Then all was calm and presently the
doctor appeared in the door, in his
hand a blackened saucepan Of smo-
king candy.
What is this?" he demanded. "It's
hot"
Its our candy.
"Then what's it doing out on the
ground for my dog to step in?'
Then one of the guests had an inspi-
ration.
That's the only way to cool candy"
he volunteered, ito put it outdoors.
The doctor looked at him and a slow
appreciative grin crept over his face
and his eyes twinkled. beneath the
bushy brows He noted the absence
of fire for cooking candy and chuckled.
That's so, that's So" he said. why
didn't | think of that. But, daughter,
We can't eat this. The dogs been
In it. Can't you make some more?"
Let me help! I'll get it for you!"
exclaimed the guests in a breath, and
the doctor, sitting in a corner and
reading the paper. chuckled.
Better cool it on the back porch"
he said.-Galveston News.
Charlevoix county herald., 1911-07-01
important to Mothers
Verv Select.

The landlady was trying to Impress
the prospective lodger with an idea of
how extremely eligible the neighbor-
hood was. Pointing over the way at
fine mansion, she said in hushed
whisper:
Young man, over there across the
street there's seven million dollars!"
Charlevoix county herald., 1911-07-01
LIGHT CLOTH WALKING SUIT
Hay CoIored Material Most Effective
for This Peculiarly Jaunty
Costume.

Hay-colored cloth is used here, with
trimming of wide black military
braid; the narrow skirt has strip
of the braid taken down the left side
of front.
The coat is cut so that the braid
corresponds, the right side of front
Charlevoix county herald., 1911-07-01
Cretonne Cabinets.

The small cretonne-covered cabinets
are becoming very popular. These.
too, may be placed on the dresser
They are OF various sizes and heights
and are provided With drawers for
handkerchiefs, gloves, neckwear, Jew
els. etc. Similar cabinets are also pro.
yided for men. These have convenient
compartments for collars. handker.
chiefs pins. ties. etc.
Charlevoix county herald., 1911-07-01

being cut slightly wider than the left;
the large revers and collar are edged
with braid; the cuffs are also trimmed
with Il.
Hat Of hay-colored straw trimmed
with roses.
Materials required: yards cloth
46 inches wide, yards braid. s but
tons, Az yards silk or satin for lining
coat.
Charlevoix county herald., 1911-07-01
Test of Social Standing.

Gid Porkenlarrd-Sh My wife has
aEpearl necklace concealed in her
pohnet!
Customs Ipspector-Huh?
Old Porkenlarrd-Don't overlook it.,
that's all! She wants to get her name
in the papers as a society leader!-
Puck.
Charlevoix county herald., 1911-07-01
DAISY Fly killer
II .S1s saissss s1s.assl yissl Thompson's Eye Water

But few novels are written for think
ing people; most of them are written
for the entertainment of women.
Charlevoix county herald., 1911-07-01

Start afresh this Spring-cleanse and
purify the system by course of Garfield
Tea, Herb laxative and bloodlpuri6er.