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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-11

Stateburg. Jan. 4.-Mrs. +. III. Nc
I.eod. Of Florence. is expected to-
morrow to visit her mother, Mrs. s
r. Nelson.
Mr.. St. Julian Barnwell left yester-
day for Charleston to resume his
studies at the Porter Military Aca-
denny.
Mrs Edward Mcintosh and Mrs
Lee coker. OF Hartwille. returned
hast night 10 their homes after spend
tng Christmas with their parents,
Mr. and Mrs. w. j. Norris.
Mr.. II. II. Burgess. o. Manning,
spent n few days last week with his
sister. Mrs. James simons.
Miss Bessie Barnweli. of st. Mary's
College. Raleigh. returned yesterday
20 resume her studies. after a vacation
q two weeks spent at home.
The many friends Of Mr., r. p.
Burgess and Of his sisters. regret to
SO them leave stateburg and make
their home In Manning, but all wish
for them every success in their new
home.
Mr.. James simons OF Eutawville.
and Mrs. simons who was Miss Anna
y. Burgess. have moved up to Mr..
Burgess old home .''waverly." and
now are welcomed to our midst.
Mr.. Hall Ramsey. cotton buyer at
Esstover. spent Christmas at home.
Mrs. sam Cain and family of Lau-
rens. are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Sam
Ramsey.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-11
VISITS INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL.
Legislative Committee Thoroughly
Inspects Institution at Florence.

Florence, Jan. 6.-The sub-commit-
tee Of the Legislative committee on
charitable and penal institutions of
the State of South Carolina visited
Florence today for the purpose OF
paying an official visit to and inspect
ing the South Carolina Industrial
School, which.is located at this place.
The committee alluded to consists
Of State Senator Ben Townsend, of
Union; Representatives George w.
Dick, OF Sumter, and S. Meg. Simp-
kins, Of Edgefeld. Owing to a he
reavement in the home Of State Sena-
tor Townsend, he was unable to visit
the school, but DR.. George w. Dick
and Mr.. S. MEG. Simpkins did.
They arrived in the city last night
and went early to the Industrial
School this morning. in order that
they might see for themselves Just
what was going on and what was be-
ing done out there. Their coming was
unheralded, and they found things, so
to speak, just as they were.
After going over the entire plant,
including the large farm adjoining
the school grounds, they returned to
the city and made up their report on
conditions as they saw them, to be
sent to the General Assembly when it
convenes next week.
DR.. Dick who, by the way, Is the
ranking member OF the ways and
meas committee from the House Of
Representatives, and who by virtue of
that position will be appointed to the
Craftsmanship Of the committee when
the Legislature .convenes next week.
deserves great credit for the interest
he takes in the industrial school at
Florence. He was one of the very
first supporters Of the the institution
from the time the bill was presented
in the General Assembly for it's cre-
alton until today, and he is now even
more interested than ever, for he has
by virtue Of the position he holds on
the committee on charitable and PEN
al institutions Of the State, been able
to see for himself what a grand work
Is being done at the school at Flor
ence, and to see the needs for a
greater and larger work, which will
be undertaken II the State Legisla-
ture will only do the right thing by
the school. by making an appropria-
ton that will be necessary to meet
the needs and demands Of this school,
which Is now caring for and literally
raising some sixty-five or more boys
between the ages Of IL and IS years.
The committee took occasion to
oomplimen Superintendent and Mrs.
G. M. Emmons, their three assistants
and their boys, for the splendid ap-
pearance Of the school building,
grounds and farm and for the success
that Is being attained with no trouble
whatever, and expressed their wish
and desire that larger quarters be pro-
vided for the work and that provision
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-11
PISGAH.

Pisgah. Jan. 5.-Christnas passed
of quietly here. From accounts a
large amount OF booze was drank
The wonder Is that there were nc
fuses OF any account. AS predicted
the holidays brought forth many
deaths. This State has left Kentucky
An the shade for rowdyism. much to
her shame. Instead Of getting more
peaceabie we are going the other way,
The smallpox scare has not reached
this place. Reports are that 1t is
chickenpox. the same that was here
several years ago.
We have some sickness in this sec
tion-
Mr.. Jesse Hurst died last Saturday
from pneumonia and wash buried at
Pisgah church Sunday evening after
services by Rev. r. J.. Cole.
Rev. ]. Walker Ramsey and family
have moved back from orangeburg.
We are glad to have them again in
our midst.
Miss Louise Miller. of Columbia,
spent the holidays here visiting friends
Mrs. Allen OF Columbia. and Mrs.
Gordon Hutchison OF Florida, are
here visiting relatives and friends.
Misses Pearl and Aline Rodgers
save q sociabie last Friday evening to
fheir friends. Among those present
we're: Misses Louise Miller, Belle Nc
Cutchen. Jaunita,, Make and Rosa
Mcleod. Ellen and Carrie James,
Iia and Lena Evans. and May Brad
iey. and Messrs. John and Reggie
McCutchen. James and Adam
Reama Willie James. Olin and Tom
White. Douglas Jenkins. Ollie Thomp-
son. Henry PEBBLES. Malcom Brad
10y.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-11

Col. j. l.. Irby was in Sumter last
Saturday and while here consulted
with Representative George w. Dick
and others about the proposed annex
alton of Kershaw territory to Sumter
county.
Secretary Reardon came in Satur-
day evening and arranged with Clerk
Of Court L. I. Parrott to fix up the
necessary petitions for circulation
among the property owners Of the
portion desiring to be annexed. Clerk
Parrott has written to Mr.. B. II. Boy
kin for information as to the geogra-
phical lines to be taken In.
Reliable information from parties
who have interviewed every property
owner within the territory proposed
to be cut Off from Kershaw' Is that
the desire for annexation is unani-
nous. 1t being a mistaken idea that
one property owner objected as he
declared at Hagood last Friday that
he Is perfectly willing to come into
Sumter county.
The territory desiring to cast It's
lot with Sumter county is composed Of
about thirteen very large plantations
composing the most fertile soils of
Kershaw county or Eastern Carolina.
The owners Of the plantations above
mentioned are we'll known, up-to- date
farmers and very desirable acquisl-
tions to the citizenship Of any coun-
".
Secretary Reardon has written
President Jennings Of the chamber OF
| commerce to take up the matter IN
the necessary shape as 1t is Of course
a foregone conclusion that the bust
ness men OF Sumter will not let thi.
opportunity go by to secure addition
al trade territory and extend the ares
ot Sumter county
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COUNTY Correspondence.
UEwsY IxsTTInss FROM OUR sPB-
CIAL CORRESPONDENCE.


HOTICE TO CORRESPONDENTS.
Mail your letters 80 that they win
reach this offioe not later thar Mon
aAy when intended for Wednesdays
paper and not later than Thursday
Cor Saturdays issue. This. Of course.
applies only to regular correspond
snce. In case OF items Of unusual
news value, send In Immediately by
mall. telephone or telegraph. Such
asws stories re acceptable up to the
.hour Of goisg to press. Wednesdays
paper 10 printed Tuesday afternoon
and sassrday's paper Friday AFTER
.soon-
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DARK CORNER.

Dark Corner. Jan. 6.-Christnas
passed OF very pleasantly here. There
was no booze and no fuss has been
recorded. Everybody seemed to en-
Joy themselves.
There was "a union dinner at w. j.
Ards on Christmas Day which was
enjoyed by all present.
Old Hard Times attended Miss
Eunice osteen's Christmas tree at her
school (Reid's) on Saturday night,
the 2lth. Everybody enjoyed a pleas
ant evening.
Mr.. w. j. Ardls made talk on
the origin OF Christmas. after which
Santa Clause (Mr. Thos. IL. Osteen)
came I'm and. after a few words 70
the children and parents. proceeded
10 distribute the presents to the
scholars. Miss Osteen's school seems
To be In a flourishlng condition. Sh,
IL giving complete satisfaction.
Cupid Is still at work here. No les.
thar three marriages took place in
Privateer Christmas week. Mr.. Wed.
ling OF your city and Miss Ida Mes
bit; Mr.. Perry Mcleod and Miss Roma
ostoen and Mr. Tallie Mcleod and
Miss Pool Still cupid has not been
satisfied for other weddings are tc
follow some time soon.
Much moving Is going on around
here. Some are going out and Others
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-11

In anticipation Of the coming to
Southampton Of the great 45,000-ton
White Star steamers next year a new
basin of 10 acres extent Is now rapidly
nearing completion. This dock area
will have at low water a depth of
35 feet, and the intention Is to bring
1T to 40 feet within the next three
years
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-09-08
mail found had the St. Paul postmark.

mail found had the st. Paul postmark.
When LOTUS Bros. Co., received
their money order for 5000 they turned
them into the bank but later became
suspicious and called up the postmaster.
The postmaster had been notified of the
theft and at once identified the orders.
Inspector Germer came at once to St.
Paul, saw the postmark on the letter
and found Ferguson had ordered his
mail forwarded to Mankato. In com.
pany with w. J. Marles, detailed by
Rush D. Simmons, chief postal inspector
for this division, he went to Mankato,
where they found Ferguson and
brought him back to the hotel where
the blank money orders and other mat
tiers were found.
The inspectors believe the five money
orders not accounted for were made out
in small amounts and cashed in the
Twin Cities. Just how much jewelry
Ferguson has already received, if any,
or how many Of the orders have been
,cashed, the inspectors declare they do
not know. They expect several pack
ages containing jewelry at the st. Paul
office in few days, addressed to Nc.
Cam. He had received at Mankato
several letters from different firms
thanking him for his orders and de-
claring the goods would be shipped in
a few days.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-09-08
FINAL STEP IS TAKEN IN ORGAN
IZATION OF THE NEW PUB
LISTING COMPANY,

Bismarck, N. D., Sept. Application
has been made to the secretary of state
for a charter, for the Times. Herald Pub
fishing Go. Of Grand Forks, N. D. The
purpose for which the corporation is
organized is to print and publish news
papers, books, stationery and to deal
in newspaper plants and in all kinds Of
printing. The main Office Of the corpor-
alton is Grand Forks, N. D. The num-
Der of directors is eleven, and the fol-
lowing gentlemen are named to act in
the capacity until their successors are
chosen: J. D. Bacon, F. L. Goodman,
r. B. Griffith, Owen Young, A. I. Hunt
er, Oliver S. Hanson, H. NJ. Wheeler,
Leslie Stinson, James Dinnie, all Of
Grand Forks; Gunder Olson, Grafton;
Martin jacobson, AEinot The capital
stock is $225,000, divided into shares
of 800 each.
This is the organization which has
recently taken over the Grand Forks
Times and Herald offices.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-09-08
WITH REFERENCE TO sTENvICK
MATTER AND FISHING AT
GRAVEL LAKE.

J. L. Killion Of Fargo, who is secrc-
tary of the Fargo Bond & Trust com.
pany and who was formerly member
OF the game and fish board of the stare
and also an editor at Towner, N. D.,
was in the city today enroute west to
enjoy the festivities of the opening of
the hunting season. With. reference to
the incident of Chief Game Warden
Stenvick and other members of the
game board fishing at Gravel Lake,
Mr.. Killion stated that while there was
no law against fishing in Gravel Lake,
still it is geenrally Understood that the
lake was closed and the former game
and fish board which established the
hatchery instructed game wardens ac-
cordingly, the result being that every
one assisted in the work and helped
the board. He did not consider is prop.
er that members of the board should
have fished in Gravel Lake, although,
no law was violated.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-09-08
NO LAW AGAINST FISHING IN
GRAVEL LAKE WITH A LINE
WRITES LETTER.

Chief Game Warden E. H. Stenvick
Of Minot takes exception to the article
in The World copied from the Bisbee
Gazette, with reference to his violation
Of the law in fshin in Gravel lake,
and in letter to The World has the
following to say:
"There is no law against fishing in
Gravel lake with line, and so far as
fishing with a seine-which would be
nlawful-neither the Board nor nv.
self did use a seine. The particlar
time referred to in your article, two
members of the Board did fish with a
hook and line, also half dozen Others
who were not members of the Board nor
game wardens, but no seine was used
by any one of Them
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-09-08
ROBBERS HAULED 600 POUND
SAFE INTO THE COUNTRY
GOT ABOUT $33.

Fargo, N. D., Sept. 5.-Robbers en-
tered the postoffice at Kragnes, Mimi,
eight miles north of Moorehead, Sun
day night, took the 600 pound safe out
of the Office and hauled it two miles
into the country, where they cracked it
at their leisure.
For all this trouble and work and
after exposing themselves to the posi-
bility of long term in prison, the ban
dts secured between $33 and 1874 in
cash as the total amount of their loot.
Of the money stolen $31 was from
the postal money order fund and be-
tween So and So was in the stamp
fund. There was no general postal
funds in the safe.
The robbers were careful to take on
ly the cash. They did not take sim
gle stamp or any blank money orders
or other blanks that might later lead
to their Identification.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-09-08
CASA, A FARMER IS DEAD AS A
RESULT OF A QUARREL OVER
SOME LAND DEALS.
CLAIMS THAT He SHOT CASA IN
SELF DEFENSE AT INQUEST
TODAY.
The Two Had Been in Several Deals
Together and the Shooting Last Night
Resulted After An Impossibility of
Arranging Satisfactory Settle
ment.

Minot, N. D. Sept. 5.-Gus. johnson
shot and killed farmer by the name
OF Casa at Rice Lake last night about
10 O'Clock, following quarrel over
land deal which the two had made.
johnson and Casa were neighbors
and had been in several deals together
and were unable to reach a settlement.
johnson went to Gasa's house for this
purpose and following the quarrel,
which was very heated, he pulled his
revolver and shot.
johnson was arrested INF .e.liately
and the coroner's inquest is being held
today. johnson claims that he killed
his neighbor in self defense.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-09-08
When the citizens of Devils Lake can

When the citizens Of Devils Lake can
scarcely anything they cannot accom-
plish. This is proven by the splendid
victory for this city in securing the
permanent location Of the Chautauqua
Assembly at this point. At very en-
-thusiastic meeting held at the court
house it was decided to secure the To-
cation at any cost-and that this was
not talk, was shown by the fact that
twenty three hundred dollars of paid
up stock in the new corporation was
subscribed in fifteen minutes. Besides
this Captain Herman offered to donate
three thousand dollars worth of land
provided the association would put in
ten thousand dollars worth of improve.
ments in two years and the Great Nor
them agreed to contribute twenty-five
hundred in cash if the assembly is
permanently located here. Messrs. KEEL
ly and Hovis, who were appointed COM
mittee at Fargo on the 3Oth were thus
able to make such advantageous propo-
sitions to the Chautauqua management
that the other competitors were prac-
tically out Of the race. Detroit Lake
was the most dangerous competitor but
its hackers could not offer bonus of
fifteen hundred dollars, while Devils
Lake practically offers bonus of eight
thousand, five hundred dollars. Add to
this its natural advantages and there
was only one thing left for the commit
tee to do and that was done. They de-
cided in favor of Devils Lake. Since
the meeting on Thursday the subscrip-
ton for paid up stock has reached
nearly thirty eight hundred dollars,
nearly one thousand more than guaran-
teed. It is hoped to raise this to five
thousand before the subscription closes.
Devils Lake is to have two directors.
Great credit is due to those who have
had this in charge and especially to
Messrs. Juergens, Fisher and Higboe,
to whose energy and push the generous
contribution from the Great Northern
is largely due, and to Mayor Kelly, who
so valiantly championed our cause be-
fore the committee.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-09-08
WHITES AND NEGROES FIGHT
NEAR DURAND-CAUSE IS NOT
CLEAR AS YET.

Durand, Oklahoma, Sept. An a
pitched battle near here today between
five white men and five negroes, Hor-
ace Gribble, white farmer, was in
stantly killed. The fight took place
early this morning. The white men
claim that they were fred upon as they
were passing the house of Daniels, a
colored man, while the negroes aver
that a stick of dynamite was thrown
at the house by the white men.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-09-08
PLANS NEW FLIGHT.

New York, Sept. 4.-Following the
announcement by Harry N. Atwood, the
aviator, in Boston today that he would
attempt the transcontinental aeroplane
flight, message was received from him
tonight outlining his route.
II shall leave the Pacific coast for
New York city via aeroplane Sept. 1872
the message reads. IT shall probably
go by way Of Los Angeles and the
southern route to Kansas City and
thence to Chicago, Buffalo, Albany and
New York;
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-09-08

The clothes Of the dead woman had
been burned just before the arrest of
Beattie and as more than once there
was occasion to refer to them, Prose
cutor Wendenburg exclaimed:
wish to God we had them here. -
The accused man sat in an arm chair,
his head often resting on one hand
while with the other he rubbed knot
ted handkerchief over his pale and
perspiring face. In the bar sat his
brither Douglas and his white haired
father, the latter at times covering his
face with fan as some particularly
Objectionable details were giy.ea by the
witness.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-09-08
CONFERENCE OF PENAL AND
CHARITABLE INSTITUTION
HEADS AT BISMARCK.

Bismarck, N. D., Sept. 5.-There will
be meeting of the superintendent of
all the penal and benevolent institu-
tions of the state at the headquarters
of the state board of control in the
state house on Friday, Sept Is. The
meeting is for the purpose of a con-
ference and to estimate the needs of
the institutions for the winter. Secre-
tary F. L. Brandt is busy sending out
schedules to the trade with the view
OF securing samples and to invite bids
on supplies needed at the state insti-
buttons. It is the duty of the board
of control to purchase all supplies need
ed. The task set for Secretary Brandt
and his clerical force is no small one.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-09-08
QUESTION IS BEING DISCUSSED
AS TIME FOR HIS PAROLE IS
DRAWING NEAR.

Rugby, N. D., Sept. 5.-As the time
for the parole of Andy Jones, the de-
faultin banker of this city, who has
been in the Federal prison at Leaven-
worth, draws near, the people here be-
gin to wonder whether he will return
to Rugby or go to some other field. It
is understood that Jones is still inter
estcd in some mines in New Mexico
and that he will walk the straight
and narrow in that cline looking after
his interests there after his rnlcase
from prison.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-09-08

his relations with Beulah Binford, the
l7l-year-old girl, for whom the prose.
cution claims Beattie killed his bride
of year. He told not only Of his re-
lations with Beulah Binford before his
marriage and subsequently but he told
a gruesome story Of the attack by the
highwayman, the wild ride to the
Owen home at speed of SIS miles an
hour with the lifeless, bloodcovered
lody OF his wife OH the scat Of the
motor car beside him.
Eeattie, by request of the prosecu-
ton, donned the blood -stainel coat he
wore the night Of the murder and a.
tempted to explain why the blood-spo s
did not apear Gil certain parts Of The
garment If his wife was reclin I'd
against him in the way he described.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-09-08
BELIEVED THAT IT WILL MEAN
SUCCESS TO M'HENRY COUN-
TY FARMERS.

Towner, N. D., Sept 5.-AIealfa is
the future hope for McHenry county
farmers from every indication. It has
been raised successfully this year and
the country tributary to Towner, south
of the city which includes 100 quarter
sections will be turned over entirely
for this purpose during the next year.
The flax crop is good in this locality,
but only portion Of McHenry will get
a fair crop, although many believe that
the crops in eneral will excel that of
last year. The hail struck portion
of McHenry and did some damage.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-09-08
UPHAM BANKER WILL MAKE A
FORTUNE ON THE SALE OF HIS
CROP THIS YEAR,

Upham, N. d., Sept. Stake Nelson,
the Upham banker, is looking forth to
his potato crop, which it is believed
will be the most successful ever raised
IN that section. Mr.. Nelson is interest
ed III a quarter section Of potatoes, and
is known in this section as the "potato
king A warehouse is being erected
here to care for the yield of $4,000
bushels which is expected. Mr.. Nelson
is cashier of the Upham State bank
and is one of the most promising young
men in Western North Dakota.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-09-08
SHELL WAS STUCK AND CARR
SON YOUTH TRIED TO Elk
TRACT IT.

Garrison, N. d., Sept. 5.-C!arence
Swanson, aged 10 years, the only son
OF Mr.. and Mrs. j. Swanson of Emmett,
accidentally shot himself with %
calibre rifle while he and two of his
playmates were out shooting gophers.
1t seems that a shell was stuck in the
rifle and while endeavoring to extract
it, it was discharged, the bullet enter
ing his abdomen. The boy died while
being taken home.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-09-08
DEFENDANT IN WIFE MURDER
TELLS STORY OF TURNPIKE
TRAGEDY.
DESCRIBES WILD RIDE TO OWEN
HOME AFTER PRETTY WIFE
HAD BEEN SHOT.
Aged Father Heard Son Relate Story
Of His Relations With Binford Girl
Prosecution Wishes Wife's Clothes
Which Were Burned, Were Present
Will Continue Questioning Today.

Chesterfield Court House, Va. Sept.
5.-Through six weary hours in the
stuffy little court room Henry Clay
Beattie, Jr., indicted for the mu.lar
Of his wife, battled for his life today.
The night interrupted the vigorous
cross examination by the commonwealth,
Judge Watson ending the ordeal by
adjourning court to an earlier hour to-
morrow when Prosecutor L. o. Weden.
burg will continue his rapid fire Of
questions.
The prisoner, always cool and col
lected, unfolded the sordid details of