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The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1911-03-10
VERY, VERY
IMPUDENT
By CARL JEN KINS

Copyright, 1910, by AssocateosLiterary Press.)
Judge Cliff was widower with one
child-a daughter, Viola. Colonel
Spencer was widower with one child
"a son, Robin. Judge CHR had a
manor house called The Beeches.
Colonel Spencer had a manor house
called The Fins. The two properties
adjoined.
The judge and the colonel were old
cronies, but they seldom visited each
other at their homes. When they met
outside it was Billy" and Tom" and
the greatest good fellowship. There
was no line fence between their prop
critics. At the rear Of his grounds the
judge had a big chestnut tree. At the
rear Of his the colonel had the same.
1t should have been that The son
and daughter Of these old cronies were
at least friends, but as matter of
fact up to the time that Viola Cliff
was nineteen years old, and Robin two
years her senior, they had never met.
The two families had not been neigh
bors over a year, and the young folks
were away at college and boarding
school. Sometimes the judge had said
to the colonel:
Colonel, you have a son, be-
lieve?"
Eyes, fine boy. Judge, you have a
daughter, l belive?"
Eyes, fine girl"
And that was all the two old GRO
MES knew of each others offspring.
The Judge would have moved into the
city for the winter in September, but
for whim of the daughters She
wanted to wait for the chestnuts to
ripen. The trees were loaded, but she
must wait for the frosts to ripen the
nuts and bring them pattering down.
She had never gathered chestnuts.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1911-03-10

And 1t was four weeks later that
they faced each other in the judges
city residence, where young Mr. Spen-
Ger had dropped in with his parent to
call on the father and be introduced
to tho daughter.
'Why-why-" began the young
man, as he stared at the young lady
before him.
"Why-why not?" she replied with
laugh. You didn't hit me with that
club, and you released me and didn't
have me arrested, and even If you
didn't see me home I'm charmed to
meet you"
"Eh, eh? Something here. Billy"
chuckled the father.
Looks like it, Tom, old boy" was
tho reply.
And a long time later, when the
colonel limited to the judge that his
son was going to call on him to ask
very delicate question. the judge
smiled and answered:
About chestnuts? It's an old thing,
but we must have them in the family,
Billy-we must have them"
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1911-03-10

She had never eaten chestnuts gath
cred under her own tree.
Nonsense, my dear--all nonsense"
the father had replied, but she had
had her way just the same.
There had been three frosts, and
now the wind was blowing merrily.
That meant chestnuts would be fall
dne-brown, fat chestnuts to be eaten
IN the spot or taken home and roast
ed.
A hasty breakfast was eaten, and
Miss Viola donned an old dress, hunt
I'D I'D her shabbiest hat, and set of
for the trees with basket on her
arm. Yes, the frost had done It's work
Tbere were heaps and heaps of chest
nuts lying on the ground, and more
nenpering down with every gust.
When there are two big chestnut
trees standing within twenty feet Of
each other, each loaded with fruit, Is
, moor girl to think Of dividing lines?
Ts she to remember that there Is such
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1911-03-10
Thickness.

All measures Of reformation are ef-
fective in exact proportion to their
timeliness; partial decay may be cut
away and cleansed incipient error
corrected; but there is a point at
which corruption can no more be
stayed, nor wandering recalled. 1t
has been the manner of modern phil
anthropy to remain passive until that
precise period, and to leave the sick
to perish, and the foolish to stray,
while it spent itself in frantic exer-
tons to raise the dead, and reform the
dust.---Ruskin.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1911-03-10
To Judue Its Own Needs.

With intelligent guidance the child
can be made the judge of what his
body needs in the amount Of food. II
the child be Enthusiastically - to
chew every mouthful of food thorough
ly, and to swallow it before taking an
other mouthful, and if he is denied any
fluid to drink at meals, then he cam
not overeat, for appetite will be salts
fed before he has swallowed too much.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1911-03-10

America and England and her COLO
MES are the only countries in the
world which have the jury system in
the sense it is understood here. 1t Is
true, however, that throughout Europe
so-called iuries are employed in the
trial Of certain cases, but their func-
tons are limited and perfunctory in
character, their determinations being
dictated by the presiding judge Of the
court. It is their duty merely to hear
the evidence and render the verdict
prescribed by the court.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1911-03-10
The "Yanke@" Lawyer of Hcaragu

One Of the classmates of Presid ent
Taft at Yale is to be the neSt mihis-
ter 20 Washington from Nicaragua.
He Is Senior David Arrellano, Of Gram
ada, one OF the most prominent and
wealthy lawyers Of his country. Senior
Arrellano is known as the Yankee
lawyer of Nicaragua because he Is the
most thoroughly Americanized man in
the country and speaks English with
as great fluency as his native tongue.
He is a man of great stature and
weight and seldom walks when in his
home city. After his graduation at
Yale with Mr.. Taft he took law
course at Harvard University and
spent some time in New York in law
offices.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1911-03-10
The "SixD Senses,

In primary school examination one
of the questions was with regard to
the five senses. One Of the bright pu-
pills handled the subject thus:
THE five senses are: Sneezing, Sob
bling, crying, yawning and coughing.
BY the sixth sense is meant an extra
one which some folks have. This is
snoring. "-Woman's Home Companion.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-09-20
MOVING PICTURES TAKEN.
Mr. Owens, Moving Picture Man. In
the Cify--Strcct Scenes to Be Talk.
on Later.

Mr. Owens, the moving picture
mar arrived in the city Friday morn
ing TO take the moving pictures in
mis- city. He rode over the city with
secretary Smell, of the Chamber cf
commerce and looked over The
ground, with . view To taking the pic
lures later on
II was decided that the picturns
az street scenes would not be taken
now, as the street was not in condi-
Non Tor them. The pictures at the
cotton platform, and cotton scenes on
the s'reet, were also postponed until
some later date, when the moving
picture machine will be brought here
again t. take them
Pictures We're taken at several
places in the surrounding country.
Most Of the day was spent In looking
over the situation.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-09-20
A Good Citizen to Leave Mullins.

Perry Krasnoff Is to leave Mullins
This will be somewhat Of a surprise
to the many friends that he has made
In Mullins during the two and one.
half years that he has been mer-
chandising In this town. His decision
to leave was very sudden. Recently
business called him to Sumter. and
he was so charmed with the town and
the splendid volume Of business
going on there. that he rented a
store house and a dwelling and viii
move there not later than the frs
Of September.
His leaving Mullins is a matter OF
general regret, as we'll as a surprise
to those who have watched his rapid
ly increasing business. Mr.. Krasnofi
came to Mullins some two and one.
half years from Manning. and by
his honest business methods, has
built up an excellent trade and
made many friends. He has ST
excellent family. Indeed, Mrs
Krasnoff often figures In prominent
entertainments In social Mullins
and is a hard worker In any cause
that she enters. His mother-in
law. Mrs. Hilb. and her daughter
Miss Salome, have made their home
with Mr.. and Mrs. Krasnoff ever
since they came here. and these two
will accompany the family to Sum.
ter. Miss Hilb is one Of the fav.
orites Of the younger set Of socia
Mullins. and will be greatly missed
by her associates.
The Enterprise wishes friend
Perry" and his good family all the
good luck possible in their new home
and sincerely regrets TO know that
they are soon TO leave s."--Mullins
Enterprise.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-09-20
BIG REAL ESTATE DEAL.
Mount Zion Parsonage Property Sold
to q. Henley McCutchcn for
$4,000.

A big real estate deal that is of in
terest to a great many Of the people
OF Sumter is that made Thursday at
st. Charles. The parsonage property
belonging to the Mount Zion church
congregation was sold to Mr.. G..
Henley McCutchen CT the ST. Charles
neishborhood for $4,000.
The land was purchased by the
church in 1872. at a time when land
was selling very cheaply in that Sec
ton. and the wisdom Of the purchas-
ers in making the deal was shown
Thursday when the land was sold at
auction. The land was bought In
FOR $1,000. At the time that it was
bought it was supposed to be 500
acres. but surveys since that time
Rave shown that there was not as
much land as was supposed. A recent
survey Of the land has shown 1t to be
44S IA acres. which was the acreage
IL sold for Thursday.
The land was sold at public auc-
ton and there was quite a deal Of
bidding, several persons having come
with the intention Of buying in the
land. If they could get It at what they
thought was cheap. No one knew
that Mr.. McCutchen intended bid
ding on the property until after the
bidding was commenced There was
steady bidding until Mr.. McCutchen
made the bid $4,000. He stated af-
ter he had made the purchase that
he had intended bidding as high as
$4,000 in order to get the place. I'm
modia.cly after the deal was closed
sor1e one made an offer to Mr.. Nc
Cutchen to take the place from him
at $1,000 profit, but this offer was
refused. Some one else offered to
purchase a certain part Of the place
for 500 an acre, but this offer was
also refused.
or TIE total amount of land about
200 acres are in swamp, out Of which
the timber he's been cut, Of the re-
naming acreage 215 are cleared, and
is some Of the riches land TN Lee
county. The tract when originally DUR
chased for me parsonage use was in
Sumter "Cunt:.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-09-20
RUSSIAN PREMIER SHOT.
STOLYPIN SERIOUSLY WOUNDED
WHILE ATTENDING OPERA.
Representatives Of "StrOng Handed
reform" His Life Has Been
Sought at Least Twice Before.

kiev, Russia, Sept. 14.-The Rus
sian premier, p. A. Stolypin, was at
tackled while attending a gala per-
formance at the opera tonight. He
was wounded twice by his assailant
one bullet entered his hand, while
the other penetrated the body, graz
ing the liver and lodging in the spine
1T is reported that the premier's
wounds are mortal.
Emperor Nicholas was present in
the theatre at the time. The premier's
assailant was arrested.
The two bullets were fired from be-
hind by lawyer named Begrof. The
audience tried to lynch the assassin.
Some reports have it that a musician
also was wounded. The minister OF
finance, M. Kokovsoff. was sitting be-
side the premier at the time Of the at
tack
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-09-20
opinion ?" The reply was lost in the
laughter that followed.

opinion?" The reply was lost in the
laughter that followed.
Hoke Smith, Governor of Georgia.
supported the motion. If the de-
cision Of Justice Sanborn becomes
the law Of this country" he said.
then the twilight zone will so broad =
en- that We'll never see daylight again
In the region Of passenger and freight
rates. Once the question Is decided
this way the States railroad COM
mission will be emasculated, and
then We will return to that condition
where the interstate commerce COM
mission will have no control over
Interstate rates and the carriers
can do exactly as they please"
Governor McGovern. Of Wisconsin,
who supported the motion, urged
postponement on the plea Of Cover.
nor Glchrist, but the latter announc-
ed that he supported the sub-measure.
Governor Kitchin then said that ne
wanted no postponement and while
favoring the principle, would op.
pose the motion because he thought
that the action was beyond the con-
ference's scope. The vote showed
that he was alone in the negative.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-09-20
Justice Jones' Chief Danger.

Chief Justice Jones ought ID nnd
IL easy 20 defeat Gov. Biease for re
election. He Is vastly be ter mn
than Blease. But his great da. D.
Will be in the fulsome and i'm cinp.'
ate support Of the chief ans. .,
newspapers who denouuce what .,..y
call "the disgrace OF Bleaseis,n." and
call for the 'redeeming' of the
state. and use other expressions alons
that l'ne. all of which reflect not on
Biease but on the $1,000 voters who
made Blease governor Of Sou n Car
olina. These will not relish being in
suited and. IL pushed too far. may
elect Blease again. as they can do.
Blease was elected governor by an
unusual combination or juxtaposition
OF circumstances. Many who voted
for him are not disposed to do It
, again; but they do not enjoy being
reminded that they brought on the
state the disgrace OF Bleaseism. "
that they have contributed to "hu-
, initiate" South Carolina and all thai
sort % thing.
Chief Justict Jones In not the only
man who can defeat Gov. Blease.
Any good. clean. able man. not a
discredited POLITICAL hack. can do II.
hut II cannot be done by anybody. #
the newspapers OF the State are going
to tprn their batteries Of denunciation
on the people who elected Bleaso.
a little moderation and good sense
on the part OF these newspapers will
he worth many votes to Mr. Jones. 4
continuation of the line some Of them
nave been started will be WORT,
/ many votes TO Blease. e.-SSpartanbure
I Tyurp.H
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-09-20
Keep Your Skin Comfortable and
Your Complexion Clear During the
Hot Weather.

II your skin is kept comfortable
you will be comfortable yourself. If
you or one of your children are be-
ing made miserable by hives prickly
neat rashes or eczema or il you are
worried by pimples. black heads. sun
burn or skin trouble of any kind. we
want you to try Zemo and Zer,o
soap.
We are so anxious to have you use
Zemo and Zemo soap that we offer
yo" a generous sample Of ea.h and
our 32-page booklet How to preserva
the Skin" II you will send five 2c
stanps 30 f. w. Rose Medicine Conn
pany 1892 Oliver Street, st. Louis
Mo, to pay postage or get them 70
day from DeLorme's Pharmacy who
indorse and recommend Zemo and
Aemo soap for all skin troubles
whether it be on infant or grown
person.
We know you will he pleased with
results from the use Of Zemo and Ze-
mo soap. DeLorme's Pharmacy
No. g.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-09-20
THE TRUE TEST.
Tried in Sumtcr. IL Has Stool thc
Test.

The hardest test is the test ,f time
and Doan's Kidney Pills have stood II
well in Sumter. Kidney sufferers ,an
hardly ask for stronger proof than me
following:
c. III. James. 304 Council stree
Sumter, S. c., says: Il had kiduev
trouble and the kidney secrettons
caused me annoyance by passing too
frequently. Backache and sharp pains
across my loins kept me in misery.
and 1 could not rest we'll. In the
morning when | arose my back was
so lame and sore that could hardly
straighten and If l got UP quickly
arter sitting, sharp twinges darted
through me. \ friend told me about
Doan's Kidney Pills and deciding to
give them a trial. got a box at
China's Drug Store, Their use as
directed entirely removed my trouble
and since then my kidneys have been
normal. l consider Doan's kidney
Pills most excellent medicine for the
oack and Kidneys Statement CIV
en- March II. 190S.)
n Lasting Effect.
when MIR. James was interviewed
on Januory 3, 1911, he said: 81 All
Iingly confirm my former endorst.
ment OF Doan's Kidney Pills. for they
made a permanent cure In nv case.
You are welcome to continue the
publication OF my statement"
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-on
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-09-20
MAYOR PUT UNDER ARREST
While Presiding Over Session Of
Council, Head OF Cherokee (Okla.)
Government Pinched.

cherokee. Okla, Sept. 14.-While
presiding over session Of the Cher
okee council last night, Mayor A. J.
Titus was placed under arrest by
United States marshal on charges by
indictment Of Irregularities in connec-
ton with the affairs of the defunct
First National bank Of Cherokee and
the Cherokee Mill and Elevator COM
pany. Titus asserts that the charges
are technical and says he fears moth
ing. He is well known over the
State.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-09-20
\ Great Advantage to Working Men

j. A. Maple, 125 S. 7th St, Steu-
oenvfile, o., says: For years
suffered from weak kidneys and a
severe bladder trouble. I learned Of
foley Kidney Pills and their wonder
fuf cures so I began taking them and
sure enough I had as good results
as any l heard about. My backache
'ert me and to one OF my business.
expressman. that alone is a great ad-
vantage. My kidneys acted free and
normal. and that sved me a lot OF
misery. 1t is now a pleasure to work
wnere 1t used to be q misery. Foley
Kidney Pills have cured me and have
nv highest praise"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-09-20
RED MEN TO CHARLESTON.
Convention at Cleveland Selects
South Carolina City I'm Preference
to Canton, Ohio.

Cleveland. Sept. 13.-The speech
today OF Gov. Blease Of South Caro-
lima delegate to the convention OF
the Order of Red Men, won for
Charleston the decision for the meet
ing place for the convention next
year.
Canton. Ohio. was Charleston's
strongest rival.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-09-20
Man Killed by Train.

News was received here Thursday
morning that Joe Simons, an A. c.
l.. workman. had been killed by the
train that morning sometime. 1t
was stated that Simons was on the
trestle when the train came and II
Knocked him off and killed him In
stantly. The accident occurred at
the trestle over Lnch's River.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-09-20

St Petersburg, Sept. 14.-Alexand-
er Stolypin. political writer Of The
Nevoe Vrema, brother Of the pre-
mier. received telegram from Kiev
stating that a outlet perforated the
premier's lung.
According 10 d'sra ches 70 the
newspapers here the liver was per-
forated and the wound is mortal. Ac-
cording to the same ds!patch. after
the wounded premier WAS removed
from the body Of tho house the aud
ience insisted upor singing the nat
ional anthem.
This is not the first attempt made
against the life Of Premier Stolypin
When governor Of Saratov in 1905
three shots were fired at him. but
without effect. On August 25, 1905,
bomb was thrown while StoIypin.
then premier, was holding a public
reception at his country house on
Aptekarsky island. The premier was
slightly wounded. Thirty-two persons
were killed and a still larger number
wounded, including the premfer's IS
year-old daughter and his 3-year-old
son.
At that time there was a reign Of
terrorism In many parts of Russia.
When Stolypin accepted the pre-
miership in July, 1906. he was per-
fectly conscious Of his danger. He
remarked at the time:
Il have no doubt that attempts will
he made upon my life, but I hope
that order will be restored and sta
bility in Russia before they are sue
cessful"
AS Stolypin outlined the policy of
the government. it was to be one OF
strong handed reform"
He promptly issued circulars to the
provisional authorities. directing
them to spare no effort to prevent dis
'urbances. AS minister Of the inter-
Tor prior to taking over the premier
ship, he was assaiIed in the duma, In
making his first speech, with cries of
murderer" and assassin" when he
defended the alleged Illegal acts of
police officials and provincial COVER
nors in the suppression Of disorder.
The retailiatory steps which he
took against the terrorists and Liber-
ais alike won the detestation Of the
advanced parties and the support of
the administration. "Stolypin's neck
tie" became the synonym for the
hangman's moose throughout Russia.
he ouarrelled frequently with the
duma. and was victorious in his dis
puteJ with that body, owing to the
confidence which the emperor reposed
in him.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-09-20
ViIUERSPOON LAND SOLD.
Trace Of Timber Land Containing 76.
ACrcs Brings S27,oSO.

pursuant to the advertisement OF
Messrs T. B. Fraser. qualified execu-
tor or the estate of Miss NJ II. With
orspoon. bids for 765 acres OF land.
lying on the east side Of the Black
MayesViile. were opened AZ the office
OF T. Il. Fraser, Esq. at noon Friday.
There We're four bids. as follows:
{. NJ Belts and co. 90. s25.23S
farKer Lumber Co.. ... E. 27.oO5
{. 7. Mason and c. G.. Row
i'""'' 80 80. 97,010
{. l.. Osteen. . ~ 27.25O
The bid Of Dr. 9. +. Ostccn being
the highest, the land was allotted 20
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-09-20
WOMAN BURNED TO DEATH.
Body Sent Back to Summerton for
Burial.

Lena Plowden. a negro woman, was
badly burned ON Tuesday at her
home in Summerton as she started
to build fire to cook breakfast. All
OF the woman's clothing were burned
on her and her body was scared all
over.
She was brought to the Sumter
Hospital for treatment. but died soon
after she reached the place. The
body was shipped back to Summer
ton Thursday afternoon for burial.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-09-20
Common Colds Must be Taken Go.
riOuSiy

For unless cured they sap the vi
tality and lower the vital resistance
70 more serious infection. Protect
your children and yourself by the
prompt use Of Foley's Honey and Tar
compound and note its quick and
decisive results. For coughs colds.
Group. whooping cough. bronchitis
ana affections Of the throat and chest
and lungs 1t is an ever ready and
valuable remedy. Sibert's Drug
Store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-09-20

ment crop reports were based on the
best figures obtainable.
We must go back to home gov
ernment," shouted Mr.. Clayton, "and
get up our own information"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-09-20

Night work often causes a
strain en- the eyes If your
eyes are not perfect and able
to stand this strain, see us
and we will prescribe for
you. I h e proper
glasses guaranteed. Gradu-
ate optician in charge of our
optical parlor.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-09-20

a number OF Winthrop College
students came in on the Gibson train
Friday morning, changing trains here
on their way back to Rock Hill
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-09-20

If YOU knew Of the real value OF
''hamber'ain's Liniment for lame
back. soreness OF the muscles. sprafns
and rheumatic pains. you would nay-
or wish 10 be without II. For sole
by all dealers
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-09-20
STATES RIGHTS ISSUE AGAIN.
GOVERNORS RISE IN PROTEST
AGAINST INVASION.

With Judge SanbOrn's Minnesota
Rate Decision as Basis for Protest,
Governors in Conference Decide to
Protest to Supreme Court Of United
States Against Interference of Fed.
eral Courts with Exercise OF State
Authority - Committee Appointed
to File Brief.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-09-20
eonelEsS FIXES COTTON PRICE
RESOLVED THAT FARMERS MUST
HOLD FOR IS CENTS.

Basing Action ON Estimated Crop of
f2,S00, 600 Bales, Convention nj
Montgomery Decides that Farm
ers Gan Get their Own Price
States Asked To Ratify Action -
Watson and Smith Figure Promi-
ncntly--How Crop Is TO be FL
nanced.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-09-20

~ a'1tod nat The Goycro-