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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-04-12
WILL VETO STEVENSON ACE.
Gov. Bleasc Guided b. State Educa
ton Boards Action.
Columbia April 1.-THE 100000

Columbia. April 1.-THE $500, 900
dispensary fund viii rot De distr
ed this year. Late tonight, 10.
ing an al-afternoou and eve
session of the State hoard of ed T.
ton, a unanimous vote was had, ask
ing Governor Blease to veto the Dis
pensary Fun Distribution Act. Gov
ernOr Blease will, in accordance: with
the wishes of the board, veto the
Act.
The Governor has expressed his
ermination to put the question of
/ signing or vetoing the Stevenson Act
up to the board and tonight he pre-
sented tho Act, stating that he
would sign the bill Immediately if
the board so voted. unanimous
vote was then had against the sign
ing OF tine bill and. accordingly, the
Governors veto will be placed on the
measure.
A substitute bill will be drafted by
a subcommittee OF the State board
of education and presented next
year to the General Assembly.
The trouble with the Act as, passed
by the General Assembly, according to
the views Of the board and Governor
Blease, was that no just basis of ap-
portionment could be made under the
terms Of the bill. The Act provided
for the distribution Of a large por-
ton of the money On the enrolment
basis. This could not be done, ac-
| cording to the boards views, and
| some changes Will have to be made
| in the measure to be presented to the
Legislature. 1t was agreed that there
was no way of arriving at the enroll
| ment basis in advance, so there could
be no just distribution on that basis
Gov. Blease naturally was graft
| fled that that his views in the matter
We're sustained, although he had
agreed to do what the board said.
rhc Act provides for the distribu-
tton of tho dispensary fund as fol-
lows:
| Twenty thousand dollars under an
! Act OF the General Assembly; $50, 900
| under the High School Act Of 1909;
$4,000 undrr Il similar Act of 1910;
100000 to the public common schools
ON enrolment basis in 1911; next year.
1872 100000 to the common
schools from the fund. if SO much
| %" Lit over. As the situation now
stands, no money can be distributed
this year.
\ form "r contract and bond for
school books was adopted tonight by
tn" state board of education.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-04-12
IN THE POLICE COURT,
Several Citizens Contributed Towards
the Paving Of tho City Streets.

There were several persons in the
Police Court on Friday when that
court was called to order by the Re-
corder, to be tried for the offense of
riding bicycles on the sidewalks of
the city at forbidden places and there
were a few automobile owners who
were guilty of speeding in their cars.
Those who plead guilty to the
charge Of riding bicycles on forbid
den sidewalks were: Henry Brock,
81; j. c. Prioleau, 50; Joe McFarlan,
$3.50; III. A. Hoyt and w. r. Rembert,
s1.00 each.
Maynard Richarlson and Wilmot
Chandler plead guilty to the charge Of
exceeding the automobile speed limit
in their automobiles and were each
fined $500.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-04-12
IN THE MAGISTRATES COURT.
Case Of George Elliott VS.. Southern
Express Company Heard.

From the Daily Item. April Z.
There was one case heard i'm the
Magistrates court this morning which
consumed about two hours and re-
suited in finding Tor the Defendants
This was the case OF George Elliott
against the Southern Express Com
pany for non-dclivery Of a gallon case
OF corn liquor and valued mt &2.I5
with the payment of the penalty of
500 attached To unpaid claims.
Mr.. G. Capcrs Smith represented
Elliott and Mr.. Mark Reynolds the
defendant. It seems that the liquor
was shipped from Jacksonville, Fla.
but was never delivered to the plain
TIM Judg" Wells aftcr hearing all
"f the "vid"uc" I'm tho case decided i'm
favor Of tn" defendant ms the plaintiff
failed To put up sufficient evidence TO
sustain his claim
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-04-12
THE FERTILIZER TAX.
Sum OF 100000 Will Go 10 Glenn.
sOn--Large Increase Over Last
Year.

Columbia, April S.--Clemson col
lege will this year receive over $780,
600 from the fertilizer tag tax. The
sum Of $227,353.36 has been received
by the school from the tax since the
first Of the year. This means that
over 100000 tons of fertilizers have
been sold to the South Carolina farm
ers for this years crop. There is
tax OF 25 cents a ton. To this
date last year the sum Of $2O2,416
mad been received from the tax. The
total amount received from the tax
last year was $24O,O9S.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-04-12
SnXed His Mnthrr'S IiIc

-Four doctors had given me up"
writes Mrs. Laura Gaines, of Avoca,
La, "and my children and all my
friends Were looking for me to die.
whom my son in9istcd that | use
Electric Hittcrs. ] did so. and they
have done me a world Of good. | will
SlWayS praise them" Electric Bit
t"rs IS a priceless blessing to women
troubled with fainting and dizzy
spells, hackache headache, weakness.
debility custiprtion or Kidney dis
orders. Is" them and gain new
health. They're guaranteed to salts
~ or money refunded. only SOC. at
Sihcrt'S Drug store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-04-12
Death Of Mr.. Walter h. Green.

Mr.. w. E. Green Of St. Charles,
died on March 29, 1911. at his
home In st. Charles. He was In
bad health for long time but was
confined to his home only about
seven weeks. For a long time he
was postmaster at ST. Charles and
was an honored and respected eiti-
zen.
He was 81 years old and his death
has saddened the community in
which he gave the lest of his SER
vice.
The funeral services were con-
Quoted at the home by Rev. w. J
Mckay. assisted by Rev. ID. NJ. Clark
and his body laid to rest at old Mr.
Zion.-Bishopyille Nindicator.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-04-12
HOM,S TllISo

We offer one Hundred Dollars Re-
ward for any case ot Catarrh that
cannot De- cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure.
r. J. CHEZ EY & co, Toledo. O.
We. the undersigned. have known
r. j. Cheney for the last l. ) years. and
believe him perfectly honorable in oil
business transactions and financially
able to cGrry out any obligations
made hy his firm
WALDlNG, KI\%AN & MNItVIN,
Wholesale Druggists. TOled~ o.
Halls Ca-arrh cure Ia taken Inter
nally. acting directly upon the blood
ana mucous surfaces OF the system
Testimonials sent free. Price IS cents
per bottle. sold by an Druggists
Take Halls Family Pills for cousti-
patton.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-04-12
HACKMEN HAVE CLEANUP DAY.
Hackmen OF the City Proud OF the
Showing Put Up by Them as u
Whole.

The hackmen Of the city are very
proud OF the fact that their body puts
up very presentable appearance and
one upon which they can be con-
graduated. They have all secured
their licenses, have posted the nec-
essary cards in their hacks and have
decided in every way to more close
ly observe the city ordinances and get
in less trouble.
Ii is true that they have at times
given various policemen trouble but
that is all a thing OF the past for
now they have decided to show them
selves off as an orderly body ready
for business and willing to accommo-
date. The reason Of this remarkable
change is that the city hackmen have
decided to observe cleanup day and
have already put their hacks In shape
for It. They have at last come to the
realization that the best kept hacks
and the most obliging hackman set
the most money and 80 all Of them
have decided to adopt a new method
Of soliciting business. spirit we'll in
keeping with that which recently
caused the reorganization Of the
Chamber Of Commerce and set on
foot the movement Of the Civic
League for more beautiful yards In
the city.
Ii Is true. also. that a number Of
the hackmen were tired Of turning
over to the city the major portion Of
their proceeds for they began to
realize that they were losing the
money spent on fines and they de-
cided to stop It, The hacks are in
general much cleaner than ever be-
bore. the horses are on the whole in
better condition, and the hackmn
are Of the opinion that 1t is best to
observe city ordinances.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-04-12
DELEGATES TO CONVENTION.
Alternates to Re Appointed by Presi-
dent OF Post G. T. II. A.

Post G. OF the local Travellers Pro-
tective Association will send a good
number of delegates to the State con-
vention which meets in Greenwood
sometime in May and 1t is probable
that these degelates will have consid-
cradle to say at the meeting concern
ing the election of their candi-
date Mr.. J. G. Lanham, OF summer
ton, as president OF the State associa-
tion for the ensuing year.
Post @. has always sent a. large
number Of representatives to the
State conventions and last year 1t
sent the largest number in its his
tory. This year the number of dele
gates will be just about as large as
II was last year. Alternates will be
appointed by the president Of the or
ganization, Mr.. p. o. Leak, in case
some Of the delegates elected find at
the last minute that they are unable
to go. The delegates are: j. C. Lam
ham. L. /. Parrott. w. b. Boyle, j. w.
McKeiver. II. l.. Scarborough, L. d.
Nettles. w. M. Clark, j. III. Guthrie,
w. X. Philips. ]. E. Anderson, p. O..
Leak AMI c. B. Yeadon.
Post @. which has headquarters
here. has a great many members who
do not have headquarters here In
Sumter. There are several members
from Georgetown. several ffonI Kings
tree. and others from towns through
out that section of the State. All Of
the members are taking a lively in
terest I'm the Post and have gotten
down to work for their candidate
whom they are very much interested
In seeing come out on top at the
State convention.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-04-12
The Sound Sleep of Good Health

Cannot be Overestimated and any
allment that prevents it is a menace
to health. j. 1" Southers, Eau Claire.
Wis, says: Il have been unable to
sleep soundly nights, because Of pains
across my back and soreness Of my
Kidneys. My appetite was very poor
and my general condition was much
run down. / have been taking Fo-
ley Kidney Pills but short time and
now sleep as sound as a rock, my
general condition is greatly improv-
ed, and l know that Foley Kidney
III Is have cured me-" w. w. Sibart.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-04-12
Spring Festival.

An interesting feature Of the
Spring Festival to be given the first
week in May, by the Civic League of
Sumter is the May Pole Dance.
The student of English history will
remember the story of this early
spring happening. This is the first
opportunity the people Of Sumter
have had to witness this beautiful
dance and it is with pride that the
Civic League announces this as a
part Of their festival.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-04-12
NEW EQUIPMENT ORDERED.
Coast Line to Secure Additional Lo-
cOmotives and Cars.

That the Atlantic Coast Line in
tends to keep in front ranks Of
Southern railways is indicated by a
large order which has been sent ont
70 the shops for additional cars and
locomotives. There IL no doubt, bl9t
that the Coast Line Sntcnds to keem
right on improving as lines anu
equipment, or that it is preparing tn
handle the increase i'm traffic. both
passenger and freight, which is ex-
pccted to follow the completion Of
the work on the double. track In this
section.
The additional equipment ordered
Is as follows: FifteeII Pacific type
passenger engines, 20 large freight
engines. 25 passenger coaches, four
combination mail and express cars,
r.400 box cars, so phosphate cars, so
ballast cars. 20 caboose' cars.
All of this equipment will be de-
livered some time during the sum-
~ r, and the Coast Line will be able
to handle with ease whatever traffic
it receives.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-04-12
A Reliable Medicine-Not a Narcoti

Mrs. F. Marti, St. Joe, Mich. says:
"Our little boy contracted a severe
bronchial trouble and as the doctors
medicine did not cure him, I gave
him Foley's Honey and Tar Com
pound in which 1 have great faith. 1t
cured the cough as we'll as the chok-
ing and gagging spells, and he got
we'll in a short time. Foley's Honey
and Tar Compound has many times
saved us much trouble and we are
never without 1t in the house." w.
w. Sibert
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-04-12
JOKES ABOUT HIS "PROVERTY. !"
Gaynor, Late Convict, Enjoying Life
in Fine Home.

Syracuse. N. Y, April Cool. John
f. Gaynor. who was released from
the Federal prison at Atlanta March
"a. after serving a sentence Of four
years for defrauding the Government
on the Savannah harbor improve
ment contract, arrived here last even
Ing, after an absence of ten years.
Today he appeared in excellent
spirits, although suffering from To-
comotor ataxia. Seated In his hand
somely furnished home, he jokes
about his poverty"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-04-12
Never Out Of Work.

The busiest little things ever made
are DR.. Kings New Life Pills. Ev-
cry pill a sugar coated gIobule Of
health, that changes weakness into
strength, languor into energy, brain
fag into mental power; curing con-
stipaton, headache, chills, dyspepsia,
malaria. Only 25c. at Sibert's Drug
Store
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-04-12

The United States Court is consid-
ering a case in which it is called up
on to decide the question: What is
a widow" The court will be pretty
apt to decide that a widow is a dang
erOus rival for a girl
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-04-12

Even President Diaz realizes that
the time has come when Mexico must
get rid Of some Of it's Joseph G. Cam
nons.-Kansas City Star.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-04-12

Foley Kidney Pills contain In con-
centrated form ingredients Of estab-
lished therapeutic value for the re-
lief and cure Of ell kidney and blad-
der ailments. Foley Kidney Pills are
antiseptic. tonic and restorative. Re-
fuse substitutes w. w. Sibert.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-04-12
PORTER BOYS WIN.
Second Game Will BE Played This
Afternoon at 4:15.

The baseball game Friday afternoon
was not a success for the Sumter
high school baseball team. The game
resulted in score Of 33 to in ia
vor Of the Porter Military Academy
team.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-04-12

II Is true South Carolina has her
Blcase. bu, every state las its hlam-
cd Legislaturc.--Wlmluaton star.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-04-12

1t might be better II all prohibition
lists would be satisfied to have a dry
time.-Wilmington Star.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-04-12

Folcy's Honey ana Tlr Compound
IS n safe and effective medicine FOR
children asa II docs not contain opi-
tf.. r- Na~n',i drugs Tho Genuine
Fo'., iIorey and Tar C'wu.au1 70
Evening journal., 1911-12-16
STATE MUM
TODAY ON The
MERRITT CASE
Deputy Attorney General Only
Admits That He Has
Statements
POLICE GET SECOND
WOMAN As WITNESS

Beyond admitting that he had
statements from Martin Watson and
Reba Turner, colored. who are held
without bail in connection with the
alleged murder of George II. Merritt.
last March, Deputy Attorney General
Wolcott refuses to discuss the ques-
ton. The vital points in these state
ments, as learned from another
source. however, were printed in yes
terday's issue of THE EVENING
JOURNAL. They are that Watson
admits striking Merritt, but only with
his fist, knocking him down, while the
woman, it is said, made the statement
that Watson used "a club, which was
burned when they learned that Merritt
had died in the hallway Of the Wal
nut Hall, Ninth and Walnut Streets
where the assault occurred. Mr.
Wolcott said he would give out nc
information on any criminal case he
has to prosecute.
The third person taken into custody
i'm the case was Cadelia Brown. col
ored She is a witness only, but as
she promised TO remain in the city
she was released. She is alleged q
have been with Watson and the
Turner woman when the assault on
Merritt occurred.
Evening journal., 1911-12-16
GAS ASWORKERS
THREATEN A
BIG STRIKE
New York Faces a Remark
able Situation, Unless
Company Gives in
MEETING OF UNION WAS
FOLLOWED BY A RIOT
BY The United Press.


NEW YORK, Dec. 16-New York to-
day is facing one Of the most remark
able strikes in its history-the walk
out of $4,000 gas workers and the
consequent shutting down, next Tues
day night, of the gas supply in the en-
tire greater city.
The problems that would face the
city in such an event would be COM
plex. Hundreds Of streets in New
York ere lighted by gas-and thieves
might reap a harvest in the darkness.
Nearly every meal prepared IN New
York is cooked by gas in homes, no
tells and restaurants. Countless num-
bers of houses and stores use gas for
lighting purpoes.
The gas workers today are firm that
unless President George b. COrtelyOu
of the Consolidated Gas Company
consents to entertain their demands
they will walk out Tuesday.
The Gas Workers Union claims thaI
the Consolidated. as the holding com
pany for subsidiary companies, is do
/ ing all in its power 10 break up th'
union.
Last nights meeting Of the unior
in which the ultimatum TO the com
pany was framed. resulted in a ire'
for all riot, i'm which police reses'e'
/ had to be called Organizer CalviI
/ Wyatt, of the American Federation
of Labor was hit in the head with
flying chair
Evening journal., 1911-12-16
VERDICT KEPT
FROM STOKES
Shooting Girls Free, But Have
No Plan for the
Future
BY The United Press.


NEW YORK, Dec. 16.-W, Il. ID.
Stokes, millionaire hotel proprietor,
recovering from an operation, does not
know yet that Lillian Graham and
Ethel Conrad are free, acquitted late
yesterday by a jury which tried them
for shooting him in the legs in their
apa tmonts
The verdict oi not guilty was re-
turned in the thfonged, solemnly silent
court room at Sis o'clock yesterday
afternoon, precisely one hour after the
jurors had retired to the jury room
Four ballots were taken. The first
three found eleven jurors stanch for
acquittal Juror No. 8, Garlic r. Wag-
ner, of No. 1925 Seventh avenue. fav-
ored conviction until it seemed obvious
10 him that perseverance would bring
at best a disagreement.
Although Stokes Is said 10 be resting
easily today, his physicians do not
permit him 10 discuss the case, fearing
the effects If he is told that the girls
have been vindicated by the jury.
Neither Miss Graham nor Miss Con-
rad today would discuss their plans
for the future, though IL Is expected
Miss Graham will sail at once for
Europe with her sister Mrs. Stella
Singleton Both the young women have
recovered from the fits of hysteria
which seized them when the jury
verdict was returned
Evening journal., 1911-12-16
DRAW JURIES
FOR COURT WORK
Commissioners Make Up
Three Panels, Including
Grand Body

Jury Commissioners l.. Scott Town
send and John Nivin were busy yes
terday afternoon. First they drew
the grand jury for the year 1912. to
report at the January term, which
convenes on January 2. and later
drew the jury for service at the first
two weeks OF January court. as well
as for service In oyer and Tcrminel
Court.
The Grand Juriors follow:
First Representative District
Thomas Reardon
Second-Charles H. Grantland.
Third-Bcniamin Campbell and
Lewis P Bush
William X. Grant and
Joseph Jackson Peirce.
Fifth-Iames J. English.
Sixth-Wills Passmore and W. Har-
old Smith.
Seventh-Irenee DUPONT and FRANK
j. G. Hobson.
Eighth-Robert NJ Walker an,
Richard c. Buckingham
Ninth-Joseph II. Hossinger ans
Samuel W. Pierson.
Tenth-James NJ. Wise aud Jane;
| w Denning.
Eleventh-Harry c. Ellison
Twelfth-lohn w. Carrow, Jr., ant
| Henry Cleaver.
Daniel Corbit.
Winfield Lattomus ant
! Continued on Second Page)
Evening journal., 1911-12-16
FIGHT BREAKS
OUT WHEN new
LODCER APPEARS

The hospitality shown by John Cum
ningham, a boarder at the lone Of
Mrs. Mary E. Kirkley. No. 4l4 Lom-
bard street, in taking John Garvey
lhere for lodging, resulted in "A free
for-all-fght in the house Wednesday
Aight. and an airing of the trouble ip
City Court this morning. Mrs. Kirk
ley was arraigned on the charge OF
keeping a disorderly house. which she
denied.
Mrs. Ella Shields who lives next
door to the house. said that last
month while her husband was erious-
Iy i'll. she requested the people in
the house to make less noise, and
was cursed. Mrs. Shields said that
young men and women gathered III
the yard and smoked cigarettes and
talked loudly.
Patrolman McGillion said he had
received many complaints about the
house and Officers Robinson and Nir-
den told of going there on Wednesday
night and seeing a hatless aud -Oat'
less man put out
Cunningham when called, said h'
was the cause Of the trouble, and ad
mitted that he was the cOatless one
who was elected The charge wai
held up, Judge Cochran warning Mrs
Kirkley to be careful in the future
Evening journal., 1911-12-16
CITY JUDGE
UPSETS The
PAVING LAW
Ordinance Requiring Cement
Sidewalks is Held Arbi-
trary and DlsCrlminatlvs
CONNELLY ACQUITTED
OF CHARGE AGAINST HIM

William NJ Connolly, the Eleventh
ward contractor, who was charged
with violating a resolution of he
Street and Sewer Department in lay
ing a brick pavement, was dismissed
by Judge Cochran this morning. Mr..
Connolly argued his own case i'm court
a few weeks ago. Judge Cochran
handed down a decision setting ASIDE
tho resolution of the department that
all sidewalks except those aid in
front of lots should be paved with
Portland cement as arbitrary and dis
criminative in character. The leci-
sion follows:
THE defendant. William NJ. Con
nelly, was arrested on the charge of
laying down a brick pavement, in the
city of Wilmington. in front of a
dwelling house, or dwelling houses
"A resolution passed by the Street
and Sewer Department requires all
street pavements to be Of Portland
cement concrete, except as TO pave
ments in front of lots. The defendant
claimed that the resolution is void
and gave various reasons for his con-
tention II is we'll settled that an or
dinance or a resolution to be valid,
must. among other things be reason
able. If it be unreasonable IL is void.
and il is for the court to decide upon
this question. The law is as fol-
lows:
Whenever an ordinance appears to
he unreasonable or oppressive It may
be declared void The question of un-
reasonableness is to be decided by the
court. and on the facts of each spe-
cial case II Am. & Eng Encyc Law.
P24S.
This resolution is what is known
as an Improvement resolution or or
/ dinance. and the law as to the same is
as above ! quote from McQuillin on
! Municipal Ordinances. Sec. $50 p. S51
" Improvement ordinances must be
| reasonable. The rule elsewhere an.
! nounced and explained that al ordi
nances must he reasonable. is offer
applied i'm testing tho validity Of i'm.
provement ordinances. Considering
| all the circumstances courts having
the authority to determine whether a
particular power has been reasonably
exercised. may declare improveme MI
| ordinances void for unreasonableness
notwithstanding the broad discretion
usually conceded TO be vested in th,
municipal authorities
"A good brick pavement properly
laid down. is as good as anything one
can obtain for n sidewalk A side
walk of Portland cement concrete il
expensive. being a hardship on poo
persons and those of moderate means
besides being dangerous in wet auC
slippery weather.
at seems to the court that the reso
, lution is arbitrary and discriminativ,
b in character, and most unreasonable
5 For the above reasons the court con
? siders that the resolution is void. Th'
] case is therefore dismissed"