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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-11-10
GOOD ROADS URGED
BY JEFF DAVIS JURY

HAZLEHURsT. Ca, Nov. SIN the
recent report of the grand jury of Jeis
Davis county strong Recommendations
were made for better roads. The jury
appointed a road commissioners to work
in conjunction with the ordinary and
suggested many improvements which
win probably he made IN the near future.
The people OF the county are now seri-
ously considering the question of voting
big bond issue for road Improvement
purposes.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-11-10
SHOOTS mis- BROTHER;
TELLS HIM GOODBYE

KNOXVILLE, Tenn, Nov. SIN a row
at Straight Fork, Tenn, Tuesday, Nell
son Lowe was shot by his brother, two
bullets infiicting wounds from which ne
died last night in local hospital while
an operation was being performed. &
Seeing that he had fatally wounded
Nelson, the brother is said to have said
good-by to him, adding that he, too,
would soon be dead.
He left the scene at once, going in the
direction of the mountains. Straight
Fork is inaccessible from a wire stand
point and even the name of the brother
who did the shooting could not be learn
ed
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-11-10
SEAMAN DIES BETWEEN JAWS
OF MONSTER MAN-EATING SHARK

from between the ship and the lighter of
lumber with the body of the man clamp
ed between it's jaws, the head and shout
ders protruding from one side OF ITS
mouth and the legs from the other.
For moment the shark remained on
the surface, then sank to arise mo-
ment later with only the head In sight,
the remainder of the body apparently
having been swallowed The shark re-
NAMED on the surface the second time
for nearly minute and then was seen
no more. One OF the watchers tainted
from the spectacle.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-11-10
Guilty of Robbery

ROME, Ga, Nov. sTHarry Osborn and
Dick McGovern. two young men formerly
with a circus, yesterday pleaded guilty
in the superior court to entering the store
of j. B. Porter, at Silver Creek, and were
sentenced to two years IN the chaingang
The store was also in the postoffice
which they robbed too, and as soon as
they serve out their sentences, they will
be arraigned in federal court.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-11-10

PENSACOLA. Fla, Nov. s-Death be-
tween the jaws OF monster rnan-eating
shark was the fate OF Jules Antoine, an
aged seaman. in the hapbor here yester-
day afternoon The gruesoms. sight was
witnessed BY 1he-screw of the British
steamer Aldergate, ION wfioha Antoine was
employed as watchman, and by half
hundred baymen engaged in loading
the vessel with lumber.
Antoine evidently had fallen overheard
by accident, for the first seen OF him
was when the shark swan Ieisurely out
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-11-10
HANDS SON WATCH,
THEN KILLS HIMSELF

SAN ANTONIO. Tex. Nov. s.--Hand-
ing his 1o-year-old son his watch and a
small sum Of money, Regimental Quar-
termaster Sergeant Colgan. 18th cavalry.
waited until the lad stepped outside his
tent. then shot himself through the head
with a pistol and died instantly here
today. s..~-s
Mrs. Colgan had gone to Fort Qgle-
thorpe, Ca, where the regiment has
been ordered. No reason is apparent
for Colgan's killing himself. @
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-11-10
BERRY SCHOOL NAMES
THOMAS AS SECRETARY

ROME. Ca, Nov s.-The Berry school,
the. famous Institution for industrial edu-
cation. announces today the appointment
of James S. Thomas as field secretary.
To accept this position Mr.. Thomas re-
signed his place as educational secretary
with the Southern Commercial congress,
and prior to that was state school exam
liner in Virginia. 20 &
Mr. Thomas duties will be to present
the work of the school to the people of
the south through the press and in per-
son. s. -.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-11-10
SUNDAY Schools Meet

KNOXVILLE. Tenn, Nov. ga con-
vention of the American Sunday School
Missionary union assembled here last
night to be IN session several days. The
convention win hear reports and dis
cuss ways and means of the work of Sum
day school missionaries in the mountain
and rurar regions of this section of the
south. A number of church workers from
the north and east are in attendance.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-11-10
RAIL WAY TELEGRAPHERS
ARE GRANTED INCREASE

WASHINGTON. Nov. Am increase
in wages approximating 6 per cent. re-
duced working hours and the sharing of
a lump sum OF $1,000. have been granted
the Baltimore and Ohio and the Balti-
more and Ohio Southwestern railways
telegraphers. An agreement was reach
ed with through the mediation under the
Erdman act of Judge Knapp. OF the
commerce court. and Labor commissio-
er Neill
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-11-10
COOKING FOR WOMEN
: ExHAUSTS R0ME'S GAS

ROME Ca Nov yS-Rome suffered
from a gas famine last night with not
enough gas 10 operate lights and stoves.
ard inQuiry developed the answer that
scarcity was due to the convention OF
the woman's Baptist Mission union here.
-Four hundred women delegates are be-
ing entertained in the homes OF Rome
people, and the extra cooking that is
being done, exhausted the reserve supply
Of gas.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-11-10
BUILDINGS ARE
ERECTED AT JESUP

JESUP, Ca, Nov. S.-Jesup is expert
encing a remarkable building boom at
this time. A number of dwelling houses
aren ow being built, and many more are
contemplated for the early future.
Two brick buildings, one to be used
as a restaurant, and the other one as a
lodging house, have just been completed.
A number of stores are also being built
and building activity in all sections of
the city is the, greatest in the towns
history. $50 see
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-11-10
CHINESE MINISTER
. JOINS REBEL FORCES

SHANGHAI, Nov. 7.-Dr. WI Ting
Fang, at one time Chinese minister to the
United States, in statement made to
the Associated Press today, announces
that he has Joined the movement to es-
tablish a Republican government in
China.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-11-10

II you want KELLEY from al paIn-a CURE
instead OF constant danger-strength instead OF
weakness-n you want to be rid OF the old.
unscientific and uncomfortable Leg-strap ap-
pliance and Spring Trusses-send today for
our FREE Book Of Advice. II. took US 40
years TO learn the facts II contains.' and tells
you Just how the CIuthe Self Massaging Pad
STRENGTHENS the weakened muscles, HOLDS
with ease and CURES Rupture. Waterproof,
durable. hygienic; sent under Guarantee Trial.
Remember-NO body-spring. NO plaster. NO
Book and 1900 Public Endorsements. Just
address
Boa s7-CIUTHE co.. Ias z. asrd St. N. X.
City i - II
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-11-10
Mercer Fund Grows

MACON, Ca, Nov. S.-The Mercer sub
scription. fund is daily growing toward
the $4,000 goal. So far the various APP
pointed COMMITTEES have succeeded in
raising $4,000 s
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-11-10
Newspaper Man Dies

DULUTH, Mimi, NOV. S.-AdeIay
Wood, a pioneer newspaperman who
started 80 newspapers in the north
west. died here last might aged Sc years.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-11-10
great Testimonials FARMERS who
PrOfably Lack of space fobds than give belO

Milo Andrews St. Petersburg, Fla, August, 1911:
Find Il to be valusble book and heartily recon-
mend it to all who are tilIing the soil.
Joe steiger, Runge. Texas, August 1911.
cts valuable reading and book every farmer
should have" s.a>, ..t.
il. D. Powell. Canton, Ala, August, 1911.
In reply to your letter viii say the big farm book
Is book that Is needed in every home; when, my
neighbors have sick COW or horse they come to
get my farm book. It is worth many times its
: cost the farmer
F. p. Christopher Sycamore, Ala, August. 1911:
value Tilng the Soil for Profit and Pleasure
very highly 1t has information all through il that
every farmer should know. Would not part with
the copy own"
b. r. Powell. Meteaife, Ca. August a, 1911:
Il hnd much valuable information from the book
'Tiiling the Soil for Profit and Pleasure / think
the book worth twice its selling price TO any in
srestsd N farming fruisgrewing and steek-rais'
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-11-10
Mhiskey Costs Only
12c. a Gallon.

A Kansas City man Has Published a
Book, Giving the Formula by Which
the whiskey Trust Makes Their
SIS Per Gallon whiskey For
only lac Per Gallon. -..
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-11-10

usr OF THE IMPROVED Farm MACHINERY
iunnicut b. Editor the SOutssn csuvAsor AuA
DEPARTMENT 81 !
Edited 81 y o. Adams, D. MsssAa, Ga %
DEPARTMENT
A. NJ rnymoto0
Pytsehn Institutes vstena q The Aaeaaa
tnsius
J. c. curysr Asst supt Man
hate Milan, q the Hinnesota Hersenan
DEPARTMENT
Thoa hnnfoTd
Ala Also BY p Conner " NJ Alabama impairment
saion, Vnontown. Ala
pEpARTNENT--
Association parnan snd Animal HneandmAa SeofA
Station Experiment. Ga
ENEMIES FARM Edited BY j. C. Adams D. T. hessAA "a
INSECT DEPARTMENT
station Raleigh North Carolina
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-11-10
:snsnl.t llsa nj, ssa BssE.

Some Agricultural books have been
sold In the South, but they were writes
by Northern men, published BY north
ern houses, and have not been adapted
TO our needs. These books are ell right
for the sections they were written for.
but they win not do here. We are not
90 foolish as to believe that you can take
Q book, and just read 1t and make anex
eeIlent crop Of corn, wheat or cotton
But We. do believe, and our experience
backs us up in the belief, that there are
many valuable suggestions in books that
viii be Of ineaIculable benefit to the far
mer. What Is true Of farming Is true
ofotheF professions. The physician whom
yen call into your home cannot rely ON
his medical books altogether, but he must
use sense and Judgment. Just 30 with
The farmer. You cannot farm with books
alone. but BY using the suggestions as
given in books that are suited TO this
country, with good common sense yOuca
have better success than without them.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-11-10
inns is Books by the following Distinguished EditOrs


Edir Eaner
Associatn Atlanta o. and Wolf Member hiossi
Member North Caon aPouluy Aaticn
Poultry Fosyh County Fair winston al4 cen
DEPARTMENT
a william Lea Marietta Ca
.
Editor Southern RurAis Atlanta
Il oARpEN DEPARTMENT u =
byF Ansa
DEPARTMENT Revised By p Bereknans Augusta Ga
DEPARTMENT
Seednan Member Southern
Atlanta
FERTLIzER DEPARTMENT
BY ProfW
Botany Hschaaicai EorerH
IN
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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-04-05
RACE WAR IN DELAWARE.
MOB OF ARMED NEGROES FIRES
AT WHITES.
White BOY Fatally Wounded and
Number Of Other COmbatants Less
Seriously Hurt.

Laurel, Del, April 2.-About 10
o'clock Saturday a mob Of armed
negroes swooped down upon a crowd
OF spectators in the main thorough
rare OF the town ant. fired volley
OF bullets and buckshot into the
crowd. Orem Stockley, Is years old,
son OF farmer living near Laurel,
fell to the ground, shot through the
head. He was taken to a hospital
In Salisbury, where he died today.
George Hudson, SO years of age, a
white man Of Bethel, was shot in the
leg, necessitating amputation, and
John Thompson, a white barber, was
shot in both legs. Other white men
received minor injuries. 1t is known
that several negroes were injured but
they can not De located.
Officers were unable to cope with
the mob and there was a fierce strug-
gle between the two races until 8
o'clock this morning. Windows were
shattered and the exterior Of build
ings were greatly damaged.
Today. when it was learned that
young Stolkley had died a number of
white men armed themselves, and
with the chief Of police and other
officers entered the colorel section and
raided the headquarters Of the negro
rioters. Three men alleged to be the
ringleaders were arrested and taken
to the Sussex county Jail.
Earl Richards, n 15-year-old white
boy, stole his fathers revolver AMI
captured George Wright, a negro, for
whom the authorities have been look
ing for over a year.
Richards compelled the negro to
hold up his hands until the officers
arrived. Wright is said to be wanted
in Virginia for the alleged murder of
white boy.
Officers are endeavoring to appre-
hend the negro who fired the fatal
shot at young Stockley. Open threats
have been made of lynching when
bs 4 tcsught
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-04-05
HAMPTON AVENUE BLOCKED.
Negroes Crowd Sidewalk SO That II
Is Impossible for Persons to Pass.

Every Saturday afternoon crowds
OF negroes stop on the Hampton ave-
nue. sidewalk between Main and Sum-
ter streets and it is almost impos-
sible for people to pass down or up
that street.
The chief lettering place Of the ne
groes is near Main street in front Of
the restaurants which are kept on
Hampton avenue by their colored
friends. OF course, there is a good
business going on in the restaurants
and in the shoe shop but not sufficient
to keep the street in front Of the
shops packed as it always is on Satur-
day afternoons.
White men who come down that
street have to shove and push the
negroes out of Their way and even
thus they have hard time to get
through because Of the jam and oc-
casionally the husky young darkies
take it as a personal affront when
unceremoniously, or politely, pushed
out of the way Of the would-be pass
er. Ladies have much harder
time of it. If they keep on the side
walk-which they usually do not do
they are pushed and jostled by the
negroes who are intent on the con-
versation that they are CARRYING on
and do not care if they are in the way
of ladies who wish to pass. However.
the ladies usually do not try to pass
through the crowd of negroes. they go
around the block-if they think of
what they will have to pass through
Or they take to the middle of the
street, which is not a very safe place
for them to walk because of the We
hicles which are constantly passing.
OF course, most of the negroes are
from the country, but most Of them
are sufficiently acquainted with city
ways to know that they should not
stop on the sidewalk long enough and
in such numbers as to block it en-
tirClY as they do.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-04-05
JAS. \. TILLMAN DEAD.
FORMER LIEUTENANT COVER
NOR SUUCCOMBS TO DIS
EASE,
End Came at Ashcville Saturday
Night in Presence of Physician and
Nurse-Preceded by Sudden Col
lapse.

Asheville, N. c.. April 1.--With only
his physician and young nurse with
him at the end, Col. James II. Till
man at one time Lieutenant Governor
Of South Carolina, died here tonight
at 9:45. The end came very sud-
denly. He had been here for his
health for the past six months, and
Of late had improved.
A few days ago he became VERSE;
Late this afternoon he became very
weak and suffered collapse, the end
following almost Immediately. For
several years Col. Tillman was q
prominent figure in the political af-
fairs Of South Carolina. He was q
nephew of United States Senator B.
r. Tillman.
In 1903. following editorial criticism
In the Columbia State, he shot and
killed on the streets of Columbia, the
editor Of that paper. N. G. Gonzales
A jury later acquitted him Of the
charge of the murder.
The body will be sent to the old
Tillman home. Edgefeld, s. c., for
burial.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-04-05

HcT Jdpn Nlurruy OF Presbyterian
sfi-~ion a T~i Nan Fu Injured
AssAnstts Arrested.

Shanghai. April 2.-The Rev. John
Murray. fof the American Presbyte-
rian mlshion at Ts Nan Flu was at
tackled Py Chinese on March rs. II
miles north of that place. He was
badly injured about the head and
body. and was brought back to the
mission by government escort. lie
Is now considered out OF danger.
An absurd report had been circu-
lated among the Chinese that Mr..
Murray had stolen child and some
cf them set lpon him while. ne was
engaged In making pastoral visits. His
assailants are under arrest. and the
Chinese officials are displaying the
utmost sollcitude for his recovery.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-04-05
P0ST0FF|CE SITE SELECTED.
LOT AT CORNER OF GERVAIS
AND SUMTER STREETS.
Chas. ID. Hills Gives Reasons Tor Max
Ing His Choice - Details of the
Plans.

Columbia, April News was re-
ceived in Columbia yesterday of the
purchase, for $4,000, of the lot $50
by ITO feet, at the corner of Gervais
and Sumter streets, for the proposed
new postofice building. The an
nouncement was made by Chas. D.
Hills, now secretary to President
Taft, but at the time of the advertise
ment for bids, assistant secretary o.
treasury.
The site was purchased fror "
liam Weston, Henry Horlbeck. o..
c. Lott, B. G. Legare and T. v.
Michael, the options being obtained
through Drs. Weston and Horlbeck.
Several months ago the lot on the
corner, formerly occupied by negro
church, and the lot adjoining, used
as a parsonage, were secured by DR..
Weston and others interested. and
later, when it became known that
the government had appropriated
$4,000 for the postoffice site, options
were secured on surrounding prop
erty. About $4,000 will be paid for
the Legare property, the same amount
for the ' oft property, and the amount
to be given DR.. Michael has not yet
been made known, but his residence
will probably be moved to the opposite
side Of Sumter street and he will
retain control of a strip of land
about 20 feet wide.
This means that the government
will at once make arrangements for
the erection Of a postoffice costing
about 100000, and that the present
building will be used for other gov
ernmental purposes. This has been
agitated for some time, but last year
the appropriation for the purchase Of
site was the first step taken toward
carrying out the recommendations Of
the government officials who have
noted the crowded condition of the
building. The plans for the new
building will not be completed until
an additionall-sppcoft iatien is made.
but the selection Of the site gives gem
eral satisfaction.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-04-05
CARNEGIE GIVES TO WOTFORD
Steel Magnatc Increases EndOw-
mcnt Fund by $4,000.

Spartanburg, April DR. Henry
Nelson Snyder, president Of Wofford
COLLEGE" received tonight a check
from Andrew Carnegie, former steel
magnato. for $4,000. This check
comes rs an answer To- Icttcr writ
ten by pr. Snyder to- Mr. Carnegie. in
which he asked aid for Wofrord coll
lego. The rich philauthroriSt sent
no message with tho check. and Dr
SNYDER said that he treated tn, mate
ter os purely ID business au-..I.u.
The gift brings the permanent one
d""mcnt fund of WouprG r.''.-. up
To- 100000, "uc-haI, or which has
been raised within tn, last rv. years.
Tn" incom" derived from Investments
IS used t" support tho COLLEGE. an6 thc
principal is no; to Joe spent. The col
lego seeks to create a permanent en-
dowmcnt fund Of S&00OOO
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-04-05
COUNTY TEACHERS MEET.
interesting Addresses ON South Caro-
lima NOvelists by DIR. G.. A. Wau-
cl.ope.

The county teachers met Saturday
at noon at the Hampton school for
their last regular session Of the pres
ent term and after listening to a most
interesting address by DR.. G. A. Wau-
chope Of the University Of South
Carolina on novelists Of South Caro-
lima held a long discussion of what
would be done at the Field Day
meet, which Is to be held in Sumter
on April 18th.
DR.. Wauchope has delivered five
lectures on various subjects connect
ed with South Carolina literature Of
which the lecture delivered Saturday
was the last for the season. The lee
lures have in general way covered
most Of the various subjects connect.
ed with South Carolina literature be-
ginning with South Carolina poets and
their poetry and ending up today
with South Carolina novolists.
DR.. Wauchope in his lecture to-
day took up the work Of Simms, the
leading novelist of the State, and
told about his work and plan Of work.
The works of various other novelists
were touched on in a general way.
Immediately after DR.. Wauchope's
lecture was completed the teachers
began asking questions Of Mr.. Scott
and the other members of the COM
mittee which arranged the plans for
the Field Day exercises concerning
the details Of the work that the
children had to do to win prizes.
Changes Of minor Importance were
made in parts Of the program so
that it would work more smoothly
and successfully. All of the teachers
were enthusiastic about the meet and
stated that their pupils were even
more enthusiastic than themselves.
There are great many contestants
for almost every prize that Is offered.
and there are so many contestants for
some prizes that the judges will have
to start the day before to get through
their inspection so that they can de-
eide upon the winners Of the prizes
in time to give them out on the day
Of the meet.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-04-05
81. SUMTER s. G., WEDNESDAY, April, & 1911
mann TO HEAD REPUBLICANS.
TAKES UP REMNANTS OF UNCLE
JOE'S POWER.
Many OF His Opponents Fail to Attend
Caucus and Selection Is Unani-
nous.

Washington, April 3.-Representa-
tive Mann of Illinois was unanimously
selected as the candidate Of the Re-
publicans for speaker Of the house
Of representatives ut a caucus In the
house chamber tonight He was pro-
posed to the caucus by former
speaker Joseph @. Cannon, and re-
ceived the support of the regulars and
those insurgents who were present
His Endorsement means that he will
receive the Republican votes in the
house when a speaker is elected to-
morrow. and that he will become the
active head Of the minority party in
the house In the new congress.
Many Of those who were opposed
to Mr.. Mann did not attend the caucus
tonight. There was no concerted ac-
| ton. however. toward disagreeing
from the general party programme.
The caucus proceedings were har-
| monious on all points except the
method Of selecting the minority
members OF the standing committees
OF the house.
Speaker Cannon was one Of those
who strongly advocated the selection
OF the minority committee members
by the Republican floor leader. In
q characteristic speech to the caucus
he reviewed and pointed out the satis-
factory results which he believed had
been obtained by placing upon one
man the responsibility for selecting
the members Of the committees.
After a two and half hours debate
Mr.. Mann was authorized to name
the members of the standing commit
tees.
As the result Of tonight's action by
the Republicans Mr.. Underwood,
chairman OF the Democratic ways and
means committee will confer with Mr..
Mann as to the filling Of the Repub-
lican places on all Of the committees.
Mr.. Dwight of New York was again
nominated for Republican whip,
though he announced in the last. con-
lsress that he would not again be a
candidate.
The caucus was marked by the first
protest OF the Republican minority
against the action of Democrats in
dividing up the committee places
Mr.. Mann presented to the caucus a
lengthy protest against the method
| adopted by the Democrats Of increas-
ing the numbers Of the 15 leading
committees without proportionately
increasing the number Of places given
to the minority.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-04-05

Beloved Minister and Editor Expires
At Greenyille.

Greenville. April 1.-The Rev. DR..
"A. j. 5. Thomas, editor-in- chief and
publisher OF the Baptist Courier, the
literary organ Of the Baptist denomi-
nation OF South Carolina, died here
this afternoon, at 5:25 o'clock, after
an illnelss of several weeks. DR. Thorn
as had been I'm declining health for
the past several years, and since the
latter part of January had been con-
fined To- his he'd. Death was expect
ed almost hourly during the week.