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The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1911-08-03
WHITTLES HIS OWN TEETH.
oldest Mail Carrier Makes His Own
MOlarS of Hickory

Molars of Hickory.
FRANK Forbis, 80 years old. who
says he is the oldest mail carrier
in the United States, having served
nearly half century on a Ilfteen-
mile run from Mumfordville, KY,
to Club Run, has applied to the
government for a pension.
Uncle Frank as he is called
is one proud possessor of several
hickory teeth, which he whitfield
out on his daily route. They fit
perfectl'' and the owner says he
kin crack a walnut with them.
Each tooth lasts several years, and
when one becomes worn he imme-
diatelv trims out another. He has,
no use for the dentists
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1911-08-03
SUCTION COTTON PICKER

CoIton Sucked Into Tube as the
Handle is Turned.
Baltimore American.
NOW South Carolina man has
come forward with an apparatus in
which the vacuum principle is adapt
ed to cotton picking. The suction
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1911-08-03

SO cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Buff
need of a kidney medicine"
For sale by all dealers. Price
falo, N. Y, sole agents for the I'm
tied States.
Remember the name-Doan's and
take no other
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1911-08-03

7-20-4t
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-09-20

p'orers have presumably brought this
upon themselves.
In 1908 DR.. Juvelius went to Eng
land ana there interested Capt. Par
ker In his plans. A syndicate was
formed. Lieutenant Poppenheim. a
we'll known explorer Of the Kongo,
and a Swedish engineer named Millen
joined 1t.
A concession to explore Noun,
Ophel was obtained from the Turkish
government, and representatives Of
the government received half the
shares uf the sydicate in return for
their consent
The first excavations were begun in
1909, and before the close of the year
Prof. Juve)ius turned the direction Of
the enterprise over to Capt. Parker.
He left as his local representative an
other Finn. DR.. Perti Uottila.
The first objects aimed at by the
party were Cd the location Of David's
city on Mount Ophel as described in
the cipher; (2) the location Of the
blood canal of Solomon's temple. The
achievement Of either Of these OBJ
jects would bring the expedition
within reach Of it's final goal--the Sc
cret hiding place Of King Solomon's
treasures. The site of David's city
was first identified.
direct excavation was finally
made from the surface Of Mount
Ophel, just outside the temple area.
The operation was conducted with
the utmost secrecy, Turkish soldiers
being put on guard to keep away in
quirers.
While the adventures admit that
they have secured a large amount Of
valuable archaeological material they
avoid admitting that they found the
sacred treasures Of the temple Such
an attitude would only be natural, in
view Of the intense excitement this
episode has caused in the Mohamme-
dan world.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-09-20
Real Estate Transfers.

The following transfers Of real
estate were left in the office of the
county clerk this week to be record
ed:
f. s. Booth to T. S. Doar, two lots
on Purdy street. $4,000.
j. w. Allen to Wyatt A. Kirby, lot
on extension OF Broad street, 1870.
j. ii. Clifton to A. S. Merrimon.
S5 1-2 acres southwest of city. So
600.
Z. l.. Emanuel TO Mrs. f. v. Chand-
Ter, 60 "a acres in Rafting Creek
Township. s911.25.
l. ID. Jennings to Z. L. Allen, AZ
l-2 acres in county. $500.
Grace w. Allen to F.. Marion Allen,
40 1-2 acres in county. $1.4OO.
T.. w. McCallum to NJ. B. Josey.
lot on Salem avenue. $500.
ID. James winn to w. b. Burns. 6
acres In county 5000.
M. c. stubbs to Clara Bracey, lot
just outside city limits. 800.
Bunyan Bartlette. ct al, to c. l..
Mcleod. 90 acres In county. $50.
Leila N. Ligon to Amanda X. Di-
vine. lot on Oakland avenue. $4,000.
eugene s. Miller to Robert j.. Ed
munds. lot on Main street. s3.500.
/. c. Strauss to G.. A. Lennon and
A. j. Stubbs. SOC acres In one lot and
10 acres In another lot near Hagood.
$3.50.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-09-20
s-YEAR-OLD SHOOTS VISITOR.
flaying With Old Pistol, Loaded
by Forgetful Father.

Richmond. Va. Sept. 13.-Miss
Grace Browning. aged IT years. was
shot and fatally wounded this evening
while visiting Mrs. Moses Nunnally,
a friend. who was III.
The 5-year-old daughter OF Mrs.
Nunnaily was handling an old pistol
with which she had often played and
pulled the trigger as the weapon was
pointed toward the visitor. A sharp
sxpiosion sent terror through the
household and Miss Browning fell to
tho floor.
ehe was fastened TO the hospital.
where II Is thought she Will die.
Mr.. Nunnally had loaded the pistol
last Sunday and failed to notify his
wife. who permitted the child to
handle the weapon.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-09-20
The Book Husband Needed.

With the air Of one who has not a
moment to spare, she hustled into a
boOkshop. II want a book for my
husband, please" she began. Its
his birthday. and I want it for a
present. He'll be "A next week, 80
show me quick what you have. I
want nothing expensive, nor yet
cheap. He's a mild-mannered man,
and not fond Of sports. So don't show
me anything in that line, and for
goodness sake don't offer me any Of
those trashy novels; and. no matter
how you may try to persuade me, I
won't have anything in the line of
history or biography. Come, I am
in hurry; can't you suggest some
thing suitable after I have told you
what kind Of a husband he is?
The assistant lifted down a small
volume from one Of the shelves.
"Yes, ma'am," he answered, IT think
/ have the very thing. Here is a lit
tie book entitled How to Manage a
Talking Machine "
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-09-20
When He Used the Big I.
Binghamtom, n. Y. Post.

6lngnamtOm, n. Y. Post.
Senator Ogle. a member Of the
Pennsylvania Assembly, had been
deputed TO compose an address to the
newly elected President Andrew Jack
son. When the bluff old warrior sub
mitted his document to the House a
fellow-member. a dapper little fel-
low from Philadelphia, observed:
Pardon me, General, hesitate
about making any suggestion to so
distinguished an individual; but
cannot refrain from saying that it is
customary with cultured letter writer's
to write the first personal pronoun
with capital l. instead Of a small
a."
General Ogle returned a look of
scorn. Sir" said he, when l write
to SO great a man as Gen. Andrew
Jackson, Democratic President Of the
United States, I abase myself, sir.
use as small an Il as can put upon
paper. But sir, if ever I should have
to write to little snipe like you I
would Sc an II sir, that would fill two
pages Of foolscap."
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-09-20
FORECASTER COLE REMOVED

Charleston, Sept. 1.-THE an
nouncement was received here today
from Willis L. Moore, chief of the
weather bureau, that Forecaster II.
S. Cole will be removed from Char
lesion TO another station and a sue
cessor of higher rank in the service
sent here, following the criticism
which was made of Mr.. Cole min
imizing the character Of the recent
hurricane in advance of its coming.
Notwithstanding the storm warning
from Washington.
Just before the storm fully de-
veloped and before the hurricane no
tice had been received Mr.. Cole m.
swered some inquiries that the
worst was probably over" basing
his opinion on the then steady char
acter OF the barometer and the lull
of the wind. His opinion happened
to be wrong this time and he is TO
be disciplined in consequence. Mr..
Cole has, however, a fine record in
the service, which is acknowledged
by Chief Moore.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-09-20

Detectives Working on Myrtle Haw-
kins Case Think They Have Found
Complete Clues.

Asheville. y. c., Sept. 17.-Beyond
the finding Of what the detectives
now working on the Myrtle Hawkins
case. regard as complete clues there
were no new developments today.
Several new witnesses will appear az
the inquest tomorrow afternoon.
Evidence said to locate the girl on
the Osceola road at noon Thursday
and several letters found in the girl S
room today are expected to aid in
throwing some light on her disap-
pearance and death.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-09-20
At Boyle Live Stock Co.

We have unloaded two cars Of
mules and horses, now ready for your
inspection. If you need a good fam
lily horse, we have 1t; n good driving
horse, We have it, or a good business
horse, we have it. In fac. a very
good selection Of most any hing you
need in horses an1 mules. We men
ton especially high class harness
mare and a pair OF extra nice, closely
mated mares. In mules we are spe-
cially strong. We think we have the
best selection of general purpose
farm and timber mules it has been
our good fortunte to ship. Look
them over. take a ride and maybe we
can do some business. Boyle Live
Stock Co. Agency for Hackney Wag-
ons and huggies.
9-15-1t
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-09-20
SHOT FOUR, ASSAULTED WOMAN
Negro In North Carolina Town Ac.
complishes DiabOlical PurpOse--Is
Captured.

Warrenton, n. c.. Sept. IT,
George Marshall. a negro said to
have come here from North late tins
afternoon, criminally assaulted Mrs.
j. E. Chopin the wife of farmer.
at vicksboro, fourteen miles from
here. killed her father. j. W. Alb
bott who attempted to rescue his
daughter. and later shot the sheriff
and two members Of the posse. after
the negro had escaped from the
scene Of the assault upon Mrs. Chop
lin.
The negro barricaded himself In
a house. When the sheriff came to
arrest him the negro shot him and
two other members of the posse.
This morning after the house had
been watched all night, the negroes
father. by a ruse, entered the house
with other negroes and overpowered
him, when the posse rushed in,
bound him and brough him here to
Jail. The whole Of the two counties
Is aroused over the atr. .cious deed
and II Is reported that mob will at
tempt to lynch the negro tonight.
Court convenes tomorrow and
authorities are trying to induce the
angry citizens to let the law take i.s
course, promising that the negro will
be tried tomorrow. Marshall's VIC
tim was % years old. She was on her
way to a spring when accosted by the
negro. who covered her with a gun
until he had accomplished his pur-
pose.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-09-20
TO ORGANIZE STOCK INDUSTRY.
An Endeavor Being Made to Organ
ize Local Stock Associations.

Columbia. Sept. 1.-THE Southern
Railway is endeavoring to build up
the live stock industry throughout
the Couth having established a
special department for this work,
and is now inaugurating a move
ment for the organization of local
live stock associations in every coun-
ty along its lines in Georgia, Ala
bama, Mississippi. South Carolina,
North Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee.
and Kentucky.
The organization of such local as
sociations will prove Of immense val
ue to live stock growers. They will
stimulate progress as they give an
opportunity for exchange Of ideas
and the distribution Of good breeds
and the association exhibits and auc-
ton sales pave the was for excellent
county fairs and live stock shows
The live stock department Of the
Southern Railway is in charge of Mr.
F. l.. Ward, Live Stock Agent, who
has offices in Atlanta. For the next
few months he will devote especial
attention to the formation of county
live stock associations and will be
glad to cooperate with live stock
men in any county along the South
ern Railway. A letter addressed to
Mr.. Ward will bring a prompt reply
and will secure his active IN crest.
He will be glad to hear from those
who may wish information as to the
advantages of local associations or
the best methods to adopt in organ
iZing them.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-09-20

Dark Corner. Sept. 1S.--Nothing Of
an exciting nature has happened
n this neck OF the woods. Much
cotton ~ open and everybody is busy
pleking.
Ar. Geo. w. Grimm has come to
ths front a. the fastest picker In
thsse coasts. He gathered three
hundred pounds for Mr.. L. Z. Ayin
1nst Tuesday.
] hear great complaint about OBJ
on&ning cotton pickera The trouble Is
generally where the farmers are CT
tsrins only 40 cents q hundred for
D1ckins. have heard Of some farra-
es who are Offering so cents hun
lrsd. One said that ne would 20 TO
. dollar . hundred before his cot
ton should lie In the field and be
ruined.
We are needing rain on the peas.
potatoes. etc.
Yesterday was a cool. pleasant day.
out n is hot again today.
Mr.. ID. ID. Geddings and Mrs. L. L.
Avin are better than they were last
week. but Mrs. b. ID. Geddngs ia still
quite slck.
Mr.. w. ID. osteen ls sick with
ehiiis and fever at his home near
Prfvateer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louise Ardis, of
Pinewood. visited at "Elmhiir' last
Sunday.
Mr.. VIM. n. Lackey was badly
poisoned a few days ago from eating
some canned tomatoes. He says that
they looked dark when he opened
fhem and shortly after eating them
n could not hold his eyes open and
was that way for several hours. He
- all right at this time.
Well. Mr.. Editor. a gentleman told
ne last Saturday In Pinewood that
you have dropped some of your
pencil pushers." I think you had
better drop old III. t." or put him
ON the superanuated roll. At least
20 something to get rid Of him. for
Ne has been scribbling and writing
nothing for your paper. until he is
ffred like an old song and that We
have heard until We are tired. No
one cares TO hear him or read his
scrioolinss. "Har' Times
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-09-20
ANOTHER HURRICAN EXPECTED
Weather Bureau Advises Shippine of
Tropical Disturbance Now De-
velOping.

Washington, Sept. 17.-Another
West Indian disturbance which NAV.
if it follows the usual track Of these
storms swing up through the South
ern States, was developing today in
the Caribbean sea at a point south
of Hayti and east of Jamacia. Always
alert during the hurricane season for
any sign Of such storms, Chief Willis
l.. Moore of tho weather bureau TO-
day issued warnings to masters of
vessels and steamship companies
operating ships along the Atlantic
and Gulf coasts and in the caribbean
that they should be cautious during
the next week or so in handling their
ships in the vicinity Of the West
Indies. The wireless stations along
the coast flashed the danger warn
ings over the seas to vessels on The
ocean might be informed of the ap-
proach Of the storm
From almost all of the West In.
dian weather reporting stations to-
day came word that the barometer
registered low and was falling. a sure
indication of the approach Of a storm.
The first indication Of the distur-
bance came Saturday and the wealth
er experts have been watching closely
for its developments. Today's re-
port indicated the storm more clear
ly than those of Saturday. 1t was
impossible for them even to guess
the intensity Of the storm or whether
it would assume dangerous propor-
tions.
The weather bureau has issued the
following advisory warning for the
protection Of shipping:
Tropical disturbance is south
southwest Of Kingston, Jamaica.
probably moving north-northwest.
Caution is advised to vessels bound
for the western portion of the Car
ribean sea-"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-09-20

Egypt, Sept 1s.-Cotton picking is
the order OF the day. but the piclsers
irs very scarce In this section. An
Unusually short crop will be gather
"a.
Nessrs. L A. and A. B. Waite
we're In Camden yesterday.
Mis- Lena Evans IL spending a few
days with relatives In Egypt.
Nr. w. NJ. McCaskill spent We'd
nssday In Bishopville.
Nr. G. T. Evans supervisor Of Lee
County, has q portion Of the chain
sang working the roads around
omithville. This work was much
nesdsd and II Ia to be hoped ne will
continue to improve the roads In this
Dart Of the country.
Mio Belle Mccutchen leaves for
her school at Liberty Hill today. The
schools At this place have not open
- yet.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-09-20
NINE KILLED AT AUTO RACE.
Oldfeld's Ca. crashes Into Crowd of
Spectators.

Syracuse, N. Y, Sept. 16.-Nipe
persons were killed and fourteen
hurt, several Of them seriously,
as result Of an accident In the fifty
mile automobile race at the State
Fair track this afternoon.
A Knox racing car driven by Lee
Oldneld crashed through the fence
on the turn after leaving the stretch
In front Of the grandstand and
ploughed for some distance into the
crowd. causing the casualties. Old
field was not seriously hurt. The
blowing up Of a tire on Oldfield :
machine was responsible for the ac-
cident.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-09-20
no LOOP THE LOOP.
Tour Will Occupy 4e Days and Cover
$4,000 Miles In "a States.

Beverly. Sept. 16.-From this
morning until November 1. when his
private train rolls into the station at
Washington, the president will be
kept constantly on tho move. maxi
ins speeches, attending receptions and
dinner& reviewing parades and trav-
cling. The trip will occupy 46 days,
during which time the president will
visit "a States and travel approxi-
mately $4,000 miles. He is scheduled
to deliver nearly 200 set speeches, in
addition to innumerable impromptu
addresses.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-09-20
sToLYPIN WILL RECOVER.
Believed that Wounded Premier Will
Survive-Physician's Bulletin.

Kiev. Sept. 15.-Premier Stolypin.
who was shot down In the municipal
theatre here last night in the pres
ence Of Emperor Nchoals, the her
apparent and the Grand Duchess. in
all probability will survive his
wounds. Late tonight the surgeons.
after a consultation, announced tina.
the premier's coDdition was satistac-
tory. They declared that no com.
plications were feared and that there
were good hopes Of his recovery.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-09-20
Cheer for Maine.

The Hague. Sept. IA wave of
enthusiasm swept over the 18th in
ternational congress against alcohol
ism today when the minister of agri-
culture. a. s. Talmo. read a tele-
gram announcing that the prohibit
ionists had been victorious in the
State Of Maine. The Congress i'm
mediately cabled congratulations to
the Maine authorities.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-09-20

The population Of Philadelphia has
been increased. Two Egyptian num-
mics have been received. Both will
probably be voted in the next city
election.-Memphis Commercial-Ap-
peal.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-09-20
eounTy CORRESPONDENCE.
uuWvY LETTERS FROM OUR aPE.
CtAL CORRESPONDENTS.
ons of Intesese From al Parts Of
ounsx And Adjoining Counties.
NOTICE TO CORRESPONDENTS.

NOTICE TO CORRESPONDENTS.
0ail your letters 20 that they will
s0ash this once not later than Mon-
~ when intended for Wednesdays
OaDsr and not later than Thursday
eoR Saturdays issue. This. Of course.
oDpliss snly to regular oorrespond-
ono& In case Of items Of unusual
nsws value. send In immediately by
unail. telephone or telegraph. suoh
asws stories are acceptable up 10 the
oour Of seing tn press wsAnsstay's
Oaosr. - printed Tuesday afternoon
- eaAurday's paper Friday after
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-09-20

The viterbo Cammorists called one
% tho. witnesses against them "a
million horsepower liar" Strange
the Colonel never thought OF that
Richmond Times Dispatch.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-09-20

G.. w. Bell, derrick foreman of the
Southern Railway, was killed at st.
Georges Wednesday. being caught
under overturned freight cars.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-09-20

The apples that grew on the fruit
tree OF knowledge
BY woman were plucked, and she
still wears the prize.
To tempt us IN theatre, senate or col
legc,
I mean the love-apples that bloom
In the eyes. Moore.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-09-20

Mr. Cannon gave up golf after
discovering that 1t is a game where
three Of a kind do not beat two pairs.
Chicago News.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-09-20

Great minds flaw I'm the same chan
mol Bnt. then. so do canal boats
Philadelphia Record.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-09-20

Every time the clock ticks YOU are
rearer TO some meal.-St Paul De-
patch.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-07-16
BosToN'S EARTHQUAKES.

BOSTON is generally regarded as OUTSIDE
the earthquake zone. and therefore immune
from shocks Of this kind. People hNihg III
San Francisco believed the same OF thelr
citv nrior 10 the great quake OF 1906, with
as little reason
A. = matter OF fact. Boston has been
more or less seriously shaken by seismic
dist,,rlances no less than seventeen times
since le3s. when the Pilgrim coiohy' ""i'"
nod eighteen years before, been estaD-
lished at Plymouth. was alarmed py All
earthouake with vibrations that lasted
twenty days.
Tho last time Boston had shock was
Sunday. March 20. 1894, when earth uemors
radiating from St John, \. b. to Hartford
Conn. Jared the city in fashioh tha'
alarmed it's residents.
M the first earthquake. Bradfords ms
tory declares 1t was create ana ieariui''
and continuing. says
"I, was i'm this place hearde oelore II
uas felte II came with rumDilhs hoyse'
or low rnurrnurs like a1to femoate thuh-
dor A We noyse approached herer' 'he
esr,b began 10 shake II was observed We
.,,,ers for divers years toscather AFTER 'hls
.t,,,ala were not so hot ana season,
.hie Tor the ripening OF corn as iorlheIl!
OF the earthquake recoIuru ,,nH honsas
of great severity. Some dan'as'u ~ ~
~, cnurches. ripped up fences closed olu
alI and opened new ones. Al times the
earthquakes came with such ireanen ns ,h a.
[ 80 ',,'atso In apuear the early settlers OF 'h'
~ l'l"N s,,ffcred an epidemic OF them.
THE The earthquake that DESTROYED lisbon =. !,
.,i"ernber I7fs. was felt here. curiousS
eioueh As II this we're no, enou a.. al
other shocks occurred the same "reA' d
| - sreat reyerity.-Boston Journal -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-07-16
AN IOWA CHICKEN ROAST.

q, Is az true as II liz strange that city
how. are sent out OF the city TO attend the
rural school ! know ore country school
In which there are six children from city
.cbools A chicken roast is the latest
school attraction that | have known A
teacher IS making the schoolhouse the CEN
ire Of social life for the district. She does
NOT Ike the idea OF having a dance in the
.chooI and she will not have kissing .ra-
go. 40 she plans various social functions
with stunts and games that have abund-
nee ot life. that are new. that are harm
less She does quite little along the line
~ rstreshments. and every one takes a
mar, I'm the preparation as we'll as in dis
no.inr OF the feast. The greatest success
sba has ever had was a chicken roast. IL
o. in the autumn. and was In the school
yard II was a close approach 10 harbe-
cue Every man woman and child IN the
district vas there Nothing else has ever
aroused such an. interest in the ISile DIS
trct.-Journal Of Education. i