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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-08-09

With q eeous hea1t ana nigh parpose
md with Q clear hend, and en- vU
Como out right
In good rosds cxmpxtgn one u
me most important things - to M
learn some things that arc not 90. to
get q vtsv Of the proposition from
The tight angie. and not 20 work along
Impractical lines. The good roads
fever usually breaks o0a In sorne COM
munfty With q hurr0A 70 build Q mile
Or two Of hard roads, and there Is Q
sQuabble 70 determine which partiou-
Lar road shaIl have ths improvement.
6einshness crops out and must Be
eeckoned WITH When the particular
hOed has been determined upon. then
comes DO question of rais1ns funds.
fhoee Who are disappointed viii gfve
nothing: others VIII Contribute Va
rous amounts, the bsnkes, merchant
and gratn dealer are called upoo and
subscribe di6erenk sums; others VIII
contribute labor; ca entertainment
WiIl Be held In tho town han. the pro
ceeds 70 b devoted 70 Ehs building Of
the road The local paper Will be
filled WITH letters. interview and edi.
tOrta!a: everybody 70 pattinS himself
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-08-09
ACCUSED OF BEING SPY.
Private I'm United States Army Alleged
To be I'm Employ Of Austria.


To- be I'm Employ Of Austria.
Indianapolis. Aug. 6.-On an afi-
davit furnished by Miss Clara Anita
Dyer. formerly OF Philpot, KY. Capt.
James Watson. In charge Of the local
United States army recruiting office.
has asked the war department to ar
rest Private George Peters. said TO be
OF the One Hundred and Thirty-ffth
company. coast artillery stationed at
Fort Totten. N. Y. charging him with
being "A spy In the employ OF the Aus
trian government.
The alleged exposure OF Peters
who. according To the information. Is
Count Windlsch Create OF Pragues.
Bohemia. was made by Miss Dyer
while trying to obtain his release
from the artillery corps, through the
local recruiting station. Miss Dyer
says she and Peters are engaged.
In support of her allegations. MIss
Dyer. has turned over To the authori-
ties letters from Peters, which Capt.
Watson says. are In accordance with
her affidavit.
Miss Dyer by her manner attract
cd suspicion To herself. Last Friday
she was summoned To police headquar-
ers and under rapid fire OF questions
broke down and finally told the story
that Peters was an Austrian spy, sent
to America to obtain. II possible tho
manner az manufacturing 'gunny
tea' powerful explosive known
only To the United States army and
also plans Of American fortlfications
She made an affidavit 10 her story.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-08-09
In The Police Court.

The following cases were tried
saturday In the Police Court by Re-
cordcr Lee.
Z. L. Strauss, violation of auto
mobile ordinance. $500.
Chas. Geddings. riding bicycle at
night without light, $500.
w. G. Wise, riding bicycle after
dark without light, $500.
John NJ Moorc. disturbance OF the
peace. $40 or 90 days.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-08-09
JEFFRIES DAVIS ICONS RACK
I'm Fine Style, Circumvents Lodges
Attack ON Arkansas Rice.


Washington. Aug. 6.-where. Is the
man who said Jeffries Davis. Of Ar
kansas. can't come back?"
Jeffries may be afraid OF auto
mobiles; riding on street cars may
hurt his feet, as Senator Bradley
charges; JefYries has been accused
of setting his watch by the register Of
the street car. but he has never blown
out the gas. and he has shown that
he can come back.
1t was in the Senate the other day
the day they adopted the free list
bill by a coalition Of Democrats and
insurgents. The measure had been
defeated as originally offered. then
reconsidered. and in the process
amendments fell like autumn leaves.
A hush supervened as the cold.
precise and dignifed Senator Lodge.
OF the Bay State. rose from his seat
and sent an amendment to the desk
Of the clerk. 1t was Immediately re-
ported to the Senate. and, to the
amazement of Jeffries Davis. 1t read
thus:
"Tc add to the free list bill the fol-
lowing: Rice, cleaned; uncleaned
rice. or rice free Of the outer hull,
and still having the inner cuticle on;
rice flour; rice meal and broken rice !;
paddy or rice having the outer hull
on"
Jeffries. OF Arkansas. had eased his
generous bulk into the seat Of Sem
ator Taylor. of Tennessee. AZ the
clerk reported the Lodge amendment
Jeffries nearly went over the top of
the desk. 1t was nothing short of
a personal affront to Arkansas The
thoughts Of Jeffries carried him west
ward. out to the grand prairie. where
thousands Of acres Of ArkanSas land
are devoted To the culture OF rice,
and where rice may he found In every
form mentioned In the Lodge amend
ment. and then some.
1t was too much for Jeffrica The
honor OF Arkansas was at stake.
Swift and sure he seized the trusty
pen OF "Fiddling Bob" Taylor and
wrote an amendment himself. And
the clerk read:
ITO add to the free list bill: 'Bos-
ton baked beans. black beans. string
beans. and all other beans. raw.
dried. split. or parched: also Goldfish.
skinned or unskinned. fresh. salted.
or served in balls"
The stately Senate fell OF the
wagon OF its dignity and rolled into
the ditch Of unseemly mirth. JefYries
Davis grinned in triumph. He had
come back"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-08-09
COUNTY Correspondence.
uEwUY LETTERS FROM OUR sPE-
CIAL CORRESPONDENCE.


SOrICE no CORRESPONDENTS.
Man ,rur letters 20 that they will
ssach this once not later than Mon
say whom attended for Wednesdays
sapsr and net hsss than Thursday
Cor saturdAy's isss& rhis. Of course.
applies only - regular oorrespsnd-
saos. In s>ss g Mems 6 uAussal
nswS vsaus. sssA - Immediately ~
0ail. csssphsas o. tsas0saSA- Suoh
asws sssss6 49, sesseASss up b the
hour of ootns - pr~al WsAnesAays
oapsr u Dristsd rvssAay afternoon
aad sasurday's paSr HetAay AFTER
assa-
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-08-09

cent. iess the n II bsdR a mfle or 20 AZ
q dma Aga n. the roads are all new
at the same time and will i've far morn
satisfactory 10 the people. and the
benefits Will be Simultaneous to the
whole COMMIT nifty.
Suppose tn. state IN which a given
township Is ittuated aids IN build,ng
permanent 70 ads, under the plan that
is followed IL more than one.han the
states. This viii make the roads hs,,
a much lighter burden
Lei us ees low the matter of tar.-
tioR will afIec the owner or n tvntco,
farm by tie two plans OF road buj,d
Ing that IA, i't>lc each year bv AN
ahnea. iat - - - other bv q
bond t-S"s s." ..,s J.,
or IN oth~" .~,~..-,r, ,.-
on "h' = 1vNier tn
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-08-09
MAYEsvILLE.

Mayesville. Aug. This town and
community has been blessed with
good rains within the past two days
and crops and vegetation In gener-
al are greatly Improved thereby. The
rains are not over yet from the ap-
pearanee Of the clouds and the feel
Ing OF the atmosphere. This rainfall
came In the nick OF time for the cot
ton was suffering greatly and the corn
crop seemed passed relieving but the
breaking OF the long drought has
made a wonderful change and farm
srs and everybody feel better and
more hopeful In every respect. The
fruit crop has been damaged to such
IN extent that the present wet wealth
or cannot help II TO any appreciable
extent for In many instances. the late
fruit has dried up on the trees The
ram has helped garden truck to a
large extent, also.
There seems to be some dissatis-
faction among the subscribers to the
Mayesville Telephone company as to
the inferior service rendered on ac-
count OF the poor equipment which
was placed In service here. 1t seems
TO be the general opinion that the
company installed some old worn-out
system which has already served It's
uaefulness and now the subscribers
are suffering on this account. The
equipment needs constant repairing
and II appears that a complete and
modern system at the beginning
would have obviated much trouble
and expense to the company. The
system has grown rapidly since be-
fng Installed and I, In said that the in
crease In business cannot be handled
successfully as tho system now stands.
The Mayesville base bali team has
played two games here this week.
On Tuesday afternoon. Elliott was ,ie-
fcated by a score Of 10 TO Q. On
Thursday afternoon. In a game cal ed
at the end OF the seventh inning by
axreement. st. Charles was the VIC
Tor by n score Of Q to 1. Spring Eill
is expected to meet the home team
ON next Tuesday afternoon on the
locsl diamond.
Work has \ cen resumed on the new
hotel building and will be rushed fer
WARD provided no more delays are
experienced In obtaining materials.
All other building operations are pro-
gressing satisfactorily. The new bank
building will be ready for occupancy
~ soon as the fixtures are installed.
Messrs. R. J. Mayes Jr., NJ. c.
Mayes. and w. w. Gardner returned
an Monday night from an automobile
trip In the Piedmont section. making
the trip from spartanburg to Mayes-
Vile In one day. q distance Of about
$50 miles. They visited Asheyille and
Hendersonvilie. N. c.. and a number
Of points In upper South Carolina
while away. They report fatty good
roads but poor crops on occount of the
drought. and declare that there Is no
better country than Sumter county
and especially Mayesviile and vicin-
fty
Mrs Margaret Gregg of Sumter. rs
visiting Mrs. C.. ID. Cooper.
Mrs. Lily Smith and daughters Of
Florida are visiting her mother. Mrs.
Hugh Dean.
Mr.. I. l.. Kahn will leave on Sun
day for baltimore and other northern
markets to purchase hts fall stock OF
goods.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-08-09

Wen.' said Clifford bennington.
Cheerfuliy. -rve got the plans for my
new hoose ON the lake shore all fin
ished-'
Finished To suit youe-
Moo. But the srchitect is satisfied
and that's the best can expect"
~Ha. hai How about Mrs. Berrins
tom
IT'S MI hight with her. too In fact
.he got that fixed before We started
Tou s~e, she laid out the cupboards
-! vardrObes. and all the architect
g.! 9 10 was to build house around
~.:-"--Cieveland Plain Dealer.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-08-09
Picnic At Gains Mill.

There will be basket picnic at
Gains mill Friday. August 1ith. at
which Col. r. ~. X. Bailey OF Edge
field. =. c.. will deliver an address
on education. The public Ia invited
60 attend.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-08-09

Send us your job work.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-07-27
She Looks Different Now.

For number Of years past certain
Bedding lady always wore red and
fevered look on her face during the
heated spell and her friends frequently
were inquiring into her health many
of them feeling quite worried about
her. Recently her husband had the
Belding Gas Co. install gas in his
home and put in one OF their gas
ranges. The transformation is some
thing wonderful. The lady in question
has clear complexion, delightful
and a happy contented way
that is at once a marvel to all her
friends. The gas range did it. Make
your wife happy in the same way and
note the difference in household affairs
in general.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-07-27
DR0WSY GOD A SHREWD FOE
Male churchooers Find II Hard to
Resist He Power, Though Women
Seem Immune.

Why is II that men will 80 to sleep
In church? the Washington Post In
quires. What profound meanings lie
at the bottom of this inclination TO
somnolence on the part OF the brother
dearly beloved when under the minis
trations of the bishop OF his soul!
No one ever heard of a woman sleep
ing during q sermon. She is as bright
and as alert at the conclusion OF
the sermon as she was when the text
was read. But man, poor mamie.
like the sluggard. slumbers and sleeps.
His record Is bad from the beginning.
Acts Xxx contains the memorable rec
ord Of the first offender-of one
Eutychus, who. while, Paul preached.
sank into sleep and fell from the third
window.
Let a word be said In defense or
the Order Of Eutychus. And In thus
coming to their support there Is no
wish to cast reflection upon the wide
awake and breezy sermonizer. To
begin with. man Is inferior to MIS-
mate In the highest, sensibilities OF
the soul. Calloused in his nature. the
assembled array of dresses and bon
nets is wholly without appeal to his
sordid instincts. What does he know
about the cut bias OF the latest effect
in ruchings? Or whether the Jones
girls have turned the black bomba-
zine they have worn for two seasons
already? Or how much Deacon put
into the contribution box? None or
these Inspirations comes to his relief.
Instead he begins with good inten-
tons, lining out the text, and setting
himself resolutely to unimpeachable
behavior. But to no avail. The soft
swish of the skirt of the late arrival.
the hynotic spell Of the music, the
murmur OF repeated responses. the
chanting intonations. the rising and
falling infections of the speaker, are
| too much The imp Of insomnia fees,
the eyelids fall and close, the drowsy
god usurps the throne Of his righteous
purpose, and he is disgraced again, as
the audible snore resounds against the
chancel and reverberates from the
/ ceiling. He awakes with start and
tries to look solemn and duly I'M
| pressed, but It Is too late!
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-07-27

THE Canadian reciprocity pact has
been endorsed by the United States,
but still hangs in the balance in Cana
da, where stiff fight is being made
against it, with the probability of a
much closer vote in parliament than
there was in Congress, which seems
strange il il really is SO one-sided in
favor of Canada as some of the oppo-
nents on this side have declared. Party
responsibility for its passage by the
United States is divided, majority Of
its supporters in Congress being Demo-
Gratis, but both parties being divided.
The insurgents and standpatters, in the
main, came together in opposition,
which is about the only thing. they have
been together on since the insurgents
were born. 1t is the Presidents
measure more distinctly than that of
either party, and with Taft as the NOM
inee, as TN re seems no room for doubt
he will be, it will be difficult for either
party to make it an issue in the next
presidential election. The chief ground
Of opposition was that it strikes deadly
blow at theprinciple OF protection. If
this Is so, it would not be cause of great
grief to large portion of the American
people, who are greatly tired with the
uses to which the principle has been
applied in furthering monopolistic
privilege.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-07-27
Relating to the X. o. Il. M. M.
Port Huron. July %. 1911


Dear Sir
The enclosed statement will inform
you, if you are not already enlightened,
OF the necessity of re-adjusting our
rates at the convention to be held
September 18th. at Port Huron.
Briefly, all fraternal beneficiary soci-
cites instituted twenty-five or more
years ago were organized under wrong
basis of insurance. Several years ago,
through the efforts of the National
Fraternal Congress, strictly scientific
mortality table was prepared which
met with the warmest approval and
Endorsement of the various state COM
missioners of insurance. Many soci-
cites in the n. f. G.. have already
readjusted their rates to conform to this
table; others are preparing to do so,
among them the knights of the Modern
Maccabees.
When il is understood that the
change is made mandatory by the atti-
tude OF the Insurance Commissioners
with whom we fully agree you will
readily understand that no other course
is left open for us. Besides this read
justment guarantees safety and protec-
ton TO all beneficiaries.
The K. o. T. M. M. is Michigan
institution, organized in this state with
headquarters located here and nearly
all its business done in Michigan. We
have paid out in benefits during the
past thirty years more than S17,5OO,-
10000 and nearly every dollar has been
paid TO the wife or child of Michigan
residents Yours Truly,
George S. Lovelace,
Great Commander.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-07-27
IDLE MOMENTS
By EZRA.

III the auto has fasr show for the
remainder of the season of 1911, its ia
talites will equal those of the trolley
car in the cities.
When a man moves from his farm
to the city he will soon discover that
his potatoes and eggs cost more.
A hen crosses the road because she
can't 90 round it, but that is not the
reason why women cross the road.
never thought much Of Sunday
school teacher whose actions during
the weekdid not correspond with his
Sunday teachings.
AS rule a silver hook will catch
more fish than net and do il in less
time.
When you see farm with a lot Of
old machinery standing around the
barn and in the fence corners it's safe
bet that the owner is hard up.
o o o
l care not how good Sunday record
you may have, il your work day record
does not correspond with it, your Sun
day record will be considered as merely
advertising.
Ifyou buy the average boy at twenty
you will pay a high price. When he
is forty he does not estimate his value
so highly and there's lot more profit
in the investment
When you sum the whole matter up,
there are but few who have lasting
appreciation of favor conferred on
them. Some of them even forget it the
next day.
After doctor has made a number OF
calls you may get better for the time
being but the undertaken will soon
sweep the platter.
A man should live two lives to know
how to live one, and than, in many
cases, he would make failure of it.
Some people are always ready for a
dispute, and to argue with that class is
a waste of time and energy.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-07-27

MoNTcALM county's new courthouse
at Stanton will be ready for occupancy
by Oct. / and it is believed the dedi-
cation of the building will demonstrate
that all bitterness engendered over the
location of the county seat has disap-
peared. Gresnvllle wanted the court
house badly and the war between that
town and Stanton was both long and
bitter. The new building is said to be
a model of convenience and is going to
be much better than as though the war
had not been waged.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-07-27
They Go To Albion.

Willis s. Little and George Johnson
have purchased the hardware business
in Albion, of Oakley Il Pheren, ant
will go there soon to take passion.
The business is an old established
one in a fine location and it is expected
they will get right into a good business
from the first.
Mr.. Little aud family and Mr.. John
son and family will be very much miss
ed in business and social circles. The
best wishes of all go with them.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-07-27
Worthy SUGGESTION.

Whatever may your falkland
every man. even so-called infidels.
have belief of some kind wish to
make one suggestion: Keep It sweet!
Rest assured that II your belief makes
you grabbed and pugnacious. or crit
ical. or morose. then II is bad. No
matter what your creed II It ought to
bring forth the one flower that makes
any creed worth while. and that II
amiability.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-07-27
House Hold Goods

l offer my house hold goods for sale
also one buggy, light wagon, light
single harness and pair of light bob
sleighs call at once. lis West Division
St-Mrs. Clay Keeney. 6w2
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-07-27

The proper feeding OF the body is
necessary in order that life may be
possible; but the Imagination should
be stimulated In order to make life
worth living.-Duchess Of Sutherland.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-07-27
Poker Forbidden to Students.

Owing to the inability Of staying
within a moderate limit. University Of
Pennsylvania students have been for
hidden to play poker. under penalty Of
expulsion.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-07-27
a Useful ThInQ.

Three days after man becomes the
,wner of an automobile he begins TO
earn what a useful tool the monke'
eench is.--Washington Post
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-07-27
BELDINC BANNER
Published every Thursday at Bedding
(Ionia County, Mich, by
the BANNER PUBLISHING CT
e. q. LAPHAM. Eo,roa
ONE DOLLAR PER YEAR

Advertising Rates upon application. Bills
collected monthly. Cards of Thanks. 2bc to
soc. Resolutions from soc up
Entered at the Postoffice. Bedding, Michigan
for transmission through the Malls as Sec.
ond class Matter
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-07-27

For Sale.-Seven room house corner
Mary and Front St, small payments
down balance on easy payments. In
quire Of Frank ii. Hicks. sw2
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-07-27

"o~%c For Sale and
Wv dulS Business Chances
Fine Residence For Sale.

l offer my home, the Ray Wilder
place, at bargain. An modern con-
veniences and new furnace just INSTALL
ed. Call at once.
Sw2 George Johnson.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-07-27

For Sale-cheap, Bed, mattrass and
springs. 824 hanover st. phone 226
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-07-27

Wanted-Lady Agents i'm Bedding.
Big seller. Big profit Excelsior Sup
ply Co., Muir, Mich.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-07-27
Farm for Sale.

For Sale or Rent---An 8 room house
on River street, Bedding. Inquire OF
Thomas Welsh.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-07-27

II the auto has fasr show for the
remainder of the season OF 1911, its IA
talites will equal those of the trolley
car in the cities.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1911-02-11
( 14l / AIx
The health Of yourself
and family

Pops's Herb 10 prepared 10 provide X
dependable household remedy. based
upon the principle OF purt.y g. blood
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al-'ng from ipactiviiy of the Liver and
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Mrs j. (. Meade Of IyultsvilIe, Nd
Gays:
Far years l have suffered with Back
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voueness and eXtremr fatigue. i tried
many remedies without ,-lief. Four
months ago pia:efii friend induced
me 10 write 70 Prpe NJ. d cine Co .
Washington -. g. Tor box Of Po,o's
Herb Compound Tablets. tho very first
doe of two tablets gave me relief
used not quite "A ST. 90 box aud am en-
tirely cured Of the pain in my back and
have no more hea dache.''
Dr.. j. V Henneses. Il prominent Ply
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Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1911-02-11
rs ~ a. ~ LA ~.
Is the Title Of q Book

Is the Title of a Book
whose author is Rober; l..
Waring, Esq, 500 f. Street
\ orthwest " ashington, d.
&. 1t is excellent, and i:
destined to do iuculcutaUle
good. In fiction it gets ut
facts as they exist, ana
outlines the real bulk
of the causes Of the trou-
bic and friction between
the two races. 1t is bound
to be read the w )rld over
and will serve wen its pur-
1t took a strong mine
and a fertile brain to plan
and write this book whinh
Henry " attes'sosa,
Ia IS eat euIitus' says
Is phenomenal: and viii
be read by rs many white