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The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1911-06-23

Mrs. Frederick T. Dubois, wife Of
the former United States Senator
from Idaho, delivered the most talk
cd aihout speech at the national
mothers congress recently held at
Denver. In discussing the causes
OF unhappy marriages Mrs. Dubois
said: "The faula lies with men and
women who enter marriage untrain-
ed for It's responsibilities. Thi fault
the mother1 congress . bound t.
~4ace ~ seArtnx VIA he -AiJ1ros
and mpianr1ng m tnem as or UNI
selfishness and regard for the rights
of Others"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-28
HUNDREDS WANT COMMISSIONS
secretary OF State Bcsicged by
WOuld-be NOtaries.

Columbia, Jan. 26.-The Secretary
OF State is receiving hundreds Of ap-
plications from those desiring to be
commissioned as notary public. There
seems to be general misunderstand-
ing hs to the proclamation issued Sew
eral days ago by Governor Blease.
The commissions of all notaries
public In South Carolina will expire
on February 10. There is a meas
ure pending before the House which
VIII require some qualifications to be
notary public. and also prescribing
certain term
There are several thousand notaries
public In South Carolina. IT Is ex-
pected that there will be at least
5000 applications received within the
next several weeks
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-28
CLAIMS BILL HELD UP.
Cannot" be Passed this Session
Affects the south.

Washington. Jan. 24.-Thousands
If Collars. which would otherwise be
distributed in many sections of the
South. will be held up until the next
session Of Congress. because of the
act that decision has been reached
here that the omnibus claims Hi,
which amounts to about s3.O00.o00
cannot be passed az this time. There
is no State In the South that would
fail to be benefited by the passage of
his bill and the churches. lodges. So
cieties and individual persons to be
helped by II will be disappointed at
The decision reached.
Lack OF time. II Is said. Is the rea-
son assigned. but II is probably due
20 the fact that there has always been
doubt II a Republican Congress would
pass II or any similar measure that
would send so much money to the
south.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-28
PHILLIPS DIES OF WOUNDS.
Noted Writer Follows His Assassin TO
Great Beyond.

New York. Jan. 24.--Dav,d Gra-
ham Phillips has lost his brave fight
Cor life. lie died In Bellevue hospital
hte tonight victim OF Fitzhugh
Coyle Goldsborough. an eccentric and
emotional musician. who. although Of
refined taste and aristocratic Southern
stock. shot the novelist down yester-
day for a fancied grudge. then killed
himself Phillips fought valiantly to
hve but six bullet holes were too
much even for his grit and sturdy
constitution. and ns IL o'clock came
aud passed. he died.
lie was conscious up to within a
IarteT of hour OF death. At his
dside were his sister. Mrs. Caroline
i'vert; his brother. Harrison w.
phillips: his personal physician. Dr.
Eugene Fuller. and Dr. Donovan OF
Rollsvue.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-28

1t is rumored in Columbia that the
race for Associate Justice is between
Mr.. Fraser and judge Memminger,
with Mr.. Gruber a close third. The
friends of Judge Memminger and tne
friends of the man who hopes to sue
ceed him on the circuit bench ate
making a most active campaign in his
behalf and if Mr.. Fraser finally wins
out it will be remarkable testimonial
of Legislative confidence in him as a
man and as jurst. The same amount
Of work and log-rolling in his behalf
as is being done for the ether candi-
dates would make him a winner, hands
down.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-28
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.
Many Farms Being Sold ut Good
Prices.

Master to George Washington Brun-
son. one-half interest in 40 acre
tract on Moses road. s1,O25.
Minnie r. Reid to w. Marion Scott,
lot with building on Calhoun street,
$4,000.
Richard Wilson to Henry 1. Will
son. 10 "A acres, $50.
w. S. Manning to John +. Ingram,
27O acres. $3.50.
Susan NJ. Dinkins to Manning Dor
rity, IL 1-3 acres in one lot and 4
acres in another tract, $45O.
w. T. Rowland to Geo. d. Shore,
one l' on Calhoun street. $4,000.
Margaret M. Teicher and Amelie
Barrett Teicher to John j. Britton, Jr.
1873 acres in Concord township, 5000.
Master to II. t. Edens and John II.
Clifton. 1-5 acres on Bee street, $3.50.
Albert s. Jenkins to Charles c.
Jacobs three lots in city. 1925.
Sumter Cemetery Association to
Mrs. l.. E. Steinmeyer and Miss Ul-
rica Dinkins, one lot in cemetery,
s25.
Eta McCaskill to Zadah b. Green.
as acres on road from Sumter to
Wedsefield, s1,705.
Alberta s. Jenkins to C. w. Birnie
two lots in city, s470.
Andrew L. Jackson TO William NJ.
Wolfe. lot on Oakland, $3.50.
s. NJ. Pierson to Mary w. whilden,
two lot on Salem avenue. $1,000.
l.. ID. Jennings to III. l.. Scarborough
125 acres for. $1.S93.6s.
w. T. Goodman to III. T. Goodman.
27 acres, $1,000.
j., l.. and III. A. Goodman to w. T.
Goodman. 81 acres for s4O5.
]. l.. and III. A. Goodman to II. T.
Goodman. 20 acres for 5000.
G. l.. Emanuel to X. L. CAN'T, one
lot and store in Hagood. $1,000.
]. T. James to f. ]. Phillips, one
lot on Oakland avenue. 500.
ID. ID. Noise and Horace Hardy to
Mrs. s. A. GULL, acres on the cor
ner OF Liberty and Purdy streets, s4,-
$50.
Master to ]. M. Brogdon, 10 acres
In Concord township, 800.
s. Jenkins to G. w. Birnie, lots
in city, $470.
Margaret B. Teicher to j. j. Brit
ton, Jr.. S3 acres in Concord township
5000.
c. w. Birnie to Ruth G. Birnie, one
lot in city. 500.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-28
INVESTIG ALTON TO BE HELD.
Supreme Court Will Inquire Into
Charges Made Against Mr.. Phillip
IL. GadSdcn.

Columbia, Jan. 26.-The Supreme
Court will tomorrow, if it adheres to
its calendar, investigate the legal con-
duct Of Mr.. Phillip II. Gadsden, the
Charleston lawyer and business man.
in the matter of the Lawrence will
case, about which so much has been
said in the last several months The
investigation will be held at the So
licitatiOn Of Mr.. Gadsden, who wants
the Inference Of unprofessonal con-
duct in this case probed to the bot
tom. Mr.. Gadsden, it will be remem-
bered, as attorney for Mrs. Lawrence
in Charleston. settled with her hus-
bands sister for $500 the latter's
claim in the estate of DR.. Lawrence,
who was before his death interested
in traction companies in Charleston
and left stock to the amount Of s1O.-
600 shares. Mrs. Lawrence later set
tied with the heirs of her husband
for $4,000, this being against Mr.
Gadsden's advice. A circuit court
judge criticised Mr.. Gadsdens conduct
in the matter. and it is to vindicate
his legal conduct that the proceed
ings were started in the Supreme
Court
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-28

Trenton, n. j., Jan. 25.-Securing
forty-seven Of the 70 votes cast in the
joint session Of the New Jersey Legis-
lature, James f. MARITIME, of Plainfeld
who was the choice Of the majority Of
the Democratic electors who went to
the polls in the primary election last
September, was today formally elect
ed United States Senator. to succeed
John Kearn. Jr., Republican whose
term expires on March 4.
Mr.. MARITIME received all but four
OF the Democrats in the Legislature
James Smith, Jr., who gave up the
fight against Mr.. MARITIME yesterday,
received three Of these and the fourth
man declined to vote. Edward c..
Stokes, former Governor, who receiv-
ed the Senatorial endorsement in the
September primary was given 21 Of
the 29 Republican votes cast. The
other votes were scattered Thus end
ed a unique and interesting contest
for the United States Senatorship.
Senator-elect MARITIME, who was
backed by Governor Wilson, gave out
statement after his election, in
which he said that his candidacy
"personified an eternal truth Of gov
ernment, which was vitalized by pub
lie opinion" The victory, he said was
not that Of an individual, but Of the
people and added that he did not
spend one dollar in seeking his elect
ion.
With regard to his course In Con-
gress, Mr.. MARITIME said that neither
honest capital nor labor need have
any apprehension Of adverse action"
on his part at Washington.
Governor Wilson said that it was a
matter Of congratulation that the
Senatorial contest had been so hap
PLY settled and so soon.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-28
How and Why 'Twas Done.

Washington, Jan. 24.--The Demo-
cratic ED Congress will be charged
up with an extra $4,000. 900 appro-
priati0n for war claims. as the re-
sult OF the action OF the House COM
mittee on claims today. I'm killing
me omnibus claims bill for this Con-
gress. The bill. which already had
p1ssed the Senate. Is largely made up
ot claims from the South. on account
of depredatlons during the civil war.
and there are many provisions In II
FOR individuals.
When the bill. which Mr.. Taft has
recently urged. reached the House.
the claims committee appointed a
subcommittee to inquire into the
whole question. and they deived into
q mass OF historical details. The full
committee today decided to postpone
Indefinitely any action on the bill, II
being announced that the Calendar of
the House already was full and that
more measures were pending than
could be put through at this session.
Chairman Prince. Of the committee.
stated that there was no argument to
le bn.
The addition Of about 100000 tor
rcnoh spoliatscn claims by the sub
r,mmittee caussd a lively session in
sne committee and hnal!y defeated
the proposed legislation.
The Democrats contended that II
the. French spoliation claims were
20 be taken care OF. that should have
been done long ago instead of sad
ding them onto this generation. On
a yea and nay vote. the bill was de-
feated.
The Democrats say the bill will be
passed in the next Congress. with the
French spoiiation amendment elimi-
mated.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-28
sPARTANBURG HAS $4,000 FIRE.
Occupants of Business Buildings Suf.
fer Heavy Losses.

Spartanburg, Jan. 25.--Fire Of un-
known origin at s o'clock this morn
ing destroyed two buildings in the
principal business section Of the city
and badly damaged another. A loss
OF about $4,000 was sustained par
TALLY covered by insurance. The
flames started in the basement Of the
building occupied by w. s. Glenn, a
dealer I'm stocks and bonds, and who
conducts an insurance agency, and
spread rapidly. Eating their way in
to the adjoining building occupied by
Heinitsh's drug store. they destroyed
the entire front OF the store, but were
extinguished before reaching the store
house In the rear, where there was a
large quantity of highly infiammable
oils. etc.
On the other side OF the Glenn
building Is the Bank Of Commerce,
which was not damaged by fire but
was flooded and filled with smoke
Above these ground floor buildings
there we're offices Of Drs. Edwards
Heinitsh and Blake. and the law Of
flee OF Ben Hill Brown, and the office
OF the Elford agency. all Of which
were totally destroyed. These men
carried little insurance and their loss
is heavy.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-28
PINK PAJAMAS EXHIBITED.
Girl in Scanty Costume Rushes 10
the Street.

Evansville. Ind. Jan. 24.-Flames
early today reused from their beds
In the Oneida hotel score or more
OF guests who were forced to flee
into the streets wearing only the
scantiest or apparel. The blaze o'
tracted big crowd which was about
to disperse when from the smoking
stairway appeared young woman
clad only in pink pajamas.
"Oh. IN burn to death! III go
out" she exclaimed. A big fireman
rushed u the girl. wrapped her I'm
a great coat and carried her to safety.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-28

posse Of citizens yesterday went to
the home of Henry Shackelford. a
negro. to give him a horse-whipping
for an alleged insult to two white
girls, the negro began shooting. kill
ing Ebb Willy "a we'll known young
man of this town. The remainder
OF the posse fed. Shackleford made
his escape and has not been captured.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-28
GALLAGHER GOES TO PRISON.
GaynOr's Assailant Taken to New Jcr-
sey State Penitentiary to Serve
Twelve-year Term.

New York, Jan. 24.-James j
Gallagher, who shot Mayor w. J.
Gaynor and w. II. Edwards, street
commissioner, on a steamship in
dock at HOboken last August, was
taken to the New Jersey State pen
itentiary today to serve II years at
hard labor. The sentence, including
also a fine Of $1,000. is for his attack
on Edwards. He has not been tried
for his attempt to assassinate the
mayor.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-28

John Gary Evans, Former Governor,
1ncensed at Message OF Governor
Blease to Legislature.

Spartanburg. Jan. 26.-John Gary
Evans, former governor Of South
Carolina. returned this afternoon
from Columbia, where he went to de-
mand an explanation Of the implied
charges mad" aggius, him By Gov.
blcase in the latter's Message to the
-g!slature regaruirE the commission
OF winding up tne State dispensary.
, lie said that puou llar,ns that the
legislature would investigate the
| charges he made no effort to COM
municate with the governor. Mr..
Evans entered in the following state
ment:
GAS soon as l saw the matter in
The Herald 1 Immediately went to
Columbia. l found that the legisla-
ture had appointed a committee to
make an immediate investigation Of
the allegations in the govern ors mes
sage. 1t will be reported at the pres
ent session.
Il do not care to make any detailed
statement until that committee meets,
when the governor will be called up
on to present his information.
Il will state, however, that so far
as l am concerned the connection Of
my name with the matter is without
any foundation of fact or circum-
stance.
Il have not seen one Of those
whose name is mentioned in connec-
ton with mine in four years until a
week ago in Columbia"
In his message Gov. Blease asked:
What was the agreement had with
eX-Gov. John Gary Evans and ex-
State Chairman II. II. Evans for in
formation given by them at a con-
ference held In Atlanta between
these gentlemen. Attorney General
Lyon and Attorney Fielder?
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-28
FIGURE 1T OF.

Experience has undoubtedly shown
you cannot get sOmeJhing fo~ ucoh-
ing-if you want cheap furniture you
will find that the furniture will look
cheap, Will not give you one-t utr
the satisfaction that a slightly hiyDer
priced article would-nor one. half
the service.
Good furniture is always a good in
Nestment-our stocks show you only
the best makes and combined with
our showing we know you will find
prices unequalled for true economy.
WITHERSPOON
BROS. FURNITURE COMPANY,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-28
White Sale. White Sale!

Beginning on Monday, 30th, we will
put on sale for one week, everything
in the white goods and embroidery
line that you can think of at prices
that will astonish you. Shaw and Nc
Collum Mer. Co. 1-2S-lt
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-28

Race suicide is not fashionable in
bastlscan, small town in the prov
lnce OF Quebec. Edward JCiicoeur. Of
Batlscan. reached Montreal a few
days ago with his wife and ten chill
dren. The number is fairly large.
but the fact that they are five pairs
Of twins and the parents are only 23
years old Is stranger still.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-28
TRIAL LASTED THIRTY MINUTES.
Quick Justice for f'ratricide - I'm.
prisonmcnt for Life.

Gainesville. Ca. Jan. 2I.-what Is
behSved TO be- the speedlest murder
trial ever recorded In this State was
hold today. when Leonard worley
was sentenced for life on the charge
~ numbering his brother. f. S. wor-
~. a few weeks ago.
The jury's verdict OF guilty was
r ad by the Court thirty minutes af-
t.r the proceedings started.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-28

do you know that fully nine out
every ten cases Of rheumatisrn are
ipiy rheumatism OF the muscles
TO cold or damp. o. chronic rhsu-
,isn. and require no internal treat
mt whatever Apply Chamberlain n
rinent freely and zee how quickly
gives relief. For sale by all deal
"a. MA
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-28

IL IL still possible. II is said. for Blsh-
Vile and Sumter to secure a con-
ction with the Seaboard Air Line,
they will get together. take the
. oper steps and offer the proper in
cements.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-28

constipation is the cause OF many
ailments and disorders that make life
miserable. Take Chamberlain 3
Stomach and Liver tablets, keep your
bowels regular and you will avoid
these diseases. For sale by all deal
ers.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-28

Yilie Jones aGd ". a. Clark. ot this
city, and John y. Darlington.
The specific charges brought against
the parties named is misrepresenting
sale Of $500 worth Of Seminole
stock to l.. l.. Clyburn.
Washington A. Clark, Of Columbia.
was one of the trustees Of the Semi
mole Securities Company. He is presi-
dent of the Carolina National Bank,
OF this city, and under Governor An
sci was chairman of the State board
Of pardons Thus far no announce
ment has come from Governor Blease
that he will not continue to serve in
this capacity. Mr.. Clark is one of
the leading men Of this city.
Gen. Willie Jones is a familiar figure
in South Carolina political and busi-
ness affairs. He was for sixteen
years State Democratic chairman and
now holds that position. He is presi-
dent Of the Palmetto National Bank,
VI tllS CITY.
John Y. Darlington was sentenced
to three years imprisonment for
breach OF trust with fraudulent in
tent, in connection with Seminole
dealings. He was president of the
Seminole Securities Company, the no
torious concern that swept the State
few years ago, with sensations and
broken pocketbooks left behind. Gar
lington's whereabouts at this moment
are unknown. He left the State af-
ter his conviction. The appeal is
pending and his bond was $4,000.
The warrant just issued in Ker-
shaw and received in this city to-
night after o'clock charges the three
men with conspiracy. The warrants
have not yet been served at Z o'clock
this evening, and it is officially stated
that service will not be had until to-
morrow. 1t will be impossible to
serve Darlington in person, as he is
out OF the State.
Under the Code Of 1912, Just from
the presses, in Section 314, conspiracy
Is defined, being felony, subjecting
the persons convicted to a fine of
not less than 500 nor more than
$4,000 or imprisonment for not less
than six months nor more than three
years. or both. In the discretion of the
| presiding Judge, and shall thereaf-
ter be Ineligible to and disabled from
holding any office OF honor, trust or
profit in this State"
II In conspiring any other misde-
meanor or felony is committed the
| penalty Of that also attaches 1t Is
made the duty OF sheriffs and con-
stables and especially empowered Of
| fcers to serve warrants In these
| cases.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-28
NEGRO FIRES INTO Posi-

Kills One Member Of Crowd Which
Comes Bent on Giving Him a Whip
ping.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-28

A commission governmen. would
be good FOR Sumter.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-28
kRTIhE GETS SEaATORSH|p.
RESULT OF FIGHT IN JERSEY
PLEASES GOV. WILSON.

Democratic ScnatOr-Elect, who Sue
cecds Republican, Declares he Did
not Spend One Dollar In Seeking
ElcctiOn-Says Victory was that of
People, not an Individual-Three
Democrats Stick to Smith and One
Declines to Vote.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-28
Str 0dlaJtbmm ms Soutbrur.

The sumter watchman was found
"a In 1850 and the True southron In
isss. The watchman and southron
now has the combined circulation and
infiuencs CT both OF the old papers.
and is manifestly the best advertising
medium In Sumter.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-28
SEMINOLE" WARRANTS ISSUED
Kershaw Citizen Brings Action
Against Former Officials.

Columbia, Jan. 25.-Warrants
charging conspiracy in connection
with the famous Seminole transact
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1911-08-07
SIMMONS.

state OF West Virginia.
To the Sherim of Harrison County.
Greeting.
You are hereby commanded to sum
mon George Howell Vandervort to
appear before the Judge Of our Cir
cult Court of Harrison County at the
Clerks office OF our said Court, at
rules to be held therein for said
Court, on the last Monday in August
1911, to answer bill in Chancery ex-
hiblted against him in our said Court
by May Vandervort, and have then
there this writ.
witness. I. Wade Co:Sman. Clerk OF
our said Court. at the Court House
of the said county this third day Of
August, 1911, and In the 18th year
Of the state.
/. WADE CoNFAGAisI, Clerk.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1911-08-07
shInnston 800 Anal.

Social circles mt Shinnston have
been quite active Mrs. Mary A. Swi-
lEer gave a surprise dinner party
Tuesday at her home in celebration OF
liner son. Nduta U. SSvisers birthday
anniversary. She entertained a num-
her his friends and an elegant dinner
was partalSen OF by the merry gath
ering. The guests Included Msssrs. F.
la. I.elIen. r. VI. OFIare. ]. C Hartley.
IL L carder, J. H. Hartley. E w.
Kocfler, I. W. Hartley, Ray Martin.
Paul Lowe and NIuta q. Swiger. Mr..
and NArs. Fred Burnett. Mr.. nE.d Mrs
Fred Wilkinson, NIr. and Mrs Charles
Harmer and children. Harden and
! Blanche, and Mr.. and Mrs. John j.
Ashton, ne latter I've from Morgan
town postal card shower was given
by Mr.. ~ L. Allen and q picture OF the.
group was taken by Mr.. r. W. Koch
Ter.
Mrs. Moliie swiger entertained al
Jew invited guests a recent evening at
her home on Rebecca street she
was assisted In entertaining by Mrs.
John ]. Ashton, OF Morgantown. Al
a late hour dainty Refreshments were
served. Those present were MesdaTnes
NicI.ain, r. S. startzman, Lloyd Chal-
FAINT, seymour Lowe. Fred Wilkinson
Misses Ella Martin, Dorothy Startz-
man. and Muster Guy Chalfant.
Recently Miss Catherine Shinn gave
n very enjoyable anair to the mem
hers Of the Methodist Protestant
Chrisitiasn Endeavor and several of
their friends. The hospitality was
partaasen OF by large number of the
Younger people Of the church. The
evening was spent on the large lawn
OF the Shinn homestead and numer-
Gus games were played. Delicious re-
freshments we're serve.
The Ladies Aid Society OF the
Christian church was very pleasant
" entertained at the home OF Mrs.
d. E. Bock a recent afternoon from
. 80 to $50 o'clock. At the close
OF business the hostess served the
members and friends to an elegant
luncheon. Those present were Mes
danes Marion Riley, H. t. shinn, J.
n. Knox, Frank Book. NJ. A.
Davis, s. b. Davis. ]. F. Martin.
NJ. O. Moore. ID. NJ. Roberts, Wal
ter Moore, Sarah Linville. A. G.
Fortney, Ella McLain, Walter Nc
Gee. Miss Irene MCGEE; children:
Percel Book, Dorthy Startzman. 8.
3. Davis. Jr., Lillian and John How
ard Martin. George Moore and
Pauline Davis.