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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-21
MAN MARRIED FOUR SISTERS.
He Wasn't Happy without Them
And they Waited their Turn.

To marry four sisters is the exper-
ience Of Harry ID. Philkill. formerly a
resident Of White Hill, N. j., who
now resides in Baltimore, Md. He Is
5S years old. and has married Miss
Josephine Conroy. seven years his Sc
nior. She Is the fourth bride and a
sister to his three other wives now de-
ceased. Philkill declared after the
ceremony, which was performed by
the Rev. S. c. Cutter, that he felt
like boy OF nineteen.
He was first married forty years
ago, when he eloped with Miss Marie
Conroy. says the New York Herald
He was greatly attached to all four
sisters. and II has been often said
that they were all in love with him.
His first wife was killed in an accident
about six years later. He afterward
married Miss Anna Conroy, with
whom he lived for a dozen years. She
died Of heart disease, while they were
enjoying a trip to the Pacific coast.
Mr.. Philkill remained single for
two years. declaring to his friends
that he would never marry. He did
not keep this resolution, however, as
he again fell in love when he came
here TO visit the Conroy family, and
the graves Of his wives, who are all
buried in the family plot.
Miss Lillian Conroy was his next
bride. He woced and won her dur
ing his visit and she accompanied him
to Baltimore as a bride. This proved
PhilkilPs longest venture in matri-
mony as the couple lived together
for eighteen years. At the expiration
of that time Mrs. Philkill died of
typhoid fever. Mr.. Philkill remained
single two years. but Cupid possibly
believed that he made too good
husband to be without a wife, the
wedding of Miss Josephine Conroy
and the ~idower being tho outcome.
Mr.. Philkiu IS the father OF three
boys. one having been born to each
OF his first three wlyes.-- Charleston
News and Courier.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-21
"A Personal Talk TO The Reader.

few weeks ago we announced our
program for 1911,-in so far, at least,
as the spirit in which we shall try
to do the years work Is concerned.
Now, in this first issue of the year we
wish to talk directly to every one Of
our more than 100000 subscribers
and probably 100000 readers about
the spirit with which thcy will re-
spond to our efforts and receive the
paper. We have, let us say to begin
with. the voluntary testimony of
hundreds Of readers in aim ost every
Southern State that they have found
1T OF great value to them. Yet we
feel sure that there are some farm
ers-not many, but some-who will
not get much out of 1t, but who will
feel that they have done no better
farming because of having read it. If
we could strengthen all its good fea-
lures and get rid Of all its faults,
this would still be true. And these
farmers will be men living under
practically the same conditions, and
having practically the same needs, as
those who are kind enough to write
us glowing words OF praise and en-
couragement. The difference between
these two classes will be due almost
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-21

for helpful information, rather than
as a disputant seeking a quarrel
We feel sure that no man who turns
TO his paper each week in this spir;; /;
will fail to profit by it, and we be-
lieve, TOO, that if he would get The
greatest good from anything he reads.
he must be looking for pleasant, help
full things ana ready to profit by I'll
he finds that il good. He need not
accept it as intallible, or follow any
of its teachings blindly, but he must.
If he would get the most from it. read
it with the definite purpose of learn
ing from it as many as possible of the
things he needs to know.
We have no fear as to how The
Progressive Farmer will be received
by the great majority of it's readers.
We fell when writing as if we were
talking to a lot of friends, and this
feeling that we have the goodwill of
hundreds Of thousands of farm folk
all over the South is one of the "dur-
able satisfactiOns" we get out Of our
work. That is why We wish to ex-
tend the circle of our friends and 70
be Of all possible service to every one
of them; why, on this first page of
our first issue this year. we make this
appeal to them for cooperation. and
why we are trying to suggest to them
how they may get the most good, not
only out of this paper, but out of all
their reading.
So, in conclusion, let every reader
remember that we want to do all in
our power to help him, that our ability
to do so depends largely upon him
self, and that if he will bring to his
reading this year a desire for infor
nation and an open mind toward new
facts and new ideas, it will aim )st
surely be the most prosperous and
the most satisfying year he has ever
known.
And this is what we would have it
to be to every one Of our hundred
thousand subscribers. Progressive
Farmer.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-21
TO ABOLISH PORT ROYAL YARD.
House Naval Committee Includes Rec
ommcndation i'm Its Report on Navy
Bill.

Washington. Jan. 1S.-The house
naval committee today voted to in
clude in the naval bill when it Is re-
ported provision abolishing the navy
yard at Port Royal. s. C. 1t is under
stood that while the bill as reported
is likely to pass the house the senate
may take different view Of the case
and insist upon its maintenance.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-21

The Natal Transport was launched
for the Empire Transport Company.
Limited, London. for the River Plate
cargo service on May Q. The vessel
is 365 feet by 81 feet 1-2 inches by
2S feet 1-2 inches. to carry about
1850 tons and to steam about 10
knots loaded. These regular English
cargo liners pay well.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-21

If Great Britain and Germany
agree to limit their armaments other
nations would have to follow suit as
the main excuse for large and pow-
erful navies has been found in the
rivalry and consequent action Of
the two former powers.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-21
Some Random Thoughts.

One year ago today the Union Bro
lied by the first stockholders meet
ing in the Court House. business
was started on January 1st and some
goods had been sold before the for
NAL organization. 1T is purely a Far
mers Union enterprise, and loyal
farmers union members should give
it their patronage and hearty support
II it's charter would permit it, the
stock could be increased four or five
times over in one day from outside
business men who know a good thing
when they see it, Some of it's best
not even eligible to membership in the
union. We mention these things TO
encourage the brethren to better sup
port Of this enterprise. Promoted, or
ganized and run by the Farmers
Union in the interest of the farmers;
doing a successful years business on
very limited capital, it is a living wit
ness ihat farmers can organize and
that their organization is not chasing
an "iridescent dream" but is deter
mined in a practical way to solve
some Of the problems Of the CONNER
cial age in which we find ourselves
and to solve them in our interests.
"A Personal Talk to the Reader
gives the viewpoint Of every editor
who is striving to helr his readers,
and shows how he needs the cooper
alton of his readers to accomplish
his aims. We commend it to every
reader Of the Watchman &: South
ron for 1911 and trust that some of
them at least will read in the spirit
there described and that to them
some helpful ideas may be formed in
these columns. While primarily this
department of the Watchman &
Southron is now in the interest of
the II FARMERS Union ana 10 IurlnSr
its ends, yet there is a desire to be
helpful to all who take the trouble to
read it. 1t not at one time at some
other, and for that reason we try to
have a variety of articles. We want
original letters Grom any reader hat
is interested in any subject lncutiuu-
ed In this daportn sut ard on any
subject that ought t, 20. tG.atea in q
i've couEty poper chat Is conducting
a farmers department. Such letters
would be much more interesting that
what somebody wrote for another pa
per. AS proof of this see how inter-
esting are the letters from DRY joe"
Dude" "Violet," blue Eyes" and
the unknown county correspondents
who make a live county paper Many
a time their letters are read when the
editorials are skipped.
E. w. d.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-21

1t may surprise many to learn that
India is the greatest cane-sugar pro-
ducing country in the world, the
country's crop amounting to 10000
coo to 5O,0OO,OOO tons. Notwithstand-
ing this fact, it's sugar market has
been captured first by the beet sugar,
and later by cane sugar from Mauri-
thus and Java.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-21

The president and three employees
Of the semi-weekly Atlanta Journal
have been indicted in the United
States court of defrauding ,he Uuni-
ted States Postal laws.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-21

Lewis w. Starry, sole survivor OF
those who took part In the execution
OF John Brown. died at Charlestown,
w. Va. recently. He was So years
old. He was the undertaken who Of
hciated at the execution.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-21
Stt dollltbmaa ane Sautbrun

The sumter watchman was found
ed In 1850 and the True Southron in
issS. The watchmsn and southren
now has the combined circulation and
fnfsoeLcs CT beth OF the old papers.
and is manitsstiy the best advertising
medium In Suuter.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-21

SEED CORN-The committee for the
BOYS Corn Club has remaining on
hand about fifteen bushels of the
selected corn entered for seed corn
prize. Each bushel was selected
with care and ia the best seed corn
to be had in Sumter County. 1t
VIII be sold for 81 per bushel. Ap-
ply to S. D. Cain. County superin-
tendent Of Education.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-21

Miss Della Sharp has just been de-
ciared elected circuit clerk in Jasner
County, 3d.. after strongly con-
tested campaign Her opponent Was
one or the most popular farmers IN
the county. Miss Sharp IS described
as keen business woman ana very
attractive in looks. She was admit
ted to the bar in 1901.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-21

Senator Carllsle's marriage license
bill coupled almost the entire time OF
the senate yesterday. but was finally
passed TO Its third reading. Much in
terest has been manifested IN the bill
and II seems popular measure In the
State.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-21

An interesting experiment in ship
ping Canadian tomatoes to the British
market is announced in a Birmingham
daily. Sample boxes Of tomatoes
packed in peat and sawaus. we're
sent from Toronto t. tae English
market to ascertain wrether they AN
be shipped without intr...
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-21

y letter by Benjamin Franklin to
q medical friend, with the sardonic
taunt Half the lives you save are
not worth saving. as being useless,
and almost the other half ought not
to be- saved as being mischievous,
was sold at auction in London for 80
lbs. los
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-21

Resolutions have been introduced
into the legislature by Representative
Minis of Dorchester to have more
beneficiary scholarships to Clemson
college.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-21

Good thing poor Mark Twain
couldn't live to see and hear what the
Mark Twain meetin's are doing.
mayor Gibbes, Of Columbia, is
roasting the health board of that city
for failure TO furnish vital statistics
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-21

The Venezuelan Government has
ordered the establishment OF q sec
tton Of plants and seeds under the
agricultural division Of the ministry
Of commerce (Fomento,) which is
charged with the monthly importa-
ton Of seeds and plants approved by
the minister.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-21

LOST-On January 18th. one red
mound dog. Has gray mouth nd
mole on chest and front foot. War
collar and answers to name of t5iii.
Ihree dollars reward if returned to
hllip Conyers. 1-16-2t-W
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-21

The more fresh air you take into
your lungs the less you will want to
lounge; IL you inspire deeply you will
aspire and desire.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-21

AoSI-Large white pointer dog, with
lemon colored ears. Answer TO
name of Sport" Reward for re-
turn to r. ]. Bland or A. G. Fish
burne 1-a-ra+yu q.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-21

'ioNEh ER-We can supply a
limited quantity OF selected and i'm
proved pure "Moneymaker" cotton
seeo, raised on our farm where
there has never been any blight.
small lots, s1.25 per bushel; better
price on large lots. Booth Osteen
Co., Sumter. S. c. 12-1s.+fw
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-21

The residence OF Mr.. j. r. Lyon
has been moved back from the corner
and now occupies the lot on Oakland
avenue back from the corner which
has been left vacant.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-21

You are egotists to pray for that
which helps you on your way. and
leave your neighbor always out that
you may hear your own self shout
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-21

Geo. X. Koester has stated that he
has agreed to withdraw from the pro-
posed new morning paper in Colum-
bla, and the project has been deferred
until new plans can be made.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-21

The aeroplane will have to yield to
the water wagon as the chief pro-
ducer Of fatal falls during the first
week In January.-Washing Times.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-21
PEARY MEETS A BOGUS "COOK." :"
Hooks His OvercOat with the
Waiter.

The wintry blasts off the Potomac
contain no hidden dangers for Com
mander Robert E. Peary. Lest there
be any doubt in the minds Of hope
lessly biased persons on this subject,
the following facts, says the Wash
ington Herald. are presented for
consideration:
Ten days ago the discoverer Of the
North Pole, now naval engineer at
tached to the department of justice"
received orders to prepare for the
ninety-mile riding test that is pres
cribed for naval officers. Meditatively
the commander stroked his tawny
mustache and frowned a polar frown
as he said;
II haven't been astridc of a horse
for seventeen years, and have Almost
forgotten how to mount a saddle.
But I'm going to make that ninety
mile ride If / die in the attempt
1t was typical of Commander Peary
to make determination of this sort
and to carry it out. Wednesday morn
ing he started out on the course, a
hree-and-one- half loop around the
speedway. He knew he had to COM
plete the ride in three days and was
a trifle worried by the thought.
But at 10 o'clock Thursday morl
ing, eleven hours Of hard riding in
all, Commander Peary crossed the
finish line, with just a suspicion Of a
smile on his lips. He had demonstra-
ted he knew a few "landlubber"
tricks as we'll as those of plain sea-
man. He had used eleven horses in
his riding relays, had never once al
lowed them to slacken down in their
ten-mile-an-hour gait and had emerg-
ed from the test with 10 miles to his
credit.
Incidentally the test ride was
climaxed with the spice Of excitement.
After completing the ride the North
Pole discoverer made a little recon-
noissance to a place of refreshment,
where he might find little spiritual"
nourishment. The little Journey was
successful. Then Commander Peary
found he thad brought no money with
him; his pockets were empty.
drink just now, my man." he said to
the man behind. Il haven't any
money. But I'm Commander Peary.'
'The--you are" replied the man
in the apron. We'll, I'm DR.. Cook.
and 1 have proofs, specifications and
documents to show you bought a
drink and didn'C pay for it, / should
advise YOU to come across with some
cash, Nj. Commander Peary."
TheIevDoU an exciting colioquy en-
sued Dut the Commander was so de-
cisively worsted in the argument that
he bethought himself a compromise.
Finally happy thougt struck him.
I'm going to leave this overcoat
here as guarantee that I'll pay for
this drink. That ought to satisfy you
man can't wear an overcoat this
Kind of weather, anyway" he added
So the overcoat was held hostage
until late in the afternoon. Com
mander Peary might have given
him a certain polar watch charm Of
his instead of the overcoat, but he
would not run the risk O. losing it,
lt Is altogether too valuable for that.
Tha aerQnla ne u.ill laa1ro "a ..iold e.,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-21

Perhaps the density Of Rhode Is
lands population accounts for Mr..
Aldrich's long tenure in the Senate.
indianapolis News.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-21

Atlanta claims to have no GROWERS.
Why should it, with Statewide pro-
hibtion in force Omaha Bee.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-21

Associate Justice Hughes has been
told that If he will be good he may
get to be chief justice some day.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-21

Even with the tail-end of a bliz-
zard sweeping over her Dixie hasn't
got cold feet.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-21

MONEY MAKER COTTON-Improv-
ed and selected by T. ]. Kirven is
the best. Seed at one dollar per
pushel. T. j. Kirven, Providence.
o. y. 1-16-1mW' taSV
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-21

Here In Michigan 1t seems that
murderers also will out.-Detroit
Free Press.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-21

People who start out to get rich
quick get poor quicker.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-21

Nearly one-fifth of the deaths in
England occur in public institutions.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-01-21

entirely to the difference between the
ywo spirits in which the paper is re-
ceivd.
Each week the paper will come to
eacn reader with variety of con-
tents. In every issue there will al
most certainly be told something
which the reader already knows. 1t
is likely, too, that there will be in
each issue a discussion Of some sub
ject which does not interest him, prob
ably some advice he can not take:
maybe some expression of opinion
with which he does not agree; per-
haps some criticism Of his methods
or beliefs which he believes unjusti-
fled. What then? Shall he judge the
paper by these things only: decide
that its instruction is too elementary
for him; fancy that it does not fit his
needs; get mad" because it holds
opinions different from his own? He
can do this, Of course, but will he
profit ~ it? He is almost sure to find
the same defects in any other paper.
Then, w'll he Cuit reading entirely
because the papers tell things he
knows, discuss things in which he is
not interested, CT disagree with him
about his own affairs? lie can do
this, but he can not afford to do it.
Will not the wise reader rather re-
member that even if he does know
some of the things we think it worth
while to tell, there are probably 9TH
ers who do not? Will he not con-
slider the matter in which he is not
interested may appeal to other men
in other localities and other lines Of
work? Will he not be fair enough
to concede that his own opinions are
not infallible, and tolerant enough to
listen to the other side? Will he not
acknowledge that his methods, even
though they be good, are not likely
to be perfect, and that criticism may
be friendly even when not commend
atory? Will he not regard the paper
as a friendly helper bringing to him
each week the experiences and
thoughts Of many men who 1are de-
voted labor and study to the solution
Of farming problems and the doing of
farm work? Will he not try to find
u 4 lEe tn.n-- LM.- wv - ----ll-L
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-28
CARUSO AND HOMER
 HEARD IN AIDA
Opera Lovers Enthusiastic Over the Great Amneris-Rhadame Scene Given By the Two Most Famous
 ExpOnents of These Roles

Opera lovers are not necessarily people who regularly attend the opera, for while Ire performances of grand opera are con- fined to the large centers there are thou sands of music-lovers all over the land who enjoy grand opera. They rarely have all opportunity to go to a grand opera performance, but have the opera brought to them. They look to the Victor flor their productions and are thus enabled the same famous artists who render them so brilliantly in opera houses hundreds of miles away.
 In the March list of new Victor records the great scene in act " of Aida between Amneris and Rhadames is given in com plete form by Homer and Caruso, the two most famous opponents of these roles, and the rendition of this dramatic scene is so wonderful that it must be heard to be appreciated. These two artists also sing superbly the great AZucena- Manrico duet from act II of Trovatore, and Caruso sings as a solo the favorite 'Siciliana" from Cavalleria Rusticana, with harp ac- compartment, and his exquisite singing of the decrescendo passage at the close of the number is worthy of particular men, tion.
 Among the other contributors this month are Rita Fornia, Blanche Ring Marguerite Dunlap, Reed Miller the Vic tor Light Opera company, MT. and Mrs. Wheeler and many others
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-28
MIR. MURRAY BROWN HOST
 AT AN INFORMAL DINNER

One of the most pleasant hospitalities ever extended in the home of The Bach elors, on Highland avenue was the in- formal dinner. of which Miss Edna Mo Candless of Atlanta was the inspiration last evening. MT. Murray Brown invited 12 guests to meet Miss McCandless, who is the house guest of MT. and Mrs. Camp bell Maben, and the affair, though char acterized by the utmost informality, was as gracious as his genial manner and his charming home could make it.
 The color motive used on the bright table was pink and white. roses and spring flowers of the sweetest fragrance, making lovely floral center. In the cir cle which assembled In the handsome din- iEg room were MT. and Mrs. J. c. Ma ben, Jr, MT and Mrs. Culpepper Exum MT. and Mrs. Edward Ware Barrett, Miss McCandless, MT. and Mrs. Frank Crock ard. MT. and Mrs. R. A. Brown, Miss Fannie Dunn, Mrs. Viola Roden-R Redin MT. Erskine Ramsey and the host.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-28

them. Not that she would like the re- ward-and still 1t wouldn't be sniffed at but she sallies forth to see if by chance they happen to be on the side of the pavement where every one who has ever found anything declares he saw it Tying in the dust
 Then there is the lady who advertises the loss of perfectly no-good pigskin purse (the kind that Cross gets up in such smart style) and two diamond pins, ocekt and a pair of diamond ear rings
 What find that would be.
 In due time the advertisement is with drawn from the paper and so. of course one naturally infers that the bag is- found.
 Then there is the man who is always losing "5O shares of certified stock, '' whatever that Is, and the woman who lost her purse which she values for sentiment tai reasons" offering the contents for its return and no questions.
 The man who has lost bull pup named "Gyp" has been advertising regularly ever since newspapers were started.
 You begin to wonder if it's the same dog or if another generation. maybe a grand son, has named 8 prized dog for the alued one the memory of which has been treasured and handed down by his granu- father.
 Maybe "Gyp" is s family name, or