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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-02-15
WIND-UP INVESTIGATION.
House Adopts Resolution for Appoint
mcnt of Commission TO Investigate
Acts of Dispcnsary Commission.


Columbia, Feb. 10.-Mr. Kibler in
sisted upon legislative action on the
resolution providing for an inves.iga-
tion Of the winding-up commission
and others connected with the clos 9.
Ing 81. the dispensary business. Tnss
inquiry 1t will be remembered was
suggested by Governor Blease.
Mr.. Kibler made statement of .he
matter and suggested an amendment
by which the present commission
would be continued in Office to con-
clude it's work, unless the investigat-
ing committee finds that it has done
something wrong.
Mr.. Sawyer saw no reason for the
amendment Of continuing the COM
mission in office.
Mr.. Stevenson came stoutlv and
strongly to the support of the wind
ing up commission. They have one
and only one outstanding claim and
the purpose is to close the matter as
soon as possible. Mr.. Stevenson ask
ed for and received permission to
print this statement in the Journal:
"As attorney for the State dispen-
sary commission, l desire to join in
the request for a full Investigation of
all its acts. The white light of an
honest, thorough and patient investi-
CATION is counted by the commission
and its counsel, with full confidence
that though, as human beings, they
have made mistakes, their acts have
been directed by honesty and patri
otism throughout, and they feel that
the fact that rumors derogatory to
their honor have reached the Chief
Executive renders it necessary to have
such investigation, and they earnestly
ask that it be made. Infallibility is
not claimed and cannot be set up bv
any human tribunal. but its position
has been sustained by the Courts of
last resort, both in the State and na
ton, and it's acts and impulses have
been prompted by honest and patrl-
otic hearts"
The House adopted the investiga-
ting resolution with the amendment
continuing the commission in Office.
until it has concluded it's work. un-
less removed on the report Of the
legislative investigating committee, to
be appointed.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-02-15
FISHERMAN DIE ON ICE FLOE.
Lashing Gale Brings Death to 1873
Films Who Established Village.

Viborg, Finland, Feb. 1O.-One
hundred and ifty-three fishermen
who were adrift on an ice floe have
pcrishcd, Is the belief Of members
Of a rescuing party who have been
in search Of the Castaways for the
last four days.
Nearly 300 fishermen established a
village ON an ice foe. lashing gale
broke up the floe. AS it drfted away
100 Of the men were taken off but
others refused the aid of rescuing
ships. believing they were in no dan
ger.
The gale increased and now it is
feared the foe was broken up, preci-
pitating its settlers into the sea.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-02-15
GOV. BLEASE Is INSISTENT.
Urging Change in Law as 1t Now
Stands.

Columbia Feb 1.-THE general as
sembly yesterday received special
message No. - from the governors
office. This was g. rejoinder to the re-
port Of the honec judiciary committee
report, which in effect showed M"
the governors position in the contro-
versy with the supreme court. The
message was received as information
in both house and senate and reads
as follows:
The report Of your house judiciary
committee on my message No. IL is
not at all surprising, as you will note
in said message l said L hope that the
committee would not act upon the
matter not according to their political
views towards their chief executive or
their personal feelings towards the
supreme court
Since sending in my message many
strong lawyers have congratulated
me on my position and one who is
considered the equal of any member
Of the bar in South Carolina. if not
the superior, says / am correct; anG
once again, | request of you to repeal
that portion of the act giving the
power to the chief justice or associate
justices to dictate to me VINO | shall
appoint on the bench
"Now, gentlemen, am serious
about this matter. | have asked YOU
to avoid a conflict; it is up to YOU. [
know my duty and when the time
comes | am going to do it as | was
elected to do; l have no relatives in
your body, hut hope | have some po-
litical friends.
Very respectfully,
Cole l.. Blease."
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-02-15
REPORT PRINCE STABBED.
Chinese Regent Said To Be Victim of
Angry Eunuch.

London, Feb. "a report reached
the Foreign Office today that Prince
Chun, the Chinese Regent, had been
stabbed by 4 Cdnachen eunuch. The
report could not be verified. 1t is at
aributed TO the fact that Chun has
been i'll for several days.
The Chinese outlook is a source Of
the greatest uneasiness to the For
eign Office, due to the belief that a
plot is on foot there to dethrone
Husan-Tung. the regent of the in
FAINT Emperor Pu Vi, in favor of some
Older member OF the imperial family.
Such a step at this time would greatly
imperil foreigners in China, the For
eign Office believes.
Owing to the alarming reports con-
corning the spread Of the plague in
China, the London papers today join
liz plea for more stringent precau-
tions throughout Europe.
1t is feared here that the breaking
up of the ice in the Chinese and Rus
sian rivers with the advent Of spring
will scatter the germs broadcast
Chinese dispatches say that the
plague has now appeared in the inner
city of Peking. On account Of the
lack OF proper sanitation there, il is
feared terrible spread Of the disease
is inevitably.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-02-15
MEMBERS WANT THEIR BILLS
PASSED.
Next. Only Committees Introduce
Bills.

Columbia, Feb. 10.--Each member
Of the house is now seemnly at
tempting to get his bills taken up out
of their order, to prevent a contin-
uance until next session, and as a re-
suit nobody knows what bills will be
taken up next. Only committees are
now introducing bills, and unless
these are taken up out of their order
many will go over until next session.
\ great many measures will go over
until next January. anyway. The
Clemson College matter has been
STAYED off at this session, but il will
loom up again at the next.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-02-15
FARM DEMONSTRATION WORK.
Ira B. WillimS Goes to WASHINGTON
This week to Confer With DIR. S. A.
Knapp.

Columbia, Feb. 13.-Ira w. Will
liams, State agent Of the United
States farm demonstration work in
South Carolina, under whose manage
ment such excellent results have been
obtained, will go to Washington dur
ing the present week to confer with
DR.. Seaman A. Knapp as to the work
in South Carolina, 1911. He will be
in Washington for several days and
will make an official announcement
upon his return to the State.
The farm demonstration work in
South Caroline is considered a model
by the national department of agri-
culture and the work in other States
is being modelled after this State.
1t is practically certain that the
work will be extended into every coun-
ty in South Carolina. Special atten-
tion will be given to the boys corn
CLUB work. Last year there were ap-
proXinately 5000 members Of the
boys corn clubs. Mr.. Williams hopes
to enlist at least 5000 young mon in
the work this year.
The general assembly has app~Opri-
ated $4,000 for the work this wear
and an additional 100000 will be given
by the national government.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-02-15


The name of Col. w. B. Gruber was
Withdrawn yesterday in the race for
associate justice before the balloting
began. The friends of Gen. NJ. L.
Bonham, seeing that he was not de-
veloping and not wishing to enbar-
rass the join assembly, withdrew his
name after the first ballot.
Col. Gruber's II votes were divid-
ed as follows: For Judge Memming-
er-SenatOrs Ackerman, Black CHM;
Representatives Bodie, Hin, Hunter,
HuttO, Minis. Polk i. l.. Smith, to-
tai 10; Gen. Bonham-Senators Bates
and Stewart; Representative Arnold,
total ); Lor Mr.. Fraser-Represent
tives Mitchum and Riley; for Judge
Watts-Senator Summers and Rep
resentative Dobson. Subsequently,
when Gen. Bonham retired, Mr.. Fra
ser got the votes Of Senator'S Bates,
Stewart and Summers and Messrs.
Arnold, Mitchum and Riley.
The total vote Yesterday ran up to
1Gi, there being but two absentees-
Messrs. Dixon and Kellehan, with
Mr.. Fraser not voting. Necessary to
choice So. On the last ballot Judge
Watts needed 81 and Mr.. Fraser 80
votes, showing how closely they were
running together, the high and the
low man.
When the joint assembly convened,
Senator Bates Of Barnwen wit drew
the name of Col. Gruber. The.t had
been much speculation az to hCy his
vote would go; as he and Judge ,demr
minger are from the same circuit.
Naturally enough Judge Memminger
got 10 Of Gruber's II votes.
This gave Judge Memminger quite
a boost. Senator Sinkler and Repre-
sentative Todd who have been i'll,
were present and added two more to
the Memmeinger column. Senator'S
Lide and T. j. Mauldin changed to
Memminger, and two representatives
changed. His vote on the six preced-
ing ballots had been 80 and with these
16 votes Judge Memminger came
from third place to first. lie held the
lead on the second ballot when the
Bonham vote disintegrated, although
his total was but Sc. On the third
ballot he went back to 54 and Judge
Watts took the lead
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-02-15
WEATHER THIS WEEK.
Indications Are That Weather vii,
- be Warmer THAN Normal In the
East

Washington, Feb. 12.--The pres
sure distribution over the North
American continent and the adjoining
oceans is such as to indicate that tenn
peratures will average considerably
above the normal in the region east
Of the Rocky Mountains during the
greater part Of the coming week, ac-
cording to the weather bureau pre-
dict!On. West Of the Rocky Noun
tains temperatures will average near
or below the normal. The principal
disturbances Of the week will prevail
during the next several days west
Of the Rocky mountains, across the
Middle West Wednesday or Thursday
and the Eastern States the latter part
OF the week. This disturbance will be
attended by general precipitation and
be followed by a change to colder in
northern and central districts east of
the Rocky Mountains.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-02-15

Columbia, Feb. 1.-THE three bal
lots cast today for a fifth associate
justive for the State supreme court
resulted as follows:
One the first ballot Fraser received
A votes; Memminger AS; and Watts
90; total vote cast 14S; necessary for
choice rs.
On the second ballot Fraser receiv-
ed 46 votes; Memminger so, and
Watts 50; total vote cast ISL; neces-
sary to a choice 76 votes.
On the third ballot Fraser received
40 votes; Memminger 81, and Watts
So; total vote cast 149; necessary t.
a choice Is votes.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-02-15
WAR AGAINST HOOKWOR1f.
Rockcfcller Sanitary Commjssion.
Which Meets i'm Atlanta, Will Dis
cuss Comprehensive Campalgn.

Atlanta. Ga.. Feb. 12.-How TO
eradicate the hookworm. which has
been found prevalent in 1873 of the
l45 counties in Georgia will be one
OF the important questions TO be con-
sidered by the conference of the
Rockefeller sanitary commission.
which viii hold a three-days' ses-
sion here, beginning Tuesday next.
The adoption Of uniform system Of
making reports and compiling records
of the work in the various States also
will be considered.
REPORTS will be made TO the con-
ferene, Srthat stf,e thotkworm IS not
confined to the Southern States but is
prevalent as we'll in New York, Wash
ington and other Northern cities, as
borne out by statistics already COM
piled. The gathering of data has been
I'm progress for more than a year now
under the direction OF the Rookie
feller commission and it is hoped at
this meeting to put this information
into such shape as will be higly val
liable to the health bodies Of the diff
r.rent States in combating the dis
ease
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-02-15

are the marriage license bill and the
law as to notaries public. Both Of
these measures had TO go to free
conference before agreements were
reached.
Under the terms of the marriage
license law it will cost a dollar to be
married after July. Two dollars is
the new fee for commission as no.
tary public.
Strange as IL may seem, two meas
ures, that have been before the Cen
eral Assembly for years have not been
presented this year.
No one has presented bin look
ing to Statewide prohibition, and no
one has ventured a compulsory edu-
cation bill. These measures have in
previous years been presented, with
perhaps little thought that they would
be enacted. but TO get a record, but
this year not even that much was
sought.
The house has passed both the gen
eral appropriation and the supply
bills. and they are now both on the
Senate side. The House has adopted
a resolution fixing Wednesday as the
time for final adjournment. This
would give ample time but there is
no apparent desire To hurry things
and the prospect is not such as to
encourage members to pack their
trunks until the end of the week for
tce home-going.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-02-15
BLEASE OPPOSES DELEGATION.
HOLDS UP THE APPOINTMENT OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Strange and Unusual Situation at
the Capitcl-Delcgo' u Set at
NauSht by the Go and Have
10 ASK his PIE" Their Nom-
nations. -

columD. > 7o-,t .nr,,,n.
could >Nsidered as being aston
ishe r the present administra-
- situation in regard to the Of
II county commissioner in Flor
ee county would fall in that cate
CORY, but nothing is surprising. or
ought to be. The delegation, after
spending long hours Of discussion and
weighing all matters relative to the
office, finally sent the name of Mr..
Chas. w. DuBOse to the governor for
appointment. The appointment was
made and the secretary of State noti-
fled him and requested the return of
his oath of office. The governor sud-
denly orders the secretary Of State
to hold up on the matter and to in
struct Mr.. DuBose to take no further
steps towards qualifying, as he had
another name in view.
Who the other man is, or whether
Mr.. DuBose falls under the ban Of
''pernicious activity IN politics" can
not at this time be stated, but it may
be presumed that some such situation
presents itself. At all events the
Florence delegation and the governor
are right dead up against a deadlock,
n 1n ~,
tended before the election that the
governor could not do anything. it
might as we'll be stated that the dele
cation will have to fish about until
they can find a man who was one Of
the governors friends and nominate
him, or just turn the matter over to
the governor in toto. He has the ap-
pointing power and he will use it as
he said before, to suit his own will
and in his own way.
The delegation might nominate, but
the governor cannot be mandamused
and he will have his way about the
second county commissioner Of Flor
ence county and if the third one is al
SO ordered, as provided in Mr.. Browns
bill the delegation might as we'll go,
hat in hand to the governor and ask
him whom they might presume to
nominate.
Exactly what the outcome Of this
matter may be nobody can tell Just
now because they cannot say what i'm
pulse has moved the governor to hold
up the appointment.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-02-15
OKLAHOMA CITY TO HAVE CAPI.
TOL.
State Supreme Court Decides that
Removal Of Seat OF Government Is
Perfectly Legal.

oklahoma City, Feb. 9.-Sustain-
ing the contentious OF the supporters
OF Oklahoma City in every point in
the capitol removal controversy the
State supreme court in q decision
rendered today declared that this city
Is to be the permanent capitol of
oklahoma.
The court decided that the legisla-
ture had the power to revoke the
provision Of the enabling act which
made Guthrie the capital until 1912.
Adherents Of Guthrie say they will
appeal to the United States supreme
court.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-02-15
Two CANDIDATES WITHDRAW.
LEAVING FRASER, MENiNINGER
AND WATTS IN RACE.
But Three Votes Difference Between
The Highest and the Lowest on the
Third Ballot Friday.

Columbia, Feb. 1.-THE result OF
the three ballots for associate justice
of the supreme court yesterday was
as follows:
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-02-15

Columb = 1O.-If anvtbino
could >%sidered as being aston
ishe II the present administra-
' - situation in regard to the Of
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1911-03-03

hot stove OF curiosity, and her face
was determined and her voice was
compelling as she hailed from her
stoop.
Wait a Tinute. Miss Seliny Lue,
can't you? Whatever was the matter
with the Dobbses?" she said, draping
herself over the picket-fence as if she
had come to hear the news If it took
all morning and all the backbone she
possessed to extract 1t.
1T was a bad accident. but it might.
er been worse il she had a-run it in
her eye, though that woulder been
hard for her to do unless it had been
something like a knitting -needle. A
thumb amt so much use except in
peeling potatoes and SIGH, as a sorter
balance wheel for the rest OF the
hand answered Miss Selma Lue. com
mencing in the dramatic part OF the
tale without any unnecessary pream-
BILE.
Now. amt that like Mary Ellen
Dobbs? never seen SIGH a person fer
keerlessness. Its a wonder she amt
did it before 1t will be powerful awk-
ward to be without a thumb when 1t
comes 10 going to meeting In a gentesI
way vita gloVes-
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1911-03-03
ut was Ethel Maud, Mis- Kinney

Ethel Maud? Who ever heard OF
child injuring her mother? Miss
Seliny Lue, she must have the rabies.
Maybe she was bit by a mad dog when
her mother didn't know 1t. l reckon
l better call my children on this side
of the street till see what happens.
Mis- Kinney, ma'am, please wait till
l tell you the straight of it. Ethel
Maud sewed her thumb in the sewing
machine, and she amt hurried bad at
all. In a day or two
We'll, Miss Seliny Lue, l take 1t
hard indeed that you let me get so up
sot over the troubles of one OF my
neighbors that amt anything at all
I never expected no such treatment
from you that l calls" Mrs. Kin
ney put her apron to her eyes and be-
gan to sniffie.
"Oh, Mis- Kinney, honey" pleaded
Miss Selma Lue, with an eager pat on
the heaving shoulder, 81 wouldn't hurt
your feelings fer worlds. Now who
but you coulder been so kind and
thought up all them Affections fer the
Dobbeses?"
That's Jest It," sobbed the friendly
one; Il takes more interest in my
friends doings than l do In my own
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1911-03-03
Ethel Maud sews Her Thumb.

"If grown-ups would Jest chaw one
an q er's good luck, they could get
heap of satisfaction from 1t.
Miss Selma Lue.
Miss Seliny Lue! Oh-Oh-o-
no Miss Seliny Lue! Boo-hoo-hoo
La Junta tribune., 1911-12-09
COMMERCIAL SCHOOL.

We are In possession OF an e1guis-
ite piece OF ornamental work con-
sisttnY Of finely engrossed calling
cards from the artistic pen Of Mr.. c.
McCombs
Basketball practice commenced last
Monday. The opening was not so
well attended but I, Is presumed.
from pas, records. that the girls will
ccme forth In full force and make
good.
The enthusiasm manifested at the
opening OF the night school is still
maintained throughout. The Span.
ish class Is elaied over the arrival
OF the DE Tornos grammars, embrac-
ing the most advantageous feature OF
the best known methods
Mr.. Curtis McCombs took advan-
tase OF the Thanksgiving vacation
to visit his home In Golden. Colo.
Miss Jennie Mccarthy was enroll.
ed as a pupil OF the commercial high
school this week and has taken up
the work Of the shorthand course.
Last Monday morning = brief talk
by Superintendent Treasure Was
given the pupils Of the commercial
school. A subject NO practical rs the
value Of time and the Importance Of
early acquiring the habit Of prompt.
ness. was rendered doubly interest.
Ing BY the earnest and sincere man.
ner In which presented. Mr.. Treas
ure concluded his talk with the
promise Of giving \ half holiday at
the end Of each month Il the school
record showed no more than ten tar.
dtss.
La Junta tribune., 1911-12-09
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES.

A few Of thr high school girls met
at the home Of Miss Ethel Guilds
Thursday and 'joyeu the evening in
various ways.
Work In girls basketball Is nov
In progress. Mr. Behymer has al
lowed the girls to practice at the
rink three aft rnoons each week.
The Colorado College Giec Club
will b. at the Presbyterian church
December 2yth. There are over twcn
~ members who will entertain the
public with quar'ets. sclos. singing.
dramatic work and Instrumental
music
We were visited Monday by 'Bill''
Wincheli and Mr. Siddens. from Colo
RADIO College. They announced that
the Colorado College Glec Club will
be- here about the ey,h OF this month.
Mr. Winchell is La Junta alum
nus and is acting as president OF
the gice club Mr. Siddens Is the
star outfieider OF the Colorado Col
iege baseball team
The schedule cf the resul, OF
football flr this year shows good
record for the llgh, team represent
ing La Jun'a. The games played
and the scores are as fellows:
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1911-10-03
MENACE OF cUT-RATE BROKERS.

There are two classes of mining stock brokers'
the Legitimate, who are the real promoters and
the cut-rate the parasites who suck the life blood
of the industry, living the success of the legi-
innate promoters. The cut-rate promoter has no
responsibility. lie has no interest III the merit
and success of the undertakings whose stock he
is handling. New promotions that need to be
placed on a sound financial basis the eut-rate
broker avoids His mission is not to assist the
prospectOr and mine owner by securing for them
needed financial aid, but rather to gather commits
Sions from stock gamblers
The favorte method of operation Of the cut
rate stock broker is to follow successful legiti-
mate promotion as a gull follows a ship He
places advertisements in the daily papers to both
buy and sell these stocks invariably offering large
blocks Of stock of much lower figure than the
Legitimate promoter offers the treasury shares and
in numerous nefarious ways binders and hampers
the legitimate business of marketing treasury
shares the proceeds from which serve to replpn-
ish the mining company's treasury and keep de
velopment operations going Unless this stock
can be properly marketed the enterprise must fail
The collapse OF mining undertaking means
loss to those who hold stock in it. Stock job
bing operations that hamper the legitimate mar
acting of treasury stock aid in the ruin Of many
worthy promotions. If Investors in mining stocks
could realize the great amount of harm done to
legitimate mining by these cut-rate brokers they
would not patronlze them. They are the knockers
who responsible for more wrecks of mining
than perhaps any other single cause.
Yon who are considering investing in mining
stocks, stop and consider. Look at the matter
squarey. You know that no mine can be devel-
oped without money. You know that the trading
i'll stocks already sold will contribute nothing
further to carry on development If your intcn-
ton is to purchase stock investment it is
to your interests to assist in the floating of
treasury stock when it's sale is necessary to pro
vide the means for bringing the property to a
dividend paying basis. If the mine fails you
will be the loser.-Mining and Engineering
World