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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-12-13
Our Queer Language.

Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Isn't II queer language?
"A New York policeman saw a wo-
man In the street with a carpet and a
stick.
Beat it," he harshly commanded
Whereupon the woman struck the
carpet with the stick and the police
man arrested her for violating a
street ordinance.
The judge heard the woman's story
and smiled.
Beat it," he said to her, and this
time she understood and hurried
away.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-12-13
End Winters Troubles.

To many. winter is "a season Of
trouble. The frost-bltten toes and
fingers chapped hands and lips. chill
hlains. cold-sores. red and rough
skin rove this. But such trouble
ny before Bucklen's Arnica Salve. a
T't 0vinccs. Greatest healer of
l.d... uo0r piles. cuts sores. brul-
oz md spTalns. only csc
az Sibert's rug store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-12-13

]. Cal. Gregory, a member Of the
Union police force, left for parts
unknown last week after committing
forgery and taking between 5000 and
$500 belonging to the city and other
parties lie deserted his wife and
several children.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-12-13

Win the people
and explained to
them the mean
ing Of the various
sections.
IL was an I'm
mense Bible class
and aroused deep
interest. As the
people heard the
words OF the Di-
vine Law. and
realized that they
had failed to keep
a =
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-12-13

You will find that druggists every
where speak we'll Of Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy. They know from
long experience in the sale Of it that
In cases of coughs and colds it can al
ways be depended upon, and that it
Is pleasant and safe to take. For sale
by all dealers.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-12-13

Mrs. Abathias II. Capers died in
Baltimore Thursday, aged 90. Her
body was sent to Camden, her former
home. for interment. She was an
aunt Of Bishop Ellison Capers.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-12-13

There have been 1874 fires in
South Carolina this year causing a
loss Of s1.040,391.15. In 1910 there
were 1,219 fires entailing a loss Of
s967,565.17.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-12-13

Christmas turkeys are beginning to
he offered on the market. The rul-
ing trlce Is II cents. although some
sellers ask and receive 10 cents from
those not we'll posted on prices.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-12-13

who made our
creeds participat-
ed more or less In
persec utions OF
each other which
we today entire
" condemn. They
were as honest.
doubtless. as are
we. but they had
less light h y
lived In a darker
Age. The belief
that God II tor
turing thousands
80.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-12-13

A Des Moines man had an attack
Of muscular rheumatism In his shoul-
der A friend advised him to go to
Hot Springs. That meant an expense
Of $4,000 or more. He sought for
quicker and cheaper way to cure it
and found 1t In Chamberlain's Iini-
ment. Three days after the first ap-
plication Of this liniment he was we'll.
For sale by all dealers.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-12-13
GINNERS' ASSOCIATION SAYS BIG
Crop.

-A""i ANSpOrt IEaceS minimum Crop
at 15,425,OOO Bales and Maximum
at 100000.
Memphis, Tenn, Dec. S.-The Ma
tional Glnners' association in an an
nual report issued today estimates
as minimum, that the cotton crop
Of 1911 will be 15,425, 900 bales. A
maximum forecast Of 15,7OO,OO0 bales
is also made.
The estimates are exclusive of lint
ers and repacks. Five hundred thous-
and bales Of linters are anticipated.
Weather conditions during the re-
malnder of the picking season will de-
termine the exact figures, it is point
ed out.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-12-13

Alderman Chicco has bought a
three masted schooner, and we as
sumo he will use this vessel to freight
the blind tiger liquor out of Charles
ton.-Manning Times.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-12-13
With the Coming of Middle 40,

There is letting down in the ply
sical forces often shown in annoying
and painful kidney and bladder all
ments and urinary irregularities. Fo-
ley Kidney Pills are splendid regu-
lating and strengthening medicine at
such a time. Try them. Sibert's
Drug Store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-12-13
After Blind Tigers.

Pinewood has ben making the
blind tigers Of that section chew the
bitter cud. Mayor Toomer tried and
convicted several, imposing heavy
fines, and on last Saturday night two
negresses We're put in jail.-Manning
Times.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-12-13

II you are troubled with chronic
constipation, the mild and gentle ef-
feet Of Chamberlain's Tablets makes
them especially suited to your case.
For sale by all dealers.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-12-13

When you have bilious attack
give Chamberlain's Tablets a trial.
They are excellent. For sale by all
dealers.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-12-13

"Ths Lac OF the Lord IL psrTsct. Converting
tie soul L"-Psolm ~. =.
TZRA APPARENTLY returned
- to Babylon. there to prosecute
~ his study Of the Law and his
collating thereof. We next
hear OF him thirteen years after. again
. appointment figure at Jerusalem. Nehe-
miah's work on the city wall and Its
gates was completed a week before
the Jewish new year. That week was
used for rest aud refreshment. and on
that day tabout October 1st, general
convocatiou or public gathering took
place In an open square Just behind
the temple. There platform or pull
pit yas erected for Ezra. who was the
scribe or learned man of the occasion
and read to the people from morning
until noon out OF the Book OF the Law
IL was read In sections The priests
and Levites commingled themselves
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-12-13

without opiates or harmful drugs
Of any kind Foley's Honey and Tar
Compocnd stops coughs and cures
colds. Do not accept any substitute.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-12-13

Miss Sudie Stukes Of Sumter is
visiting Miss Grace Hearon.-Bishop-
Vile Vindicator.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-12-13
Sea Island Distribution.
Florida.

The distribution OF sea island cot
ton by States was as follows:
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-12-13

why wait until Christmas Eve
do your Chrlstmas shov
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-12-13
RX%..s.5a9'
Elk5ERItlf
M NBIE.ST0
s6yBlE.STODiES.
EzRA's BIBLE CLASS.
Nehemiah viii-Oec. ~

"Ths Lac OF the Lord IA psrfsct. converting
tie soul "-Psoir Sl, Z.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1911-09-14

given many a man heart failure. Az
cation in sixteen years with his fam
lily. he saw the chance to make his
point on the Elilo bid. lie cabled
for papers and they came by special
messenger on the Sierra the morning
the bids were opened They were Civ
On hasty dispatch by the postofiice
and just got through In time Ia be
put in at the H. S. Engineers Office
Had the reliable old Sierra been an
hour or two late. the Lord Young
company would have been low bid
ders.
MIR. Wood himself does not expect
to he In Honolulu much of the time,
for the companys interests elsewhere
are too great Work on the Grea,
Lakes will close down when the ice
comes, and then one of the Break
water Company's lieutenants In the
active construction work may be ex-
pected here.
Although he does not say so. II Is
probable that he will be pretty ac-
tive man in Washington this Winter.
He Is personal friend of Senator
Burton of Ohio. who for thirteen
years was "A member and for ten years
chairman Of the House Committee on
Rivers and Harbors. and many other
influential congressman
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1911-09-14
much MONEY ClRCULATES
AS SUPERVISORS Deliberate

Much money has been sent into cir
culation following upon the heels OF
the rather animated, gathering of the
city and county supervisors last even
Ing.
kaimuki. Palolo Valley. Kalihi Camp
Nuuanu Valley, Manoa Valley and 9TH
er outside districts had lay reprcsen-
tatives at the gathering of the city
fathers, each hoping that some small
crumb of comfort might be thrown
rom the municipal table. They wait
ed In vain. while the board appropri-
atci funds for the purchase OF two
Seagravc auto chemical trucks to cost
$4,000. the contract being awarded to
the Schuman Carriage Company.
The board also sat calmly by while
resolution authorizing the Increase
of Assistant CITY, Engineer Wllder's
salary went through with a rush, will
der Is a Democrat. and was the spe-
cial appointee of Mayor Fern. who
placed him at the head Of the city and
county road department At that time
Wilder was receiving $50 a month. BY
the action taken last night. each and
every supervisor concurring, Wilder
now receives $500.
City Fathers Wero Generous.
The city fathers also allowed some
smaller amounts, INCLUDING claim of
$40 preferred by Robert McEldowney,
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1911-09-14
PERSONALITIES

MR. AND MRS. McNAB and Miss
Mariana yesterday.
FRANK lNTER-clcrk In the en-
ploy of the IL. $. n Co. sailed for
the coast yesterday in the Sierra for
health benefits. He has been sick
for some time.
REV, Y. INAMuRA. head of the
Japanese Buddhist Church in the Ter
ritory, who has been visiting in Japan
for about three months, will return
in the Chivo Maru next monht
Il. H. HITCHCOCK, Jr., and w. II.
iioogs. Jr.. left for the mainland yes
terday TO rc-entcr Harvard. They both
created good records during the first
term in college.
JULIUS UNGER, manager Of the
Gunst cigar store here. sailed on the
Wilhelmina yesterday for San Fran
cisco. He will be married on October
! to Miss Leah a. Levy Of San Fran
cisco and return shortly afterwards.
PROF. NJ. NJ. SCOTT received
wireless from DR.. Nitobe. on board
the Shinyo Maru, thanking him for
the entertainments prepared for he
and Mrs, Nitobe during their short
stay In Honolulu DR. Ntobe was q
student under Professor Scott in ia
pan about thirty-siy years ago.
r. WADA, accountant OF the Yoko-
hama Specia Bank, II Is said has been
Offered responsible position in the
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1911-09-14

who stated that he had suffered in
yuries tn anatomy and trousers through
falling into an open manhole located
near the corner of King and Alakea
streets.
When City AMI County Engineer
Gerc came forward with the request
that the road department be provided
with new-fang'rd oil -sprinkling de-
vice costing $3.50, with a possible $50
added for freight charges, the super
visors without dissent ordered the
matter to the consideration Of the
ways and means committee.
The oil spray comes In several styles,
a cheaper one being obtainable for
$500. but the recommendation calling
for the high-pciced machine was
adopted.
The supervisors were In more or less
generous mood last evening. and be-
fore adjourning they voted all city and
county employees In the Territorial mi
litia "a weeks vacation at full pay. II
is the purpose that the militiamen at
tend an encampment
The modest petition coming from
long suffering, residents along Bere-
tania avenue between Fort and AIakea
streets. who asked that the thorough
fare be oiled. was passed by the road
committee reporting that the oiling
would he attended to "mohapc.'
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1911-09-14

post work has been done piecemcal.
"The letting of the Hilo breakwater
job afforded me a fine chance to en-
plastic this point. Here was work
done piccemeal and with a consequent
lack of continuous policy. felt thai
by becoming a bidder would be in !
position to make my point.
Il believe and have maintained that
contracts should be executed by the
government for work on large scale
and that as the work Is completed
appropriations should he made 10 pay
Tor II. And I have hopes that ulti-
matcly this will become settled POI
Icy"
The question Is not one Of this
particular job, or another. II Is a
broader question of the whole policy
Of letting contracts. Already some
advances have been made. There
used to be Rivers and Harbors bill
only once every three years; now
there Is one every year and more con
tinuous work can be done.
II shall be In Washington "A good
deal of the time this winter. and
hope that the efforts to effect this
much-needed change Of policy will
be successful. Hawaii will be affected
by II. and. feel sure. for the better.
And" he concluded, smiling again,
III the change should be made.
would not consider year spent here
even in idleness. wasted. And you
can readily see that in the bigger
question involved, the Hilo job need
not worry us, no matter at what
figure"
Incidentally. II Is worth while not
ing that Mr.. Woods bid got In by 80
narrow margin that II would have
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1911-09-14
WOOD Tells WHY
HE'S Low
(contInusd from Psus u

advisability of change In the policy
of letting these Federal contracts,
he said. TT Is an unwise policy i
believe, to do work In piecemeal
fashion, but under the present system
of appropriations that Is the effect
Az appropriation is made for part ol
big contract; contract Is let for
this work; another appropriation is
made year or two later. another
contract Is let II Is haphuzard way
Of doing 1t. Hawaii in common with
other parts Of the country has felt the
effects. Fertilization. brcakwatcr and
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1911-09-14
KAIMUKI STIRRED AT LACK
OF FIRE PROTECTION

Representative Ed. Towse, whose
voice rang forth In legislative halls
some months back In championing
the rights of Ksimuki and other hill
districts included in Honolulu's thriv-
ing suburbs. has donncd war paint
and would enter the arena and tilt a
lance with none other worthy antag-
onist than Supervisor Harry Murray,
whom nc styles the boss of the
board" r
Representative Towse made bold to
speak his mind to an assembled mu-
nicipal body OF lawmakers and par.
ticularly directed several caustic
shots at Murray in the course of his
remarks which were along line call
Ing for some sort of fire protection
for Kaimuki.
Supervisor Murray plainly resented
the Towse insinuations and renec-
tions which this city father termed
as "slurs on each and every member
of the board"
Towse Was on the Warpath.
Towse sat through nearly two hours
of municipal legislation last evening,
one of the principal matters to re-
ccivc attention was the award of a
contract to the Schuman Carriage
company with which Murray is asso-
ciated, for two Seagrave motor driven
chemical engines to cost the city and
county $1O,500 and expected to be de-
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1911-09-14
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Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1911-09-14

hold the floor despite the request
from Murray that he be ruled out ol
order. Mayor Fern who ofiiciated as
mediator. apparently took keen de-
light in the passage Of bonmots be
tween a layman aud member of a
refractory and Republican board.
Towsc insisted that the present
board of supervisors had done moth
ing for Kaimuki. The people there
had built two streets to every one
laid by the municipality. lie even
went farther and stated that the resi-
dents out In his district expected to
continue such a policy and were pre-
pared to carry Il out by the raising
OF private subscriptions.
Towsc with display of sarcasm
veDtured the suggestion that one oi
the proposed Seagrave chemical en-.
gines be sent to Kaimuki. This init.
nation ruled Murray who immediate
ly took to his feet and told the Rep.
resentative that II was the intention
of the board to place both motor
driven chemical engines in the bust
ness district.
Cold Comfort for kaimuki.
Suppose one OF your houses out
there does burn down." insisted Muir
ray, directing his remarks to Towse
what Is loss of four thousand dol
lars to that entailcd by the destruc-
ton of a down town business block
which might foot up to nearly one
hundred thousand dollars
Murray hoped that in event Of the
board authorizing the purchase. of two
additional chemicals, one might then
he stationed at Kaimuki. However
he went on record as utterly opposed
10 the city and county paying s25OO
for the Noyes site at the head of
Koko Hea davenue. Murray claimed
that the Territory stood ready to give
the city a better site for a Kaimukl
fire station at much less money.
Towse on the other hand contended
that the residents of the district were
in far better position to determine
the site for the station than any one
or more members of the board.
Kaimuki will have to possess it,
self in patience. The concensus of
last nights verbal pyrotechpics was
to the effect that the district will
have to rub along without fire pro-
lection
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1911-09-14

The state Of Idaho and the United
States government. have agreed to cx-
change about 100000 acres of land IN
Idaho.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1911-09-14

o. ST. J. GILBERT. the bee expert
of Eva. sailed for the coast yester-
day In the Wilhelmina
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-02-16
WAR OVER COUNTY
SEAT REMOVAL CASE
Oklahoma Officer kidnapped by Masked
Men His Defender Shot Down
While He Is Carried Away
and Lodged In Jail

Indiahoma, Okla, Feb. IS. SIEVE :
al posses with bloodhounds are scour-
ing the neighboring hills in an effort to
find some trace of c. E. Bull, chair
man of the board of commissioners,
who, as result of the bitter rivalry
between Snyder and Mountain Park.
growing out of the fight over the loca-
ton of the county seat of Swanson
county. was at four o'clock this morn
ing taken prisoner by three masked
men who forcibly entered his home, on
a farm near here. and carried Bull
away. James Smith. an employee of
Bull, attempted to prevent the abduc-
ton, threatening the men with a shot
gun, but they got the drop on Smith
and shot and killed him. 1t is feared
that Bull has been put to death by
this time. 1t is reported that j. w.
Armstrong. another member of the
board of commissioners, is held prison.
er in the Mountain Park jail.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-02-16
Ia Memorium.

Whereas, 1t has pleased the Supreme
Architect to remove our beloved broth
er, Levi F. Hill, who has been faith
full member of the Masonic fraternity
fifty-five years and a member of
Mountain Fork Lodge A. F. and A. M.
No. 400 twenty-eight years.
Resolved, Therefore, that we have
lost faithful and wise counselor, the
country good citizen. the family a
faithful father; and be it further resolv-
ed. that we extend to the bereaved
ones our sympathy. and that our al
tars be draped in mourning for thirty
days and copy of these resolutions
be spread upon the minutes of our
lodge and a copy sent to the county
paper for publication and copy sent
to the bereaved family.
G. B. Chamblin.
j. c. Terrell.
j. L. Reddine,
Committee.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-02-16
The Leading Photograph Gallery

For the latest in photograph work.
also pictures copied and enlarged in
all sizes and grades. Picture frames
all sizes and prices always kept in
stock. Picture frames made to order.
100 different styles moulding to pick
from. French oval frames and photo
button frames. | carry complete
stock of art goods. paint brushes,
etc. Just received fresh shipment
of all kinds of photo and kodak sup
plies. Kodaks for sale and rent.
Kodak work finished. Photo and post
card albums. Photography material,
framed pictures. 16x20 picture frames
with glass for 81. The largest stock
of up-to-date post cards in the city
Valentine, ST. Patrick and Easter cards
just arrived. Come and see me when
you want photo or kodak supplies.
Mail orders promptly filed. Remem-
Der the place. Bert Hiltebrand' s gallery
on DeQueen street. Mena, Ark.
27O Aft.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-02-16
Pastors and Ministers Conference.

Persuant to the call of I. A. Park
the following pastors and ministers
met Monday morning in the Presby-
terrain church to consider the propriety
of organizing Pastors and Ministers
Conference. T. A. Park. pastor of the
Presbyterian church. j. j. Bowman,
pastor of the M. Z. chnrch, NJ. X.
Irwin. pastor of the M. E. church,
South, j. S. Edmonds. pastor Of the
Baptist church, r. D. Osborn, minister
of the Christien church, and the follow
ing ministers living in the city: j. H.
Belt. C. w. Burks, S. c. Davidson and
Brother Green. After free and full
discussion of the need and benefit OF
such an organization. it was agreed to
organize. T. A. Park was elected
president and ]. S. Edmonds was
elected secretary and press corre-
spondent. The president and secre-
tary and M. X. Irwin were instructed
to present such bylaws and rules OF
decorum as seemed necessary at the
next meeting for adoption. It was
unanimously agreed that all ministers
in good standing. living in the city or
county who may desire can become
members and are invited to meet
with the conference. The matter OF a
special meeting in the city was dis
cussed and will be further considered
lator. Adjourned to meet next Mon
dav morning at 10 a. IN. in the Pres
hvterian church. Prayer by Brother
Osborn.
J. S. Edulonds, Secretary.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-02-16
PLEASED WITH NEW HOME.
]. S. Kiug Writes Old Friends oil
Meua.

From Laramie {Nvyo) Republican.
j. S. King. formerly Of this city and
Pinkhampton. Colo, writing to Post
moster Beltz from Mena, Ark, under
date of January 81, says: Look at
the above address and laugh. but Mrs.
King and | took in all the west coast,
from Portland to Long Beach, but
here in Arkansas. in the Ozark noun
tains, has all the west coast skinned a
mile for climate and everything else.
| have bought farm here for $3.50 an
acre that will beat lots the thousand
dollar land on the coast. We. can
raise a crop of oats. a crop ofcorn and
crop of stock peas on the same land
each year. We are making gardens
here now, and have been blowing all
the month for oats and corn. viii
SOW oats in a few days and plant corn
in March. You see, we can have our
crops made before the winter breaks
up there.