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The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-07-02

Judge Ben b. Lindsey In woman
suffrage address at Albany said. with
a smile:
Another type of man accuses the
woman voter of grating. Well, we
are all prone to accuse others Of our
own besetting sin--like the tramp, you
know.
"A tramp, after q day or two In our
hustling. busting town Of Denver,
shook the Denver dust from his boots
with smart
They must be durn lazy people In
this town. Everywhere you turn they
offer you work to do New York
Tribune.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-07-02
cARUso's THROAT.

Caruso's throat is normal:
His larynx Ia o, H..
His pharynx Is in AL shape,
His tonsIls in full play:
His nasal passages are clear.
His vocal chords are sound.
Csrnso's throat is normal.
Now let the world go round.
New York Trihun&
But how's his thyroid cartilagef
His glottis-does II work.
His epiglottis--doth no germ
Within his weasand lurk?
His bronchia--can they project
note with proper slam7
In his esophagus all right?
And hews his diaphragm?
Chicago Tribune.
Don't you think that's PERSONAL
How can we help but doubt
Ycu're right TO waybill poor Carliso
And tu-n him inside oIt1
So let hiE gullet go unmapped
His diaphragm, unwrung.
For what's the use II poor Caruso
Can sing the songs he sung7
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-07-02
Hoop Games.

The hoop race is a very good game
because OF the exercise derived from
1t. Besides being good runner. tne
winner IN this game must be skillfu
In the use OF the hoop. The players
should be allowed to start according
to the size of their hoops. as. Of course
q large hoop can be bowled faster than
a small one. The one who first reaches
the goal agreed upon wins the race.
Turnpikes. This Is considered the
best OF hoop games. The turnpike
gates are two small pegs driven into
the ground quite close together or two
bricks placed side by side short dis
lance apart
Hair the players have hoops AMI hale
have charge OF the gates The play.
ers with hoops start OF, trunding the
hoop slowly or quickly. az Trey please.
and they must pass the hoop through
every gate. IL the hoop touches either
OF the gatenosts or goes outside them
the keeper takes the hoop. while the
trundler takes his place as gateReepsr
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-07-02
Conundrums.

Who is the most successful Surveyor
A king, because he Is monarch of all
he surveys.
When Is an original Idea like clock y
When ii strikes one.
What cannot be called a disinterested
act of hospitality? Entertaining y
hope
! When ~ silver cup most likely to
rum When II is chased.
Why Is n man just imprisoned like
o boat full of water? Both need bali
Ing out
Why Is mouse like load 0f hayf
Because the cat'll eat It
Why is the first chicken of brood
like lEe malnmast Of ship3 Because
It's a little ahead Of the main hatch
Whrn does COW become landed
property? When turned into a Geld
Wien is new dress older than an
old enc? When 1t is more (moirel an
dqun.
Why Is Father Time like modern
boyH Because he travels by cycles
tbieyclesJ.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-07-02
A LOVERS
TEST
BY MARGARET KELLY
Copyright by American Press Assoc
citation, 1911.

In Constantinople there once lived a
young girl whose father and mother,
dying. had left her snug fortune.
Moreover, her parents being dead, she
was at liberty TO choose husband
for herself
Now, Fatima THAT was the girls
name--was very particular about one
thing In the man who should be her
husband. She wished him TO be a
brave man. Superstition at that time
hung like pail upon the Turks as
well as the Christians But Fatima
was more enlightened than others and
had contempt for any young man
who would be terror stricken at sup
posed apparition.
Three lovers sought her hand. To
the first she said: MY father last
night appeared to me In dream and
told me that If / would send ore
whom l thought of marrying to the
sepulcher I'm the cemetery where his
body and those of others Of our fami-
ly lie he would appear to the sutton
and give me to him. Go there and re-
ceive me from my father, and in the
morning return to me. Then | will
marry you"
The young man. whose name was
Abdallah. reluctantly accepted the sit
uation and said that he would go to
the sepulcher as soor as 1t was dark
and wait for the ghosts appearance.
Then Fatima told the second lover,
Hamid, what she had done. adding
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-07-02

whats the trouble between Throg-
gins aud his beautiful brlde?'
Haven't you heard! She's suing
him for divorce on the ground of in
compatibility.
Sorry 10 hear that. She's a peach.
erino. though, all right"
IA peach o Reno? oh, suppose:
she'd be peach anywhere.'--Chicago
Tribune.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-07-02

Blowing. blowing everywhere.
Blowing clouds so high In air.
Turning windmlhs round and rounr.
With such creakins, creaking sound.
Making all the trees bend low.
Waving grass both TO and fro,
DRYING clothes upon the line.
And wnirling leaves OF trae and yina.
Tossing kites above so high.
Sailing. sailing. cross the sky,
Waving flags with gentle breeze
And blowing ships upoa the ssaA /
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-07-02
Capital Letters.

The systematic use uf capital letters
in writing aud printing was not com
mon until about the year 1880.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-07-02

1.-THE king orders you executed at
sunrise for offending the queen
But she wanted me 70 elope with
her, and refused"
That's just It,"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-04-05
THE ASYLUM COMMISSION.
Gov. Blease Appoints Three of His
Friends.

Columbia April 3.-Gov. BIease
today signed the resolution contin-
uing the State Hospital Commission
and appropriating to its use for this
year $4,000, and appointed as men,
bers of the commission Ebert II.
Aull, of Newberry. former Repre-
sentatipe and Ex-President Of The
State Press Association, John O.
Floyd, former Mayor Of Spartanburg.
and James M. Payne, for nearly
twenty years Treasurer of Anderson
County, besides re-appointing the
chraiman, DR.. J. w. Babcock, who ia
secretary of the commission, and q
Robt Wilson, Jr., of Charleston, W.,
is chairman of the State Board OF
Health.
The commission will now proceed
with its plans for the erection of a
branch asylum on a site recently ac-
quired near Columbia for s46,7Os
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-04-05
C0CA-C0LA CASE NEARS END.
REBUTTAL EVIDENCE INTRODUC-
ED By GOVERNMENT.
Probably Will bc Completed by Noon
TOday-Argumcnt Will Begin in
Afternoon.

Chattanooga, Tenn, April 3.-Re-
buttal evidence for the government in
the case of the United States against
40 barrels and 20 kegs of cocacola,
seized in this city in 1909, was taken
in today's session.
Howard Gambler was the first wit
ness. He was followed by Judge
John Gambler deposition by DR.. Os-
wald Schmeidburg of Germany; DR..
l.. f. Keibler, chief Of the drug de-
partment Of the bureau Of chemistry;
Inspector Lynch of the pure food de-
partment and DR.. William r. Boos Of
Philadelphia.
The defense read the translated de-
position Of DR.. Oswald Schmeidburg
taken at Kehl, Germany. The an
swers were almost Identical in most
instances with the opinion Of DR..
Schmeidburg. written for the defense.
The substance Of the deposition was
that caffeine was not harmful when
taken in tea, coffee and other caf-
feine-bearing beverages, including
coca-cola.
Inspector Lynch was recalled and
testified further as to conditions he
found in the coca-cola factory, which
he claimed were unsanitary.
DR.. Boos was being cross-exami-
ned by the defense when court ad-
journed, and will continue his evi-
dence tomorrow.
James B. Cox, district attorney
stated tonight that it was probable
the evidence will be completed by
noon tomorrow. In this event Mr.
Cox will open the argument, begin
ming his address just after noon.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-04-05
ROCKY BLUFF.

Rocky Bluff, March SO.-March is
showing herself Wednesday and to-
day the wind has been terrible. Corn
planting is about over. and in a week
or so cotton planting will begin.
Mrs. w. F.. Barfield spent Friday
night in Sumter with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Broadway.
Miss Blanche Edens spent Friday
night and Saturday with relatives in
Sumter.
Mr.. w. F. Baker and little son Roy
spent Sunday at Pisgah with his
mother, Mrs. c. S. Baker.
Mr.. Charley Baker, of Pisgah spent
Sunday night with his brother. Mr.
w. f. Baker.
On last Monday while out at play
Lillian. the little daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. j. j. Hatfield stuck a nail in her
foot. The doctor was called and
dressed the wound. she has been suf-
fering with 1t ever since and is still
not able to walk.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-04-05
SMALL POX SITUATION.
NO New Cases and Old Cases Now AL
most Recovered From Attack of
Disease.

A letter from Wedgefield has just
been received by the Supervisor tell
ing him that the cases of smallpox at
that place are all better and that
they will be released in the next few
days. One more case was discovered
there soome days ago which was
nearly well when it was discovered.
1t seems that the negro who was af-
hicted with the disease choose rather
to hide than 10 be put under quaran-
tine. No new cases were caused
however by his indscretion.
Besides these cases which have
nearly recovered at Wedgefeld there
Is only one case in the county now.
This case is lust outside the city lin
its and is well on the road to recov-
cry.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-04-05
PISGAH.

PtsNh, April Mot in twenty
seven years has the wind been so Sc
we're as u vas last Thursday afternoon.
The dust was so intense that you
could not see any distance. In light
soil the surface is blown level. and
reopening Of the burrows will be nec-
essary. Corn in places Is covered so
deep IL may never get through tho
sand and may require replantinr
That we have any fruit at all Is more
than can be told at this time. Coz
ton planting Is going on. Some have
finished planting; taking the risk Of
getting Il killed.
The showers have started the oats
60 grow. In places they look wei
The health Of our section is very
good at this time. Those who were
sick are getting better.
Miss Hattie Hussey's school Will
close on Thursday evening the 18Th
inst. AZ 7.3O public exercises will
gram will ic very interesting.
a few years ago we had eight iu-
diciol districts IN this state. then ten
and now twelve, with stcnographcrs
To facilitate the work of the Courts
and still IL drogs and the cry is FOR
special courts and Judges. This looks
Ike We, 's "a people. are getting
worse or there would not Doe so many
lawsuits of various Kinds.
The death ~ judge Pope IS 70 dis
tlnct loss g" tho state. %. vcs %
good man.
The writer was in hopes that this
year would be one of political ouict
In our state and people would for
get the friction OF political cam.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-04-05

women shouldn't waste their
time dressing" says some grouchy
editor. Time is not wasted when wo-
men take time to dress. 1t makes 'em
pretty and that is exactly what catch
IS the averag" man, one OF whom an
ola anti-drcss crouch is not. \ wo-
man can look prctticr on $50 ,han a
man can on what Ccl. Rockefeller IS
giving away 50 ne can die poor
Wilmington star
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-04-05
AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT.
Son of DR.. NJ. i. Parlcr OF Wedgeficld
Run Over by Automobile.

News has been received here that
the small son of DR.. M. l.. Parler of
Wedgefiield was run over by his
father N his automobile Thursday and
was brought TO the hospital here for
treatment. 1t cannot he stated yet
just how serious the injury was, al
though it may prove to be more seri-
Gus than at first thought.
1t seems from what can be learned
of the accident that the little boy was
in the habit Of riding with his father
and that he always got out on the
step just as the automobile was stop
ping and jumped off: Thursday after
noon he was with his father and
thinking that his father was going to
stop at a certain house he got out
on the step Of the machine and pre-
pared to jump off. The machine, how
ever, was not stopped and the boy
was thrown from the step to the
ground and the rear wheel of the
Ford car passed over his body before
his father could stop it.
The boy did not have any fever up
to Saturday noon and was reported
Monday as getting on nicely up to
that time.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-04-05
FELDER'S CONTRACT CANCEL
LED.
New Liquor Commission Dispenses
with Attorneys Services.

Columbia, April 1.-The rumor
that Thos. B. Felders contract with
the dispensary commission had been
cancelled was verified today, but few
details are available at this end. No
member Of the new dispensary COM
mission resides in Columbia.
Felder's firm had a contract with
the old commission, by which he was
to receive so per cent on over-judg-
ments and 10 per cent on claims
against whiskey houses. 1t was ru-
mored here yesterday that the con-
tract had been annulled by the new
commission, and today the rumor is
verified.
1t is also learned that certain ques-
tions were asked Fielder by the COM
mission in its letter Of dismissal.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-04-05
FARMERS UNION MEETING.
Live Stock" Issue Discussed at Meet
ing to BE Held April eth at Resi-
dcnce of Mr.. w. l.. BrunsOn.

The County Farmers Union will
hold its next regular session with the
Concord local union at the residence
Of Mr.. w. l.. Brunson on Friday.
April 7th.
This meeting will be devoted to the
various phases of the live stock in
dustry in Sumter County DR.. Nor
gan, General Agent in charge Of pro-
moting the live stock industry in con-
nectiOn with the farm demC alton
work, will be present to deh, er an
address. After his address, all pres
ent will be invited to take part in a.
general discussion Of the subject. DR..
Morgan will be glad to answer any
questions concerning difficulties with
various breeds Of stock, diseases, etc.
At the last meeting Of the County
Union it was decided to hold no sec
ret session at the April meeting unless
there was urgent business. The
public is cordially invited to attend
this meeting.
j. Frank Williams,
Chairman Of Committee on Program.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-04-05
LIQUOR SEIZED.
Liquor Shipped to Tourney and
Hauled from That Place to Sum-
ter.

Friday morning a large quantity Of
liquor which was shipped to Tourney
to be hauled from that place to SIm-
ter was seized by Deputy Sheriff $ IS
who arrived too late to get all Of me
liquor but did get there in time to
find a wagon load Of the stuff ready
to set out for Sumter.
The liquor was shipped to Tourney
to K. Nj. Jones, colOred man, and
when cOnfiscated was in wagon
driven by Blame Smith. There were
81 quarts Of liquor in the wagon, re-
naming from a barrel full, but part
Of it had been sent elsewhere before
the deputy arrived.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-04-05

paign, but not so. Ever since the
flee he has been nagged by newspapers
and correspondents beyond any Gov
ernor we have had since Tillman. II
his critics would pull the beam out of
their own eyes they could more clear
ly see the mote in his eye, but that
is not fashionable these days. YOU
have all the faults and l have none "
1t is always big "I' and little you"
in all things.
a number OF people seem to for
get that this is free country, and
to be forever telling others what to
do. let alone the good taste in vio-
iating the old sensible adage, "ad-
vice not asked for is not appreciat-
ed" simply shows the want Of good
sense.
The congress to assemble this day
will be a row from start to finish be-
tween the contending parties and the
public good will he lost sight Of to
a large extent.
This program will be observed at
Pisgah church on 3rd Sunday, this
month, commencing at IL a. m.
Subjects:
Sunday schools by Rev. T. L. Cole.
Christian Manliness-Rev.J j. Walter
Kerney.
Progress and achievement Of the
Church in the past century-Rev. S.
b. Hatfield. Jr.
What Attitude should laymen ex-
hibit to evangelize the world.-w. l..
Smith and Rev. M. Carnes.
The far-reaching influences Of
small sins.--J. Herbert Haynsworth.
Music will be interspersed during
the exercises. The public is cor
daily invited to be present.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-04-05
KILLED BY -FOUR ACES"
Shock Fatal to Spartanburg Negro
in Poker Game.

Spartanburg. March 31.-When Ma
than Anderson, a negro about fifty
years old, caught four aces in a pok-
er game this afternoon he dropped
dead.
Several negroes were playing cards
in barn on Broad street, within a
block Of police headquarters, and the
cards must have been running cold
when four Of the biggest ones fell to
Anderson and he gazed upon them.
The shock was too great, and he died
Of heart failure.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-04-05
DIR. SEAMAN "A. KNAPP DEAD.
Well Known Agricultural Expert
Expires at Washington Home.

Washington, April 2.--Dr. Seaman
Asihel Knapp, one Of the foremost
experts Of the department of agricul-
ture. who has made investigations In
many parts OF the world, died at his
home yesterday. He was Is years
old.
DR.. Knapp was from New York,
and his work in the Orient and in
American rice production in the
South and in promotion Of various
Southern crops made him famous
among agricultural investigators.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-04-05
COUNTY correspondence.
NEwsT LETTERS FROM OUR sPE-
CIAL CORRESPONDENTS.
assms Of Inte, $50 From all Parts Of
sumter and Ndtoining Counties.

NOTICE TO CORRESPONDENTS.
Mall your letters so that they will
ssaoh this office not later than Mon
say when intended for Wednesdays
paper and not later than Thursday
Tor Saturdays issue. This. OF course.
applies only to regular correspond
snce. In case of items Of unusual
news value. send In Immediately by
mail. telephone or telegraph. Such
ssws stories are acceptable up to the
hour OF going to press. Wednesdays
Uapsr In printed Tuesday afternoon
and Saturdays paper Friday after
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-04-05
TEAM GOES TO CHARLESTON.
High School Baseball Team Working
Hard for Game With Porter Mill
tary Academy.

The baseball team Of the Sumter
high school will be hard at work CV-
cry day this week preparing for the
game with the Porter Military acad-
envy which will come off ON Friday
and SATURDAY,. The team will leav@
for Charleston either Thursday night
or Friday morning for two games
with the Porter team, one ON Fri
day afternoon and one on Saturday
AFTERNOON.
The boys were somewhat hampered
Iast week i'm their practice owing to
the fact that examinations were he
ing held and some time was spent i'm
preparing for them. this time being
lost from the usual afternoon prayticc
This week, however. Wi,h cNamiua-
lions completed. tho boys hayr COTTON
down To- hard work on the baseball
diamond and expect To- make "a good
.rov He io 'h" game with their char
'..t.r opponents. The names or
noe. Who will take tn, u.p. have not
..t la.n #ru.uuc,d hut it is probable
"at they viii no "Wednesday after
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-04-05
CORN CLUB CONTEST.
Rules Governing Boys Corn Club,
for the Year 1911, Sumter Coun-
ty.

l. Boys joining club and entering
contest musr be at least IL years of
age and under Is years.
e No boy shall contest for a prize
unless he becomes a member of the
club.
3. The members Of the club must
agree to read the instructions Of the
demonstration work.
4. Each boy must plan his own
crop and do his own work, except as
Is further herein stated.
S. Exhibits must be delivered to
the County Superintendent Of Educa-
ton by October 22nd.
6. The amount of the yield and the
method oil measurement must be GER
titled to by each boy and attested by
at least two disinterested witnesses,
who shall be satisfactory to the Coun-
ty Superintendent Of Education.
7. Each boy must also submit at
tested certificates showing that ex-
hibit was taken from his acre.
8. In awarding prizes the follow
ing basis shall be used:
(a) Greatest yield per acre, 80 per
cent.
(b) Best exhibit Of 10 ears, 20 per
cent.
(c) Best written account showing
history of crop, 20 per cent.
CD Best showing of profit on in
vestment, 80 per cent.
In estimating profits uniform
prices should be used, for instance.
$500 per acre for rent Of average
land, 10 cents per hour for work of
average boy, cents per hours for
each horse, $3.50 for a 2-horse load
Of stable manure. Market prices for
commercial fertilizers
1. On the above basis prizes will
be offered.
Additional prizes will be offered as
follows:
2. Best 10 ears, prizes.
3. Greatest profit, prizes.
4. Greatest yield, prizes.
3. Best bushel Of corn, prizes.
Each boy will be allowed only one
prize from each Of the named con-
tests.
Let 1T be understood that there
are five contests, and it is possible
for each boy to win only five prizes)
IT was agreed by the club at its
first meeting that boys under 12 years
OF age, will be admitted. provided they
sign an affidavit before a notary pub
lie as to amount Of help received. It
was also agreed that those coming
within age limits be allowed to re-
ceive assistance in case of very heavy
work, provided statement is made in
writing as to amount Of assistance re-
celYed. but not to he sworn to be-
fore notary
In awarding prizes amount Of help
received will, of course, be consid-
cred.
Send signed copy to j. II. Hayns-
worth, County Superintendent of Ed
ucation Immediately. Those not in by
June 10 will be ruled out.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-04-05

Stateburg. April 3.-Mrs. George
Murray Is visiting relatives in Sum-
ter.
Mr.. Charlie Richardson, OF Pine
wood. Is visiting his sister. Mrs. Guy
Nelson.
Mrs. NJ. s. Burgess. OF Sumter. spent
Tuesday In our midst.
Mr.. J. Frank williams spent Sun
day In Sumter.
Mr.. Charlie Pinckney. Of Sumter,
spent Thursday with Mrs. screven
Moore.
Mr.. III. NJ. Centey Is spending some
time IN Manning.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Simons spent a
few hours In Sumter on Saturday.
Mr. Julian Barnweii. who Is at
tsnding Porter Military Academy In
Charleston. spent last week at home.
Mr.. w. J. Norris Is spending some
time In Hartsville.
Rev. W. III. Barnwell is spending to-
day at Eagood.
Miss Lottie Nelson spent the week.
end with Mrs. r. c. Richardson at
''Farn H!n."
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-04-05
WOULD ESCAPE TEMPTATION.
ParOlcd Prisoner, Afraid of Delights
of Outside World, Goes Back to
Pcnitcntiary.

ST. Paul, Minn., April 3.-Charles
Price, paroled prisoner. known as
"Sinbad, the Sailor" who has been
out of the Saltwater State prison
since August /, 1910, has voluntarily
returned to the prison. He was sent
to the prison in 1898, having been
convicted Of murder in the second
degree. He told the officers he was
afraid temptation would be too great
for him outside.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-04-05
Dance I'm Mayesville.

Mayesville. April 3.-On last Friday
night the young people of this town
held one of the most successful
dances that has ever been given
here.
The music was furnised by the "Co-
lumbia Band" and was much enjoy
ed by the dancers and the spectators.
There was large number Of young
ladies and gentlemen present and
everything passed off most charming
ly.