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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-05-17
BARN AND MULES BURNED.
flre Destroys the Barns and Four
Mules Belonging to Mr.. John Jen.
kinS.

Thursday night the barns and
stables and four mules belonging to
Mr.. John Jenkins were burned in a
fire that started shortly before twelve
o'clock and was too far advanced
when discovered to extinguish.
The mules were the heaviest loss
to Mr.. Jenkins. being valued at some
thing like $1,000 and it being almost
an impOssibility TO replace them at
this season Of the year. The two
barns, upon which there was a. small
amount Of insurance, were totally de-
stroyed and with them Mr.. Jenkins
lost about three hundred bushels Of
corn and all Of his fodder and hay.
The stables were connected with the
barn and were destroyed along with
1t. The loss on the barns and stables
was about three hundred dollars.
The fire was discovered so late at
night that is was impossible to say
how it caught, Mr.. Jenkins being un-
able to account for the fire in any
way. The house was saved by hard
work on the part of the hands who
assembled as soon as the fire was
seen from the surrounding parts Of
the plantation.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-05-17
LEG SHATTERED BY BULLET.
{. j. Rucker Seriously Wounded, In
jury Necessitating Amputation of
the Limb.

Swansea. May 12.-In a fight be-
tween G. j. Rucker and Barney Reed
er last night. Rucker was shot by
Reeder, IL is alleged. The ball, a Al
calibre, entered the calf of the leg
about five inches below the right
knee and passed out in front, shat
tering both bones, which necessitated
an amputation below the knee.
DIR. Knowlton of Columbia came
down and did the operating. At this
writing Mr.. Rucker is resting quiet
W.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-05-17

There is much interest in the prob
able site Of the new hotel, and tncre
Is considerable diversity 81 0pinior as
TO which Of the sites available is the
most desirable. The site that seems
To he most popular with the general
run OF people Is the Hardy lot at the
corner of West Liberty and Sumter
streets as 1t is nearer the buinesss
center OF the city-Main and Liberty
street-than any other OF the avail
aple sites. Others favor the old Jack
son Hotel lot, still others the old
Episcopal church lot
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-05-17
Warming t0 RajIroad Mon

f.. 5. Bacon, II East ST., Bathe. Me.
sends out this warning to railroaders:
"A conductor on the railroad. nv
work caused a chronic Inflammation
Of kidneys, and l was miserable and
all played out A friend advised
FOLEY Kidney Pills and from the day
| commenced taking them, l began to
regain my strength. The inham-
nation cleared and I am far better
than / have been for twenty years.
The weakness and dizzy spells are a
thing of the past and I highly recon-
mend Foley Kidney Pills. w. w.
Sibert
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-05-17

the toilets can be done away with.
that the floors in all the cells he re-
paired where repairs are needed;
that the bedding of prisoners be kept
clean, that only one prisoner be al
ioWed 10 sleep in each cell, and that
some provision be made Whereby
prisoners on going to their cells for
the night can procure their drinking
water from a running spigot rather
than dip it out Of tubs, as is the prac-
tice at present.
Resolved, That after a thorough
consideration OF all the phases of
hygiene and sanitation in connection
with the work in the hosiery mill If
is the sense of the entire board that
TINS form of employment should be
discontinued and that work on an
outdoor nature should be provided.
Resolved, That we condemn the
present toilet arranged in the general
hospital building, and recommend
that toilets and baths in accordance
with modern sanitary ideas be in
stalled; that the building be general
~ cleaned; that a ward be set aside
for white women and one for colored;
that proper isolation wards be pro-
vided and that the entire building be
throughly screened.
Resolved, That in the tuberculosis
hospital we find nothing, with the ex-
ception that it is not screened, to con-
denim, but much to commend. We
find that this building measures up
TO all the requirements Of modern
ideas for the care and treatment of
tuberculosis patients to Col d. ].
Griffith, who designed and bull:
We recommend that this building be
thoroughly screened; that wards be
set aside for white and colored wo-
men; and that the races and sexes be
segregated.
Resolved, That we recommend the
screening of the mess hall and kitch-
en-, to keep out insects; that the
stables and pig pens be removed as
far from the living quarters as prac-
ttcable, and that they be kept thor
oughly clean to prevent the breeding
Of flies.
Resolved That we condemn the
present mediacl system as inadequate
and inefficient. We recommend the
employment of a chief physician and
an assistant. We recommend the en-
ployment Of a sufficient number Of
white and colored, male and female.
trained nurses for the sick.
Resolved, That the board Of direc-
tors of the State Penitentiary be re-
quested to submit the plans of all
contemplated changes, as recon-
mended by the board, - it for It's ap-
provaL Respectfully.
Robert Wilson. Jr.
Chairman Executive Committce
state Board =. 'IcaI.E.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-05-17
Ladies:

We can promise YOU a clear. clean
skin and a beautiful complexion If
you use Iemo and Zemo soap ac-
cOrding to directions.
IemO Is skin hcautiner and a
scientific preparation for the treat
ment Of eczema, pimples. dandrufr
and all diseases Of the skin and scalp.
lemo soap Is the incest. best lather-
ing antiseptic soap You ever used for
toilet or bath.
Sold by druggists "vcrywher, and
In Sumter by DcLorme's Pharmacy
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-05-17
In the Wa Z Of the McaSIcS.

The little son OF Mrs. O. b. Pal
mer, Little Rock, Ark had the
measles. The result was severe
cough which grew worse and he
could not sleep. She says zone
bottle Of Foley's Honey and Tar COM
pounded completely cured him and
h" has never neon bothered since"
Group Whoopiug cough measles
cough all yield TO Fol@y's Honey and
Tar Compounded. The genuine IS i'm
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-05-17
DO WE WANT BASEBALL?
Charleston Man Wants TO Form a
State League With Six Teams.

The Chamber Of Commerce has re-
ceived letters regarding the formation
of Base Ball league with Sumter as
one of the entrants.
Mr.. N. j. Sans of Charleston, Man.
ager of the Charleston Tigers, address
es the Secretary Of the Sumter Cham
ber of Commerce with a unique plan
whereby the old State League can be
reorganized and fast amateur, ball Civ
en- the lovers of the game.
Do lovers of the game-in Sumter
want Base Ball? If they do the
Chamber of Commerce will turn over
to any interested parties the CORES
pondence, so that the league can be
formed and put under way at an
early date.
Sumter will not stand in the way
Of the league being formed. AS far
as we are concerned. Sumter wants to
win another pennant to show her
sister cities that she has not lost the
art of delivering the goods"
Some scribe attributes the down
fall of the old State League to Sum-
ter. Sumter won the last two pen
| nants when the league showed
signs Of life. but the financial en-
barrassment could no. be relieved
by even putting the rags "in soak"
Mr.. ccms, in his letter speaks of
Sumter as "One OF the gamest cities
OF its size." Yes. he's right, The
Game Cock city is the gamest city
| barring size. There's something In a
name, then there's a reputation of a
game past
So, fellows. while the city fathers
are having Main street lot ne move
ou1 ,o the park AMI play little ban.
The News and Courier has sanctioned
the formation Of the new league and
90" are with them heart and soul
PLAY Ball."
The article from the News and
Courier of Wednesday was yesterday
| republished in the Item and no doubt
| many baseball enthusiasts saw 1t
and took to the idea at once. The
| suggestion is that the league be form
ed in Eastern South Carolina and that
the salary limit be fixed at $500, the
seeing purpose of the league being
to get new matreial for higher leagues
and to provide way for the college
boys, who are at home during the
summer with plenty Of leisure on
their hands. TO spend a pleasant and
profitable summer.
No doubt the idea is a good one and
now 1t will be received in Sumter re-
mains to be seen. Any one wishing
TO get in communication with the par
ties working for the league can Sc
cure all past correspondence and take
up future correspondence by applying
to the secretary Of the Chamber of
Commerce who has up to this time
been trying to manage, but who now
hnds 1t too voluminous for him to
continue longer.
The towns suggested for the league
are. Florence. Orangeburg, Sumter,
Charleston, Georgetown and one
more. Nothing has yet been heard
here how the idea has been treated
at these places. but seemingly it has
met with cold reception for a great
stir has not been heard Of in those
places. caused by the suggestion.
lf the Sumter people want semi
professional baseball this Is a good
time for them to speak up, but If
they have decided that they have had
enough Of it then they ought to say
so and relieve some Of the people OF
oher places Of some Of their misim-
presslons.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-05-17
Piano Tuning,

Mr.. Edmund R. Murray offers his
services to those who need an expert
and experienced Piano ANA Organ
'uNor and repaircr References fur
Nishcd and work ls1rautccd. Address
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-05-17

V'"'- r"1doC'- r.--''. r.ru,
disordercd condition Of tho stomach.
ana can he cured by the use of
Chamhcrlain's stomach and Liver
Tablets. Try II. For sale bv all drug
glsts
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-05-17

j. NJ. Howell. a popular druggist
of Greensburg, Ky. says, 1--WE use
Chamberlain Cough Remedy in our
own household and know 1t is excel
lent" For sale by all druggists.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-05-17

The fish have been biting this week
and the fishermen have had good
luck.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-05-17
TUBERCULOSIS PREVENTABLE.
STATE HEALTH BOARD MAKES
PENITENTIARY REPORT.

recommends AbOlishment of Hosiery
Mill and That Inmates be Given
Outdoor WOrk-Of Prisoners En-
amlned, Consumption Indicated i'm
Sixty Per Cent. Sustaining RumOrs
Responsible for InvcStigation-
Boards Report and Recommended
tiOnS i'm Full.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-01-20
SPORTING NEWS OF THE WORLD
U. S. WILL ENTER
REVOLVER TEAM

New York. Jan. 2O.-The executive
committee Of the United States Revol-
yer Association has been authorized
to make arrangements TO enter team
in the Olympic games Of 1912 at STOCK
holm, Sweden. II has been decided
that properly. organized revolver clubs
in good standing may be affiliated with
the United States Revolver Associa-
tion upon payment Of IS. League
matches hereafter will only be open
to affiliate clubs, which applies only
to the club as an organization, and not
To the individual.
The entrance fee for non-affiliated
clubs in the Winans trophy match is
placed at SIS, and SO for the affiliated
clubs. To the annual championship A,
r and c matches the entrance will be
SO TO members and 81 10 non-nembers.
In Match + it will be So and 81 90 non
members. In match ID IL will he 81 and
50. The governors Of the various dis
tricts are to be furnished with printed
instructions for their guidance. and
they are 20 have power to appoint as
sistants subject to the approval of the
executive committee.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-01-20
MICHIGAN SEEKS
EASTERN GAMES
ATHLETIC DIRECTOR OF VOL
VERINES NOW ON TRIP IN
HOPE OF LANDING Zig
ATTRACTIONS.

Ann Arbor, Mich, Jan .0.--Mlchi-
gan's athletic director has disappeared
Presumably he is away in search of
headline attractions for the Wolverine
schedules Director Bertelme made a
trip into the east in December hut
whatever he accomplished he Kept
carefully secret. His present 1unket
is shrouded i'm equal mystery, but there
Is no doubt that he Is away in the in
terest Of Michigan athletics and IL is
hoped that important results vii! tol-
low.
There can be no doubt that the VOL
verines are angling for new eastern
alliances. Since the board of control
showed itself favorably inclined to-
ward an eight game gridiron schedule
for next fall. a big eastern game for
the saturday before Thanksgiving has
been sought for. AS Penn comes to
| Ann Arbor on New. IS a strong oppon-
ent must be found for the following
week end. unless the season IS 10 be
brought to an early close. Every fol-
lower of Michigan athletics will anN-
iously await the return Of Director
Bartelme in the hope that he will bring
back the plum sought for, really big
attraction for Nov. %. The Michigan
ders are hoping for a Princeton game
for that date. Whether that or any
other god contest can 5e arranged sor
that remains to be seen.
Not only will Director Bartelme seek
20 complete the football schedule while
he is away, but he will busy himself
with the affairs OF the ball team as
well. Since Cornelrs announcement
that she could not keep the Ann Ar
Dor engagement there has been bis
breach in the home ball schedule. Al
effort will be made TO bring one OF I'M
) strong eastern mines west. 1t is als'
almost certain that Kio will visit AM
: Arbor. The Jap nine is to be in thi
, country i'm the spring and will prob
f ably visit Ann Arbor and meet tn
1 Wolverines in at least one game OF
D their home lot, unless they join tn
t conference and so decide that Mich
j gan is not ht to play with.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-01-20
BECKLEY FAVORS
PRESENT. RULES

Jake Beckley, who was a star when
he played first for the Giants - years
ago, has a few ideas of his own about
reforming baseball. and 10 his way Of
thinking the game is just as good now
as IL can be.
The question of moving the pitcher
10 feet closer TO the batter came up at
a little tanning bee, when lake re-
marked:
Nothing to this moving the pitcher
up. When l broke into the game. aud
that was some years ago. believe me,
the pitcher stood A. feet from the bat
ter, instead of 60, as ne does today.
That was when Amos Rusie, the
speediest Of all speed marvels in the
slab business was in his prime, and
he certainly could speed them some.
TT was almost impossible to see the
ball when it came over the plate.
Ruse was the speediest pitcher / ever
saw
IF they should move the pitcher 10
! feet closer now il would be all but an
! impossiblity TO hit such men as Wal
ter Johnson of the Washington club.
johnson probably is the speediest
pitcher is baseball today. He wins AL
his games by using his speed lie ad-
mits this publicly and laugh at the
batters who are fooled by ii. Move
this man 10 feet closer 20 the batter
and see what happens. They viii not
be able to see the ball at all.
"If they should make this change
many Of the Cobbs and Wagners would
finish the season each year with marks
Of 21O instead of $50 There would
not be even as good averages as these
if there were more Johnsons.
IF they want 10 increase batting and
the number of runs they had better no
move the pitcher closer. They had bet
ter put him back further. Curves have
nothing to do with ii when they arr
closer. 1t is speed that counts II is ;
whole lot easier to hit curves as W.
hit them today than to hit speed Will
the pitcher 45 or so feet from tn
plate"
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-01-20
UPPER PENINSULA
STREET CAR HITS MAN.

n. G. Anderson, blind piano tuner
at Escanaba, was struck by street
car near the corner of Charlotte street
and Wells avenue in that city and was
painfully but not seriously hurt. He
had bad cash cut in his forehead
over the right eye and was bruised
somewhat, but will be able to be out
in a few days. Mr. Anderson was
struck while he was on the track, be-
coming confused and not knowing
which way to turn when he heard the
gong of the car. The motorman had
seen him on the track and sounded a
warning signal and at the same time
applied the brakes. When the car
struck Mr.. Anderson, knocking him
to one side, it was going very slowly
and stopped within its own length af-
ter the accident.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-01-20
WISCONSIN Will
MISS SWAZILAND
RETIREMENT OF BADGERS ROW.
ING COACH UNEXPECTED
EHLER TO SELECT A
SUCCESSOR.

Madison, Wis, Jan. 20.-The uneX-
pected retirement of Coach Sweetland.
former Cornell oarsman and star in
the crew has thrown the rowing de-
partment Of the University of Wiscon-
sin into confusion. An effort is being
made now 20 have the problem solved
by the engaging of a new coach, but
there is no one in view az present. In
connection with the illness of Sweet
land which was the unquestioned
cause Of his retirement, there is an in
terestng story told az the few days
before he gave up charge of the crew,
which involves a mutiny in the crew
because ~ the freedom allowed the
freshmen in the use of the shell and
apparatus Of the varsity oarsmen.
The regulars threatened 10 stop train
ing If conditions were not changed. but
Capt. Kratz at that, time persuaded
the men that the coach was acting for
the best. The incident. however, wor-
ried Sweetland and undoubtedly aided
i'm preventing his early recovery from
the malady which forced his retire.
, ment.
! Sweetland went home for the Holt
days as usual, just after the mutiny OF
the regular oarsmen, and it was an
uounced by the captain that the Diff
iculty had been adjusted readily.
Sweetland was afraid that the spirit
might cause the men to make trouble
later, however and worried over the
affair. Last week he sent word that
he would be back yesterday but Tues
day message was received giving up
the position, saying his physicians had
ordered an instant cessation of al!
coaching.
The board Of regents of the Wiscon-
sin university yesterday authorized DIT
Ehler 20 secure the best football coach
possible for next fall without taking the
subject up further with it. II is under
, stood that DR.. Ehler will offer the jof
! to a well known coach who has thS
reputation of turning out winning
E teams.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-01-20
TO LET OUT TOM JONES.
Detroit Management to Cast First
Stacker Adrift.

Detroit, Mich, Jan. Pot begins
t. look as though old Tom Joness
days as a member of the Detroit CLUB
are numbered Several big minor
league outfits have put in bids for the
venerable first baseman. and it IS al
uost a certainty that President Navln
will accept one OF the offers. providing
he can get waivers. Jimmy Barrett OF
Milwaukee. is one of the managers
seeking Thomas services, and, owing
To his close association with the De-
troit club, ne may get the call wien the
time comes to let Jones so.
Manager Jennings is we'll supplied
with first base material Cantor and
Ness of the recruits are regulars in
this position, and both are highly rec
commended by critics who have seen
them work. George Moriarity is as
good a first baseman as the American
league boasts. Hal Chase always he
ing excepted as something more imam
human in his cunning around the in
itial sack.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-01-20
Lauriium Department
lAURiUM BRIEFS.


4 son was born recently 10 Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Mhcchi of Third street.
Mrs Frank TobinsXi, who has been
spending the past two months In Los
Angeles, is expected to return home
tomorrow.
The Laurium branch Of the Detroit
Life Insurance company of which NJ.
Il. O'Brien is I'm charge, has opened for
business
NJ. r. O'Brien, first vice president of
the Detroit Life Insurance company,
lewt yesterday afternoon for Menom-
inee and Detroit on business
Village Treasurer Michael Jaerling
has collected 900 of the $4,000 out
standing to the villages credit The
tax bill will Zoe returned at the end
Of the present month.
The remains of the late William
PAUL of Osceola, were inferred yes
terday afternoon in Lake View ceme-
terry. Services were held at the Os-
ceola VI. f. church. Rev. w. Collycott
officiating.
Sanitary Engineer and Water In
spector John Hunt yesterday installed
new hydrant at the car barn of thu
Houghton County Traction company
in Laurium. The hydrant will fur
insh pond water for the company.
The funeral of the late Mrs. Mar.
garet Morgan OF Laurium, viii bt
held tomorrow afternoon, with serv'
ices at the residence of Mrs. j. Jones
Rev. c. l.. Adams officiating. Inter
ment will be i'm Schoolcraft cemetery
The funeral of the late Isaac Mars
was held yesterday afternoon, from
the residence of his daughter, Mrs
Charles Hcusa Of Laurium. Services
wero conducted at the Finnish Heel;
church. and interment was in LAX
View cemetery.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-01-20
SPORTING EDITORS NOTES.

Football rules committee meets in
New York, Feb. g. Like the tariff tink-
erers, will they revise the rules mp or
down.
Jack Kleinow says that Hal Chase is
a born leader and will work wonders
with the Highlanders. Maybe Jacl;
hasn't signed up yet. Nothing like
kidding the boss.
Jim Delehanty has signed with De-
troit for next season. Del is satisfied
with the terms of his contract, and
will go TO Hot Springs about Feb.
for the benefit of his leg.
Fred Merkle, the man who didn't
touch second base, has signed with the
Giants again. Merkle has succeeded
pretty well in living down a bad repu-
tation.
Central league managers are grow
ing wise. They announce they will
develop young players instead of taxi
ing discarded veterans from the
league higher up. The South Michigan
has found the training school idea very
profitable.
The Red Sox are going 10 travel in
the best style they can get when they
make their California training trip the
coming spring. All the eastern men,
bers of the team will go to Chicago on
the Twentieth Century train and the
big Red Sox special will start from
there.
Eddie Ainsmith, the promising young
catcher Of the Senators, has given up
Iplaying basketball this winter because
the officials Of the Washington club
did not favor his doing so. The dam
ger Of being hurt was the only rea-
son the club officials had agains, the
catcher's playing
Toots Schultz of Penn must Ice care
less about distributing his signature.
Reports have signed him TO every club
in the American and National eli cuits
and one or two teams in Fletcher 5
third league.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-01-20
TO WE'D CHICAGO GIRL.

Charles Heidenson, catcher of the
Negaunee league baseball team, VIII
leave Saturday for Chicago. where.
about Feb. 1 he will be united in mar
riage to a young lady of. that city.
Since his return from Chicago i'm the
fall, Mr.. Heidenson has been in the
employ of the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron
company He has been looking after
the permits for the removal of the
bodies from the old to the new burial
grounds, also doing other work con-
nected with the transfer. plans
on making his home i'm Negaunee.