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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-04-05
SOME RANDOM THOUGHTS.
Better Staple Cotton.

The letter from Mr. Lewis w.
Parker below in reply to my injury
about the kind Of cotton to grow for
the South Carolina mills and the
marketing of same, gives such infor-
nation that | think it we'll to publish
it. The fact that he is willing to buy
the cotton direct from the grower is
worth considering in contemplating
the growing of a better staple cot
ton. But here again the farmer must
wait awhile for returns from his
cotton. First he must send SAMPLES
and then ship the cotton and wait
for its delivery before settlement.
But 1T is the line of higher class
farming, and is worth trial by
every one who is willing to take
pains to prodcce a good cotton and
then sell by sample What | am
most afraid of is that the yield will
not be as much per acre, and with
all his care the returns will not ey-
ceed the larger yield of short staple
cotton. Mr.. ID. II. Coker and Mr..
Ira w. Williams both assure me that
'ome of these cottons mailing / lie
to Ia inch staple are fully as good
staple varieties.
A neighbor Of mine made over a
bale per acre Of long staple cotton
last year. / shall plant a few acres
this year and trust more of it will
be planted and that we will sell di-
rect to the mills. Mr.. Parker very
distinctly states that be will buy di-
rect from the growers, and it does
not have to he in SO or 100 bale lots
either.
Any member of the union who has
boy in the corn contest should pro-
cure a certificate from the local Sec
retary and file it with the County
DNNiO'"iS ~ SNpiii dtii' TIC udy Ol
next meeting at Concord. On that
day the entries for the Farmers
Union prizes viii be closed. W. want
as many union bows IN the contest rs
possible and the County Union has
adopted this rule 70 prevent any
complications next fau whom The ,Im,
for awards has come.
Bear in mind that Friday, April
eth, and the place, Mr.. w. l.. Brun-
sons grove in Concord on the Plow-
den Mill road, the County Farmers
Union will have live stock meeting.
The slogan is More and better stock
TO consume the record breaking corn
crop that the boys and the father will
produce this year Of Grace, 1911"
The committee has been very secre-
tive Of their program, but have no
doubt it is good. and if / can get
them in time it will appear in these
columns Saturday and next Wednes.
day also.
E. w. d.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-04-05
Slippers That Ape Stylish.

That's what we claim for every
PAIR we show. We believe you'll find
mere just what you like. More STYLES
to select from too. We can fill vour
every slipper want Try us. Schwartz
i'i"S 4-3-1t.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-04-05
fresh ltIce tIOur

Car rice -four and car genuine rice
polish just arrived direct from the
mills Also corn, oats; hay, bran. ship
stuit and chicken feed. Write or
phone for samples and prices. Booth
Hardy Live Stock Goa, Sumter, 5. c.
4-5-2t.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-04-05

Tho Farmers Bank and Trust Com
pany mas added department OF for
eign exchange. something new for
Sumter. which will be convenience
TO BUSINESS men who have remittanccs
TO make To- foreign countries.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-04-05

We have just opened quite an ex-
tensive variety In lace ana chiffon
neckwear. The very newest ideas in
neck hxings Is represented. Also the
new thirss In belt and hand bags
Prices reasonable at Schwartz Bros.
4-3-1t.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-04-05
COURT ADJOURNS.
Case of jackson and Iildcbrand W.
jackson and MCLAUGHLIN Results I'm
Verdict for Defendant.

Proceedings in the civil court have
been going on slowly but surely for
the past few days.
The case OF w. r. Gardner, of CO.
iumbia. VS.. the a. G. l.. railroad con-
sumed most of the time Thursday. it
finally being settled by finding for
the respondent. The case is one
which has been up several times be-
fore but has never been settled. Mr..
Gardner sued tho railroad for retus-
ing to put him off at Rocky Bluff
when he had bought n ticket to that
place. He was carried on to Oswego
from which place he was forced to
walk back at night in the rain three
miles to Rocky Bluff
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-04-05

The city nurse is in need of milk
for her patients. Any one having ex-
ira milk and kind enough to give il
Tor this purpose will please phone
number 375.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-04-05

The Court Of Common Pleas ad-
journed Friday afternoon as soon as
the case OF Jackson and Hilderbrand
vs. Jackson and Or. ID. MCLAUGHLIN
was completed.
The case was to recover money for
note given by Dr. AIcaLuchlln. the
amount IL question being $500. Il YER
dict for the defendant was rendered
by the jury.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-17
FIRST FOUR ENTRIES IN BABY CONTEST
YESTERDAY WERE HANDSOME TOTS

little picture tad tells no tales OF either
parentage or home as he looks out
upon the world of babies on my desk
with dark and steadfast eyes.
Rules should Be Read.
Every mother should read most care
fully the conditions OF the Borden Con-
test which appear daily in the columns
of The Washington Herald. and should
comply with them, for how am l TO
know your little boy or girl from hun
dreds of others. mother dear, II you
fail to tell me?
the judges. pray?
The fourth baby, whose little coat and
cap OF white fur suggest 10 us the com
ing of the cold winds of winter, bore his
name dimly in pencil on his pasteboard
back. which I made out to be Master
James Bennett, age three years. There
was a still DINNER address, which was
quite unintelligible. so that l can tell
you no more OF this fourth little boy
who has come to join the wonderful
month OF babies
1t would seem from the first entries
that this contest is going to be a regu-
lar stag affair, but I assure you that
such is not the case. for, following the
little men whose winsome pictures I am
giving you to-day, came many tiny
maidens, with winsome smiles and
laughing eyes, to beguiIe the hearts Of
tho men who shall look upon their
b" ruty when the contest closes.
What a wonderful party of children
The Washington herald., 1911-10-17
THE PRODIGAL JUDGE
By VAUGHAN KESTER Copyright 1911 the ns.nnm Company,

You say your father was a friend
of the old generars?" said Bladen.
Years ago, in the North-yes," an
swered Murrell.
Murrell regarded the lawyer in silence
eyes.
Too bad about the boy" he said at
length, slowly.
How do you mean, captain?'' asked
Bladen.
Il mean it's a pity he has no one ex-
cept Yancy to look after him." said Muir
rell; but Bladen showed no interest and
Murrell went on: Has Yancy any legal
claim on the boy?"
No; certainly not; the boy was merely
left with Yancy because Crenshaw didn't
know what else to do with him."
Get possession of him, and IL 1 don't
buy land here I'll take him West with
me-" said Murrell quietly. II am willing
to spend 500 on this if necessary"
TN have to think your proposition
over" said Bladen.
The immediate result OF this conversa-
ton was that within twenty-four hours a
man driving two horses hitched to a light
buggy arrived at Scratch Hill in quest of
Bob Yancy, whom he found at dinner and
to whom he delivered a letter. Mr.. Yancy
was profoundly impressed by the atten-
ton, for holding the letter at arms
length, he said:
well, sir. I've lived nigh on to forty
years, but never got a piece of writing
befo'-never, sir. People, II they was
close by, spoke to me, IL at a distance
they hollered, but none of 'em ever
wrote"
What's your answer?' demanded the
stranger.
You tell him I'll be monstrous glad to
talk IL over with him any time he fancies
to come out here"
The next day Yancy had occasion to
visit Balaam's Cross Roads. Crenshaw
gave flim a disquieting opinion as to the
probable contents OF his letter, for he
himself had heard from Bladen that he
had decided to assume the care Of the
boy.
7 reckon Blsden will have the law on
his side, Bob"
The law be dbl got what's fair
on mine. don't wish TO better than
that" exclaimed Yancy, over his shoul-
der. He strode from the store and start
ed down the sandy road at q brisk run.
Miserable forebodings of an impending
struggle leaped up within him, and the
miles were many that lay between him
and the hill.
As he breasted the slope he came within
The Washington herald., 1911-10-17

are those whose pictures visited my
desk yesterday!
And a still bigger party assembled in
the Bachrach studio TO take advantage
of The Herald's offer TO have a suitable
picture made free for the contest. They
scrambled through the photographer S
rooms from early morning until the
light grew dim, looking askance at each
other. as much as TO say: We'll. what
on earth are you doing hereT'
One small boy, hardly three years old
stared so hard at tlmid little miss that
she burst into uncomfortable sobs and
II was a solid hour before she could be
Consoled in the matter Of his baby rude
ness sufficiently TO get a photograph
that did not show p quiverinE mouth and
big blue eyes that wept streams Of briny
tears.
Tried to Console Her.
Never mind, darling; he is not as
pretty as you are" whispered the small
maids mother CcnsClingly into her ear.
The little lads stare held no resent
ment. but rather something OF his won
der that there could be so many babies
in all the world as were seen yesterday
in the picture mans place of busines.
Certain II is that the month ahead. of
us will be no ordinary show Of infan-
tile beauty. IL may Judge the pictures
to come by those already lie piled high
upon my desk.
All Of which goes to prove my repeated
assertion. that nowhere else in the world
are there so many splendid looking ba-
bies as in Washington and its vicinity.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-17
By JULIA CHANDLER MANI.


The first comers to the show OF lovely
| babies are charming little tads, each
with his or her own particular charm
| that pleads through grave or laughing
eyes, as the case may be, for instant
recognition.
The Borden Baby Contest opened its
doors yesterday to the little children of
Washington and its vicinity, letting
them into a big field OF happiness IN
which there are growing 20 prize flow
before month has closed.
The very first one of them all came to
me early yesterday morning without an
introduction. There was not a line upon
the back of the photograph TO indicate
from whence the dear baby in his dainty
long dress came; from his serious frank
eyes l could gather nothing. and so I
cannot tell you who the little chap on
the extreme right of the baby group Is
until his mother gives me the informa-
ton REQUIRED with each entry in the
Borden Baby Contest
Master DOrald Bruce Edmonston age
eight months, son of Mr.. S. Kemp Ed
monston and Mrs. Marie Jeanette Ed
monston, who lives in the BIRMINGHAM
apartment, came next into the contest
with his half smile of expectancy. and
his chubby. dimpled hands that suggest
instantly the holding Of more hearts
than his mothers or fathers.
The third entry gave neither name
nor address, serious omission, for the
The Washington herald., 1911-10-17
Copyright, 1911. the BObbs Merrill Company. }

sight of n little group in his own door
yard. Saving only Uncle Sammy Bellamy,
the group resolved itself into the women
and children OF the hill but there was
one small figure he missed. The patri-
arch hurried toward him, leaning on his
cane.
They've took your nevvy, Bob"' he
cried, in a high. thin voice
Who's took him." asked Yancy
hoarseIy
Hit were Dave Blount Get your
gun, Bob, and go after him-kin the
miserable. sneaking cuss"' cried Uncle
Sammy. BY the Fayetteville road, Bob,
not ten minutes ago-you can cut him of
at OK Road Forks
Yancy breathed a sigh of relief. A
rife was placed in Yancy's hands.
Thank you-aII kindly" said Yancy,
and turning away he struck off through
the pine woods. a brisk walk of twenty
minutes brought him to the Ok Road
Forks.
He had not long to wait, for presently
the buggy hove in sight. As the buggy
came nearer he recognized his ancient
enemy in the person OF the man who
sat at Hannibars side, and. stepping into
the road seized the horses by their bits.
At the sight of him Hannibal shrieked
his name in delight.
Yes, it's Uncle Bob. You can light
down, Nevvy."
Lego them horsesv' said Mr.. Blount-
Light down, Nevvy," said Yancy, stin
pleasantly.
Hannibal instantly availed himself Of
the invitation. At the same moment
Blount struck at Yancy with his whip,
and his horses reared wildly, thinking
the blow meant for them. Seeing that
the boy had reached the ground in safety,
Yancy relaxed his hold on the team,
which instantly plunged forward. Then
as the buggy swept past him he made
grab at Blount and dragged him out over
the wheels into the road, where he pro-
ceeded to fetch Mr.. Blount q smack in
the jaw. Then with a final skillful kick
he sent Mr.. Blount sprawling. Don't
let me catch you around these diggings
again, Dave Blount, or I swear to God
I'll be the death Of your
Hannibal rode home through the pine
woods in triumph on his Uncle Bob's
mighty shoulders
ro BE CONTINUED To-MoRRowl
The Washington herald., 1911-10-17
CHRISTMAS GIFTS
MADE OF RIBBON

There is almost no limit to the ways
ribbon can be used for decorations and
fancy work. Hundreds OF beautiful arti-
cles can be made that were not thought
of a few years ago and which now have
developed into an art that is we'll worth
considering II one is looking for ways to
earn pin money or a means OF helping
with the weekly expenses. What could
be more charming for table decorations
than loops and bows OF shimmering
ribbon, caught in the center over the
table to the chandelier with a bunch OF
flowers or long loops and ends extend
ing to each corner. where they are fas-
tened by another bow?
A bridal table decorated with white
ribbon, white flowers, and maiden-hair
fern is lovely. The centerpiece is a
golden basket, filled with flowers and
fern, set upon a plateau OF fern, and
tied with a huge wired bow of soft white
ribbon. Ends Of the ribbon extend to
each place. where 1t Is fastened down
by a fancy box containing a square OF
wedding cake. This box is made OF
white satin and tied with a pretty ro-
settle bow OF ribbon.
Clusters OF ribbon are used for din
ner favors at each lady's place and worn
as a corsage decoration. These are
made to correspond with the color
scheme and decorations of the table
Ribbon flowers for corsage decorations,
hat trimmings, and trimmings for even
ing gowns are very popular. They are
not hard to make and find a ready sale.
Gifts Made of Ribbon.
Bags OF all descriptions, veil cases.
handkerchief cases. sachets, glove boxes,
and coiffure decorations are all salabIe
or make beautiful gifts for the bride,
Christmas, or birthday.
From one yard OF twelve-inch ribbon a
charming slipper bag can be made.
Double the ribbon and sew It together
The Washington herald., 1911-10-17
MAKES SHAMPOOING
A REAL PLEASURE

THE dread OF washing ones hair Is
done away with. and shampooing greatly
simplifed. by the use Of plain canthrox,' -
writes Mae Martyr. beauty specialist for
the Los Angeles Globe.
by using for your shampoo a tea
spoonful of canthrox, dissolved in a cup
OF hot water, you have a shampoo
that cleanses perfectly. removing all dirt
and dandruff, rinses easily, dries quickly,
and consumes only a few minutes for
the entire process. This shampoo
makes the hair soft, lustrous. and fiuffy.
II does not bleach, deaden. and cause
the hair to split and become brittle, as
soap Shampoos do / consider this in
expensive shampoo the only perfect
spsmPt 49,
The Washington herald., 1911-10-17

at each edge. turning over the upper
open ends three inches. Run a double
casing by stitching three times around
and a quarter OF an inch apart at the
point where the edge of the ribbon
turns over. and run this through with
narrow ribbon for a drawstring. Sc
Iect a dark-coIored ribbon for this, or a
changeable one: or. II II is designed for
a bride, make II of white or some pretty
Dresden effect.
Work bags made by sewing several
lengths Of ribbon together and. at the
The Washington herald., 1911-10-17

point where they Join. sewing a small
brass ring. through which narrow rib
bon is run for a drawstring, are de-
signed for the woman who Is fond Of
fancy needlework
Innumerable styles can be made or
selections made from them. A visit to
the art needlework department Of any
large store will give you many splen-
did ideas. Ribbon work Is quickly madeI
therefore is especially adapted to the
needs of the woman who wishes to make
money.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-17
CHAPTER III.
By VAUGHAN KESTER
Trouble at Scratch Hill.

~
Capt. MurrelI had established himself
at Balaam's Cross Roads. He was sup
posed to be interested in the purchase
of a plantation, and. in company with
Crenshaw, visited the numerous tracts
Of land which the merchant owned; but
though he professed delight with the
country, he was plainly in no haste to
become committed to any one of the sew
eral propositions Crenshaw was eager to
submit.
The Barony would have suited me-"
he told Bladen one day. They had just
returned from an excursion into ~" nm
try and were seated in t.e lawyer =
Office.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-17
oLD.TuME SILKS
BACK IN FASHION

Dame Rumor whispers that we ara
about to undergo a change in our silk
fashions, and this winter will ind us
wearing the gros-grains OF our grand
mothers days and those of US who can
afford them stif brocades- heavy with
threads OF gold and metal such as were
used long ago and revived for the coro-
nation. Worth, by the way, has taken
a great fancy to these fabrics, and we
may expect to find many OF his wonder
ful creations developed from these rare
and beautiful materials.
Ottoman silks. says the worthy dame.
will be used again, this time principally
as collar faolngs and revers. cream
white, deep yellow and coronation red
being the favorites in color, any OF
which viii be stunning with navy or
black serge suit.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-17

TOMORROW MENU;
HOW TO PREPARE IT
BREAKFAST
Cantaloupe.
Liver and bacon.
Rice mullins.
Coffee.
LUNCHEON.
Chill verdi
Cheese sandwiches.
Sliced oranges.
Almond cakes.
DINNER
Cream OF beet soup.
Rice ard oyster loaf.
Stuffed naked potatoes.
Creamed carrots.
Lettuce salad. Hot crackers.
Children's delight.
GhiIi verdi-Cut fine six large peppers.
fry in butter until tender. Just before
taking up add six well-beaten eggs. Stir
all together, add salt. II wanted hot,
leave in a few pepper seeds, but cut out
the greater part of the seeds, or II VIII
be little too rot for most people.
Rice and oyster loaf-Line a casserole
with boiled rice, reasoned well with salt
pepper. and butter. Chop one pint of
oysters cooked in their own liquor until
the edges curl and season as desired.
Moisten well wi-n the oyster liquor and
a little tomato catsup and fill into tho
lined dish. Brush over the top with
melted batter, snt into the oven to brown
and serve very hot. garnishing II wished
with rings OF hard-boiled eggs.
Childrens delight-A very healthful
dish and a favOrite with children is made
by cutting any fruit on hand into dice
shaped pieces, mixing with marshmal-
lows cut into quarters. Pour over this
a cup of stifiy whipped cream.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-17

Never were 50 many Sheer plain
sT'rea aux waists. -.
The Colorado statesman., 1911-04-29
FOREIGN.

Official figures of the ravages Of the
bubonic plague In India show the ap-
palling total of 95,SS4 deaths in March.
An unconfirmed rumor has been
spread through Rome that the pope's
lndisposition has taken a sudden turn
for the worse.
The steamer Charles Poizat, oper-
ating between Manila and Corregidor.
foundered in a typhoon. 1t is esti-
mated that fifteen persons were
drowned. Fishermen rescued a num-
ber of the crew and passengers. One
American is missing.
According to passengers rescued
from the Pacific Mail steamship Asia
after the vessel was wrecked on Fin
ger Rocks near Shanghai, recently,
the officers had to use their revolvers
to keep fleet of Chinese pirate craft
at bay while the passengers were be-
ing transferred.
Three hundred insurgent troops
have taken possession of Concordia.
which has been made the provisional
capital of Sinaloa. The town was cap
tured without firing a shot. The in
surgents have demanded the immedi-
ate surrender of villa Union, but the
federal troops there are preparing to
defend 1t.
The Colorado statesman., 1911-04-29
SPORT.
WESTERN LEAGUE.

The Santa Clara, Cal, baseball team
defeated the Japanese players from
Waseda university by score of 10
to 1.
Jimmy Gardner, of Lowell. Mass,
and Jack Dillon, of Indianapolis,
fought six rounds to draw in Phila-
delphia.
Johnny Coulon. bantamweight cham
pion of the world. and Eddie o'Keefe
of Philadelphia fought ten fast rounds
to a draw in Kansas City.
Mickey" Sheridan of Chicago out
boxed frankie White CT Chicago in a
ten-round bout before the new Nation
al athletic Club at Gary, Ind.
Maud s." trotter owned by the
late George NJ. Stearns, was shot to
death in Springfield. KY, as provided
for in Stearns' will. Maud s. was 35
years old and blind.
The Colorado statesman., 1911-04-29
Thirsty Crops Welcome Rain.

Denver-Many sections of Colorado
have been visited by the first rain of
the season. Winter wheat is saved i'll
many places and bumper crop IS
assured. The Kersey district re-
ceived copious fall which extended
as far east as Briggsdale in southern
Weld county. The rainfall in many
places was the heaviest since last Au-
gust. Reports have been received from
the following sections: Ft Morgan.
Canon City. Greeley, Pueblo, Holyoke,
Grand Junction, Ft Collins. Boulder,
Loveland. La Junta, Lamar, Eaton,
Kersey, Ault Windsor and La Sale.
The Colorado statesman., 1911-04-29
The WORLD IN
PARAGRAPHS
A BRIEF RECORD OF PASSING
EVENTS IN THIS AND FOR
EIoN COUNTRIES.
IN LATE DISPATCHES
polNos AND HAPPENINGS THAT
MARK THE PROGRESS
OF THE AGE.
WESTERN

Francis B. Clarke, former president
of the Spokane, Portland & Seattle
railway, died in Portland. aged seven
ty-three.
DR.. ]. L. Wilson. chief surgeon OF
the insurrecto army. is seriously i'll in
the rebel camp, near El Paso, threat
ened with blood poisoning.
Opium valued at $4,000 was found
in a gunnysack in a ventilator tube
over the boilers of the steamship Min
nesota at Seattle recently.
The supreme convention of the
Modern Brotherhood of America viii
be held in Denver August 7th 10
August 18th this year.
The 100000 announced broadcast as
the aggregate of rewards for the cap
ture of the Los Angeles Times dyna-
miters has dwindled to $4,000.
The University of Iowa rifle team
mas defeated Massachusetts Agricul-
tural college by a score of 1881 to
1890, winning the national intercolle-
giate shoot with fifteen straight vic
tories.
Inc COSI Vi llNlh6 10 uSSiS"otNA6
Housewives may not have noticed 1t
especially, but such is the case, at
least as far as certain staple articles
are concerned. For example, flour is
20 cents a barrel cheaper than two
weeks ago.
Federal District Judge Charles E..
Wolverton of Portland, Ore, decided
that the Southern Pacific and the Ore
Eon & California railway companies
must forfeit to the United States
about 2,400,000 acres of land which is
valued at $40,O0O,O0O to s75,000.000.
An armistice of five days affecting
the district between Juarez and Chi
huahua and west of the latter has
been made effective in an exchange of
identical letters signed by General
Francisco l. Madero, Jr., for the reb-
els, and General Juan Navarro for the
government.
Through the opening of wide gaps
in the ground in the eastern part of
White Pine county, Nevada, cattlemen
report losses that are gaining serious
proportions. In Jake's Valley Capt.
Moorman has already lost forty-eight
head. The gashes in the range vary
from eight to twenty feet in width
and there is no explanation of the phe-
nomena except the fact that the coun-
try is of volcanic formation.