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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-05-31
WINTHROP INVITATIONS OFT
Ohiy One Representative From Sum
ter to Graduate This Year.

The invitations to the Winthron
College Commencement are ont show-
ing a class Of ninety-three graduates
one Of whom is from Sumter conn
". Miss Louise Yeadon has the hon
or to be the single graduate from,
this place.
In the graduating class are ninety.
graduates with the A. B. degree two
with the degree Of B. S. and one with
the degree Of L. I.
The commencement exercises will
commence on Sunday, June 4. when
the baccalaureate sermon will he
preached and will continue through
Tuesday evening, at which time the
diplomas will be delivered to the
graduates
DR.. S. Fl. Steele, Of Brownwood
Texas, will deliver the graduating ad-
dress.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-05-31
resolution of Thanks,

On Wednesday, May II. the Civic
League held a festival for the purpose
or raising funds with which to carry
on the work of the ensuing year. The
small membership dues of so cents is
not suf1cient to meet the many ex-
penses of the league, therefore it was
necessary to have n large entertain
ment, from time to time, in order to
raise the money to carry on the
work in its various branches.
At said festival the league was the
recipient Of much help from the Cit
liens and organizations Of Sumter,
therefore be it
Resolved, that to all those who
gave so freely Of their help and sup
port, their kindness and generosity.
that the Civic League extends lis
heartfelt thanks. To the local press
and to the correspondents Of out-of-
town papers. to the Sumter Lighting
Company, for wiring grounds ond
supplying lights for that OCCASION; to
the parties who loaned the lots on
which 1T was held, to the street com
missioner for cleaning up the prem
lses. to the fire department for loan
ing the hose and wagons and water
ing the heavy ground and keeping
down the dust; to all the merchants
for their donations and for closing
their stores at 4:30 o'clock, which
materially helped to make the affair
success; to all who took part in the
parade, and last but not least, to the
participants who gave their time and
efforts to make their entertainments
and booths attractive. To the horse
back riders and the Beauties of all
Nations, the May Pole Dancers and
the clowns, Mrs. Jarley's Wax Works,
and the Wild Animal Show, the
Babies and the candy sellers; to
lemonade dispensers and those pre-
siding over the fish supper and cake
tables, the ice cream parlor and pea
nut vendors and fish pond makers,
and to any individuals who lent their
help the league sends assurance Of
its deep appreciation.
Resolved that a copy OF these reso-
lutions be published in the Daily
Item. and enrolled in the minutes Of
the league.
Mrs. Ashleigh Mood,
Miss Armida Moses,
Mrs. Nina Solomons,
Committee.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-05-31
HEAT RECORD BROKEN.
Temperature Of 90 Common i'm the
SOuth-Fall OF Snow In Wyoming.

Washington. May 26.-Season heat
records were broken today by a hot
wave that extended through the Mid
die West, the interior Fast end the
South. while people at Sheridan,
Wyo., shivered in a snow storm. The
weather bureau. summing up to-
nights conditions the country over,
showed that up through the Missis-
sippi valley temperatures ran from
80 u little better than "a in Chi.
cago and SO was common in the
South.
The East today enjoyed a respite
from extreme heat. but hot wave
that may swing the temperature again
into the 80 mark is scheduled for to-
morrow.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-05-31
WINTHROP COLLEGE.
ocholarship and Entrance Examina-
ton.

The examination for the award az
vacant scholarships in Winthrop Col
lege and for the admission of new
students will be held at the County
Court House on Friday, July 7. at
a. m. Applicants must be not less
than fifteen years of age. When
scholarships are vacant after :Julv
they will be awarded to those maxi
ing the highest average at this ex-
animation, provided they meet the
conditions governing the award
Applicants for scholarships should
write TO President Johnson before the
examination for scholarship examina-
ton blanks.
Scholarships are worth 500 and
free tuition. The next session will
open September 20, 1911. For fur.
ther information ard catalogue ad-
dress Pres. d. B. Johnson. Rock Hill
o. =. 4-27-1taw to 7-7-W.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-05-31
EXIT HANGING IN KENTUCKY
Negro Murderer Last Executed thu,
"ay-Electrocution Hereafter.

frankfort, KY, May 24.-Ken-
'ucky's last execution by hanging
TOOK place here this morning at SUM-
rise. Roger Warren, a negro. who
hiiied another negro prisoner in the
frankfort penitentiary last year. was
hdhged' Warren confessed to the
MURDER declaring he would kill again
under circumstances that he saws
prompted the crime.
The electrocution law recently went
into effect in Kentucky.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-05-31

at vera Cruz at o'clock this after
noon.
According TO the advices he board
ed the Ypiranga, a Hamburg Ameri
can boat, tonight. The Ypiranga is
due to sail South to Coatzacoalcos to-
morrow. She will return to Vera Cruz
and sail for Europe Wednesday.
Railroad reports received tonight
state that the pilot train was stopped
by tnsurectos below Jalapa, but after
learning that 1t was serving as a
pilot to the generals train, it was per-
mitted to proceed None Of the three
suffered other delays.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-05-31
TRAIN STARTS ABOUT JUNE 5.
Winthrop College Has Added Another
Car to- Contain Exhibit of House.
hold COnvcniences.

Clemson College. May 25.-Owing
to circumstances that could not be
controlled the date Of the starting of
this train has been somewhat delayed.
and II Is now planned to get il under
way about the 5th Of June. \ sch....
uie Of the points to be visited and
the dates thereof has been submitted
to the railroads for their approval,
and as soon as this Is obtained the
itinerary will be given to the public.
While this train Is planned and
equipped by Winthrop and Clems On
colleges. yet without the hearty CO.
operation Of the railroads Of this State
Its operation would not have been
possible. The three great railroad
systems. the Southern, the Seaboard
Air Line and the Atlantic Coast Line,
have from the very beginning met the
proposition in q most cordial and lib
eral manner. Not only are they fur
nishing the cars for the transporta-
ton of the exhibits of the train. but
they are also moving that train free
of charge. 1t is but proper that this
fact should be known to the people Of
the State as showing to them the in
terest that these great corporations
are taking in their material welfare.
Since the last notice Of this train
was given to the public another car
has been added by Winthrop college.
This car will be filed with an ex-
hibit OF household conveniences and
should prove quite an attraction and
of high educational value.
Clemson college has also found It
possible to add more live stock than
was at first counted upon, SO this fea-
ture will be specially complete.
The visit Of this train should be of
particular interest to the boys Of the
various corn clubs over the State, and
IL Is expected that they will turn out
In force. Special work along the line
Of corn judging and cultivation will
be given by Prof. Napier and others of
Clemson college and the train will
also be accompanied by Prof. b. c.
Haddon. who is now in charge Of the
boys corn club work Of the State,
working in cooperation and under the
joint direction Of Clemson college and
the United States farm demonstration
work.
Miss Hyde, In charge Of the VIA.
throp cars, will have a competent
corps Of assistants and has outlined
an extremely interesting programme.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-05-31
Stolen Wheel Recovered.

Wedgefeld. May 25.-I notice in
Tuesdays 1ten the following item /:
Henry Williams. negro, stole a
wheel last night from another ne
gro named Evans and with il made
for the tall timbers. He was stopped
for awhile at Wedgehcld, on suspic-
ion. but after putting up the plea
that he had borrowed the wheel and
good slick story To back this tale he
was released. Constable MuldrOw
was sent out this morning to Conga-
rec to try 10 catch the thief
The writer was the first one here to
suspect II was "A stolen wheel and told
Mr. NJ. NJ. Mcllcttc who borrowed Il
wheel and overlook him at Malta.
He was brought back here and after
communication with police head
quarters, whore. ON Investigation
1t was found that Evans had rented
the wheel To Williams. told Mr.. Mel
lett he could not hold him. The next
morning h" was trying 10 sell the
wheel ana 1t was taken away from
him ] only want to keep tho record
straight The fault lies i'm Sumter
and not here.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-05-31
Patents TO South Carolina.

washington, May 25.-The follow
ing patents have been issued to
South Carolinans: Robert F Halo
forkville, aerodrome; Charlton f.
Leaphart Lexington, cotton picker,
William H. Mckinney, Sumter. de-
vice for hairing violin bows; James Fl.
Shiver, Rock HILL combined book
marx and paper clip; John p. Todd.
Anderson, metallic shingle.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-05-31

Governor Blease says that if some
newspapers would print the truth
about him one time the sheet would
fall to pieces before it left the press
The Journal has at all times printed
the truth about Mr.. Blease and has
never had any such trouble on the
press as he Observation-Disclosures Spar
tan.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-05-31

The Holy Supper is kept, indeed,
In whatso we share with another's
need;
Not what we give, but what we share.
For the gift without the giver is bare;
Who gives himself with his aims
feeds three
Himself, his hungering neighbor and
Me.
II
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-05-31

Now is the time to get rid of your
rheumatism. You will find Cham
pertains Liniment wonderfully eff
fective. One application will con-
vince you Of its merits. Try it. For
sale by all dealers.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-05-31

The Standard Oil Company was not
dissolved by its own water. and the
nation waits to see if the Supreme
Court decision will be an emulsion or
Observation-Disclosures Ledger.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-05-31

j. M. Howell. a popular druggist
OF Greensburg, KY, says, I'VE use
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy In our
own household and know it is excel
lent" For sale by all druggists
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-05-31

Out of the one hundred fifty-five
pensioners to receive pensions out Of
the State Confederate pension fund.
one hundred forty-one have already
secured their pensions.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-05-31

Prayers Of love like. raindrops fall.
Tears Of pity are cooling dew,
And dear 20 the heart Of our Lord are
all,
Who suffer like Him in the good
they do. -Whittier.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-05-31

AoIty Kidney Pills are a true medi-
cine They are healing, strengthening
antseptic and tonic. They act Quick.
ly. w. w. Sibert.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-05-31
KILLED BY FLOWER POTS.
Child of Congressman and Mrs. Lc-
Garc Crushed to Death.

Charleston, May 26.-Rosa. the -
ycar-Old daughter Of CONGRESSMAN
George s. Legarc, died this morning
as the result Of a most deplorable ac-
cident. Yesterday evening the little
girl was playing at a neighbor's house
and accidentally pulled down upon
her tiny body shelf containing heavy
plant pots and she was pinned to the
piazza floor by the weight Of the
debris. Internal injuries were caused
which brought about her death this
morning.
Congressman Lcgarc arrived home
from Washington 10 find his youngest
child I'm cXtrcmis He had known
nothing CA route # her sad condition.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-05-31
DIAL FLEES FROM MEXICO.


Guarded by Few Faithful Friends.
Aged and III Ex-Rulcr, Steals Away
I'm Dead of Night from Former Seat
of Power. Boards Special Train
and Takes ship Passage at Vera
Cruz-Becomes Honorary General
I'm spanish Army.-De La Barra
Takes Oath
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-05-31

from seeming evil still educing
soou' James Thompson.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-05-31

Mrs. NJ. g. Ryttcnbcrg, of New York.
Is spending sometime i'm the city.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-05-31

Thc-hoy- -sto ID on-thc-burning deck
contingent OC the Tennessee LegisIa-
turc IS still ON the job.-Mcmphis
Commercial Appeal
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-05-31

Mrs. Ashleigh Mood,
Miss Armida Moses,
Mrs. Nina Solomons,
Committee.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-06-09
TWO VIEWS ON RAILROAD RUMoR

Commenting upon the rumor published
in the Brattleboro papers last week to
the effect that the New Haven and
Grand Trunk railroads were arranging to
adjust their trackage fight in this locality
on the basis of joint use of facilities,
each giving up the idea of an independ-
ent double track line between South
Vernon and White River Junction, the
Springfield Republican of Wednesday
said edtorially: IF this is the case,
then we have had lot of fuss between
the New Haven and Grand Trunk for
nothing"
1t is but natural that such a view
should obtain in a place where little is
involved in the matter under considera-
ton, but in Brattleboro the rumor is
viewed from an entirely different stand
point. 1t has been understood all along
that the New Haven road would build
it's own doube-track line north from
South Vernon, and had it not been for
the activity of one Brattleboro man at
critical point in the controversy that line
would now be under construction on the
New Hampshire side of the river. While
the people of this town would be glad to
have two independent doube-track roads
running through it they are not con-
cerned so much as to the number of
tracks as they are as to where they shall
be located 1t would be a hard blow to
Brattleboro's aspirations for future
growth and development to have the
New Haven road built on the New Hamp-
shire side and take away from this town
IL oh
here. That would mean probably a di-
version to New Hampshire of new indus
trial concerns which Brattleboro hopes
to- secure by reason of cheap electrical
power and close proximity to the railroad,
and doubtless a consequent drain upon
| the population.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-06-09
AUCTION

At the farm of d. w. Gates, one mile
south of Dummerston Centre on Tuesday,
June 13, at ! o'clock p. M, sharp. The
subscriber having sold his interest in the
Hiram Knapp farm, so-caled, will sell at
public auction all his personal property
consisting of the following articles One
nearly new No. 10 Quaker City grist MILL
perfect order, one self-feeding pony saw
mill, one S-foot engine lathe with chuck
and counter shaft, lot of pulleys and
shafting, good circular saws. one No 7
10-inch jackscrew crosscut saw. iron
bars, stone drills stone hammers, plat
form scales to weigh 800, 2 driving har-
ness, buggy Portland Sleigh good old
style sleigh, set OF steel horse collars
No. 5 Lufkin plow. good land side plow
! sulky plow, two row corn planters, two
iron cultivators Acme harrow, tanning
mill, corn shelter, good Adriance mower,
Deering mower in good working order
pion rake. neck yokes and whiffietrees,
set of blacksmith's TOOLS anvil, shovels,
forks, hoes and large lot of small tools,
jewelers. case of watch crystals, old jew
elerS chest with contents, pieces of old
gold and silver, tools and repairs for
Watches old jewelers. lathe (brass) with
extra parts, old surveyors compass and
chain, American sewing machine, old mon
itor clock, clock in case inlaid with pearl
mirrors, one antique. two spinning wheels
in perfect order, several pictures, beds.
bedding and crockery, old pewter teapot,
chests, stands, tables, chairs and other
and many other articles. Sale positive,
rain or shine, Terms at sale.
VERNON C. MANLEY.
A. w. J. Wilkins AuctiOneer,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-06-09
LORIMER SCANDAL AGAIN.

The Senate by vote of As to 20, after
seven hours of animated discussion, au-
thorized the regular committee on priv
ileges and elections to make another
investigation of the alleged corruption
in connection with the election of Sena-
tor Lorimer of Illinois This method
was substituted for the plan proposed
by Senator La Toilette to have the in
vestigation made by a committee of new
senators who had not previously passed
on the charges. The substitute was
moved by Senator Martin, the Demo-
cratic leader, and this caused Senator
Bristow to remark sarcastically, that
the mantle of Republican leadership
worn by Aldrich had fallen on Demo-
crat. The La Toilette plan was sup
ported by 13 insurgents and seven Demo-
Gratis.
Senators Dillingham;, Gamble, Jones
and Kenyon Republicans and Fletcher,
Johnston, Kern and Lea, Democrats, will
constitute the sub committee which will
conduct the new investigation. They
We're selected for this duty by the COM
mittee on privileges and elections. and
are ready to begin service, with all the
authority of a full committee, as soon
as the Senate approves. OF the eight
members Messrs. Dillingham; and Gam
BILE, Republicans, and Fletcher and
Johnston, Democrats, voted for Lorimer
in the previous investigation. Mr..
Jones, Republican, voted against him.
Messrs. Kenyon, Republican. and Kern
and Lea, Democrats, were not then
members of the Senate. They are
known. however, to be opposed to Mr.
Lorimer.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-06-09
Mr.. and Mrs. n. c. Smith of Hardwick
Killed In Automobile Accident.

In an automobile accident two and
one-half miles from Hardwick on the
East Hardwick road Sunday Mr.. and
Mrs. Hiram c. Smith We're fatally in
jured. Alfred Hooker was so badly hurt
he may not recover. Mrs. Hooker and
daughter, Mildred, the other occupants
of the car. were not hurt. Mr. Hooker
was driving his Ford automobile, bought
only three weeks ago. when Mrs. Hook
er called his attention to rafting noise
in the rear of the car. He turned his
head to see what the trouble was, and
at that moment the car ran out of the
road and going down an embankment a
few feet high turned turtle. Mrs. Smith
and Mr.. Hooker We're pinned beneath
the machine, the others being thrown
clear of 1t. The two persons beneath
the car were quickly removed and all
were taken to their homes. Mrs. Smith
sustained several broken ribs and other
injuries Mr.. Smith was thought to be
hurt only slightly, but later began to
throw up blood from internal injuries,
Mr.. and Mrs. Smith died Tuesday with
in half an hour of each other. Mr..
Hooker's injury affects his spine Smith
was a farmer, Hooker is a rural free
delivery mail carrier.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-06-09
BACKED FOR MAYoRALTY.
James r. Hooker the Party Candidate
In Schenectady, N. Y.

The Progressive Republicans, who con-
trolled the last county republican conven-
tion, are for the nomination of Mr.. James
f. Hooker for mayor. The various ward
organizations of the progressives have
caucused more or less, sometimes for
maly and sometimes informally, and no
name but Mr.. Hooker's has been dis
cussed. The progressives believe that
they will be able to nominate Mr.. Hooker
in spite of the fact that for more than a
year the friends of the Hon. William H.
Heron, president of the common council
have been quietly working to bring about
the nomination of Mr.. Heron 1t is
said too, that eX-Mayor Van Voast has
entered the list of aspirants and that
former Senator Wemple and Postmaster
Callahan are quietly looking about for a
candidate, friendly to them. Unless,
therefore, some elimination takes place.
there may be three names presented at
the convention. In spite of this, the
progressives expect to have a majority Of
the delegates and If so, they will nom-
mate Mr.. Hooker on the first ballot un-
less plans change.
Mr.. Hooker is a graduate of Yale uni
versity and of the Columbia law school.
He is 3S years of age, president of the
Mohawk overall Co, and director of
the Schenectady Trust Co. He has been
a resident of Schenectady for three years
While Mr.. Hooker lives in a pala-
tial home, his friends point out that he
is a good mixer"
There was an informal meeting of
eleventh ward Republicans last evening,
when the candidacy of Mr. Hooker was
discussed. The meeting took no formal
action, but there was a practical agree
ment that it would not be eXpedient to
advocate the nomination of Alderman
Tinnerholm for president of the common
council if Mr.. Hooker should be put for
ward for the mayoralty nomination.
There was a suggestion made that Mr.,
Heron should be again nominated for
this position if the Progressive slate is
carried out, thereby inviting party har-
mony, a thing which with four possible
candidates, is worrying all factions at the
present time.-G Schenectady, n. Y,
Evening Star, June 6.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-06-09

William j. Bryan stated to a reporter
in Washington: Il am not a candidate
and will not be a candidate for President.
Leave me out of It," He refused to eX-
press any preference as between Wilson
and Clark. Bryan created CONSERVATION
in the Democratic camp by making an
emphatic declaration for free wool at a
time when the Democratic leaders in
Congress We're preparing to present a
plan for a 80 per cent reduction in the
free wool schedule.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-06-09

A colored woman, 70 years old, has
been attending a primary school in New
York. and received two gold medals for
merit in study and attendance. She was
born in slavery, in Kentucky, and her
life has been such that even her ele-
mentary education was delayed to this
late age.
How to make tough steak tender was
the useful knowledge impaired by Pur-
due university extension lecturer in In
dianapolis the other day You buy a
piece of the round cut an inch or two
thick. the lecturer explained, pound it full
of flour and cook slowly, The chemical
action of the flour on the meat makes
the meat tender The dish is called a
Swiss steak"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-06-09

The constitutionality of the law pass
ed by the Massachusetts legislature in
1907, directing that deposits in savings
banks and trust companies, unclaimed
for more than 80 years after the date
of the last deposit and whose claimant
was unknown, be turned over to the
state. was upheld last week by the SUI
preme court of the United States.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-06-09

The post office department is self-sus =
tanning for the first time in its history.
Postmaster General Hitchcock announces
that there will be surplus of $1,000. .OOC
for the fiscal year ending the last of
this month, and he has returned to the
secretary of the treasury sS,0O0,OO0 set
apart from the. public funds to assist in
defraying) the expenses of the postal
service.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-06-09

The states of the union together are
putting money into permanent road i'm
provements at the rate of about $780,
100000 a year. This is nearly double the
expenditure made for the same purpose
no longer ago than 1904, as found by a
census bureau inquiry.