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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-03-29
TORTURE BY WATER.
The Third Degree In Sorcery Cases In
Louis XIV.'s Time.


one OF the methods adopted by
Louis XIV. to purge his kingdom of
sorcery was the question ordinary"
This. according to g. Duval in "Shad-
ows Of Old Paris" consisted In having
ten pints Of water poured into the
body.
1.-The executiOner placed the prisoner
In a recumbent position. firmly tied
upon a table block was slipped un-
der the loins. so that the chest and
stomach were thrown outward and
upward. while the contents Of a meas
ure Of two pints were forced by means
OF hose down the victims mouth.
If he resisted his nose was held until
he opened his teeth to breathe. After
every two pint measure he was given
few seconds rest and the opportuni-
ty to confess. If he continued his de-
NAL the question was reapplied until
the whole ten pints had been con-
sumed.
I'm the question extraordinary the
quantity administered was augmented
to twenty pints. The swelling caused
by this unnatural amount Of LIQUID in
the body produced the most acute ago
nv"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-03-29
A VOLCANIC MONUMENT.
Wonderful Old Balancing Rock Near
Portland. Orc.

Portland, Orc.
One of the most remarkable rocks in
the world Is that known as the "bal.
ancing rock" which stands on the
bank Of the Willamette river a short
distance above the city of Portland
Ore. Rising from a broad base Is q
small column roughly round in shape
Just above this Is huge mass of rock
bearing tree on the summit, the total
height of rock and column being about
a hundred feet.
Although great deal larger and
heavier than the pillar on which it
stands. the big rock is very accurately
balanced. For how many centuries
this odd freak has stood not even the
wisest scientists are able to determine.
but 1t has evidently been there for a
very long period.
The entire rock Is Of q volcanic ma
ture, and the most singular thing
about 1t Is the fact that the knob and
pillar are entirely disjointed from one
another. Wind and weather no doubt
are slowly wearing the balancing
rock" away, but the process is so i'm
perceptible that. failing some unfore-
seen catastrophe. the monument will
probably endure for many centuries
Wide World Magazine.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-03-29
THE FINISH OF THE MUTUAD.
What Mr.. Schwcrin Gets Out of The
Sale 0f the Business

Mr.. j. a. Schwerin, the largest in
dlvidual owner Of stock in the Mutual
Ice Co, TO whom the business was
transferred two years ago by the
other stockholders at the time the
affairs of the corporation became
seriously involved and who recently
suid the business to The neu, ay,narx-
Of the Sumter Ice, Light & Power
Company, says that he is in the same
boat with the other stockholders who
left him with the bag TO hold. He
sold the Mutual Ice plant, good will.
etc, at valuation OF $4,000, he
to take the plant and physical prop
erty Of the company to do with as
he will, except that he cannot oper-
ate it in Sumter County, at a vaIu-
alton Of $1,000, and receiving the bal
ance, $4,000, in cash. He assumes
all outstanding debts and obligations
of the company. These obligations
are as follows: Bonds. $4,000; sec
ond mortgage, $4,000; notes in bank.
S2,15O-total Of $10,15O. Mr.. Schwer-
ms original investment in the stock
Of the company was $4,000, so that
to get out without loss he must sell
the plant, which has been in oper-
alton five years, for $3.50, which is
an uncertain proposition. He SAYS.
also, that he lost money steadily and
was getting deeper into the hole each
year, therefore had to sell out to save
himself greater loss than he had all
ready sustained. The above facts he
desires the people of Sumter to know.
since the Mutual Ice Company was
organized as a quasi public in
stitution, and he does not want the
impression to go out that he has
made a good thing by taking over
and selling out the Mutual plant. If
he had been making money on it he
would have held on and continued
the plant in operation, but he was
losing money and was glad to find
an opportunity to turn loose.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-03-29
ICELAND IN SUMMER.
When the Sheen of Sunset Greets the
Golden Glow Of Sunrise,

Golden Glow of Sunrise.
Iceland! The name itself is barrier
to tourist travel. But let the tourist
ignore prejudice and embark at Copen-
hagen or Leith and he will find de.
hghtful voyage over q smiling summer
sea II he should go during June, July
or August He will be hardly more
than two days out of sight of land
the farreaching rockbound coast of
Scotland or the snow crowned peaks of
Iceland-but the journey across will
occupy about four days. For his
amusement the dolphins will tumble.
the whales will spout. the seal will
swim and the sen birds will fly, and
there will be glorious sunrises and sun
sets. with hardly more than two hours
Of night intervening. When he finally
reaches Iceland he will see the sun set
about 40 o'clock and rise again
shortly after II o'clock, the golden
glow of the sunset mingling with the
golden glow of the sunrise
All these delights cannot be assured
to the winter traveller to Iceland. In
fact, he will be obliged to keep his
lamp burning until 1920 in the morn
Ing and then light it again at 2 o'clock
N the afternoOn.-Mrs. w. F. Crafts In
Christian Herald
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-03-29
Ruins of Yucatan,

The explorations of Arthur Diosy In
Yucatan brought to light many new
facts about the stupendous ruins
which stretch through the country in
chain 300 miles long. The most
amazing thing about these ruins. ac-
cording to Mr.. Diosy, is that the peo.
pie who possessed such high archi-
tectural skill and the knowledge OF
rich and graceful decorative arts, be-
longed to the stone age and had no
knowledge of metals. These wonders
In stone were carved with flint imple-
ments and civilization which has
been compared to that of Egypt grew
up without even the use of bronze and
iron.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-03-29

This event promises to be very inter-
esting and exciting The exercises
will probably be over by O'Clock, il
not earlier.
In conclusion let it be said that the
success of this new and very import
ant movement is now in the hands
of the people. The work of the COM
mite is well-nigh completed. Then
let us all arise beautifully to the oc-
casion and show to the other coun-
ties of South Carolina that Sumter is
still the Game Cock City and her
county the best in the State.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-03-29
Dauntless.

He cleared the sill at bound and
vanished in the darkness" related Ro-
nance breathlessly.
But" scolfed Realism, 'only mo-
ment ago he was riveted to the spot.
Did he file the rivctsT
"Oh, no." rejOined Romance. nothing
dauntcd. fortunately it was only a
small spot. 50 that by superhuman
effort ne Wrcnched it loose and car
ried it along with him."-Puck
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-03-29
l0NDON'S DIALECT.
A Perfectly Recognizable Child of the
Old kentsh Tongue.


In a little book entitled "London's
Dialect" Mr.. Mackenzie Macbride chal-
lenges the view expressed by the edu.
cation department of the London
county council that there Is no Lon
don dialect of reputable antecedents
and origin and that the cockney
mode OF speech is a modern corrup-
ton"
He points out that the London dia-
lect. especially on the south side OF
the Thames. is perfectly recognizable
child of the old Kentisb tongue, to
which we owe our earliest written lit
erature. ''Thet" for that" "benk" for
bank" "keb' for cab" are remnants
Of the old Kentish mode of pronuncia-
ton.
In the Kentish dialect that was
spelt "thet" as early as A. d. S25. The
use OF "T' for "a" as In "lidy." was
common from the Trent to the Thames
In Elizabeth's time. and John Stow.
writing In 1880. gives us "bylyffe" for
"bailif." The use Of "au" for "a" In
such cockneyisms as "telegrauph" Is
OF very old origin, and "ababt" and
"ahtside" are both warranted by an
cient use. AS for KEEP and "slep"
without the final It." they are really
uncorrupted words. the 1T" being an
intruder of late date.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-03-29
COURT PROCEEDINGS.
Jury Goes Out to Gains Mill TO Look
Over Site of Accident.

Over Site of Accident.
From The Daily Item, arch "a.
Very little progress was made il.
the civil court Thursday and today.
the case of Thomas David VS.. A. c.
l.. railroad company being continued
throughout the afternoon and this
morning.
This morning several witnesses were
put up by the plaintiff in rebuttal Of
testimony given Thursday by the de-
fendant but nothing farther was done
towards bringing the case to an is
sue.
1t was proposed by the attorney for
the plaintiff that the jury visit the
place where the negro girl was kill
ed so that they could get an idea Of
the ground and the location Of the
different places the witnesses were
when the accident occurred. The
jury agreed to this and all of the
Jurymen, the attorneys on both
@'NNN "a SiAN NNSSb tic ClCIh OIL COurI
and bailifr IL charge of the jury all
took an automobile ride ort to the
place which was several miles from
the city, the girl having been killed
on the crossing at Gains Mill. The
automobiles carrying the party re-
turned to the city about ! o'clock.
after which court was adjourned for
dinner.
The trip was taken so that the
jury could decide for themselves
whether or not the engineer was suf-
ficiently distant from the place Of
the killing when he first saw the
girl to have stopped his engine before
he came to the trestle, he having tes-
titled that there was not sufficient
distance for him to stop the engine
after he saw the girl, and the plain
tiff having alleged that there was.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-03-29
Turned the Tables.

TWO hunters, returning from the
Catskills. decided to try some New
York city humor upon the agent Of a
little railroad station in the foothills.
"When does the 2:i3 train get inT"
asked one.
The old man regarded him seriously
and at length. "Waal." said be. "she
generally gets in just a leetle behind
the engine"
Later they approached him respect.
Tul'y, About time that train is due.
isn't it. uncle?"
Yes" said the agent, she's about
due. There comes the conductors
dOg."-Every body's.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-03-29

Capt. George c. Warren has re-
ceived additional orders from the War
Department through the Adjutant and
Inspector Generals office to report
To headquarters of the regular army
at san Antonio, Texas, on the 9TH
of April TO do this he will have
to leave here about the 1st Of April.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-03-29
ConccientinIIs

Donald want n cake Of soap Mr.
MCTaviSh
Chemist Gamma let yc nae cake
O so0p on IN SaWbaath day.
Donald-Hut ye scll'd that lassie some
peppermint drapsl
Chcmist-AEc, yc can suck pepper
mint draps i'm the Kirk, but ye canua
wash ycrspr there
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-03-29

DO you know that of all the m'uor
ailments colds ar by far the most
dangerous? 1t i. not the cold itself
that you need fear, but the serious
diseases that it often leads TO. Most
of these are known as germ diseases.
pneumonia and consumption are
among them. Why not take Cham
pertains Cough Remedy and cure
your cold while you can? For sale
by all dealers
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-03-29
Result Of a Fad.

Poverty came in at the door.
Love immediately few out OF the
window
"Ah," said those WHO observed this
Is what comes 81 being fresh AIR fau.
diStsi'- Judges Library
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-03-29

You cannot dream yourself into q
charactcr; YOU must hammer and forge
yourself onC.-lamoS Anthony Froude
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-03-29

In reverence is the chief JOY and
power Of life.-Ruskin.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-03-29

y trlloV-r..Iug makes us Won
drous kind. GuIick.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-03-29
n Word TO Parents.

You are. of course, interested in
your child's progress and advance
ment and 1t Is hoped that you are
going to join in line with us and help
To improve and better conditions in
our rural communities especially
You can do this by help and suggcs-
tions to the child. You know better
than any one else I'm the world just
what your child can do and is capa-
hle OF doing. In this movement ii is
desired that you advise your child
especially along the practical lines
The teacher will manage the branchc"
OF study. If your son has special ap-
tltude for making things useful on
the farm or your daughter inclinoe
20 sewing. then help them alonr
th"s" lines, and see To- it that your
home is well represented on April
18Th
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1911-07-25
THE PASTIME.
Matinee and Night.
y y y y y = y y y y - y y
1.-THE Stepsister."

We have here delightful American
drama that will please everyone by
its ending. Mr.. Martin, a self-made
man, announces to his daughter. when
they are alone in the garden, that he
is going to be mar led again, and
hopes that her new stepmother and
stepsister will find a warm welcome
in her heart. The poor girl promises
and upon the arrival of new members
does everything in her power to make
them feel at home, but she is repulsed
at every turn by the naughty women
and her proud daughter. There is a
day of reckoning. however, coming
to all and the ending of this picture
will bring JOY to the hearts of all.
"5illy and Jack"
Billy" and Jack" go to the sea
shore for their health and consider
that lovemaking is one of the essen
tial necessities to acquire health.
Billy" is very tall, and Jack" very
short and their many affairs are very
funny and it is needless to say will
give everyone many good laughs.
The great Speedway Races will be
here next week. Probably Friday.
Will advise about this later.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1911-07-25
MOSQUITOES BAD THIS YEAR.

But don't scratch the poisoned skin
Use a mild. cooling, healing com
pound that stops the itch instantly
draws out the poison in the skin and
protects it against further trouble.
Just a mild cleansing wash of OF
of wintergreen, thymol and few 9th
er ingredients known as the n. d. D
Prescription ESQ famous in cases o.
Eczemal and you have mosquito pro
lection for the season.
Yes, instant relief-now only Csc
Harrington
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1911-07-25
Kidney Diseases are Durable

under certain conditions. The right
medicine must be taken before the
disease has progressed too far. Mr..
Perry A. Pitman. Dale. Tex. says: Il
was down in bed for four months with
kidney and bladder trouble and gall
stones. One bottle of Foley's Kidney
Remedy cured me well and sound. "
Ask for it. For sale at Roberts Phar-
macy.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1911-07-25

Foley's Honey and Tar Compound
is effective for coughs and colds in
either children or grown persons No
opiates, no harmful drugs. In the vel
low package Refuse substitutes. For
sale at Roberts Pharmacy
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1911-07-25

Song Service Tonight.-There VIII
be a song service at the First Bap-
fist church tonight preparatory for
the services to be conducted by Rev.
L. f. Roberts. the pastor-elect, within
the next week. Mr. Roberts will ar
rive in the city Wednesday morning.
and win preach on that night. All
members of the church and congrega-
ton who are willing to assist in the
singing are requested to be at the
church tonight.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1911-07-25

headquarters for watches, dia-
monds and fine gold jewelry-Roths-
childs.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1911-07-25

Salvation Army Visitors.-Major e.
White, the division officer of the
South Atlantic division of the Saliva
ton Army. will arrive in the city this
morning on a visit to the local post.
He will conduct special meeting at
the army hall on Gloucester street
tonight at o'clock. Adiutant Juirk,
the district secretary, will accompany
the major to the city and will inspect
the books of the post here. The public
is invited to attend the special serv,
ices tonight
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Personal
Mention

G. w. Seymour of Douglas, was in
the city yesterday.
J. T. Shy of Americas, is spending
a few days in the city.
]. NJ. Staples of Atlanta, is spend.
ing a few days in the city.
T. ]. Dickey, of Fitzgerald, is spend
ing few days IN the city.
John Knox of Lumber City, was a
visitor in the city yesterday
c. w. Bell, of Atlanta, was among
the visitors to the city yesterday.
R. c. Hicks of Macon, vas among
the visitors to the city yesterday.
G. F. Dickson, trainmaster of the
A.. B. & A, with headquarters in
/ fitzgerald, spent yesterday in the city.
A
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1911-07-25

WOOD BAILEYS REDUCTION
SALE NOW ON.
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A Day 5 Doing
Briefly old

The Tides.-High water today az
6.22 a. m. and Gas p. m. Low water
a. 1927 a N. and 1882 p. N.
Weather for Today-Probable show
sTs at intervals during day; cooler
n middle and southern sections.
New Sweet Potatoes, Spanish yams
and yellow yams, today, at Lloyd's
Fruit Store. Also fancy Long Island
Irish potatoes just received. None
better
The Cool Grand Tonight is offering
IN educational picture entitled Tin
Mines and Foundry in MalaAca," which
IS very interesting; also an exciting
Wild West, as well as an Indian pic
.ure and rafting good comedy.
Correction.-In Sundays report
of the proceedings of Glynn superior
court for the day before The News
stated that Judge Conyers had fixed
bond in the case of Dan Brown, col
ored, charged with murder, at $4,000.
This was an error and should have
read $500 as that was the sum named
by the court.
.WeII-Equipped ndertakers.-Atten-
ton is called to Vickers & Mann's
ad in another column. These gentle
men are sparing no pains to furnish
Brunswick with one of the best
equipped undertaking establishments
in South Georgia. Read their ad and
see what they are doing.
New Electrical Firm.-Hotte &
Anderson, who recently opened bust
ness at 500 Gloucester street, are
now prepared to do all kinds of cleo
trical work. All orders. given them
will have prompt attention. They
guarantee first class work. When
in need of work in this line phone
554.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1911-07-25

We guarantee full values in every
article sold-Rothschilds.
The Washington herald., 1911-01-22
SEW SPINAL CORD
TORN BY BULLET
Doctors Perform a Delicate
Operation on Policeman.

Mount Vernon, N. Y, Jan. 2l.-A very
delicate operation was performed in the
Mount Vernon Hospital this afternoon
when the spinal cord of Policeman Pas
quale J. RuffatO, who was shot through
the spine week ago. while trying to
arrest two Italians. was eposed to view.
1t was found that two thirds of the cord
had been shot away and that only
about one-third remained. The envelope
containing the cord was thoroughly
cleaned under the direction of Drs.
Erdman, George c. Weiss. Woodruff,
and Jasper.
The cord was badly lacerated, but the
envelope in which it is hidden was
stitched and the operating surgeons be-
lieve that the policeman may regain
some feeling in his lower limbs. He was
shot with "A steel bullet, which. after
shattering the spinal column, deviated
in its course, and is still lodged in the
abdomenal cavity. DR.. Weiss said to-
night that he did not believe that the
present location Of the bullet would af-
feet the patient in the least
1t is believed that nature may cause a
regeneration Of the splintered spinal
cord, and that Ruffato may eventually
have some feeling in his legs. although
it is doubtful If he will ever be able to
lalk again, owing to the continued
paralysis in his lower limbs. which ex-
tend from the hips to the toes.
The Washington herald., 1911-01-22
LA TOILETTE TRIES
TO DEFEAT TAFT
Suggests Primary Elections
for Delegates in 1912.

A statement bearing the signature Of
Senator Robert NJ. La Toilette, Of Wis.
cunsin, and other Republican insurgent
Senator's. expressing approval of the plan
of selecting delegates to Republican ma
tional conventions by primary election
will soon be issued.
According to friends of Senator La Fol-
lette, the statement proposing such q
reform will be followed by the publica-
ton of a platform Of principles" setting
forth in precise terms the attitude Of the
progressives toward national legislation.
Senator La Toilette is the leading spirit
behind this latest insurgent movement.
Just how FAR Senator Cummfns, of Iowa,
and others identified with the insurgent
cause will go with him In pushing it Ia
uncertain at present. The question has
been discussed at a number Of conferences
held in the past week.
In advocating that delegates to na-
tional conventions be named At primary
elections, Senator La Toilette, 1t is un-
derstood. is prompted. partly by feeling
Of hostility toward the Taft administra-
ton. Senator La Toilette Will be Q can
didate for the Republican Presidential
nomination in 1872 II he fails to Sc
cure the honor himself, he will bend
every energy to defeat the renominatio
Of President Taft.
The Washington herald., 1911-01-22
EXCURSIONS.
KENSINc cToN
HONOR IS PAID LEES MEMORY.
Mississippi Society Fittingly Oh
serves Generals Birthday

The Mississippi Society celebrated the
birthday of Gen. Robert f.. Lee last
night in Pythian Temple with a fitting
programme of music and an address on
Gen.. Lee by Col. Joseah E. Cotton, of
the Government Printing Office, and
elected officers. "A
The Confederate Shoir. composed of
young ladies of the auxiliary to the Con-
federate Veterans. rendered Southern
melodies in most charming manner and
were heartily received by the large au-
dience present The members Of the
choir wore army hats and Confederate
jackets. Mrs. j. E. Cotton gave a reci-
tation entitled THE Sword of Lee"
Plans were discussed for aiding the
fund being raised to build a memorial in
Jackson, Miss, to the women Of the
South who aided in the Southern cause
during the civil war. 1t was decided to
give an entertainment for this purpose in
a few weeks, the exact date to be an
nounced later.
The officers elected for the ensuing
year are as follows: Capt. Fred Beall,
president; Albert L. Love, first vice pres
ident; Miss Lillian Chenoweth, second
vice president: Miss Mamie Connen,
third vice president; Miss Bennie Nabers,
secretary; Walter p, Ramsey. treasurer:
Carl Schaefer, historian. and Mrs. Sue
F5to Ramsey. pIe0a coG1e6pond0Ut