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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-03-29
Warning 20 Railroad Men.

Look out for the severe and even
dangerous kidney and blader trou-
bic resulting from years or railroad
Ing. Geo. f.. Bell. G39 Third street.
Fort Wayne. Ind. was many years
n conductor on the Nickel Plate. Hc
says: Twenty years OF railro.ding
left my kidneys In terrible condition.
There was a cintinual pain across my
back and hips and my kidneys gave
me much distress. and the action OF
my bladder was frequent and most
painful. 1 got a supply OF Foley Kid
ney Pills and the first bottle made a
wonderful improvement and four Sot.
ties cured me completely. Since be
ing cured / have recommended Foley
Kidney Pills to many of my railroad
friends" w. w. Sibert
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-03-29
A Fierce Night Alarm

is the hoarse, startling cough of a
chlld' suddenly attacked by croup.
OFTEN 1t aroused Lewis Chamblin OF
M Manchester, o., r. r. No. 2. for
their four children were greatly sub
ject to Group. Sometimes In sey.re
attacks" he wrote, I'VE were afraid
they would die, but since we proved
what certain remedy DR.. Kings New
discovery is, we have no fear. We
rely on 1t for Group and for coughs,
colds or any throat or lung trouble" ;"
SO do thousands OF others. SO. may
you. Asthma, hay fever, Ia grippe.
whooping cough, hemorrhages ny be-
fore it. soc and 81. Trial bottle fres.
Sold by Siherts Drug Store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-03-29
CHILD DIES OF nYDROPuOBIA.
x-ycar-Old Roy SuCcumbs tn Dread
DiscaSs>-Iiittcn in Camden Last
Month.

Lancaster. March 24.-The 6-year-
old son Of Mr. IlutchisOn died last
night at the home OF his father in the
cotton mill village If what physicians
believe To have hcen an attack of hy-
drophobia. Tn boy was ill only
three days. during which time ne ex-
hibited the various symptoms Of the
dread disease. Hc was bitten on the
5rd OF last month. and was taken
To Columbia. whore IL Is said ne re-
ceived tho Pastcur treatment.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-03-29
Kills a Murderer.

A merciless murderer is appendi-
citis with many victims. but DR.. Kings
New Life Pills kill it by preventure.
They gently stimulate stomach, liver
and bowels, preventing that clogging
that invites appendicitis, curing con-
supation, headache, biliousness, chills
25c at Siberts Drug Store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-03-29

MIR. Edward McCutchen Of Mexico
CITY and formerly Of this city writes
to friends here that all business en-
tsrprises in Mexico have shut down
and things are in deplorable con-
dition. He expects to leave there on
April first for the United States
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-03-29
L.. G. Marley ParOlcd.

Gov Blease yesterday paroled l.. G..
Marley. who was convicted in York
county on the charge Of manslaugh-
ter and sentenced to seven years In
the penitentiary. The crime was COM
mitted in 1908.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-03-29
C0CA-COLA CASE CONTINUED.
MERCHANDISE NO. 3" STILL AN
UNKNOWN QUANTITY.
Several Witnesses Testify as To Effects
of Caffcinc--COmpOsition of Soft
Drink.

Chattanooga, Tenn, March "a
Although Judge Sanford yesterday
ruled in the federal court that the
cOca-cola people must disclose the
composition Of the mysterious "Mer-
chandise No. s." the principal inere-
dients used in the manufacture Of
coca-cola syrup, the government was
not enlightened on that subject today
in the hearing of the case of the
United States against several barrels
and kegs of ccca-cola.
DR.. Vintor G.. Vaughn. dean Of the
medical department of the University
of Michigan was the first witness Of
the day, having been on the stand
| when court adjourned last night. On
cross-eXaminatiOn he told of his ex-
perience in experimenting on guinea
pigs with caffeine.
He said he could not discover any
difference in the condition Of the pigs
| which he hal given caffeine and
which he had given no caffeine. He
said that caffeine was not injurious to
guinea pigs but admitted that two
pigs died during the treatment with
the drugs. He also said that one Of
the pigs which had taken no caffeine
jC
Questioned by District Attorney
Cox in regard to book which he had
| written and which contained the
statement that caffeine was a poison.
DR.. Vaughn admitted that there were
several things in his book which were
not true and treated Of several things
of which he had no knowledge.
DR.. l.. Schafer of haywood, N. j.,
whose company makes merchandise
No. s." the principal ingredient of
coca-cola, which he sells to the
Coca-cola company of Atlanta, was
called to the stand. He gave the
process of making merchandise No.
g." used in the coca-cola syrup. He
stated that the article contained a
portion Of both coca and kola lie
testified that 500 gallons of diluted
alcohol, in California wine, was used
to 3S5 pounds of coca leaves and 125
pounds of kola nuts from all of
which the entire amount Of cocaine
and associated alkaloids were extract
ed, the alcohol being of a strength
represented IN % cr cent. The 90
cine anu a!ialoiC5 extracted are
0nly 1-2oth Of the entire weight Of
The coca leavcs aud hola nuts. Ma
chucry IS used Cor tie pp-yattn.
process in the manufacture and the
infusions are combined mechanically
and chemically.
The coca-cola company uses Isl
gallons of the resulting merchandise
No. 8, to 1880 gallons of the finished
syrup.
John NJ. McCandless of Atlanta.
analytic chemist, said he had analyz-
ed 25 cups Of coffee at various restau-
rants in Atlanta and found an aver
age Of 1872 grains of caffeine to the
cup. He said he had not analyzed
cOca-cola.
DR.. j. A. Wesner of Chicago, who
qualified as chemist and pharma-
cist. said he had analyzed coca cola
and found it to contain 1.21 grains
or caffeine to the glass. He said
he did not think caffeine is a poison.
DR.. Wesner is the first Of the ex-
perts yet examined who has said caf-
felne is not a poison. DR.. Wesner's
testimony was completed when court
adjourned.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-03-29

"Foley's Honey ana Tar is the best
cough remedy / ever used as il quick
~ stopped severe cough that had
long troubled mo" says j. w. Kuhn.
Princeton, Neb. Just so quickly and
surel Il acts I'm all cases of coughs.
colds. In grippe and lung trouble. Re-
fuse substitutes. w. w. Sibert.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-03-29

Canadian reciprocity will benefit
everybody, says President Taft. this
being just about the psychological
minute for benefting everybody
Detroit Free Press.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-03-29
Foley Kidney Pills

Neutralize and remove the pois-
ons that cause backeche, rheumatism,
nervousness and all kidney and blad-
der irregularities. They build up and
restore the natural action Of these
vital organs. w. w. Sibert.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-03-29

The attendants upon court during
the past week have many compli-
mentary remarks to make about
Judge DeVore and the way he man
ages his court
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-03-29
a Mothers Safeguard.

Foley's Honey and Tar for the chill
dren. Is best and safest for all
coughs. colds. Group. rhooping cough
and bronchitis, No opiates w. w.
Sibert.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-03-29
MONEY TO LEND-On improved

FARMING lands Long time, easy
payments. Borrower pays actual
cost OF perfecting loans. No com
mission charged. John B. Palmer
x Son, Sylvan Bldg, p. O. Box 2S2.
Columbia, S. c. 3-21-St
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-03-29

You can stand pat on the PROPOSE
ton that the tariff board is an un-
wise move if the standpatters vote
for it.-MaCOn News.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-03-29
MONEY MAKER COTTON SEED

VIII pay you, If you are raising
cotton. If you are not posted, 1t
VIII pay you to investigate. We can
furnish limited quantity OF pure
seed, raised on our farm where
there has never been any blight.
$l.OO per bushel. Let us book your
order at once If you intend to plant
Money Maker. G. II. Ostcen Co.,
Sumter, s. G. 2-1-tf
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-03-29

MONEY MAKER COTTON-Improve-
ed and selected by Il. J. Kirven Is
the best. Seed at one dollar per
hushel Y. j. Kirven, Providence,
-. 1. 3-S-1m-W
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-04-07
AMERICAN SHOT IN MEXICO
George creichfieId Is Probably Fatally
Wounded-U. s. State De.
partment Takes Action.

Washington. 49, George Creichfield
an American, was shot from
ambush at his ranch near Tux
tam Mexico, and probably fatally
wounded, according to a telegram re-
ceived by the state department from
United States Consul Miller at Tam.
pico. The department Immediately
ordered the consul to make a thor
ough Investigation of the shooting.
Aside from the statement that it is
not believed that the wounded man
can recover, the dispatch contained
no details of his injury.
Creichfeld is fifty-one years old
and a native of Illinois, but for some
years resided in Jersey City. He has
been connected with the Uvalde AS
phalt company of New Jersey, of
which his brother is president, and
has been representing that concern
for the last three years in Mexico and
Central America.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-04-07
.62D SESSION meets.
CONGRESS IS CALLED TO oHO"
FIRST TIME IN WEARS De-"
ocRATs HOLD RElNs.
FACES ARE GONE.
House Has 22s Democrats to 100 ne
pubIicans--senate Republican 0y
so 70 41--champ Clark E'eesso
Sneaker to Succeed Cannon.

Washington.--The Sixty-second con.
gress called by President Taft IN ex-
traordinary session assembled at noon
The galleries Of both houses
were filled to overlooking by specta'
tors, while there was full attendance
on the floors by members. The cnlel
interest, of course. centered In the
house, where for the first time IN
years the Democrats were in control.
The political compilations Of the two
branches of congress are as follows:
House-Democrats. 22S; RepuD.
leans, 100; Socialist. I; vacancies.
ninth Iowa and Second Pennsyi'
vania districts).
neutrality-suspicious., 80; Demo
Gratis, Al; vacancy, I (from Colorado).
Roll calls in the two branches show
remarkable changes from the last ses'
sion. In the house the Democrats
have a gain of fifty-four members anc
the Republicans loss OF fifty'five
Alexander Mcdowell, clerk OF the
house in the Sixty.frst congress-
called the representatives to order
and after the chaplain, Rev. Henry N
Couden, had invoked the divine bless
ing on the proceedings. the members
of the house, advancing in groups
took the oath and resumed their seats
full nedged legislators for their coun'
try. - So .g -.
Then everyone sat up and took no
tice, for the business OF electing
speaker and other officers was next
on the program. OF course 1t had
been all settled in advance by the
Democratic caucus of Saturday, but 1t
was interesting, nevertheless. and
when Champ Clark of Missouri was
nominated to fill the chair in which
Uncle Joe" Cannon had sat for eight
years, his name was greeted with an
outburst of applause that made him
flush with pleasure. For the, Repub-
leans James R. Mann of Illinois was
nominated, as Mr.. Cannon had de-
clined the honor Mr.. Mann also was
warmly applauded. The vote, on strict
party lines, resulted in the election Of
Mr.. Clark, and Mr. Mann became the
leader of the minority.
The other officers, selected by the
caucus, were elected as follows:
Clerk-South Trimble. Kentucky.
Sergeant-at.arms-U S. Jackson, In.
diana. r'.
Doorkeeper-Joseph j. Sinnott, Vir-
ginia.
stmaster-William M. Dunbar.
Georgia. f.... -.a .. ..
Chaplain-Rev. Henry N. Couden,
Michigan. ..
Vice-President Sherman was in his
accustomed place as presiding officer
of the senate and the proceedings
there were as usual conducted with
dignity.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-04-07
VOTES FOR COOPER
INSURGENT REPUBLICANS SUP.
PORT WISCONSIN MAN. -~~.
Champ Clark Emphasizes Measures
Which Democrats Expect to
Put Through.

Washington-The vote for speaker
of the house indicates that the insur-
gent Republicans will maintain sep
arate working organization during the
special session of congress.
Although not nominated for speak
er Mr.. Cooper of Wisconsin received
l6 votes for that Office and Mr.. Norris
of Nebraska was given one vote,
which was cast by Mr.. Cooper. Messrs.
Norris and Madison of Kansas voted
with the regular Republicans for Mr..
Mann. s
Those who voted for Mr.. Cooper
were: Akin, New York; Anderson,
Davis, Lindbergh, Minnesota; David
son. Kopp, Nelson, Morse and Len.
root, Wisconsin; La Toilette, Warbur-
ton, Warrington and Kent, California;
Murdock and Jackson, Kansas; LAT
ferty, Oregon. French, Idaho.
Speaker Clark received PIT votes to
131 cast for Mr.. Mann.
The newly elected speaker, in as
Stunning office, made an address, in
which he elaborated the legislative
program already outlined by the Dem
ocratic caucus. ~ .,
Intelligent revision of the tariff,
election of United States senators by
popular vote, changes in the house
rules to permit proper consideration
of public measures, economy in hand.
ling the purse-strings of the country,
the publication of campaign contribu.
lions, and the early admission of New
Mexico and Arizona to statehood
were some of the things the speaker
emphasized as measures which would
be undertaken by the majority party
In the house.
Chairman Fitzgerald of the commit.
tee on appropriations introduced a
bill repeating the law appropriating
$4,000 for a special commission to
investigate the cost of transportation
of second-class mail matter.
Mr. Mccall of Massachusetts rein.
troduced his reciprocity bill, which
failed of passage at the last session
of congress.
An income tax law also went into
the legislative hopper.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-04-07
DIAz WILL GRANT REFORMS
Mexican President In His Message to
Congress Gives Way on Big
Questions.

Mexico City.-Committing himself
to the advocacy Of many OF the re.
forms demanded by the revolutionists,
although professedly bowling only to
the influence of public opinion. Gen.
eral Diaz answered his critics through
his semi-annual message at the open.
Ing Of the national congress Satur.
day. ,r ...
= The message refers specifically to
the application Of the no reelection
principle to the naming of governors.
one of the chief contentious OF the dis.
contented element throughout the re.
public. the president stating that II a
bill providing for the periodical reno
walton" of the officials In question
should come before congress it would
have his earnest support. He argues
that as the principle of no reelection
had not been preached Of late In any
Of the legislative assemblies he had
not thought 1t proper for the president
to express an opinion on the subject
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-04-07
CULLOM HEADS SENATE G. o. P
Organization Caucus Elects the ILL.,
noisan Chairman and Gives Him
. Extended Powers.

Washington. - At a caucus of
Republicans senators Shelby M. Cul.
lom was elected permanent chairman
and authorized to name q steering
committee and committee on CON-
mittees. Senator Curtis was secre.
tary of the caucus. ~
An understanding was reached that
Insurgents shall have satisfactory rec
ognition on the committees.
Senator Gallinger will be chairman
Of the new committee Of committees,
which will consist of II members, the
same number as the new steering
committee. 49, I
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-04-07
SAYS EVIDENCE IS FAXED
ca!morrist De Marinis, Charged With
Plotting Two Murders, Makes At.
tack on Ring Exhibit.

viterbo, Italy. The jury in the
Camorra trial listened to the in.
terrogation and defense of Giuseppe
lie Marinis, charged with having
planned the murder of Gennaro Cuoc-
colo and his wife, Maria. He claimed
among other things that portion Of
the evidence against him was faxed.
In telling the story of the murders,
Abbatemaggio had said that de Mari.
mis- took possession of Cuoccolo's ring
The carabineers claimed to have
found the ring at the home of WON.
an friend of de Marinis.
De Marinis, who is an expert-in jew.
elry, when handed the ring in CUES.
ton, declared 1t had never been worn
and that it was too small for Cuoc.
colo. .s" ....s
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-04-07
HARRISON IS VICTOR
CARTER H. HARRISON is ELECT.
ED MAYOR OF CHICAGO FOR
FIFTH TIME.
HAS PLURALITY OF 1882
Springfield, H., Holds First Election
Under Commission Formative In.
diana County Seats Go "Dry"-so-
cialists Make Gains in Wisconsin.

Chicago.-By a plurality Of 1872
Carter H. Harrison was elected for
the fifth time mayor of Chicago. He
won over Charles e. Merriam, his Re-
publican rival.
The complete returns give Har.
rison 1898, Merriam 16O,791. Rodri-
quez (Soc.). 22,294; Brubaker, (Pro).
2,971; Prince, (Soc. Labor. lob.
Henry Stuckart, Democrat, was elect.
ed as city treasurer and Francis D.
Connery, Democrat. city clerk.
The vote was unusually large con.
sidering the weather conditions. rain
falling throughout the entire day and
the air was raw and chilly. making
what is generally termed ideal Dem
ocratic" weather. ~
Party lines were not firmly held.
there being much knitting" and slash.
ing among partisans in both the Re-
publican and Democratic camps.
Galesburg, Ill--A hard. unexpected
fight occurred In the city election
here. 1t looked for a time as If John
c. Spodin. Socialist candidate for
mayor, would win over the present
incumbent. George Sandersony How.
ever. the final outcome gave Sander
son majority of $40.
Springfield. Ill.--Springfeld, the
first city in the state to adopt the
commission form Of government, held
its first election Tuesday.
John S. Schnepp, the present mayor,
was reelected by an overwhelming
majority of 400 over Roy seeley.
George E. Coe, Frank H. Hamilton,
H. B. Davidson and Willis ]. Spald-
ing were elected commissioners.
Coe. Davidson and Spalding and
Schnepp ran on platform OF open
defiance to the old bipartisan or
CARNATIONS In this city.
Indianapolis-Tw county seats in
Indiana Tuesday voted against the re-
admittance of saloons. In local op.
ton election in Frankfort. the seat
Of Clinton county. the "drys" won by
a majority Of 1856, and in Sullivan.
the seat Of Sullivan county. they won
by SO. Both counties had eliminated
saloons in election two years ago.
Milwaukee, Wis-The election of
scattering Socialist nominees in vari-
GUS portions Of the state was the most
significant phase Of Tuesdays cleo
tons in Wisconsin. Most Of the
cities in Wisconsin elect the mayors
in the even years, but this odd year
saw many minor contests, such az
the election of aldermen in cities
where the mayors hold over, deter.
mination Of the liquor question, and
other similar matters. The cities
which did elect partisan mayors as d
rule went Democratic. Fond du Lac
and GAINESVILLE elect Democratic
mayors. the largest cities holding
mayoralty elections, except Oshkosh,
which went Republican. ~
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-04-07

One Of the distinct novelties at pres
5ent in vaudeville is "The Harmony
.Quintette" which will be heard for tfys
first time in Des Moines at the Orphe-
UNI next week. The personnel Of this
musical feature act includes Miss Leo
more Ledden. soprano; Miss Laurie
flaming. contralto; Mr.. Gordon Allen,
bass; Mr.. Harry Keesler: tenor; Miss
Grace Annette. pianist and organist.
William Ferry. who comes to the Or.
pheum theater next week Is the origi.
nal sFrogman" and puts on a contor.
ton act that 10 80 unique Il is far be-
yond and above other acts OF this kind
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-04-07
KANSAS WOMAN is MAYOR
Mrs. Ella Wilson Entitled to Be Exec
utIve Of HunnewelI, Judges
rrM..p Decide. .- -

hunnewell, Kan.-HunneWel has a
brand-new mayor, and, more than that,
this mayor is a woman. 1.E
At the election here Mrs. Ella Will
son received tie vote with o. M.
Akers for the mayorship Of Hume
well. The judges Of election were gal
liant men and decided that she was en-.
titled to the office. And Hunnewell is
jubilant.
The newly elected mayor insists
that thSre are many reforms that she
will institute. The issues on which
she was a candidate were to enforce
the law against bootlegging and
gambling.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-04-07
NEW TOXIN SERUM SAVES LIFE
AntI.Toxing Discovered BY the Rock
efeiIer institute New York Sue
cessfuIIy Used in Des Moineu.

Des Moines, April 7.-Afflicted with
spinal meningitis, little Gladys Van
Cleve, years old, 51S South East
Eighth street, has been saved from
death by remarkable cure effected
by the use of anti-toxing serum for
the disease discovered by the Rock
efeller institute Of New York City.
The serum was injected by Doctors
]. A. Goodrich and Frank Ely, fol-
lowing a consultation of the physici-
ans. Serum fro-l the spinal cord,
which causes the paralysis, was re-
moved, and the injection made. The
little child is recovering rapidly. She
is the daughter Of ]. II. Van Cleve.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-04-07
HIGH COURT RULES
Railroads Must Haul Cars Con-
signed From Other Roads
SHIPPERS WIN BIG VICTORY
Decision Of Judge Brennan Comps't
ina Them to Accept Shipments
In Care Of Other Road
10 Upheld.

Des Moines, April Iowa won an
important victory over the railroads
Yesterday when the supreme court IN
an opinion by Judge Sherwin, affirm
ed Judge Brennan Of the Polk county
district court, in the case OF the state
VS.. the Chicago. Milwaukee O. 81
Paul Railroad company.
Power Is given the board OF ran
road commissioners, by this decision
to require that railroads accept ship
ments in cars of other companies on
both interstate and intra-state snip.
ments. 1t also broadens the power OF
the railroad commission and gives II
the authority Of regulation and super
vision of the railroads In all matters
and in any degree not unconsttution-
al.
In the case in point a Davenport
shipper complained that the MilWsn-
kee railroad refused to accept csrs
of coal from points in Illinois for
shipment in Iowa unless the coal
should be first unloaded from the
cars in which 1t came from Illinois
and reloaded into Milwaukee cars.
Attorney General Cosson handled
the complaint before the board OF
railroad commission which issued an
order to require the defendant rail-
road to accept such shipments with
out changing cars.
The railroad refused to obey the
order and Attorney General Cosson
then brought the case in the district
court in Polk county. Judge Brennan
upheld the order of the railroad COM
mission and the railroad appealed TO
the supreme court where Mr.. Cosson
again appeared for the state and
again won its cause,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-04-07
250.CO0 in Burial March

New York.-Ninety labor unions,
with membership of 100000 persons,
paid public tribute to the memory of
the victims of the Washington place
fire Wednesday by marching through
the streets of lower Manhattan. In
two parades many thousands Of men
and women took part.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-04-07

congratulatory kilograms during the
day. One was from Ohio and read:
Don't rest on your laurels. They're
fine on the forehead. but they make
mighty poor mattress"
The new secretary will get $500 a
year. an increase of $500 a year
over the amount paid Mr.. Norton. Mr..
Norton retires to become vice-presi.
dent Of the First National bank Of
New York.