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The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1911-03-20
In Chocolate Pass.

A report that an important battle
has been fought near Casas Grand, =,
that Colonel Rabago. the federal com
mander. had been captured by the in
snrreetos in a canyon called Chocolate
pass, and that the insurrectos had
agreed that tile Mexican Northwest :
ern railroad was TO be opened 10 Jua :
rez as soon az casas Grandes WAS
taken by the insurreetos, reached
here, but was not confirmed. An
American who passed casas Grandos
said although Madero was in The vi
cinity. no fight had taken place.
Mrs Charles \. Anderson Of Chip
pewa Falls, Wis, Mrs. c. A, Lynch oi
Blsbee, Ariz., and two women Of II
Paso reached here today from points
in the war zone They asserted the
non -eombatants were enduring great
suffering and We're anxious that ths
war be ended speedily. Almost al
Americans, they said. were preparing
to leave.
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The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1911-03-20
THE WEATHER

Toda ~ Fair.
TonorroW-Fair.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-08-05

IL can and should until IL possesses a
complete system OF Well built roads
but they are not defeated and have
no idea OF giving up the fight for
good roads. The defeat OF the bond
issue Is merely set back, a tenn
porary postponement of the day when
good roads will be an actuality in
every neighborhood. The campaign
for good roads will be prosecuted
with renewed and greater zeal than
ever and II anyone thinks that the re-
suit of the election dooms Sumter
county to an indefinite endurance Of
bad roads he misjudges the men who
have enlisted for campaign OF prog
ress and development in and for
Sumter county. Good roads are still
an issue and every man should bear
In mind that 1t will be the big issue
in the campaign next summer. The
office seekers who have been very
cautious and polite about taking any
decided stand In the campaign just
closed will find next summer that
they will have to show their colors.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-08-05
POSTPONED, NOT DEFEATED.

From he Daily Item. Aug. 2.
on re face Of the returns received
tho soli roads bond issue has been
detected by a majority OF four votes.
One precinct. Bloom Hill. has not
been heard from officially. but the in
formation received Is to the effect
that there were only four ballots cast
at that box. two being for the bond
issue and two against. Thus II seems
that the bond issue has been de-
feated by "A very narrow margin. The
vote polled in the city and county was
surprisingly and diseppointlngly
small. except at two or three coun-
~ precincts. at which a fairly large
percentage OF the total possible vote
was polled almost solidly against the
proposition 20 build a system OF good
roads throughout the county. The
large majority against the bond issue
ut these precincts and the small vote
In the city are responsible for the de-
feat OF the good roads undertaking.
There was In this city an Indifference
to the election that was surprising, al
least a hundred profcssed supporters
Of the road bond issue neglect 20 vote.
Tho real cause of the defeat OF the
bond issue was not the large ma
jorities against II at several OF the
precincts In the county. but the small
vote polled In the city by those who
were supposed To have been active
and jealous advocates Of good roads
for all sections OF Sumter county.
The result ls disappointing 10 those
who believe that good roads and
prosperity mean one and the same
thing that Sumter county cannot
and will not prosper and develop as
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-08-05
Enjoyable Straw Ride.

tuesday evening some of the young
men OF the city gave straw ride in
honor OF Miss Rixie Lewis of Will
mington. who IL the charming CUES.
of Miss Edna Phillips on Kendricl
street.
Three wagons We're provided Cor
the occasion and were filled with about
thirty Of the young folks OF the town.
all OF whom were I'm for a good time
and who heartily enjoyed the delight
iul ride during the evening. The wac
ons were driven out to Pocalla at
which place the party stopped for re-
ircshments, ice cream and cake being
served at the well-known and popu-
lar resort Of Sumter people.
Various kinds OF games were play.
ed and all who were i'm the party
spent - most enjoyable evening.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-08-05
CLOSE ELECTION.
opponents OF Bond Issue Win by Ma
jOrity of Four VOtcs-NIanchcstcr
Still to BE Heard From.
From the Daily Item, Aug. ..

From the Daily Item, Aug. ..
The opponents of the bond issue
and the plan TO build a complete
system of good roads in Sumter coun-
ty in the next five years were victor
ious in the election held Tuesday to
decide whether or not the people OF
the county were willing to issue $780,
600 road Improvement bonds.
The results heard Tuesday up to
the time that The Item went to press
carried majority of 144 in favor Of
the issue and it was expected then
that the bond issue was passed by a
small though decided majority. This
was not the case, however, for where
as it was thought that Concord and
Shiloh which were known TO be op-
posed to the plan Of bonding the
county, would vote against the
bonds, it was not thought that big
vote would be polled in that sec.
ton, or at least not a larger compare
tive number Of the voters than were
polled elsewhere and are usually
polled in those precincts in a general
election. Both places came out heavy
and both went overwhelmingly against
the building OF the countrywide sys-
tenn OF good roads. with it's attendant
s16O.00O bond issue. The majority
against the bond issue at those places
cvercame the majority for the issue
which was voted in town and thus
ended in defeat a measure intended
for the good Of the whole county and
one which would have meant a great
enhancement Of values of real es.
tate In the county.
With Manchester still to be heard
from the majority against the bond
issue Is four votes. At Manchester,
which is a doubtful box, It is thought
that one vote was for the bond issue
and the others against. thus making
the total majority against the bond
issue six votes.
The passage Of the bond issue three
weeks ago was an assured certainty.
The day before election it was a very
doubtful uncertainty. The opponents
OF the bond issue were unable to say
whether they would win. and the
most that the proponents Of the is
sue could say was that they hoped
that they would win.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-08-05
FARMERS URGED TO ORGANIZE
Hy T. w. Dabbs. Vice President OF
the Farmers Union.

Ber son, July 25.-Hon T.. w.
Dabb', vice president Of the Farm
ers' Union Of South Carolina, spoke
to number of farmers at the
schoo building Wednesday after
noon. He seems 10 be we'll informed
on the cotton situation and the fol-
lowint is somewhat the trend Of his
remarks:
"Co ton. where there is a stand.
seems to glory in the heat and is
spreaCi ing itself like green bay
tree. nd it will not be long before
b aars' will be sending out e.ti-
Of sixteen million bales or
That means, unless the farm
rganize TO meet the situation.
tleir crop will he sold for less
cost before that a raid by the
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-08-05
NOTICE.
i03 1913

! have sold my interest in the firm
of The 5. NJ PiersCn Co., to Mr.. S.
VI. Pierson and will after August
18th be with Mr.. j. j. Whilden. who
bought out the firm Of Won Oshen
aHd Sh'rer last January, is doing
business in the same lines at the
same old stand on East Hampton
avenue. | shall be pleased to have
my friends send there for work in
his lines. Mr.. Whilden is prepared
to give satisfaction in horse shoeing,
carriage, buggy and wagon repairing,
in fact, any kind Of blacksmith work.
shall use my best efforts to give
prompt service ard satisfactory
work. II. V. WALSH
S-l-3t.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-08-05
WOMAN BANK EXAMINER
Miss Margaret Kelly Appointed by
Government as Mint Examiner.

Washington, Aug IA woman is
now in actual charge Of the mints of
the United States. Miss Margaret
Kelley, long connected with the mint
bureau. was today appointed exam
iner in which position she will be
next in authority to George E. Rob
erts, the director, and much Of the
active administration Of the coinage
of money for the government will
devolve upon her. Mr.. Roberts at
present is out of town and will not
be back for several weeks.
Miss Kelley's salary will be $4,000
year, making her the highest paid
woman in the government service.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-08-05
n TALK TO FARMERS.
Nfce-President Dabbs of the Farm.
ers' Union Spoke Here Tuesday.

Mr.. K. w. Dabbs, vice-president of
the State Farmers Union, reached
Kingstree, the last point in his itin-
erary, Tuesday and addressed an au-
dience Of from sixty to seventv-five--
mostly farmers-in the court house.
The meeting was called to order at
noon by Secretary J. T. Frierson.
who presided and introduced the
speaker.
Mr.. Dabbs expressed profound ap-
probation of the cordial reception
that had been given him in the hos
pitable homes Of the people Of Will
llamsburg for the past week. He also
noted with great degree of gratf-
hcation the material prosperity that
was visible on every hand. Fine
farms, comfortable school-houses
and excellent crops made up a coun-
ty TO be proud of, and he noted
with pride the marked increase in
farm values in our county during
the past decade, as shown by the
United States Census report.
Mr.. Dabbs' speech was plain
heart-to- heart talk and was hoard
with close attention. Our Benson
correspondent has given the sub-
stance of the speech so well that
were we to attempt the task it
would be work of superogation.
Mr.. Dabbs evidently has his heart
IN the uplift of the farming class
and 1t is to be regretted that every
one cannot hear him.-Kingstree
Record.
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bears VIII produce. And there are
some who will say 10 cents is a nret-
" good price for cotton, but 10
cents for this crop Of cotton will be
little better than 5 cents fifteen
Years ago. and before we can adjust
ourselves to 10 cent cotton. millions
or values will be wiped out.
Everyone who is interested in
the general prosperity of our coun-
try should join the Farmers Union.
get in touch with his fellow farmer
and thus strengthen his lines of de-
fence and cement the bonds of union.
SO that at the first onslaught Of the
bears we could shut down tight on
every bale of cotton and stop the
wheels Of the worlds commerce un-
less we get a fair return for our
toll"
He said this can be done If we can
convince the farmer that the fight is
before him. ITO do this the union is
making an active campaign to reach
every neighborhood Of every county
in the cotton growing States. Our
greatest difficulty lies in the dispos,-
ton Of the farmers to trust 70 luck.
or blind fate. or a disastrous vista
ton Of Providence in some other
section. Always some other section
III we trust to luck or fate to fertil-
ize and cultivate our crops we would
make none. Why then should we
trust to luck or fate or Providence.
to market our crops?"
Mr.. Dabbs went on to say that the
farmers have no system in marketing
their crops, they go to market blind
ly, as it were, with their cotton and
simply ask, What is cotton doing
today. or what will You give me for
mlne!' of course accepting the price
of the buyer. How long will it take
the farmer TO learn that the business
side of selling is just as important
as the business side Of production? ?"
From this place Mr. Dabbs visited,
severaf points in the county, endeav-
oring to interest the farmers that
they may organize for their mutual
beneft.-kingstree Record
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-08-05
ELECTION RESULTS IN TIE VOTE.
Vote Stands 4O3 to 4O3-Neitl,er Side
Quite Willing to Acknowledge De-

Iedt.
The result Of the unofficial count
Of the votes cast in the recent election
Is at last certainty-as far as a
certainty can exist until the election
commissioners make known their Of
fetal count next Tuesday. The vote
so far as is known stands 403 to 4O3.
This vote practically means the de-
feat Of the bond issue for the time be-
ing, as the law requires that major
ity Of the votes cast In the election be
for the bond issue in which case the
bonds shall be issued. 1t does not
make any provision for a new election
in case Of tie as has happened in
the recent election.
The opponents Of the bond issue
are verv much elated over their prac-
tically assured success. while the pro-
moters Of the measure have not vet
given up hope as the result was so
very close that there is still a chance
for them to have the majority.
The unofficial result of the election
as received at The Item office is
For Against.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-08-05
MORE ROADS BEING BUILT.
supervisor Bull ling Road to PaXyilIc
and from Powders Mill Road to
Black River Causcway.

notwithstanding the fact that the
bond issue for s15O,0OO worth Of
good roads was not passed in the
election Tuesday, County Supervisor
Pitts is not in the least stopping
his present work to grieve over the
result of the election, but is going
ahead with what funds he has on
hand and is building more roads for
the. county.
At present two roads are in course
of construction. One Of these roads
Is the PaXville road which is being
built up into a model sand-clay road
bed and the other is the recently
made road from the PIowden's Mill
road to the new causeway over Black
River. Supervisor Pitts proposes if
possible to put in both roads before
time for hauling cotton.
The Paxville road is being built by
contract and at present work is going
on at the a. j. Jones place-formerly
owned by w. r. Wells-one of the
worst sandbeds in the county. 1t is
hopel to build up this road before the
time comes for hauling cottin in the
fall, and II the supervisors plans are
carried out the farmers Of that sec
ton will have much to be thankful
for in the good road that they will
have to haul their cotton over The
road is to be built 20 the county lire
and Is expected to meet the work Of
the supervisor OF Clarendon county
who, 1t is understood, has promised
to put the road into good condition
from Paxville to the county line. II
this road is built in time for the heavy
fall travel it will open up a new
source Of trade for the Sumter mer-
chants and will be the means Of get
ting larger share Of the trade to
Sumter from that section Of the coun-
ty.
The new road which was lately
granted to the public as a highway
by the county board will also mean a
great deal to the merchants of the
city The road will run from the
Plowden's Mill ROAD to the new ca,1se-
way over Black River. This new
causeway was bufrt about ten years
ago, the money being raised for
building it partly by private subscrip-
ton in Sumter and part Of the cost
being paid by the county. This cause
way is next to the longest in the coun-
ty. there being seventeen bridges in
the causeway.
The road is being built by the chain
gang and is being put In the best pos
sible condition. 1t. when completed,
will shorten the distance from the
Salem section beyond Black River to
Sumter by two and a half miles or
more and will mean a great deal to
the farmers of the Salem section,
who will find access to Sumter SO
much easier. and the merchants Of
Sumter who will get more trade from
that section.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-08-05

Mr.. Il. I. Reardon rises to a Ques-
tion Of pe-. ,nal privilege. and in a
lengthy article. which we print to-
day. replies to Mr.. L. ID. jennings.
and incidentally discuss fully and
with much attention to detail, his
past services to Sumter as an on
cial and as private citizen. Mr..
,Reardon need never fear that the
generality Of Sumter people are un-
aware Of his record as a public ON
cial and OF his services as an official
and az an individual. His work and
service have been duly and frequently
advertised In the press OF Sumter and
OF the State. and no citizen who has
given Of his time and talent to the
public service has been accorded so
prompt and full recognition as he;
nor are Sumter people likely to for
get or be permitted to forget what
ne has accomplished and attempted
to accomplish for the good OF Sum-
ter In the past. Mr.. Reardon has no
quarrel with Sumter for lack of ap-
lpreciation or recognition. lie IL one
public spirited citizen who has not
been neglected to go down TO his
grave unhonored and unsung.
with n tardy advertisement of his
virtues inscribed upon his tombstone
sas the only need Of praise for his Ia
bors for the betterment Of his COM
lnunity and tho uplift Of his fellow
men. His living ear has heard the
pleasing and grateful words OF praise
of fellow citizens for work well done.
and his discerning eye has cften read.
In black and white. tributes to his
work as a laborer for the public
welfare. With such a record as a
worker and as a public spirited citi-
ten. whose work and worth have
been 80 generally and gen.
ercusIy recognized In .he past. II
ie a pity that he has allowed himself
90 drop out of the front rank as an
effective force for the upbuilding of
Sumter. city and county. and to in
advertently assume the unfamiliar
role. for him. OF a knocker and OBJ
structionist OF the good roads bond
issue. the greatest enterprise under
taken n his life time for the develop
rnent e the latent resources OF Sum-
Ter county. Achilles should not sulk
IN his tent. Rather should be buckle
on his armor Of public spirit and
eclipse his past praisworthy record
by ereater and more honorable
nchlevcments in the future. An hon.
orahie past Is to be pointed to with
pride. out an achieving present and
a future devoted To- public service are
what ,ount most and round out q
lifo work.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-08-05
n Question OF Figures.

Editor Daily Item:
Mr.. Boyle has stated to me that in
his article in the paper Of July 80, he
gave the bond issue plan of Mr.. Bel
ser credit for the $14,000.O0 regular
county income. In my article 10 your
paper ! had reference to his article
in your issue of July 20, in which,
contended. he does not credit Mr..
Belser's plan with this sum. I'll Is
true, he does add it to the $tO,O to
get $54 900 for the use Of roads each
year. but this is not the point. Mr..
Belser'S plan with this sum. 1t is
600 each year. and the $4,000 would
then reduce the necessary levy to one
mn. instead OF Ia mills, as Mr..
Boyle seeks to force Mr.. Belsers plan
10 neCesSitate. In other words, the
$4,000 from the regular county in
come would be used with the $500
from the one mill levy to pay inter-
est, provide for a sinking fund and
MAINTAIN the roads, while the $780,
600 would be divided into five sums
of $4,000 TO be used in as many years
10 build the roads.
Mr.. Hoyle tells me he intended to
give proper credit To Mr.. Belser's
plan for this sum. and accent his
statement ia good faith. and contend
that this Will reduce the necessary
levy to one mill.
Very respectfully,
l.. -. JENNINC
sumter August 3.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-08-05

The sumter Waterman was found
- IN 1850 and the True Southron In
iess- The watchman and southron
sew has-ths combined circulation and
nnusscs CT both OF the old papers.
and h nanifsstiy the best advertising
Uesaium In Sumter.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-08-05

Il
memory to thee. thou kind. affection
J ate. faithful old dog. for 1t is only a
4, dog (as some would say that / am
| writing Of. but to US II was our good
old Jack, our old red-brown Irish set
ter. gone forever now. laid low by a
cruel and ruthless hand.
No more through genial sunshine
or bitter wintry blast. will ne re-
, spond with joyful leap and bark to
. the call of the hunter. Yes. thou
faithful dumb beast. true ito the in
stinct which the great Creator had
given thee. wouldst thou rush for
ward in response to some young hunt
ers' cry or signal. regardless Of all
creature comforts In food, which
some kind woman's hand would try
to bestow upon thee. knowing too
well. that spirit that would lead thee
onward miles through swamp and
thicket in faithful search and quest
of that. which man would so selfishly
enjoy. too Oft forgetful of thee, after
naught was left Of savory food but
bones. even forgetful to toss the lat
ter to thee.
Day after day, when demands were
made for thy faithful services. wouldst
thou respond so joyously. so often to
return at sunset. or in the still night
hours to thy masters household, with
weary stiffned limbs. and receive thy
food from loving hands, yet when the
golden sunshine lit up the eastern
sky thou wouldst accompany that
master In the daily duties Of life.
Yes. who is 1t that was not ia
miliar with thy faithful brown form.
,, as thou didst travel so patiently and
oft-times so soberly by his side, his
faithful friend and companion.
| Gentle old dog, no more will tend
er baby fingers. with fearless touch.
hold thy platter Of food for thee. or
even feed thee with her tiny fingers,
which thou wouljst take with such
careful. tender care. Too we'll we all
knew that naught Of harm could
come to any Of the little ones he was
SO faithful to. Often would he so pa
| tiently lie while the little ones rolled
and tossed over him, a baby's head
using his shaggy brown head as
her pillow.
Now that baby's voice calls in vain
from room to room, Jack. here
Jack" Cease thy calls. little one; 10
more he'll come to thee.
Never again will he respond to the
sharp report Of the rifle. Too often
! had he heard that sound to fear
that the hard of man would be raised
In enmity against his old faithful
body.
Fear not. again. pretty wild, brown
partridge! Safe art thou. No more
by his careful quiet aid will he lead
the successful sportsman to thy
haunts.
| 90 on thy way, little nimble squir.
rel. or timid little rabbit No more
will he startle thee from thy hiding
, places.
flushed forever the mighty spirit of
the hunter within him. Oh, who shall
arise In Judgment against thee or
condemn thee for those traits which
the Mighty Bestower Of all things
gave thee.
Goodbye. old faithful Jack, good
i bye. \ tender spot in memory will
always be touched whenever We think
OF thee.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-08-05

Mr.. l.. l.. Bradham has gone on an
extended trip through the northern
states AMI Canada.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-08-05

FOR SALE-A fine milk cow; seV-
cral SOW pigs, graded and pure /;
milking goats. \ few pieces choice
bacon. T.. w. Dabbs, Mpycsvine,
:. 9. S-i-1t.--
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Try an ad. in the Daily Item.
watch results.
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sumter. August