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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-08-30
China as q Buffer.

Professor Ian G. Hannah In his
book. Eastern Asia--A History"
says that taxicabs. or. rather, auto
matte registers attached to horse
cabs. were invented about $40 A. ID.
during the Tang dynasty In China
In his opinion the Chinese empire Is
the greatest blum In the world" and
it suggests to him very ancient
Chinese fable. which he relates.
A monkey was captured by a tiger
He whinned that he was thin and
his hesh Of poor taste. but ne knew
OF n fine fat donkey for the tiger
The tiger consented TO be led tc
where the donkey was tied. When
the donkey saw thoyu coming ne
wss frightened. but recovered hi:
composure and bawled In his master.
fui donkey voice:
Monkey. you used To bring mo
two tigers. Why only one today"
The tiger did a record hustle back
TO the Jungle.
China. says Professor Hannah. has
shown much OF that donIey's re-
sourcefulness In It's history
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-08-30
TELLS STORY OF CRIME.
After Youths Tale OF Staying I'm Self
defense, Authorities Fear Wrath
OF Mob.

Bonneville, Ind, Aug. 25.-AfteI
questioning for almost 80 hours in
jail, William Lee late today made a
written statement in which he said
he had killed his father, Richard Lee
in self-defense, after the father had
murdered his wife and younger son,
Clarence.
The bodies Of Lees father, mother
and brother were found in their
burning home early yesterday and Lee
was charged with their murder. At
ter young Lees statement today
Sheriff Scales, fearing the prisoner
would be lynched, secretely took him
to Evansville.
Lee, who is % years old, calmly re-
iterated his story that he knew moth
ing of the circumstances Of the kill.
ing Of his family until late this af-
ternoon, when he suddenly said: 81
have something preying on my
mind" Calling for paper and pen.
Gil, he wrote as follows:
Il was awakened by a noise and
went into the bedroom where my
father, mother and brother slept. AS
opened the door 1 saw that my
mother and brother were murdered
My father sprang at me, axe in hand
exclaiming. I will get you too ]
grabbed the axe away from him and
hit him over the head with 1t.
could smell kerosine and / found oil
had already been poured over the bed
Just because matches were handy and
l did not know what else to do, 1 set
fire to the bed clothing and then gave
alarm Of fire."
After he had completed the state
ment he said:
Il didn't know what else to do
when I set the place on fire. I didn't
know how the thing would look"
The streets about the Jail were
crowded all day with townspeople
and farmers.
The county officials said they placed
no faith in his statement.
The motive ascribed by the officials
IN charging Lee with the murders is
that he wished to obtain money with
which to be married to Nina Taylor,
Cash amounting to 800 said to have
been In the Lee house Wednesday has
not been found.
The lives Of Richard and Clarence
Lee were insured for 500. William
Lee is known to have quarreled with
his parents because they opposed his
marriage.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-08-30
LUMBERMEN TO FIGHT LABOR,
Sawmilis in Texas and Louisiana Close
Down as Part of Campaign Against
Unions.

Beaumont, Texas, Aug. 25.-Opera
tons suspended at so sawmiIs. about
900 men out Of employment, repre-.
senting a payroll Of about half nil
lion dollars month ,othcr mills in
southeastern Texas and southwest
Louisiana scheduled to close down
now and september a long and bit
ter struggle existing between mill
owners and union labor. That is tho
status of the conflict involving the
lumber industry I'm the sections men
toned today
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TELLS STORY OF AWFUL CRIME.
Lee Confesses to Murder of Parents
and Brother.

Evansville, Ind, Aug. a6.-William
Lee, % years old. confessed late today
that he murdered his father Richard
Lee, his mother and younger brother,
Clarence and then set fire to the
house in the hope of concealing the
crime, at Boonville, ind, early
Thursday morning. In verbal and
written statements to Sheriff Davis. in
the jail here, Lee said his motive was
anger. because his parents would not
consent to his marriage with Nina
Taylor, Of Newburg, which he had
planned for Thursday evening, and
would not give him money with which
to begin housekeeping.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-08-30
THIS WEEKS WEATHER.
Weather Bureau Says That Precipita-
ton Will Cover Great Part OF
Country.

Country.
Washington. Aug. 27.-Rains with
in the next 4S hours over the greater
part Of the country from the MIssis-
sippi valley to the Atlantic coast and
In the Southwest. are predicted today
In bulletin OF the weather bureau.
Strong winds are forecast off the At
lantic coast, including the disturbance
now off South Atlantic coast. Fol-
lowing the passage of these disturb
ances the pressure will rise rapidly,
and a change to considerably cooler
weather will overspread the greater
central valley and the lake region
and the Eastern and Southern States
Tuesday and Wednesday. This change
to cooler weather probably will cause
frosts In exposed places the first part
Of the week in the northern Rockies,
northern plains States, extreme upper
Mississippi valley and the upper lake
region. Another disturbance is due
Wednesday. whence it will move east
ward.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-08-30
BLEASE SPEAKS IN USUAL STYLE
Takes His Fling at South CaroIina,s
Higher Institutions of Learning
Defends Lynching.

Anderson, Aug. 26.-GoV. Blease
was the guest Of honor and the only
speaker at the Josh Ashley family re-
union, near Honea Path today. which
was attended by more than $500 peo-
ple The speaking took place in a.
large grove, after a bountiful picnic
dinner had been served.
After reviewing Josh Ashley's ca
reer in the political world. Gov.
Blease discussed education at length.
he denounced the State colleges.
charging extravaganza. He said that
the president Of the University OF
South Carolina is getting a salary and
perquisites much larger than the SAL
ary OF the governor, and twice as large
as the salary of President Snyder OF
Woford college. whom he declared
was the best educator in the State.
He urged better school houses and
more competent teachers with larger
salaries
Gov. Blease said that he had called
upon the board OF directors of the
penitentiary to abolish the hosiery
mill. He then called on the State
board Of health with the same result.
Now he declared. he has called upon
the state courts and IL nothing is
done there to relieve the situation he
will act even should it mean his
political execution. The governor de-
Tended his pardon record, charging
that the newspapers were not telling
the public whv and under what cir
cumstances he extended executive
clemency. He said that IL he was
selling pardons no doubt he could
have made big killings for a pardon
for W. T. Jones, the wealthy Union
county farmer. and several other
wealthy convicts.
Gov. Blease said that 1t had been
charged that he is an advocate of
lynching. He said that he is not, but
he believes when a negro touches the
person Of white woman the sooner
the negro is hung to a limb of a tree
the better.
L verify believe that 1t was an act
OF the Almighty" the speaker said.
that was in New York and that
Sheriff Lyon Of Abbeville county was
in Columbia the other night when a
negro brute insulted a lady at Abbe-
vile court house."
The negro was taken from the
county Jail by 800 citizens and sum.
marily dealt with.
Gov. Blease was among his
friends" today. Tonight he spoke at
the Chiquola mills at Honea Path.
Tomorrow morning he will make a
speech at Greenwood. He will spend
tonight with Joe Ashley, a son of Josh
Ashley.
Senator Tillman and Former So
licitor Boggs, the other invited speak,
ers for the family reunion, were un-
able to be present
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-08-30
U0XEC.

Egypt Aug. s4.-We have had fine
rains recently. Fodder pulling u
the order Of the day. The corn crop
wiil be better than expected. No
cotton has been picked although II
- opening fast.
MrA J. n. Mcleod has returned
home after spending q week with
relatives at Longtown.
Mr.. Hemp Hudson Of Longton and
Nisscs Georgia and Lizzie RADON, two
OF Lugofrs most charming young la
lisA spent several days with friends In
Bsypt.
Mr~ r. q. PEBBLES spent Mon
day In Camden
Several from hero will attend q
tackey party at Mr.. +. n. Brsdleys
tonight
M. and Nra A. b. White spent
Tuesday In Bishopviils.
Rev. n. r sharp u conducting re +.
v1val services at Rsmbeet church this
GEEK.
Mr.. J. r. Kirkiey. one Of our prom
iAsnt msrchanta y In the Northern
nArksts buying up As fai, goods.
Min Belle McCutehen h at home
aftsr spending ssvsesa aaSs In Sum-
-.
Ths health a In cmmunf.y y
Vgy rood
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-08-30
RECIPROCITY S1|RS CANADA,
ELECTION EXPECTED TO BRING
OUT A LARGE VOTE.
French Section Regarded as of Vast
Importance I'm Deciding Fate Of
Opposing Candidates.

Ottawa. Ont, Aug. 27.-Reports
received from all parts of Canada
show the intensity Of the election
struggle which is now under full
headway, and they reflect also the Do.
sition and progress of the various
elements on the main issue, recip.
rocity between Canada and the Uni.
ted States.
Although the campaign commences
when harvesting is at its height, large
audiences are attending the meetings
1t is conceded that a greater percent
age Of votes will be polled than ever
before in Canada.
Reciprocity has continued the
dominant issue since Premier Laurie,
and X. l.. Borden. opposition leader
made their initial addresses. Mean.
time the premiers Of various prov
inces and other leaders have been
ranging themselves on the firing line
The fight against reciprocity Is made
on both economic and sentimental
grounds by the opposition speakers
The opposition still insists thai
President Taft has the annexation OF
Canada In view.
The fight for reciprocity Is based
by Premier Laurier and his followers
on the economic advantages which
will accrue to Canada as a whole and
to the various branches Of the people
and they denounce the annexation
cry as hollow device of the cam.
paign.
The French Canadian province OF
Quebec Is regarded as the pivotal
province III the election. Here Henri
Bourassa, the opposition Nationalist
leader. Is vigorously denouncing Pre-
mier Laurier as too imperialistic.
Bourassa declared that Laurier be-
trayed Canadian independence to
Great Britain by enacting a law for
the creation Of a navy which event.
uslly will lead to the conscription OF
the young men Of Canada. Laurier at
a meeting at st. Eustache recently
declared that Mr.. Bourassa was a
"wilful liar"
The claims OF the two sides up to
this date are about as follows The
opposition claims It will gain seats
from the government in the maritime
provinces (Nova Scotia, New Bruins
wick and Prince Edward Island; In
Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba and Brit
ish Columbia), while the western
provinces at Saskatchewan and Al
berta will remain with the govern
ment as at present The Liberals on
the contrary claim that they will in
crease their present large majority
and will make gains in Ontario and
throughout the Western provinces.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-08-30
SHERIFF. +. ii. CREECH ARREST.
ED.
i'arnweii Officer Charged witt, Shoot
ing Two White Men.

hhS Two Niiiuf wen.
Barnwell, Aug. 26.--Sheriff Frank
~. Creech was arrested this NOM
ing by Coroner j. staff Halford on
'hree warrants, two charging assault
and battery with intent To Kill and
murder. and one with assault with in
tent to Kill and murder. The first
two warrants We're sworn out by Bar
ME and John McIemoro. father and
son, and the last by Frank Grubbs.
The arrest Of Sheriff Creech is the
outcome of the affair at the South
ern depot several weeks ago. at which
time tl%' shcriff fred at buggy in
which the two McLemores and
Grubbs were driving. the bullet
passing through the coat sleeve Of the
oIder Mcl.omoro and lodging In
johns leg few inches above the
knco. Mr.. Crcech was attempting TO
seize an alleged shipment of whlskcy.
Tho amount OF bond was Axcd ~
$500 in each case. which was road
iiy furnished
mcssrS Harley ana Ecst have been
retained TO assist the solicitor in the
Prosecution. Tho outcome Of the af-
far wil bo awaited with much inter
ct.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-08-30

wisacky. Aug. ss.--Heavy rains
have fallen recently. but too late. to
improve the crops. except potatoes
end peas and that viii mean q short
crop In this section.
Cotton h opening prematurely and
- looks like nearly half the crop has
opened. Fodder pulling is over with.
and cotton ID being gathered and
olnned.
Ma c. ~. Smith sold q bale of
cotton yesterday at wisacky for II Ia
cents per pound. Farmers are
gloomy.
A number of persons from this
asighborhood went to the reunion In
Columbia.
Dr. N. Y. Afford is having a store
house built at wisacky and will soon
nave Il filed with goods.
Mr.. Edgar DesChamps lost his large
dwelling by fire. last Saturday after
aoon- Nothing was saved. but their
handsome piano. Mr.. DesChampg
vili rebuild soon.
Mr.. Clifton Ledinsham will leave
IN few days for Abbeville to attend
thc wedding OF his cousin. Mr.. Ar
thur Gatlin. to Miss Pauline Burris.
The relatives here Of Mr.. Bernie
ehsrer OF Bishopville are glad to
Know he will be at home Monday.
having spent very pleasant vacation
with his uncle. Mr.. w. c. Williams
OF summerton. who was alone. his
family spending the summer at Hen
dersonville.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-08-30
FOR SALE
A BROOKS COUNTY FARM

1000 acres-GoO acres in high
state OF cultivation, balance in high
grade pine timber land-red pebbly
soil with a stiff clay sub-soiI. ? acres
IN bearing pecans-one room two
story dwelling. plenty Of good tenant
houses; pure healthy water; located
within . - miles OF one Of the best
towns i'm south Georgia. This is a
bargain.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-08-30
MEETING AT BISHOPVILIIE.
Automobile Demonstration Party Has
Appreciative Audience There
Good Addresses Made.

Bishopville, Aug. 25.-The automo-
bile agricultural party. consisting Of
a. G. Smith Of the United States de-
partment of agriculture, DR.. Brad
ford Knapp of the United States farm
demonstration work, +. j. Watson.
South Carolina commissioner Of ag-
riculture. and Pro. Ira w. Williams.
arrived in town on time today and
repaired to the court house. which
was the appointed place for the meet
ing. and was there greeted by a very
large and acceptable audience. in fact,
one Of the largest audiences that have
ever attended an agricultural meet
ing Of any kind. and they showed that
they we're especially interested In the
work.
8. N. Welch, local farm demonstra-
ton agent. acted as chairman and In
a few words introduced Prof. Smith.
whose subject was the growing of
legume crops. Prof. Smith spoke at
some length of the advantages of
planting winter cover crops. as they
prevented erosion Of the soil, which
would be bare In the winter months.
Next DR.. Knapp was introduced by
his old school friend. w. A. Stuckey.
DR.. Knapp discussed farm conditions.
clearly outlining that the rural popu-
lation was decreasing because 1t has
not more desirable social. religious
and educational conditions. In a mas
terful way he pointed out the ways
whereby those can and should be bet
tered. Those present are unanimous
In their expressions Of approval Of
the practical means suggested to the
people.
Commissioner Watson spoke next.
He spoke on the cooperation of the
farmer. advising the farmers to raise
their own home products and thereby
avoid the necessity of buying 30 much
corn. hay and meat on the Western
markets. He pointed out by doing
this the people would not then be
using 90 much damaged meal. corn
and vegetables as IL the case at pres
ent. Commissioner Watson approved
Of the pure food law and, suggested
that all the people assist In the en-
forcement Of the same.
Pro. Ira w. williams was the last
speaker. He made a few remarks
explaining what had been accom-
plished in the last few years through
the farm demonstration work. The
party left at 3:10 p. m. for Harts-
Vile.
L. L. Baker. district agent for this
district. was present and met with
the party. Mr.. Baker has done good
work In his district In the interest
Of farming and his efforts can be
seen on all sides. Mr.. Baker will ac-
company the party while in his dis
trict and will show them the results
Of his labors.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-08-30

Woman has never been awarded
"a pilots license for operating an mir
ship. But womoa have always been
ahie to mako the mon ny.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-08-30

Among the students from South
carolina at the University OF Chi
cago this summer may be mentioned.
Henjain j. Browley. of sumter. who
Is doing graduate work I'm history
and English.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-08-30

Walking five To- ten miles "A day at
the age Of 10 Is regarded as normal
exercise by Louis Wlndmuller, who
is taking an active part I'm discussions
of the proposed charter OF New York
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-08-30

Luther .. Crapsc ana County Com
missioner Dan +. Padgott Of Hamp-
ton county have been arrested for
killing Manning *. Long, who at
tempted t. stop a fight between the
two men.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-08-30

Capt. 6. V. Boykin, Of the Couth
Carolina rifle team at Camp Perry
Won prize IN the national indni.
dual match.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-08-30
eouIII CORRESPONDENTS.
xor1cs TO coRNEsPoNprNrs.

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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-08-30

"A Kansas philosopher says there
is nothing worse that the possession
of too much money" oh, yes there
IS; the possession OF not enough.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-08-30

y medical magazine wants go
know why women outlye men" In
order 10 have the last word Dor-
haps.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-08-30

y. =. Clever was killed near Kill
Hans Richland countyA Saturday
'dght by. Lewis w. Eaiser. \The kill
Ing occurred in. Mr.. Ealse's ycrd.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-08-30
Reason to be- Glnd.
Florence Times.

Florence Times.
The United states department %
agriculture has every reason to con
iTratulate itself. " we have heard II
right. that Or. Wiley did not tell all
that ne knew.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-05-25
The Crowd Loves Color.

The crowd has the lust OF the eye
and of the ear-ths savage's love OF
gaudy color, the child's love OF sooth.
ing sound. 1t is fond OF fiaring flags
and blaring trumpets. Hence the rich
ccstumed professions of the Eliza.
bethan stage many years before the
use Of scenery. and hence In our own
day the success OF. pieces like '"rhe
Darling Of the Gods" and The Rose
OF the Rancho" Color, light and mu-
sic, artistically blended. will hold the
crowd better than the most absorbing
story. This is the reason for the
vogue of musical comedy. with it's
pretty girls and gaudy shifts of seen.
cry and lights and tricksy. tripping
melodies and dances.-Clayton Hamil.
ton in "The Theory Of the Theater."
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-05-25
REPATRIATED.
He HAD $4,000 IN CASH IN 1908;
NOW WORTH 100000.

My parents were originally Cana
dams from Essex County, Ontario. I
was born in Monroe County, Michigan.
from which place moved to Red Lake
Falls, Minnesota, where / farmed for
20 years. i sold my farm there In the
summer Of 1903 and In September Of
that year came to Canada with my
wife and eight children. l had about
$500 In cash, team of horses, a COW, q
few sheep and some chickens. I took
up quarter section of land near Jack
Fish Lake, Meota P. O., and later on
purchased for 100000 an adjoining
quarter section. / have now 48 head
of cattle, number OF horses, good
buildings and consider my holding is
worth at least 100000. My children
have raised from $500 to $500 worth
of garden truck each year since we
have been here. have never had
poor crop and have never had one
frosted. My wheat has averaged from
25 to 80 bushels per acre with one or
two years considerably more. My
oats have always yielded well up to so
bushels per acre and once or twice as
high as IS. My cattle have never been
stabbed in winter, and do not need It.
l consider that this country offers bet
ter opportunities for settlers than any
where / have ever been. | am sure
that almost any person can come hero
and buy land at say $500 per acre
and pay for 1t in one crop. My ex-
perience is that IL man farms his
land In the right way he is not likely
to have his crop frosted.
Most Of the settlers in my district
are Americans and Canadians and
know lots of them who came here with
little or no capital who are now do
ing well, but do not know of any who
have left through disappointment, or
becoming discouraged, have returned
to their former homes.
EUGENE JUBINvILLE.
There are many whose experience
Is similar to that of Mr.. Jubinville.
Secure Canadian Government litera-
ture from nearest Canadian Govern
ment Agent. and see for yourself.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-05-25

do we not? Jack, will you do two
things for me?"
"All of them but two"
when the Baroness Won Ritz in.
sists on her intention of leaving us
just at the height of all our happiness
Il want you to hand her to her car.
riage. In the second place. i may
need you again"
well. what would any one think OF
that!" said Jack cambridge.
never knew when these two left
us In the crowd. / never said good
by to Helena Won Ritz. did not
catch that last look of her eye. ] re-
member her as she stood there that
night, grave, sweet and sad.
/ turned to Elizabeth. There in the
crash of the reeds and brasses, the
rise and fall of the sweet and bitter
conversation all around us, was the
comedy and the tragedy of life.
Elizabeth" l said to her. ARE you
not ashamed?"
She looked me full in the eye. mol"
she said, and smiled.