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Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1912-09-06

In politics the malodorous trial
of the Standard Oil company is he
trial of the serpent. In the palmy
DAYS of its power. now happily
passing, it bought legislators like
cattle and had on its rayrole rep
resentatives, senators and even
Judges. 1t ruled like an oligarch
OF the Middle Ages and in those
cynical days its cOrrupting influence
was taken as a matter of course.
But the time came few years ago
when the brand of STANDARD Oil
was sufficient to send public man
into political oblivion as in the
case of Foraker, On Ohio, and Baily,
of Texas, who goes into retirement
this year.
The present controversy in
which Senator Penrose and Col.
Roosevelt are involved illustrates
the change that has come over the
national conscience within the past
20 years. Then the proof that a
senator had financial dealings with
the Standard Oil would have been
greeted with a general laugh of
indifference. Now it makes him
fight for his very political exist
ence. 1t is a healthful and en-
couraging sign of the times.
The present controversy, precipi-
tated by the split in the Republi-
can party, makes very interesting
reading for the independent voter
and throws vivid light upon the
inner working of American poll
tics
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1912-09-06
OBITUARY.

In memory Oh our dear mOtney
Furry Jane Laswell, who departed
this life, on August 10th. 1912 at
the hour of midnight. She was
born on May 18th I843. and was
the daughter of Mary and Wallace
Clark, who it is claimed was a
decendent Of George Rogers Clark.
She is supposed to be the last
member of the family, of several
brothers and sisters. She was
married on Dec. 2eth 1855, to
David LaSwsll, who lived 81 years
after this marriage asd was ever a
devoted companion through all
those years. =, "Uncle Dave and
aunt Furry" as they were known
were ever ready to lend helping
hand to those in distress, or other
wise, and we feel that the man
many kindnesses done by them
, will dwell long in memories OF
who knew item. To this couple
were born thirteen children, eleven
who are living yet, four SONS and
seven daughters, one son (Olivsr
PrestOn) died at the age of II
years, on the day of his death
another having died in infancy.
The living are Wallace Jerry, DR..
w. D. and Jack NJ. Laswell. Mrs.
Will Adams (who resides at Jeaks
Okla. } Mrs. B. 6. Mullins, Mrs.
l. A. Chasteen, Mrs. Wilmer
Chestnut. Mrs. Geo. Evans, Mrs
Henry Smith and Mrs. Fife Bal
lard. all were with her when the
eud came. She had been in bed nine
weeks with complication o
diseases which mad been dragging
her down for several years. Sh'
had for many years been an active
: member of the baptist church.
There are about foI ty two grand
children and several great CRANE
children, besides a host of Othe
relatives and friends to mourn hel
death, which seemed to effect tn,
whole community. After shor
but impressive funeral service con
Quoted by Rev. Billy Chasteen, sh
was laid to rest in the family
burrying ground, beside her hus
band, who proceeded her tn TIL
grave, one year and eight month
ago, all we can say to the grie
stricken ones, is to seek that sal
Walton, which leads to life eterna
where We can meet with, all gu
loved ones to part no more Their
is a world of comfort in this or
thought and to her memory l Cal
find nothing more appropriate
than this little hymn.
Years ago when but child, singin,
songs was mothers joy.
When my father dear would
leave us there SO lone.
I can hear her voice so sweet, a
she'd sing, when shall W
[ can ne'er forget my mother
though he's gone.
(Chorus)
MY dear mother she was trr
to her children and her home
She was ever tender kind ant
loved us all.
l praise God for her sweet name.
She was ever jsst the same.
1 can ne'sr forget my mothe1
though she's gone.
Father he was good and kind.
Oft he told US we would find 10
another that would share
our ills and woes.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1912-09-06

Execution of the Colouel's an
nounced plan to smoke out
Woodrow Wilson" has been de-
ferred to give the Colonel chance
to stamp out the fire built under
bin by Mr.. Penrose.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1912-09-06

The PrnpFessiveso of the Eleventh
district o. ,anized. ]. c. Bird OF
Whitley county, was elected
chairman; Sherman Spears secre-
taD; ]. V. Rowlett, treasurer.
Every county in district except two
were represented.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1912-09-06

Diarrhoea is always more or less
prevalent during September. Be
prepared for it. Chamberlain 8
Collie. Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy iss prompt and effectual.
1t can always be depended upon
and is pleasant to take. For sale
by Chas. c. Davis.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1912-09-06

1t seems that the standard Oil
people were supplying free axle
grease for the Republican band
wagon, In the 1904 campaign.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1912-09-06

Parcels post will be established
Jan. Ist 1913. This is beginning
OF the cutting Of the claims of the
rapacious express companies,
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1912-09-06
Pr o g r a m


The Execution Board the meet
with the Livingston Baptist Church. Livingston KY carry
the following Meeting will be called chairman
at 130 pm.
SATURDAY. SEPTEMBER 20. 1912.
devotional exercises conducted by Rev. T. c. Duke
Rev. Fortner.
2-Rol call and report of churches.
awhat meant by alien immersion: why do Bap
Rev. A. Pike
Rev. S. G,,Och
Rev. r. c. Duke,
1.-The scrpura method of dealing with nonaendng church
members. Rev. Dan Phelps,
Rev. c. COrmcal
Jas. Barnes,
Rev. Jas Cummius.
6-Sermon 80 pm. by Rev. L. S. Gooch.
SUNDAY. SEPTEMBER 3OTn
$50 am.-Sngng and conference pastors laymen
900 Discussion: The best heresy and
Aeretc to espOuse the truth. Rev. Moberly.
Rev. Samms
Rev. Dan Phelps,
Rev. Geo ChildreSs.
1O3Oa 'The Supper Lord by c.
1900 m.-Adournment for dinner.
l3O training Sunday School
officers and teachers. The importance of their
efficiency Lee Reynolds
Mrs Georgia Mcclure
Rev. c. K. Carmical
! Rev. A !. Pike.
! Rev. SammS.
300 pm Singing, general talks, adjournment
All churches urged send messengers defray
expenses
Executive Board : y + S 5H59
S. B. MCCLURE Sec. and Treas.
R. L. SMITH. Chairman.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1912-09-06

When a man tells you he is
thinking it over that means he has
decided not to do it.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1912-09-06
VOTE FOR
n. n. S EAVY
Candidate from 18th District
For Congress
PROGRES PARTY
TIC K E Il
THE MEN WHO SUCCEED

as he., of large Enterprises are
men of great energy. Success. to.
day demands ] ealth TO all is to
fail. It's utter folly for a man to
endure a weak, run down. half
alive conditionwhen Electric Bit =
rers will put him right on his feet
in short order. "Four bottles did
me more real good thaa any othe
medicine + ever took" writes Chas
B. Allen, Svlvania, Ga. AFTER
wears of suffering with rheumatism
liver troubles, stomach disorders.
and deranged kidnes, am again.
thanks to Electric Bitters. sound
and WE'LL" Try them. Only so
cents at Chas. Z. Davis.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1912-09-06

Bees have been quite destruc-
tive to the grape crop this season.
Gull Mcclure got quite "woozy"
from eating honey, made from ca
iawba grapes a few days since.
When the neighbors heard of it
they overrun Gull with requests
and orders for some of the same
kind of honey. One party waeted
ten paunds.enough for week.
jag.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1912-09-06

List OF candidates now in the
field at work for the piano given
away by b. q. Anderson & Son.
There should be one hundred
or more by next week. The list
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-03-09
BLEASE GIVES HAMPTON GO-BY.
Ira Is. Jones will Speak There To-
day-Bleasc. After Accepting De-
clincS.

Columbia. March 5.-The Hon.
Ira B. Jones, candidate for Governor
OF South Carolina, went to Hampton
today where tomorrow he will speak
at the dedication of the new school
building. Governor Blease dd not go
and it was announced from his office
that he would not go. 1t had been
expected that the two candidates
would speak and that politics would
be touched upon, the meeting being
virtually the opening of the cam
paign.
Governor Blease stated that he had
accepted no binding invitation to go
to Hampton, and he thought the peo-
pie would excuse him.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-03-09
EVANSVILLE BANKS IN coon
SHAPE.
Fertilizer Season Opens up-Ship-
mcnts not as Heavy as Usual
Cotton Seed Market.

Mayesville, March 4.-The state.
ment just issued by the Bank OF
Mayesville shows that institutions tc
be in its usual good condition. There
are on deposit by individuals SAB
62O.75, savings edposits $4,000. loans
and discount $133,176.5S. This bank
has capital stock of $4,000 and a
surplus fund of $4,000. r. Man
ming Of Sumter is president and c.
e. MayeS is cashier.
The fertilizer season has finally
opened up here. Quite a lot is being
hauled out to the farms but there is
nothing like the quantity that is
usually being hauled at this time OF
year. Many Of the farmers have not
bought yet. 1t is not thought that p
very great quantity of fertilizers will
be used this season.
The cotton seed market has been
active this winter although there has
not been as much sold as heretofore
The low prices probably had some
thing to do with the smaller quantity
sold. The Buckeye Cotton Oil COM
pany. Augusta, Ca, through its
agent, j. r. Mayes, has shipped
thirty carloads of seed from this
point so far this season. This con-
Germ has bought the bulk of the seed
offered for sale.
The Presbyterians have just closed
series Of services, conducted by
Kew. Hammond of the Mt. Zion
church. The services were we'll at
tended and the congregations were
delighted with the impressive ser
mons Of Mr.. Hammand
Mr.. r. j. Mayes, Jr., has gone to
Charleston to consult an eye special
ist.
Miss June Nettles of Sumter spent
the weekend with Miss Fannie At
kins.
Mrs. Minnie Chandler is on a visit
to relatives in Yorkville.
Mr.. G. f. Hancock of Charleston is
in town visiting friends today.
Miss Eta Hearon of Bishopvjlle is
visiting her sister, Mrs. G. G.. Griffin.
Mr.. w. b. Chandler of Columbia
was in town on Saturday.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-03-09
MUCH MOVING GOING ON.
Number of Changes Being Made I'm
business Establishments.

Quite a number of changes are be-
ing made this week in various bust
ness esta adjustments.
Owing to the fact that the work
OF tearing down the old building on
the corner Of Main and Liberty streets
the Sumter Hardware store has NOV
ed to The Manning. Rowland and
Shore building formerly occupied by
Geo. ID. Shore and Bro, as an office
and warehouse. This firm will move
from thees quarters on Main street to
a building on West Liberty street next
to Hardy and Company's office. Nc
Cormacks Jewelry Store today moved
to the building next to the Star Res
taurant. formerly occupied by Chris
topher Gazes. who will in turn move
across the street into one of the
Tourney stores.
The building formerly occupied by
EverybOdy's store has been emptied
Of occupants and a number Of chang
es are being made in the structure to
fit it for occupancy by the d. j. Chan
dler Clothing Co., which will move
from its present quarters into their
new building as soon as it is ready for
occupancy The building now occu-
pied by the Chandler Clothing Com
pany will be turned over to the Bank
Of Sumter which will have it remod-
eled for use as banking offices.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-03-09
KEEP THE KIDNEYS WELL.
Health is Worth Saving, and Some
Sumter People Know How TO Save
Ii.

Many Sumter people take their
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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-03-09
The Community Spirit.
! am the community spirit.

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In me is seen the composite of the
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Through me is found the express
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From me the world gets its impress
sions Of my community.
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can he of the higher type if more
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Town Development
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-03-09

children are much more likely to
contract the contagious diseases when
they have colds. Whooping cough,
dlptheria, scarlet fever and consump-
ton are diseases that are often con-
tracted when the child has a cold.
That is why all medical authorities
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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-03-09
CHAOS IN CHINA,
CITY LEFT IN STATE OF DESC.
LATION.
yuan Shi kai on the Alcrt-Prcmier-
President Plays Various Factions
Against Each Other. Striving 10
Prevent Disorder

Peking, March 5.-An American
missionary doctor who arrived here
from the district below Pao Ting Fu
which has been the centre of disturb
ances for several days says Pao Ting
t'u is in state Of desolation. Eyerv-
where buildings had been burned and
shops looted. The disturbances last
ed three days and the damage prob
ably is more extensive than at Pc
king or Tien Tsin
From Pao Ting Flu the American
doctor came to Peking by train. hav-
ing left secretly. A few foreigners
and Chinese officials accompanied him.
Most Of the missionaries remain in
Pao Ting Flu, including the women.
They have been of great service in
attending the wounded. SO far as
could be learned, no missionaries or
foreigners suffered injuries
Below Pao Ting Flu the railway is
entirely in the hands of the mutineers,
who compel railway men TO move the
trains.
The mutinous soldiers, before they
began their rioting, proclaimed three
orders
First, that foreigners shouldn't be
interfered with; second, that there
should be no killing; third, that there
should be no burning. They OBJ
served only the first order however.
Not many persons were killed, but
fires We're started everywhere. When
looting was completed, the mutineers
proceedd south, seeking other towns
and injecting other garrisons with the
spirit Of rebellion.
The commander of the British
troops at Feng Tai has received re-
ports that the muntineers who were
driven off Sunday have been rein
forced and are moving down the rail-
way. The Inniskilln Fusiliers. who
are guarding that section, are there
fore being shifted to advantageous
positions.
1t is reliably reported that Yuan
Shi Kai has brought into Peking a
new bodyguard from his home pro-
vince Of Honan. He shifts his troops
about Peking almost daily, one day
giving the old style troops command.
and the next OBTAINING them in bar
racks and leaving the police and
gendarmes in control. The police are
mostly Manchus and the Manchu regi-
ments are proving more loyal than
the others. The imperial guard on
the night of the outbreak mounted n
machine gun behind the burning
gate and prevented mutineers from
entering the imperial city and pro-
ceeding towards the Forbidden City.
Reasons for the mutiny are still
cause Of speculation. 1t is believed
the soldiers were melted by the pros
pect of being dsbanded. being re-
quired to cut their queues and be-
cause of loss Of faith in Yuan Shi
kai, and there was also a certain
section feeling against the Southern
ers. The strange form the rebel
lion took shows fatal ignorance and
lack of discipline. Many of the low
er classes do not know the meaning
of the republican flag, which is float
ing everywhere instead of the dragon.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-03-09

News was received here Monday
night of a wreck ON the Northwest
crn railroad at Dalzcll The pas
scngcr train with its dozen passcng-
crs w1s delayed lay the wreck from
four o'clock until about eleven o'clock
that night. Several Of the passcng-
crs, however. were fortunate enough
To- secure passage To- town I'm auto
mobile which left Dal2cll late i'm the
afternoon.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-03-09
RURAL POLICEMEN SELECTED
saw Newman. Alex Norris. and G. NJ.
Young to Serve as Rural Police
IN n--Nany Applications.

The County Board Of Commission
ers met in their regular monthly sas-
sion Tuesday and at once proceeded
to business. All Of the members of
the board We're present. Various
matters were taken up and attended
to before the board adjourned for
dinner, the chief Of which was the
election of Sam Newman. c. NJ.
Young and Alex Norris as rural no.
lIcemen in accordance with the terms
OF the recent rural police Act for this
county, passed at the recent session
of the General Assembly.
There were quite a number of an
plicants for the three positions. but
the three men elected were all chosen
on the first ballot.
In accordance with the terms ~
the Act the names Of these three men
Will be forwarded to Governor Blease
with the recommendation that they
serve as rural policemen in this coun-
ty for the term Of two years. Unless
ne refuses to appoint them, as he
VIII have to do under the terms of
the act. these men will in short time
be appointed rural policemen. They
Will have 10 equip themselves with
horses, and other necessary parapher-
MALTA upon their appointment.
The names of those applying for the
positions Of rural policemen were:
Nj. X Jackson, j. ]. Geddings, Alfred
Owens, I. T. Davis, c. NJ. Young. II. B.
Boykin, j. j. Team. ]. r. Bracey. w.
l.. Dunlap, ]. f. Gillis, w. H. Brown,
Alex Norris, p. F. Mellette, Riley ].
Bradley, II. o. Player, Geo. G.. Fox,
Chas l. Britton, w. ]. Mccoy, A. M.
Bateman, A. K. Grooms, Sam New
man, Blanding r. DuRant, P. II. Mel
lette.
! Sam Newman was given that terri
tory to patrol between the Atlantic
Coast Line Railroad line from Sumter
to Wedgefeld to the Atlantic Coast
Line Railroad line running from Sum-
Ter to Brogdon station: c. NJ. Young
was given that portion between the
Atlantic Coast Line railroad line run
ming from Sumter to Brogdon station
to the Atlantic Coast Line track rum
ming from Sumter TO Oswego. Alex
Norris was given the rest of the ter
ritory in the county.
These territories were made for the
time being, but are subject to change
at any time that the board Of COM
missioners sees fit to direct
r. ID. Cooper and S. ]. Brown Pc
titioned for ExConfederate pensions.
Their petitions were granted. The
/ petition of u. Fl. Boykin was deferred
for action until the next meeting Of
/ the board.
! The county attorney was instructed
to draw up contracts between the
county and L. 1. Parrott. ]. c. Daw-
| kins. a. ]. Jones, w. A. Green and
others for the right of way for ditch
from Holidays Saw .ah to the near
est outlet the land for the ditch to
he given to the county in perpetuity
and the property owners to keep up
the ditch in proper condition for
drainage. One half of the cost of the
construction Of the ditch is to be paid
! by the county and the other half by
the property owners, according to the
amount Of good done by the drainage
and the area OF land belonging to
each property owner The ditch
is to be dug under specifications
furnished by Joseph Palmer, c. f.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-03-09
DRUG ON THE MARKET.
Old State Dispcnsary Building Still
Property Of State.

Columbia. March 4.--The old State
dispensary building. on West Gervais
street had been advertised for sale
today. but there We're no bidders. The
upset price is 100000. as fixed by
the sinking fund commission. The
building is situated on a four-acre lot
and Is considered valuable property,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-03-09

Many sufferers from rheumatism
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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-03-09

President Taft and to the civil service
commission. He denied having neg
lected his office for politics.
Senator BristOws resolution was
referred to the committee on contin-
gent expenses, which will consider tho
cost Of such an inquiry.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-03-09

Nou judge a mau not by what he
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Chambcrlaiu's Cough Remedy judg-
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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-03-09

Speaking Of the fight for the prcsi-
dental nomination. Col Roosevelt
says: II am stripped to the buff" Ur
must realize that hr is i'm some sort
OF skin game. Wilmington star
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-03-09

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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-03-09
lEllrs "elol ANGEL"
srEEL TRUST BACK.
ING ROOSEVELT MOVEMENT.

Publisher nunscy also Strong Sup
porter OF "True Progressive
Leader. Making Roosevelt Commit
tee "weli Heelcd." Financially
aud Otherwise, Declares Statement
from Taft adquarters-"Framc
mp" Alleged To Offset Charge
Rooscvelts Main support Coming
from Interests.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-03-09

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