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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-09-28
WAS A BLIND MANS SLAVE
Girl Who Led Him i'm Search Of
Friends Made TO Beg.

Norfolk. Va. Sept. 2i.--A story of
hardship and cruelty was told at po-
lice headquarters by Polly Kane, a
15-year-old girl. who left her home in
Alexandria, with her fathers consent.
To pilot blind man while he was
searching for rich relatives in Nor
folk
The rich relatives were not found
AID the girl says she was forced to
beg on the streets i'm cities ana towns
In Virginia and North Carolina, while
a sister OF the blind man kept watch
over her to prevent her from run
ming away.
The climax came Saturday after
noon when she was told to go into
the Norfolk Navy Yard. and because
she refused the blind man and his
sister fell upon her and beat her.
she ran to the police station and told
her story of mistreatment and abuse.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-09-28
RULES FOR GATHERING CORN
ho!s Must not Gather Corn Before
October fst and Must BE i'm by Oc-
tObcr 18th.

The following rules Tor the guild
ance Of the members Of the Boys
Corn club Of Sumter county in the
gathering of their corn this season
will prove Of interest
No corn must be gathered before
October 1st.
The report blanks must be filled
odt and sent in to the County Super
intendent Of Education by or before
October 18th.
The prizes will be awarded October
18th.
Each boy must bring in 20 ears
which he thinks are his best.
After hearing a lecture on seed Sc
lection he will then pick his ten best
ears as prize winners
We believe we will be able to take
each boy to the National Corn show
In Columbia. whether he wins in the
county contest or not.
If you haven't received the report
blanks or other necessary informa-
ton. write Immediately to Prof c. B.
Haddon, Clemson College.
(Signed) ]. Herbert Haynsworth.
County Superintendent of Education.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-09-28

they are More Needed than Immi-
grafton.

Washington. Sept. 25.-Rather
than immigration. the United States
needs laws TO improve the health OF
the country to furnish the workers re-
auired In the country's expanding in
dustries. asserted DIR. Charles w.
Stiles. OF the United states public
health service. In an address here to-
day before the fifteenth International
Congress on Hygiene and Demo
graphy. Better health conditions, he
said. would permit sufficient natural
increase Of the population to provide
for all needs.
Germany Is building up a greater
health reserve among it's workingmen
than any other country because of the
successful appliance of the principles
OF workingmen's insurance. declared
Dr. Frederick zahn. Munich, Ger
many. In an address tonight. The
foundation of very far-sighted So
cial policy. he said. must be based
moro on energy reserve than on mon
ey reserve. An investment in work.
tngmen's insurance. he said. "is a
preliminary necessity to securing an
increase I'm commercial productivity"
The declaration that 1t Is impossible
to rid a zone OF yellow fever and that
the disease In found now In the Pan
anna Canal Zone. made by DIR. Harold
seidilin. Of Liverpool. was denied by
DIR. A. J. Orenstein. of the sanitary de-
partment Of the Canal Zone. and by
several other American medical off,
GERS. Former Surgeon General Stern
berg and others expressed doubts as
TO the merits Of DR.. Seidilin's state
ment that there Is a specific parasite
OF yellow fever. DIR. Seidilin claimed
TO have discovered the hitherto un-
known parasite.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-09-28
NEwSIE TO SACRIFICE LEG.
Skin on Crippled Limb VIII Be
Used On Girls Burns.

Gary, Ind. Sept. 24.-Wiliam
Rugh. a newsboy. will allow the am
putation of his crippled left leg in a
few days 80 that its skin may be
grated on the body OF Miss Ethel
Smith. girl he has never seen.
Miss Smith has been confined to
bed for four weeks as a result of
severe burns. and the attending ply
sicians say that the only hope sof her
recovery Is TO graft enough skin on
her body to cover the wounds.
When Rugh was appealed to he
promptly consented to make the sac
rifice.
My leg Is no good to me the way
II Is because / have never been able
to stan on 1t since l was a child" ne
said. 'If 1t will save that poor girls
life she can have It,"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-09-28
WEEDS GIRL BROTHER wRoNGED
Woman for Five Years Thought
She was Conneli's Wife.

Boston. Sept. 24.-In atonement
for the wrong done by his brother.
John Conneli. with the approval Of
his parents. has married the woman
who for Ave years thought she was
the wife Of Matthew Connell, Jr., the
Lynn business man who recently
pleaded guilty to tho charge of big
amy and was fined In the Dorchester
court. Shc had married him as John
Hersing. travelling salesman, only
20 learn later that he was Conneil
and already had a wife and child.
She was married to the brother
yesterday by Henry Parker. justice Of
the peace. at the Town Hall In Saugue
Centre. Mr.. and Mrs. Matthew Con-
nv... ~. stood up with the couple.
II have married her." explained
John Connell. because l want to
atone for some of the wrong that has
been done her by a Connell. want
my brothers child to have the name
Conneli. for IL belongs to him. When
i heard Of the terrible charge OF big
amy against my brother came at
once To Maine. met her for the first
time. realized her worth and asked
her to become my wife,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-09-28
TO REARGUE PATTEN CASE
Solicitor General Files Brief of Cow
ernment's Side of Famous Got
ton Corner Indictment.

Washington, Sept. 24.-Solicitor
General Bullitt today filed with the
supreme court of the United States a
brief Of the governments forthcom-
ing reargument Of the Patten indict-
ment contending that d conspiracy to
run corner" in cotton on the New
York cotton exchange is a violation
of the Sherman antitrust law.
Briefs of the governments reargu-
ment Of the New Orleans-Alabama
rate case were filed by Attorney Gen
eral Wickersham and Assistant At
torney General Fowler.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-09-28
AUTOGRAPHS FOR WILSON.
Hig Collection Being Prepared for
Him by Theatrical People.

New York. Sept. 24.-What prom
ises to be the largest collection OF
theatrical autographs I'm the world is
now being made and will be present
cd To Governor Wilson by the newly
organized Wilson and Marshall The
atrjcal League.
The league has opened permanent
campaign headquarters in the Hotel
Cadillac. where the entire par,or
toor has been transformed into clab-
crate reception rooms and executive
offices.
\. ". Woods presented his check
Tor $1,000 To the finance committee.
one hundred and eight names have
been enrolled the first To sign being
Augustus Thomas
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-09-28
TO STUDY PELEGRA.
Meeting OF National Association to
Meet in Columbia October 3rd and


Dear Sir:
The Board of Regents and Medical
Officers of the State Hospital for the
Insane respectfully invite you to at
tend the meeting Of the National As
sociation for the Study of Pellagra to
be held at the State Hospital October
and 4. A copy of the preliminary
program, herewith enclosed, will
give you an idea of the scope of the
meeting, which promises to be Of
much scientific and practical value.
This subject, we are satisfied, is one
that deserves and demands your at
tention, since pellagra appears to be
the cause Of 40 to so per cent Of the
insanity in the female patients sent
to our hospital, and of nearly 30 per
cent Of the whole number Of ad-
missions. These facts alone call for
the combined efforts of members Of
the General Assembly, Of the State
Board Of Health and of all other Off
Gals in aiding the discovery of the
cause and of the means of prevention
OF this serious melady. Your person.
al interest in this meeting is most
earnestly solicited. We also further
request your cooperation in extend
ing this invitation to all others known
as interest in public health prob
lens.
Yours very respectfully,
+. II. Dominick,
President Board of Regents.
j. w. Babcock,
superintendent.
Judge ThOs E. Richardson has in
his office preliminary program Of
meeting. which he will be glad to
SLOW to any interested persons.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-09-28

IN tnc third primary i'm Marlboro
county the vote for Clerk Of Court
stood; Tom g. IIamcr 1127. Julian
MCLaurin 1l2G. In the second pri-
mary Iiamer led 10y three votes ON
the face of the returns. bat the EN-
ccutivc Committee declared II q tie
by vote Of nine t. five after a re-
count.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-09-28
Real Estate Transfers.

Mrs. Eva MCClam 10 Jas II. Moore.
interest In tracts OF 90 aud ~ acres
In county. $50
James Douglas Moore 10 Mrs Eva
McClam. interest in 81 acres In coun-
~. $50
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-09-28
He Was WOndrOus Wise.

once upon a time wise man
penned letter full Of confidential
statements, and at the end he wrote
this line, heavily underscored: Burn
this letter." Then, being a wise man.
he took his own advice and burned
the letter himself.-London Opinion
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-09-28

a marriage license has been grant
ed To- Leo Clark and Essic jefferson.
colored. of Sumter.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-09-28

Some men are so honest that they
take their wives money to pay their
debts.-Charleston News and Cour-
Ter.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-09-28
MICAH JENKINS OFFICE GONE
internal Revenue District, of south
and North Carolina Combined.

Washington, sept. 24.--An order
has been issued by President Taft
consolidating the internal revenue
district of south Carolina with the 4th
district of North Carolina. with head
quarters at Raleigh. The officer of
Major Micah Jenkins. collector Of in
tcrnal r"v"nu" FOR south Carolina. at
Columbia. thus disappears.
Truth Your view Of a question:
Columbia Record
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-16
FAIRFIELD,

The marriage Of Joseph Henry
Grousse to Adelaide May Burke WAS
solennized at A. NJ, Monday, at the
Immaculate Heart of Mary church
The ceremony was performed in the
presence of large number Of frien Is
and relatives of the bride and groom,
by Rev. Father Z. b. Decarie, pastor
of the church. The bride was a6ten4-
ed by Miss Leona Gousse, a sister OF
the groom and the groom WAS al
tended by Eli Burke of Waterville, an
uncle o. the bride. The bride Was
handsomely gowned in blue trayC !
ling suit and white hat Immediately
after the ceremony, Mr.. and Mrs
Gousse left for Boston, where they
will enjoy their honeymoon. The bridt
is the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Au
gustus s. Burke of ShaWmut, whore
she has a large circle of friends. She
attended the public schools and fol
the past three years has been CLERK
ing in her fathers store. The groom
is the son of Mr.. and Mrs. Charlie
Gousse OF this town. He attended the
public schools. Since then he has been
employed by the Fairfield Furnitur,
Co. and is now cIerkng in Lawr!
Brothers store. He is a member.
tie st. John the Baptist, Christophel
Columbus and knights of Columbus
Societies. A reception will DE held
Jan. -. at the home of the groom
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Charlie
Gousse, where the newly married
couple will make their home, during
the winter.
Harry Bates, who is living at the
National Home, is enjoying a shor
Through, at his home here.
Harvey Patterson has returned to
Skowhegan, where he is employed, af-
ter passing Sunday with his parents
Mr.. and Mis-. George Patterson.
Miss Minnie Gibson has completed
her duties in the telephone exchange
Rollin c. Clark has returned from
a business trip through Washington
county.
Miss Zildia Lane, one of the assist
ant teachers in the Lawrence High
school, has returned from Gardiner,
where she passed Sunday with her
parents.
Miss Caro- Chapman has returned to
Ershine Academy, after passing Sun
day with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
George Chapman.
II. T. Burns John Smith, William
Morrow, Collins Eaton and II. d.
Brophy returned. Monday morning, to
Skowhegan, where they ATE attending
court, after staying, Sunday, at their
homes here.
William Flood has commenced cut
ting his supply of ice
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Fleury are re-
ceiving congratulations upon the birth
of 2 SON
The NJ. Y B. Club met. Monday eve
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-16
Woman's Hospital Aid
Holds Annual Meeting.
Little Girl Freezes Hands on
Her Way 10 School.
Elyin Hanson OF Commercial House
Fractures Left Arm.

Belfast. Me-, Jan. 15.-(SpeeiaD.-
one OF the recent cold DAYS little Ella,
the 7-year-o!d daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. BENZ Coleord of Union street on
going to school. froze her hands 50
badly that doctor was called, Her
rings had to be filed of and it was
at first thought that ii would be nee
essay to amputate one of the hands
This however, is not considered nee
essary. although the child is. still SUI
fering greatly
At the annual meeting Of the Wom
ans Hospital Aid, held, on Friday
night, in the class room OF Waldo
County hospital, the following officers
were elected for the ensuing year;
President, Mrs. Samuel w Johnson;
vice presidents, Mrs. George II. Will
Hanson. Miss Anne v Field, Mrs. e.
a. Wilson: secretary, Mrs. e. l..
Brackett treasurer, Mrs j. r. Me
Keen; auditor. Mrs. Brackett; board
of managers. Miss Maude r. Mat
thews, Mrs. Essie Z. Carrie, Miss Mel
lie Hopkins, Mrs. +. s. Pitcher, Mrs.
Joseph Tyler Mrs q. c. -kilgore, Mrs.
Adelbert Millett, Mrs. o. s. Vickery,
Mrs Charles Fl. Walden and Mrs. II.
Fl. Johnson.
Elyin Hanson, proprietor of the
Commercial House, son of Mayor
Hanson, Slipped and fell down stairs,
Saturday night, and sustained a frae-
<ture of the left arm. He was taken
at once to the Waldo County hospital,
where the arm was set. He was able
to return to his home, Sunday night,
and is doing we'll.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-16

Skowhegan, Me-. Jan. I5.-fSpeeiaH
About 100 Of the wide circle Of rel
atives aud friends of Mr. and Mrs
Paul Laney of this town. gathered at
the home of William Laney on North
avenue. Monday evening, to Join in
celebrating the 59th wedding ami
versary of this active couple. This
house was a particularly appropriate
place for such an event as it has al
ready seen the celebration Of a 10th
and cath wedding anniversary, dur
ing the residence OF Mr.. and Mrs
Amherst Sponocd in il. Decorations OF
red. white and blue bunting and of
pinks lent a festive air TO the occa-
SIGN.
The program began with an old
fashioned supper for the compan5 =.
Music was furnished by an orchestra
Other music and readings We're given.
Mr. and Mrs. Laney were presented
with $50 in gold by their relatives and
with numerous useful aad prettJ
gifts Iy many friends. AS fitting eli
max to the program. the marriage of
Nj. and Mrs. Laney, which MAS sol
emnized in Canada. was blessed by
FIR. p. +. DesJardins pastor OF st.
Mary's church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-16

With the thermometer at 81 below,
Dellnore A. King, aged 81 farmer,
Of North Danville, VT. was found
frozen to death beside the road with
in q half-mile of his home, Sunday
morning. King was seen about 6
so'clock. Saturday night, walking from
st, Johnsbury to his home,%a distance
of about seven miles. He was carrying
suitcase which contained quanti-
ty of liquor. Selectman o. Fl. Stevens
was notified and after the body had
been viewed by DR.. c. T. Libbey and
George Bagley, overseer of the poor,
it was ordered removed 10 an under
taking room at St. Johnsbury. King
came to North Danville. last Seutem-
her. from Cabot and had been working
out for farmers in that section since.
He. occupied what is known as the
Ora, Drew farm. A widow and three
children, the oldest of whom is 121
survive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-16
Dyars Valley GRANGE.

Dyer's Valley Grange of North
Newcastle held an all-day meeting,
Friday. Jan. ~ At this time the of.
ficers for the ensuing year We're in
stalled by c. NJ. White of Bowdoin-
ham, deputy for Sagadahoc county
in very able and interesting man
ner, assisted by Mrs. Helen futile.
Music was furnished by Mrs. Ger
aldine Vannah at the piano A very
interesting talk for the good OF the
order by Mr. White followed, which
was much appreciated by all. This
was the second all-day meeting held
by this Grange, this winter. They
have proved such a success that il
was decided to hold another, the sec
ond Friday in February. AT that time
the new lecturer. Sister Jewett, prom
Uses a good program consisting of rec
itations, solos, topics for discussion
and an address by b. Walker MclSeen
of the state Grange.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-16

The most familiar thing in Show
hegan at present is the mumps. There
are over 100 cases throughout the
town. The school attendance has been
cut down nearly 80 per cent. in the
last few days.
There lis a barber war on i'm Skou-
hegan and meeting will be called 10
see II the matter can not be adjusted.
There Is one barber who has seen fit
10 be independent of the other SHAY
ers' and has reduced his prices to 10
cents per shave.
Samuel E. Tinkham has filed q ne
tltion in bankruptcy and the first
meeting of his creditors will be held.
Jan. o.
Mrs. Josephine S. Pierce of Reading.
Mass. is visiting relatives here. for
several days.
George Wyman has moved his fami-
~ from Athens and has leased the
Father A. o. Lacroix farm on the
Norridgewock road His family in
creases the pupils in the public schools
By seven members.
There was new feature in the SER
vices at the Bethany church, Sunday
evening, A song Someone is PRAY
ing for You" composed by Mrs. Dora
Sye was sung by Mrs Nye and her
sister, Miss Berdena frafton. The
refrain was sung by chorus Of chill
dren
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-16

ming, with Miss Mary Piper, at Tel
home on Western avenue.
E. p. Pratt Womens Relief Corps
No, Il, had its installation, Saturday
evening. Jan. 49, in q. \. r. hall. \
supper was served TO the members Of
the Post and their wives. also the
Corps members and husbands and
other guests. After doing ample jus
tee 70 the fine supper, they went te
the hall, where the officers were elect
ed for the ensuing year. They were
installed by Past Dept. Pres nj IS
Maude NJ. Merrick, assisted by Past
Dent. See. Mrs. Addie A. Merrill. as
conductor the officers performing
their work in a most efficient manner
The following are the new officers;
President. Mrs. Mabel Raeklirf; senior
vice president Mrs. Annie Jones' Jd-
Nor vice president, Mrs. Abbie \.
Written; chaplain, Mrs. Olive Say
4ge: treasurer. Mrs. Rose p. Holt;
secretary, Mrs. Maria F0gg; condue-
Tor. Mrs. Minnie 1. Barton; guard
Mrs. ella Rove: assistant conductor
Mrs. leila Thaycr; assistant guard
Mrs. Susie Ames; patriotic instructor
Nrs. lizzie T. Crawford; press cor
respondent. Miss Cora J.. Emery;
musician. Mrs Eva Blackstone; color
bearers. Mrs Bertha WYer, Mrs. May
Earney. Mrs. Ella Spencer and Mrs
Maud Wcllman After the officers
Vere installed. remarks We're made by
the visitors and a social hour was
passed, which was very much enjoyed
by all present.
The regular meeting of the Women
Relief Corps will he held, at 75j T.
NJ. Wednesday, Jan, Il. All members
are requested to be there promptly
An Interesting account Of heart
party" was sent the Journal but. as 1t
vas unsigned, we could not use It.
Anonymous communications are not
4sed by this paper. If you send an
TEN of any sort sign your name to it
Is a guarantee of good faith. The
name Of writer will not be used un-
less so STANDARDIZATION.
Mr. and Mrs. John Galliger of Madison
are the guests of Mr.. and Mrs Edward
Tozier Main street.
G. II. Barron. who is surveying for the
proposed Shawmut & Skowhegan Rail-
way, has returned from Lewiston, where
he passed Sunday at his home.
Charles BoOler was III AUGUSTA, MOL
day, on business.
Miss Emma Brown of Benton Station
has been engaged to teach in the Web
ster district, taking the place of Miss
Ruth Brophy, who was Obliged to resign
on account Of Illness.
The schools in the Grammer school
building began, Monday morning, after
being closed for week while the heat
ing apparatus was undergoing repairs,
On account of the bad storm some of
the school closed early. Monday after
noon,
ing the storm. Monday.
The Fairfield Journal Publishing Co. is
installing a linotype machine.
Mrs. +. c. Hooper, who has been III
with the mumps is now able to be out
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-16
WISCASS SET.

Mrs w. G. Hubbard was in Bath,
Friday.
Mrs Henry Rivers spent the day,
Thursday with friends in Damaris-
Gotta.
Mrs. Harry Fitch, who has been
visiting her parents, Mr.. ana Mrs.
SewaIl Dickinson since Christmas, re-
turned, Saturday. to her home in Chel-
sea, Mass.
Mrs. + II. Albee was in Damaris-
Gotta. Thursday. shopping.
Miss Ida Dickinson has gone to
Chelsea. Mass. for the remainder of
the winter.
E. Fred Albee drove to Boothbay
Harbor. Sunday
Miss S. e. Burgin has gone to Port
land and viii be at the Shedwood, the
remainder of the winter
r. II. r. Taylor entertained the Fire
Society at the Albee. Friday evening
The infant child CT Mr. and Mrs
Gilbert Towle died. last week, OF
pneumonia. little daughter Mary
is also seriously in.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-16
MADISON.
Deputy SheTiffs Make a
Seizure of Liquor.
MS. Ward Pleasantly Surprised
On His 69th Birthday.
Schools and Social Events Are Held
Up by the Storm.

Deputy Shcriffs e. r. Walker and
Harry Lessorc MADE a liquor raid,
sunday afternoon. at the residence of
Joe DeAnnis and Mrs. Laford on Mill
street. They seized glass jar con-
tanning two quarts of whiskey At
the hearing. Monday morning, Dean
mis- claimed that while he had three
gallons come last week. it was for
his personal consumption, and that
he had taken care of all except what
the officers found Sunday. The case
was appealed and hPAnnis furnished
bonds for appearance.
Fred Barron. who has charge of a
lumber camp 1t Meore's Siding, came
home. Saturday. for Il brief visit with
his family in Arson.
NJ. :. Ward was given very pleas
ant surprise. Saturday evening. ut his
residence on Heald street, by a COM
pany of - ueighbors and relatives,
the occasion being his 69th birthday.
The company came III body. about
S O'Clock, taking their host complete
~ ty surprise. An original poem APP
prorriate 10 the occasion, was read
by one of tie guests, and the eve
ming was passed in very informal
social way. This was also the natal
day of Mr.. Wards Oldest son, For
rest l. Ward. who was present, and
both. Mr.. Ward and his son were
given a,postal card shower. Refresh
mcnts were served. and the quests
departed al a late hour. after a most
enjoyable evening.
Rev. c. 4. Brooks viii go to Me
chanic Falls, this week, 70 assist in
a series of special evangelistic ser
vices being held in the Methodist
church.
Mil Worrell, who is at the head OF
the Maine Conference Deaconness
Home in Portland, will speak = the
Methodist church. next Sunday morn
ing and evening. in the interests OF
the work.
But one session of the public schools
was held Monday, owing to the
storm, and the meeting OF the Soro-
sis Club, which was to have beer
held at the residence of Mrs. w. II
Kennison was postponed, for one
week