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The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-02-08

those times, and said that / ought "a
have an operation. I would not listen to
that, and when a friend Of my husbands
told him about Lydia E. Pinkham's Veg
etable Compound and what it had don,
for his wife, / was willing to take It
Now I look the picture Of health and feel
like 1t, too. / can do all my own house
work, work in the garden and entertain
company and enjoy them, and can walk
as far as any ordinary woman, any day
in the week. wish I could talk to every
suffering woman and girl, and tell them
what Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound has done for me."-MrA
DEMA BETHUNE, Sikeston, Mo.
Remember, the remedy which did this
was Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound.
1t has helped thousands of women who
have been troubled with displacements,
inflammation, liberation, tumors, irreg.
ularities, periodic pains, backache, tina,
bearing down feeling, indigestion, and
nervous prostration, after all other means
have failed. Why don't you try it2
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-02-08
CHAPTER XIII.
AT THE THEATER-FRANCAIS.

left Mile. de Launay al the Tuil-
cries, promising to call at 8 o'clock for
the papers,, and returned to the Rue
des Saints Peres In 20 very happy
frame Of mind. Why Mile. Dacour had
chosen to ignore me was a problem
which I tried In vain to solve. and pre-
occupied with this mystery, / pushed
my way through the crowd without
seeing 1t. Jacques had dinner await
ing my return, and after changing my
clothes, which had been sadly be-
spattered in the passage Of the Rue
st. Honore. ! fastened to appease my
hunger. When I was once more alone
before h fire with a bottle of wine
at my elbow, I turned again to the So
luton Of the problem. But In all those
sweet perpssxities of wOman's nature
! vas the merest novice-though I have
since grown wiser by dint of much
careful study-and I puzzled my head
to no purpose. Twilight came while
/ sat there musing, and jacques en-
tered with the candles.
HAS monsieur decided where he will
spend the evening? ?" he asked.
why, no." I said. IT have an IN
gagement at 8 o'clock, but twill keep
me no longer than half an hour.
Permit mt to remind monsieur that
M. lie Due has always places reserved
at the Opera and the Coincide. and
that these are at monsieur's service
"A thousand thanks, Jacques, for
your thoughtfulness!" I cried. "And
what is the program for this EVENING""
1.-The Opera will be closed, al a new
piece is In preparation there. bat al
the Coincide wiii BE- produced NJ. Vol
taare's tragedy O< Oedlpe.' which haa
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Continued Next Weekly
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Carrie-You say your new neigh
boris clothesline shows 10 white vests,
and you wonder what his occupation is.
It's a cinch, Carrie. He's a bartender.
James Wv don't know where
you can get a secondhand church, but
we know a person who has a second
hand furnace for sale, II that will help
you any. We know another who has
a wringer.
buckwheat cak on your disc talking
machine?
D. r. R.-Yes, we favor patronizing
home industries. We buy all Of our
stamped envelopes from the home gov
eminent.
Constant Reader-We know Of nc
cure for the habit Of wearing ear
muffs.
H. B. D.-No. we never knew a one
armed s~tenographer. but we did once
know a one legged clog dancer.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-02-08
Esther Was Alarmed.

Esther, a five-year-old daughter OF
North side parents. heard much about
the dangers of diphtheria, and was
eager to observe every ~precaution to
keep from coming into contact with
It, that she and hor two brothers
might not "catch it."
One day she insisted on going to
the grocery or the corner to spend
her penny, and was warned by her
mother not to stop and play with any
children she might meet on the way.
After having been gone only a few
minutes. she rushed into the house
much excited. exclaiming as she en-
tered:
Mamma. you must keep 'ose boys
away from Mr.. AS house, cause they
have diphtheria and have a sign
up"
Her mother said: rs that so? What
does the sign say?"
1T says for SALE" said Esther
indianapolis News.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-02-08
EMBARRASSING MOMENTS.

When the collect" telegram comes
IND there isn't a cen in the house.
When the intended calls suddenly
and the fair ones hair is all upstairs
on the dresser.
When you take q rich uncle into a
thirst garage for a glass Of seltzer and
the bartender calls you by your first
name and asks you how long you have
been on the water wagon.
When the groom suddenly remem-
bers that he left the ring at home in
his other vest pocket.
When the bride first finds out tina
the groom has been telling her en-
larged stories about his salary.
When a person gets a sudden invi-
tation to attend a theater party after
having garlic salad or boiled onions
for dinner.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-02-08
THE CARELESS GROCER
eIundered, and Great Good Came of II

A careless grocer left the wrong
package at a Michigan home one day
and thereby brought a great blessing
70 the household.
Two years ago l was a sufferer from
stomach troubles, SO acute that the
effort to digest ordinary food gave me
great pain, and brought on a condition
OF such extreme that I
could not be left alone. | thought l
should certainly become insane. | was
70 reduced in flesh that | was little bet
ter than a living skeleton. The doc
tors rallied to give me relief and I de-
SPARED Of recovery.
"One day u groceryman left a
package of Grape-Nuts food by mis-
take, 80 l tried some for dinner. l was
surprised to find that it satisfied my
appetite and gave me no distress what
ever. The next meal l ate Of it again,
and to be brief, ! have lived for the
past year almost exclusively on Grape
Nuts. 1t has proved to be a most
healthful and appetizing food, per-
2ectly adapted to the requirements of
my system.
"Grape-Nuts il not only easily di.
gested and assimilated, but / find that
since I have been using 1t j am able
to eat anything else my appetite fam
cies, without trouble from indiges-
ton. The stomach trouble and ner-
vousness have left me, ! have regain
ed my plumpness and my views Of
life are no longer Respondent and
gloomy.
"Other members of my family, espe-
cially my husband, (whose old enemy,
the heartburn has been vanquished)
have also derived great benefit from
the use of Grape-Nuts food and we
think no morning meal complete with
out It," Name given by Postum Co.,
Battle Greek, Mich.
There's q reason" and 1t is ex-
planned in tie little book, "The Road
to Weilville." in pkgK.
Ever read .ke above letterf A new
one spears fTOm time Ia time. They
arc genuine true, and full Of Auuaa
eaterost.
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On q Main Road.

Pottelton drew up at the side of the
road and accosted a man sitting on
top Of a load of hay.
II say. colonel" said he, "are we on
the right road to Claypool Junction."
"Ya-as," said the farmer.
"How's the road. pretty good?"
asked PottletOn.
Fine" said the farmer. We've
been 20 years wearin' them ruts
through."-Harper's Weekly.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-02-08
seven YEARS
OF MISERY
How Mrs. Bethune was Re.
stored to Health by Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegeta-
bic Compound.
Sikeston, Mo. "For seven years I
suffered everything. / was in bed for

four or five days at .
time every month,
and 50 weak / could
hardly walk. ] had
cramps, back ache
and headache, and
was 30 v and
weak that I dreaded
to see anyone O,
have anyone move In
the room. The doc.
tors gave me medi.
cipo IN oo1a ma "A
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-02-08

Seattle Is grading it's steep hills The
work Is done by hydraulic sluicing. The
present plan calls for the removal Of
$4,000 900 cubic yards Of material.
made III the United States costs $1,000.
900 q year.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-02-08

DR.. Piers Pleasant Pellets cure con.
stipation. Constipation is the cause Ct
many diseG ,e;. Cure the cause and you
cure the disease. Easy to take.
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Mrs. Wfnslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums, reduces inhamnar
ton, allays pain. cures wind collie, CSC a bottle
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-02-08

All the worlds a stage, and all the
men and women are merely kickers.
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In planning for the future don't
overlook the present.
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I'm sorry, dear" replied Stoutly,
"but there are some things that are
beyond my reach ."-Harper's Weekly.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-02-08

An interruption.
Gerald-With that end in view
Geraidine-Stop looking at my feet.
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Eventually every woman discovers
that her mirror isn't what it once
was.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-02-08

PILES CURED IN @ TO IA DAYS
Your druggist Will refund money If PAZO ONT
NENT fails to cure any, case of Itching, Blind,
Bleeding or Protruding Piles in Q TO II days. GOc.
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ExnIained.

"Heigho!" sighed Mrs. Stoutly. "You
used to sit with your arm around my
waist, John, but you never do it any
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-02-08
IF YOU ARE A TRlFLE SENSITIVE

About the size of your shoes, you can wear
size smaller by shaking Aliens Foot-Ease, the
a~ntiseptic powder, into them. Just the thingfo,
Dancing Parties and for Breaking in New Shoes
Gives instan mt relief to Corns and Bunions. Sam.
pie FREE. Address Allen s. olmsted. Leroy MY.
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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-06-19
DETECTIVE BAUGHN SUED.
Georgian Demands Damages of Man
who Figured I'm Beach Case.

Atlanta, Ga, June 10.-M. :.
Baughn. a detective who secured the
evidence against Frederick O. Beach,
the New York millionaire, charged by
the Aiken, s. c., authorities with cut
ting his wife's throat, was defendant
in a $4,000 damage suit in Judge G..
l.. Bells court today. The plaintiff is
s. M. Il. Pearson. who charges that
he was falsely arrested by Baughn in
1910 and branded as "highwayman
and footpad."
Pearson admitted on the stand he
was employed at the time by j. b.
Frost, to follow Baughn and report on
what he did and to whom he talked
The case was continued.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-06-19
CLAWS MUST PAY EXPENSES.
Echo of Famous Ballingcr-Pincll0t
Controversy Heard I'm Ruling by
Treasury Department.

Washington. June 12.-An echo of
the famous Ballnger- Pinchot con-
troversy was heard In the treasury
department today. when Comptroller
Tracewell decided that Louis r..
CLAWS must pay the expenses of the
trip he made across the continent to
present his charges against Secretary
Ballinger To President Taft. which
resulted in CLAWS own dismissal from
the land office. The trip from Spo-
kane. WASH. to Beverly. Mass. and
return in 1909 cost $322. including
s55 for typewriting CLAWS lac page
report to the president.
The comptroller of the treasury
held that CLAWS made the trip of
his own accord and was not under or
ders of his official superiors.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-06-19
LARGE PEACH DEAL EVER
MADE IN THE SOUTH.
toscd by the Berckmans i'm Augusta
1t will be About 100 Cars-Deal
is Remarkable i'm That Orchard is
the Development of What was n
Snort Tibc Ago "A Very Ordinary
Piece O' Land-Shipmcnts Start
Next Week.

Augusta, June l2.-What is very
probably the largest individual deal
IN fruit ever made in this section;
one of the largest in the whole peach
peit, is that just concluded by the
Berckman Brothers, wherein they
have sold TO a Newark, y. j., firm
thelr entire crop of peaches of 1912
as 1t stands in their orchard at May
Held. The price agreed upon was a
guarantee of SIS, 1000, with a probable
ity Of total of 100000, if the ship
ments go to the maximum limit ex-
pected Of them.
The price paid for the Berckman's
crop from the Mayfeld orchards is
somewhat above that prevailing for
the average peach offerings through
out the belt, which is said to be due
to the fact that the Berckman's meth
Cd of growing peaches has developed
an exceptionally high quality product;
that they not only keep better in stor-
age during the shipping period, but
that there is greater demand for
them on the open market than any
other variety coming from this sec
ton Of the South.
The Mayfield orchards are report
ed in exceptionally good condition at
this time, with the outlook for a
bumper yield"
The first shipment will go out here
in carload lots and after that time
shipping will be continuous. The ac-
reage Of their orchard has been dou-
bled the past season and within two
or three years there will be notable
increase in the shipments they will
make. This year they will ship up
wards of 100 carloads and while their
sale guarantees them fully $4,000 for
their crop, provisions of the sale con-
tract may result in an additional
$4,000 for the crop, making the to-
tai 100000.
The record made by the Messrs.
Berkman, in this case is remarkable
in the extreme and from an ordinary
middle Georgia plantation they have
made ore Of the most valuable tracts
Of land in the South as the tabled pro-
ducts of sunny California.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-06-19

After = friShfui coughing spell
man in Neenah. Wis. felt terrible
pains i'm his side and his doctor found
two ribs had been broken What
agony DR. Kings New discovery
would have saved him \ few tea
spoontuIs ends late cough. while
persistent use routs obstinate coughs.
eNpels stubborn colds or heals weak,
sore lungs Il feel sure its God
send To humanity" writes Mrs. Efiie
Morton. Columbia, Mo, for ! believe
| would have consumption today. if
| had not used this great remedy"
It's guaranteed 10 satisfy. and YOU oSn
get free trial bottle for SO cents or
sl.oo size at Sibert's Drug Store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-06-19
FIRE IN COLUMBIA.
Southern Cotton Oil COmpany's Plant
Damaged.

Columbia, June 12.-At 113O to-
night the seed house Of the South
ern Cotton Oil Company was totally
destroyed by fire. The efforts of the
firemen were devoted to saving the
main building Of the plant, in which
they were successful. Fortunately for
the Columbia Cotton Compress the
wind was blowing in the opposite di-
rection.
The fire was first discovered by the
night watchman, when he saw a blaze
shoot up in the seed house The main
plant and the tanks were unhurt.
The Columbia plant was the largest
in this district of the company, and
was also the largest east of the Misss-
sippi. The plant has been dormant
fc: "a week and this was believed to
have made the loss greater. Had the
plant been in operation there would
have been workmen near, who could
have sent in an earlier alarm and
have put out the initial flames. A
large number Of freight cars were de-
stroyed by flames One fireman was
overcome by the heat and smoke and
was taken to a physician. The entire
loss is estimated between $4,000 and
$4,000.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-06-19
UNCLE sam, NOT MORGAN.
SCBrREASCRY FUNDS USED TO
STEM PANIC OF 1907.
According To- Statements at Money
Trust Inquiry, Peoples Resources
We're Dumped Into Market.

New York, June 13.- Evidence in
tended to show that the $4,000, 900
which j. Il. Morgan has been gener-
ally credited with placing upon the
New York exchange during the panic
OF 1907 was really supplied by the
treasury of the United States WAS in
troduced today at the hearing Of the
PuJo committee of the house of
representatives that Is investigating
the socalled money trust.
Samuel Cntermeyer, counsel for the
committee. obtained from George Il.
Cortelyou. secretary of the treasury
under the Roosevelt administration,
the assertion that 'he understood"
that the money loaned by the govern
ment to the banks at that time was to
be used on the stock exchange.
From the New York subtreasury
the attorney secured statement
showing that on the day October 24),
on which Mr.. Morgan told r. II.
Thomas. president of the exchange to
announce the s25.OOO.OOO loan to the
exchange loan brokers the govern
ment had deposited with the banks
nearly $4,000. 900.
From Chas. Steele. a partner Of j.
Il. Morgan. he obtained a statement
showing that what IA banks had
agreed to loan" To the stock en-
change on that day.
The total amount agreed to" was
$23.550.000. but the amount actually
loaned. according to the statement
was s1s.945.0O0. All these banks, the
subtreasury statement showed had
previously received deposits of gov
ernment money.
The statement from the subtreas-
ury was obtained after Mr. Untermey-
er had failed to procure from Mr..
Cortelyou the names of the banks in
which he deposited government funds,
which the witness testified amounted
to about s42.O0O.OOO during the pam
ic.
Chairman Pujo announced that flu
ture hearings would be held in Wash
ington.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-06-19
WINTHROP COLLEGE
Scholarship and Entrance Examina-
don.

The examination for the award of
vacant scholarships in Winthrop Col
lege and for the admission Of new
students will be held at the County
Court House on Friday, July 5, at
a. m. Applicants must be not less
than fifteen years of age. When
scholarships are vacant after July
they will be awarded to those making
the highest average at this examina-
ton. provided they meet the condi-
tions governing the award. Appli-
cants for scholarships should write to
President Johnson before the exami-
nation for scholarship examination
blanks.
Scholarships are worth 500 and
free tuition. The next session will
open September Is, 1912. For further
information and catalogue. address
Pres. d. b. Johnson, Rock Hill. s. c.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-06-19
JACKSON CASE POSTPONED.
Florence Murder Trial Will be Taken
Up Today.

Florence, June 13.-The hearing in
the case of Harry Mcintosh and John
Williams, charged with the murder
of Andrew Jackson, was postponed in
court this morning until tomorrow
Afternoon that their attorneys might
have a conference with them.
The case of the State against John
McGee for murder was heard this
morning and he was acquitted. 1t
seems that the negro he killed, Char
lie Jennings. was a stranger and he
broke into the hot supper and wanted
to take charge by virtue of a big pistol
that he carried, and NIcGee just got
the drop on him first.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-06-19
Ends Hunt Tor Rich Girl.

OFTEN the hunt for "a rich wife ends
when the man meets woman that
uses Electric Hittcrs Her strong
nerves tell in "A bright brain and even
temper. Her peach-bloom complex
ion and ruby lips result from her pure
blood; her bright eyes from reStful
sleep; her elastic step from firm. free
muscles. ell telling Of the health and
strength Electric Bitters give a wo-
man. and the freedom from indiges-
ton. backache. fainting and dizzy
spells they promote. EVERYWHERE
they are woman's favorite remedy.
IL weak or ailing try them. soc at
Sibert's Drug store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-06-19

Spartanburg, June 12.-That Nav
or John p. Grace, of Charleston. will
be subpoenaed before the dispensarv
investigating committee TO testify as
10 the charges he is alleged to have
made with reference to tracing gra Fl
from the Charleston blind tiger situ-
ation up to Governor Blease is what is
learned in Spartanburg. 1t is also
the plan to summon B. II. Stothart
chief of the constabulary at Charles
ton, to testify as to the same alleged
charges.
The long and short Of the matter is
that it has been published in a news
paper in Charleston that graft" has
been going to Columbia, and the same
paper published statement from
Mayor Grace to the effect that he had
traced the graft" direct to the Gov
ernor. This publication and charge
excited the whole State, and that
Mayor Grace is to be summoned be-
tore the dispensary committee to air
his charges is certain. Senator Car
Isle, the chairman Of the committee,
stated this morning that the commit
tee would be called together
early next week, probably on Tues
day, in Columbia TO resume their in
vestigations.
Inc next sessions Of the committee
may be productive Of sensations. 1t is
certain that Thos B. Fielder, Of At
lanta, will be heard by the commit
tee shortly and he is expected to give
some sensational testimony. His
enmity to Governor Blease and his
charges against him made a SEN
satiOn throughout the State, and if he
comes before the committee, some in
teresting testimony is promised. Nc
announcement along this line has
been obtained officially, but this cor
respondent after a careful investiga-
lIoIl III Se|eTdl sections and from sew
eral other quarters believes it a safe
prediction to make that n. b. Fielder
will come before the committee and
testify.
Hub" Evans, Of Newberry, and
Senator w. j. Johnston, Of Fairfield
will also be summoned again, it is
more than likely. and it seems that
the bottom" of the matter is about
to he reached. Some definite an
nouncement as to the committee S
plans will he made at the meeting
early next week, Tuesday being the
day when they are expected to assem-
bic in Columbia.