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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-09-20

npefirffn1rnf " r. WORK submit
fed Tho fniIowInE requests which were
refrrrr1 Co. fhe appropriation commit
tee The teachers ln manual training
ana domestic acisnc- we're overburd-
'ned with go pupils and that y could
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-04-03
ROOFS STORE CLOSED.
Receiver Kept Busy Checking Up
Books OF Lexington Merchant and
Cotton Mill Owner.

Lexington, March 2S.-There have
been no new developments in the
bankruptcy proceedings instituted
against w. p Roof the well known
merchant, banker and cotton mill
president, during the last couple Of
days. The large department store,
as well as the bank has been closed.
and w. II. Townsend, the receiver in
charge, and his assistants have been
Kept busy checking up the bank
books and Roofs other affairs. Mr..
Townsend stated today that he could
not as yet give out any statement as
to what per cent the creditors would
receive, and that it would be several
days, perhaps, before any statement
to this effect would be issued. The
claims have been pouring in since
the proceedings began, and the de-
positors Of the bank have been con-
tinualling calling at the bank asking
all sorts Of questions.
The Parrish Stafford company of
New York, through it's attorney, r. L.
Abney, of Columbia, has published
notice that it will sell at public auc-
ton before the court house door at
Lexington, on Saturday, April 13,
notes, chattel mortgages and bonds
secured by mortgages on real estate,
pledged to the company by the Lex
lngton Savings bank, to secure notes
owed to it by the Lexington Savings
bank. The amount Of the notes held
by the Parish Stafford company can
not be learned.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-04-03

Litsle Girls Pull shroud From Shaft
in Charleston.

Charleston. March 2s.-with the
firing Of guns. music Of brass bands,
the attendance OF military commands.
presence OF many old soldiers and
beautiful women. eloquent speeches
and other ceremonies. the modest but
sincere memorial tribute In the form
OF base AMI shaft OF granite erect
ed by Charleston chapter OF the
Daughters OF the Confederacy TO the
memory Of Wade Hampton. was un-
yelled this afternoon on Marion
square. Unfortunately. in the midst
of the exercises. a shower Of rain
came down. breaking up the assem-
biage and necessitating the adjourn
ment to assembly hall In the adjoin-
Ing Citadel building. Unveiled the
monument stands with it's base strewn
with many beautiful flowers. laid by
loving hands In further honor Of the
distinguished South Caroiinian, who.
IL living. would today have celebrated
his s5th birth day.
About the monument were assem-
bled the Daughters of the Confeder-
acy. several camps OF the Confed-
crate Veterans. the National Guard,
and reserve military commands, ca
Diet corps OF the Citadel and the
Porter Military academy. while at a
short distance stood the firing squad
OF the German Artillery with the field
piece ready to fire the salute and a
large number OF spectators.
The exercises were opened with
prayer by Bisnop w. A. Guerry. Then
came a selection by Metz's Military
band. whose music witn that of the
Citadel band. interspersed the pro-
gramme. About this time the rain
started just IA the little granddaugh-
ter and grandnieces OF General Hamp-
ton pulled the strings which unven-
ed the monument as the guns OF the
artillery belched forth
The honor of the unvcillng was ac-
corded TO Misses Lucy. Gertrude.
Ambrose Hampton and Annie Lind
say.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-04-03
FRASER LYON DEFENDS RHAME.
Declares Charges Against Bank Ex-
aminer Without Justification.

Beaufort, March 2S.-Before board
ing the afternoon train for Colum-
bia, Attorney General Lyon was ask
ed by The News and Courier cores
pondent for a statement in regard
to the Lexington Bank affair.
He said the apparent attempt to
make it appear that Mr.. Rhame, as
bank examiner has been derelict in
his duty is without reason or justifi-
cation.
Both Mr.. Wilson and Mr.. Rhame
consulted with me as to the condition
OF the Lexington Savings Bank, and
l know from these consultations that
both Of them were diligent and care
full in discharging their full duty in
their Offices" said Mr.. Lyon.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-04-03

From the number Of editorial clip
pings which are being sent to us
from the respective headquarters of
the several candidates for President
1T might be imagined that there is a
whole lot Of money being spent to Sc
cure the nomination, and the ques-
ton which appeals to our mind is
where does the money come from
We are accustomed to charge the ex-
pend!ture Of immense sums of money
to secure political control up to the
Republicans, and we argue this as a
reason why the masses should throw
that party down. Congress Is about
to throw the aged senator from Wis
consin out Of the senate for the lavish
expenditure Of money to secure his
nomination. and yet here are the
Democrats doing the self same thing.
What We would like to know. from
what source does this money come to
promote the interests Of Woodrow
Wilson. Champ Clark. Governor Har-
mon anL possibly Leader Underwood?
Manning Times
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-04-03
INSTRUCT FOR TAFT.
Seventh District Republicans Met at
Orangeburg.

OranPeburg, March 2S.-The Re-
publ'cans of the Seventh Congress
sional district met in the city today
for the purpose of electing delegates
to the national convention at Chicago.
The meeting was presided over by
Jacob Moore Of Orangeburg, who was
both temporary and permanent chair
man. The meeting was harmonious,
and all Of the six counties comprising
the district were fully represented by
delegates.
The convention ndorsed the pres
ent administration and instructed the
delegates to vote for Mr.. Taft. The
delegates are Allie d. Webster, Or
angeburg. and J. II. Goodwin, Gads-
den; alternates, Jacob Mooner
Orangeburg, and L. A. Hawkins. CO.
lumbia. There was no contest against
the delegates.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-04-03
REELECTED JEFF DAVIS.
Arkansas Governor Loses His Job t.
Congressman Robinson, But Sem
atOr Holds on to His.

Little Rock, Ark, March 2S.-Prac-
tically complete unofficial returns
from yesterdays Democratic primary
show that Congressman Joe T. Robin
son has been nominated for governor
by majority Of approximately 35,-
600 votes over Gov. George w. Dona-
ghey and for senator, United States
Senator Jeff Davis has defeated form
er Congressman Stephen Brundidge,
by several thousand votes.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-04-03

town on business for a few days.
Miss Susie Mckinney Of Sumter is
on visit to her parent- Mr.. and
Mrs. j. c. Mckinney.
Rev. George G. Mayes Of Greenyille.
synodlcal secretary Of missions for
the Presbyterian Church, was in town
for several days this week.
Mrs. II. A. Wells Of Florence. spent
wednesday with her relatives here.
Mr.. B. ]. Rhame, State bank ex-
aminer, was in town yesterday on Of
fetal business.
Mesdames c. d. Cooper and w. G.
Thomas went to Sumter today on a
shopping trip.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-04-03
ANOTHER ALLEN ARRESTED.
CLAUDE SWANSON GIVES HIM.
SELF UP.
Posses Will Continue Their Two
Weeks Search for Sidna Allen.
Leader of Gang, and Companions.

Hillsville. Va. March 2s.--S.arving
sleepless and fatigued. Claude Swan
son Allen. namesake of United
states senator. came out OF the laurel
thicket In the Blue Ridge today.
pointed two six shooters toward the
sky and gave himself to the posse
which. for nearly two weeks. has
hunted him Complacs mt and almost
happy. he then sat. sheltered from a
driving storm by the little brick Jail.
a stones throw from Carroll county
court house, where. on March II the
Allen gang killed the Judge. the prose-
citing attorney. the sheriff. juror
and bystalder. All day the possess
divided into small bands. have been
following a trial thought to be that
OF Wesley Edwards. a nephew Of the
Aliens. Claude Allen. a son Of Floyd
Allen. who was the cause of the court
house shooting. had been given up
as having escaped. Detective Lucas
and four men were working coward
Floyd Aliens home. when suddenly
Is yards or so off the Mount Airy
road figure creeping stealthily
through the underground was dimly
seen through the mist which over
hung the mountain slope. Close be-
hind Lucas the other men brought
their rifles to their shoulders. when
to their surprise. Allen stepped out
into the r,ad with his hands up
raised. a pistol in each.
'I am glad to get a chance to come
in" he said. 'T haven't slept In
bed since the shooting. I'm hungry"
The young mountaineer swung in
bstween the men of the posse and
they started back to Hlllsville.
'T could have shot you." said AL
len as he smiled and nodded toward
Detective Lucas, "but was a little
excited at having you come upon me
50 soon. Anyway. I did not want to
have to kill anybody"
In the presence OF a detective
young Allen described his own part
I'm the court house tragedy. admitted
that he had seen Sidna Allen shoot
and that he himself had aimed for
Clerk Goad's head four times. He
told a graphic story of the assassi-
nation.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-04-03
NEWS FROM ROCKY BLUFF
People Excited at Finding OF a Skele.
ton--Farm Work Progressing
Nicely.

Rocky Bluff. March 2S.-Spring is
here at last and IL Is welcomed by
everybody. Breaking land, planting
gardens. hauling fertilizer, etc, are
the order OF the day. There is not
as much fertilizer being used as there
usually is. and most Of our farmers
have reduced their cotton acreage.
Until the farmers of the South
plant less cotton and raise more Of
their corn and meat and feed for
their stock. We will be I'm bad shape.
Some say they have to plant cotton
to pay for their fertilizers, etc, but
II might go hard with them the first
year or two but after then they would
find II quite different to what 1t is
now. Take the average farmer, he
will raise one to three hogs, kill
them In December and then he has
to buy meat at from ten to twenty
cents per pound. Everything else is
about the same. when we could raise
enough corn. flour. meat. lard and
syrup for our own use and to sell.
Now / don't say that all do that
some raise more than sufficient for
their own use while some raise none.
Since writing from here last some
W o. no hn H.
that has caused much talk and ex-
element. About two weeks ago 1t
was reported that two negro boys on
Mr.. III. c. Haynsworth's farm had
found dead man. 1t proved to be
only the skeleton of one, but the
wonder Is why he was never found
before. The skeleton had been there
more than two years. for the bones
were scorched and it has been two
years since fire had been in those
woods.
Mrs. Sallie Wrinkles, and Mrs. AL
fred Andrews and children spent
Wednesday Of last week in Sumter
with Mrs. Griffin.
Mrs. Minnie Barfied and baby of
Alcolu spent last Friday with Mrs. G..
+. Josey.
Miss Eva Hatfield spent Saturday
and Sunday at home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Willie Bird spent Sun
day with Mrs. Boise at st. Charles.
Mr.. Alfred Andrews and family
spent Sunday afternoon with Mr.
Henry Wrinkles and family.
Mr.. w. F. Baker and family spent
Sunday afternoon at Mr.. j. ]. Hat
fields.
Mrs. J. J. Hatfield and children
and Mrs. w. F. Baker and children
spent Monday afternoon with Mrs.
Nj. e. Capelle.
Mr.. and Mrs w. w. Wrinkles are
In town today.
Mr.. Tom Josey has measles.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-04-03
SYNOD SELECTS SALISBURY.
AS Location of Proposed 100000
Lutheran College.

Greensboro, n. c., March 2S.-The
committee of the Lutheran Synod. ap-
pointed to look into and select a site
for the Southern Lutheran College
for Women to cost approximately
100000, has decided to recommend
Salisbury as the location, according to
special from Lexington tonight,
where the committee spent today in
looking over the site.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-04-03

*Dr. j. 7. r. Neal, Prop, Riverside
Drug Co., Greenville. 6. c., writes re-
Gently, Il have been a practicing ply
sician and druggist for over 35 years
and have sold and administered many
kidney medicines but none to equal
Foley Kidney Pills. They are su-
perior to any / ever used, and give
the quickest and most permanent re-
lief" Siberts Drug Store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-04-03

wv. T. Gilly. prominent dealer I'm
Pennington Gap. Va. was SO bothered
with kidney and bladder trouble that
he could not attend To- business. He
says. II had severe pains In my back
and kidneys and had to get up ten to
fifteen times each night. Saw Foley
kidney Pills advertised and bought
two bottles. and soon felt great relief
and was entirely cured. No longer
disturbed az night. but sleep till morn
Ing" Sibcrt's Drug store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-04-03
AFFAIRS AT MAYESVILLE
LOOK Club Has Enjoyable Meeting
Election Managers AppOinted-Po-
H:ical GOssip-PersOnaI News.

Mayesville, March 2S.-The Tues
day Afternoon Book Club met this
week with Mrs. +. j. Bass. There was
lull attendance of the members and.
as usual, the afternoon was most
thoroughly enjoyed. The contests Of
the afternoon were Of an historical
nature and very interesting. Miss
Emma Mayes won the prize and was
presented with a pair of scissors. A
delicious salad course with hot coffee
was served after the contests and bus-
mess of the afternoon were disposed
of. The Club will hold its next meet
ing with Mrs. Wharton Beall at her
country home on Tuesday afternoon.
April 8. This popular club will give
its annual reception in the near fu
ture at the residence Of Mrs. w. S.
Chandler
The township board of assessors
met here yesterday in the office of J.
f. Bland. G. w. Mcbride and J. F.
Bland were the only two members
present as the other member has
moved out of this county into Lee
County. 1t is not known if the board
made any noticeable changes in the
assessments but it is not thought that
any radical changes were made.
At a meeting Of town council this
morning, the following were appoint
ed as managers of the municipal
election to be held next Monday: ].
A. Nettles, j. A. FoXworth, and w. 7.
Grant. The polls will be opened from
3 a. m. to p. m. Only q light vote
will be polled in this election as the
real voting took place at the mass
meeting last night
Since the announcement of a num-
Der Of candidates for county offices in
the newspapers, politics are beginning
to be discussed here. From all in
dications, the races for sheriff and
clerk Of court will be quite interesting
this summer Messrs. Bradford and
Scale appear to be the favorites here
for sheriff, while Messrs. Parrott and
Scarborough will probably run close
with the present incumbent having a
shade the better Of it. The voters
are anXiOusly awaiting the announce
ments of other candidates for the va
rious offices. Little is being said in
regard to State politics as there
have been few announcements in
that field as yet. Judge Jones will
probably carry this town if no other
stronger opponents come out, as Blease
was not very strong here before. Of
course, the governor may have gain
ed considerably since the election in
1910. There is no doubt but that
this will be a big year in political
circles and there may be some warm
doings" before it is all over.
Mrs. Adrian Miller and daughter,
Of Florence, are visiting DR.. and Mrs.
w. w. Gardner.
Mr.. c. l.. Strauss of Sumter is in
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-04-03

Mrs. j. l.. Starnes, Hickory, n. c.,
has in the past suffered severely with
throat and lung trouble, and says, Il
used Foley's Honey and Tar Com
pound for this and it gave me imme-
diate satisfaction and relief. 1t gives
me pleasure to recommend this prep
aration for sore throat hoarseness, or
any effiictiOn of the throat or lungs.
l know it will do all claimed for it,"
Sihart'S Drug Store
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-04-03
Puts Ind to had Habit.

Things never look bright To- one
with "the blues Ten Co one the
trouble is n sluggish liver. filling the
system with bilious poison. that DR..
Kings New life Pills would expel.
Try them. Let the Joy Of better feel
ings end the blues" Best for stom-
ach, liver and kidneys. % cents at
Sibert's Drug Store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-04-03

MY little son had very severe
cold. l was recommended to try
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. and
before small bottle was finished he
was as we'll as ever" writes Mrs. H.
Silks. 20 Bowling Street, Sydney, Aus
tralia. This remedy is for sale by all
Dealers
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-04-03

For rheuma tism you will find moth
ing bstter than Chamberlain's ..ini-
ment. Try II and see how quickly II
gives relief For sale by all Dealers.
Gunnison news-champion., 1912-02-23
A hs-Nupaih Aswse

Mrs. Louis Miller gave . miscell-
aneous shower at her home Saturday
evening. in honor Of Miss Hattie
Vader.
1t would be hard 10 conceive of q
more artistically arranged affair.
The ladies of the Altar Society of
St. Peters church and several other
friends participated
The bride-elect had accepted an
invitation to five O'Clock luncheon
at the Miller home, not knowing that
others had been invited. So cleverly
had the affair been arranged that the
young lady was completely over
whelmed when those assembled
literally deluged her with beautiful
gifts. After having received the
good wishes of all, the bride-elect
was made the honor guest of deli
cious and daintily served luncheon,
the dining room being decorated in
hearts. Altogether it was a very
pleasant occasion and the hostess
was repeatedly complimented for her
cleverness.
Gunnison news-champion., 1912-02-23
~ 49, hssessly

The remedy for the existing evil
Of idle mining property must be
sought either in the adoption of lease
hold, under which the government
can enforce operation, . system
which fully attsins the desired end
of promoting mining development in
Australia and New Zealand, accord
ing to the report made by Geologist
A. c Neatch, of the Geological Sur
vey, or in the thorough revision of
the existing system.
Radical amendment TO the present
Law would be necessary in order to
secure something more nearly ap-
preaching equality of opportunity
Mr.. Neatch favors limiting the num-
Der of claims which an individual
can locate in each mining district,
and the prevention of monopoliza-
tlon by the rigid enforcement of
assessment development.
The record of claims kept, he says.
by a local official elected by the
miners should be reported to the
nearest land office in order to furnish
the federal government with a notice
of the intention of the claimant, and
thus to initiate the operation Of
effective inspection, the purpose of
which would be to enforce he use
and development Of mineral land as
contemplated in the law.
Gunnison news-champion., 1912-02-23
Psys oA F4e

Silvia Gowatch Of Marble, who
was found guilty by jury in the
county court Dec 2 last OF boot
begging, has settled the case by pay
ing the fine imposed together with
costs.
The total amount was Sl254. OF
this amount the county received
4324 The balance. $500, goes to
the town Of Marble where the alleged
offense WAS committed.
Gowatch appealed his case from
the police magistrates court in Mar
BILE to the county court and then to
she supreme court. The legality Of
the passage OF the anti-saloon ordi-
nance Of Marble was attacked. The
supreme court decided against him.
Gunnison news-champion., 1912-02-23
Susiul a q vsg

Pursusnt TO notices sent out by
Father William Kipp, fourteen
representative citisens Of Gunnison
net st the home Of DIR. F. d. San
ford Monday night for the psrpose
of organising . social clsb.
Fsther Kipp was made temporary
chairman and W. w. Mckee,
ssaporary secretary. Twenty-odd
names were listed as pledged mem
herr, isclsdine oil who were present,
- we'll - several Who sent word
chat they cosld not attend Monday's
neetine but authorised some of those
who did to pledge them
A c0mmittee Of three was
appointed TO draft q constitution and
ky-laws. The unanimous sentiment
wss expressed that the club member
ship should be limited, the number
being vanossly placed at from 35 to
20. 1t ives the opinion of all present
that there should be q non- resident
Dembership list.
Another meeting will be held next
AIonday night at DIR Sanford's home.
when the report Of the laws CON-
snittee will be made.
Gunnison news-champion., 1912-02-23

The town trustees met ut 3:3C
O'Clock Wednesday aftesnoon to open
the sealed bids cad list them. In
al sevea bids Asd been received
and 1t that meeting osly the names
of bidders ssd the toAal soounts Of
their bids were considered.
The lowest bidder proved TO be
E. c. Van Diest Of Colorado Springs
who offered 10 do tho work for
$67.500 The highest bidder was
the Fisher Dempsey company Of
Pseblo, their price being eS3,9O0
The other bids were: P. O'Brian Of
Denver, &75,933, Hoosier Construc-
tion company of Joplin, No., $50
100; T. Z. Brooks 4 Son Of Jack son
Michigan, s7S,6oo; Marshall Bros
of Las Animas, Colo, 81. $50 and
c. l.. Wilbur of Gunnison. $1,000
For the purpose Of allowing time
for considering the bids An adjourn
ment was proposed. The question
was raised as 10 when adjournmeat
should be taken, Judge Barney
Wagener, the town attorney, advis.
ing that some definite time should
be stated in the motion 50 as tc
obviate the necessity for issuing a
special call for reassembling.
Judge Wagner called attention
Of the trustees to the fact of Thurs.
day being legal holiday. and sug
gested tina. adjournment should be
had to Friday. He expressed the
opinion that nothing definite could
be done in shorter time. 1t wa
finally decided that the trustee.
should meet again Wednesday night
Gunnison news-champion., 1912-02-23

ii for no other purpose than 10 re-
ceive . report officially from the con-
sslting engineer, Mr.. @. E. Hines,
under whose supervision the bids
AsA been opened.
Mayor Collins annosnced that he
wosld appoint . committee to work
with Engineer Hines in examining
the bids, and named o. II. Aikine,
towa engineer; Chas. H. Myers,
superintendent OF the water plant;
Trustees Elmer Mullin and Harry
W. Endner.
Ii Was announced that the COM
mitsee and Engineer Hines would
proceed at once to reading the bids
in detail and tabulating the figures.
The hall was emptied of all but the
committeeman and the engineer, the
door locked, and the important
WHA DeRun.
The score or more Of representa-
tivee of contracting firms, material
men and railroad freight solicitors
Who had gathered to get the business
in their particular lines scattered
over the town awaiting the hour for
reconvening of the trustees in the
evening.
An amusing incident resulted
from the confusing of initials BY the
mayor. Ia announcing Harry
Endner's selection, he used the
initials of Trustee Endner's father,
W. ii Endner, of Denver. who
happened to be present. 1t was
necessary for the mayor to correct
the error personally to the elder
Csstl.sel o. FftA Page.
Gunnison news-champion., 1912-02-23
Aandkns esusk u

C. A. Sutton Of Parlin, Who siess
himself "the only honest man on
Alder creek" writes News Cham
pion, after reading sbost Judge
Barney Waeeners freak egg in last
week's paper, that one of his hens
laid IN egg upon the shell Of which
can essily be traced . figure eight
over lazy eight both % perfect %
any yos have in your printshop ="
He said he was waiting until some
one came down on the "Pitkin Flyer
so ssnd ii to News Champion to add
70 our collection. 1t might be we'll
TO cay, in connection with the REFER
enoe 10 Mr.. Satton's way of sienins
himself. that We recall when he was
in town several weeks ago, and
visised News-Champion Office. he
said he wss the only man who lived
on Alder creek