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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-05-11
FLOOD IN POINT C0upEE.
FULLY THREE-FOURTHS OF PAR.
ISH UNDER WATER.
Many of Them Taken From Homes in
Danger Districts After Long Hours
of Exposure and Distress.

New Roads. La. May s.-With the
water from the Torras crevasse run.
ming into this place tonight, fully
three-fourths of Point Coupee parish
Is under water. and the flood Is rapid
ly spreading.
Today has been great day with
the rescuers at New Roads. More
than 1000 persons. made destitute
and homeless, have passed through
this place today on their way to the
several concentration camps. Prob.
ably ESQ OF those rescued were whites.
Many were taken from houses after
long exposure and they were In a
pitiable condition. Many had to have
medical attention upon their arrival.
Hundreds are yet in the inundated
country waiting to be rescued. and the
work will continue as rapidly as dis
abled motor boats and other motors
will permit
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-05-11
TO INSTALL ELECTRIC CHAIR.
PENITENTIARY DIRECTORS
AWARDED CONTRACT
YESTERDAY.
Board Estimates That Structure and
Apparatus Will Cost About 1000.
Completed by June 21.

Columbia, May 9.-The board of di-
rectors of the State Penitentiary meet
ing yesterday awarded the contract
for the installation of the electric
chair as provided by a measure of
the last general assembly. The chair
will cost S2.S00, and the contract
was awarded to the Adams Electric
company of Trenton, y. j. Under the
contract the chair is to be installed b,
June 21. There were two bids.
The hoard will in a few days start
the erection of a building near the
main prison building for electrocu-
tion. The building will contain six
cells. the death chamber, where the
death warrant is read, and room
for the electric chair, where prison
ers are to be executed. The building
including the chair will represent an
outlay Of about $1,000.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-05-11
0ROl u1uInS ADVANCE.
MAIN BODY OF REBELS MOVE
SOUTHWARK TOWARD TOR
REON.
Greatest Battle of War. Probable
Turning Point i'm Revolution, Will
be Fought Soon.

Orozco's Headquarters, Near Esca-
lon. Mexico, May S.--Gen. Pascual
Otozco today gave the order TO lis
troops to advance on the felerals.
The latter have been coming Moth
ward from Torreon. Within a hours
the greatest body Of rebels ard GOV
ernment troops that has ever come
together is expected to clash in
what it is thought will be tha turn
ing point of the revolution.
Two columns Of 1000 men Gao h
moved today along parallel lines cast
and west of the railroad to attack
Bermejillo and Mahimi, towns not
far from Torreon the railroad gate
way to central Mexico.
Supporting the columns from the
rear centre are 1000 men under Con.
Louis Fernandez. Behind these is an
other large body Of reserves.
The general staff Of the insurrector
is so miles behind the advance guard.
which is near Peronal. The insur-
rectO columns are moving slowly
Scouts report a gradual advance Of
the federals.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-05-11
CHARLESTON WINS.
Sumter Boys Go Down i'm Defeat BE-
fore Husky OppOncnts-ScOrr
Charleston 10. sumter 1.

The score itself tells the tale of the
game. The locals We're outplaycd a..
every stage cf the game except IN
battery work and bonehead work
The team seemed as a whole to de-
pend entirely and totally upon the
pitcher. who did some fine box work.
but could not win the game himself.
They seemed to forget that they
were also in the game To play ball"
The Charleston bunch of Youngsters
played we'll together and it was pure
ly by their team work that they ran
up so large a score.
iaynsworth pitched good bail. al
though at times when he was hit and
failed To get the support he deserved
he went up in the air for short inter
walls before steadying down again.
team showed its inability To hit and
The team showed its inability to hit
and lack of organized team work and
practise. and it was partly for this
reason that they We're unable to
check their opponents. Rcavcs caught
Il pretty game and Thomas did SOME
fine work on second base the two Of
| them cutting off many of the Char
lesion runners WheL they thought to
steal second. Durant was the star
Of the game AT the bat. getting three
saf" hits out of four times at the
bat. 1t is sufficient to mention the
fact that others were i'm the game.
For the Charleston boys. Schacte
was the particular star. lie pitched
steady and hcady game al the way
through. his opponents getting only
five hits off him and three of these
being those made hy puRant He
, also struck ont twelve men. Weeks
on second. the captain of his team
ran his men well ard saw that they
did some good work He made "A
pretty steal of second and third base
but was caught at second twice af-
torwardS. He pulled off one hit
which was good for three bases but
cut Hrst in passing and had To go
back. thus getting only one base on
what should have been threc-hase
hit. Scaffe also starred at the bat.
getting one three sacker and one
single. Only five hits were allowed by
lIaynsworth, but errors by the SUM
ter helders allowed Charleston men
to get on bases. Barshay Mt third
also played a good game for the visi-
tors.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-05-11
UNIVERSITY CATALOGUE.
Number Of Students Attending Dur.
Ing Session Reached ll3-NOtablc
Lectures Delivered.

Columbia State.
The catalogue of the University Of
South Carolina for the present ses-
sion has just come from the press. 1t
was edited by DIR. Edward $. Joyucs
and hears all the marks Of his care
full scholarship.
The attendance numbers i43 stu
dents, of whom "a are law students
and 20 teacher students.
Or. Joynes has listed in part the
visiting lecturers for the year, which
shows what. signal advantages the
university and Columbia have enjoy
ed the present session in hearing
some Of the most notable men in this
and other countries. The intellec-
tual stimulus given by the distinguish
ed visitors has been clief fact in
the life Of the college and Of the
community. Personalizing education
is q cardinal principal Of the univer-
sity.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-05-11
\ HANDSOME PRESENT.
sumter Chamber at Commerce Pre-
~cntcd ~ "knockcr' by VI. A. &.
DcLormc.

The sumter Chamber Of Commerce
u la receipt Of very handsome and
valuable gift In the shape Of an up
tO.datc "knocker." The gift - do
mated 10y Mr.. \. g.. DeI.orme. stu
dent at the Georgia school of Tech
nol0gy ut Atlanta. and was made by
him. The gaycl. for such II H.. will
probably be welded by the president
of the Chamber I'm good style for
many years TO come.
The gavcl Is made Of different
kinds Of wood put together In a uni
form combination so as - show
each To- the most advantage. IL Is
nicely polished and finished nT and
grooved In the most approved style.
The Chamber very much appreciates
the gift from Mr.. DcLorme and wishes
that all his efforts prove as sue
cessful as those In making this in
strument.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-05-11
WATER POISONED.
Rebel Chief Accused FcdcraIs of Vile
Methods.

EScalon, Mex, May S.--Rat poison
in drinking water is the method tho
federals are now using TO crush the
rebels was the charge made by Gen.
Salazar, who today reported to Gen.
Orozco that the recent battle ut Qua
tro Cienegas was a rebel victory.
Gen. Salazar sent word that he lost
% men. most of whom died after
drinking from a spring. presumably
infected by the federals. Many of
Salazar's men are i'll. Salazar dc
clared the government loss was 20
Killed and many wounded, rhe bat
tie lasted u hours.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-05-11
ANOTHER J0DB|NG HOUSE.
SUMTER TO HAVE WHOLES,LE
DRY GOODS COMPANY.
Strong Company Being Organized TO
Occupy Field and Take Advantage
of City Advantages a. Distributing
Center.

Plans have been perfected for the
organization Of a strong company to
establish a wholesale dry goods and
notion house in this city. Practically
all the stock has been subscribed and
meeting TO complete the organiza-
. ton of the company will be held
within the next few days. The men
who have taken the lead in the pro-
motion of this enterprise have found
no difficulty in interesting a majority
OF the leading merchants and bankers
in it and the company will begin
business with ample financial back
ing and the assured support of the
merchants Of sumter. There is an
opening here for a wholesale dry
goods house and there is every rea-
son for the confidence that its pro-
moters feel in its success.
Sumter possesses unquestionable
advantages as a distributing center.
and a wholesale dry goods compapv
should not only be able to make mon
ey for its stockholders but 10 save
money for the retail merchants of
this city and Of this entire section of
he state.
The company will be organized with
capital Of twerty 20 twontv-five
thousand dollars. but the charter
viii permit of an increase in the can-
ital when the growth Of The business
demands additional money. The men
who VIII compose the company know
the dry goods and notion business
from top to bottom and are better
acquainted with the needs of the re-
tail trade in this section rhan the
Wholesalers in the north, consequent-
ly Will be in better position tc
handle the trade than their ,om-
petitors. The biggest asset OF the
business will he the support Of the
retailers of the city who will be
personally interested in the wholesale
house, since a reasonable share of
the local business Will guarantee tho
success of the new company.
The company will be conservatively
managed and it is for this reason that
1t VIII start with comparatively small
capital for il is the plan 70 develop
the business gradually and build up
a tvade on merit and good service.
There will be no lack Cf money to
handle all the trade that this COM
pany can secure and whatever mon
ey may he required can be supplied
10y the men who compose the COM
pany, the list Of stockholders in
Guiding the names Of a majority of
the leading business men and cap
italists Of the city.
The organization II the wholesale
dry goods company is another evil
dence of the business growth and de-
vel"oment of sumter and is proof
that our faith in sumter is well
founded.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-05-11

capable officers are selected for police
work.
oklahoma City's main reason for
cVincing such tremendous growth in
ten years time Is that it has been
fixed i'm commercial circles as a rate
haSing point, according to Mr.. Grant
who spoke interestingly Of Oklahoma
City's history, when pressed for de-
tails as To- the cause of the growth
from 10000 inhabitants in 1900 to
over $1,000 in 1910, an increase Of
$50 per cent.
The jobhing industry is one Of the
principal business enterprises in Okla
hona city. although there are manu-
featuring plants and various other
lines of mmcrcial activity The
j"hhing industry. however, has been
ono of the means by which the p,pu-
lation was increased i'm such remark
able numbers. We had q number of
energetic business men," said Mr.
Grant. "who figured out Oklahoma
city should he rate -basing point. n
distributing centre. and the scene Of
u tremendous freight business" 1t is
ditiicult To quote Mr.. Grant accurate
lY regarding the exact effects Of
this move. but he Indicated that these
business men Just got together and
boosted the town along the line Of a
rate basing point, with the result that
prospective settlers and business men
seeking good locations were simply
forced to select Oklahoma City.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-05-11
REFUGEES IN BATON ROUGE
More Than 1000 From Inundated Dis
tricts I'm That City-Lutchcr People
Angry.

Baton Rouge. La, May S.-There
are more than 1000 refugees In Baton
Rouge tonight. 500 having arrived
today from the New Roads country.
a. NJ. Holiday Of Fodoche, who
brought In 500 head of cattle tonight,
estimated that he lost about 200 ny
drowning.
Citizens Of Lutcher today COM
municated threats TO the governors
Office that the tracks Of the Yazoo and
Mississippi valley railroad would be
torn up unless the gap In the Pont-
chartrain protection levee Is closed.
IL required four days and nights of
hard work to close the drainage gap.
and the job was finished early today.
but The railroad gap Is still open. The
Lutcher people say they would he
inundated In the event Of break
here IL the protection levcc should
fail. The railroad people have Keep
open the gap to facilitate the trans
portation OF supplies and labor neces-
saIy In fighting the high water here
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-05-11
BARN AND STABLES BURNED.
MIR. Howard Jones of BrOgdOn Sec
tiOn suffers Heavy Loss from Fire

On the night of the 18th of April
Mr.. Howard Jones of the Brogdon
section suffered a heavy loss when
his barn, with all of its contents, and
stables, together with some Of his
live stock, were burned. The fire was
supposed to he Of incendiary origin,
but as yet no one has been arrested
for the Offense.
Governor Blease has offered a re
ward of $50 for the apprehension and
conviction of the party or parties who
set the buildings on fire.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-05-11
NEGRO SAVED SENER\L LIVES.
Nr. Thomas sumter Call~ Attention to
Fact that One OF Heroes of Boy
kin's Mill Tragedy j. Now Living
Here.
Editor Daily Item.

Editor Daily Item.
In regard to the occident which
occurred at BoNkin'S MIL - years
ago. there is living in the cit, an
old colored man named Daniel Wiley.
who remembers it well. He says he
was young man cooking Tor the
picnic party that day. and when he
saw what had occurred Jumped i'm
ana by hard work was instrumental
in saving several lives. the names he
remembers are Miss Matte Young.
who is now Mrs. Thos. Mcleod. moth
er of Mr.. :. MUr'y Mcleod. at the
Peoples Bank hero. Miss Talbot. Mr..
Frank liuggir~ ana his wife. Mr..
Costantinc Billings vi Camden. Mr..
Sanders Hogan. Louisa poas. color
"dp Il Camd,n. Names Of some II
thu others he .arnot remember.
lie is now arrut N3 Years old. I
have know HIM 'ong time and he
works for me ROW. some are living
who no doubt VIII Worry what the
old man says.
-, S'nt.. -. D
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-05-11
Thos. :. sumter
Sumter, :. G.. May Nth.

II seems from recent developments
that the testing ana reinforcement of
sewer lines on Salem avenue and
Hauser streets, as advocated by the
city engineer considerable. while ago.
would not have been bad idea after
all.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-05-11

No. the work has not started yet
referring to the cleaning out Of those
drains--now useless-on Washington
street and Hampton avenue.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-05-11

The Civic League library will here
after he open from to o'clock at
Its new quarters on Hampton ave
nue., instead OF from to 5 as here
tofOre.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-05-11
I'm The Police Court.

The following cases were heard IN
the police court Thursday:
Herman Phelps, reckless driving of
automobile, SO or 90 days
James Rowe. transporting liquor.
S25 or so days.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-05-11
BRING MANY REFUGEES.
Rcscuers I'm Flood District Save
People by Hundrcds-Icvee Situa-
ton Seems Better.

New Orleans. May S.-Fightiny
against time and the rushing flood
waters OF the Mississippi river. scroes
Of relief parties today succeeded In
bringing In refugees by the hundreds
10 the different points between Baton
Rouge. Many lives have been lost
In northeast Louisiana.
Nearly every incoming boat Is load
ed. mostly with women and children.
and the thrilling tales Of adventures
In the swift currents from the Tor
ras crevasse. which tonight was re.
ported 5000 feet wide. were only re-
petitions OF previous days. The
United States army officers are ac-
lively engaged I'm directing affairs.
and nothing Is left undone that can
be done to get the hundreds Of pee =
ming in the stricken dis
1o0I1Sk ce&-e4 exfsty- IL N lss,i-
mated that more than 10000 Pc.
sons are In the concent -ation camps.
There were no more breaks i'm the
main line levees today. though there
were many rumors and considerable
excitement. The work OF strengthen
ing the embankments is continuing.
A few more days of sunshine will be
more beneficial than anything else.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-05-11

The members OF the Sumter Light
Infantry have been practicing firing
for the last few days
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-05-11
SUMTER. s G., SATURDAY, MAY H. 1912
ACTION OF COUNTY BOARD.
RESOLUTION THAT COUNTY DO
NOT QUARANTINE ANY MORE
SMALL POX PATIENTS IN.
TRODUCED, But AC.
TTON DEFERRED.

ELIAS Green, COlOrcd, Denied Damages
Numerous Petitions for Ex-COn-
fedcratc Pensions, Some Granted
ana Others Dcfcrred-LOts on Law
Range Will be Sold for SSOO Each
hut Only for Use as Law Offices
New Road from Privatecr to "OId
Ford" to Be Opened Later.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-08-24

To Meet Mrs. colley.
Mrs. Ike Harness entertained q
large company Of ladies yesterday aft
ernoon at her suburban home, compli-
mentary to Mrs. Colley Of Granite,
Okla, who is The guest Of Mrs. Wei
borne. The ladies' spent the early
part Of the afternoon very pleasantly
over their embroidery, and later a
unique and original contest, at which
Mrs. viii Owsley was the successful
contestant, receiving a beautiful bou-
quet Of white carnations as her re-
ward, was much enjoyed. The guess
Of honor was presented with a lace
doilie. During the afternoon an ele-
giant two course luncheon was enjoy
ed, the hostess being assisted BY Mrs.
Herbert seltz and Mrs. Welborne The
occasion was most delightful and pleas.
ant to all vino were so fortunate as to
attend
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-08-24
Birthday Party.

Mrs. stathem Of 512 Colorado ave
nue. is entertaining at a house party
IN honor Of her nece from Chicago,
Miss Julia Morgan, who is celebrating
her twelfth birthday. Nine little girls
from Rurcell chapercned by Mrs.
Blanchard Of that city, arrived on
Thursday evening The birthday din
ner took place on Friday, the house be-
ing beautifully decorated for the occa-
sion, with flowers and ferns. The din,
ing table was very attractive in a
japanese effect Fayors, consisting OF
photograph Of Miss Morgan, were
presented to each guest
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-08-24
Sewing Party.

Mrs. Leonard entertained at a pleas
ant and informal little sewing party
at the home Of her daughter, Mrs J.
G. Good on last Thursday afternoon
The ladies' brought their fancy work,
and the hours we're dellgtfully spent
A dainty luncheon was enjoyed by the
following: Mrs. sheegog, Mrs Near
thur, Mrs. Linton, Mrs. Brownson, Mrs
A. A. Humphrey and Mrs McNulty
Of Guthrie.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-08-24

u D. G. Meeting.

The Daughters Of the Confederacy
Of the Lee-Jackson chapter are meet
ing this afternoon at the home Of Mrs
w G. Armstrong, 1923 Chickasha ave
nde. OFFICERS for the ensuing year
will be elected at this meeting. It
may be stated in passing that the
Crosses Of Honor for the veterans are
now on application at the office Of
Judge Vance, and the veterans desir-
ing these badges Of honor should fill
out their applications Immediately as
it requires from month to six weeks
for the Daughters Of the Confederacy
to make the orders and receive them.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-08-24
Misses Shaughnessey
Move 70 60 Reno.

The many friends Of Miss Mildred
Shaug Aessey and Miss Genevieye
shaughnessey will be interested to
know their home is now in El Reno
The business interests Of Mr. shaugh-
nessey, who holds a position with the
Rock Island railroad, making it neces-
sary for him to moye from his former
home at Fort Worth Now that these
popular and talented young ladies' are
near US, Chickasha society folk will
anticipate many charming visits from
them
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-08-24
Mrs. Estlll Appointed on
Edmond Faculty.

Mrs Emma Estlll has received no
tice Of her appointment as an assist
ant in the departments OF English and
history at the Central State Normal
of Edmond. Mrs. Estill served in this
capacity during the recent simmer
school held at Edmond, and received
her permanent appointment IN recos-
milton Of her excellent services rem.
dered.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-08-24

"A bright touch was given to the
social calendar, which has been CON
spicuously dull this week, when Mrs.
Claude Slgmon entertained the mem.
bers OF the Whist club, and several
guests at charming meeting on Fri,
day afternoon. -Four tables were ar,
ranged for the club game and after a
number Of interesting rubbers, Mrs, A,
A. Humphrey was found to have made
the most progressions and received as
her reward a handsome silver fork.
Mrs. Courtney who ranked high among
tho guests, was awarded a hand paint
ed bread and butter plate Of prettiest
design AT the close OF the afternoon
an elegant collation. was served.
Among those present were Mesdames
Sheegog, Barefoot. Trammel Morgan.
Griffin, Peters. Courtney, Humphrey,
Hampton, Warileld. Longhorn of Tex.
as, McNulty Of Guthrie. McAuthur.
Moore Hutson, Dwyer Lester Of San
Antonio and Miss Jennie Williams.
Mrs Sigmon was gracefully assisted
during the afternoon by Mrs. Thomas
Dwyer Mrs Lester OF San Antonio
aud Miss Marjorie Dwyer The club
will meet in two weeks with Mrs. Pet
ers at the Rose boarding house
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-08-24
Delightful Party at
l----.-.--- n-.-

Delightful Party at
M1dieina Park.
Mr. and Mrs WIN Melton and their
guest Miss Knott of Fort Worth
and ST. and Mrs. John Phillips mo
tored over to Medicine Park on lasE
Friday and spent a most charming
weekend at this popular resort, re-
turning on Monday afternoon
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-08-24
Surprise Party

On last Tuesday evening a number
Of Miss Lorez McRae's friends gave
her a delightful surprise party The
young people gathered at the home Of
Miss Alma Lancaster and from there
went TO Miss McRaea home, where
games and music caused the hours to
pass happily and quickly BY AT q
late hour delicious refreshments were
served Those enjoying the evening
were Misses Hazel Bennett Agnes
Meclelland, Ruth Bennett, Alma Ian.
caster, Lucille Wcsifall and Mesara
Curtis Burke Bin Grist, Fred Goden
Paul Davenport Gerald Gowdy and
Ashley Hall Dugan.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-08-24
e@SssSsSsSsSsSS 80
> REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS. =
Complied by the Grady County
Abstraot Company, ii7H
North Third Street.

r. J. Hartman and wife TO G. E
Elker, l.25.li, sl00; Nc M 81 l-4C
Samuel S. Campbell and wife iC
Charles p. Haney 5-7.12, $3.50; 81
NV. Sc sW sWi N WsW, " \
NE sW 1906.
Abel Cooper to Walter Jones, s-ll.
~ 5000 undivided i-S interest IN "
u NE 1876.
W. G Allen and vile to D. N Car
land, s2li2, $4,000; sW ST. se S0i
NW NE NE; W 4 Nc si-9-7.
Alice Williams and husband Henry
to Geo. r. Beeler, 7-1e-l2, S2io, n Y
sE sW: SIC NV sW 22.i-5.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-08-24

The members Of the Fortnightiy cluD
anticipate an interesting meeting next
week at the home Of Miss May Rishel.
The lesson subject win be Canada,
and the meeting promises to be both
Instructive and delightful