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The Washington herald., 1912-07-21

Never mind. We are all satisfied that
one Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declsra-
tioa of Independence. despite the digging
Into history by the inconoclast Senator
from Idaho. II this sort Of thing con-
tinues there will be no history Of the
United States left.
The Washington herald., 1912-07-21

The best compliment to the United
States il found in the expression at
Stockholm that the Americans were ex-
pected to win.
The Washington herald., 1912-07-21

Whenever England is beaten diplomatic
ca!ly there is always something $50 very
unfair" about it.
The Washington herald., 1912-07-21

The Missouri woman who desires to
trade her husband for mule may have
to wait some time for a dicker. Mules
are pretty valuable.
The Washington herald., 1912-07-21

So sensitive Is an electrical apparatus
invented by a French scientist that IL
will detect the presence OF one part OF
bicromate Of potash In 2oo.ooaooo Dasts Il
Eatsr.
The Washington herald., 1912-07-21
A LITTLE NONSENSE.
wILTED POETRY.

wILTED PoErRY.
The bards IN spring Of sunshine stng.
But now they sigh
They only bleat about the heat
In midJuly.
Folks want to-day no sunshine lay
Az you may know.
This is time for wiitsd rhyme.
So here We 60.
A sunshine song may please the throns
When drifts are high;
But gets frost when people roast
In mid-July.
Uncle Pennywiss sayss
A man with q monocle always has
something to 1--we for
A soraid soul.
Look at that beautiful sunset. father
Observe those reds and yellows. Is It not
sublimeT'
"Yes; and 1t reminds me that those
tried eggs for supper were not very
July II in History.
July q. 172o-Peter the Great invents
gumdrops. -
July a. I5ss-oueen Elisabeth adopts
the marcel wave.
Between Men.
my wife hates to see me spend nickel
on myself"
Q wort to serve as a collar button II
really had the interests Of my family at
heart
The Differences.
First Idly up, then IDLY down
- The woodland breexes bob.
The ONCE fan you have in town
Is always on the Job.
Sure Thing.
Strive to excel in your own line, my
boy, no matter how humble"
mo doubt 1t pays. dad"
Invariably. Even a good woodchopper
can get into vaudeville"
Couldn't Refuse That.
These suffragettes refuse to eat Shall
we feed 'em their corned beef forcibly?"
Employ diplomacy first" suggested
the prison warden. TRY 'em with a
fudge sundae."
A Sinking scheme.
Miss Flirtgirl is about to sink. Rescue
her. Jack" r.- --.-.-..
.T saved her yesterday. Rescue her
yourself. Tom" .
II rescued her this morning. There
must be a stranger on the beach"
GOING AwIY.
| / weary of the ribbon dept.
When days wax fine.
And want a beach by breezes swept
For mine.
I like to Journey to the SEA
Or some resort
And for a short vacation be
A sport.
And so get my duck suit out.
The gay life seek
And have big time for about
A week.
| A Permanent Straw Hat.
For years my hats been getting bum
And hummer.
! I'll have to have It fixed up some
The Washington herald., 1912-07-21

There are no bandanna factories work
ing overtime-so far, at least.
The Washington herald., 1912-07-21

Frum the Chicago Inter OcAn.
Mr. Bryan IS quoted as saying that he
did not attack the President in the Bal.
timore convention because Mrs. Taft
was present. Ollie James. the tempo.
rary chairman, was not so chivalrous
The Washington herald., 1912-07-21

From the lndanapoIs NeW@
Perhaps the Chicago Tribune is correct
in its ruling that the plural is Bull
Meese According to Mr.. Standard. the
well-known photographer, ''meese" is
the same as ''mease," and "mease" (def
. is "a measure OF allowance" That
Of course, must be made for such people
The Washington herald., 1912-07-21
From the New York Tribune.

From the New York Tribune.
It seems almost shame to use tht
dictagraph against an old-style fre-eatel
like Gov. Blease OF South Carolina Il
is like playing a machine gun on Suit
native armed with spear and bow
and arrow.
The Washington herald., 1912-07-21

A Permanent Straw Hat.
For years my hats been getting bum
And hummer.
I'll have to have It fixed up some
Next summer.
The Washington herald., 1912-07-21
4 Sinking scheme.

Miss Flirtgirl is about to sink. Rescue
her. Jack" ~ --.--.
1T saved her yesterday. Rescue her
yourself. Tom 3D..
IT rescued her this morning. There
must be a stranger on the beach"
The Washington herald., 1912-07-21
Frum the Indianapolis Star.

Don't complain now IL the sun come
out rather strongly. The corn crop ha
some weather OF It's own kind comm
to II. you know.
The Washington herald., 1912-07-21
From the Ipdisn.ulis News.

The difficulty experienced in starting
the third term party campaign in this
State would suggest that the financiers
are not coming across as promptly as
had been anticipated.
The Washington herald., 1912-07-21

Mr.. Hammerstein is a 5000 loser or
his London season. It makes a dent ir
his pocket, out what an advertisement
for his courage and determination!
The Washington herald., 1912-07-21
PERTINENT AND IMPERTINENT.

From the Milwaukee Journal
Horrors! The Teddy Bear was bad
enough hobby. but think Of toting
shapeless Bull Moose with projecting
horns.
The Washington herald., 1912-07-21
July II in History.

July q. 172o-Peter the Great invents
gumdrops.
July n. 15ss-oueen Elisabeth adopts
the marcel wave.
The Washington herald., 1912-07-21
Between Men.

my wife hates to see me spend nickel
on myself"
Mine, too. She thinks I would raise
. wart to serve as a collar button II I
really had the interests Of my family at
heart
The Washington herald., 1912-07-21

From his latest statement Mr.. Her
bert Hadley seems to be as cheerful
politically as a fricasseed chicken.
The Washington herald., 1912-07-21

Look at that beautiful sunset. father.
Observe those reds and yellows. Is It not
sublimeT
"Yes; and It reminds me that those
fried eggs for supper were not very
good"
The Washington herald., 1912-07-21

These suffragettes refuse to eat. Shall
We feed 'em their corned beef forcibly?"
Employ diplomacy FIRST" suggested
the prison warden. TRY 'em with a
fudge sundae."
The Washington herald., 1912-07-21

A sunshine song may please the throns
When drifts are high;
But gets q frost when people roast
In mid-July,
The Washington herald., 1912-07-21
Uncle Pennywiso sayss
A soraid Soul.

A man with monocle always has
something to live for.
The Washington herald., 1912-07-21
GOING AwIY.

/ weary of the ribbon dept,
When days wax fine.
And want a beach by breezes swept
For mine.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-10-02
ROWLAND HAS RESIGNED.
w. +. Blackburn Has Been Named nv
The Governor to Take Place-Rca-
son In Letter.

Columbia, Sept. 27.-Alexander
Rowland yesterday resigned as pri-
vate secretary to the Governor and
w. r. Blackburn. the stenographer
was named to take his place. The
resignation will become effective on
October /. Mr.. Rowland was secre-
tary to the late William G. Childs
president Of the Columbia Newberry
d Laurens railway before accepting
the position Of private secretary Of
the chief executive.
Il have carefully considered the
matter" says Mr.. Rowland in his let
ter or resignation, "and find that it
will be to my best interests to de-
vote my entire time to my railroad
supply business"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-10-02
$4,000 STOCK SUBSCRIBED.
Mr.. w. Ii. Boyle Secures Aid for sum-
ter County Fair.

Mr.. w. b. Boyle, chairman of the.
County Fair Committee from the
Chamber of Commerce, Saturday
morning in a short while saw a num-
Der of citizens interested in the sum-
ter County Fair project and secured
subscriptions to s2,220 worth of stock
with what was subscribed Friday
night
AS many of the merchants and 9TH
ers were busy on Saturday he did not
visit them, but will do so later and
secure their subscriptions. This
amount is a good start for the capi-
tai stock of $4,000. Many peo-
pie have been found to be interested
in the matter and it is expected that
the required amount can be easily.
raised.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-10-02
SCHOOL BATTALION FORMED.
High School Boys Formed into -Four
Companies and Drills Commenced.

During the week at the High School
the boys of that department have
been organized into companies and
the battalion formed and the old
and new men commenced their regu-
lar drills and military duties. There
are four companies at the High
school this year, of which Mr.. w. M.
Scott. principal Of the High School.
is commandant and major. This
feature of the work at the school has
attracted much attention all over the
state and is feature in which the
boys take great interest. The bat
TALON and company officers are:
Adjutant, Bernard 'Siddall; color
guard, stephen Shore and Dozier Cut
tino.
Company A, Capt. Henry Cuttino:
1st Lieut.. Baker Spann; 2nd Lieut..
William Bowman; 1st Sgt. David
Cuttino; End Sgt. DeSaussure Hall:
3rd Sgt. James Hood; 4th Sgt. Fur
man Herbert.
Company b. Capt. Robert Mckay;
ISL Lluet. Clarence Haynsworth;
End Lieut.. George Hurst; 1st. Sgt.
George Rhame; 2nd. Sgt. Clinton
Lawrence; 3rd Sgt. Robert Jennings;
4th Sgt. John Burkett.
Company c., Capt. Porter Rivers;
1St Liuet Barnes R0vIe- 9pd ;uat
Cyril Schwartz; 1st. Sgt. Edward Cut
uno; End. Sgt. Hallet Burns; 3rd.
Sgt Vardell Walsh; 4th Sgt. Carroll
Simpson.
Company d., Capt. Archer Wilder;
1st. Lieut.. Sam Dinkins; 2nd Lieut..
Jas Purdy; 1st. Sgt. Heriot Rembert:
2nd. Sgt. David Alexander; 3rd Sgt.
Arnold Klein; 4th Sgt. Geo. Boney
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-10-02
WILSON AND TAFT MEET.
First Meeting Since Campaign Open
Ell Happens i'm Boston.

Boston, Sept. 26.-President Taft
and Governor Woodrow Wilson met
for the first time since the campaign
started at a hotel here late tonight.
They greeted each other heartily
and chatted for several minutes.
1t was Governor Foss, of Massa
chusetts, who brought the two can
didates together, after the banquet
of the International Congress of
Chambers of Commerce, where the,
President had made a speech. Gov.
Wilson had arrived a half hour ear
lier to spend the night at the same
MOTEL, and expressed a desire to pay
MS respects to the President.
The Democratic candidate visited
the President in the latters room.
Governor Foss ard Major r. z.
Green, Of his staff, escorted the New
Jersey Governor to the President
The Governor and the President ex-
changed greetings and both laughed
heartily about the difficulties of cam
paigning.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-10-02
RETURNS FROM WASHINGTON.
secretary Smell Elected One Of Fifteen
Directors of Association.

Secretary A. V. Smell of the Cham
ber of Commerce returned to the city
Friday morning from Washington,
where he has been for several days in
attendance upon the convention held
in that city by the Secretaries Of
American Industrial Association. Mr..
Smell was one of the five secretaries
from this state To attend the conven-
tion, the others in attendance in
Washington being Secretaries A. w.
Mckeand OF Charleston, John Wood
of Spartanburg, Johnson of Greenville
and Marshall of Greenwood.
In the election Of board of fifteen
directors for the association. six Of
whom were elected at the recent con-
Nention, Mr.. Smell was honored by be-
ing elected member of this board,
he being the only secretary from a
city of less than $4,000 inhabitants.
on ii and being elected out OF fifteen
names Lut in nomination for the five
vacant places over some Of the best
known secretaries in the country.
The board is made up Of fifteen
members who are supposed to be a
representative body from the associa
uon Two of the members of this
board are fro this state. Mr.. Nc
kncad of Charleston, who was al
ready on the board. and now Mr..
Smell has been added to it,
MIR. Smell reports having vt.y
enjoyable, although very busy time
or 1t while in Washington. Many
matters of interest in the upbuilding
OF cities were discussed and many
new ideas advocated and learned by
those present At the time of the
convention there were three other
conventions in Washington, there be
ing 5000 persons i'm attendance upon
the National Convention for the
study Of Hygiene and Demography.
and tho other conventions being well
attended.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-10-02
BROUGHT TO COLUMBIA
II. L. Vaughn is Now i'm the State
Penitcntiary.

Columbia. Sept. PIT. L. Vauhgn.
former superintendent Of the Odd
Fellows orphanage at Greenville.
charged with serious crime, who es-
capped from the Greenville county
jail early in June and who was re-
arrested in Baltimore several days
ago. was brought to the State peni-
tentiary yesterday for safekeeping.
He was brought back to South Caro-
lima by Sheriff Poole of Greenville
county.
The Governor received word from
Mr.. John ]. McSwain, Of Greenville
that a special term Of Court to try
Vaughn had been asked for and the
Governor stated that when the papers
arrived from Solicitor Bonham, of
that circuit he would order the ex-
ira session OF the Court. The spe-
cial term will be ordered for the
third Monday in October, as that is
the earliest date possible, time being
necessary to draw the jury and go
though the other legal forms.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-10-02

90 frown. Without that pretentious
line OF encircling masonry. the usual
din. accompaniment TO the day and
the presence OF SO many people. pre-
vailed; within. reigned silence. a sol.
emn hush. unbroken by even a senti
nel's tread.
II shall be glad when It's all overt"
Standing at the window OF her cham
Der the Lady Elise had passed In
dressing 10 look out upon the throng
"a thousand dots upon the sand. dark
moving masses In the narrow by.
ways. and motionless ones near the
temporary altars.
"Oh. my Lady," Her companion.
and former nurse. woman abou,
nifty years OF age. ventured this mild
expostulation.
There. Marie! You can gol"
~Yes. your Ladyship--"
"One moment!" The slender figure
turned. This fastening"
In an instant the woman was by her
side.
Have you heard anything more
about the prisoners. Marie?" abrupt.
~. Those who were tried. I mean ?"
"Nothing--only Beppo said they are
to be hanged day after tomorrow.
when the pilgrimage Is over"
Day after tomorrow" The brown
eyes looked hard and bright: the
small white teeth pressed her Zip.
And the man my fa--the Governor
had-whipped from tho Mount-you
have heard nothing more OF him
where he has gomez"
mo. my Lady; he seems TO have
disappeared completely: fled this coun.
try. perhaps. for those islands where
30 many like him." half bitterly. have
gone before!"
Tho girl looked up In preoccupied
manner. Poor Marie! Your only sis
ter died there. didn't she?"
"Yes. my Lady: | never saw her
after she left France with her hus
band and baby girl RE was an un
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-10-02

whipped from the Mount-after let.
ting me think him safe! After all that
MS master did for me! Why was he
lashed? Because of him he served or
OF the old Seigneur before that? I
heard you ask about him-of his hav-
Ing gone to America? Why did you
care about THAR"
You seem to have listened to a
great deal!"
And why did he 60 to America p"
she went on. unheeding. Did you hate
him, too? What for?"
III you have nothing else to talk
about" He glanced at the door.
And the lands!" she said. "They
we're his; now they are yours"
"Un1ustly. perhaps you think"
mo. no." she cried. "I didn't mean
Il didn't imply that. or course not!
Only" putting out her hands, "I try
to understand, and-you have never
taken me into your confidence, mon
pere! You have been indulgent; de.
MED me nothing, butt don't want to
feel the way have felt the last week.
az #" quickly she stopped. mo
doubt there are reasons-althouRh I
have puzzled; and II I knew! Can't
you." abruptly, treat mo as one wor
thy Of your confidenoer
"You!" he said with quiet ironv
"Who-listen!"
The girl flushed. T had to. be.
cause"
And who misrepreserlted facts. as
IN the case of-Saladin!"
But"
How long" STANDING over her.
were you on the islandf"
-don't know!"
You dcnt'" His voice implied dis.
belief.
Part of the time was uncon.
scious-"
I'm the watch.tower with him!"
She made a gesture. would you
rather"
What did he say?"
The girls eyes that had been 90
eteadfast, on a sudden wavered. Moth.
ing-much."
And you? Nothing. too! Then how
was the deception devised-the pact
entered into"
Her figure stiffened- There was no
pact"
Treason. theni The law holds It
treason to"
You are cruel; unjust!" she cried.
TO me, as you were to him. That old
man you had whipped! wonder"
lmpetuo0sly, If you are so to all of
them. the people, the peasants. And
u that 10 the reason they have only
black looks for me-and hatred? AS
II they would like to curse us!"
He turned away. II am very busy"
Mon perel"
He walked to the door.
Then you won't-wont spare
them!"
He opened wide the door. Still she
did not move. until the sight of the
commandant without the curious
glance he cast In their direction, de-
coed her. Drawing herself up, she
walked toward the threshold, and.
bowing perfunctorily. with head held
high. crossed 1t.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-10-02
{ (AdVcrtiSomputD

j. G.. Criswell. a painter living at
80 North Mulberry St. IIagerstown.
Md. states: Il had kidney trouble
with severe pain across my back,
and could hardly get up after sitting
down. | took Foley Kidney Pills and
soon found the pain left my back. |
could get up and down with ease. and
the bladder action was more regular
and normal. Try them Sibert'S
Irug Store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-10-02
THE NEW ORDINANCE
Policemen Have Busy Time Inform-
ing People OF and Enforcing Ve-
hicle Ordinance.

'Everybody's Doin it" said one
man Friday morning as he drove on
for half block to the corner in order
10 turn around his buggy and get
back on the other side Of the street
from where he started from. He also
grinned and took the kindly informa-
ton given by Traffice Policeman l..
B. II. Darr in a god natured way.
Ihere were others, however, who
did not understand the nature of the
ordinance and it had to be explained
to them at length before they would
consent to drive up close to the
pavement on the right side of the
street with their vehicle headed in
the right direction when they stopped
to get out. Several bicycles were
seen headed the wrong way where
they were left leaning up against the
sidewalk, but fortunately for the
owners the policeman did not see
them, so the riders went on off with
out having to undergo the embar-
rassment Of being explained to in
what way they had violated the new
ordinance and how they might be
subject to arrest for second offense.
one bicycle rider was seen to go up
as far as the corner before he turned
around and started back on the other
side Of the street, always the right
side.
Inc new ordinance went into effect
Thursday night and some of the
hackmen who had up to that time
forgotten to number the lanterns on
their hacks, got 10 work at once. At
least one Of them in his hurry got his
number wrong, but he stated after
wards that he thought it was alright
so he got the number on the lantern
and the police didn't notice il was not
MS hack number. Bicycle bells and
bicycle lanterns, for hacks, have been
IN great demand for the past few
""sS, dS Vic new ordinance REQUIRES
the bells on the wheels and lanterns
on the hacks, front and back. As
result the bicycle dealers have no
hard feelings with council for passing
the new ordinance.
The policemen began their efforts
to enforce the new ordinance Friday
morning and they seemed to be
meeting with much success. All
morning they were kept busy telling
drivers Of vehicles of the ordinance
and seeing that they obeyed it's man.
dates. AS a result after the first few
hours Of the morning, traffic seemed
to keep pretty we'll on the right sides
of the street in the congested districts.
although Of course there were some
unintentional violations as there will
be for some time to come yet, until
all of those coming into the city and
trading here have learned the useful
ness and purpose of the ordinance
and see its advantages.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-10-02
MA ERO AGGRESSIVE WAR.
President of Mexico to Ask for Au-
th"riiy to Send Troops Over Ameri-
can Soil.

Mexico iCty, Sept. 26.-President
Madero tonight asked congress for
authority to request permission of the
United States again to send Mexican
troops through American territory.
This time ii is desired to move the
soldiers from Ell Paso to Ciudad Por.
firio Diaz, there to cooperate with
Gen. BlanQuets campaign against
Pascual Orozco, Jr.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-10-02

\ Log ON fitc ErusI.

oi IN" fast express means serious
trouble ahead if not rcmpvcd. $50 doc,
loss of appetite. IT means lack of
vitality, loss of strength and nerve
weakness II appetite fails. take
Electric l;ittcrs quickly 10 oVcrcum"
IN" cause 10y tOninE up tho stomach
and curing the indigestion MichaoI
H"sshoimcr OF Lincoln. Sob. had boon
sick over three years. hut six bottle.
of Electric IHttcrs put him rigut ON
bis feet again. They have helped
thousands. They give more blood.
strong nerves. good digestion. only
so cents at Sibcrts Drug store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-10-02

The Board of Federal Comm .ssion-
ers met and organized Thursday with
NJ. Dorm. of Oswego, as chairman.
The other members are w. J. Dinkins
and w. Il. Smith. The meeting was
adjourned after the selection of
chairman until Wednesday, October
2nd when the board will meet again
and appoint managers and publish
tie notice of election.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-10-02
CHAPTER XIV.


The Pilgrimage.
From far and near the peasants and
Nhe people OF the towns and villages,
Joined In the customary annual de-
ecent upon-or ascent to--the Mount.
None was too poor, few too miserable,
20 undertake the journey. A pilgrim.
age. was the occasion called: but al.
though certain religious ceremonies
were duly observed and entered into
By some with fanatical warmth, many
there were. who. obliged to pay tithes,
n0urishsd the onerous recollection OF
TIE enforced ecclesiastical tenth to
the exclusion Of any great desire t.
avail themselves OF the compensating
privilege Of beholding and bowing be-
fore the sacred relics- To these recall.
citrant spirits. license and q rough
sort OF merrymakiag became the or.
der OF the hour.
Early In the morning the multitude
began TO arrive--in every manner CT
dflapidated vehicle. astride starved.
hooking donkeys and bony horses. or
on foot Many who had camped out
the night before, by wayside or In
forest. brought with them certain
scanty provisions and q kitchen pot
In which to boil thin soup. or sorle
poor makeshift mess; others came
empty-handed. pilgrims out at the
elbow and shosisss. trusting to fortune
for their sustenance. and looking cap
able even OF having poached In one of
The wide forests they had traversed,
despite q penalty. severe and dispro-
portionate TO the ofIenss. for laying
hand on any lords Wild birds or rab-
bita
savage men: s,dden msn-good.
bad and Indifferent! Like anita throng-
Ing about the hill. they straishtway
strsamed 70 the Mount; took posses-
sion Of II. or a. much a. lay open to
thsm: for around the top, chosen
abode Of the Governor. extended
wall; grim. dark and ominous; brist-
ding with holes which seemed to look
olsckly down: TO watch. 70 listen and
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-10-02
What of George Rcmbcrt?

We predict that Railroad Commits
sioner John q. Richards will be the
candidate for Governor of The Blease-
ties two years from now. He sup
ported Biease in the late primary
which puts him in the line of pro-
Notwithstanding Times and
Democrat.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-10-02
{ (AdVertiSen"nt.) \
Saved Leg of Bow.

1T seemed that my 14-year- boy
would have to lose his leg, on ac-
count of an ugly ulcer, caused by a
bad bruiSe. wrote -. T.. Howard
Aquone, n. G. "All remedies and
doctors treatment failed till we tried
Bucklen's Arnica Salve. and cured
him with one box" Cures burns
bOils. skin eruptions, piles. 25c at
Siberts Drug Store.