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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-03-16

The following is the supply bill for
Sumter County. passed at the recent
session OF the Legislature. a copy Of
the Act as ratified having bee N OBJ
tanned Wednesday from the Sec 'etary
of state. a printed copy Of the Act
not yet being obtainabie:
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-03-16
the SUPPLY BILL.
THE TAX LEVY FOR SUMTER
COUNTY.

Levy Not Increased, Hut Appropri-
stions Made for Several Purposes
Out of The Ordinsry-Act Filed
with Secretary Of State Differs I'm
Important Particular from Bill a.
Amended in Committee Of Free
Conference.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-03-16

of State. a printed copy OF the Act
not yet being obtainabie:
An Act 10 provide for the levy of
taxes for County and school pur-
poses for the fiscal year beginning.
January 4. 1919.
section 4. Be II enacted by the
General Assembly OF the State of
South Carolina. That a tax Is hereby
levied upon all taxable property in
each OF the counties OF the State for
county purposes. for the fiscal year
commenting January 1. 1912. for
the amounts hereinafter stated, re-
spectively. that is to say:
Sumter County: For ordinary
county purposes. five and three
fcurths (5 s-D mills: to provide sink
ing fund for Court House bonds. one
eighth u-s) mill; to provide, sinking
fund for road bonds issued under Act
Of 1910. one-eishth (l-s) mill. That
'o "1"S ~o'"SS'one' oe author-
neu 10 eNpend the sum OF nve nun
dred t5to.) dollars for the suppress
sion OF tuberculosis. That the Coun-
" Somml ssioner De directed and au-
snor'Aeo 20 pay sumter IAsht infantry
the sum Of two hundred and fifty
V@'o'oo) ooiiars Tor rent or armory
ano nxtures' 10 supply the several
magistrates OF the county with official
''"nSs anu supplies. inciuding COCK
e~ me county commissioners OF
sumter county are hereby authorized
10 draw their warrant Immediately I'm
ffvor OF the Clerk and Treasurer Of
the city OF sumter In and for the sum
s~SVslt1 sS$t1'o'o' Hdoi'"rs
TOT me purpose OF assisting the city
ana county Oh sumter In Nrthering
tner rainoao faciiities ana connec-
uons
Inc county commissioners are fur-
tner autncrized and directed to pay
the magistrate OF the third district.
Sixty t$oO' dollars In equal monthly
installments for rent OF office Of said
magistrate. The County Commission
ors and County Treasurer are hereby
directed 10 turn any balance on hand
from 'axes ievied 10 repay sinking
iuno 'oah INTO the tund Tor county or
dinary purposes To pay all salaries
Oh county omee's provided by law
rhe county commissioners are fur
'"er au'"o'']eo 10 employ n county
r'a" e"s'neer upon such terms ana
io' sue" 'shs'n OF ume as the poard
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a"' 'uhu ior ouiuins ana MAINTAIN
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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-03-16
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.
PROBABLE THAT RAILROAD
NATTER WILL BE ADJUSTED
AT AN EARLY DATE.

MIR. Wright Recommends Establish
ment OF Pest House for Small POx
Cases; Bicyclists Granted Permis-
sion to Ride on Sidewalks; DR.. IL.
A. Mood Appointed On Board OF
Health; Lumber Dealers Ask to be
Heard; Recommendations for Fire
Department.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-03-16

Master Duval Allen Of this city is
visiting relatives i'm Washington. u. c.
Evening journal., 1912-07-22
MrcH RrILnING MORE.

Contractor William II. Jones, has
been exceedingly busy for the lsst
few month. Some Of the contracts he
is now flling are included in this list:
Eight houses in Bellfont Heights.
Hollow tile construction costing about
S2500 each.
A residence for J. J. Lawrence of
Montrose 10 cost $4,000.
A residence for Mrs. Charles Warner
az Shellcross and Grant avenues TO
cost about $4,000.
A colonial residence at Pennsylvania
and Green avenues for a member OF
the frm.
This week the firm will break
ground for six houses at Nineteenth
and Tatnall streets for Dehanen Nor
ris. The arm also expects an assign
ment for the McCabe Church.
Brown and Whitesides have draw
plans for a residence 70 be built al
Seventeenth and Riverview, for the
Home Building Co. The contract has
been awarded to J. A. Bader.
Evening journal., 1912-07-22
SUMMIT CAMP
PROGRAM SHOWS
SPECIAL SERVICES

Arrangements for the annual meet
ing al ranBdywine Summit are
nearing completion The programme
is 10 be an elaborate one Some new
features are TO be introduced this
year Thursday August s, will be
Grand Army day. Members and friends
of the various posts Of the city are
expected to be present. The w. c. T..
L. will have their service on Sunday
afternoon. August II. with Prof Scan
lon, of Pittsburg as the principal
speaker. The Rev. NJ. Scanlon will
also speak at the evening service that
day. Tuesday swill be Farmers day
with an appropriate programme. We'd
nesday Home Missionary day. Dr..
Kynett. of Philadelphia will have
charge on this day and will be assist
ed by helpers from Philadelphia, Rev.
F.. c. sunfeld and the deaconesses of
Wilmington Thursday will be Sun
day School day the programme will be
in charge OF Elmer Perry president OF
the Delaware State Sunday School
Association Some of the ablest work.
ers Of Delaware and Pennsylvania will
assist Able speakers have been Sc
cured for all the services.
Special evangelistic services will be
held On Sunday and also each evening
Of the week Prof Thomas a noted
Gospel singer will lead the singing
Aubrey Vandever will have charge OF
the childrens meetings and the Rev
p s. Latshaw the young peoples Sci
vice
Evening journal., 1912-07-22
PEOPLES COLUMN

the standard by which Delawai
Senator's are usually measured. p
Kenney aside and that obstacle to SUE
cess is removed
Second willard Salisbury, the Pc
ennial aspirant for senatorial honor
as such, is a thorn in the Democrat
body politics. True he has not bee
accused OF crime, yet he. does N
measure up to the position, and h
persistency in asserting himself 81
antagonizing his party, makes him di
tasteful 20 it and his elimination,
that respect is absolutely necessary
party harmony and unity. Put Saul
bury aside and that obstacle is r
moved
II these two men insist upon STAN
ing in the attitude they have now a
sumed grave apprehension may be g
tertained for the success OF the Sta
and county tickets in November nea
July 19 1912 DEMOCRAT.
Evening journal., 1912-07-22
PARADISE RECLAIMED
NJ. G. Robbins.

From that fair garden-home at even
tide.
Adam and Eve we're driven forth
condemned.
For in It they could never more abide
And agony and pain their wounded
hearts did rend
For they had disobeyed the command
given
And tasted of that one forbidden
tree,
And thus had lost the one great hope
of heaven
And condemnation must their por-
tion be.
And thus they wandered forth, the
sin was theirs.
But By it all must also suffer loss.
But yet for all Messiah was to come,
And die for all upon a blood
stained cross.
For oh the cross a glorious symbol is
One look at it and hope to US is
given,
And BY His sacrifice on Calvary's hill
There comes to each glorious
hope Of heaven.
Resplendent cross--so luminous, Sc
bright,
II shines through all the darkness
like the sun.
II puts new courage into faintins
hearts.
It points us on 'until the victory's
won.
II is the signet on each christian
heart.
It makes the desert blossom like
the rose,
II tints the darkest cloud with rose
ate here.
It mitigates the sting Of al
earth's woes.
And so though driven from fair para
disc.
vicarious-Yes He takes the stinl
away.
He offers to us all the way Of life,
And by Hiss cross gives US eterna
day.
So in psrssitical splendor we cal
live.
'Tis by His cross our sins He vii
forgive,
And now we all can paradise re
gain.
Evening journal., 1912-07-22
WARWICK

Special tc THE EVENING JOURNAL.
WARWICK. Md, July 22.-Misses
Belle Hill Mamie Merritt. Eula Vim
yard. Bessie Gunkel. Margaret Shu-
CART. Katherine Bailey, and William
Sweeney visited Betterton last week
Miss Lizzie Lockwood Of Middle
town has returned home after visit
az the home of Mrs. Walter Schriever.
Miss Lille Devine has returned
from a visit with her sister, Mrs. Jo-
seph Dunn, near Galena.
Mrs. 7. P. Devine has for a summer
visitor her mother. Mrs. Sculley OF
Philadelphia.
Miss Ethel Vinyard is at Mt. Plea
SAINT the guest Of her sister, Mrs. Uric
CHM and family.
Mr.. and Mrs William Russell we're
guests of her father on Sunday.
Miss Lena King is visiting New
jersey relatives.
Miss Katherine Bailey Of Winches-
ter. and Miss Margaret Shussrt Of
Harper's Ferry. have. returned home
after a visit with the Rev. G, J. Hin
and family.
Mrs. S. z Gunkel had for a recent
visitor William Sweeney, of Nor
wood, Pa
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Everett and
children. Of Baltimore, are spending
some time with relatives here.
The Ladies' Aid Society met al the
home OF Mrs. r. 3. Merritt IT., on
Friday evening
Evening journal., 1912-07-22
CATS WILL STICK
BY GOVERNMENT

According to dispatches from Wash
ington. the several thousand cats kept
in Government employment in post
ofices throughout the country are to
be kept on the payroll for another
year Congress has appropriated
money for feeding the animals, which
are expected to save the postal author
tiles thousands. Of dallars by exter-
minsting the rats and mice that de-
stroy thousands Of dollars worth OF
mail each year. At the local Federal
Building adverse comments as to the
appropriation we're made The cats
get a fatJiving from the scraps thrown
from employees lunch baskets and be-
come too lazy to catch rodents, it was
said.
Evening journal., 1912-07-22
BEACON COLLEGE
CATALOe IS OT


The 1912 catalos OF the Beaoo
Business Colleges, located in the a
Pont building. this city. and the MA
onic Temple, Salisbury Nd. prescn
a very handsome appearance in 4
double covers of white corduroy papd
with embossed title design. ard wi
the college crest in blue and gold
The booklet is profusely illustrat'
with views Of the school rooms, ne'
officials. and successful graduates.
An interesting item is the sketch
the new Odd Fellows Hall, in whl'
one floor is 10 be arranged especial
for the wilmington Business Scho'
and built according TO plans turnis
ed by the school The new locatio
made necessary by the increased spa
required by the rapidly growing scho
will be. occupied about March 25, lsl
over 200 Beacon Business Collie
graduates are employed by the duPo
Company. and all the other leadil
business concerns in the city numb
graduates of this school among the
EMPLOYEES. The graduates are meetii
with success in nearly every state
the Union. A large number Of testll
onials from business firms and form
students are given in the catalog.
Evening journal., 1912-07-22

All Americans will read With interest the reply OF
President Taft and his friends to the allegation of
Colonel Roosevelt and his friends that fraud per-
petrated and that delegates stolen by the Taft
in the Chicago Convention That reply now is
in course of preparation II probably will be made
public before the end Of this week and will be issued
from the White House The understanding is that the
statement viii he in the nature of exhaustive
analysis Of the and that the charges
made by Colonel Roosevelt and his friends will be
taken up by and answered. II the advice Of
the best friends Of President Taft be re-
earded the reply viii be both temperate and judicial
in and will not contain drastic personal
attack upon Colonel Roosevelt The questions and
interests AZ in the present political situation
demand cool judicial and honest treatment So far
as Delaware is concerned. the most important duty
that confronts Republicans is 70 prevent willard
Salisbury and his henchmen from taking advantage
OF Republican quarrel to fasten their grip on the
State
Evening journal., 1912-07-22
EDITORIAL OPINION
QUESTION OF TOWN WATER.

From the Middletown Transcript
wise provision demands that the
town take early steps to provide for
its future water needs
The present site with It's one we'll.
is not safe reliance for the future,
even though there were no costly
waste of hundreds of dollars yearly
for coal haulage thither.
The present Light and Water Com
mission through their wise manage
ment have given the town valuable
public service by putting on a sound
financial basis business that was 60
ing to utter ruin. For this service they
not only deserve but are receiving
the appreciative thanks of all the citi-
zens.
The Transcript is not going to find
fault-certainly not asperse the mo-
tives of any one in the controversy
which has arisen over the proposed
purchase for new well site, Of GER
tain lots adjoining the railroad south
of Main street. But we do think the
action recently taken by the Town
Commissioners, on the recommenda-
tion OF the Light and Water Commits
sion for such purchase, was hasty. We
think 1t would have BEEN wiser had
the Town Board been allowed longer
time to consider and digest the pro
posed purchase.
We also believe it would be wise
to make the new water site purchase
conditional upon water being pre-
viously found there in sufficient guam
titles to supply all the futurel wants
OF the town. Such a site with water
assured, would be far cheaper foi
$500 or even $1,000 a foot, than one
for 8 cents foot where no water
should finally be found. Why not
then, make the price a liberal one
but conditional upon water beinl
found?
Evening journal., 1912-07-22
TAxPAYERs OPPOSE couNcmMANIc JOY RIDE.


AT understand that notwithstanding the objection
W of the taxpayers voters of our city there is
manifest disposition by certain Republican City
Councilmen 20 join with the Democrats in that body
IN arranging for Councmsnic junket to Buffalo in
September TO attend the annual convention of the
League Of American Municipalities. We hope that is
not true II would be exceedingly unwse for Repubh-
can councilmen 10 do such thing especially so soon
after raising the tax rate
The taxpayers and voters are opposed unaltersbly
10 such expenditure Of public funds They enter
tain the view that if the City Counciimen are eager
for outings. they should be manly enough 10 put
their hands down into their own pockets and pay their
own expenses and not make the convention OF the
League Of American municipalities in Buffalo an ex-
cuse for getting their fingers the city treasury
for the abstraction OF funds defrsy the expenses
Of such Summer vacations
The Wilmington taxpayers had enough Of that sort
of business in years gone BY when il was the rule
rather than the exception, for City councmen to look
to the public TO supply them with their Simmer vaca-
tion money. Since then the affairs Of our city have
been reduced 10 a more busness-like basis and such
unwarranted diversion of public funds now is viewed
in its proper light In reality, It is a cheap OF
honest graft-something that is too cheap be in
duged in by any Republican member of Council
There is why the taxpayers and voters
OF Wilmington should pay the Summer vacation ex-
penses Of any member Of Council They are amply
able 10 pay their own outing expenses If any think
they not they should stay at home and not
attempt make up their vacation shortage from the
public treasury Taxpayers in all sections OF city
are camorng for needed improvements Many things
denied the plea that the city is short Of funds
II II has funds for those much needed things. then
it certainly has none to be wasted in paying the
penses Of such junket is spoken of by members
of Council To deny to those who pay taxes the i'm
provements they need and have right to demand
and to use the money of those taxpayers 10 finance
.1oo
public scandal 10 be followed by reprisas.
We already have pointed out that the Republicans
majority in City Council is responsible for what City
Council does That majority is pledged to give to tho
taxpayers busness-ke ADMINISTRATION. II must live
up to that promise. suffer the consequences Both
taxpayers and the are much in earnest this
year They are in mood for trAing At present
they merely ask Counoilmen 10 abandon this Buffalo
iupket idea. Unless that hint be taken they will
demand It and know how to enforce their demand.
Evening journal., 1912-07-22
DEMOCRATIC R0ssIsM.

From the Dover State Sentinel.
Are there no bosses in the local
Democratic party? Are the Salisbury
and Kennedys and Wolcotts all dead
Who was it that ordered the Demo-
cratic board of canvass 10 throw out
the ballots in the Republican districts
OF Kent County in 1896? Are the mem
who directed that infamously lawlesa
act all dead? Have they been red
pudiated by the Democratic organiza1
tion. II the Sentinelis memory is not
greatly at fault some Of these gentle1
men are, taking the Delswarean's pref
sent view of things political ofrenI
sively active
Who was it does the Delawaresnl d
know. who visited the polls in thd
Democratic districts of the City ol
Wilmington and instructed thd
election officials TO falsify the rel
turns? Il is a matter Of court reel
ords that fifteen Democratic Election
officers confessed TO that fraud, and
were fined for it: an agreement havl
ing been reached during the courts
process to impose a fine in lieu of 4
jail sentence.
Has the Delawarean even the rel
motest idea who engineering that all
tempt to override the will of the peoI
pie as expressed at the ballot box7
Did somebody object?
Objection sustained
We have no desire that any on|
should incriminate themselves
We suggest, however. that it would
at least appear more consistant Will
the Delawarean's present lofty. ex
pressed. political sentiment 10 inter-
est itself in the errors and faults n
the bosses in its own party-to eel
the beam out Of its own eye-befor|
offering advice. direction or criticism
to its neighbors.
Evening journal., 1912-07-22
HALF HOSE FOR THE WOMB

WASHINGTON. D. c., July p.
Here as elsewhere women are weari
mems half hose instead of the stoc
ing that come up-well. anyhow. n
because it is cooler but because
is cheaper
Full-length silk stockings cost. at
conservative figure. $3.50. Half no
of silk for men cost so cents. Tn
don't show very far up, after all. @
tsinlv not. Sew cotton on the top
the sox and there you are. There
tbe same effect with much less CO
and only the trouble of sewing the q
ton to the silk.
Evening journal., 1912-07-22

Those who intimate that General T. Coleman du-
Pont desires to abandon the enterprise OF building
the boulevard the length Of Delaware do him great
Injustice He is as eager as to give to Della
wareans the many benefits that would accrue from
the operation of that great thoroughfare. He
said that the court decided that the law under
which the boulevard would be built is constitutional
the work Of building it would be pushed rapidly Gen
eral DUPONT is man who means what ne says he
had the GOOD sense, however. not to attempt to do
anv more work while the consttutonslity Of that
law was in question Meantime all friends Of the houle
varsrroieot should rally TO it's support TO the end
that il shan be built speedily Delswareans cannot
have too quickly the transportation advantages that
will be supplied by the great trunk road and the large
increase realty values that inevitably will follow Its
construction.
Evening journal., 1912-07-22

More than 100 Texas ranohers and farmers will join
this week in Of the greatest good roads tours Of
It's kind ever held in the South. Il will start from
Dallas July % and end in San Antonio, Texas on
July 27. The Texans manfestng unusual inter
est in the tour and it is the to try out in
many different kinds Of automobiles. The route has
been laid il will take in practically every sort
OF road to be found in the Southwest The purpose
Of the run 10 impress the ranchers and farmers
with the importance Of having good roads It also is
planned that shall teach them the great commercial
value Of modern and permanent thoroughfares. The
route will be through central Texas and will traverse
sections in which good roads unheard Of. The
trip will be made under the auspices Of the Dallas
Automobile Club and with the sanction Of the Amer
can Automobile Association. Several prizes will be
awarded to the winners Of the Perhaps II also
would be we'll for the Delaware Automobile Associa
ton do more educational work CT that sort than it
is doing, It's Members might issue invitations to
those who opposing the DUPONT Boulevard TO 60
on tour through the state, and show them the DIFF
ference between the roads that have been improved
with stone and those which simply consist of dirt
and sand Personal experience is great educator
Such free trips given by the association to those who
object to the great trunk road proposed by General
DUPONT doubtless would make many converts.
Evening journal., 1912-07-22
TO CARRY MARKETrNG FREE.
Suburbanites Pleased NJ New Orders
on Pennsylvania K. r.

-"
Suburbanites on the Pennsylvania
Railroad are elated over the latest
order issued by officials of the railroad
which states that parcels or marketing
under so pounds In weight shall be
carried free on all trains over its
lines.
This ediot is received with salts
faction, following as II does closely
upon the recent order increasing the
charges for checking parcels. Under
the new order suhurbanites who 20
marketing to Philadelphia can leave
their baskets al any baggage room
and without paving any charges have
them sent and delivered az the nearest
station 10 their homes. Many subur-
banites are availing themselves Of the
service.
Evening journal., 1912-07-22
CAUTION TO DEMOCRATS OF DEL
AWARE,

To the Editor Of EVENING JOURNAL.
sir-It is conceded oy all thought
full men, that the time is now ripe
should there be no egregious blunders
or mistakes. in the management of the
party-for a glorious victory Of the
Democratic party in Delaware at the
approaching election. No such op-
portunity has presented itself for
years. II is to be hoped that no OBJ
stsole will be permitted TO prevent it..
Our anxiety. however. to accomplish
this result is such that we desire 10
make one or two suggestions for your
earnest and thoughtful attention. The
nomination Of Woodrow Wilson as our
Presidential candidate, ] take IT, is
eminently satisfactory to every Demo-
crat in Delaware, and that he will re-
ceive the support and vote of each one
Of them. Governor Wilson has seen NJ
10 select as one of his active National
Committee, willard Salisbury. Of this
State. To this there can be no OBJ
lection If he deems it a wise move on
his part Although II may be well for
him to know, that neither through the
strength or the weakness of Mr.. Sauls-
bury did the democracy Of Delaware
rally 70 his support His strength IN
this State was brought about solely
by the knowledge the people here had
of him and their appreciation of his
ability, craftsmanship, manhood ano
uprightness Of character He would
have Just as much strength, and, in
deed. much greater strength, without
Mr.. Salisbury as with him. Every one
cognizant Of political matters in Della
ware, knows this. and, thus knowins
II, fears that the influence he may en-
deavor 20 exercise, as leader vii
tend 10 prejudice rather than 70 ad-
vance the cause Of Governor Wilson
But we sincerely trust not.
The principle objects which are be-
ing brought forth to disturb our har.
mony. relate more 10 the state anc
county tickets, than to the nationa
ticket
First. the bare thought among hon
est and right-thinking men. of agar
sending Richard R. Kenney, 10 th'
United States Senate, Is shocking
nauseating, and repugnant to th'
public morals and welfare of th'
state. Laying aside all other con
siderstions, he is unfit in every wal
for the Office and falls too far below
Evening journal., 1912-07-22

II speaks we'll for the interest Of Milford folk in
educational affairs that they have voted TO increase
their school appropriation for this wear $1,000
against cny $4,000 last year. The increase Of SO 600
IN educational funds doubtless will the people Of
shat good than any equivalent amount spent
'~ring the year Tor any ether purpose.