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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-07-20

(') that although the city of Sumter
! VIII receive very little direct fna.c.:.,
heheHt from the railroad in the way
OF taxes since but a small portion Of
is rIck&ge Will be wi,l.n ne ci-v
limits, the city councf. e same. :, .,i
made an appropriation Of $1,000 p
consideration Of the .ar-, oduect
benefits expected: coo thai. whereas.
the county will receive large and in,-
mediate direct benefits in The way If
taxes and as much or more indirect
henetlt IS The ci-y Of Sumter. the
county is asked to Appropriate only
SlZ.0OU. - against the >49,0V0 appro-
prlated hy The city; 40 that as q
hnNihess proposition the appropriation
Of $4,000 authorized by the Iegis-
iature was fully justified in thar il
""S necessary to secure the railroad
and that it was in the nature of an
investment that would produce Ger
tain and large direct dividends on
the amount invested and much larger
indirect returns III the development of
the country it will traverse; G2) that
1t is justified by the fact that the
county, aS Il whole, would be the
greatest beneficiary Of the building
OF the road and therefore should bear
AT least small portion Of the bur
den: G3) that the building Of this
road will be the immediate cause Of
the building ,of other railroads in this
county.
Air. BelSer the only member of the
legislative delegation summoned to
appear before the grand jury. was
called on to state the grounds upor
which the delegation acted in secur-
ing the passage of the act authorz-
ing the appropriation. Mr.. Belser
stated that after careful analysis Of
the financial status of the county the
delegation arrived at the conclusion
that $4,000 could he appropriated
Tor this purpose without necessitating
the increase Of the levy for county
F'~N" Va III clIy W ISt Chipping Uilt
county. This conclusion was based
upon the estimate furnished by the
county board and upon an independ-
ent investigation OF the county's
finances.
He submitted the following esti-
mates of the receipts and expenses Of
the county.
Estimated County Expenses and Dis
burscments. March 15. 1872
October is. 1912. County Ordinary
Purposes.
1912.
March 15--By amt. cash on
hand available for Co. or
dinary expenses. $4,000. 90
Estimated collections by
sheriff on delinquent
taxes :. 100000
Estimated fines and forfei-
lures. .... 10000
s47,O0OoO
To months expenses at
$4,000 per month, to
October IS. .$30,tO0.OO
Appropriation, city
for r. r. pur-
| poses. IL, 1000. 90
s42,1OO.0O
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-07-20
Advertisements:

The sumter Watchin@n was found
I'd In 1850 and the True Southron In
1855. The watchman and Southron
now has the combined circulation and
influence CT both OF the old papers.
and Is manifestly the best advertising
medium In Sumter.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-07-20
Net balance available for eX-
ira road work beyond or
binary $14 900 per an

Dr.. Dick when called on stated that
thoroughly and he had nothing to add
TO what he had said
Supervisor Pitts was requested to
give statement of the financial con-
dition of the county and to explain
what effect the appropriation of $12.-
600 would have on the business of
the county. He submitted the fol-
lowing statement of estimated eXpcn-
ditures and receipts the estimate
being based upon pre- vious years in
come and expenditures.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-07-20

We regret that We have neither the
space nor the facilities to reproduce
In this paper the complete record of
the testimony taken at the Augusta
hearing of the disr rensary investigat-
ing committee. since we wish that
every voter could read the entire rec
ord. Being unable to reproduce the
testimony in its entirety we have Civ
en- as full and comprehensive sum-
mary OF the facts as possible. The
disclosures are shameful and dis
graceful.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-07-20

Gov. Blease delivered at Bambcrg
ON Saturday the most violent and
vulgar stump speech ever made at a
campaign meeting In South Carolina.
What can be expected of man who
will use the language he did on that
occasion? Could he he counted on to
respect any position. be true to any
trust or administer any law fairly
honestly or decently? lie has regard
for none of the decencics Of life. has
no conception of the duty he owes the
State To conduct himself as the gov
ernor should. and boasts with brazen
shamelessness of sticking To his po-
iitical supporters. be they criminals or
net.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-07-20
S5S,90O.0O

S5S,9QQ. 90
Estimated county expenses
Gncluding rural police II
monthS) at $4,000 per
month. E. 49,. 51.6OO. 90
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-07-20

In arriving at an opinion as to the
estimate to be placed upon the value
Of the testimony of w. j. Burns. 1t
should be remembered that Burns
has no interest in the politics of South
Carolina. that his business Is to run
criminals to earth and collect testi-
mony that will stand the test Of the
closest and severest scrutiny. His
business depends upon making good
ssvsry charge that he makes and when
he says he has proof to convict a man
OF crime he stakes his business and
his reputation upon the outcome. He
has stated under oath that he has
proof to convict Governor Blease of
crime. and IL he fails to substantiate
his charge his business and reputation
win suffer. Furthermore II he fails
90 prove his charges. Governor Blease
has ample ground for action against
him for defamation Of character
and damages. Will Gov. Blease force
Burns to prove what he has charged.
will he demand that the case be put
TO the final test. will he take action
against Burns. IL he fails to carry the
case To a conclusion. or will he he
content to let the matter drop where
II Is II Burns does not press 1t? Will
he be satisfied with wordy abuse of
Burns? liz he Is an honest man and
not crook he viii! make Burns.
Selder, Grace and others prove their
charges. III he Is a crook. he will con-
tinue to- abuse them with coarse
epithets. but do nothing to vndicate
himself. Governor Blease cannot
clear himself Ly abusing Fielder,
Grace. Burns and others who charge
him with graft. corruption and other
crimes; neither can he vindicate HIM
self by threats against his accusers
and verbose challenges to mortal COM
bat at some future time when the sea-
son is opportune.
Gov. Blease delivered at Bamberg
on Saturday the most violent and
vulgar stump speech ever made at a
campaign meeting In south Carolina.
What can be expected of man who
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-07-20

S47,00O.00
To months expenses at
$4,000 per month, to
October IS. .$30,1O000
Appropriation, city
for r. r. pur-
poses. 100000
s42,1OO.0O
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-07-20

SeS.
by amt. on hand from
1912. 80. =. =. =. .. s4.9OO.OO
BY amt. from "a mill
levy Co. ordinary pur-
popses. =. .. =. :. ..44,OOO.O 90
BY amt. from Com. road
tax. =. =. 49,. .. =. .. 100000
by amount from fines and
forfeitures. :. :. =. go. 1000. 90
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-07-20

From the outset the writer was
convinced that ii would be impos-
possible To raise the money by popular
subscription. and on the dav MIR Bon
Sals proposition was accepted suggest
ed To the chairman and other members
OF the committee that the only fcas-
ihle fair and adequate plan to raise
the money would be to obtain an
appropriation for Il part of the sum
from the city of sumter and the bal.
dhcc from the county. I;y this meth
"d tn" burden would hc evenly dis
lrlhu'"d and no one would be called
"n for more than his iust share IN,
'"Wndttoc did not fall i'm with thi-
NuGg' sri"u immediately. bat we con
tInuci T" adN"cat, this plan Of rails
iug "a" money ANA wrote several ar
O'l's in support "f this contention
ond printed thcu, iu this new - per
giving WhH, W. hrlicv,d u,lrqu.,, ..uI
''nN'n''nH reasons iu nNor or tE'
oppro oprintjou or ,t> 9ud ,ourN
funds To- pay for thc ripht Of wa, .nd
terminal for the railroad Our l--
sons for adv"catine th, approul
alton of public ruuds-cit, .rd c.,u,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-02-15
"Na,4ghty Marietta"
Promises a Treat

What should prove musical treat
will be afforded music lovers Friday
night in the appearance at the Odeon
Of Victor Herbert's comic opera.
Naughty Marietta The production
by Oscar Hammerstein is one Of the
largest musically that has been offered
here this season, and an additional
treat is in store by the company's ad-
dition to the orchestration.
Altho Florence Weber, who essays
the leading role of Marietta DAltena,
is practically unknown to local theater-
goers, her reputation has already been
established in the east, where she was
chosen to appear in the original pro-
duction of The Climax" She is a
graceful little woman, and-has a pleas
ing voice Which she uses TO good ad-
vantage, according to criticewho have
seen her this season. HkSpaiAEa an UNI
usual array Of good voices among the
principals. and the chorus is said to be
exceptional. Juan Cardo, who plays
Capt. Dick Warrington. is pleasing
tenor. and Edouard Beck. as Etiene
Grandet, Is a deep hasso. Cara Cren-
delli. as Adah. gives one of the notable
musical numbers of the performance
in her meath the Southern Moon
and some of the other gems are the
quartet numbers by Miss Weber, Miss
Crendelli. Mr.. Cardo. and Mr.. Beck.
The principal comedy roles are taken
by Sid Braham as Silas Slick. and
Blanche Litteil as Lizette.
Alfred Moulton is the director OF the,
augmented orchestra that appears with
the production.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-02-15
MRS. HosrErLER DEAD.
Mother efSeednty Superintendent Dies
Suddenly Wsdnesday Evening.

Suddenly "Wednesday Evening.
Mrs. Elizabeth Hostetler. mother OF
County Superintendent Mary Hostel
Ter. died quite suddenly Wednesday
evening as~her home. eo9 South Sixth
heart. Mrs. Hostetier had been in fall
ing health since an illness OF last win
ter She had been in bed for about
week during her last Illness. but We'd
nesday was much better. The end came
Very suddenly during a sinking spell.
Mrs Eostetler was born kretchman.
Aug. 25. 1897 in Somerset county,
Pennsylvania. She became the wife OF
Jonas Fostetler in her native county.
and continued to live there until she
and her husband came to this city. ar
irving here April IA. 1ss5-the day
Lincoln was assassinated. Mr.. Hos
teller died in this city Dec. %. 1874.
Mrs Hostetler was a member OF the
Presbyterian church of this city, and
was an earnest christian woman. Aside
from her own family she reared
little girl. Ruth H:ghberger, whose
mother died when she was an infant.
This little girl has always been as
daughter to Mrs. Hostetler and. altho
never legally adopted. has taken the
name Eostetler. Mrs. Hostetler's six
children are Rev. Harvey Hostetler. of
Elsin. Iii: Norman Hcstetler. OF AS
ctin. Wash: Mrs. Barbara Kennedy, OF
Portland Ore: William Hostetler. of
Beresford S. D.: Charles of Dillon.
Mont and Miss Hoste,ler. OF this city.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-02-15
"h.ushty Marietta" Tomorrow Nigh.

"Naushty Marietta Tomorrow Night.
Described as an attraction of I'M
usual merit. Naughty Marietta" a
new comic opera by Victor Herbert and
Rida johnson Young. will be seen at
the New Odeon tomorrow evening.
1t is claimed that Naughty Mari
eta is far above the ordinary oper-
attic attraction in cast. chorus, author
ship. mana cement and equipment. That
the range Of its musical numbers is re-
markable and displays not only the
natural versatility Of Mr.. Herbert. but
the ardor with which he has applied
himself to the study of detail and
musical effect. And that Miss Young
has displayed much originality in her
romantic book. for she has laid the
scenes in the city Of New Orleans. back
in the year 1880. when woodmen ranged
the forests. and Spanish senoritas and
beautiful quadroon slaves mingled
amid picturesque surroundings. and
chivalry and heroics were the common
places Of life.
A variety Of handsome costumes Will
add TO the striking stage pictures OF
the period they will mark, together
with special scenic equipment and an
augmented orchestra.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-02-15
UNION REVIVAL MEETINGS.
Interest Still Continues in Meetings
Held 1hruout CITY,

The union revival meeting at the
Presbyterian church last night was
filed with interest. The largest crowd
of the week, with the exception Of Sun
day. filed the church. Rev. Mr.. Martin
preached on the subject, The Sheep
and the Goats" He said there was a
tendency today to draw line between
those in the church and those who
are only "hrothers- in-iaw" to the
church. He found many men in the
world who had not Joined the church
who just needed the step to land them
into the kingdom. The sermon was an
appeal for men and women to take the
important step.
Another large congregation greeted
the speaker, Rev. j. E. StauffacheF. at
Bethany United Brethren church We'd
nesday night. The singing was bright.
the sermons breezy, and there was not
dull moment. Five ministers were
present and took part in the service.
Rev. S. f. Eli. sang impressively
Where is my Wandering Boy To-
night" Mr.. Stauffac1er spoke from
the text: But he could not be hid"
He said: Away back In the infinite
depths Of eternity Christ lay concealed
in the thought and purpose Of God.
But God had this world in his heart
too and SO in the fullness OF time ne
sent forth his son to be the Precipitation
for our sins and our redemption.
(, Christ can not be hid because in him
is life. Life can not be hid. A kernel
Of corn put into the ground. IL pos
/ sessed of the germ Of life, will fructify
and spring forth. So Christ, when con-
I cealed in the tomb Of death, was only
! temporarily hid because In him life was
greater than death. AZ the life in tine
shoots Of sprouting kernel OF corn
! breaks the ground to and its way to-
ward the sunlight, so Christ burst the
bars of the tomb and came forth In the
majesty of his a1mightiness exu.ting
that death is forever more swallowed
up in victory. Christ could not be hid
because of what he did-healing the
sick. cleansing the lepers, raising the
dead. If Christ comes into your heart
or home or community the irrepressible
fact Will become known. Those who
name the name of Christ must bear
the mark of Christ"
i At the southside ci1urchsthe meeting
last night was the greatest Of the week
thus far. The attendance filled both
the main floor and balcony. The open
ing service was in charge Of the pas
tor. Mr.. Oursler. A number OF the
people from the north side helped
greatly in the music, the solo being
given by Mrs. L. 8. Brown. Mr.. Ours
Ter read the scripture, and =. NH
Ter. DR.. Graham and Charles Wassmer
led in prayer. The sermon subject was
"Deceiving and Being Deceived" Mr.
Meeris said that when men are 1fvtnl
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-02-15

earnest attention to their duty to GOD.
then the fowler comes to spread his
snares. He Is skillful fowler. and
knows how to set the snare. and then
cover it with show Of plausioiltty so
that 1T looks harmless. II possible even
the very elect are deceived. Yet there
is no originality about the old fowler.
He is spreading the snares in all ages
and everywhere. The speaker then took
up in turn the mos. common excuses
made by men for non-acceptance OF
the gospel. One after the other. the
unreasonableness Of these positions
was shown, and the people were
warned OF the snares that are spread
just at this time. One man made the
confession Of his faith at the close. The
subject OF the sermon for tonight is
The Last Judgment"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-02-15
E,tert.in LODGE Members.

Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Mason enter
tanned the members of the Pythian
sisters and the KNIGHTS Of Pythias
lodges, a company of about sixty. at
.he;. home one and one-half miles
south Of state Center "Wednesday
night. The valentine idea FREEDOM
mated in the decorations OF the house
ard table and IN the amusements and
games. The rooms weer decorated with
cupids and hearts. Miss May Fergu-
son and Miss Maude Bower arranged
a series of games which included
throwing rubber balls at hearts strung
upon a string. Each Of the hearts
contained fortune. Fortunes. en-
closed in hearts. were plucked by the
guests from a tree Of fortune. A hunt
for hearts added its share to the fun
three-course supper was served al
8 o'clock by the hostess. assisted by
Misses Mabel vader, Margaret Gohlke
and Rose Van Pelt. Mrs. c. B. Mason,
OF this city, was the only out-of-towr
guest.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-02-15
eRouhARo BUYS STORE.
Local Druggist Purehasss Business Of
Hartman & Drvbread at Nevada.

". c. Brouhard. who is in the en-
ploy Of the Mcbride & Will Drug Com
Iany. Wednesday afternoon purchased
the stock and drug business Of the
firm Of Hartman & Drybread, Of Ne
vada. He took possession at once. but
until he goes to Nevada to take per-
sonal charge Of the business, the for
mer owners will remain in charge. Mr..
and Mrs. Brouhard, who are living at
III North Fourth street. expect to go
to Nevada to live in about two weeks.
They have lived here for two years.
Mr.. Brouhard being in the employ OF
both the Beinert Drug Com pany and
the Mcbride and Will Drug Company
during that time. Before coming here
Mr. Brouhard was In business at Col
Inns.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-02-15
ONE eRuEeeER BABE DIES.
Son Of Former Marshalltown Girl Dies
Suddenly Wednesday.

A telegram received by Judge and
Mrs. ]. NJ. Parker from Chicago We'd
nssday told Of the death in the Passa-
want Memorial hospital of the 2-weeks-
old son of their daughter, Mrs. Fred
nrick Bruesger. formerly Miss Edna
Parker. OF this city. That the babes
death was sudden is indicated from the
feet that only the day before word from
the hospital to the grandparents here
was TO the effec, that the mother and
both little ones were all doing nicely.
The boy had been christened Frederick
Parker, and his twin sister has been
named Ealau Rudolpha. Miss Marian
Parker went to Chicago Wednesday
night to be with her sister and Mrs.
Parker expects TO go to Chicago Friday
night.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-02-15
GREENcAsTLE GETS IN LINE.
Township Reports Prepare
tion for Road Work.

Greencastle township. in the south
eastern part of the county. has got in
to line in the movement for better
roads by appointing superintendent
Of road dragging According to the re-
port received by County Auditor A. II.
Welker this forenoon. the trustees have
selected K. j. Jacobson. of Gilman, to
have general charge. He has been
given authority to divide the township
into road districts and appoint the SUI
perintendents to have charge Of each
one.
The absence Of two Of the trustees Of
Iowa township has prevented the trus-
tees from meeting and taking action
on the road question. They expect to
do so as soon as the absent trustees
return home.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-02-15
AMUsEM ENTs.

FisIs o'Hara and Company Appsar In
"Lovs's Young Dream"
Fiske O'Hara, the Irish actor ana
tenor. accompanied by . company that
was capable thruout. appeared at the
odeon Wednesday evening In the melo-7
drama, Loves Young Dream" The
piece is similar to other tales OF old
Erin in which the plot surrounds ~
hero with voice. Mr.. O'Hara sings
very we'll. His Loves Young Dream
and MY Own Irish Girl" being among
his most pleasing numbers Leading.
in the support TO Mr.. C'f1ara were Miss
Marie Quinn, Arthur Hoops. Dan and
J. p. Sullivan.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-02-15

Lawrence Tight. OF State Center. 10
visiting in st. Anthony this week
Willie Hines and Charles JOHNSON.
Of Marehalltown. spent Sunday at st.
Anthony. !. -
Mrs. N. B. Ivans and son went Tues.
day to. Alden. being called by the ILL
ness OF Mrs. Ivans' sister.
Mrs. g. w Miller of Marshalltown.
was in St.. Anthony Wednesday.
Z Miss Berge left Wednesday for her
home at st. James. Mimi. after few
weeks visit in st. Anthony.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-02-15

each shipped car of stock to Chicago
last Thursday and John Mackin ship
ped one car to Marshalltown Saturday.
! Joseph Spring. Of State Center, has
bought the w. n. Dickerson property
In st. Anthony and will move in as
soon as Mr.. Dickerson moves to Mar
shalltown.
! Reve Garrett returned home from
Peoria, Iowa, Saturday.
Mrs. v. E. Mcclure and son. Of Ar.
rowsmith, ILL.,, is visiting DR.. and Mrs.
J. r. Fawver.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-02-15
soldiers, HON. Concert.

The program for the band concert at
the soldiers home this evening will be
as follows:
March, 'Tannhauser" Wagner
Overture, "Stabat Mater" .Rowsini
Waltz, "Amorententanze".. .Gungl
Characteristic. The Lizard and the
Frog" Morse
Selection, THE Bohemian Girl Bale
Descriptive, THE Cavalry Charge.
\, ....... Auoers
National air.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-02-15
MISS wELLeMEvER INSURED.
Teacher Knocked Down by Runaway
Horse and Bruised.

Miss Elizabeth Wellemeyer. super
visor Of music in the public schools.
was knocked down and bruised by a
runaway horse drawing a cutter on
East Main street at about sis this
morning The animal rounded the
Third avenue corner and the cutter
was thrown over on the sidewalk.
striking Miss Wellemeyer. Both OF
Miss Weiieme. er knees were bruised.
and she suffered quite severely from
shock She was carried into the Royal
cafe. and physician summoned. Later
she was removed to her home
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-02-15
MRS. scHoENHuT REELECTED.
MarshelItown Woman Again Chosen
Director Central Art Association.

Mrs F. n. Schoenhut arrived home
Wednesday from Chicago. where she
has been in attendance at the annual
meeting of the Central Art Association.
The convention came to close Satur-
day night with a banquet at the Black
stone hall OF the Art Institute. Two
hundred twenty-five were present at
the banquet, including the famous Rus
sian sculptor and his wife, Prince and
Princess Paul Troubetzky. Mre. Scho-
enhut was reelected a director OF the
art association for Iowa, making the
seventh consecutive year she has
served. Mrs. Schoenhut was also ap-
pointed auditor Of the association for
Minnesota and Illinois.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-02-15
70 the H;uhest e;dder

The estate Of Isaac N. Ceoper will
sell at public auction in front of the
court house. in Aarshalltown, on Sat
urday. Feb. II. two pieces Of hnd. This
small farm vii make a good home for
some one, Easy terms will be offered.
C. J. Cooper. administrator.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-02-15
FREEMAN wERTENBEPGER

: To tie republican electors OF Mar
shall county: I will be candidate
for nomination to the office Of county
treasurer before the primary election
Of the party. to be held June I, 1912.
s. NJ. CAUSE.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-02-15
Local Weather Record.

Thirty-ffve was the maximum and II
the minimum temperature Wednesday.
compared with 10 and 2e, the extremes
in temperature the day before. At. y
o'clock this morning the tempefatufe
was 20. A year ago Wednesday 20 and
80 were the extremes. !
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-02-15
i;c.,,s.ate MeS.

lieont5a e Wee.
PURIFY R. Princehouse, farmer, aged
%, and ollie Anderson. aged 20. both
OF NewbIrg. .s
Rosco b. Hoffman. laborer, aged 81.
and Lottie N. Connaughton, aged IL,
both Of Tama.
Robert B. Valentine, farmer, aged -.
OF Conrad. and vina Herman, aged q,
of this city. ~