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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-11-23
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FOR SALE-TwO good gentle horses.
suitable for lady drivers. Apply
to ]. b. Bradford, Sumter, S. c., II.
+. u. No. 4.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-11-23

Mrs. f. i. Reardon and Miss
Elethea Reardon left Thursday morn
ing to spend the rest of the week in
Charleston
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-11-23

The South Carolina Western Is like
a necklace strung with the choicest
jewels in this part of the State
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-11-23

where can be found better or more
progressive towns than Florence,
Darlington, Hartsville, Bishopville
and Sumter?
The copper era and Morenci leader. [volume] (Clifton, Ariz.) 1911-1929, 1912-05-31
To INITIATE THE
KINNEY BILL

Phoenix, May 2I.-Haying tailed to
get through the legislature, the bill
providing that none but English-speak-
ing laborers can be employed N Ariz-
ona, Senator Alfred Kinney OF ella
county has made his plans to- nave
the matter placed before the people
through the military petitions.
As soon as this legislature ad iournS
friends of the proposed law will form
an active orga citation 10 take charge
of the vigorous campaign. that viii be
waged in this state in its favor
Among those who have been men
tioded to handle the. campaign il
some of the counties are the follow
ing: Cochise, State Senator Roberts;
Mofiave, State Senator Lovin; Yava-
PAL, State Senator Woods; ella, State
Senator Kinney; GreenIee, State Sen
at0r Chase; and others.
IT will be necessary to get 5000
names to the. petition TO, initiate the
proposed law, but those in favor Of
the move declare that this viii cause
them no trouble.
The copper era and Morenci leader. [volume] (Clifton, Ariz.) 1911-1929, 1912-05-31
TUCSON GAS RATES HIGH

Alleging that the gas rates charged
are unreasonable and discriminatory
the mayor and common council OF
Tucson have filed complaint with
the Arizona corporation commission
against the Tucson Gas, Electric
Light & Power company. asking for
relief from conditions that are said
to be holding back the progress of the
city
In the complaint are set forth the
alleged excessive rates and the in
stances of discrimination in favor of
certain consumers and to the detri-
ment of others.
The Wallapai Indians have come
together at Kingman for a big pow
WOW, the members of the tribe COM
ing here from all parts of the county.
1t is understood that the purposes of
the meeting is to select place for a
big cry that is to be pulled off within
the next month or TWO lat which Mo-
quis, Navajos, Moiaves, Supais, Chem
ehuevis, and maybe other tribes will
take part. During the past year
many of the Wallapais have died and
it is to propitiate the gods that this
big cry will he held-Mohave Miner.
The copper era and Morenci leader. [volume] (Clifton, Ariz.) 1911-1929, 1912-05-31
RANCHER rs UNDER
CHARGE OF MURDER

GLOBE, May 29-George Feagles,
well known locally and who was for
merly the owner of a goat ranch
about 80 miles north of Globe, is, ac-
cording to advices from Bisbee, I'M
der charge of murder in Cochise
county. 1t is said that Feagles, who
owns a ranch now near that city, shot
and killed a Mexican named Guada-
lupe Zammaron. Feagles claims that
the Mexican came to his ranch on
Sunday and annoyed him with
drunken argument. FeagleS made
the Mexican leave but he returned
later and the two engaged in a fis-
tic encounter; meeting the following
day, again, near Feagles' sheep pens,
and Feagles, having a rife in his
hand, used the gun when the second
alteration took place.
The copper era and Morenci leader. [volume] (Clifton, Ariz.) 1911-1929, 1912-05-31
Burglar Shot sst Globe

GLOBE-In an attempt to burglar
iZe the second hand store of George
H. Bishop on West Gurley street at
11:-30 o'clteck Sunday night, James
Thomas, colored was shot through the
left lung and died in about two mimi
ties afterward. Tie man killed was
found in the act of entering the premi-
Ses and after testimony waS heard by
Il cororer's jury consisting of Chas
Nolan, ]. Meade. John Harris, F. ] e.
Land, Fl FireStone, E. H Wilson and
A. N. Schmehl, Mr.. Bishop was exon
Grated of the crime.
The copper era and Morenci leader. [volume] (Clifton, Ariz.) 1911-1929, 1912-05-31
CITIZENS TICKET
WINS sN Stafford

Stafford, Ariz May 29-An election
was held here Tuesday. The contest
was between the citizens ticket and
the taxpayers ticket and the citizens
ticket won a majority of the officers.
The following were elected: For
councilmen-George Jacobson, Charles
P. Schiveler, T.. c.. Prina, J. X. Wei
ker Dave Ridgeway. For Clerk-C.
w. B. Link. For Marshal Sam Pax
ton. For Road Supervisor Robert
Morris.
The copper era and Morenci leader. [volume] (Clifton, Ariz.) 1911-1929, 1912-05-31
RAILROAD MAKES SETTLEMENT

Prescott Mrs. ElZOra Shackel-
ford, administrators of the estate of
her husband, C. H. Shackelford, kill
ed on the United Verde and Pacific
railway on January 2, 1912, filed her
petition in the superior court yester-
day asking for authority to settle the
damage claims asked, which will be
heard today. The above. company has
rendered to Mrs. Shackelford the
sum of $4,000 in damages, which it is
said is acceptable to her.
The copper era and Morenci leader. [volume] (Clifton, Ariz.) 1911-1929, 1912-05-31
RECORDED DOCUMENTS

Power of Attorney-A. C. Co, to
&C. W Beck.
Chattel mortgage-Joe Lee to First
National BANK
Bill of saIe-C. + Dunn to Mrs. VI.
IBrutinel.
Agreement. NJ. Ciiiaau TO l.. g
Meyers.
Notice of location-Oversight No I
and. by J. B. Shupp.
Three amended notices-By J. r.
fShupp.
Bill of sale-Antonion Zozza to
Benito Diego.
Warranty deed-H. B. Burke to A.
C. Co., Ltd.
Location notice-By G.. H. Dudley.
Agreement Construction 1rriga-
Jion Canal.
Satisfaction Mortgage-George +
I.abeur to Morberto Zubia.
The copper era and Morenci leader. [volume] (Clifton, Ariz.) 1911-1929, 1912-05-31
CASES SET

The application of Anselmo Obedia
for guardianship papers will be heard
before Judge Lame in the Superior
Court on June 9Th.
The suit for damages brought by
j. A. Farrell against the County OF
'Greenlee, alleging breach of contract,
will be heard in the Superior Court,
on June It'll. l.. Kearney, Esq, re-
presents the plaintiff, and E. V. Hor-
ton, and w. G. Mcfarland will appear
in behalf of the County.
The copper era and Morenci leader. [volume] (Clifton, Ariz.) 1911-1929, 1912-05-31
ATTORNEY GENERAL
GIVES OPINION

Globe. The board of supervisors
has received a telegram from Attor-
ney General Purdy Billiard advising
them that under section II, subdivi-
sion 2, article 4, of the Constitution of
Arizona, that the new salary bill can
not affect county officers until another
election is held.
This section of the constitution pro-
vided that the salary OF no county or
state officer may be raised or dinlin-
ished during the period of his office
and considerable discussion has arisen
pro and con among the county officers
Governor Hunt, while in the city
few days ago, stated that he had not
signed the salary bill which was pass
ed by the regular session of the first
legislature because of the fact that it
looked like thirty bills in one to him.
He did not, however, quote the consti
tuition on the matter:
The copper era and Morenci leader. [volume] (Clifton, Ariz.) 1911-1929, 1912-05-31
ERICKSON GIVES BOND.

J. NJ. Erickson, of Morenci, who
was convicted at the last term of the
district court on felony charge, and
who took an appeal to the Supreme
Court of the State, this week gave
bond in the sum of five thousand dol
lars pending a decision of his case by
the Supreme Court. His suretieS
Were Dr. G. E. Goodrich, G.. H.
Davidson, F. H. Remick, G. Beruatto,
and w. l.. Keppler-
The copper era and Morenci leader. [volume] (Clifton, Ariz.) 1911-1929, 1912-05-31

Jas. Tharp's three year old orange
trees at Florence are covered with
blossoms. Orange trees are not sup
Dosed to bear until they are seven or
eight years old, hence these young
.sters" are breaking the orange tree
record for early bearing.
The copper era and Morenci leader. [volume] (Clifton, Ariz.) 1911-1929, 1912-05-31
HoUsE NOT FOR ELECTION.

HOUSE NOT FOR ELECTION.
The house today rejected, by lay
ing it on the table, a resolution provid-
ing for approval by the legislature of
the issuance of a call for general
state election next November, there
being but a few members of the
house who favored the proposal which
emanated from Whipple of GreenIee
county. Representative WhfppIe in
sisted the future of the party hung
on the outcome of acLon by the
house on the resolution but he was
overwhelmed by statements that the
resolution was only trouble max
err" and ''undemocratic' (although in
what particular way was not stately
and would if adopted by the party in
jure it in place of saving it.
Several new bills were introduced
today, one by Jacobs a reiteration
of the famous Craig board of control
bill except that the Jacobs measure
names only three members of the
board: governor auditor, and secre-
tary of state. All state institutions
under this bill would be under the
boards direction and charge, except
the educational institutions. The
board also is to be the purchaser of
all supplies for the state.
the general legislative expense apprO-
priation bill and as a result the clerks
and legislators were made happy by
the first pay day of the extra session
He vetoed the state geologiSt bill of
| last session for the reason that the
appointment of such an official was
| limited as to the choice of some
member of the university faculty He
vetoed Chase's game law for the rea-
son that no state license was pro-
vided for hunters and further that no
closed season was made on hawks,
road-runners or horned owls.
! Several new bills were proposed in
both houses and the insurance bills
of last session providing for compul-
sorv investment by life companies Of
= parI OF their revenues being brought
N the senate, and the medical bill
over wni,n s,Ch a fight was waged
was introu,;ct-,. III the house. Jacob
son of Graham county proposed bill
providing for the removal OF the Ben
son school from the present location
% the old Cluff ranch H. "~aham coun-
tv near ima CONSISTING. ~ $40 acres
Election Bill Introduced.
The most important measure was
the shortest yet introduced, which
Saxon proposed providing for gen
eral election in November of all state
and county officers and congressman
The last named bill, 1t is said, will lie
favorably acted on by the house, but
will meet with great opposition in the
senate.
The senate passed and sent to the
| house a bill providing that all rall
The copper era and Morenci leader. [volume] (Clifton, Ariz.) 1911-1929, 1912-05-31
MARRIAGE LICENSES

Marriage licenses issued during the
week included Farley NJ. Kelly to wed
Wilmert Moore.
Thos. Edwards to wed Bessie l..
Cauthen.
The copper era and Morenci leader. [volume] (Clifton, Ariz.) 1911-1929, 1912-05-31
BENCH WARRANT IS SERVED
ON OLD BOARD
Continued from Page -

The bondsmen for Mr. Cosper are A
Slaughter, and Geo. Bake. DIR. Bill
Kingsley furnished bond with Mr.. c.
20. Billingsley and J. c.. Gatti, rs
ssureties; and Mr. George Webster's
ibondsmen are A. M. Turner and D.
ID. BoyIes.
The cases will go over until the
next jury term of the Superior Court
The copper era and Morenci leader. [volume] (Clifton, Ariz.) 1911-1929, 1912-05-31

roads operating in the state shall
MAINTAIN general offices here. The
house killed the bill requiring the.
publication in newspapers of items Of
expenditure of all public moneys.
The copper era and Morenci leader. [volume] (Clifton, Ariz.) 1911-1929, 1912-05-31
HOT WEATHER BRINGS TALK
OF QUITTING
Continued from Page l.

measures now in his hands and not
acted upon
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-10-03
FORMER CASHIER
! OF M'HENRY BANK
ARRESTED
J. F. BENNETT INDICTED FOR
Observation-Disclosures
SHORTAGE OF $4,000.

Gulfport, Miss, Oct. 3.-J. F. Ben
nett, former cashier of the State Bank
of McHenry, was arrested yesterday
at McHenry by deputy sheriff on a
charge of embezzlement He gave
bond for his appearance in the sum of
$4,000 and was released. The arrest
was made on an indictment returned
by the recent grand jury.
The State Bank of McHenry closed
it's doors on March % last, and was
placed in the hands of a receiver on
petition of B. w. Griffith of Vicksburg,
one of the stockholders. The bank
when it closed was alleged to owe
about $4,000 to its depositors, and to
have been insolvent for two years. II
is alleged that Bennett is short about
$4,000
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-10-03
KNAPP and NELL
EXPECTED TO
END STRIKE
TRAFFIC ON GEORGIA ROAD is AT
sTANDsTILL-AUTo MAIL SER.
VICE INAUGURATED.
(By Associated Press.)

Augusta, Ga, Oct. 3.-Hope of end
ing the strike of three hundred con-
ductors and trainment of the Georgia
Railroad, today rests in the coming of
Judge Knapp, of the Federal Com
merce Court, and Federal Labor Com
missioner Neill. Both are expected
before the end of the week. Officials
hope today to resume partial traffic
The time hitherto has been spent by
the officials in examining strike break
ers to ascertain il they will be able to
safely operate trains. Automobile
service to the isolated towns has been
arranged by railway mail officials un
til service is resumed. There has
been no violence so far.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-10-03
DENIES TELEPHONE TALK
WITH PRES. ROOSEVELT
Never Contributed With Any Promise
Or Expectation of Returns, But Sole.
" For "Rest interests of the Dear
People, he Loves SO Well.
by Associated PresS.)

Washington, Oct, S.--J. PIerpont
Morgan in his testimony today before
the Senate Committee investigating
campaign funds, stated he contributed
Sl5O,OO0 to the Republican National
campaign fund in 1904 when Roose.
welt was the candidate.
Mr.. Morgan emphatically denied the
charge that President Roosevelt ever
'telephoned him for campaign con.
tribution, declared he never had any
communication with Roosevelt and
asserted he knew of no conference
among financial men in 1904 or 1905
to agree to support either party's can
didates. 81 want it distinctly under
stood he said, that Morgan and
Company never made a single con
tribution to an election with any prom
Use or expectation of returns, never
made subscription unless they
thought it for the best interests O
the people and government, neve
expected any returns and never go
any"
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-10-03
SOIL SURVEY OF
FORREST COUNTY

A. F, Potter is just in receipt OF
copy of the report of the United
States Engineer w. E. Tharp who
made the soil survey for Forrest
county. This survey report has been
anxiously looked for by many inter,
ested parties. 1t is now available
and may be had upon application to
the Agricultural Department at Wash.
ington.
Soil surveys are made by the gov
ernment at great expense and are
regarded in some sections of the coun-
try with such favor as giving cor.
rect information regarding soil
that they are used in the offices OF
bonding companies and by dealers
in mortgage loans to guide them in
forming opinions as to land values
In view of the tide of immigration
this way, such data will prove very
useful to all parties Interested.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-10-03
HEARING ON INJUNCTION CASE
AT JACKSON FRIDAY AFTERNOON

Judge JEFF Truly. general counsel
for the Mississippi Central Railroad
Company, made application yesterday
to Judge Reed of the Supreme Court,
asking that his client be granted the
right of appeal with supersedeas to
the Supreme Court, from the recent
decision of Special Chancellor Arnold,
wherein the writ of injunction issued
by Chancellor Hicks against the Hat
tiesburg Traction Company, in the use
of it's crossing over the M. C. r. R. on
Main street in this city, was dissolved.
Judge Reed declined to grant the ap-
plication without giving the Traction
Company hearing and set the cause
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-10-03
TO PROTEST AGAINST
INTERVENTION
BY U.S..
NEW REVOLUTIONS LEADER
SAYS STEP WOULD BE GALA
NIFTY FOR BOTH NATIONS.
(BN Associated Press.i

Chicago, Oct. 3.-Senor Zefrino
Dominquez, who is said to be the
choice of Mexico's latest revolution
lists for the presidency, enroute to
Washington to enter a protest against
American intervention in a statement
today said, "Madero government has
been total failure, where Diaz gave
dynasty Madero has given a tyr
amy. Mexicans are now ready to
place the government in the hands
of guide to peace and prosperity.
They realize that European powers
will ultimately force the United
States to intervene which would be
a calamity for both nations"
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-10-03
"STALE" CASES ARE
REMOVED FROM
FILES
LARGE NUMBER OF BILLS IN
cHANCERY DISMISSED ON
ACCOUNT OF OLD AGE.

In chancery court yesterday after
noon no cases were tried but a large
number of orders were entered, most
ly dismissing cases as stale" upon
the clerks motiop, where no pro-
ceedings had been had for two pre-.
vious terms of court.
The annual account of L. s. Fos.
ter, guardian Of the minor heirs OF
j. G. Foster, was examined and al
lowed. The account Of c. H. Hand
receiver of American Drug company
was examined and approved.
Frank T. Scott, administrator oi
the estate of S. B. Scott, was allowed
to withdraw his motion asking to be
allowed to make his report in vaca
ton,
The following cases were dismissed
on the clerks motion: Gertrude Fair
ly VS.. Dave Rodgers; d. S. Cleve
land VS.. Leah Cleveland H. How
oitz VS.. Polly A. Howoitz; Annie Fam
VS. Nathanial FAINT; Daisy Tisdale VS.
Seaborn Tisdale; Mrs Ann Brelant
VS.. Rosie Edelman, E. H. Carr ct al
VS.. Peter Swami; Glasgow Hartfielt
VS.. Ann fairfield without preju
dice); Hays Webb Quinn VS.. Geo
Dunn; Belle Edwards VS.. Geo. Ed
wards; Orshezel McLemore VS.. vii
McLemore; Ada Belle Knott vs.. Sey
mour Knott; Lena Crosby VS.. VIII
Crosby Otis Smith VS.. J. H. Graham
Tim Collier VS.. Mary Fanny Collier
Mrs. ]. w. Williams VS.. j. F. Waddel
ct al; L. M. Gatlin VS.. W. G. Ward
Bphram Grant VS.. Corlne Grant; Ha
die w. Meek vs.. Dave Meek; Isaa
Abdelhud vs.. w. NJ. Mason ct al.
o. F. Hunt VS.. Ruth Hunt; c. L
Woodward VS.. H. o. Rogers ct al.
Exparte Velma Grady and Howar
Bishop without prejudice) and Cal
rie Pool VS.. B. A. Pool.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-10-03
Plan HEARING FOR
BOARD OF ARMY
ENGINEERS
MAJOR FLAeLER, OF MOBILE, CON
FERREp WITH COM. CLUB
ON ARRANeEMTNTs.

Mai Clement A. F. Flagler, Major
of Engineers, United States Army in
charge of this Rivers and Harbors Dis
trict with headquarters at Mobile, ar
rived in the city this morning and re-
turned to Mobile this afternoon.
Maj. Flagler came here for the pur-
pose of comforting with the CONNER
cial Club with reference to perfecting
arrangements for the public hearing
to be accorded Hattiesburg by the
United States Board of Army Engi-
neers with reference to the Leaf and
Pascagoula river project, whereby it
is sought to make those rivers naviga-
BILE for light draft boats.
He suggested to the Commercial
Club just what might be required for
meeting the requirements of the board
when they reach Hattiesburg on tne
10th of this month, and during the
progress of their hearing and while
viewing the river. If the weather per-
mits automobiles will be used for TAX
ing the entire party as far as Wingate,
with the idea of viewing the river at
points touched between Hattiesburg
and that point.
1t is the present intention to have
the party return home ON the regular
evening train on the N. O., NJ & G.
r. R., reaching Hattiesburg in time
for the party to get supper before
leaving for Washington at 11;15. the
same evening.
The club will have all details ar
ranged to conform to Mai Flagler'E
suggestions and it is quite certain
nothing will be omitted that may bC
used to impress the board with tn,
highly meritorious proposition thi
project presents.
Major Flagler is very friendly t,
the suggestion of an appropriation
large enough to so dredge Leaf rive
as to give a four-foot guage all tn
year. He stated frankly that unles
the larger project was approved h
would recommend the abandonmer
of any expenditure for the simple r.
moval of stumps and sunken timbe
The proposed visit of this board {
engineers is very important ever
for Hattiesburg and strong effo
, will be made to secure a favorable r
port on the project.
The statement that Congressma
Harrison would not be here on the o
casion was an error. He says that /
regards this matter OF more impo
tance to his constituents than eve
the making of speeches for Wilso
hence he will surely be on hand.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-10-03
INTEREST IN The
B OY SEQ UT
MOVEMENT
"THUNDER BRIGADE" HAS BEEN
ORGANIZED WITH ALEX CUR
RTE AS LEADER.

The Boy Scout movement has TAX
en- definate form in Hattiesburg, a
troop having been organized under
the name of Thunder Patrol B. s. A.,
with Alex Currie as leader.
The boys have entered into this
work not simly for the fun and pleas
ure they may have, but for the good
they may do.
They state that boy who takes
the Scout oath will not break 1t in
hurry If he is honest. He will have
constant reminders Of its terms ant
its keeping will be encouraged b!
the fact that one who breaks II
stands dishonored among the othel
Scouts. The restraining effect Of th'
oath is very beneficial In the fol
nation of character.
/ There are degrees to be taken, bt
ginning with that known as the "ter
der foot" and on up to the first class
These degrees are educational an
teach many useful things. ,'Scou
craft" Is comprehensive teri
meant to teach observation, dedu,
ton, hardness or the ability to
things. The instruction Include
first aid life saving, tracking, sigma
ing, cycling, nature study, woodcraf
campcraft, chlvalry and other su'
jects. Ali work Is done as games, {
by teams, and Is pleasure as we'll ;
work for the boy.
The Scout oath Is as follows:
my honor I will do my best:
1. To do my duty to God and n
country, and obey Scout law.
2. To help other people at 1
times.
8. To help myself keep ply
cally strong, mentally awake and me
rally straight.
The manual says; A Scout is trul
worthy, loyal, helpful, friendly col
Continued on Page Four)
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-10-03
GOVERNOR WILSON STARTS ON
TWO WEEKS INVASION OF WEST

Harrisburg, Pa, Oct. 3.-Gov.
Woodrow Wilson left here last night
for the West after watching with
interest early returns from the New
York state convention at Syracuse
Nominations had not been made at
that time but Judge Alton B. Parker
had been selected chairman of the
convention after protest by some
OF Gov. Wilson's champions.
When the nominee boarded his spe
cial car at Princeton Junction, N. J..
to begin a two weeks invasion of the
middle West, he was informed by
the correspondents that Mr.. Parker
had been chosen. For a minute he
set his jaws and was about to make
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-10-03
GETTING READY FOR
GREAT NAVAL SHOW,

New York, Oct. 3.-The first of
the American warships that will take
part in the great naval review here
week after next has put in an ap-
pearance and another week, 1t is ex
pected, and see all of the shops, bic
and little, swinging at anchor in the
Hudson. So numerous will the craft
be that they will form an almost un-
broken column extending from a point
opposite Twenty-third street up the
river as far as Yonkers. More than
100000 tons of fighting ships and
naval auxiliaries will be in the dis
play, and of this grand total more
than 100000 tons will be superdread'
noughts, dreadnoughts, first-class bat
tleships and armored cruisers.