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Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-20

How the poem upon "The Beautiful Snow" has been criticised; and still the snow is as beautiful as any poet can imagine or words can describe. The crystals in the snow banks are as pretty in design as the diatous in the silt of the ponds and rivers, or the dust on a butterf1y's wings. Perhaps you may have seen microscopic repro auctions of them-a few but the known number is 1,400 distinct pat terms, and doubtless there are five times that number. If there had never been any snowflakes on the ground perhaps there would never have been some of the patterns so much admired in conventional art work. You know man found the Gothic arch on leaf point We used to be taught the beautiful things of earth were created specially for the eye and pleasure of man, but now we know that the pret- tiest things in creation are only of needlepoint size with the most beauti- ful structural lines-so small the eye of man unaided never could have dis covered them. Nature is beautiful be- yond the ken or imagination of men.
 
 It is good thing to be conscious of our own weaknesses. The man who thinks he is strong when he isn't is in peril. I rather like the style of the eolored parson who conf1ded to his congregat.on Tore God, I must con- fess brudderin. that ken talk more good in five minutes than can do in g year!" He had himself measured 50 that he could start in and do some- thing. Some folks think being good answers every purpose. and do not appear to know that doing good beats it to death. There's too much laziness mixed up with the worlds religion; and half the world needs a new recipe to live by if they desire to live right.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-20

There are people to whom the ac- Uon and expression of every person they meet Is like an open book They do not glare at us, but just naturally glance; and they see ten times as much of us as we think, and know more of us than our next friend can discover in a lifetime. When it comes to the art of looking a person over from top to toe without being guilty of staring, the average woman shows her mastery over the other sex. Not only our dress but our souls are giv- ing out something constantly concern ing us which Is interesting to others; and this is the way our measure Is taken. If you know anything about physiognomy you are aware without the aid of the "ologies" that other may acquire considerable accurate knowl- edge of us; as We may of them. 0ftentimes these measures may be very unjust to us, but they are seldom totally wrong. And this open book is very interesting book to those who sec and comprehend.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-20

Since the friends of Phelps, who killed a deputy sheriff while break ing into his house without a warrant, cannot save him, the friends of Rich eson cannot be quite as full of hope as they appear to be.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-20

The Toledo Blade says: eve never see a picture of Dr. Mary Walker that we don't feel like refuting the idea that clothes make the man."
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-20
Willing to Bs Knocked Down

MT. Roosevelt may be able to stop trolley car, but the nomination of somebody else Is quite a different thing Charleston News and Courier.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-20
Nobody Mnrrv;nn

We have no desire to stir up trouble still it would be interesting to know what has become of Albert Jeremiah Beveridge.-Rochester Herald.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-20

Now that greed has taken butter to half dollar a pound, the tax might be taken from colored oleomargarine that the laboring man may have a chance,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-20

A southern editor says: "The girl who weighs over 200 should not try tc be cute, but just be satisfied to look natural like bag" How rudel
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-20

It is noted that every day is tag day for Brown university while it is raising that million,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-20

We used to think Nature distributed aches and pains. but since we find every person creats his own we real ize they go where they belong.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-20

Since the women of Sweden vote, we should look better if freedom for all was inscribed upon our banners.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-20

The governor of West Virginia has declared for Roosevelt. This boomIet cheers the insurgents.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-20

The men returning from the west say that Taft is gathering strength there rapidly.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-20

The natives of Africa have been burning white men at the stake. We cannot blame them, as we would have done once.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-20

South Africa peaches pay duty of 25 cents a bushel and they sell in New York at 40 cents apiece.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-20

The octopus of greed reaches it's tentacles into all American homes look at the price of butter and pota- toes.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-20

Wouldn't government ownership of the telegraph lines be political es- pionage of private business?
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-20

The big cities make note of the fact that the severity of the weather has compelled actresses in the opera houses to wear clothes.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-20

If Roosevelt is responsible for Taft's being president and it was such an awful mistake, what is the use of put ting him where he can make more mistakes?
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-20

The Salvation Army has been de- nied the privilege of working in Rus sia. The pope of the Greek church has put his foot down against it.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-20

The lazy man forgets to feel thank full to the sun for cleaning the ice from his walks, Old Sol is slow but sure.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-20
EDITORIAL NOTES

No one should be criticised for pre- feiring their cold waves warmed.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-20

Governor Foss' ambitions must be more than satisfied, for in addition to the honor he has to have a guard.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-20

Happy thought for today; The ~o- man who declares all men are alike means except those who are differ ent.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-20
Tryinq Out His Boom.

Governor Harmon says there IS no political significance to his coming trip west---Denyer Republican
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-20

The Chicago News suggests that 'oelore we shed either blood oT tears over Queen MaTy's alleged luixs warm ness toward American women at court Tel us remind ourselves that t is her court and that American women ought to be z5oye trifling amusements, any, way w
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-20

The Savior of men was doing all the
 time and cannot be found once taking the credit to himself. The faith Of the other party made his mighty works success,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-20
Bible Question Box

Your RibIe questions will be an- awered in these cSlumna or by naaiI # seHt to our Bible QueatIon Box Editor.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-20

Young man, young woman, hit from where you are There are larger jobs than this one you are holding. Make a
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-20

The idea there is always room for one more Is too prevalent in this world. It is this one thought which crowds the trolley car and overcrowds the stomach-and if the toper did not get the impression there was room for one more So often he would not go reeling home late a night. We are prone fo think there is one more year in which to mend our ways; or one more chance to dodge the con- sequences of our acts. Of course, we are always looking for one more op- portunity fer something except in creasing our contributions for the church. or the foreign missions. Some how, that which is most precious we are always figuring to pay the least Tor. We are a curious lot whether we profess something, or are satisfied to float on the tide of life as so much flotsam and jetsam. This idea has been prevalent for ages and is liable to show up when Gabriel sounds the last trump.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-20

Denmark boasts 81 head of cattle to each 100 inhabitants.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-20
THE MAN WHO TALKS

It does not do to doubt too much in this world, or to be too cocksure of things. It looks as though all extremes were really faults; and that the great light way avoids all extremes. There Is no sitting in judgment to see where faults most abound. The person who thinks he Is faultless is no less in hts own mind than perfect; and if he Is perfect he is handicapped If per- lection was the aim of nature we should see more of it. Where things are perfect there Is no more chance for advancement. The goal is perfec- ton, which to the Japanese means the passage through twenty-seven heavens in limitless time We haven't so exactly measured the way to it but we know 1t may be when we are fitted to assemble with the saints-not the man salnted but the divinely saint ed hosts. If God had designed that physical man should become perfect the anatonlists would be unable to find over hundred faults ill his physical structure. It is healthy to doubt enough, for to be too credulous is tc be constantly misled.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-20

Arkansas in 1910 raised agricultural products worth S1S5,000, 900.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-08-17
zAPAT|S1AS ARE SAvAGES.
HORRIBLE BUTCHERY IN CAN.
ION IN SOUTHERN MEXICO
heoeis Show More Brutality Than at
tuernavaca Massacre-Nearly Sixty
People Killed.

Mexico City, Aug. 12.--Thirty-
soldiers and more than 20 passengers
We're slaughtered by Zapatisyas yes
| terday afternoon in a canyon, one
| kllometre north of Ticuman. 10
miles southeast Of Mexico City, when
passenger train, southbound from
this city, was attacked from ambush.
Meagre details which did not reach
this city until this afternoon, indi-
cate that the savagery displayed was
not less, and perhaps greater, than
| that which characterized the massa-
ere of troops and passengers on a
train between Cuernevaca and Mexico
City on July 20. So far as known to-
night, only part of the train crew
escaped.
The first story of the assault was
sent to Mexico City by Conductor
Marin and Collector Dominguez who
although wounded had managed to
make their way to Yuatepec, II miles
away. They were forced to steal
through the Zapatista lineS and did
not arrive at the telegraph station
until this afternoon.
After the firing ceased the rebels
swarmed down the hillside and set
fire to the three cars composing the
train. A few of the wounded had
crawled out onto the right of way
thus escaping the fate of those un-
able to leave the cars. They were
burned. According to reports re-
ceived, the leader OF the rebels made
absolutly no effort to restrain his
men from acts of brutality greater
campaign in the south
The wounded, pleading for their
lives, were struck down without pity,
and even looting was held in abey-
ance until the slaughter was COM
plete
Not satisfied with robbing their
victims in ordinary manner, the lin
gers of lnen and women were chopDed
off with uachetes in order that the
rings they wore might be more quick
lY secured. Ornaments were torn
from the ears Of the women and tlaeir
bodies We're otherwise mutilated-
Among the passengers were TWO
newspaper men, who We're among the
lsi,'eI
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-08-17
Rub My-Tism will cure you.


Pee Dee Advocate.
Miss Mae Glover is being charm
ingiy entertained 10y the Misses Silby
ot sumter. On Thursday evening an
informal but most enjoyable dance
was given in her honor 10y 4 number
of young people. The spacious home
81 her hostess was given up TO the en-
tcrtainment. being beautifully decor
atci for the occasion and lit With
Saily COlorcd Japanese lanterns The
supper room rescmhlcd Il woodland
bower. Wild vines and clusters of an
ripen"d grapes being used in profus-
ION Delicious cream. jellies cakes
ana home made candies were dainIily
served at l. o'clock. after which lhe
german was danced till = o'clock.
when the tired hut delighted guests
Withdrew.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-08-17
hona.E~rs "a iical j~taAr.

GGq f-I'eT.i.- tran -te-s IT r.et. .--
two, weeks at the office Of the cefln-
'ty clerk to be recorded:
i. r McInvail to w. ]. BenenhssIey
lar Noah Renenhaley, one-half acre
=. -ounty, $1,000.
Matilda j. Benenll&ley to ArEeliar
A. Ellison. Henry s. Ellison, Gee. S.
and Louise Il. Ellison, tracts Of land
in Stateburg township, So.
Master to Joseph ~ Frierson. tract
.of II acres in Concord township,
s100.
J.. L. MeCallum ta Oliver L.. Yates
lot and buildings on Calhoun. street.
$4,000
Z. L, B. Hodge and Ellie T. 4.
Johnson to- Joseph. Sprott, trustee, in
terest in tracts of so and 40 acres in
county, SIS.
]. f. NJ. Hodge to Joseph Sprott.
trustee, interest in two Tracts of lapd
in county. So.
Jas. K. Ligon 10 Thos. ]. Williams.
yr-. lSt in city. s205.
John Sanders TO Jarses Sanders.
right TO 80 10 acres in one tract aud
5S IL acres in second. tract, $40.
Master TO Hattie A. Stansill, lot or
Liberty street, S1925 90.
Realty I3evelopme9 * Company to
Friday Kershaw, cots in county.
$3.50.
w. l. Whitehead. TO Davis ~ Noise.
1T al, irsterest ir. tracts OF land ir
county. SAL, 800.
Realty Development Company 20
Frank White, iot on Pierson street.
s75..
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-08-17
THE CANNING FACTORY.
Farmers Are Responding to Letters
Mailed by Chamber of Commerce..

Something over 100 acres of pro-
duce have already been contracted
for To be grown for the proposed
canning factory. One farmer has
signed up for % acres of sweet po-
1atoes alone. Those farmers who may
be thinking of planting for the fac
tory should at once notify the
Chamber of Commerce of the NUM-
ber Of acres that they propose to
grow. Preference will be given to
chose who first apply. The secre-
tary will be glad to talk over this
subject with anyone who may desire
information. Secretary Smell will he
absent from the city from the l4th
of August until the 31st. but Mr.
Fraser Dick will be. in the office every
afternoon of each day during his alb
sence. Blanks have also been placed
in the banks. Mr.. K t.. Belser. Di-
rector OF the Department. of Rural
Relations OF Mr.. G.. a. Lemmon are
aiding in the work of e%ta tablishing the
canning factory and will he glad t.
talk over this subject with any farm
or who may be Interested.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-08-17
DF-spLf GERMS IN TROyGHS
thousands of Horses Killed by Dis
cases Contracted While Watering

New York, Aug. 12.-'Now il is
the common drinking cup" for horses
that must be done away with. An
Investigation by the bureau Of muni-
cipal research here shows that of the
$500 horses that died in Manhattan
last year from glanders and other
communicable diseases, a large por
ton imhibed the germs from the wa
teriEg trough.
IL IS the opinion Of those. interest
ed in the problem that all troughg
should be abolished. Il is said tina,
the New Tork health department will
forbid the further erection OF water
ing troughs of any description, and
that their place Will be supplied by
draw hydrants.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-08-17
GIRL SAVES YOUTHS LIFE.
Miss Ruby Dowcll. Experienced SWIM
mer. Helps Companion When Boat
Up~ets on Pond.

Timmonsvillc. Aug. l3.--An acci-
dent happened to two members of u
small picnic at Highland park yes
terday. which resulted i'm a narrow
escape. While Miss Ruby Dowcll and
Warren cElvecn were out In the
lake rowing the boat. suddenly cap
sized. Miss Dowcll. being an expert
enccd swimmer. and knowing her
companion could not swim we'll, inn
mediateiy swam To- his assistance, and
togethcr they kept above the water
until help was rendered To- them. \
physician. who was ON the grounds.
rushed them at once to- Timnonsvillc
In his automobile. There Is M Sc
rious result from the accident.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-08-17
Pr0tracted Meeting u. Pisgah.

| PlSgah, Aug. 12.--The drought wiIq
relieved last week by some fine show-
ers which have greatly benefited the
| crops. Cotton went down under the
| neat and dry weather and young corn
was hurt Old corn is about safe.
On the whole crops are fairly good
about here. The peach crop. which
bld fair to be an abundant one, rot
'eo' either from wet or some disease
affecting the trees. Whole trees rot
ted and many are dying and dead.
The health of our community is
very good.
Protracted meetings are now going
on in the churches
Mr. Sharp closed his at Snithville
Saturday and Mr.. Hatfield has closed
his at New Hope.
Mr.. Cole went to. Orangeburg and
asslsted in one of the best meetings
he SAID he ever was engaged in. Last
week he assis ed in one at Antioch,
l. Wv" NC SUES 10 ML zion. Next
week to Flint Hill; week after to
Swift Crack. Last night he preached
by invitation 10 The colored uninn
church' Hhis place, and they gave
him quite a contribution for his SER
vices
Capt. j. I. Cooley, of Darlington. is
visiting his daughter. Mrs j. l.. Cillis.
Mr.. Williams, of Orangeburg, is
visiting his daughter, Mrs. Kenny.
For weeks the papers have. been
full of: politics and meetings advising
the voters what to do and | very
much doubt if single vote has been
changed. People these days ace in
telligent enough to know how to vote
without aEK advice which is an in
suit to a naat's intellgence: The
whole thing is political rot. strong
and intelligent men are supynrting
both Blease and Jones
Nationally the forming OF the
Roosevelt party has, we all hope. ad-
vanced Wilson's chances largely. If
ne two wings Of the radical party
Will only have separate electoral
tickets the battle is won, for Wilson
will be elected by plurality vote
If we miss him now the cause of
good government will get a 5ackset
the end of which no man can, tell and
may be as Bailey said the tsginning
OF the end of free republic. Let
us work for Wilson's election.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-08-17
PREPARE FOR CAMPAIGN.
WCdgcticld Club Decides on Basket
Picnic and Baseball Game.

Wcdgeneld Aug. 12.-At a called
meeting os the Wedgefeld Demo-
cratic club on Saturday evening II
was decided To have q basket picnic
on Thursday, the day Of the county
campaign meeting, committee be-
ing appointed to look after the cree
tiOn Of "a platform, arrange for a site
for the picnic. etc. An invitation l.
extended To the public to join us in
making il an enjoyable occasion.
After the speechmaking and dinner
there will he a game of baseball.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-08-17
WAR IN NICARAGUA.
REVOLUTIONISTS BOMBARD CAP.
ITAL CITY.
Attack on City Made, Despite ARMS.
tice and in Defiance Of Diplomatic
and Naval Protests,

Managua. Nicaragua, Aug. ia
| combined rebel force under Gen. Luis
Mena. the secretary of war recently
| deposed by President Diaz. and Gen
Zeledon, one time war secretary in
the cabinet of Former President
Zelaya. began bombarding the Nicara-
guam capital at q o'clock Sunday
morning. For several hours the at
tacking guns were out of range and
the shells fell short of the city. At
noon, however, the rebel pieces were
advanced and shrapnel burst fire.
quently over the city proper. Several
women and children were wounded
by bullets from the exploding mis-
siles.
When the bombardment became
general government troops replied to
the attack with the guns on Lorna
hill. the fortress attending the city,
and firing continued heavy all after
noon. At 5 O'Clock the rebels made
fierce onslaught on the peniten-
tiary, but after a sharp engagement
they We're driven back. Three hours
later the attacking force moved
around TO the eastern side of the
capital and directed its fire On the
government troops defending that
portion of the city out was again re-
pelled
The bombardment was begun in
violation of the armistice arrange
ment of Sunday and despite protests
made by the American minister,
George l.. Weitzel as dean of the
diplomatic corps. and by Capt w. j.
Terhune, commander of the United
States gunboat Annapolis, now sta
toned off Corinto, from which yes
sci bluejackets and marines were dis
patched to this city 10 protect lives
and property Of Americans.
The national flags Of the members
of the diplomatic corps and the for
clSu COHSuiS uS well us tnOSS OF JDr-
eign residents are flying over their
respective dwellings and business
houses.
When ii became known that the
rebels were earnest in their an
nounced intention of bombarding the
city the government issued a ,,ro-
clamation warning the people to leave
the capital. Many of the inhabit9nts'
needed his adyic- and pressed in-.
sory'c. az available ms 81 tttu -
por zion
President Dinz IS relying u"r the
su.po.. Ok the Cntad states ir his
effort to withstand the attack Of the
:evolu ionares and TO maintain con-
troll of the government.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-08-17
STATE SENATOR NO MORE.
william l.. Mauldin Dies at Ills
GrccnVillc Home.

Grccnvi,lc, Aug. Ex-senator Will
liam l.. Mauldin died at his home in
this city at o'clock this evening. af-
ter an extended illness Several weeks
ago Senator Mauldn was taken to the
mountains of Western North Caro-
lima in the hope that the high al
titudc might prove of benefit But on
last Saturday he grew rapidly worse.
He expressed "a desire To bc brought
home at once that he might die on his
native heath.
Senator Mauldin's funeral will be
held at I O'Clock Thursday after
noon. August -.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-08-17
RESPITE GRANTED F'ELON.
Charleston Negro Given More Time
Alex Weldon VIII Die Today.

Columbia. Aug. 13.--The governor
has granted a respite until August so
to Isaiah Butler. the Charleston ne
gro who was TO have been electro
cuted tomorrow. Alex Weldon will
be executed this morning between the
hours of 10 and ~ o'clock. The exc
cution of Butler was postponed up
cials so as to prevent two eXecution ms
In one week
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-08-17
BREAK IN COTTON FUTURES.
swift AMI sudden DctIinc i'm
Prices

New York, Aug. IA renewal,
of heavy general selling IN the cot
ton market today Developed sen
sational break in prices. Active ew
crop cotton sold fun $25O per bale
undcr the closing prices of saturday
ana about $9.50 per bale undor the
high records made just before the
publication of tho last government
crop report carly in the month.
Selling orders seemed To come from,
practically all directions