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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-10-30

The morning trains were about
quarter of an hour behind schedule
time Monday morning because Of the
state fair traffic although there was
not a great deal more passenger traf-
lie than usual. Extra coaches were
placed on some Of the trains. but
these were not nearly filed.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-10-30
TO ELECT OFFICERS OF FAIR.
Annual Meeting of Society Wetines-
day Night.


Columbia, October 2S.-The an
nual meeting of the South Carolina
Agricultural and Mechanical society
Will be held in he Richland coun-
" court house on Wednesday night
at o'clock. A large attendance
Is expected. The business of the
society will be attended to and the Of
hcers for the year elected.
The following are the officers:
President, j. a. Banks. st. Mat
thews; president pro tenn, Tom c..
Hamer, Bennettsville.
Vice Presidents-S. G.. Stoney. first
congressional district, Charleston; r.
B. Watson, second congressional dis
trict, Ridge Springs: T. j. Kinard
third congressional district, Ninety
six; Jno. ID. w. Watts, fourth con-
gressional district Laurens; 7. l.. Bu-
low. fifth congressional district
Ridgeway; ID. A. Spivey sixth con-
gressional district, Conway; L. c. Nc
Gregor, seventh congressional district
Columbia.
Executive Committee-J. II. Whar-
ton. Waterloo; Tom G. Hamer, Ben
netsville; Il. II. Boykin, Boykin; Jno
ID. Frost, Columbia; j. H. Henegan
st. Mathews; Richard Singleton
Acton; r. /. Manning, Sumter; d. f.
Efird, LeXington; Paul V. Moore
NJ oore; j. y. Kirvin, Darlington, b.
Harris, Pendleton; S. j. Summers
Cameron; Il. +. Taylor, Columbia; L.
j. Browning, Union.
Ex-oflicio Members. h. Humbert,
Princeton; II. \. Love. Chester; ID. =.
Duncan, Columbia; Thos. j. Moore,
Moore; Jno. G.. Mobley, Winnsboro;
u. j. Cunningham, Chester; w. ID. Ev-
ans, Cheraw; G.. a. Guignard, Colum-
bia.
Secretary. NJ. Cantey, Columbia
Treasurcr--D. G.. Ellison, Columbia.
Assistant Sccretary-T. a. Heise,
Columbia.
General Superintendent. d. w
Watts, Laurens.
Standing Committees.
Finance Committee-R. !. Manning
chairman, G.. Il. Guignard -. \. Spi-
very, j. II. Frost.
Fair Grounds and Building-T. J..
Kinard, chairman, w. II. Evans, j.
ID. w. Watts l.. II. Hamer, II. l.. Bu-
low
Premium List. -. w. Watts,
chairman. :. j. Summers, ID. H. Enrd.
Il. Il. Watson, G. a. Guignard
Legislativc-L. j. Browning, chair
man, ID. a. Spivey, j. H. Wharton,
John G.. Moblcy, :. j. Cummings.
Races. II. Hencgan, chairman;
John ID. Frost, II. j. Cunningham.
Railroads-D. Il. Duncan, chair
man, Il. +. Taylor. Tom c. Hamcr,
j. Il. Iiumbcrt. II. j Moore.
Entcrtainment--i. H. Boykin.
chairman; X. a. Love, B. +. Taylor,
Richard Singleton. John G.. Moblcy.
organization and Work-B. Harris.
chairman; S. q. Stoney, r.. c. Me
ircgor J. y. Kirvin, PAU V. Moore.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-10-30
Rowland Buggy Company Exhibits

The Rowland buggy Company Of
this city is the largest exhibitor from
Sumter at the state fair. This com
pany sent over carlod of buggics
to the fair grounds Saturday which
they will exhibit.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-10-30

number of uc0plc who expect to
attend the state fair this week were
congratulatiug themselves Monday
morning on the beautiful weather
which marked the opening day
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-10-30

The Sumter watchman was found
"a In 1850 and the True southron In
isss- The watchman and southron
now has the combined circulation and
mnuence CT both OF the old papers.
and is manifestiy the best advertising
medium In Sumter.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-10-30

their voting in the primary. On the
contrary he was clamoring then for
every white man to vote.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-10-30

\ crowd OF football enthusiasts will
90 TO Columbia Thursday for the
Clcmsou-Carolina game.
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Tom Watson Is so possessed of the
idea that he Is the only man In Ameri-
ca fit to be President that ne serves
notice on the public that ne wont
vote for Wilson or any other candi-
date.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-10-30
PLANTATION FOR SAIE-Tba old
10 Rent or Lease

First class cotton lands in Sumter
County, ranging from one To six
horse farms. buildings and equip
monts complete 80 blight. Railway
station on property. Church and
school on adjoining place.
For terms apply To
w l.. SAUNDERS,
r. l.. II. g.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-10-30

SIND us your job work.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-10-30

There are 2.2s7 white Democrats in
Sumter county-that number voted in
the first primary-and they have
contributed only s527 toward the
Wilson campaign fund. The actual
number contributing is less than 200.
so there are more than 1000 Demo-
srats in Sumter county who have Civ
On nothing to help elect Democratic
president. III you are one OF the g.
900. there Is still time to do your duty
- good citizen and loyal Democrat.
Sring or send your contribution to
the Bank of Sumter. Make 1t a dol
Tar or more-the Wilson campaign
committee needs money to fight the
rust-backed candidates en- their own
ground
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-10-30

FOR SAI4E-A few fine White Leg
horn cockerils, March and April
hatch. III. q. Osteen.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-10-30


vies. IL had no right. legally or
morally. to agree To wink at the
continued violation OF the law, and 1t
% to be hoped that the law will be
enforced rigidly. and that Sumter will
ne cleaner and more moral town
lsereafter. a.. a..
The hay crop of Sumter county
his year wa larger ,han usual and
It good aualty, but il, is not suffi-
cient TO suppl tho rome demand.
thousands OF dollars rat should be
sept at home viii be sp. Mt this winter
md next spring and summer for Wes-
tern and Northern hay. The
irmer who puts in crop OF vetch
lay now will and ready market for
: next spring and IL will be a prof.
iaoie crop too. Three to four tons
"a, hne hay have been grown to the
acre at ANAL expense In sumter coun-
u. A thousand or two acres that will
be Idle this witner should be planted
10 vetch' immediately--thc crop will
Yield a proft and the land will be
Improved. for crop of vetch stores
up In the soil for the use of the next
crop great deal OF nitrogen.
W 81 -,
s. c.. who has several times exerted
his persuasive powers to the utmost
on the Democratic voters in the fu-
tile EFFORT To- induce them To- give him
q State ofhce. has discovered that
there Is urge0t need In South Carolina
for a third party. and is rampaging
around the State as "a rabid Bull
Boose. Unsuccessful office seekers
have the habit OF discovering the need
Of another party.
Beast Vaughan. Of Grecnvillc, who
was sentenced To death ON Saturday,
has made a confession duplicating
three men I'm his escape from the
sreenville Jail. The confession may
De bona fide. but II looks more like n
frame up TO escape the death penalty
On December Goth lie begged Ike a
dog FOR his life before sentence was
imposed. and having failed then To OBJ
tai" n mitigation of the sentence. this
confession smells strongly OK a
scheme 10 postpone the day Of execu-
ton.
Senator Tillman and Gov. Flea,
are ont I'm open letters to the Demo-
srats q the state urging them To- vote
the straight Democratic ticket, State
and National. and reminding them tn AZ
al who participated In the primary
are In honor bound To support the
nominees of the party. This advice
is sound and iu strict accord with tho
doctrine 90 party regularity. 1t wouia
not De needed IL the Democratic pr
mary had been properly safcPrardcd
heretofore. hut In view 81 the fact
hat Republicans, Socialists ara all
manner Of men of whatever political
faith. have been permitted Ia vote I'm
the primary IL ~ too much tc cx-
pect that all ~ them viii regard the
primary pledge as at all binding. Tho
Republicans. Socialists and others
who voted In the primary did so
knowing they would not vote the party
ticket In the general election and
Gov. Blcosc made no objection 10
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-10-30

City Council could not do other
wise than IL did In the matter OF en-
forcing the state and city laws against
vies. IL had no right. legally or
morally. to agree to wink at the
continued violation OF the law. and 1t
. to be hoped that the law will be
enforced rigidly. and that Sumter will
ne q cleaner and more moral town
liereafter. .,. a.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-24

company: "It Is the desire Of this COM
pany and all Of It's Officers to work for
the welfare of the Commercial club and
this city in an unselflsh and impersonal
way. II is. I. believe. the desire lof the
majority OF the members of the CONNER
clal club TO work In the same way for
the welfare OF each one OF its members.
II is, therefore, only fair that the Com
mercial club should have the same cordial
treatment from each one OF the business
institutions In this city. whether retailer,
wholesaler or manufacturer"
George II. Kelly, vice president execu-
tive COMMITTEES; president Adams & Kelly
company: 1.-THE Commercial club is the
only organization embracing all lines Of
business through which intelligent and
effective action may be taken on any sub
ject. II Is the business mems clearing
house and the greatest single power for
material development in the city. The
club is working all the time for the good
of the community and therefore to the
direct benefit OF every citizen. Its policy
and work are carried on increasingly until
its objects are accomplished"
]. Z. Baum. ex-president; The Bennett
company: The one great big fact that
the Commercial club stands for Omaha Is
the essence of the whole thing. and to
rightly represent this city the Commercial
club should be an institution strong. alert.
and high-class. and representa-
tive Of every business and civic interest OF
the community, and that Is just what
think II Is
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-24
CLUB is AFTER NEW MEMBERS
Big Campaign This Week by the
Commercial Club.
Fifty New Names Day. IL the Mark
at which the Committee Expects
TO shoot for the Next
SIX Days.

Fifty members a day for the next six
days for the Commercial club Is the
number the membership committee OF the
club hopes to land. The campaign has
been under way for several weeks, with
great success. and the supreme effort
win be made this week. for next week
initiation fees and dues viii be advanced
Each member Of the club this week
wiz wear a membership button In his
lapel and tine man without the button
will be a fair target for the solicitations
of the membership committee. Each
member Of the club-for all members will
be expected TO assist the membership
committee-wiil be armed with q booklet
giving forty reasons for belonging TO the
club.
II the expected 800 new members are
secured this week the membership of the
club win be brought up 10 1900. which
win put the organization ION easy street"
ss far as paying expenses in the mag
nlficent new club rooms in the woodmen
Of the World building.
The booklet issued 10 members bears
the following on the title page: "omahas
future Will be Just what you make IL.
Good reading for members Of the Omaha
Commercial club and those who are not
members. but ought 10 be Issued by tho
1872 membership committee Of the Com
mercial club OF Omaha"
Reasens why.
The following is printed at the top Of
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-24
County Board Goes
to Marble, Coloy to
Inspect Quarries

Four members OF the Board OF County
Commissioners left yesterday morning for
Marble. Colo, to inspect the quarries and
shops Of the Colorado Yule Marble COM
pany with view 10 determining whether
everything possible Is being done to hurry
marble to Omaha for the new county
building, and complete the building. The
board thought II had better make the
trip before finally deciding whether or
not to GUST Caldwell q Drake. county
building general contractors. for delin-
quency.
The commissioners on the trip are John
c. Lynch, chairman. and Tom oConnor.
A. C. Harte anu Frank Best Commits
sicner Elsasser did not so. he having
made trip to Marble last December
with o. j. Packard. then member Of
the beard. The commissioners Will return
in about five days
Lester Drake, of Caldwell 4 Drake. ae-
eompanied the commissioners. John +.
Stout Of Stout a Rose. counsel for caid-
wen & Drake: John Latenser. county
building architect. and J. A. C. Kennedy
OF Mahonsy & Kennedy. counsel for the
Fidelity and Deposit company Of Mary
land, Caldwell & brakes bondsmen. were
unable to get away. ". II. Morrow Of
the building company left this afternoon
and viii Join the party At Denver or
Marble
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-24

dington, Mrs. McKeen's brother, called,
she let McKeen hurriedly out the back
door. Regarding the girls statement that
onct after Mr.. MeKeen's departure she
found in the library safety pins with
which the petticoats Of Mrs. Hull had
been fastened. Mrs. McKeen said she had
no ressllection Of any such incident, but
she knows positively that no safety pins
were removed from her clothing at any
time when Mr.. McKeen was at her home,
Didn't Send Mckeen Flowers,
Mrs. McKeen denied that she frequently
sent Mr.. McKeen waffles and flowers,
denied that she had a system Of signals
for communication with McKeen, denied
that she took automible rides with him
and denied that she conspired with him
to get alimony from Hull.
In affidavlts by McKeen and Mrs. Nc
Keen denial was also made Of state
ments of George W. Mccain, Joseph
Cooper and George H. Pettis that they
saw the two driving together in the early
summer of 1910. These statements were
made in affidavits read by Hulrs at
torneys.
Mr., Burbank read an affidavit by him.
self denying conspiracy to secure alimony
from Hull by threatening publicity. He
said he filed the original divorce petition
for Mrs. Hull and withdrew II from the
files. It charged cruelty and adultery.
Later supplemental petition was filed,
he said and BroRan as Hull'a atforuev
destroyed the original petition and asked
that the papers be kept out Of the office
of the clerk OF the district court so he
newspapers would not get them.
Two witnesses to show that McKeen
brought property for 1850 shortly after
Mrs. HUI received her first alimony In
stalment, were placed on the stand.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-24
FrnternaI Union of America,


Mondamin lodge. No. Ill, gave an en-
tertainment and dance at its hall, Twenty
fourth and Parker streets. Monday even
ing. March IS. The following participated
in the program: Mary creedon and Helen
Adams, Irish Jig; Helen Kroner. dance
specialties; Pauline Caps, dramatic
reading; Baby Francis Harrison, smallest
classic dancer In the United States;
Adolph Brandes. character monologue:
Guinane Twins, boy boxers and wrestlers;
Annabel and Helen Sinclair. Highland
fling; Mrs. Draper. dramatic reading;
Mary Britton. songs; Messrs. christen-
son. johnson and Waugh. the owl trio.
songs; selection by Parkinson's orchestra:
Cyro slingerland, character sketch and
songs. The hall was tilted with an inter-
ested audience, and luncheon was served
at the conclusion Of the exercises.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-24
Anniversary Celebrated.

U. S Grant women's Relief Corps No.
lN celebrated the twenty-third anniver-
sary of the organization at Baright hall
on Monday evening. Members of U. S.
post were guests Of honor.
The following program was carried out:
Vocal solo. Mr.. A. Gum.
Recitation. Dorothy Sayre.
Recitation with piano. Daddy and
Baby Mrs. @. Wagner; Miss Alice
Gorst, pianist.
History Of the Corps" Mrs, R S.
Wilcox.
The Capture and Escape" Comrade
Andrew Trainor
Vocal solo. AT the Sound Of Reyeille."
Mr. A. Gum.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-24

mediate relief for sore bunions, sweaty.
smelly and aching feet A twenty-five
cent box o. Calocide Is said to be ruff
Gent 70 cure the worst feet II works
Of tbs trouble Don't wazte time on un-
csrfain remedies. Any druggist has
1alocide compound In stock or he can
get u 10 a few hours from his whole
sale house. II is not patent medicine.
but y N ethical prepzrstIon-Ady.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-24
Royal Achase..

On Thursday evening Union lodge. No.
10 Royal Achtes. will act as hosts for
tho lodge Of Ben Hur which meets on
the same evening in Barights hall
There win be an elaborate luncheon
served. after which dancing and cards
viii be the feature.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-24

the first page: There are so many
reasons why every live business and pro-
fessional man Of Omaha should be
member OF the Commercial club II Is i'm
possible to enumerate them ell. but here
are a few"
Here are some expressions from live
Commercial club mems relative to the
value Of membership In the club:
q. e Haverstick. President Omaha
Commercial club; Through the Com
mercial club are conducted all OF the
necessary activities for omaha's CONNER
elal, Industrial and civic progress. II is
the only medium organised and equipped
for this purpose and II therefore invalu-
able; the developer of the highest type
Of citizenship and prepared at all times
to cope with any situation affecting the
eity's material welfare"
c. c. Belden. Thompson. Belden & Co. /:
1t is impossible for any business man
to be wel and fayorably known unless
he belongs to the Commercial club. and
10 be well and favorabIy known is a great
asset to mans business"
Concerted Force.
J. II. Dunont, J. H Dumont a Son.
The value OF the Commercial club Of
Omaha lies chiefly in the concentrated
force which the citizens Of Omaha are
enabled. through II, TO throw into every
effort made to increase the business and
the prestige Of the city and protect II
against unjust discrimination and unfair
composition. incidentally. the mingiing
Of the various clements comprising its
membership smoothes out many differ
ences which otherwise would setard de-
veicpment and split the community into
factions. The work Of the club Is GER
txiniy Invaluable to the city. and every
loyal citizen should give II his support"
W. II. Mecord President Mccord- Brady
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-24

this for full fifteen
n / ates. gently
rubbing the sore
parts" The effect
Is really wonderful.
AL soreness goes
instantly; the feet
feel SO good you
could sing for Joy.
CorEs and callouses
can be peeled right
nFf II pfvea i'm
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-24

The next meeting will be hat night"
when each man will put the name of
a subject in the hat and upon the hat
being passed around each man picks out
a paper and speaks on the subject indi-
Gated.
Memorial services will be held In May
and preparations for the services are
now going on.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-24
Baracn Boys Organize,

The Emmanuel Baraca boys at TWEEN
ty-fourth and T1nkney have reorganIxed
again this year and expect to be stronger
than ever. Any one wishing to book
games should call Red sol. or address
z. w. johnson. manager, at so South
Twenty-fourth street.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-24

Omaha court No. M Tribe Of Ben
Hur. will give card party and dance for
its members and friends next Friday
evening at Premier hall, TwenIy-fourth
and Parker streets.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-24
mrs. M'KEEN MAKES DENIAL
Declares She Did Not Act Improperly
While Wife of Another.
sAFEY PIN STORY IS RESENTED
Action 20 Preclude Payment of
AIimony Soon Due to His
Former Wife.

Emphatic denial Of all the charges made
against her by her former maid. Miss
Anna Nelson, was made by Mrs. w. r.
McKeen, formerly Mrs. C. w. Hull, in an
affidavit read before Judge Troup in dis
triot court yesterday.
The reading of the affidavit by Byron
g. Burbank, attorney for Mrs. McKsen.
was a part OF the hearing on Mr.. Hulrs
motion for an order restraining Mrs. Nc
Keen. his former wife, from collecting a
5000 alimony installment due April L
Affidavits charging Mrs. McKeen, then
Mrs. Hull. with riding around the city
with Mr.. McKeen in the early summer Of
1910 were read by F. A. Brogan and T,
J. Mahoney. counsel for Mr.. Hull.
Mr.. Hull was the only party to the silt
who appeared in court.
Did Cain OccasionRIIy.
In her affidavit Mrs McKeen denied
the maids testimony that McKeen fire.
quently visited her when she was Mrs
Hull. but admitted that he called oeca-
sionally. She denied that he frequently
remained until midnight. and declared
that on the rare occasions on which he
called he always left about 10 O'Clock.
She denied that when he called he was
entertained in dfmlY lighted rooms, but
declared there were no doors between the
rooms and all the rooms were wen 81
Illuminated.
Mrs. McKeen denied the story Of Miss
Nelson that once when DR.. Paul Lud-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-24
women win Play Cards.

The women's auxiliary Of the Interna-
ticnal typographical union viii spend
Friday afternoon at cards in the Bran
deis' assembly room. Hand decorated
china viii be awarded to the successful
players
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-24

George Custer post No. and women's
Relief corps No g will hold an open
meeting Tuesday evening, March 5 at
Fraternity hall Lunch VIII Be served.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-24
Gives Quickest and Surest
Cure For All Sore Feet

The following is absolutely the serest
and quickest cure known TO science for
all foot ailments: Dissolve two table
spoonfuls % Czioc&1le compound in
basin Of KARIN water. Soak the feet In
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-24
order Of scottish Clans.

Regular meeting of Clan Gordon No. 6.
Order OF Scottish Clans. was held Tues
day evening. The attendance was good
and several visitors from eastern clans
were present. There MAS one application
for membership and one by transfer.
Two were hailoted-
Clansman Alex MCKEE made an address
upon The Literary Societies Of Scot
land and Chief James Cameron gave q
very interesting talk upon hls ten weeks'
trir through Florida
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-24
ECHOES OF The ANYE-ROOM
Woodmen Will Combine to Give Big
Ball at Auditorium.
PROCEEDS WILL GO TO HoMI
Order of Scottish Clans is Busy Max
ing Preparations for Its Me-
mortal Services Next
May.

Announcements are out to all members
OF the wocdmen of the World in Omaha.
South Omaha. Benson and Florence Of a
big joint bell to be given at the Audi
forum Tuesday evening April Q. the
proceeds to be donated to the Joseph
Cullen Root Memorial home for aged
and INDECENT members Of the order. John
N. Crawford. clerk OF omaha-Seymour
camp. No. lS and Charles Unit, clerk OF
Alpha camp No. 1. have been named as
chairman and secretary, respectively. of
the general committee from all camps.
and a final meeting win be held at Ba-
rights society hall Monday evening to
make final arrangements.