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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-10-30
INVESTMENTS IN THIS STATE.
MADE BY LIFE AND FIRE INSUR.
ANCE COMPANIES.
Forthcoming Report OF Insurance
Commissioner will Show Amounts
Invested i'm Each County i'm State.
Municipal and County Bonds. Real
Estate Mortgages and Other Sc
curities. Aggrcgating Over Sixteen
Million Dollars.

Columbia, Oct 24.-The insurance
department, in it's next report to the
Legislature, will make, an interesting
statement In regard to investments by
insurance companies in this State.
Inc variety of investments and the
amount invested in each county Of
the State will be shown.
The report will show that the ag-
gregate amount Of money to the cred
1t of South Carolinians in the insur-
ance companies Of all classes doing
business in South Carolina, is about
$29,OOO.OO0. The aggregate amount
of investments by insurance COM
panies of every class in South Caro-
lima, including loans to policy holders
by life insurance companies on secur-
ity of their policies alone; investment
in Interstate railroad bonds, on a
pro rata income basis, and the in
vestments in the Stae, county and
municipal bonds, industrial bonds and
real estate mortgages, amounts to
about s16.2O0,OOO.
The investment in State, county and
municipal bonds and in real estate
mortgages have been made almost en-
tirely within the last three or four
years.
The returns show that S2.4O9,5O5.5S
have been invested by all classes of
insurance companies in State, county
and municipal bonds and local indus
trial bonds; that $3,S36,O21.92 have
been invested in real estate mortgage
es. The showing does not include
South Carolina companies. all of
which practically make all of their
investments in this State
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-10-30
.D|Az SENTENCED TO DEATH,
HIS OFFICERS ARE ALSO sen.
TENCED TO DIE But SEN
TENCE Is SUSPENDED.
Pending Deciding Question of Juris-
dictiOn Mexican RevOlutionists Will
Not be Shot.

Vera Cruz, Oct. 26.-Gen. Felix
ola7, header of the recent revolt here
against the Mexican government and
Major Zerate, Col. Antonio Migoni and
Lieut. Lima, officers under Diaz, in
his attempt to overthrow the gov
ernment, We're today condemned to
death by court martial. Lieut.. CANA
cho, Capt. Hermilio Martinez were
sentenced to 10 years imprisonment
and Gabriel Ramos, customs collec-
tor, and Herman Arostegui, censor of
telegrams, were sentenced to two
years Imprisonment.
Nine other officers and civilians
were allowed to go free.
The court martial which was pre-
sided over by Gen. Daveilla sat in
secret session from o'clock Satur-
day morning until 315 O'Clock Sun
day morning. The sentences caused a
sensation. a great crowd, including
relatives and many friends Of the ac-
cused men, gathered outside the
building where the court sat and
waited for hours for the findings, not
withstanding heavy rain storm.
Gen. Davillo refused to accept the
order of the district judge to sus-
pend the sentence in the case of Gen.
Diaz and Maj. Zerate
The military commander of the
zone however accepted writ Of
habeas corpus and suspended the SEN
tences. leaving the prisoners tempor-
arily at the disposal of the district
court
1T is thought probable that Col
Migoni and Lieut.. Lima will be shot
without much more ado. The pro-
ceedings of the military court have
been criticised generally as being very
deficient. Public opinion has been
strongly against n military trial for
Gen. Diaz. 1t is openly asserted that
the prisoners had an inadequate de-
fensc and no Investigations have been
so far as why the federal troops
entered the city and with the flags
flying and the greeting, Long live
Diaz."
Col. Diaz Ordaz and Capt. Cuesk
were attending the leaders of the re-
bcllion who escaped. 1t is thought
Diaz had more than 900 men under
his banner, 300 Of whom were prison
ers.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-10-30
South
n SEVEN-POUND POTATO.
Mr. >. j. White Raises Champion Sized
Yam on Prize Acre.

Mr.. :. j. White OF the Zoar neigh
borhood was in the city Friday after
noon with one OF the largest. if not
the largest, potatoes ever seen here.
The potato, he stated, weighed seven
pounds and WAS yam Of the Triumph
variety. He raised the potato on his
prize acre in the City National Bank
contest and brought it To town for
Mr. Lennon, the President OF the
bank. to have a look at. He stated
that he did not know whether he had
any more of that kind or not. as he
had just commenced TO dig a few of
his potatoes for home consumption
The potato was slightly over twelve
inches long and was about five inches
in diameter. There were a great many
who took look at the whopper yam.
before 1t disappeared from the street.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-10-30
the EXPENSIVE POST OFFICE,
DEPARTMENT TO ASK APPHOPRI.
ALTON OF S2S3 3.SO5,76O.
Can Not Ike Carried Out for Moth.
ing.

Washington. oct 25.-For the
support of their postal service the
people OF the United states next year
will spend S2S3,SO5,76O, far more
than for any other branch Of the gov
ernment service. Estimates an
nounced today by Postmaster General
Hitchcock of appropriations for the
operations Of the department during
the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1913,
propose an increase of $12,OS6,9O9
over the appropriation of the current
fiscal year.
Mr.. Hitchcock is the first cabinet
officer TO complete his estimates.
which aggregate $2S1,7S1,5OS for the
postal service at large, exclusive Of
$2,Ol4,26O for the department in
Washington. Nearly $1,000 of the
increase will be required to put into
effect the postal legislation enacted
this year.
1t is estimated that $7.24O,OOO will
be needed for the parcels post sys-
tenn; $3.50, 900 to meet the condi-
tions required under the new eight
hour law; $750,O00 to provide for
the reclassificaton Of railway mail
clerks; and $150,00O to establish the
new village free delivery service.
Only $2,60O,0O is added to current
appropriations, representing an in
crease OF less than / per cent, which
is the lowest actual rate OF increase in
the history of the service.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-10-30

parent that very few differences exist
ed between the company and the men
wnen the matter was sifted to the
bottom and both sides of the matter
thoroughly understood.
William Elliott, vice president and
counsel for the Columbia Railway
Gas and Electric company, gave out
the following statement last night:
On Thursday afternoon X. j. Bla-
lock took active steps to bring about
an agreement between the car men
and tie company and finally got the
matter placed upon a basis that made
II probable that an agreement could
be reached. He continued his efforts
Friday morning and brought the car
men and the company closer together.
During the day VIM. G.. Howard, who
was introduced to me by S. Il. McMas-
ter. came TO my office, accompanied
by Mr.. Hardy, and after some discus
sion Mr.. Hardy proposed a basis of
settlement which was acceptable to
the company. shortly after the COM
mittee of the car men. authorized to
act, came i'm with Mr.. Howard and
Mr.. Hardy and an agreement was
signed at 2.45 o'clock. The agree
ment was then written out and signed
in duplicate at o'clock, and as a re-
suit the car men will take up their
runs tomorrow morning."
Henry J. Hardy, district organizer
for the American Federation Of Labor,
who had charge Of the strike, made
the following statement:
II was invited by w. G. Howard to
accompany him To Mr.. Elliott's office
To confer on the situation. Mr.. Ell
liott and myself discussed the differ
ent phases of the matter suggestions
were made on both sides and what
appeared to me To be satisfactory
terms OF settlement were reached.
These terms | agreed To submit to the
union. which | did. and they were ac-
cepted. While the terms of the con-
tract were not given out for public
tiOn. ] can safely assure the public
that they were entirely satisfactory to
both sides. This agreement, which
runs until January /. 1915. insurcs
the amicablc settlement of all differ
cnces and will preclude the possibility
OF another strike during that time
The contract was signed by A. A.
Gerald. president Of local division. No.
$50, and by Edwin w. Robertson.
president OF the Columbia Railway
Gas and Electric company"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-10-30
Real Estate Transfers.

Tho following transfers of real es-
tate hav" been left in the Auditors
office:
Moses Baker to Addie Boyd, &C
acres in Sumter township, sl.OO and
other consideration.
W. T. Andrews to John d. Epps.
lot on Warley street, $50.
Master To w. I. Andrews, Is lots
on Liberty street, $1,000.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-10-30

Governor Blease has appointed G..
T.. Rembert of Oswego, Lee County,
magistrate for the Mechanicsville dis
trict, to fill out the unexpired term of
w. j. Josey, resigned.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-10-30
S\I.IIE LEAGUE MEETING.
Directors VIII Gather at Savannah
Thursday

Savannah, Ga, oct. 27-Prcsidcnt
y. Il. Corish Of the South Atlantic
baseball league today called meet
ing of the league directors for
Thursday morning next, here. Officers
will be elected but nothing else out
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-10-30

One transfer Of real estae was left
In the auditors office Friday morning:
George Robinson. ct al. to J. H. Rob
inson, lot on Robinson street, IS.
The Harlowton news., 1912-07-12
GOOD CROPS
ARE REPORTED
HarIowton Elevator Company
Look for Twice as Much
Grain as in 1911.

This part of Montana, is assured
Of good crops. The rains of the
past week has had wonderful
effect OH the fall wheat as we'll as
the spring grain, and the farmers
all report that every thing looks
like a bumper crop. q. M. Geer
says the wheat in his neighborhood
is headed out and the heads are all
filling nicely, flax is looking fine.
James Duffey, twenty miles
south of town, has thirty acres OF
wheat that looks good for fifty to
sixty bushels to the acre.
Mr.. Wing says the fall wheat is
sure to be big crop. Frank Daley
has one hundred acres OF wheat
that looks good for thirty ol
thirty.fve bushel to the acre
There will be twice as much gram
marketed at Harlowton this yea
| than in 1911.
The Harlowton news., 1912-07-12
HOW The 4th
WAS SPENT
BY the People Of Hariowton,
and What Kind Of Enter
tainmets They Had.

A great many of the people of
this town spent the 4th in Twodot
and came home satisfied with the
entertainment. Some went to
Roundup and said they were stung.
1T had been advertised that they
would have a bird man, but at the
last minute il was found out he
was not coming, having for an ex-
.cuSe, that his machine was broken.
The people from this town went
there for the express purpose of
seeing an aerial flight and came
home greatly disappointed. A
number went TO Butte, but met
with just as much bad luck as
those that went to Roundup.
They had three bird men there.
but claimed the altitude was too
great for Il flight. Barney Old
field gave an exhibition in his
three hundred horse power car,
but the best time he could make
was 81 seconds for mile. The
record is 46 seconds for circular
track.
Those that went to Three Forks
came home satisfied with their
days entertainment. When a town
Iadvertises events, that are not
Icarried out, they may get the
crowd for that day, but it will not
prove success for future cele
lbrations.
! Those that went to 'rwodot had
| the pleasure Of seeing every event
THAT had been advertised.
The Harlowton news., 1912-07-12
MON TANA IS
HOG STATE
}. W. vinson, Speaks Very
Highly Of Hog Raising In
This State.

Billings, Montana July Ii
Montana presents the best oppor-
tunity for hog raising on a large
scale of any state in the union at
the present time, is the opinion of
D. w. Vinson, of Armourdale,
Kansas, who has been in this sec
tion making Investigations for
several days and who expects to
take up his residence in the
Treasure" state and engage in
that industry. He bases his opin-
ion in this connection upon several
reasons, chief of which are climatic
conditions, food supply, freedom
from disease and markets. There
| is no better hog feed than ration
of alfalfa and sugar beets," said
| Mr.. Vinson, and here you have
both in abundance. There is also
plenty of wheat and barley, to use
if desired; also corn, and take it
all round there is as good and even
a greater variety of high class hog
feed than can be produced in most
eastern states. The climate is
simply ideal-could not possibly
be better and as far as / can ascer
tain, the state is virtually free
from the disease peculiar to hogs
in other states. AS to market con
ditions, there is not only strong
demand for porkers, but the price.
are of the top notch class all tht
time. There is no industry which
will pay Montana farmers bette
than that of breeding and finishing
hogs for the market.
The Harlowton news., 1912-07-12
ARIv|ERS
INSTITUT | TE
Will Meet in HarIoWton on July
24.--F. S. Cooley Will
Be Here.

Il. S. Cooley superintendent Of
Farmers Institutes, has sent word
to J.V. Kelly secretary Of the Com
mercial club, naming Wednesday
July Oath for a Farmers Institute
meeting here. The speakers that
are addressing these meetings are
all men, that have made and are
making a study Of scientific farm
ing for Montana. They make the
experiments and give you the
advantage of the knowledge
gained.
Every farmer within radius Of
twenty miles should attend. 1t
will be Of more benefit to them
than the mere loss Of the time.
It is likely that there will be some
sports provided for the day.
The speakers will befrom among
the following. r. S. Cooley, supt.
of Farmers Institute Alfred Atllin
son Agrpnonlist, Montana expert
ment station. w. G. Picking,
Deputy from National Grange.
J. B. Nelson and M. L. Wilson
supt. Dry Farms, Montana expert
ment station. Do not forget the
date; Wednesday July, oath.
The Harlowton news., 1912-07-12
DIAMONDS
ARE GONE:
Bridegroom Of Two Days Gone
Likewise. Warrant Out
For His Arrest.

Henry l.. Ross, claiming New
York as his residence, and repre-
senting himself very wealthy
drifted into Livingston short
time ago. He at once became in
fatuated with Miss Nancy Good
man, sister of Mrs. Frank Rodder.
They were married on July 3rd
and the groom presented the bride
with handsome diamond ring
and Mrs. Rodder with an elegant
diamond necklace These he haG
bought from E. II. Confar, th'
Jeweler, and paid for them Will
check on California Bank.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ross left for THEN
bridal tour. Mrs. Rodder accom-
panying them to Billings. Mr..
Ross escorted the ladies to the
hotel, and took their jewellery fol
safe keeping, not only the dia
monds but Mrs. Rodders jewels
several hundred dollars worth il
all. Hc then departed for parts
unknown. w-
Meanwhile some of the Living
ston merchants became suspicion
and telegraphed to the Los Angelo
bank, upon which the checks wer'
given. No funds was the answer t
the telegram. A warrant has bee,
issued for his arrest.
The Harlowton news., 1912-07-12
GOOD ROADS
CONvE: n ton
Many Prominent Speakers in
Attendance Make Instruct
ing Speaches.

The Good Road Convention met
in "A Anaconda on Monday, July 8th,
with good attendance. Rev. y.
III. Ready and Benz. Urner, dele
gates from Harlowton, were at the
meeting.
There were many good speeches
made by representative men of
Montana, and also by others from
different states. The speech made
by Attorney General Galen, should
be read and studied by every
citizen i'll the state. He advocated
the employment Of prison labor On
the roads, claiming it was OF two
fold benefit, first by improving the
roads in different counties that
could not afford to spend the
amount necessary to make good
roads. Second it would be OF adj
vantage to the prisoners. When
their term expires, they will be
better fitted to go out into the
world and make a living.
The working class of people are
the ones to object to the employ
ment of prison labor on the county
highways, claiming that it is TAX
inc employment away from them.
This would be true, if the wages
paid by the different counties, was
such that a man could support
himself decently on it. You can
not get good men TO work at that
kind of labor as long as they re
ceive only So a day, and can get
So a day for other labor. Nothing
will develop a country moro
rapidly than good highways.
Chief Justice Theodore Brantley
addressed the meeting on Relation
Of Good Roads to Good Citizen
Ship and his remarks were listenec
to with pleasure.
The Harlowton news., 1912-07-12
SECURING
R|GHT-OF-WAY
For The American Fork, Mel
Vile and Southern Rail-
road Co.

An attempt has been made dur
ing the past week to secure the
right of way for the American
Fork, Melville and Southern r. r.
Co. While they were generally
successful, still they found some Of
the land owners unwilling to give
the same without consideration.
1T is not our intention to dictate
to these people what they should
do, but it seems as if they will be
money ahead if they give it. If
The railroad is built their land
will be worth all the way from IS
to SIS more an acre. If it is not
built they are 10 loser
The only way they will gain
anything by not giving it, is for
the railroad to be built notwith.
standing. Now, is it good busi
ness proposition for them to take
these chances. The road is sure te
be built if they can secure the
right of way, SO it would be vel
for us all to get to work and hell
them all we can. Do not let US be
penny wise and pound foolish"
The Harlowton news., 1912-07-12
HOT WEATHER
in The EAST
Hottest July 9th in the East
Since 1870 There Are
Many Deaths.

:
The extremely hot weather IN
the eastern cities, during the past
few days has cost many lives and
much suffering. On July 8tll no
less than five deaths were caused
by the heat, and nine stricken
down on the streets in Chicago.
In New York there We're four
deaths, and in Philadelphia eleven
deaths.
The temperature in New York
was 80 degrees. in Chicago 85,
Philadelphia 80 and Omaha l01.
The weather bureau says it was
the hottest July 9Th since 1870.
The Harlowton news., 1912-07-12
PRESBYTERIAN
CON E||:RENCE
Will Be Held in HarioWton July
22 to 24.--Large Repre-
sentation Expected.

On July 22nd to oath inclusive,
the Presbytery Of Helena will
meet for it's annual conference in
Harlowton. The meeting is called
for the ordination and installation
of Rev. III. G. Klemme, as pastor OF
this town. The general public is
cordially invited to attend the
opening sermon by the moderator
Rev. J. T. Cheesman on Monday
evening July %.
All of Wednesday will be devo-
ted to a conference, the programme
of which is appended. Everyone
is invited to attend this conference.
On Wednesday evening the ordi-
nation of Rev. Klemme will take
place, if the way be clear.
The committee proposes the fol
lowing program
Monday July 22nd, 500 p. m.
! Sermon by the Moderator, Rev. j
r. Cheesman.
Tuesday morning, the business
of Presbytery. Examination Of
candidates, etc.
Tuesday afternoon, auto trip tc
Lebo creek. (Supper served BY
Ladies Aid.)
Wednesday, 900 a. m. Bible
study led by Rev. S. r. Entorf.
! l1O:OO a. III. Mission study led by
| Rev. J. M. Ross.
]11:OO Il. N. Some leading topic o
i the day led by Rev. n. H. Bun
j, dick.
200 p. m. Bible study led by Rev
j. G. Patterson.
300 D. m. Mission study led b.
) Rev. p. q. Ratsch.
400 p. IN. Some leading topic 6
u the day led by Rev. G. "
Thomas.
) 500 p. m. Ordination and insta
lation Of Mr.. I'll. G. Klemme, G
2 the way is clear9) the sermon
7 be preached by Rev. ". !
i Sloan, Ph. D.
( Other parts to be assigned.
! 1t is earnestly hoped that yo
{. can attend this meeting.
j. J. M. ROSS,
Stated Clerk, Presbytery OF Helen
The Harlowton news., 1912-07-12
PRESBYTERIAN SERVICES

The regular church services will
be held at the First Presbyterian
church this coming Sunday.
Sunday School at 1000 a. III.
The trip to Jerusalem is arousing
much interest. Come and find out
the details of it. Morning Worship
at 11:OO o'clock. Evening syrvices
at 500 p. m. Subject will be the.
the second of the series on the
Lords prayer "Hallowed be thy
Name Special music will be fur
nished to help stimulate the servi-
ces. Come and be our welcome
attendants,
The Harlowton news., 1912-07-12
SCENES ALONG
N. P. HIGHWAY
Northern Pacific's Newest Pub
Iication is Handsome
Booklet.

Along the Scenic Highway
Through the Land Of Fortune, is
the engaging title of a new North
ern Pacific illustrated booklet OF
r. pages with cover Illuminated
in four colors and SO inside illus
trations in tints. The cities,
towns and country along the line
Of the road from Saint Paul, Min
neapolis, Duluth and Superior to
the Pacific Coast are described,
populations and attitudes are
given, and items of information in
regards to what is seen en- route
from the. car windows constitutes
an interesting story for both the
traveller on the trains and for any
one planning the trip. Copies OF
the booklet will be circulated
throughout the country and fur,
nished to passengers on the North
ern Pacific through trains.
The Dining car conductors and
observation car porters have been
instructed to furnish copies to
passengers. This is something
new and move iii the right direc
tion, for the patrons on the trains
even though they be casual tourists
will have their attention attracted
to the different localities through
which they pass, and in this way
many tourist will be turned int
q homeseeker, and later an actua
resident, Of the Land of Fortune
as the Northern Pacific so fittingll
terms the seven states through
which it runs. Copies OF the bool
may be obtained by any one inter
ested upon application to a. "
Gleland, General passenger Agent
Saint Paul.
The Harlowton news., 1912-07-12
HARLOW WINS
AT SHAWIvIl|T 4
.HarIowton Adds Anothervictory
to Their Credit By Defeat
ing Shawmut.

The Harlowton baseball team
motored to Shawmut on last Sum
day and defeated the ShaWmutH
team. The local nine was defeated
by the same team earlier in the
season by a score Of 8 to 1, and
were determined to get revenge
Shawmuts diamond was in poor
condition en- account of the rain,
which accounts for the large NUM-
Der of errors. It is only fair to the.
Shawmut team, to say that their
regular pitcher was not in shape to
play. Woolenwarber carried off the
honor for the Shawmut team with
his stick work, getting three hits
out of three times to bat, two OF
them being two baggers. Caine got
three hits, one of them being a
three bagger.
Husband was there with home
run, and played an errorless game,
having five assists and two outs.
The following is the scorer
The Harlowton news., 1912-07-12
ADVERTISED LETTERS

Unclaimed mail matter remain
ing on hand at the Harlowton
Post Office for the week ending
July 6, 1912.
When calling for same please
say advertised"
Anderson, Chale
Bailey, William r..
Goodman, Sam
Tipling, e. b.
Benz. I. Stevens, Postmaster