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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-01-06
TARIFF ON PAPER.
ADMINISTRATION CALLS FOR III.
DICIAL SETTLEMENT.
Treasury Department Hopes for
Speedy Determination From Court
OF Customs Appeals.

Washington, Jan. 2.-The interna-
tional tarif: controversy over the
question Of admitting wood pulp and
paper into the United States free of
duty from all countries having
treaties with the nation guarantee
Ing most favored nation" treatment
was passed on to the courts today by
the administration for settlement.
The procedure will be expedited, and
1t is expected that the matter shortly
will reach the United States court of
customs appeals.
The dispute revolves about section
Of the late Canadian reciprocity
agreement-the only operative part
OF that proposed pact-which grants
free entry to Canadian wood pulp,
print paper and paper board made
from wood cut on restricted" lands,
| or lands where no limitations are i'm
posed upon the expectation the wood
or its production. Importers Of these
| commodities from Russia, Germany,
Denmark. Norway. Sweden. Austria
Hungary. Newfoundland and Finland
have claimed free entry under the
most favored nation" treatment.
Most Of these countries also have
taken up the question diplomst,ca,ly
with this government.
Pending q settlement Of the dis
pute the treasury department assessed
the duty on the importations and
held the protest Of the importers in
allegiance. In order to get the ques-
tion before the courts the treasury
today decided formally to deny the
right Of free entry to any importa-
tions except those coming from Can
ada. The importers can appeal to
the board Of general appraisers at
New York, and from there the ques-
ton can be carried on to the customs
court.
The treasury department, 1t is un-
derstood. Is inclined to grant the ap-
peal Of the importers for free entry,
but the president was unwilling to
place the paper industry on the free
list when there was doubt in this re-
spect as to the intent of congress in
enacting the Canadian agreement.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-01-06
THE END.
Big Business and Newspapers.

James A. Hoyt's separation from
the Columbia Record is apparently
the outcome Of his fight on race
track gambling in Columbia. A short
time ago when the legal proceedings
instituted principally by Mr.. Hoyt
were postponed with his consent un-
til after the race meet would be over
1t seemed to place Mr.. Hoyt in q
bad light. although those who knew
him did not In the least question or
doubt his purpose or motives.
1t was probably the case that some
strong local influences were brought
to bear on Mr.. Hoyt through his
business associates, possibly through
or from e. w. Robertson, who is the
wealthiest man in Columbia, the big
best banker in that city and the
financial bellwether there. As a re-
suit Of this squeeze" Of the editor
Mr.. Hoyt has now sold his interest in
the Record Ito Mr.. Robertson, 1t Is
reported) and quit as editor and
manager.
Mr.. Robertson is said to be finan-
cially interested with Mr.. Gonzales In
the ownership Of the Columbia State
the Spartanburg Herald and the
Charlotte Observer. So II he really
be the new owner Of the Columbia
Record. Mr.. Robertson Il acquiring
quite a string Of newspaper connec.
tions.-Spartanburg Journal.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-01-06
REAPING BENEFIT
From the Experience of Sumter Peo.
pie.

We are fortunate indeed to be able
to profit by the experience of our
neighbors. The public utterances Of
Sumter residents on the following
subject will interest and benefit thou
sands Of our readers. Read this state
ment 'Tis emphatic and convincing.
No better proof can be had.
f. T. Windham. 20 e. Calhoun
street. Sumter. S. c.. says: 1T am
confident that Doan's Kidney Pills are
an excellent kidney medicine and act
just as represented. My kidneys did
not do their work regularly ard I
was annoyed by too frequent passages
or the secretions. There was much
lameness, soreness and pain In the
small Of my back and had other
symptoms Of kidney complaint.
Doan's Kidney Pills. which got at
China's Drug Store. relieved me en-
urely and acted as a tonic to my sys-
tenn"
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Foster-Milburn Co.. Buffalo.
New York. sole agents for the United
ktrf.r
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-01-06

y Ne Knights Or Pythis minstrsls
~ ] know whore We can get some
= make us black: you 60 gst Miss
oee1VS ink bottle. too. that II help
- md Get some matches. and II
~ ~ Tie cork and We can 90 TO
40Eoh Jane's house and make usselfs
N y a1nt never promise not to black
- on( 80 down 70 the depot" said
my v'averingly. II promise not to
ncVos l,e no mo- Injun-I--"
"Welt run thsn." Jimmy interrupt
90 iml,atiently. ''Wo II just slip
1oUn ., the railroad and take n look
6 TIE niggers. You don't hafto get
- The train just cause you down to
~ l1pot"
- Mics Minerva's nephew. after
t1D(oelnk Into the house for her ink
'ectsis irrd n''irg his pockets with
conlrahind matches, met ais chum
AZ the tabip There. under the criti-
cal survey OF Bennie Dick trora his
customary place on the foor, they
dAr&eDcd their faces. heads. hands.
ftst and legs: then. pulling their caps
ovof their eyes. these energetic little
1oyu stole out Of the back gate and
luIrlv new down IN alley TO the sta
uoA. No one noticed them In that
hc& porspiring crowd. "A lively band
vos playing and the mob Of good-hu-
n~ed. 1appy nsgrvss. dressed In their
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-01-06

Us yogr job work.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-01-06

iem"mh-r the -Doap.a--aua
take no other NO. 12
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~ hIAu''1 rtVIng no lutl asserted
himself be was enjoying the situation
immensely and Was not soing 10 give
way Quo inch
We VII DO married tomorrow
and"
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KILLS WOMAN, BROWNS HIM.
SELF,

KILLS WOMAN, BROWNS HIM
SELF.
Edgefield. January 1.-Constable
Moultrie returned today from Moul-
tries Mill. In the western section OF
the county, where he went to cap
ture negro charged with the MUIR
der Of a negro woman. Jennings, II
seems. in fit Of anger. shot the wo-
man five times. and as she lay dead
crushed her head with rocks.
After committing the deed it was
thought that he had fed the coun-
try, but later developments disclosed
the fact that he committed suicide
having jumped into a pond and was
drowned. His body was found this
morning. 1t seems that the woman's
husband was an eyewitness to the
killing. but his version of the trag-
edy has not been heard. and It is
not known what led to 1t.
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Next month";" she suggested timidly.

Next month" she suggested timidly.
Tomorrow, tell you!"
Next week." she answered.
Tomorrow! Tomorrow! Tomor-
row!" cried the major. happy as a
schoolboy.
Next Sunday night after church."
pleaded Miss Minerva.
mo. not next Sunday or Monday or
Tuesday. We will be married tomor-
row." declared the dictatorial Confed.
crate veteran.
Billy's aunt succumbed.
"Oh, Joseph" she said with almost
simper, "you are so masterful."
"How would you like me for an
uncle?" Miss Minerva's affianced asked
Billy few minutes later.
Fine an dandy" was the answer,
as the child wriggled himself out Of
his aunt's embrace. The enthusiastic
reception accorded him, when he got
of the train, was almost too much for
the little boy. He gazed at the pair In
embarrassment. He was for the mo-
ment disconnected and overcome; In
place Of the expected seedlings and
punishment. he was received with
caresses and fattering consideration
He could not understand it at all.
The major put hand on the little
boys shoulder and smiled q kindly
smile into his big. gray, astonished
eyes as the happy lover delightedly
whispered, "Your aunt Minerva is 60
ing to marry me tomorrow, Billy"
Pants an all?" asked William
Green Hill.
THE END.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-01-06
DO YOUR XMAS SHOPPING EARLY
AND AVOID THE RUSH OF
THE last FEW DAYS.

We have the goods at prices that
will suit you. New and latest designs
In jewelry, rings In all birthstones.
bracelets. loekets. Lavaliers. mono
gram fobs made while you wait, UNI
brellas. parasOk. toilet sets, insterling,
plated and genuine Ebony, manicure
and military sets, Hawkes. cut glass,
sterling silver and plated fat-ware,
from the smallest pieces to the large
chest. We snErave any article bought
without charss any design, while you
wait. Every article guaranteed. We
know what We soil rs good.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-01-06

We need not fret for something ex-
citing In the new year, because we
have been definitely promised Tom
Felder's D"ok on Blease. 80 that the
Russians may fight the Persians and
the Italians may wipe up the earth
with the Turks, but we will have the
more absorbing interest Of Tom Fell
der's criticism Of Blease to interest
us during the coming year.-Flor-
ence Times.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-01-06

Here Is a remedy that will cure
your cold. Why waste time and mon
ey experimenting when you can get a
preparation that has won a world
wide reputation by its cures Of this
disease and can always be depend.
ed upon? 1t Is known everywhere as
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, and is
medicine Of real merit. For sale
by all dealers
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-01-06

II your children are subject to at
JACKS or Group. watch for the first
symptom. hoarseness. Give Cham
berlatn's Cough Remedy as soon as
the child becomes hoarse and the at
tack may be warded off. For sale by
all dealers
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-01-06

'. D<s s@18osuO oo0 JOkAuBs
D0en1nG and elbowing. made their
w % the sxoursion train standing
. ~ txock.
1he two szeitsd childrsa got d.
sDo0y hobinA Z broad, pompous negro
onl o1lppe1 O. The car Just utter him
yettCnatoly thsv found Z ssak IN the
~ - ~ eoaeh and tAsss they eat
unoooerve4 s11n and Guise. sxcspt for
. oooas1oaal dsligttsd o1eyls. tiu
- IN elAnssd and IL train started
on.
We'll see Sam Lamb torvokly,-
vhsspeted Jimmy. "sud he'll take
care or us.-
The train was made up Of seven
oooeAea vhisA had hssa taxing on
DoOFoeo g Srsry stat1pa up ths road
. ar - PaAncaA, ana it nappsnsd
tnqk tAs two little boys ia nox know
= ooo1 n thGx car.
Dot vhsa they were nearing Wood
sock. . uttls station not far from
uomphia. Sasa Lamb. making Q tour
q the earu. cams into their coach and
We promptly hailed By the children.
Whsu he recognissd them. he burst
Into such ioar Of laughter that Il
eaused &C the other passengers to turn
around and look In their direction.
what v III gwins to DO nox' jes'
wonder" hs exclaimed 10 ekals
amt made dis side q tsrnity. Lordes,
Lordes." hs eassd at them Admiringly,
~you sho' v esnoowins corn-fed. stsr-
IN silver. all-woolAn's,yard-wid
pureleaf. 0rssn-Rivsr Lollspaloosas.
Dos 20 folks lrnow bout ysrf Lordss!
What AKIN sech fool question for Z
Course dsy don't Come on. I gwine
- take y all on ~ desc cars right
here at dis Woodstck. an we kin
ks<ch Do 'commodation back home"
Bun Sam" protested Billy. we
don't want 10 go back home. We wants
10 90 "a Msmphis."
hit don't matter what y al wants"
vas the ncgro's reply. - all gotta git
eight on. Dis-hsre 'scursiou train don't
leave Memphis twsll twelve O'Clock
tonight an yuh sec how slow she am
runnin'. and ev'y no count niger on
hen u be full o. red eye An yo' folks
u plumb 'stracted bout yer dis min
ute. ] low Come on. She am gittin'
rsady 20 stop"
He grabbed the blackened hand OF
each. pushing Jimmy and pulling Piny.
and towed the reluctant little L.ys
through shs coach.
"Yuh sho' 10 spilled my fun." he
growled 90 he hustled them across the
platform to the waitsng.room. Dis
here = de fus 'scursion ! been on
wfdout ouksy a-taggin' long In Ave
year an l aimed TO- to roll 'em high:
an nov. case o. ketchin' up Wild "
all. ] gotta 80 right back home. Now
v sil Get jes' a. straight as yer kin
ct on die here bench" he admonished.
whilst I send q telegraph to Marss
Jssms Garner. An dom yuh try to
1ope out on do natform neider. Set
whar I kin keep my eye skinned on
yuh. yuh little slippry-sllum cells. Den
] Gwfne to como back an wash yer.
% y all look like spectacle white
folks."
Miss Minerva came out Of her front
door looking for Billy at the same time
that Mrs. Garner appeared on her
porch In search OF Jimmy.
'williami You williami" called one
woman.
= ~Jimmsses! o Jimmee-esesw called
the other.
Have you seen my nephew :" asked
the one
mo. Have you seen anything o.
Jippyr was the reply Of the other.
hsy were talking together at Il .
ebort IN hour ago." said Billy
Possibiy they are down at u g
stable with sam Lamb. 7 AZ
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-01-06

When you want a reliable medi-
cine for q cough or cold take Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy. 1t can al
ways be depended upon and is pleas
ant and safe to take. For sale by all
dealers.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-01-06

mood, tho Major had remained to try
70 cheer her up.
Mr.. spd Mrs. Garner were also on
the porch. discussing what further
steps they could take.
'It is al tha fault Of that William
Of yours" snapped one little boys
mother 70 the other little boys aunt.
Jimmy II the best child In tho world
when he ID by himself, but he ~ easily
led into mischief"
Miss Minssva's face biased With In
dignation.
Williams fault indssd!" ale an.
swerod back. There never was Q
-swseter child than WlJliami" for the
lonely woman knew the truth ut last.
AZ the thought that her little nephew
might be hurt, long forf 1ttsn teIder.
.sess stirred ner BOSOM ana me real
ised for the Arst time how the child
had grown into her life.
The telegram came.
Thsy are al right" shouted Mr..
Garner ioyously. ~ he quickly opened
and ressd the yellow missivo, they
went on the excursion and Sam Lamb
10 bringing them home on the accom-
modation."
Az the major. short, plump, rubi-
cand. Jolly, and Miss Minerva tall,
sallow, angular. solemn. were walking
to the station to meet tho trair. that
was bringing home the runaways, the
elderly lover knew himself to be at
last master Of the situation.
The trouble with Billy" he began,
adjusting his steps to Miss Minerva's
mincins walk.
William" she correctsd family.
Tho trouble with Billy" repeated
her suitcr firmly, "is this: You have
tried to make girl out Of healthy,
high-spirited boy; you have MT given
him the toys and playthings q boy
should have; you have not even given
the child common love and affection. 1"
He was letting himself 60. for he knew
that shs needed the lecture, and, won.
derfnl to tell. she was listening meek
". You have stesled your heart" he
went on. against Billy and against
me. You have about az much idea how
to manage boy a. a--as a." he
hesitated for q suitable comparison; |;
he wanted to say goat" but gallantry
forbade; as any other old maid," he
biurted out. realizing as he did 30 that
woman had rather be called a goat
'hen an cid maid any time.
IT, .Cr mounted to Miss Miner.
II don't have to be an old maid" she
snapped spunkily.
No: and you are not going to be
one any longer" he answered with de-
cision. II tell you what, Miss Minerva,
We are going to make q fine, manly
boy out Of that nephew Of yours"
"WeT she echoed family.
"Yes. we! I said we, didn't II"
replied the major ostentatiously. "The
child shall have q pony to ride and
everything else that q boy ought to
have. He Is full Of natural animal
spirits and has to find some outlet for
them; that Is the reason he is always
In mischief. Now, I think under
stand children" He drew himself up
proudly. We shall be married tomor.
row." he announced, that l may as.
sumo at once my part Of the responsi.
bility Of Billy's rearing"
Miss Minerva looked at him In fiut.
teitng CONSERVATION.
Oh, no. not tomorrow" she pro-
tested: possibly next year some
time"
tomorrow" reiterated the major.
his white mustache bristlinR with de-
''' mina.on Having 80 lust asserted
himself. bee was enjoying the situation
Immensely and Was not soiug 10 give
way Quo inch
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-03
Lindbergh Wants Action

Washington, December "A resolution calling for early action by the banking and currency committee in it's investiga- tion of the so-called money trust was in- troduced in the House today by Repre- sentative Lindbergh of Minnesota, author of the original money trust inquiry reso- lution The Lindberg resolution sets forth that in the many months since the in- vestigation was authorized from the point of view of securing facts to aid in future early remedial legislation, but seems rather to have been planning an investi- gation as for indictment, and in such purpose is blocked by those who have of- fended honest and impartial rules of busi- ness. and by government officials who deem the personal privileges of banks so sacred that their business shall not be Inquired into, even for the correction Gf the infirmities'
 The resolution argues that while the committee may not have the power 10 ob- tain certain information it should proceed immediately to secure all the practical ,n- formation and data that may reasonably be had in relation to the influence axer- cised by the money trust in the control of the banks, and Of the money and credits as the same enters into commerce. business and speculation and with req sonabe promptitude report-to the House from time to time
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-03

ernors -elect who will go from the House of Representatives 10 their re- spective state capitals also were yigor- ously cheered. These were Represen- tatives Sulzer, New York; Cox, Ohio, Robinson, Arkansas; Hanna, North Da- kota.
 No business was transacted by the Senate, but number of bills and reso- luuons were introduced in the House. A joint committee was named by the two houses to notify President Taft that Congress was ready to receive his communications. Senator Bacon, presid- ing officer of the Senate, appointed Senators Cullom and Martin and Speak CT Clark named Representatives Un- derwood of Alabama, Mann of Illinois and Johnson of Kentucky.
 Senate republicans had an informal conference during the day in an ef- fort to solve the tangle which has pre- vented the selection of a permanent presiding officer of the Senate. It Is expected a republican caucus will be held before the end of the week and that an effort will be made to get sup port from progressive insurgent repub- licans to bring about the election Of Senator Gallinger. -a
 The House will convene at noon to- morrow. Roll call in the two houses today showed 66 senators present out of membership of 8 and 275 repre- sentatives out of membership of 391. There are three vacancies in each branch
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-03
BREWER LEAVES SON
 JUST FIVE DOLLARS
Will of Former Congress man Brewer Admitted
 to Probate

Montgomery. December 2-(special)- ITO my inhuman son I bequeath and leave the sum of 5. The law of Christ and Moses is more severe than disinheritance. This bequest to Willis Brewer, Jr., was made by his father. former Congressman Willis Brewer, author and politician, who died at his home, The Cedars," near Montgomery last month. The will was admitted to probate yesterday.
 If any legatee attempts to invalidate or break the will he Is to be eliminated from participation and if he is successful in his contest the entire estate, except small parcel of land given to his granddaugh- ter will become tho property of the city Hof Montgomery to be used for theeublic school system.
 Colonel Brewers wife, Mrs. M. B. Brew CT, is given $10O00 in lieu of dover right. Estelle Manning Brewer is willed The .Cedars," and personal effects of the de- ceased because of her faithful service and attendance in business and private life upon Colonel Brewer and as part atone .ment and compensation for the islander she has suffered.
 Tenants on Colonel Brewers plantations are relieved of 30 per cent of all accounts due the deceased and small beduests are made to several personal friends. Mildred Brown, Colonel Brewers granddaughter, is given 100 acres of land in Lowndes county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-03
TWO HOMES AT JASPER
 DESTROYED BY FIRE
;. D. Minor and Henry Manasco Sui. fer Heavy Losses-Walker
 Courts in Session

Jasper December 2.-(Special) )-Firo was discovered in the residence of s. D. Minor this morning about o'clock and totally destroyed the building with its contents before the flames could be ex- tinguishcd. Minor lost all his household goods, which was partially covered by in- surance, the amount being $250: also the house was covered with s400 insurance.
 The home of Henry Manasco was totally destroyed about midnight Saturday night by fire, the loss amounting to about $i00.
 Two courts are in session here this week. Judge J. J. Curtis is presiding over the circuit court, and Judge T. l.. Sowell is presiding over the law and equity court.
 Rev. Mir. Glasgow, who was recently ap- in the Methodist church yesterday and will leave this week for his new field of work in Huntsville where he will act as presiding elder of the Huntsville dis trict
 Rev. MT. Gascow. who was recently ap- pointed presiding elder for the Jasper dis trict came to his new field of work Saturday and worshipped at the Meth odist church yesterday. The new pastor of the church. Rev. MT Morris, is ex- pected from Tuscumbia the latter part of this week and will begin work in his new field immediately.