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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-09-27
BRIDGES SMITH DEFEATS WALLACE MILLER
FOR MAYOR OF MACON BY ri VOTES
Hottest Municipal Campaign Macon Has Ever Had Is Won
By Smith..MiIIGr Formerly AmeFiCUs CltizGn
Dasher Polls l26 VOteS..Nier Carries His Home
Ward.-.Smith Carries Fourth Ward--FightS Are
Staged at Polls.

Macon, Ga, Sept. 26.-(Special.) =
bridges Smith was elected mayor OF
Macon this afternoon after the hottest
municipal campaign ever waged here,
nv plurality of 221. He had ma
ioritv of 95 votes, Dasher receiving
only 1876 votes. Miller carried his own
ward by 222, but the Smith men car
ried the big fourth ward by 80 votes.
This ward had been claimed by Miller
men by 200. The count for the al
dermen will not be completed until
late. The total vote was 4,249, out of
a registration OF 5,lOO.
The Miller workers had decidedly
the best organization today for get
ting out voters. More than twenty
men assisted at headquarters and
there were over forty automobiles in
constant operation The Smith people
had only few men at headquarters
and about fifteen automobiles going
Conspicuous among the Smith work
ers at the polls were city employees,
including inspectors from the board
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-09-27
Wasp Sting KILLS
LADY WORDSWORTH

Trewarthenic, Cornwall, England
Sept. 26.-The sting of wasp today
killed Lady Molesworth, formerly
Miss Jane Frost, second daughter oi
Brigadier General d. M. Frost, U
S. A, of st. Louis.
She was married in 1875 to the
late Sir Lewis VIM. Molesworth, wh1
died in 1902.
The wasp stung Lady Moleswortn
on the jugular vein, and she passed
away in 20 minutes
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-09-27
ESCAPES FROM TRAIN
WHILE UNDER ARREST

Pensacola, Fla, Sept. 26-J. II. Cart
wright, of Jasper, Ala, arrested here
yesterday and started back to Alabama
on a warrant charging embezzlement
of the funds of secret order, escap-
ed from train az Atmore, Fla, last
hight.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-09-27
FIRST GAME OF Big
SERIES IN N. Y. OCT. 7

Philadelphia, Sept 26-The Ma
tional Baseball commission today de-
cided that the first game of the word
series between the American and Ma
tional les que pennant winners wouli
be played in New York, Oct T.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-09-27
BURGLARS SUSPECTED
OF SHOOTING MERCHANT

Greensboro, N. c., Sept 26.-Bur-
glars are believed to have shot ]. H.
Taylor, aged 60, a merchant, who was
found dead in his store here this
morning with two bullet wounds in his
body. He had slept in the store sine !.
il was robbed several weeks ago.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-09-27
GRAND JURY HAS
INDICTED SCHMIDT

New York, Sept. '26.-The federal
grand jury today returned an indies
ment against the confessed slayer Ct
Anna Aumuller, Hans Schmidt, and
his associate, Or" Ernest Mure,,
charging both with conspiracy t)
counterfeit. The Indictment was pre-
sented on last Wednesday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-09-27

st. Louis, Mo-, Sept. 26.-Lady
MoIesworth was a sister of Mrs
Edith Mclaughlin, of Chicago; John
Mullaney Frost, of Bardstown, KY,
Reginald Frost, of Redlands, Cal,
Mrs. Frances d. Schlesburg and Sam
uel w. Fordyce, of st. Louis.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-09-27

Wallace Miller, the unsuccessful
candidate, was at one time a resident
of Americus. He lived here for a
year or more and was in charge Of
the local Swift concern.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-09-27
of health department.

of health department.
Weather conditions were favorable
for the election, the temperature be-
ing moderate, an ideal Indian summer
day in fact. This is expected 70
figure in getting out a big vote.
The polls closed at $50 o'clock and
it was 9 o'clock before the first re-
turns from the mayors race were re-
ceived.
With the exception of the Second
ward, the order around the polls was
notably good. At the Second ward
precinct there were a number of a.,
guments and two encounters. The
day seemed like a holiday, owing 10
the great amount cf interest taken i'll
the election. Men left their offices and
places of business or employment and
stayed around the polls for hours.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-06-25
REPORTER FATALLY INJURED.
Charlton Shell, Of Spartanburg Her.
aid, I'm Motorcycle Accident.

Spartanburg, June 21.--Charlton
Shell, Is years old, son Of the Rev.
j. w. Shell, OF Gaffney, was fatally
injured tonight by . head-on coliis-
ion of his motorcycle and a street
car Mr.. Shell was dragged for for
ty-five yards and his skull split wide
open. The unfortunate boy was hur-
ried to DR.. Steedlys' hospital, where
1t was said his death was probably
only a matter Of a few hours. Mr..
Shell had just completed his junior
year at Wofford College and has been
employed since the college closed as
reporter on the Spartanburg Her
aid. He was on his way to the Her.
aid office when the accident occur
red.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-06-25
NEW RAILWAY FOR LEE COUN-
TY.
south Carolina Western Official Says
His Road Will Build Line in Lee
County.

Bishopville, June 21.-Bishopville
Is to have another railroad The
States correspondent was informed
yesterday by one Of the South Caro-
lima Western railway officials that
when the rights of way are secured
road will be built by this road
through the rich Ashland and Stokes
bridge sections of Lee county, tap
ping the main line just across Lynch
es river from Bishopville. This will
give Bishopville rail connection with
the richest farming section of Lee
county. This will give her railroad
to every part of the county except
the Lynchburg and Magnolia Sec
tions, and it is understood that the
Chamber Of Commerce has this mat
ter in hand to either induce the South
Carolina Western railway to build a
branch to these points or get the At
lantic Coast Line railroad to extend
its road from Elliott to Lynchburg.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-06-25
DISTRICT ATTORNEY RESIGNS.
Claims Department OF Justice Has
Hampered Him I'm Executing Du.
ties Of Office.

San Francisco, June 21.-United
states District Attorney John l.. Nc
Nab announced today that he has re-
signed. In long telegram to Presi-
dent Wilson, McNab said that he feels
forced to resign because of orders
from the attorney general tying his
hands In the prosecution of the Diggs-
Caminetti white slave cases and the
indictments against officials of the
Western Fuel company.
He says he had orders to postpone
action in the case, received by tele-
graph yesterday, in spite of his pro-
test and statement to the attorney
general that efforts to tamper with
government witnesses in the cases had
been made.
Maury Diggs, former state archi-
tect and Drew Caminetti, a son of
Former State Senator A. Caminetti
who recently was appointed commits
sioner OF immigration, it is alleged,
eloped to Reno, New, last winter with
two high school girls of Sacramento
leaving their wives and babies behind
them. They were brought back to
California and melted under the
Mann white slave act.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-06-25
WORMS ATTACK CORN.
Anderson Farmer Reports Presence
OF Pests I'm His Field.

Anderson, June 21.-S. A. Burns, a
prominent farmer and a leading spir-
1t in the Farmers union Of this coun-
ty. states that some worm has at
tackled his corn and has wrought such
damage that he has been compelled
to replant his corn crop almost en-
tirely. The worms eat the pith out
Of the stalk near the ground, and
when the wind blows the stalks turn
over and die. They also attack the
stalks in the top, eating through the
tender spots into the stalk. Both at
tacks have proved fatal to the corn.
Clemson experts have come. at Mr..
Burns request, to make an investiga-
ton and to direct some course that
Mr.. Burns and others troubled with
the worm may adopt. The worms in
Mr.. Burns district have wrought a
good deal OF damage.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-06-25
Most Children Have yVorm.

Many mothers think their children
are suffering from indigestion. head.
acne nervousness. weakness, costive-
ness when they are victims OF that
most common of ali children's ail.
Ihehts-worms. Peevish ill-tempered.
fretful children. who toss and grind
their teeth. with bad breath and
coilcky pains, have all the SYMPTOMS
OF having worms, and SHOULD no given
kicapoo Worm Killer. n pleosant
candy lozenge. which expels worms
regulates the bowels tones up the
ystem' and makes children well and
.appy Kickapoo Worm Killer ia
guaranteed. All druggists. or bv mai,
Price csc. Kickapoo Indian Medicine
Co. Philadelphia and ST. Louis-
HaV' V'---ss-xA1AtIS tISs,n MI |,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-06-25
Take Plenty of Time to Eat.

There is a saying that Rapid eat
Ing Is slow suicide" If you have
formed the habit Of eating too rapid
ly you are most likely suffering from
indigestion or constipation. which will
result eventually in serious illness un-
less corrected. Digestion begins in
the mouth. Food should be thorough
ly masticated and insalivated. Then
when you have fullness Of the stom-
ach or feel dull and stupid after
ating, take one Of Chamberlain's Tab
let's. Many severe cases of stomach
trouble and constipation have been
cured by the use Of these tablets.
They are easy to take and most agree
abl In effect. For sale by all dealers.
-Advt.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-06-25
WINTHROP COLLEGE.
Scholarship and Entrance Examinat-
1on


The examination for the award of
vacant scholarships in Winthrop Col
lege and for the admission Of new
students will be held at che County
Court House on Friday, July 4. at 9
A. M. Applicants must be not less
than sixteen years Of age. When
scholarships are vacant after July 4
they will be awarded to those making
the highest average at this examina-
ton. provided they meet the condit-
ions governing the award. Applicants
for scholarships should write to Pres
ident johnson before the examination
for scholarship examination blanks.
Scholarships are worth 500 and
free tuition. The next session will
open September II. 1918. For fur
ther information and catalogue, ad-
dress Pres d. B. Johnson, Rock Hill,
S. C.-Advt.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-06-25
BOMBS FROM AIRSHIP KyLD
MANY.
Didier Mason Does Deadly Work
AuHOuU Mcvicou E,o<lorous

Didier Mason Does Deadly Work
Among Mexican Fetierals.
Douglas. Ariz.. June 21.---An official
message from Governor Pesquiera, of
Sonora. today stated the battle OF
Ortiz begun Thursday had been re-
-sumed. The rebel war aeroplane,
piloted by Didier Mason. the French
aviator. did much execution among
the Federals. 1t Is said. Pesquiera
asserted the Huerta commander
could not get away unless he cut
through the rebel line.
Mason. according TO the message,
dropped one bomb that killed fifty-two
men. These and hundred other
Federal dead. together with seventy
rebel dead and seventy wounded,
were brought to Hermosillo.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-06-25
EAlhIAe PEACE PLANS.
SECRETARY BRYAN FEELS EN.
COURAGED TO PROCEED.
Eighteen Countries Have Accepted In
Principle the Suggestion Of the
President.

washington, June 22.-with the
acceptance in principle of the pres
idents' peace plan by IS nations,
Secretary Bryan has felt encouraged
TO develop some of the details Of the
plan which so far have been only
generally outlined. Today he made a
statement touching the composition
Of the proposed commissions to inves-
tigate controversies. designed to meet
suggested objections that 1t would be
impossible to provide unbiased bodies
OF investigators whose findings
would command respect of the prin-
cipals.
The statement Is as follows:
Mr.. Bryan in stating to the news
papermen that Is nations had now
accepted the principles of the presi-
dents peace plan, the last nation be-
Ing Spain, gave some of the details
suggested for the completion Of the
plan.
"The plan contemplates a perma-
nent international commission and the
president suggests that the commits
sion be composed Of five nations, as
follows: One member from each OF
the contracting countries, to be chos-
en- by the government; one member
to be chosen by each of the con
tracing countries from some other
country and the fifth member of the
commission to be agreed upon by the
two governments. the commission to
be appointed as soon AZ convenient
after the making of the treaty: va
cancies to be filed according to the
original appointment. I.
This Ia merely a suggestion. This
government is ready to consider any
proposal that the contracting parties
may desire TO make"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-06-25

and business depression by such a sys-
rematic revision Of our banking laws
as will render temporary relief in To-
calities where such relief is needed.
with protection from control or DOM
ination by what is known as the
money trust
Banks exist for the accommoda-
ton OF the public and not for the
control Of business. All legislation on
the subject Of banking and currency
should have for its purpose the secur-
Ing Of these accommodations on terms
OF absolute security to the public and
OF complete protection from the pow
er that wealth gives to those who
possess it."
Il feel sure that the Democrats
or the senate and house will rally to
the support Of the bill. and / am
sanguine enough to believe that it
Will receive a cordial support from
Republicans as WE'LL"
Despite the opinion OF many house
and senate members against the wis
dom OF exacting currency legislation
at this session. administration lead
ers tonight said they were at a loss
to understand In view of the urgency
with which President Wilson will pre-
sent the situation tomorrow, coupled
with the statement from the secretary
OF state tonight, how there can be
any hesitation on the part OF the con-
gress In complying with the presi-
dents desires.
The currency bill made public last
week. will be introduced In both
houses and the house banking and
currency committee Is expected to
meet early this week 10 begin CON
sideration OF the measure. Tariff will
be under consideration by the senate
Democratic caucus most OF the week.
senator Simmons. chairman OF the
finance committee. hopes the caucus
can conclude with the revised house
bill by Thursday, but II is doubtful
" the bill will he ready for the full
finance committee before Monday.
Certain Ii Is that the Underwood Sim.
mons bill will not be reported to the
senate In time for general debate to
Ket under way before July I.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-06-25
Ulcers and Skin Troubles.

If you are suffering with any old,
unning or fever sores. ulcers, boils,
eczema or other skin troubles, get a
box of Bucklen's Arnica Salve and
you will get relief promptly. Mrs.
Bruce Jones, Of Birmingham, Ala,
suffered from an ugly ulcer for nine
months and Bucklen's Arnica Salve
cured her in two weeks. Will help
you. Only Csc. Recommended by
your druggist.-Advt.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-06-25
Guaranteed Eczema Remedy,

The constant itching, burning, red.
ness, rash and disagreeable effects of
eczema, letter, salt rheum, itch, piles
and irritating skin eruptions can be
readily cured and the skin made clear
and smooth with DR.. Hobson's Ecze-
ma Ointment. Mr.. j. G. Eveland, of
Bath. ILL.,, says: II had eczema twen-
ty-five years and had tried everything.
All failed. When I found DR.. Hob
sons Eczema Ointment I found q
cure" This ointment is the formula
of physician and has been in use
for years-not an experiment. That
Is why we can gauarntee it. All drug
gists. or by mail. Price soc. Pfeiffer
Chemical Co. Philadelphia and st.
Louis.-Advt.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-06-25
IT'S SURPRISING
That so Many sumter People Fail
To Recognize Kidney Weakness.

That so Many sumter People Fail
TO Recognize Kidney Weakness.
Are you a bad back victim?
Suffer twinges; headaches, dizzy
spells?
Go to bed tired-get up tired?
It's surprising how few suspect the
kidneys
It's surprising how few know what
to do.
Kidney trouble needs kidney teat-
ment.
Doan's Kidney Pills are for the kid
neys only.
Have convinced Sumter people OF
their merit.
Here's a Sumter case; Sumter tes-
timony.
Kidney sufferers hereabouts should
read it.
Mrs J. B. Raffield, $40 w. Hamp-
ton Ave-. Sumter, S. c., says: II con-
slider Doan's Kidney Pills a valuable
remedy and cheerfully endorse them.
My supply was procured at Chipa's
Drug Store and they relieved me OF
oackache and other distressing symp-
toms of kidney complaint
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Foster -Milburn Co., Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan's-and
take no other. No. "a.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-06-25
The Fiftieth Anniversary 20,
Battle Of GETTYSBURG
Cettysburg, Pa.
Hamlet. N. c.

On account Of the above celebra-
tion. the Southern Railway company
will sell round trip tickets to Gettys-
burg, Pa. on June &c, 29, and 80 and
July 1st with final limit July 10th,
1913.
Exceedingly low rates have been
authorized from all points in the
Southeast Some Of the attractive fares
from points in this territory are as
follows: Allendale, $17.15, Bamberg,
$3.50, Barnwell 1855, Blackville,
$16.65, Camden. $500, Charleston,
$3.50. Denmark. $I6.65, Lancaster,
$l4.75, Orangeburg $3.50, Pregnall
S16.90, Summerville $3.50, Sumter,
$3.50. Similarly low round trip rates
in effect from other points in South
Carolina.
Southern Railway has arranged for
special through train without change
of cars TO Gettysburg. Pa, for the ac-
commodatiOn of Confederate Veterans
and their friends. This train will
consist Of baggage car, nice first class
coaches, dining car and Pullman
sleeping cars and will leave Augusta,
Ga. 3.45 p. NJ. Sunday June 29th;
leave Blackville, 5.55 =. NJ, Column
bia 7.25 p. NJ. Chester 9.13 p. M,
Rock Hill 945 =. NJ, and will arrive
Gettysburg 1.20 =. NJ. Monday June
3Oth in time to allow for arrange
ments to be made for accommoda-
tions at the battlefield during the af-
ternoon. Those intending to make
this trip can board this train At Black
VILE, Columbia, Rock Hill. or any
other point enroute, and this will
avoid a necessity OF making any
change enroute
See that your tickets read via
Southern Railway and if further in
formation is wanted or If reservation
on this special train or any regular
train Is desired. write to w. +. Nc
Gee, A. q. Z. A.. Columbia, w. II.
carey. ID. +. A, Charleston, or s. II.
Mclean. ID. Il. A.. Columbia, and your
communication will be given prompt
-sAiAIkIALAaAlAhM
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-06-25
State Of Ohio. city Of Toledo,
Lucas County,

Frank ]. Cheney makes cath that
no IL senior partner Of the Arm Of
F. j. Cheney and Co.. doing business
In the City of Toledo. County and
State aforesaid, and that said firm
will pay the sum of One Hundred
Dollars for each and every case of ca
tarrh that cannot be cured by the use
OF Halls Catarrh Cure.
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Swern to before me and subscribed
In my presence this 9Th day OF De-
cember. A. D. 1885.
(SeaO A. W. Gleason.
Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter-
nally and acts directly upon the
blood and mucous surfaces Of the sys-
tenn. Send for testimonials, free.
F. ]. Cheney and Co., Toledo. o.
Sold by all druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for con-
stipation.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-06-25

substitute in medicine Is never
Tor the benefit of the buyer. Never
be pursuaded to buy anything but Fo-
!eys Honey and Tar Compound for
coughs and colds, for children or for
grown persons. 1t is prompt and ef-
fective. 1t comes in a yellow pack
age, with beehive on carton. 1t con-
tains no opiates. Take no substitute
for Foley's Honey and Tar Com
pound. Sibert's Drug Store.-Advt
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-06-25

All but two counties in New Jersey
have a poultry association. That is
the reason New Jersey farmers are
making millions Of dollars on the side.
With proper attention for few min
IL
utes each day, chickens do their own
growing and soon get ready for mar
ket.-Wilmington Star.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-06-25
Chamberlain's Collie. Cholera an<
DiarrhOea Remedy

Every family without exception
should keep this preparation at hand
during the hot weather Of the sum.
mer motnhs. Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is
worth many times its cost when need
ed and is almost certain to be needed
before the summer is over. 1t has no
superior for the purposes for which
1t Is intended. Buy it now. For sale
by all druggists-Advt.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-06-25
Best Laxative for the Aged.

Old men and women feel the need
Of q laxative more than young folks,
but it must be safe and harmless and
one which will not cause pain. DR..
Kings New Life Pills are especially
good for the aged, for they act
promptly and easily. Price Csc.
Recommended by your druggist
Adyt
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-06-25
katherine L. Norton New Re.

katherine L. Norton. New Bed
ford, Mass, says: II had a terrible
pain across my back, with burning
and scalding feeling. l took Foley
Kidney Pills as advised, with results
certain and sure. The pain and burn
ing feeling left me. l felt toned up
and invigorated. l recommend Fo-
ley Kidney Pills" For backache
rheumatism. umbago. and all kid
ney and bladder ailments, use Foley
Kidney Pills. Siberts Drug Store
Advt.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-06-25

The Missouri jury which awarded
a girl 80 cents for being forcibly kiss
cd only fixed the price so far as Mis-
souri, Is concerned. A North Carolina
jury would have sent out for a black =
board and a dozen boxes Of crayons
In order to figure up even nominal
damages on recalcitrant.-Wil-
mington Star.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-06-25

NO person need hesitate to take Fo-
icy Kidney Pills on the ground that
they know what Is In them. Foley e.
Co., guarantee them to be a pure cura-
tive medicine. specially prepared for
kiohey and bladder ailments and ire
gularities. They do not contain habit
FORMING drugs. Try them. Sibert 8
Drug Store.-Advt
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-06-25

Says the Jacksonville Times Union
Don't Judge a man by the clothes he
wears-rather judge him by those his
wife wears" Judging him by one Of
those flmy, abbreviated evening dress
es, 1t might be said that there isn't
much to him.--Wilmingto on Star.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-06-25

so far. our lady friends have never
made rush for any "old hoss sale -
They wonder why a man wants TO buy
an old horse In these days OF the au-
tomobii".-Wilmington Star.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-06-25

Probably the railroads will begin to
get the idea that the Supreme Court
ought to be recalled on account Of
some Of its recent decisions. Will
mington Star
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-06-25

Says the Detroit Free Press: doe
Cook is said TO be in hiding" 'Tis
well, me lord. If he seeks to avoid the
bill collectors. s.--Wilmington Star.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-06-25
A Worker Appreciates This.

*Wm Norris, a resident of Florence,
Oregon. says: For the last fourteen
years my kidneys and bladder inca
pacitated me for all work. About
eight months ago I began using Foley
Kidney Pills, and they have done what
other medicines failed to do, and now
l am feeling fine. / recommend Fo-
ley Kidney Pills" Sibert's Drug Store
-Advt.