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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-04-30
FLIES OVER ISTHNIUS,
Robert &. Fowler Makes Long Flight
With Passenger.

Colon, April 27.-Robert G.. FOw-
Ter, the American aviator made O
hight across the lsthmus in a hydro
aeroplane today with a passenger.
Fowler left Panama Beach at 9.45
q. IN. He circled over Panama CITY
and the entrance to the canal for
more than half an hour, ascending to
a considerable altitude, and then
turned in the direction of Colon. He
met strong wind currents over Guile
bra, but in spite OF this was able to
carry out various evolutions. Low
clouds occasionally hid the earth from
view.
The clouds had cleared away by the
time he reached Gatun, and a 25-mile
breeze was blowing over Colon, where
he arrived IT II o'clock. He crossed
over to Cr.stobal and the motor began
to miss fire and then stopped sudden
~ owing to the failure Of the gasoline
supply. Fowler brought his hydro
aeroplane down gracefully but it
landed on shallow water, over a reef.
hole being torn in the pontoon. The
machine otherwise was not damaged
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-04-30
THOUSANDS DRIVEN FROM HOME
MAIN LINE LEVEE IN UPPER
LOUISIANA BREAKS.
Territory of 800 Square Miles Will
be Flooded as Result OF Lake ST.
John Levee Giving Away People
in Vicinity Warned to Flee i'm
Times. - Steamers Dispatched to
Scene to Assist i'm Rescue Work.

Natchez, Miss, April 27.-A long
threatened break in the main line Mis-
sissippi River levees, along the west
bank in upper Louisiana, came at an
early hour this morning, when the
Lake st. John Levee, II miles north
OF Ferriday, La, went out, turning
the food waters loose upon the fine
farming lands and villages of lower
Tensas and Concordia parishes.
Approximately 10000 persons will
be driven from their homes as q re-
suit Of this crevasse, which will flood
territory embracing about 900
square miles The property damage
will total several hundred thousand
dollars.
The break in the lcvee at Lake St
John developed at 800 O'Clock this
morning. People living in the imme-
diate vicinity of the crevasse and in
nearby towns were advised to flee
fully two hours before the crash
came.
1t is not believed any loss of life
has resulted from the break. Most of
the livestock in the section which is
being flooded had been moved to the
hills On the Mississippi side, of the
river and the loss to the planters from
this source will not be as heavy as
that experienced during the floods of
last year in that section.
Six river steamers and q score of
motor boats were dispatched to the
scene Of the crevasse from Natchez
and Vicksburg early this morning for
use in rescuing people from the flood
ed district
The flood waters from the break
will cover the lower end Of Tensas
Parish, practically all of Concordia
and part Of Catahoula and Frank
lin parishes. The water will turn
back to the Mississippi: through the
Black and Red rivers.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-04-30
WOULD PERSUADE MONTENEGRO
Powers at Conference Decide that
Little Kingdom Must Give up Scu-
tari.

London, April 26.-The ambassa
dorial conference met again yester-
day Premier Asquith and Viscount
Morley, lord president of the council.
were present and discussed the Scu-
tari problem. 1t is understood the
conference adheres to it's decision that
Montenegro must evacuate Scutari,
but is indisposed to acQuiesce in Aus
tria's demand that the powers under
take to compel evacuation by arms.
NO demand has been formally sent
TO the Cettinje government and prob
ably nothing will be done in this re-
spect until after the next meeting Of
the conference Monday, when Sir Ed
ward Grey, the British foreign minis
ter, who has been absent from Lon
don this week again will preside over
the deliberations
The Montenegrin crown prince,
Danilo, made his formal entry into
Scutari yesterday. Gen. Vokutich has
been appointed military governor and
Nj. PlamenatZ, former charge d. af-
faires at Constantinople, civil COVER
nor. King Nicholas will make his
triumphal entry into Scutari today
and 1t is reported he will proclaim his
intention to move his court there.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-04-30
ATTACK ON 'RULE OF REASONt'
Thomas of Colorado ASsails Supreme
Court Decision i'm Antitrust Case.

Washington, April24.-An attack
upon the supreme court for 'lfssert-
ing the word reasonable" i'm the
sherman antitrust law, was delivered
today by Senator Thomas of Colo
rado.
1T is decisions like this" said he,
that lie at the base Of the new doc
trine Of recall. The decision ought to
be neutralized.
The consequences Of judicial leg
islation is that no man or corporation
can safely proceed upon any line of
action because of the uncertainty of
the statute, coupled with the power Of
construction or charge which may
make an act criminal and, therefore,
punishable in one instance and harm
less in another"
The senator has a bill on the sub
ject.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-04-30
New York Cotton Market.
Pains In tho Stomach.

If you continually complain OC pains
In the stomach your liver or your kid =
ncyS are out of order. Neglect may
,cad To dropsy. kidney trouble. dia-
hctcs or Brights disease. Thous-
ands recommend Electric Bitters as
the very best stomach and kidney
medicine made. IL. r. Alston, of Raj
eigh, y, c., who suffered with pain in
the stomach and back, writes: INV
Kidneys were deranged and my liver
did not work right | suffered much.
but Electric Bitt"rs was recommended
ana improved from the first dose.
now feel like n new man" Ii will
Improve you. too. only soc and 81. 90
Recommended by your druggist
Advt.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-04-30
HOW's THIS?

We offer One Hundred Dollars re-
ward for any case of catarrh that
cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure.
f. j. Cheney G. Co., Toledo, o.
We. the undersigned, have known
F. j. Cheney for the last Is years, and
believe him perfectly honorable In all
business transactions and financially
able to carry out any obligations made
by his firm.
NATIONAL BANK OF COMMERCE.,
Toledo. O.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter
nally acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces OF the system.
Testimonials sent free. Price rs cents
per bottle. Sold by all druggists.
Take Halls Family ILLS for consti-
pation.-Advt.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-04-30
COUNTY BOARD APPOINTMENTS.

Hon. H. u. Belscr. in an open let
ter printed today. states his position
with respect To appointment of mem
bers OF the County Board Of Commits
sioners of Sumter County. His state
ment Is Of general interest and will
doubtless prove n fruitful theme Of
discussion. The kernel OF Mr.. Bel
ser's statement Is that the member
ship of the County Board was in
creased from four to five for the OK
press purpuse of giving the city If
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-04-30
Coughs and COnsumption.

Coughs and colds, when neglected,
always lead to serious trouble Of the
lungs. The wisest thing to do when
you have a cold that troubles you is
to get a bottle of Dr. Kings New Dis
covery. You will get relief from the
first dose. and finally the cough will
disappear. o. II. Brown, of Musca-
dine, Ala, writes: my wife was down
in bed with an obstinate cough, and
[ honestly believe had it not been for
DR.. Kings New Discovery, she would
not be living today" Known for for
ty-three years as the best remedy for
coughs and colds. Price soc and
$1.OO. Recommended by your drug
giSt.-Advt.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-04-30

Sumter, or at least Sumter town
snip, representation on the board.
There was demand. supported by
good reasons, for giving Sumter rep
resentation on the board. There be-
Ing no desire to deprive ether sec
tions OF the county of the representa-
ton they have heretofore had, it was
agreed by the legislative delegation
that the membership be increased by
one and the act was therefore amend
ed, making the number Of commits
sioners five instead of four. Howev-
er, when it came to make the recon-
mendation for appointments by the
Governor, the delegation ignored the
prior understanding and the claims
OF Sumter township for representa-
ton on the board. In consequence
of this action of tho delegation. Mr..
Belser feels called upon to explain his
position and his letter was the re-
suit.
AS matter Of fact the town of
Mayesville and Mayesville township,
as well as Sumter township, have
reason to cricitise the geographical
distribution of the county commits
sionerships. Mayesville is, next to
sumter. the most important town in
the county and is the social and
political center Of one of the distinct
sections of the county and is, there
fore, entitled to representation on the
county board. The entire county east
or Rocky Bluff and Black river is
represented by but one member on the
board, the southern section Of the
county has one member, while the
western section has three-Dr. Par
Ter, Of Wedgefleld, Mr.. Burkett Of
Providence and Mr.. Young of Raft.
ing Creek. Discussion of the action
OF the delegation in apportioning the
commissionership and leaving out
Sumter and Mayesville cannot now
change the situation and probably
Will do no practical good, but Mr..
Belser's statement serves us as q text
for making the above comments and
placing on record our opinion OF q
matter that Is of considerable import
ance. We make no criticism of the
personnel OF the board recommended
by the delegation. for the men select
ed by the delegation are all representa-
tive citizens, who have and deserve
the confidence and respect OF their
fellow citizens. and who will give the
business of the county faithful. hon
est and disinterested service. AS far
as the men are concerned there Is no
objection and we have no criticism
to make. but when the intent of the
law Is that due consideration shall be
given the severa, sections Of the coun-
~ In making the appointments, it
seems to us that the delegation laid
itself liable to criticism when 1t made
its distribution of commissionershins
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-04-30

The Chamber of Commerce,
through its committee on railroad
connections, will accomplish a great
work for Sumter, if it brings the AL
cOlue Railroad into Sumter or other
wise arrainges to secure railroad con-
nection with the Shiloh and Olanta
sections. This one thing accomplish
ed in 1913 will more than justly the
right of the Chamber of Commerce
To existence
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-04-30

Are you n farmcr?' Don't you think
you should exercise the same business
judgment on your farm that the mer-
chant does in the City?. The mcr-
chant protects his investment by in
suring. Is your crop insured? Bet
ter see G., f.. Haynsworth, agent for
Carolina Hail Insurance Company, and
secure this protection at once.--Advt
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-04-30
Heed the Cough that HANGS On

"The seeds OF consumption may be
the cause, ana Il cough that hangs on
weakcns the system. Foley'S Honey
and Tar Compound checks the cough,
heals the intlamed membranes and
strengthens the lungs. r.. -. Roun-
tree, Stillmore, Ga, says: La grippe
left me deep seated, hacking, pain
ful cough. which Foley's Honey and
Tar completely cured" Sibert Drug
Store -AlVt
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-04-30
THE CAROLINA HAIL INSURANCE

company has paid 1,G00 losses
amounting to $135,OOO.0O since
1906, and every one of these losses
settled satisfactorily to be assured.
G. T.. HaynSW0rth, Sumter, :. c..
is the agent for this cXtcllcnt South
Carolina, corporation and our
farmers and planters should see to
ii that their crops are protected at
once.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-04-30
Recommended for q Good Reason.

"C. II. Grant, 230 Waver.y ST.,
Peoria, H., says: '"Backache and
congested kidneys made me suffer in
tense pains. Was always tired and
floating specks bothered me. Took
Foley Kidney Pills and saw big i'm
provement after third day. l kept
on until entirely freed of all trouble
and suffering. That's why / recon-
mend Foley Kidney Pills. They cured
me-" Sibert's Drug Store.-Advt.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-04-30
A Card.

'This is to certify that all drug
gists are authorized to refund your
money if Foley's Honey and Tar Com
pound fails to cure your cough or
cold John Bernct, Tell, Wis, states:
Il used Folcy's Honey and Tar Com
pound for five years, and it always
gives the best of satisfaction and al
way' cures Il cough or cold" Refuse
substitutes. Sibcrt's Drug Store
Alvt
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-04-30
Mad Dog Killed.

mad dog was killed this afternoon
at the corner Of Main and Oakland
streets by Mr.. j. II. Forbes, health
officer OF the city. The dog was said
TO have bitten a negro woman and
ripped the side Of a mans coat, but
did not reach his flesh.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-04-30

Is your financial condition such
that you can afford to lose your crop
by hail? G. E. Haynsworth, agent for
Carolina Hail Insurance Company
will secure protection for you at a
very small cost. Insure now. Today
is the best time.-Advt
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-04-30

Has there ever been anything in the
"sidestepping" line quite equal to the
way the Bull Moose are lodging this
tariff question? n?-Cumberland News.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-04-30

berger or some other edible that is
delicious to some palatcs but Of
fensive to others
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-04-30

Associate Justice G.. A. Woods is to
be congratulated upon his appointment
Hs Judge OF the Fourth Federal Judic-
ial Circuit to succeed Judge Nathan
Goh, In that IL is a we'll merited recog-
milton OF his legal attainments. judic-
ial temperament and high character.
The qualification that Judge Woods
many friends feel i'm the honor that
has been done him is. however,
tinged with regret that his elevation to
the Federal bench deprives the state
Supreme Court OF the services of one
OF the ablest and strongest men who
has been a member of that tribunal for
many years.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-04-30

In fairness to Mr.. Cobb, it may be
stated that while he is gone he is not
Orgotten.-Detroit News.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-04-30

Postofiice Inspector Gregory will
now renew the chase of Portland Ned,
and he will eventually recapture him
and Gus DeFord, also. unless they
get out Of the United States and stay
out,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-04-30
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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-04-30

Mr.. Bryan is evidently making good
as Secretary of State. otherwise the
anti-administration newspapers and
other hostile critics would not be
making such strenuous efforts to
magnify his refusal To serve wine on
his table into II matter of internatiOn-
al Importance. If this Is all that they
can find against Mr.. Bryan he must
be doing exceedingly we'll They
could, with equal reason, CritCise
him for refusing To serve garlic, lin
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-04-30

The escape OF Portland Ned" was
peculiar, TO say the least OF it, as well
as unfortunate.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-04-30

This fellow Dan C. Roper. OF Marl-
boro. who Is now First Assistant Post
master General, is making himself
mighty unpopular with the office seek
ers who want to draw the salary Of
postmaster without doing the work.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-04-30

The Chamber OF Commerce has
done a big work for Sumter In the
past two years. having had great
deal TO do with the creation OF the
sentiment that led to the adoption Of
the Commission Form of Government,
that brought about the erection of the
two new hotels. the establishment OF
the buggy factory. the shoe factory.
the gas plant, the building of the
South Carolina Western Railroad and
other substantial enterprises. Blu
there Is still bigger and better work
to be done and the only way that big
things can be accomplish ed is for all
the men who believe Ia Sumter to
get together and work sor tho things
desired. The officers ana directors OF
the Chamber OF Commerce cannot do
all the work. and. as a matter OF
fact. can accomplish little or nothing
without the loyal and hearty support
and the interested co-operation OF all
hilt Hltn WHO dIe InenD DeES OF the OF
ganization. IL is easy To sit down and
find fault. to- criticise and knork the
officers because big things arc not
done every day. but II is neither fair
nor reasonable. IL we want To make
the Chamber of Commerce "a potcn,
force for the upbuilding of Sumter. in
the future. as IL has been i'm the past
We will have To put our best thought
hard work and loyal effort into the
task. We cannot accomplish results
hy saying that things ought To happen
thus and so, nor can we delegate e.
others the duties that members owe
the organization. with any prospect ot
fruitful results. Team work Is what
counts and this IL exactly what tn,
Chamber Of Commerce has lacked
these last six months.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-04-30

IL is long distance guess, but there
seems reason to believe that Gov.
Johnson of California and his DO
litical friends are framing up a
scheme to put Secretary of state Bry-
an and the Wilson administration in a
hole in respect to the anti-Japanese
legislation now before the California
legislature. Gov. Johnson declares
that Mr.. Bryan must speak first and
show the hand of the administra-
tion and il is "a safe guess that no
matter what Bryan may propose it
Will be met with objections. The
more the California situation Is con-
sidered the clearer it becomes that
the whole trouble has been stirred UP
by dcmagogues for selfish purposes.
We are convinced that the easiest and
quickest solution of the present trou-
bic and a guarantee against similar
trouble in future is the enactment of
law admitting Japanese to citizc ~
ship And at the same time enforc-
ing rigid restrictions on the admis-
sion of undesirable immigrants from
all nations. Then japanese who de-
sire To live i'm California and own land
could become citizens.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-04-30

When man is sent to the pcntcn-
uary for beating out another mans
Drains with an axe and cutting his
throat with Il razor after having dis
h0norcd his victims home he should
remain there until life ends. But
Gov. Blease looks at such things from
different point of view According
to his opinion eighteen years i'm
prisonmcnt is sufficient punishment for
an otehSc oi this sort, else nc would
not have pardOncd Green of Spartan
bnrg county, who dcbauchcd Car
sons wife and then butchcrcd him
while he slept
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-04-30

There may be more than mere sur
mise In the rumor that Col Roosevelt
and his Bull Moose partner. Gov
Hiram Johnson, are at the bottom Of
the anti-Japanese agitation In Califor-
MIA, their purpose being TO embarrass
the Wilson administration by creating
friction I'm the relations with Japan
and antagonizing the people of Cali
fornia against the Democratic party.
Roosevelt Is none too good to stir up
strife and run the risk OF involving the
United states In n foreign war IL ne
entertains the shadow OF hope that ne
may profit politically and crafty his
over-weening ambition to- again be-
come n figure of national Importance.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-04-30

The politicians who are seeking
sinecures. with fat salaries attached. as
reward for their many years service
OF the dear pee-pul, are asking them
selves this question. What's the use
OF being n postmaster. If one has to
get down to steady work to hold the
1ob?" y .Tr e. III gN3
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-04-30

F'urman Herbert plucked one more
laurel for the Sumter High school.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-15

The new Mount Pleasant Methodist
Episcopal Church near Grafton w. Va,
was dedicated Sunday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-15
LIFE Underwriters WILL
HOLD ANNUAL MEETING
Papers by Prominent Men in Insur-
ance Field and Public Life to Fea-
ture Three-Day Session.

ATLANTIC CITY. n. j., September 15.--
The National Association of Life Under
writer's which will meet here in annual
convention tomorrow has outlined a pro-
gram of subjects that is expected to be
Of particular interest to insurance men
as well as the public generally. Dele
gates from all sections of the country
are expected to attend the sessions which
will continue three days Invitations have
been extended to every life association
member in Canada and the United States
and more than 100 acceptances have al
ready been received.
Papers will be read and addresses
made by men prominent both in the in
surance field and in public life. Some of
the topics to be discussed are THE Edu-
ca ton and Conservation Movement. Its
Advantages to the Public, to the Com
pany and to the Agents: The Advan-
tage and Security of Life Income Con-
tracts" and Creation Soliciting Rather
Than Competitive.
Those scheduled to make addresses in
clude Representative a. }. Montague of
Virginia. Former Gov. Franklin tort of
New Jersey. William \. Prendergast, con
troller of the city of New York. Hugh NJ.
Willet Atlanta: ii. w. Spence, Detroit:
Wilson Williams New Orleans, and w
L. Hathavay San Francisco. insurance
commissioner to the Pananla-Paciiic ex-
position.
Election of officers and the selection of
the place for holding next years con-
vention will occupy the attention of the
delegates at the closing session.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-15
Officiating Clergymen.

Rev. Father Corbett, S. j.. rector of
Holy Trinity. officiated as celebrant of
the blessings and reception OF new MEM
beers, while the Rev. Father McGrath, the
moderator of the Holy Name Society, de-
Hvered a sermon on the merits of being
a member of the Holy Name Society.
The choir of the church. Prof Benin
leader, furnished music.
The annual parade of the Holy Name
Societies of Baltimore and Washington,
which was set for October ; Of this year,
at Baltimore, has been called off by di-
rection of Cardinal Gibbons because of
the big demonstration of the allied Cath
clice Societies of America next spring at
Baltimore.
This will mean. presumably, that the
annual demonstration due here next year
will not be held by the Holy Name So
ciety. and hence the Holy Trinity branch
at its meeting on Thursday started Il
movement to have the Washington allied
societies of the Holy Name parade here
late in October.
President Shaeffer of the Washington
branch will shortly caall a meeting to
discuss the question of a demonstration
in Washington.