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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-03-11
ROBBERS OBTAIN JEWELRY.
Dozen Gold Watches Among Articles
Stolen Early Yesterday From
Bcrkman Store.

Columbia. March 9.-Robbers early
yesterday effected entrance to the
store Of B. II. Berkman. jeweler and
matchmaker. at 41S Main street, and
stole four trays of jewelry. One Of
the cases contained about IL gold
watches
According to Patrolman Broom, the
robbers must have started at work
shortly after he passed by the store
while traversing his beat. 1t is
thought that the robbers had a key
to the door. as no marks were visible
that showed the use of tools. The
alleged "spotter" is held at the police
station pending investigation, and is
said to have pretended the condition
of q helpless drunk" when arrested.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-03-11
TECH BF,STS CLEMSON.
Bcats Palmetto Lads i'm Suffrage
Debate

Atlanta, Ga, March 6.-Georgia
Tech was the winner over Clemson
tonight in the intercollegiate debate
on the query: "Resolved That in
granting suffrage there should be
no distinction As to sex" The Tech
speakers. G. l.. Jordan and r. l.. Bid
well, upheld the negative side in their
arguments for the decision a. B. BOYD
and 7. c. Haddon represented Glenn
son college.
All of the speeches were excellent
and the men deserve special mntion
for the masterful manner in which
they delivered their facts and argu-
ments for their respective sides
The music. furnished by the Tech
Band and Giee club. was warmly ap-
plauded.
DR.. X. G. Matheson, president of
Tech, presided over the meeting. The
judges were: Col Woodward. DR..
Hughlett and Prof. Dykes.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-03-11
NEWS OF CONFLICT.
Vessels Move From Vera Cruz Oh,
Receipt of Tidings OF Strife.

Vera Cruz, March S.-A wireless
dispatch received here today from
the United States cruiser Des Moines
at Tampico says a battle was fought
mira, ten miles northwest of Tampico.
A force Of 5000 rebels overwhelmed
the federal advance columns, which
retreated toward Tampico. Active
preparations are being made to de-
fend the Tampico garrison which
numbers only 1900 men. Strong
reliance for the defense Of Tampico
is placed in the gunboat Vera Cruz
which is guarding the west approach
es to the city.
Upon receipt of the message from
the Des Molnes, Rear Admiral Fletch-
er ordered the hospital ship Solace
and the battleships Minnesota and
Connecticut to proceed Immediately
to Tampico. Admiral Fletcher also
communicated the news to the for
eign naval commanders here.
The SOlace started for Tampico at
3.45 o'clock this afternoon and was
followed by the German cruiser Dres-
den, the British cruiser Hermione
and the Minnesota and Connecticut
The Mexican gunbOat ZaragoZa is
preparing to proceed to Tampico al
ter taking on troops.
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-FOUR CAME ASHORE.
Mate ami Three Sailors Escaped to
Land.

Seaside Park, n. j., March I'll.
Is. Thompson, first mate, and three
members Of the crew Of the steamer
Charlemagne Tower, Jr., which sank
near here, were brought ashore yes
terday.
The revenue cutter Itasca reached
the scene after the steamer went
down. The commander of the cut
ter was signaled from shore of the
pcedicament of the IS men. among
whom was the captain, and the Itasca
put to sea to search.
There are two big sand bars near
where the steamer sank yesterday and
the life savers were seriously hand
icapped in launching their boats. One
was finally launched but was upset
and the life savers waded ashore.
The captain Of the Tower and the
II men took long boat 1t was
so overcrowded that they were afraid
to try landing on the first bar and
hung around outside hoping the tnr-
bulent sea would subside. Snow was
falling; it grew thicker about 3 a. m.
today and the long boat was lost from
view.
The weather lightened up again
about $40 and there was then no sign
Of the long boat.
thompson. after he came ashore
with fragment of the crew. talked
about the ship. He said the repairs
to the machinery at Hampton Roads
on Wednesday were hasty and not
we'll done. The engines went bad
again soon after putting to sea and
this condition. combined with heavy
seas due to the storm, resulted in the
wreck. The ship sprang leaks IN uow
and stern, he said and in the end all
the plates were shaken loose Water
poured into the doomed vessel as
through a sieve. The steam pumps
Kept her going for a while, then with
the aid OF hand pumps the crew tried
desperately to fight back the inrush-
ing water but their struggle was un-
availing and it finally reached the en-
gines.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-03-11

There is nothing more dlscouragins
than q chronic disorder OF the stom-
sch. Ia "a not surprising that many
suffer for years with such an all
ment when permanent cure Ia with
In reach and may be had for trifie =?
About one year ago. SANS y Il.
Beck, OF Wakelee. Mich. II bought
a packag OF Ch0mberluins' Tablets.
snd since uslng them I have felt per-
fsctly well. I had previously used any
number of different medicines. but
none Of them were OF any lasting
benefit. Far sale by all Dealers
Avfvt, An,~AAlA
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-03-11

Two bills concerning which sum
ter people are very much interested
acted on late in the session were the
Clifton bin authorizing an election
ON the matter of u county diSpensarY,
which failed to pass the house, and
the bill allowing The county board to
b":row 100000 To build a new jail.
which was passed with the amend
mcnt that. if Il new Jail is built il
the present site. II the Jail is not
built provision is made TO have the
present Jail repaired To meet the ac-
luHl needs OF the county
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-03-11
kicLapOO Worm Killer ExpeIs Worms

The cause of your child's ills
The foul, fetid, offensive breath
The starting up with terror and grind
ing Of teeth while asleep-The sallow
compleXion-The dark circles under
the eyes-Are all indic1 tons of worms
kickapoo Worm Killer is what your
child needs; it eXpels the worms, the
cause of the child's unhealthy con-
dition. For the removal Of seat, stom-
ach and pin worms, kickapoO Worm
Killer gives sure relief Its laxative
effect adds tone to the general sys-
tenn. Supplied as q candy confec-
tion-children like it. Safe and sure
relief. Guaranteed. Buy 4 box to-
day Price 25c. All druggists or by
mail. kickapoo Indian Med. Co.,
Philadelphia or st. Louis-Advt
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-03-11

During the winter months impuri-
ties accumulate. your blsod becomes
impure and thick. your kidneys. liver
and bowels fail To- work. causing go
called Spring Fever You feel
tired. weak and lazy. Electric Bitters
the spring tonic and system cleans
er---is what you need; they stimulate
the kidneys. liver and bowels TO
healthy action. expei blood Impurities
add restore your health. strength and
ambition. Electric B.tters makes
YOU feel like new. Start a four weeks
trestrnent--it will put YOU i'm flne
shape for your spring work. Quar-
snteed. All druggists. soc and si.sO.
VI. ~. Bucklen & Co. Philadelphia Or
81 Loula--AdYt.
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The FOaty Year Test.

An article must havo exceptional
merit to survive for n period of forty
years. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
was first offered to the public In 1879.
From a small beginning it has grown
in favor and popularity until 1t has
attained = world wide reputation.
You will find nothing better for a
cough or cold. Try it and you will
understs why IT is n favorite after
period OF more than forty years. II
not only gives relief-it cures. For
sale by all dealers. .--Advt.
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stubborn. Annoying Coughs Cured

"Nly husband had a cough for
nftron Years and my son for eight
N".rs. pr. kmG'S New Discovery
cnupictcN cured them. for which |
om mo2i thankful" writes Mrs. Da =
y Nld Moor. nt SAGINAW, Ala. What IN.
!>iu@ = New Discovery did for these
mvn. Il viii do for YOU. pr king :
\cW Discovery should hc in every
home. stops hacking coughs. relieves
lagrippe and all throat and lung all
ments. Money back If ii fails. All
druggists Price 50c and $l.00. III. T.
Rucklen x Co, Philadelphia or ST
Louis 49, AdVt.
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Search In Vain for Ba anSlit.

Columbia. March s.--Postofficr in
spectors and special agents of the
Southern railway yesterday continued
the search for the lone robber. who
Thursday night rihed the mail car of
train No. IL from Charleston. be-
tween Royster ana Columbia. y, ar.
rests have been made.
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Yust right for RaokschA amd Khsu,un
tj4M.

sF'oley Kidney Pills are 50 thor
oushiy effective for backache. rheu-
matlsin, swollen, aching joints. kidney
and bladder ailments that they are
recommended everywhere. A. A.
Jeffords. Mcdrew. Nebr.. says: "Sly
druggist recommended Foley Kidney
Pills for pains in my back. and before
7 finished one bottle. my sld trouble
entirely disappeared" Sisert's Drug
Stors--Aavt.
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The Mothers EAyOrite.

cough medicine for children
should be harmless. 1t should be
pleasant to take. 1t should be effec-
tual. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
is all OF this and is the mothers ia =
vorite everywhere. For sale by all
dcaiers.-Advt.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-03-11
Best Family Laxative.

Beware OF constipation. Use DR..
Kings New Life Pills and keep well.
Mrs. Charles f.. Smith, Of West
Franklin, Me-, calls them "Our family
laxative" Nothing better for adults
or aged. Get them today. 25c. All
druggists or by mail II. T.. Bucklen
T. Co., Philadelphia or St. Louis
AdVt
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Plain Truth that's Worth Money

sing FOleNS Honey ana Tar Tor
sickness ana money. T.. f.. Monahnu.
Mcnumonie. Wis, SAYS: Il am CN-
posed to all kinds of weather and !
fnd FoleN's Honey and Tar Com
pound always fixes me mp in good
shape when | catch cold OF have a
bad cough. / recommend il gladly.
Refuse substitutes Shert's DRUG
store. .~"AdVt
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SUCCEEDS w. r.. BURNETTE.
y. NJ. Cheritzberg Elected President
of Spartanburg Bank

Spartanburg. March 7.-Augustus
NJ. ChrietZberg was elected president
Of the First National Bank today to
succeed the late Wilbur f. Burnett. -
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-03-11

La Grande. Ga. March 9.---Galla-
ways department store was burned
this morning. Loss sl25.0OO.
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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
County of Sumter
Before me came Bernard Manning,
Cashier OF tho above named bank,
who. being duly sworn, says that the
above and foregoing statement Is a
true condition OF said bank, as shown
by the books Of said bank.
BERNARD MANNING,
Cashier.
Sworn and subscribed before me
thi, eth day Of March, 1914.
II. J." Edmunds,
Notary Public.
Correct Attest:
E. e. HAYNSWORTH.
II. 5. HOOD.
RICH'D. J. MANNING,
Directors.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1914-03-21

Mrs. Conrad KreuRer is reported
quite sick.
Chss. Miller, Jr., has returned from
Kansas City.
The Music Club met with Mrs. R. S.
Maxwell Tuesday.
Bishop of the Episcopal church was
here from Saliaa Sunday,
Mrs. Chas. Miller Jr., is in Excelsior
Springs, No, this week.
Mrs. J. b. Ward visited friends in
Victoria, Tuesday OF thIs week.
C. W. Miller has a fine building spot
to sell, on Gospel HilI---extra cheap.
J. H. Downing and wife are expect
ed home from California in a short
time.
Mrs. NJ. T. Garland has returned
from Kansas City, after an absence of
about four months.
George Swires of Lookout Township,
who was recently operated on at the
Hospital in this city, for appendicitis.
Word has been received here from
Kngman County, of the death Of Mrs.
Bobst former resident Of Wheatland
Township, this county.
Last Wednesday afternoon was by
far the worst day of the month. The
wind blew perfect gale and Sc veral
farms, ranches and timber claims pass
ed our window-going north.
Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Howard of Lom-
ak, Illinois, arrived Friday of last week
on visit to their daughter Mrs. John
Gatewood, living southwest of Hays.
They will remain here during the sum-
mer.
Next week Rev. A. S. Hale of the
Methodist church goes to the Metho-
dist conference at Mankato, carrying
with him a unanimous request of his
congregation that he be returned here
another year.
Saturday the town had an interest
ing runaway on South Chestnut street
The team ran TO the north part Of
town; a broken buggy tongue was the
only damage. On Wednesday morning
gray team on Second street took a
spin leaving the wagon near Early s
harness shop.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1914-03-21
ELECTION PROCLAMATION.

1, H. W. Chittenden, Mayor of the
City Of Hays. Kansas. by virtue of the
authority in me by law vested, do here
by proclaim and give public notice that
annual city election will be held in the
City Of Hays, Kansas. on
Tuesday, the 7th Day Of April 1914
At places hereinafter named and de-
signated IN the several wards of said
city for the election of
ONE COUNCILMAN
from each Of the several wards and
shall be elected for term of two years.
The polls will be open from . g. IA
to p. N. on the said 7th. day of Ap-
I'll, 1914, and the polling places in the
several wards and the judges and the
clerks for said election will be as fol
lows:
1st. Ward, c. W. Miller's Office.
Judges, Mrs. S. Bissing, H. b.
Pierce, John Quint, Sr.
Clerks, Miss Keller, JEdd Bell.
2nd. Ward, City Hall.
Judges, Mrs. ]. Il. Ward. A. D.
Goetchius, John BeiIman.
Clerks, Mrs. E. A. Rea, Pete Frank.
3rd. Ward, Reeder building North
Chestnut St
Judges, Mrs. b. Addison, Frank
Loreditsch; D. Brummit.
Clerks, Mrs. ]. F. Jordan, A. Dreil-
ing.
In witness Whereof, I, b. W. Chit
tenden, as Mayor aforesaid, have here
unto set my hand and caused this not
ice to be signed by the City Clerk Of
said city and the corporate seal OF such
city to be attached heheto. this the
18th. day Of March, a. D. 1914, at
Hays, Kansas.
81. ". Chittenden.
Mayor.
Attest: a. o. Robinson.
City Clerk.
(SeaI.)
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RPlNcEss BONNIE.

Through a misunderstanding concern
ing copy. the following was omitted
from last weeks issue
The opera given for the citizens or
Thursday evening, March 5, and repeat
ed the next evening for the visiting
teachers was great treat TO everyone
The packed auditorium On each even
ing was sufficient evidence of how peo-
PIE enjoy aad appreciate music OF this
kind. Many who attended the first per-
formance expressed a desire to attend
the second presentation. Unfortunate
IL this was not possible.
Each succeeding opera seems better
than those that have been given before
and Princess Bonnie is no exception co
taIs. The music was catchy and pref
ty-the danci g was the best we have
ever seen by amateurs and, the humor
Wes pleasing and pointed
The principals were well chosen for
their respective roles, and without ex-
caption did their parts exceptionally
wei. SEiss Law as Bonnie sang with
freedom snd without affectation- Her
arElessness was especially fitting for
the character she portrayed; Roy Ster-
lag looked eli that the name implies
and dIi his part with credit, Shrimps,
and Kitty, and Aunty Grab, with Cap
pie T4rpaulia we're characters who
were having the time of their young
lives from the kickoff to the finish.
The Spanish dances were especially
pleasing in gracefulness of movement.
Mr. Matthew as Pomooso did esDec-
iaily we'll when it is remembered that
ne at the last moment stepped in to
take the place of M. Van CIeave, who
was called away by the death OF his
father.
The presentation Of such a produc-
ton means an enormous amount of
hard work for those in charge, and
Misses Macintosh and BoYee are most
deserving of praise for the splendid
manner in which they prepared their
people for the giving of Princess Bon
ME.
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DIED

Miss Francis Anna Drake, sister of
George Drake Of Hays and Joseph G
Drake of Linn County, who came to
Hays several weeks ago TO visit her
brother George, died at st. Anthony g
Hospital in this city at 1880 a. m Sat
urday, from an accata attack OF pneu-
monia, aged So years. she was con
scious to within few moments of her
death. Bokh OF her brothers were wit q
aer when the end came. Her remains
were taken to Spring Hill, Kansas, for
burial, where q lot is owned by the
brothers.
She was 4 consistent member of the
Methodist Church and died in the faith
OF glorious resurrection.
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Prof. Van Cleave has returned from
a short trip to Iowa.
Mrs. 81. L. Felten who has been quite
Ill is improving in health.
C. C. Turner OF Chicago is here visit
ing his daughter, Mrs. Chas. King.
White and Brown Leghorn eggs for
setting, 15 for 81 00.-FRANK KING.
Genuine Red Texas Oats and Kansas
grown barley at Schlyer & Arnholds.
Mrs. Peter Gosser who has been ser
iously i'll for some time, is now improv-
ing in health.
John Billirger, called by his intimate
frieuds "Mayor" OF Herzog, was in
Hays Saturday.
A four year old Galloway bull for sale.
Inquire Of CONRAD KRUGER, Peifer,
Kansas, Freedom Township.
II. C. Ward of Spearville, Kansas, is
here visiting bis brother, R. L. Ward of
the Hays Mill & Elevator Co.
Mr.. Williams, Manager Of the Hays
Mill & Elevator Co. returned Saturday
from business trip to Colorado.
For full blood White Plymouth Rock
eggs see Mrs. D. 81. Early. First pen
Sl.50; second pen $1.0O per setting.
Fred Stubs last week shipped nine
cars Of Hereford cattle from Colorado
and took them out to his ranch north
Of town.
Mr. Geo. Griffith is expected home
from Texas, in q few days. After a
short visit with his family he will go to
the Western part Of Canada where his
son George is located.
Will Taylor, Gen. Agent OF the Rock
Island railroad, and at one tlme-about
sixteen years ago, an employee of the
U. p. and stationed here in Hays, is
here visiting time friends.
81. L. Felten with a force of men
and teams commenced the excavation
for celler on north Chestnut Street,
for George Starr over which will be
built modern cottage Of five rooms.
The Board of Regents have trans
ferred Prof. A. II. Patterson of the
Animal Husbandry department. at the
State Agricultural College to the Ft.
Hays Experiment Station to continue
his work.
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HIGH SCHOOL NOTES

Miss Lille Williams won first prize,
six dollars, IN the spelling contest at
the Golden Belt Teachers meeting.
The tennis court was fixed up last
week Many OF the pupils are now en-
josing the game,
Several Of the boys have quite time
practising vaulting and high jumping,
Six swings, with chains for ropes,
have been erected in the school yard.
The little folks enjoy these swings
very much; they are kept full all the
time. The cost of the swings viii
come out of the playground fund.
SaFeral other apparatuses have been
ordered for the playground.
The agricultural class have been
testing the vitality of seed. Last
Thursday Mr.. Bice took them out for a
walk; a spade ard number of cans
were taken along and some samples of
different kinds of soil was brought
back which will be sed in future
study.
The freshman German class are read
ing some very interesting stories.
Don't forget to speak for your copy
OF the Scrapbook; price 25c per copy.
On receipt of 35 cents it will be sent
By nail 90 any address.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1914-03-21

The Young People OF the Baptist
Church will hold q Food Sale in the
window Of BssKall's store, Saturday
March q.
If you are going TO need bull this
spring, see US now. We have few
extra good ores left.
c. G. COCHRAN & SoKs.
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J. F. JORDAN

The Furniture man has a new 5
drawer, drOp-head Sewing Machine.
with all attachments, For Sale
Price $1,000. A SNAP.
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Noliee to Co n,rsetors
(Seal.)

Sealed proposals will be received un-
I'll March 30, 1914, by Rev. Fr. Paul,
o. N. Cap, Hays, Kansas. for TIE
erection and completion Of q brick aud
stone school building at Hays, Kansas,
according to plans and specifications
prepared BY c. A Smith, archeteet,
SaIiEa, Kansas, on file with the owners
and archetect, after March %, 1914.
All proposals must be accompanied by
a certified check in the sum Of $500. 90
made payable to the The Rt. Rev. J.
FIR Cunningham. The right to reject
any and all the bids is reserved,
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sather Spoiled the Effect.

MY wife was to give a rose tea,
everything scented with roses "a
delicate conceit." Yes, but things
went wrong The people in the next
hat took that occasion to have onions
and cabbage. kansas City Journal.
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For SALE

A Remington Typewriter, No. 6, IS
good as new. Will be sold at the ex-
eeedingiy low price Of $500. For par
ticulars inquire of b. c. Schultz,
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1 have a goo5 piano and piano player
that 1 will sell cheap on reasonbIe
terms. or viii trade for any kind Of
live stock. A. f. COCHRAN.
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Card of Thanks.

The undersigned hereby wish to
thank the good people of Hays and the
nurses at the hospital for their chris
tian sympathy ard kindness during the
sickness and death OF our sister, Fran
els Anna Drake.
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We Can Save You Money

Don't forget to let US figure your next bill of
LUMBER. We carry the best. and are in
position to name you prices that will In
terest you. Our white Pine. Yellow Pine.
Fir. Cypress. Shingles. Lath. Posts and
Cement stocks are complete. Give US a
chance and we will convince you that we
can save you money.
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For SALE

Rose Comb Rhode Island Red eggs
soc TO $500 per setting OF is.
4nR4 MRS. GEO. BELLMAN.
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SEED POTATOES

Just received car Of seed potatoes.
Early Ohio, Early Rose, Early Six
Weeks. s.---Prices right.
Cox & Son, Hays
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Two choice Town Lots for Sale.
Inquire at this Office.
To the Voters OF the City Of Heys
You are hereby notified that the Re-
gistration Books for the Municipal EI-
ection which occurs on April 7th., 1914
will be closed March 28th., 1914.
A. D. Robinson
City CLERK.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1914-03-21

Eye and Ear Sur6eOn
Dr.. n. Jay Brown, the SaIina eve
and ear specialist viii be at the Bruns-
wick Hotel, HAYS, Tuesday, April
7th; Ellis, Wednesday, April stb;
Russell, Thursday, April eth.