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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-05-13
BLEASE RALLY HELD.
Speeches Made at Monaghan Mills
Park.

Grocnviue, May ~ pcHu. al rally
was held at the MoI4 CHAN mills TO-
night. The governoS was the prn-
cipal figure, and was The only speak
er who succeeded in arousing any
considerable enthusiasm. John l.. Nc
l-aurin devoted much of his talk 10
the primary, opposing restriction, ana
much of it to his alta, nment for ;En
governor. Sam j. Nichols of Spar
tanburg, candidate for congress. also
made a speech.
Gov. Blease charged that the coun-
ty conventions did not tote fair"
with his supporters. He sale that i'm
some counties Democratic boilers"
and others not loyal to the party were
rung in to beau his men. He told
his hearers that if IL doctor attempted
privately to examine young daugn-
ter Of his, if be had one, he would
Kill that doc.cr. lie also told The
crowd that if any doctor attempted
privately to CANINE a daughter Of
any one of them, To kill that doctor
and another pardon would be is
sued.' These remarks were made
with reference to the medical inspec-
ton bill. The governor spoke dispar-
ingly of Supcrin;t rdent Evans Of
the SpartanburG schools.
The me6 ,ing was orderly through
out.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-05-13
News and Views of Pisgah.

Pisgah. May 6.-We are needing
rain very much, especially on oats and
gardens. Cotton chopping is going
on. The stands are fairly good, also
corn.
There is a great deal of sickness in
the country, mostly spring complaints;
as yet no serious cases.
The public school at Pisgah will
close this week.
On Saturday afternoon there will be
a public debate at Pisgah church on
"Woman's Rights" Afterwards the
ladies of the church will sell ice cream
Tor the benefit Of the church.
Mrs. j. X. Mcleod of Rembert re-
turned home Monday from Column
bia, where she had been staying some
time with her sick mother, Mrs. A. /.
Allen, who is still quite sick.
Miss Madge Rogers went to Colum-
bia Saturday to visit relatives and
take In the city. She returned Mon
day.
While in Columbia Monday / saw
a number OF men from the upper par,
of the State, and they laughed at
the idea that the delegates from
towns represent the people of the
the State in change Of sentiment. Wal;
until the August primary, then talk
We will then know which way the ca,
Jumped. There is one thing certain
Without change, this State will have
two parties before long, for the pres
ent state Of affairs will not last There
is q socialist party, also a progress
sive one forming, if am correctly in.
formed. No one party can alway.
control State without getting cor.
rupt. Such is the history of tho
northern States and such will be tho
history Of the southern States before
long.
The Mexican president is still mas
ter of the situation. Pity we have /;
president that can't see what Huertu
is driving at, playing for time so ht
can get better prepared to continue hi:
warfare. Roosevelt would have hal
him by the neck long ago and a gov.
ernment formed that would be re-
spectacle. Look at Cuba and there is
the lesson. The majority Of the Mex.
lean people are of that mixed and
cut-throat character that nothing bu,
the force of arms will bring them tC
terms and make them behave them
selves. Let Mexico fool with Germany
and you will see what will happen. Ii
makes one sick to be continually talk.
ing insults from that cut-thrOat
crowd.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-05-13
RUNAWAY FRIuAY AFTERNOON.
Horse Of J. r. Brogsion's Runs from
Pocalla Into City.

On Friday afternoon what came
near being serious accident oc-
currtd when runaway horse ran
into a man on a bicycle at the cor
ner OF Main street and Hampton ave-
nue. throwing him under the buggy.
but failing to injure him In any way.
The horse In said to belong to Mr..
J. r. Brogdon. who lives near the
Clarendon county line in the lower
part OF the county. 1t started to run
at Pocalla. when II got away fror,
Mr.. Brogdon's son when he had taken,
the bride out Of Its mouth so that, 1t
could drink. Miss Brogdon was In the
buggy mt the time and could not stop
the horse. an the bride was not In its
mouth. She endeavored to stop 1t.
but Il continued running and she
jumped out Of the buggy. slightly in
jurlnG her shoulder In the full. The
horse continued Its progress into
town, q distance Of probably three
miles. At the corner of Main and
Hampton avenue 1t started to turn.
but m automobile there prevented
this and the horse wheeled to the
right. the buggy striking the man on
the wheel at this point. 1t was
thrown against a telephone post and
smashed. The horse continued to
Canal street and was caught near the
Jail.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-05-13
NURSES FAVOR INSPECTION.
Association Goes on Record i'm EcsO.
luton Rcfcrrin. to schools.

Laurens, May 7.--AftcT electing Of
ticers for the ensuing year, select;n :
GreenVille as the next convention city,
passing resolutions of thanks for the
hospitality extended on this occasion
by the people of Laurcns, and placing
itself on record as approving medical
inspection in schools, The eighth an
nual session of the South Carolina
Graduate Nurses Association adjourn
ed this afternoon.
In the election of officers Miss Julia
Irhy, Of this city, was chosen as pres
ident of the association for another
year; Miss l.. NJ. Davis, of Sumter;
first vice president; Miss Annette Ben
son, OF Columbia, second vice prcsi-
dent; Miss Virginia Gibbs, OF Co.um-
bia, secretary and Miss +. J. Bulow,
Of Charleston. treasurer.
Two sessions of this convention
were held today and were marked by
consideration of many matters Of inn
portance to the association. A pleas
ing and interesting feature Of the
morning session was the presentation
Of a fine paper by Miss Sarah Bab5
of Greenville, representing the Red
Cross Town and County Nursing AS
sociation.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-05-13
COuL.tcu for fl,r.t.

Il am a tIVer Of yvlr godsend to
humanity ana science Your medicine.
Dr. Kings New Disco, cry, cured my
cough of three yea,s standing" says
Jennie Flemmine. n New Dover,
ono. Have you an annoying cough?
is IL stubborn and ~crL' yield to treat
melt? Get.a soc bc,tIe of DR.. Kings
New Discovery today. What it did for
'ennic Flemming it VIII do for you. no
matter how stubborn or chronic a
cough may be. 1t stops a cough and
st.ps throat and lang trouble. Re
lie. or money back. soc and $1.0O, at
yUur druggist.
I5ucklen'- Arnica Salve for pinples.
-Ad,t.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-05-13

A two-year-old plantation of Doug.
las fir on the Oregon national fores,
shows "a per cent Of the trees living
Extensive paintings of young trees in
washington and Oregon are costing
only IS nacrc. Direct seeding OF
lOdgepOle pine has been successful
without exception on the Arapahoe ma
tional forest, Colorado. Several OF
the areas SOwn two and three years
ago show from 5000 to 10000 seed
lings per acre.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-05-13
WILL SUPPLY LIGHTS.
Electric Plant for Rethunc. McBcc
anu big Springs.

GNU DIE 'oDfIHSSs
McBec, May IN. l.. Mccoy of
McBee is working q large force of
hands erecting dam On Cedar creek,
preparatory to installing an electric
light plant for the purpose Of fur
Big Springs hotel. Mr.. Mccoy hopes
to soon be furnishing lights for Nc.
Bee. Bethune and to have the plant
in operation at an early date.
The Seaboard Air Line Railway
company is erecting a handsome brick
depot here to be completed by June 1.
T. o. Salmon, owner of the McDce
wood works and novelty plant. has
moved here with his family from
Bethune.
j. Whitner Reid of Columbia was
in McBee on business yesterday.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-05-13
AGAINST JOHNDEE, JR.
Police Make II Arrests After Dis.
turbancc at Church.

New York. May 1O.-Thc police
made IL arrests in Cavalry Baptis,
church today i'm quelling demon
stration which occurred there dur.
ing tho morning services agains,
John ID. Rockefeller. Jr.. who teaches
sunday school at the church. Mr.
Rockefeller was not present. Today's
dcmOnstrants were of new gro,u
calling itself the Church OF the Re-
violation. led by Bourke White. form
crly pastor Of congregational
church in Brooklyn. White and zen
foiiowcrs including woman were
removed from the church to patrol
wagons.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-05-13
WAR on TUBERCULOSIS.


Results OF Fight and Plans Discussed
Washington. May 7.-Results OF
war waged against the white plague
and campaign plans for the future
ing sessions of the annual meeting OF
the National Association for Study
and Prevention of Tuberculosis. The
associations executive officers report
ed in the last decade that had been
established $500 tuberculosis fight.
Ing agencies in the United States
There were less than 200 i'm 1901.
The medical examination of en-.
ploNeS was Il subject discussed.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-05-13
Child Cross? INvcriShr Sicl; .

cross. pecvish, listless child. with
coated tongue. pale. doesn't sleep; eats
sometimes very little. then again
raNenOusy; stomach sour; breath
fetid; pains in stomach, with dar-
rhea; grinds teeth while asleep, and
starts up with tcrrOr-all suggest Il
Worm killcr-sOmcthing that eXpcls
worms. and almost every child has
them. KickapOO Worm Killer is
needed. Get n box today. Start at
once. You won't have to coax, as
kickapOO Worm Killer is a candy
connection. EXpcls TIC worms, tn,
cause of your child's t'tuble. 25c III
your druggist.-AdVt.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-05-13
MANY WIRES GO DOWN.
Tele2rapliic Communication Cut by
Storm

Atlanta, Ga, May Wind and
rain combined i'm a storm that swept
ternOon. Wire communication was
demoralized and no reports had been
received here early tonight of any
damage done. Savannah, Jackson
VILE and Tampa were among tho
points cut off from communication
with the outside world.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-05-13
NAvARETrE GETS READY.
Prepares for Possible Attack of Amer.
leans ON Mexico City.

Vera Cruz, May 9.--ien. Navarette,
commanding the federals at Jalapa,
has mounted many guns at Cerro Cor
do to resist an expected American ad-
vance on Mexico City. 1t is reported
that the federal army Is causing trou-
bic on account OF being unpaid for
many months and lack of food and
supplies. Many are deserving. others
are threatening mutiny.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-05-13
rheumatism Quickly Cured.

MY sisters husband had an attack
II rheumatism In his arm" writes
II well known resident of Newton
iowa. Il givc him IL bottle of Cham
hcrluin's l.inimcnt which nc applied
Il" his arm and ON tho next morning
tho rheumatism was gone" FOI
chronic muscular rheumatism you
Viil hnd nothing better than Cham
herlain's i.inimcnt. Sold by all deal
ers.--Advt.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-05-13
HARTsyILLE FESTIVAL ENDS.
Brilliant Performance Marks Close ol
Music Feast.

Hartsville. May 1.-THE Coker col
legs festival was brought to a trium-
phant close tonight with Rossini's
''Stabat Mater" gloriously sung. The
artists and the chorus approached the
oratorio In an almost devotional spir-
II. When the solemnity OF the subjec
OF 'Stabat Mater Is considered.
RoSinis music seems brilliantly
operatic. John Barnes Wells. the
tenor. added to his iaurels tonight by
his rendition Of the most terrestrial
OF the numbers. Lord vouchsafe Thy
Loving Kindness" Miss Hardie and
Mis- stoddard sang the much embel-
lished duet. Power Eternal" with
finished artistry. The climax Of the
evening and lamentably. it's end Also
came when Miss Stoddard sang the
wonderful 'Inflammatus' ("When
Thou Comest'O. with. choral accom-
papinient. Her rich soprano scared
through the ear-delighting melodies
Of "Innammatus" like blasting rock
st. Nine. Nassau sang the soprano
cavatina In the oratorio accompanied
by Mr.. Nassua on the organ.
In tho first part OF the evenings
programme the four artists. MIR.
Wells. Mr.. Martin. Miss Hardie and
Miss Stoddard. each sang groups of
three songs. light compositions which
Immediately established the bond Of
sympathy between artists and aud
ience beyond danger of rupture. As
an encore we'is sang why" q grace
iul composition Of his own, i'm which
he set up the syllogism "Atl the world
loves n lover: Betty In oil the world
TO me-" and bewailed Its Illogical con-
clusion.
The chorus delighted the audience
once more tonight. II sang Loring's
"Minnehaha." and was enthusiasticai-
~ encored.
The programme for the afternoon
was varied and delightful. Will Latta
NaSua. the noted Philadeiphian.
played one movement from Writings
sonata and two from the 80 Filii"
Of Lemmens In a masterful manner
lie generously encored both numbers.
Tho audience heard Madame Mas
suas rich mexzo-soprano for the first
time this afternoon. She sang two
famous arias. Mild Und Leslie" from
webber's Der Freischutz." and Mo-
zart's I'll Re Pastore." Both were
rendered most artistically.
Miss Katherir, Reed of the music
department played a violin obligato
for the Mozart aria beautifully.
Miss Mary Frances Scott and ~
of her vocal pupils sang Knowlton's
tunerul song cycle. Hawthorne and
Lavender" which breathes the spirit
of the seasons. Misses Green. Hewell
and McCutcheon, three talented men,
hers of cokcr's vocal department,
took solo parts I'm the cycle.
Elm horns and witching pixie bells
caroied and tinkled In the in Fairy
land song cycle. arranged by Nor
gan and sung as the last number OF
the programme Of the afternoon by
the artists. Miss Stod6crd. Miss Har
dic and Mr.. Wells and Mr.. Mar in.
Mr.. Wells and Mr.. Martin had To re-
peat their solos. The Water Nymph"
and robin Goodfellow." Wind. ush-
ering In thunderstorm. which
sprang up just as Mr.. Martin began to
sing. furnished a natural accompani-
ment for his rollicking Robin Good
fellow"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-05-13
Health q Factor In Success.

The largest factor contributing To a
mans success In undoubtedly health
"a has been observed that n man is
seldom sick when his bowels arc reg
ular--ho ~ never we'll when they are
constipated. For constipation you will
find nothing quito so good ns Cham
berlain's Tablets. They not only
move the bowels hut improve the up-
petite and strengthen the digestion
They are sold by all dealers.--Advt.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-05-13
WhY2

Sometimes 1t seems as if every per.
son who was lacking in initiative, spe
cial ability or industry desired tv be-
either q writer, an actor or ali artist
The most agreeable way for lazy
persOa TO make :. diving Is to eXrres
his own opinions. emotions ,EG in
pressicns. s.--iiarner' Weekly.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-05-13
Swiss Rainbow After Sunset.

A French astronomer recently had
the unusual experience OF beholding
d rainbow in the Swiss Alps after
sunset. 1t spanEed a valley between
two mountains to the eastward, COM
plete and brilliant, 25 minutes after
the Astronomical sunset, and portions
or 1t were visible for a half hour.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-05-13
WILSON WASN'T THERE.
Hence Neville Home Was Badly Dam
aged.

Gulfport. Miss, Ma" THE home
Of Judge j. II. Ne lie, which was
saved from destruction by fire through
the alertness of Presi lent Wilson last
January. was badly damaged by fire
today. While driving past the Ne
vile home during his stay at Pass
Christian last winter, President Will
son discovered that the house was
on fire and directed how it could be
eXtingJ ished, at the same time allay-
ing the fears of Mrs Neville.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-05-13
Feel Dull and Sluggish. Start Your
Liver to Working.

*It beats all how quickly Foley Ca
thartic Tablets liven your liver, over
come cOnstipation-make you feel
lively and active again. J. l.. Nc
Knight, FIT. Worth, Texas, says:
MY disagreeable symptoms were en-
tirely removed by the thorough
cleansing Foley Cathartic Tablets gave
me-" They're wonder. SibcrtS
Drug Store.-Advt.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-05-13
MEXICAN TREASURER ARREST.
ED.
Charles Randall Charged With Taking
Moro Than 100000.

Nogales, May 11.-Charles Randall,
recently treasurer Of the State of So
nora. is charged with making way
with over 100000. He has been Jail
ed here and Gov. Maytorena is held at
HermOsillO.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-05-13
Wanted More reformation.

What do you understand by edible
fungi"" 1T has somethiu' to do with
mushrooms an toadstools," replied Fa.
ther COrEtOssel. but whether it's
what you swaller or what happens to
you afterward / wouldn't like to say
without writin to the department.
Washington Star.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-05-13

Hyndman Peak, Idaho, the highest
named peak in the State, is more than
$4,000 feet high. Several unnamed
peaks near it are Of about the same
elevation. All are on the divide be-
tween the Sawtooth and the Lemhi ma
tiOnal forests.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-05-13
Wise One.

Crawford-"The man who can loo,,
happy when he isn't makes a good
companion" Crabshaw-"But you'd
better not sit in poker game with
him."
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-05-13
Real Philanthronv

Some day o real philanhroplst will
arrive on the scene and give ten cents
to some worthy cause without de
manding that the cause raise an addi.
ttonal 80 cents.-Atchison Globe.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-05-13

The hose wagons were called out on
Friday evening about o'clock by an
alarm Of fire from the Penn Lumber
Company plant. The fire had caught
in the dry-kiln. but was eXtinguished
before the hose wagons arrived.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-05-13
Helps Kidney and Bladder Trouble
Everybody Satisfied.

Everywhere people are taking Fo-
ley Kidney Pills, and are so satisfied
they urge others to take them also.
A. 7. Kelly, Mcintosh, Ala, says: Il
recommend them to all who suffer
from kidney troubles and backache,
for they are fine" Best thing you
can take for backache, weak back
and rheumatism. Sibcrts Drug Store.
-Advt.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-05-13

Tne Millers went on q tour by mo
tor car and arri ed late one evening
at village which was crowded for
the annual fair There was only one
Inn and not bed in 1t to be had.
The couple were tired out and felt un.
able to 60 any further, 30 Miller said
TO the landlady: Cant you give me
q bundle OF hay?" I'm sorry sir" she
said. There's not thing left but q
bit Of cold roast beef"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-05-13
Drawback TO Holidavs.

Holidays would be more ENJOYABLE.
as rule. II they didn't make you so
sorry for the people who are working
themselves nearly to death trying to
amuse YOU
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-05-13

The band concert on the green Fri
day afternoon was much enjoyed and
1t Is a source of pleasure to the peO-
pie of Sumter to have these weekly
band concerts.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-05-13
Relieves Bladder Distress and Weak.

irregular. painful bladder weak.
ncsscs disappear when the kidneys are
strong and hCalthfully active. Take
Foley Kidney Pills for that burning
Scalding sensatiOn-irregular, painful
action heavy, sore feeling and blad-
der distress. lou will like the tonic
restorative Cffcct-thr relief from
pain--Vuick good results. Contain nu
harmful drugs. TRY them. Siberts
DEuG Store.-AdNt.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-05-13
The 6urqlar's DAUGHTER.

Father to Suitor-My laughter will
not have dowry but will give her
this set Of keys, which no doubt you
will find useful.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-05-13
The Dear 1hlnus,

Miss Elderiy-"They say that mat
rlages are made I'm heaven" Miss
foung-"Ah. then you have one
chance more"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-05-13
Iearnlno 10 Do One's nu&v

Learning to Do Ones Duty.
Make 1t point to do something ev.
cry day that you don't want to do.
This Is the golden rule for acquiring
the habit of doing your duty without
pain.--Mark Twain.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-05-13
Cure for Stomach Disorders.

Cure for Stomach Disorders.
Disorders OF the stomach may be
avoided by tho use of Chamberlain $
Tablets. Muny very remarkable cures
have been effected by these tablets
Sold by oil dealers.-Advt.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-05-13

0UI TcCIlI1H8@'SWaUICN 1fUnUS UnI
Fcct-Due to Kidney Trouble.
Your kidneys need help when your
hands and feet thicken, swell up and
you feel dull and sluggish. Take Fo-
ley Kidney Pills. They are tonic,
stimulating and strengthening and re-
store your kidneys to healthy normal
action. Try them. Siberts Drug
StOre.-AdVt.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-05-13
Blood is the Life

Purify the blood, cleanse it of all
toxic and waste matter, and every
nerve will be better, very much more
plant and stronger. Pure blood is
essential to good health.
The Washington times., 1914-05-30
S0C|AB|L|TY RUNS
ARE POPULAR HERE
Motor Enthusiasts of Washing
ton Have Enjoyed Two Re-
cent Contests.

Efforts on the part Of the National
Automobile Chamber Of Commerce to
encourage touring is a step in the right
direction. for by all signs of the times
the motorists are eager to get out into
the country and get the real worth Of
their cars
This is shown by the success of the
so-called sociability runs. mild form
OF contest that cannot help but interest
the enthusiast. It has been found we'll
nigh impossible To get the average mo-
torist to participate in a club run, but
ask him to compete for a prize and he Is
eager to take advantage of the oppor-
tunity.
There isn't much 20 the sociability
contest-merely a striving to see how
close enc can come to a secret time
centive in it to get the city man out
have heen neld In Washington this
month and each brought out many en-
trants.
The week of July has been set aside
In motoring circles as national touring
week. This will afford an opportunity for
a gct-together movement on the part OF
tie trade and the automobile clubs.
Which surely must result in bringing
about what they arc so desirous OF cb-
taining-interest IN the get-out-in-the-
country movement. The trade will profit
In one way and the motorists them
selves will reap their reward in learn
ing more about the country and the
joys of motoring.