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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-11-24
Pics as Watchdous.

In some parts of Mexico the wild
hogs, which the natives call jabalis
(hah-bah-lee), savage beasts in their
natural state, are used at watchdogs.
If they are caught young and brought
up with goats they will go out into the
hills with the herd and fight Off
coyotes or other wild animals: If they
are raised with chickens they will pro-
tect them, and round a ranch house at
night they are as useful as any dog.
Although fierce by nature, they can
be tanned until they follow their mas
ter round like dog. The landlord Of
q hotel in one of the border towns
even keeps one of the wild hogs as a
playmate for his baby son.
The jabali Is only first cousin, how
ever, to the domestic pig. Swine are
divided into two main branches. In
one line is the farmers pig. descended
from the wild hog of Europe, and in
the other Is the jabali, which is really
a peccary. But the jabali is quite
piggy" enough with his small flexible
snout, long mOttled bristles and long
sharp tusks.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-11-24
SIoth and DILIGENCE.

Sloth said TO Diligence: You work
too hard. For two days now you have
been busy plowing that field | hear
Ingenuity has invented plow driven
by steam. Why not get one to plow
for you willie you sit with me in the
shade and enjoy life:"
Diligence bought the plow which
would plow field in Il fraction of the
time 1t had taken him to do it. But
instead Of sitting i'm the shade he put
more land into cultivation, and it took
all his time to attend to the plow and
see that 1T worked properly.
When harvest time came he had
more to do than ever On account Of
the new land he had cultivated.
Harvest over, Sloth went to pay Dill
igence visit, saying to himself, "Now
he will have little more time to talk
to me-" But he found him comforting
with Ingenuity in regard to q larger.
more powerful plow, that he might
next season put still more land in cul-
tlvation.
Moral.-There is no cure for dill
gence.-Boston Journal.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-11-24
The Tyranny of Wills.

Many petty tyrants have sought to
impose their will on posterity. Henry
Budd. who died in 1862. gave proof in
his will of a prejudice against mus
taches. "In case my son Edward shall
wear mustaches," he stipulated, then
the devise hercinbefOre contained in
favor Of him of my estate called Pep
per Park shall be void. and l devise
the same estate to my son William. his
appointees. heirs and assigns. And in
case my said son William shall wear
mustaches then the devise hereinbefore
contained in favor Of him of my estate
called Twickenham Park shall be void,
and devise the same estate TO my son
Ldward." Presumably the sons accept
ed that close shave for fortune.-LOn-
don Spectator.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-11-24
The Chinaman's Wardrobe.

In Home Life In China" Isaac
Taylor Headland tells the following
story to illustrate the conveniences OF
the Chinese costume:
n Chinese government representa-
tive who was new to American WAYS
came to the home Of an eminent New
York banker for q weeks visit. 1t was
winter, but he came without luggage
and yet every day he appeared at din
ner with change of garments. A,
first his hostess wondered how he man
aged it, but soon she discovered thai
his body was his trunk and that in
stead Of putting his clothes into hi,
trunk he pat his trunk into his clothes
Lis garments were like the layers 0,
an ouion, except that any layer mlshi
be worn on the outside. and rs somt
or his gOwns-for such they might b.,
called-were of silk, lined with fur, O,
fur. lined with silk, he could weal
them either side out at will.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-11-24
Setting a Fashion,

Some years ago the coral fishers OF
Tore del Greco, near Naples, were in
hard straits. The value of coral had
fallen so low that they were no longe,
able to find purchasers for their har
vest AT last in their despair they be
sought the queen to come to their aid
At the first great court ball that was
held that year at the Quirinal the
queen, to the surprise of all beholders
wore about her neck a collar composed
Of six rows of coral instead of her su
perb collar of pearls, and her black hal,
was crowned with q diadem Of coral
and brilliants. From that evening The
mode changed. Old coral ornaments
that had been hidden away for years
and years were again displayed at the
jewelers. and were snapped up by
eager purchasers. Queen Helena's Oh
ject was attained, and that court ball
marked the beginning of more prosper
GUS days for the coral fishers of Tore
del Greco.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-11-24
Mexican Mountains.

The Mexican mountains arc mainly
OF underlying granite formation. The
Jurassic. Cretaceous and Tertiary
ages rocks are much in evidence
throughout the country. while the
highest ranges. as we have seen, are
OF volcanic origin. The singular
plains Of Yucatan are largely of cal.
careous formation. probably a Terti-
nry limestone. One of the most plen.
tiful rocks over vast areas OF Mexico,
and that which forms the striking va
Ration of scenery. is the mountain
limestone. the excessively hard STRAIT.
flied crystalline rock of the Lower
Cretaceous period.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-11-24
ulonitY OF Manual Lnhnr.

The trcuble with most young men
Is that they do NO understand tho
dignity OF manual labor. They 90 not
realize that honors and fortune may
be more readily gained outside of the
so-called learned professions than in
them; and that ii is just as honorable
to swing a hammer or to hold a plow
as IL Is to make a speech in court or
to amputate limb. The lesson young
men should be taught as early as pos.
siole is that 1t is not so much what
man does for a living as how he
does II. and that manual labor Is as
honorable as any other.-Lubboc Av.
alanche.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-11-24
PLOT TO KILL ARCHBOLD.
DYNAMITE BOMB FOUND IN
WHEEL RUT.
Discovered I'm Time to Prevent Impact
Which Would Have Brought Death
From Explosive Carefully Conceal
ed.

Tarrytown. N. ". Nov. 21.-A plot
to kill John ID. Archbold, president of
the Standard oil company Of New
Jersey. was frustrated by the finding
of dynamite bomb i'm the wheel runt
of roadway on his estate here. in
the opinion of Chief William j. Bowles
VI the police.
The bomb consisted OF four sticks
OF dynamite with wires and percus-
sion caps. Grief Bowles said it was
believed tho plan was to blow up
MIR. Archbold In his automobile as he
was driving over what Is known as
the south roadway from his home.
John wahlqulst. superintendent for
Mr.. Archbold, notified Chief Bowles
today that lie bundle had been found.
The dynamite. wire and caps were
wrapped In dark yellow paper. Bowles
said II was arranged so the slightest
impact would explode the dynamite.
Bowles declared the person who
piled the explosive was familiar with
the route Mr.. Archbold used In driv-
ing from his home to the dock of
the river, where he boards his
yacht Vixen. for New York.
Bowles was confident tonight the
bombs had been placed last Friday
and that 1t was planned TO kill Arch
hold Saturday morning as he passed
the spot in his automobile, but the
financier left the estate late in the
day. after the explosive was found.
The police are looking for a man
seen Friday near the place the bomb
was found. The Archbold estate is
three miles from Pocantico Hills,
home OF John ID. Rockefeller.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-11-24
Ways of the Butcher Bird,


Some call 1t the butcher bird, but
the real name is shrike. 1t is one of
the oldest birds we have. because it
represents creature that is changing
its type. Should you happen to walk
through the country and come across
a thorn tree with a small garter snake
or mouse impaled on a spike you
may know that shrike is around
Originally the bird was insectivorous
and spent its time eating grasshOppers
and such like. Somehow it got taste
~ mouse or perhaps n smaller bird
that IL killed in a fight. 1t liked the
meal, and naturally tho bin Of fare
was extended to include mice, snakes
and lizards. Very foxy is the shrike
1t had no talons to tear its prey apart,
so 1t hit on the plan of impaling the
victim upon a thorn, where it could
dine leisurely and on the installment
plan. The butcher bird is about nine
inches long and looks something like a
mocking bird. - Philadelphia North
American.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-11-24
Lee County Teachers Meet.

Bishopyville, Nov. 23.-On Satur-
lay, November 20, at II o'clock the
teachers of Lee county met at the
court house in BishOpville.
Mr.. Moody of the Elliott school was
elected president; Miss Irene Nc
Cutchen, vice-president; Miss Ncwill
secretary and Miss Smith of the
Bishopville school, treasurer.
Mr.. Scott of Bishopville introduced
the speaker of the occasion, DR.. Reed
Smith of the South Carolina Univer-
sity faculty.
Inc address was unique and prac-
tical, being decidedly full of new ideas
ana thoughts of the educational
world. The central thought was COM
munity civics or the duty Of teaching
children in school the value and duty
of being thoughtful of their neigh
bors, especially dwelling upon the
health of the community and SHOWING
how ones neighbOrs are responsible ia
a great extent for his own health.
DR.. Smith suggested and urged the
teachers to study the conditions in
their own communities and teach To-
cal conditions.
DR.. Smith is an alert thinker and a
good speaker.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-11-24
Trail of q Giant Meteor.

The most remarkable photograph of
meteor trail that has yet been taken,
was reproduced in L'Astronomie. The
meteor was seen from many points in
South Africa ebout p. m. on June 2,
1912, in broad daylight, and the trail
chat it left behind remained visible
until some time after sunset, becoming
more and more conspicuous as the day
light faded. The photograph, which
;hows the trail as an immense, serpen-
inc ribbon in the western sky, was
.aken at Tempe, Orange Free State,
about an hour after the passage of the
meteor with court tr4lin.'
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-11-24
Russla's Vast Resources.

! Russia lacks only ten longitudinal
degrees OF stretching half way round
the earth. and possesses one-sixth OF
the landed area of the planet. Rus
sia's Asiatic possessions are forty
times as great as those of Japan. even
since the new Aslatic balance that
followed the Russo-Japanese war. The
variety of Russia's resources make the
empire second only to the United
states as the greatest food producing
country In tho world. 1t leads all ma.
uons In mineral wealth and timber
supply.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-11-24
The Inventor Of the Circular Saw.

Somo discussion appeared recently
In several British technical publica-
tions as TO who invented the circular
saw. and tho claim is made that 1t
was invented and used by wood turn.
er named Murray at Mansfield. Eng
land. about tho year 1920. The first
saw Ia described as having been about
six inches in diameter. and was un-
doubtedly used on a wood turning
lathe operated by water power. James
Murray. the inYentor. is said to have
been tho son OF "Old Joe Murray" the
tavorlte servant OF Lord Byron
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-11-24
DOUBLE TRAGEDY AT WILLIS
TON.
Hinton Purvis Succumbs After Infiict-
ing Death Oh Fathcp-in-LaW.

ing Death Oh Fatlcr-in-Law.
Williston, Nov. 21.-Hinton Purvis.
who last night shot and killed John
Bolen, his father-n-law, died todav
at 1 o'clock from q gunshot wound in
the chest.
Bolen was struck several times with
bullets from pistol, while Purvis re-
ceived the full charge from a shotsun
in the breast.
Early today Sheriff Norris and
Coroner Woodward empaneled a Jury
for an inquest over the remains of
Bolen. AS Purvis was dying. the ONLY
testimony introduced was that Bolen
came to his death from pistol shot
wounds inflicted by Hinton Purvis.
Bolen's body was buried at 4 O'Clock
this afternoon.
The same jury was empanelcd in
the afternoon to view the BODY of
Purvis. An inquest is to be held later.
lnterment is to take place tomorrow.
Bolen was cotton weigher in Will
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-11-24

liston and was about As years of age.
Puris was about 80.
The shooting occurred last night at
8 o'clock in a WillistOn store The
store was crowded at the time, but
few of the customers noticed any in
cident preceding the shooting.
Both families have large connec-
tions in the county, and many people
attended the funeral of Bolen today.
The double homicide was a shock
to the community and is generally de-
plored.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-11-24
TO STUDY COAST DEFENSE.
War Department Sets up New Board
TO Handle Important Subject.

Washington, Nov. 20.-Systematic
study of coast defense problems is
provided in a war department order
today detailing the duties of the re-
Gently created board Of review.
The board will hold weekly meet
ing with the chief of staff as it's pre-
siding officer. 1T will take cogni-
zance of all questions referred to it
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-11-24
A Miqhty Workman.

Mrs. McTavish Ito neighbor)-Is 1t
true that your Jock startit to work in
the pit last Monday? Mrs. Christie
(her face glowing with pride)-Quitc
true. Mrs. NJ. and, what's mair. see
by the papers that there's been twa
thoosand mair tons o. coal shipped last
week than ever has been before! aye
said Jock had the makin's O. q guild
collier.-LOndon Globe.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-11-24
Thanksgiving Service at the Prcsby
terian Church..

Thanksgiving service will be held at
the Presbyterian church Thursday
morning at 1890 o'clock. The offer
ng will go to the Thornwell Orphan
|age.
Order of Service.
olin-Organ Prelude-Se1ected.
Athem--"O Lord, Most Merciful
Hear our Prayer"
Invocation.
Hymn-COronation.
Scripture LessOn-Psalm 1O3.
Offertory-"O Praise the Lord
Cranmer.
Address-The Spirit Of Thanksgiv-
ing.
Prayer.
Hymn-America.
Long Meter DOXology.
Benediction.
Organ Postlude.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-11-24
Explained,

When he came in late he said to his
waiting wife. See the nice present ]
brought you"
"Where is itY
Here it is. A point lace handker.
chief"
"Oh. ain't it beautifulw
"Nes, it cost dollar, marked down
to 90 cents"
MY, what q horrible Odorv'
"Oh, that's the scent off the dollarv'
Exchange.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-11-24
Fires In Holland.

Fires of any size are so scarce in
Holland that the city of Rotterdam
with q population of over 100000. has
practically no fire department. while
the prevalence of canals offers an ever
ready water supply to fight any fires
which might occur.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-11-24
Chesterfield on Dress.

when you are once we'll dressed for
the day" wrote Chesterfield, "think
no more Of it, Always and without
any stiffness or fear Of discomposing
that dress let all your actions be as
easy and natural as If you had no
clothes on at ALL"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-11-24
he Knew That Story.

The old soldier was again giving
the youngsters accounts of the won
ders he had experienced. especially in
the way OF climate. Said he: 81 re.
member when We were In Fyzardum
we used to tolst our bread In the sun,
and" Youngster (interrupting): !:
Yes, know; and you were supplied
with corkscrews to draw your
BREATH"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-11-24
Gas Plate.

# gas plate is used you will find
cupboard with shelf for plate on
:op will be very handy, as the oven
IAN be kept there and always there
when wanted. With a door and made
If finish to match your kitchen, it
will be great addition rs well ae
Jelp.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-11-24
Fair Proposition.

No bank will loan money to an indi.
vidual unless it knows all about the
financial condition Of the individual.
Why. then, should any bank expect an
individual to deposit money with it un.
less it is willing to let the individual
know Ill about it's financial condition
Sioux CITY .Tnnrnal
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-11-24

WANTED-My friends to know that
| have installed a modern gasoline
filling station at my store and will
he pleased To furnish gasoline at
Sumter prices. j. ii. Myers.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-11-24
Mans ADVANTAGE.

One advantage man has is that
whenever he wants anything in the
house he can always call to his wife
and she'll tell him just where it is,
Dut when woman wants anything
she has to hunt for it.-Detroit Free
Press
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-11-24
Iona and Short of H.

"Mr. Blinks," said she. do you think
that anticipation is greater than reali-
zation!'
Well replied Mr.. Blinks. "antici-
patton is broader and higher. but reali-
zation Is longer and tlatter"-Philadel-
phia Ledger.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-11-24
a Pitched Battle.

From the viewpoint Of an innocent
bystander." Dhilosophically remarked
the old codgcr. III believe that ID,
keenest competition l know OF occur;'
when two chronic dyspeptics get to-
gether and compare their symptoms" ="
Judge.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-11-24
An Unkind Retort.

"You made a fool Of mew exclaimed
the angry husband.
"Call yourself fool if you wish, my
dear" calmly rejoincd his tantalizing
ly placid wife, "but remember that YOU
have always claimed to be self made
man"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-11-24
Honest, ANYHOW.

$50 YOU are marrying the man of
your chOicc?"
Not exactly the man Of my choice:
rather the man l could Gct."-Detroit
Free Press.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-11-24
That Depends.

Hasn't q man a right TO change his
mind2" asks "a defendant sued for al.
legged breach OF promise. Evidently
not, where woman Is concerned
Buffalo Times.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-11-24
Evidently Built to LAST.

What is believed to be the oldest in.
labited residence in the world is a
mansion in Germany that was built in
700.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-11-24
No EiShinoI

Every week in England there is
close season, during which net fish
Ing for salmon is prohibited 1t ex-
tends from noon on Saturday until G
a. IN. Monday.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-11-24
Cold Proposition.

Hubb - Meet any iHcbcrgs coming
over on the steamer? Gotham-Wcn.
yes; was Introduced to girl from
Boston. loukcrs Statesman.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-11-24
Quite Manlv.

Mothcr-l'm afraid YOU are overcat
ing. Tommy (kccpinG om i amt
afraid. Women get scared at things
fore men do. BoSton Transcript.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-11-24
War lances.

The war lance of the middle ages
was about sixteen feet long. The
present day lance rarely exceeds eev-
en- feet
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-11-24

There is no greater delight than to
be conscious OF sincerity on self ex-
animation.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-11-24
Where Nature Is Nest Generous.

There are few places where nature
las hidden her gifts SO bountifully as
4 Cuba. This is especially true about
he tropical fruits Of that region.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-11-24
Hot Supper at Providence School.

There will be hot supper at Provi-
lence school house, near Tindal, S c.,
m Thursday night, November 25th, for
he benefit OF the school. The punJic
ire cordially invited
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-11-24

First American Savings Bank.
In Philadelphia was started Amer
.ca's first savings bank, and that insti-
.ution now has about 100000 more de-
positors than any other bank in the
United States
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-11-24

Charity suffereth long and Is kind,
else IL wouldn't stand for so much or.
sanizatlon Philadelphia Inquirer.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-08-26

ings. Outsiders expressed themselves
as believing that the "house OF Cover
nors" might become of almost as
much importance as another house
of congress, by uniting the states in
movements for uniform legislation.
The writer attended the meeting
here in Washington and 8 under the
impression that the meeting of the
house of governors in Boston will
not suggest that those hopes have in
any way been realized. They will
probably hold a pleasant and informal
debating society, at which the work
of their trade will be discussed, much
as when the editors or the photogra-
pliers or the manufacturers get to-
gether to talk over their mutual in
terests.
This does not mean that the gov
ernor of state is not an important
parsonage. Probably he is more so
than he was twenty years ago. The
old style executive was supposed to
adopt a dignified seclusion making
recommendation in an academic way
Commonly the Legislature dropped
them in the waste basket. These are
more important days. The people
want to get things done. They look
at their governor as their executive
agent for the relief of a thousand
needs, most of which are out of his
province altogether.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-08-26

out of sight, with a diy'ded house
and no man to take the moose by
the horns, they are just laying low
"watchfully waiting" Also the house
office building is being touched up
with new paint and the carpets dust
ed and as a result the Offices of the
congressman are all rorl up, with
furniture. tables, chairs and files all
piled up in the center of the room.
There is some talk of an extra ses-
sion in October. Everything indi-
Gates that such will be the case. Con-
gressman Ferris, Carter, Davenport,
Hastings, Thompson are spending the
summer at home. Senator Owen is
here. while Senator Gore and Con-
gresham Murray are filling lecturins
dates in the western states. Con-
gresham McClintic is still daily
visitor to his office regardless OF the
topsy turvy conditions prevailing in
the house building.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-08-26

Calomel makes you sick; you lose
days work. Calomel is quicksilver
and it salivates; calomel Injuries
your liver.
If you are bilious; feel lazy, slug
gish, and all knocked out, If your
bowels are constipated and your head
aches or stomach is sour, just take a
spoonful of harmless Dodson's Liver
Tone instead Of using sickening, sal
ivating calomel. You'll know it next
morning because you will wake up
feeling fine, your liver will be work
ing, your headache and dizziness
gone, your stomach will be sweet
and bowels regular. You will feel
like working. You'll be cheerful;
full of vigor and ambition.
Your druggist or dealer sells you
a 50-cent bottle of Dodsons Liver