davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star., 1916-04-23

was tne rear entrance TO joel I1Db store,
and the other was the main street. On
the other two sides were high fence and
the river. He figured, and correctly, that
his man would try to hide himself in one
of the two sheds at the end of the alley.
In one of these sheds were the Tibb
wagons. The other shed was usually
vacant beneath, the upper part being
used as storehouse. But at the present
moment there was being stored in this
farther shed a great "foat" that was to be
used in the parade.
The Woman's Auxiliary had been hard
at work on this float and several others.
This one was the masterpiece. Upon a
wagon body had been built wide floor,
upon which had been rugged certain stage
properties that were to suggest the nat
ural surroundings of the scene wherein
Pocahontas pleaded for the life of Cap
tain John Smith. There was wigwam
(or, at least, the Boxton conception of an
Indian wigwam), and campfire with
an iron pot overhanging it by two forked
sticks, and all around the edges birches
and hemlocks had been affixed to repre-
sent the primeval forest. Upon this i'm
promptu stage Pocahontas (Miss Helen
Bisbee) was going to plead with Pow
hatan Lew Sanders) for the life of Cap
tain John Smith (Arthur Wilbur. There
were to be other gentlemen and lady
Indians, and few whites with bell
shaped muskets.
TT-was to this shed that Joe Tinker fed.
That the presence of such a strange
Loo 1ol
denced by the fact that when Clint
Weatherbee came painting up, the fugi-
tive was still staring at the float, open
mouthed.
well, l got your bawled MIR. Weather
bee, in savage triumph.
"What you want to go chasing me
for?" inquired Joe innocently. II amt
done nothing"
What you want to run for, then?'
was the searching question.
well, didn't know but the heat
might have affected you," Joe offered
simply.
Weatherbee beloved at this. Then
he said: "I want them pants!"
What pants?" replied Joe Tinker,
looking around ingenuously in search of
a possible third pair referred to.
"Oh, you know what mean," went on
the hotel man. "Them pants of mine
you got on"
His manner was so appalling that MIR.
Tinker shrank back against the side Of
the shed.
"You gave 'em to mel" he cried. "Mr.
Starr he said
Il don't care what anybody said" in
sisted the wrathful Weatherbee. "Off with
'em, or I'll break every bone in your body!
If what I'm looking for is still in the
pants, I'll let you have 'em back. If it
amt there, by thunder, you'll neucr get
'em back!' ......
"There might be ladies around, spared
Joe.
"Don't you worry. Come, off with emf
Joe Tinker's eyes sought possible es-
cape, possible weapon, a possible some
thing with which to combat this mon
ster There was no escape and no weapon.
He began shedding the ex-Weatherbee
coat, very slowly.
"Quick!' yelled Clint.
The coat slid off in hurry. A moment
afterward Clint seized the trousers from
.Joe. and with trembling fingers went
Evening star., 1916-04-23

the afternoon,-but the sign announcing
the standing Of the contestants in voting
contest for loving-cup was still outside:
STANDING OF THE CONTEST
(To midnight. July 12)
Walter EadbrOOk. Ok............. 1906
J. Bradlee Starr. rr................... .3101
Ut. MSivhe. ....... ......-......... II1
Ezra Nudge. ..................... l
MIR. Treadway had been maintaining
that one vote for Ezra Nudge ever since
he had begun to post the returns. Care
fully, each time, he put Ezra at the foot
of the list, with one vote; and he giggled
tohimself as he painted the name. Whether
anybody in town. had actually cast
vote for Ezra, or whether Mr.. Treadway
himself had donated the vote as choice
bit of Office humor, nobody knew. At
any rate, Roxtonians never failed to stand
before the bulletin-board and give voice
to their amusement. 1t became the stock
local witticism to point out Ezra's name
and declare: @The old skinfint voted for
himself!'
WALTER EADBROOK was leading
~ by healthy margin. The only other
serious contestant was j. Bradlee Starr.
There wasafeeling that man so eminently
lovable, who had done and was doing so
much for -Boxton, should be honored by
receiving the loving-cup. On the other
hand, there was strong sentimentinfavor
of Walter Eadbrook, especially since he
was known to be cherishing an inner
woe.
walters ahead, Katherine whispered.
@Yes," replied Louise Searles rather
family. Her face was pallid, and her
breath, in spite of obvious efforts of self
control, came in little gusts.
"And if he should win, think know
who's going to be his queen,' went on
Katherine, squeezing her companions
arm.
aOh, no-I couldn't-if you mean me
even if he should want stammered
Louise.
"Don't be goose!" was the retort.
"You know perfectly well he's head over
heels in love with you. What difference
does a little misunderstanding make?
Listen, Lou; I've got secret for you.
Walters going to Win. have reason to
know. can't tell you how know, but
know. So you'd better be getting
ready. I'm just as excited about it,
honey, as if it was going to be myself.
This Starr person is dear, Lou. Think
Of his coming right out and saying that
he'd rather his friends would vote for
Walter! l could just hug him-you know
what mean. He's so different from the
rest Of us, and calm and resourceful and
broad-minded and everything"
They made an interesting contrast,
these two young women, as they stood in
front of the little bulletin board. RATHER
inc, magnificent in her tall, ripe beauty,
clasped her companions waist, and spoke
in low, sympathetic voice. Louise,
nesting close to the other woman, seemed
to shelter her 1.-THE, girlish figure under
this protecting wing. And her eyes, when
they looked up into Katherines, were
melting with trustfulness and wistful-
ness that told Of long days and months
without confdant to whom she could
come running with her full heart.
"Katherine!' said Louise. Il never
heard you talk like that before
Il do wish l could have talk with
him, Lou. I'd like to tell him something
about onr Y,oopla Ho DOESN'T understand
Evening star., 1916-04-23
MAGAZINE SECTION for April ss, 1916

from DIR. Crumbs over to the Congrega-
tional parsonage, where the floats were to
start; but Miss Burbridge had another
idea. She led Louise Searles down the
main street to the Banner Office. The Of
flee was closed,-as, by agreement, were
all the business places in the village for
the afternoon,-bu the sign announcing
the standing Of the contestants in voting
contest for a loving-cup was still outside:
STANDING OF THE CONTEST
ITO midniOht J1lv 10Y
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1916-11-09

gressmen and that the Repubh-
cans won two in st. Louis. The
vote on congressional candidates
is slow, as special efforts are be-
ing made to get the full count on
ly on President, Governor and
Senator. 1t is apparent that the
Republicans have reelected
Mecker in the Tenth and Dyer in
the Twelfth. The Democrats
have good lead in the other dis
tricts except the Thirteenth and
Fourteenth, where the races will
be close.
The Democrats apparently have
won control of the Legislature.
Figures show the Democrats have
elected Is in the Senate, the Re-
publicans 2 and one is in doubt.
In the house IS Democrats appear
SIRE of election, AZ Republicans
and 20 seats are in doubt.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1916-11-09
Woodrow Wilson has been Reelected
President Of the United States

Substantially complete returns from all but four states five
o'clock Wednesday evening Woodrow Wilson electoral
votes Necessary elect 1885, The doubtful California
New Hampshire Oregon and West Virginia
The West joined the solid south in purely American
and the votes that the greatest political victory
history of the United States
The early returns which indicated Hughes victory
Republican machine sronghold AS began
the tide turned Wednesday morning positive claims
victory made
Reports received clork this afternoon
Wilson had maintained strong lead in Minnesota that
rural adding rather than ssening
Republicans while concedng the privately that
voted for Wilson.
Interest turned to California. The there
tedy between Los Angeles and San Francisco Through state
the vote almost break with the advantage
out Of the first 100000 votes in the country districts
San Francisco reported that would Wilson
from $4,000 10000 From Los Angeles
stead of huge Hughes plurality the first precincts complete
him but lead of 700 OF 90 900
have claim the Wilson, preferred to
keep in the doubtful column until complete returns are
received
In addition to these of certain victory
moved from the doubtful to the Wilson every
probability that Delaware and Oregon will
the Huges to Wilson forces If this Wilson
either Minnesota or California
The change from boserous claims of Hughes with
statements to the public by Colonel Roosevelt declining
the cabinet and George W. Perkins oasng of
street to control nation to gloom marked
publican headquarters.
Tuesday night which supported Wilson
feat Wednesday both Republican and Democratic papers are
nouncng his victory
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1916-11-09

The vote for president in rural
Jackson county was Wilson, T.
O48; Hughes, 3,439, making Pres
ident Wilson's plurality in the
county 11,808.
Senator Reed carried the coun-
ty over Walter S. Dickey by g.
754.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1916-11-09
KANSAS TO WILSON BY
10000.

Republican Stronghold Into Dem
ooratic Column-Capper
e Reelected.
Topeka, Kas., Nov. 8.-The
election is practically over in
Kansas. Kansas is safely in the
Wilson column. 1t has given its
electoral vote to Wilson by TO-
600.
The carrying Of the State by
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1916-11-09

party claimed the state for Will
son by upwards of $4,000 and the
entire state ticket. There is a
probability that Auditor Gordon
has been defeated as he ran co.
900 behind the ticket in this city.
Senator Reed is reelected over
Dickey by from 10000 to 10000
votes. In many parts of the
state he ran ahead of Wilson, not
ably in Buchanan county. where
he led by 2,4OO votes and Wilson
by 1900.
No definite figures have been
obtained on the wet and dry
amendment. This city gave its
usual wet vote, large enough to
offset any dry gains in the state.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1916-11-09

the majority which it gave for
President Wilson was in line
with the prediction forecast of
Chairman Lardner, who stated
that Kansas would 60 for Wilson
by majority of 10000 to 25,O 900.
The result means that Kansas
wage earners voted almost solidly
for President Wilson, as predict
ed.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1916-11-09

District by an enormous majority
and Judge C. A. Calvird defeated
his opponent C. A. Denton in the
circuit by 1000 votes.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1916-11-09
GARDNER EI.ECTED
GOVERNOR

Reed Wins Over Dickey by From
5000 to $1,000.
st. Louis, Mo-, Nov. Sat l
o o'clock this afternoon Chairman
James Cowgirl of the Democratic
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1916-11-09
DEMOCRATS WIN IN KANSAS
CITY

1908 Il Plurality Given to Presi-
dent Wilson Over Candidate
Hughes.
The Democratic ticket from top
to bottom swept Jackson county
by majorities running as high as
p15, 900.
President Wilson and some of
the other candidates carried ev-
cry ward in Kansas City except
the Eighth and Eleventh, negro
districts. ALI the Democratic can
didates carried all the wards ex-
cept the Fourth, Eighth, Eleventh
and Twelfth.
President Wilson carried Kan
80 City BY . vote Of 36s354 to
50, ,165 for Hughes. TIE total city
vote was the heaviest IN history.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1916-11-09

Congressman Dickinson and
Judge Calvird Reelected.
Congressman C. G. Dickinson
has been reelected in the Sixth
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1916-11-09

Early returns show that the
Democrats have elected IA Con-
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-03-18
FOREIGN TRADE GROWS.
Exports Show Increase Over Last
Year.

lear.
. Washington, March 15.-January
foreign trade figures assembled today
by the department of commerce put
the months exports at 1881, 900, 900
exceeding by $62,0OO,OOO the total for
the same month year ago. Imports
reached. $1S4,00o,OOO, compared with
$122,000,00 a year ago.
The seven months ending with jan
uary saw exports valued at more than
80, ,000, 100000 leave the country,
while imports for the same period to-
tailed considerably more than $1,000
900 900.
.January's exports were chiefly
manufactured products. Foodstuffs
was second on the list. Raw mate
rails formed the chief items of import.
Great Britain in January took $121,-
100000 worth Of American goods.
France was second with $4,000, 900.
and Italy third with $1S,000,O00. All
Of, South America took $13,000,000 of
American products. Asia took $19,-
100000.
Imports from the United Kingdom
were worth 100000 South Amer
lea ahipped goods to the United States
worth $40.000.000. Asia furnished
$32.00Q.000 and the whole Of Europe
sent $4,000, 900 worth.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-03-18
no INVESTIGATE PACKING


The following committee has been
appointed by the Chamber Of Com
merce to investigate into the estab-
lishment OF a packing house with a
capital stock of $4,000 at Sumter: A.
G. Phelps, L. d. Jennings, w. B.
Boyle, d. d. Noise and c. L. Cuttino,
!. pr. Long intimated in his talk on
Tuesday afternoon that Sumter was
the proper place for the packing
house and 1t is a proposition which
means great deal to Sumter. for
the, establishment of a packing house
here would mean q greater prosperity
ingagriculture than ever before in the
back country and 1t would be the
means Of bringing thousands of dol.
larsin business to Sumter every year.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-03-18
SENATE RAISES LIMIT.

!. ...s Washington, March 1.-THE senate
1todssy passed the house bill amending
the postal savings bank law 30 al to
incresae the individual deposit maxi
+mun from $500 to $1,000. with inter-
est end an additional $1,000. without
interest," The bill was amended to
permit deposit Of postal savings funds
In State and. national banks regardless
EQf aniliation with the federal reserve
system and to provide Increased COM
ponsation to parcel post carriers on
account OF the weight Increase.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-03-18
NITRATE PROPOSAL UP.

Senator Smiths Bill for Federal Gov.
crnment Fixation Plant Given Con.
si&lerati0n.
Washington, March 14.-The senate
committee on agriculture today con-
sidered the bill proposed by Senator
Smith of South Carolina which would
appropriate $15.o00.O 900 to construct
"a plant for production, of nitrate from
the air. The committee was told that
nitrate 10 in great demand for fertili-
zer. especially in the South as we'll az,
for manufacture of war munitions,
and that all the supply for the United
States comes from Chile, a source that
might easily be cut off by any strong
naval blockade.
!, The committee will meet again
Thursday. when Senator Smith will
urge a favorable report on the bill.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-03-18
DINNER FOR CORN GROWERS.
Il. II. Baker Arranges Dinner for
Young Farmers-GOvclnor to At.
tend.

Columbia, March 16.-The banquet
to the champion boy corn growers of
South Carolina will be held at the
Jefferson hotel in Columbia on the
evening Of March "a, according to a
letter received in Columbia yesterday
from L. l.. Baker Of Bishopville
State agent for the boys club work.
Gov. Manning will be the guest of
honor at the banquet. Medals and
prizes will be awarded to the young
champions at the banquet. Several
other State officials have accepted in
vitatiOns to attend the banquet.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-03-18
WANT. STABLES SCREENED.

A matter Of general interest which
was inadvertently omitted from the
proceedings of Council. as given in
Wednesdays Item, was the receipt of
a letter from the Sumter County Med
itai Association requesting Council to
adopt an ordinance requiring the
screening of all horse and COW stables
In the city, so that they would be in
accessible to flies. The matter was
deferred until full meeting of Coun-
ell can be held to discuss the pro-
posed ordinance.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-03-18

Mr.. M. r. Rustin, sales manager of
Rustin's Talking Machine and Spec
ialty Co.. Of Columbia. is in the city
demonstrating the Columbia Grafo-
nola. Mr.. Rusin will be found at
headquarters Of the Daily Item and
Watchman and Southron Golden Fes-
tival and Voting Campaign on West
Liberty st. and will be pleased to en-
tertain candidates and their friends
with some Of the latest instrumental
and vocal music. including some of
the best Hawaiian music. Every read
er Is invited.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-03-18

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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-03-18
EXPOSE PERSECUTION.

New York, March 1b.-Thomas
Mott Osborne issued a statement here
tonight in which he said the action
OF Justice rompkins in dismissing the
perjury indictment against him prov
cd what he had contended all along,
that 1t was persecution, not a
prosecution" to which he was being
subjected.
Mr.. Osborne said also that no man
could for moment retain the respect
Of the men ut Sing Sing were he. as
warden. TO violate the confidence
which they had placed in him.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-03-18
HEADS UNIVERSITY Y. M. G. 4

Columbia, March 16.-C. D. Brear-
ley has been elected president Of the
YIN. G. A. Of the University of South
Carolina for next year. Mr.. Brearley
will succeed J. Mob. Dabbs. Other
student officers elected by the associa-
ton for the 191S-17 year are: w. c.
Mann, vice president; 3. c. Pigg,
secretary, and J. II. Martin, treasurer.
The new officers begin service in
April.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-03-18
ENGLISH REPLY COMING.

Washington, March ,16.-Great
Britain's reply to the American pro-
test against the action Of q British
the American liner China is en- route
to Washington. according to a cable
message from Ambassador Page.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-03-18
DUTCH STEAMER SUNK.

b London. March 16.-The Dutch
steamer Tubanta. fourteen thousand
tons, was sunk by submarine or mine
at sea early this morning. All
aboard were saved. The Tubanta was
one Of the finest vessels in the Se,,th
American trade. She sailed for Buenos
Ayres from Amsterdam Wednesday.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-03-18
REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF
~ -""'" 1f .- r.
National
onna, at the Close OF 7,


olna at the Close Of March, 1916.
RESOURCES:
L. a Loans discounts
D..
secured. sssO41; ursecured ,5Oss ssos7
a. Bonds securities
A. Securities than bonds inclua
ing socks) 5oso45
s. Stocks. other bank s5oooo
g. Subscription to stock Of
bank. :. :. :. 80. .s1s5oooo
amount unpaid .. 49,. . . s75ooo e75ooo $4,000
T. a Value banking funencu 3s1s277
g. Furniture and fixtures 45a5sG
TO- f-omF Fedora Reserve Bank. 1s7o427
H. Net amount approved reserve agents
In New York, Chicago and ST. Louis.
Net amount
in other cites 21122so so4sss1
H. Net due from banks and banker 10TH
than included s1s74
a. Other checks
and other cash items :. . ~ 575o5
Fractional 1Ss102
16 Notes of q, 100000
H. Federal Reserve
lS Coin and certificates 1576605
:. ....... :. :. :. :. sesss5sss
a. Capital :. 5000 10000
TO- Surplus fund .....>" 125OO00O
expenses paid s4577 sso5o7
so Due to banks and bankers {othes
2s or 2s>.. ss14os
-
dual deposits check. ... 2oassr2s.u
49, Certificates of deposit in less than 80
S4 Certified checks 7450o2
s6 Cashiers checks outstanding 1880 },
Total 3d. SO. s4 s7 20
Time deposits tpaya1s after 80 days. or subject M M
8
49, Certificates Of deposit.
A. Other time deposits 2o3s6462 III
and
49, Redscount with Federal
OF
I. WARREN, Cashier -
before me this 18th day of March 1sSa'
r I, Edrnunds IT. ~ ie
Correct Attest: @''"'H'
"*"'
.1,s
1y - p,,,,.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-03-18

Judge #. B. Fraser made an ad-
dress at the Y. M. c. A. in Florence
on Sunday afternoon.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-03-18
TWO REGIMENTS CROSS BORDEF
Thirds Expected to Follow Fro
tsJS u, Near Ell Paso.

g San Antonio, March 16.-Word that
two regiments Of cavalry had crossed
the border at ulbertson's ranch has
led TO the belief that another section
will be sent from the neighborhood
OF El Paso. Both will be used to
.pf6tect Cen: Pershing's fanks
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-05-03
BoBBYs ERROR

Good gracious, Bobby! What is
the matter? Why, you're in awful
shape"
81 told a lot of boys was too proud
to fight. Judge.
1870
TENDERNESS
Butcher - Will you have a round
steak, ma'am?
Mrs. Youngbride - I don't care
what shape it is, so it's tender.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-05-03

new york; tell you what, a man
said that came into the ofise this
A M. it amt the wurking gurls that
has lost their senses over this short
skirt style that is all the rage, it is
the sosiety danes & there dawters
who don't have nothing els to do &
have to keep in the limelite some way
or other
and they sure do that way, the boss
said
yep, the other Teller replyd, for just
last mite herd a good storey about a
naybor of ours, & she wears her short
skirts short alrite
well the other day her hired CURL
grabbed the idear that if it was alrite
for the lady to ware them that short
it is alrite for her too and being as
the dame was out to bridge party that
afternoon the CURL lifted of the
lady's outfits & went for a walk
when she got home the dame sees
her slide in with that rig on, what |
do you meen, katie, she hOllered at |
the CURL, by waring my Mise new dress
out on the street, amt you ashamed |
of yourself
indeed i am, the CURL said, never
herd in all my life such remarcks as
the people made when went by them
-O-O--
BOBBY'S ERROR
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-21
AMPLE TYPHOID VACCINE
State Board OF Health Will Supply
1t At Wholesale Prices.

Despite the unprecedented demands
FOR typhoid vaccine with which to
immuniZe the National Guard, the
State Board of Health today an
nounced that IL had an ample stock
of this preventive on hand for sale
at wholesale prices those who de-
sire immunity from typhoid fever.
The vaccine is taken in three hy-
podermic injections. ten days apart,
and usually causes little discomfort.
In most cases, a low fever for one
evening and a slightly sore arm for
two days after each Injection consti-
tute the only reaction. The three treat
ments are sold in separate sterile
syringes, ready for injections. at so
cents for the three. Those who de-
sire to have the vaccine injected with
their physicians syringe can get the
vaccine in ampules at 30 cents.
The vaccine, which must be inject
ed by physician. is regarded as es-
peeially useful for those who are
forced TO travel and for those who
live in q neighhorhood where typhoid
fever is prevalent. All officers of the
state Board OF Health are immunized
with IL.