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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-08-30
RAT-SNAP
KILLS RATS :.

Also nice. Abso olufe1y prevents
odors from carcass. One package
proves this. RAI'-SNAP comes Fia
cakes-no mixing with other food
Guaranteed. Sssssssss
csc size e cake) enough for Pant
Kitchen or Cellar. ;ss
soc size C cakes) for Chick
House, coops, or small building
S1.00 size 6 cakes} enough for
farm and buildings, storage build
ings, or factory buildings.
Sold and guaranteed by Sibert's
Drug Store, o'Donnel1 & Co. and }Du-
rant Hardware Co, Sumter, S. c.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-08-30
TOBA Geo DO [! j ARKET ! !! ] {. =
Movement TO- Establish Drying
Plants Here

s !
The Sumter tobacco market has
now deftsloped to the point where
exporting tobacco concerns are get
ting Interested IN esta ablishing steam
4skying and stemmery plants here.
The Sumter Chamber of ConImerce
now nego tiatsng with a large ex-
porting tobacco concern which has
:ssl'ftfea TO know if the business in
stereges OF Sumter are sufficiently in
tsSasfsd in the establishment Of a
Scam drssing plant or stemmery, or
Beth, to go to Ahe expense Of erect
Ing the necessary building for such
enterprise enterprises The pres
ident OF this prospective new enter
prise mas Sumter couple OF
weeks age talking this matter over
with some Of our business men, and
Chamber of Commerce members. Of
the First National Bank of Sumter.
The Chamber of Commerce has IN
foymed the tobacco company that
whatever buildings are necessary will
I; ; bs erected, and that furthermore If
financial cooperation is required that
s+Sunter will meet the tobacco COM
-pdny naK<sWdS, dHv way ehSy SOAAiS
at going on coming.
! Mr. p. Moore, of Noorg Bros,
managers ssof the Sumter Tobacco
warehouse authorized Secretary Rear
don to put him down for five thou
sand dollars Of the necessary capital
sgsckaef the proposed steam dry plant
a1sd sternmery Mr.. Newton, Of
notS and Newton, managers of the
Eannef Tobacco Warehouse, this city.
mas been e1 hibitfDg evidences of a de-
size tg cooperate financially and 9TH
srSNise in ihe establishment of a steam
{ ding plant and stemmery, and in
formed the secretary OF the cham
Der of. Commerce. several weeks ago
that me was going to try ito interest
outside c.iita1 IN building both Of
these necessary enterprises here in
fffne for the 1920 tobacco selling sea
son.
So that with the tobacco ware
housennen and the Sumter Chamber
OF Commerce offering to put. up a
batch Of capital stock money or to
eTsct necessary buildings, the con-
cern desiring to establish a steam
diving plant and stemmery. both or
either. in Sumter. and all export or
domestic tobacco concerns contem-
plating building stemmeries or drying
GIANTS here. .wilt have to treat, trade
OF Tsv9T when they open negotiations
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-08-30
cw York. Aug. 25.-Ten

Sew York. .Nug. 25.-Ten franks
containing arms and ammunition
were shipped from. this city to NJ e:Si-
GO on the steamship MORO Castle.
which sailed last Friday for HHva1a.
Progrcso and Vera Cruz. according to
information obtained today by de-
tectives attached to the bomb sqnad.
The trunks were shipped from 4
Broadway hotel The department Of
Justice and navy departments nave
been notified and it is said SunboatS
will be sent oct to intercept the
sfca nSfiD
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-08-30
Why People Buy Rat-Snap in Prefer
cnce to Rat Poison

fi) RAT SNAP absolutely Kills rats
and mice. (2) What it doesn't Kill it
scares away. CD Rats killed with
leave no smell. they dry
up inside. "a Made in cakes. no mix
ing with other food. (5) Cats or dogs
wont touch it. Three sizes. 25c, soc.
s1O0. Sold and guaranteed by S:berts
Drug Store. ODonncll & Co. DuEant
Hardware Co. Sumter. S. C.-Advt.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-08-30
TEE WArqHmAr AND sobTHRoN, AUGUST 50 1919.

venience. of the tobacco sellers the
buyers, and the warehousemen for
the 19o9 season.
In conclusion. the secretary. be
cause nearly every one knows who
reads this article. that the secretary
wrote it, and those who do not
know, he VIII tell them he wrote it.
sincerely hopes that when the steam
dry plant and stemmery are located
here, he will be able to find rooms
or houses for the owners Of the same
and their office force and their fami-
lies, and for any other operatives
seeking homes
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-08-30
RATS DIE

so do mice, once they eat RAT
SNAP. And they leave no odor be-
hind. Don't take our word for it
try a package Cats and dogs wont
touch it. Rats pass UP all food to
get RAT-SNAP. Three sizes.
25c size Q cakc} enough for Pan
try. Kitchen or Cellar.
soc size G. cakcs) for. Chicken
House c"ops, or small buildings.
500 size 6 cakcs) enough fol
all farm and out-buildings. storage
buildings. or factory buildings.
Sold and guaranteed by Sibrr,'S
Drug Store. o'Donncn * Co. and pu-
rant Hardware Co, Sumter, S. C.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-08-30
, Death.

Mrs. Ada W. Jones widow of L. A.
Jones died last night.
Mrs. Jones who lived in the coun-
try a short ways from sumter leaves
a brother. Mr. A. X. Weldon, of st.
Charles. and one sister, Mrs. j. Ed
stuckey. of Bishopville. Funeral ser
vices will be held at Spring Hill
church tomorrow at II a. nl.J
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-08-30

fact officers and: crew had refused ITO
put out to sea unless Austin was dis
charged, he saw no way out OF It
other than to order the captain to pay
off Austin and discharge him. Austin
was promptly discharged. The Wana-s
kee is bound from San Francisco to-
ENGLAND t
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-07-31

pet near it. He leaned over 1t, sroop-
ing, seeing the candles reflected from
the dark surface.
And his face, too, was very white
as he Strengthened up, drawing a deep
breath between his teeth.
He managed to stand between the
girl and the dark smear.
Get Pedro" he commanded sharply.
"Hate him call the servants, the va
queros, every man of them. Have
them come armed"
The girl turned and ran swiftly
through the great rooms, down the
long hallway to ohis bidding, a sharp
fear clutching her heart. Stairway,
when she had gone, stepped quickly
across the room, snatched up a rug
there and threw it down upon the car
pet, covering the dark spot near the
bottle.
Then he stood still, waiting.
AS he waited there came to him
from the silence without a faint drum
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-07-31

seeking a hold somewhere and being
Knocked by the smooth adobe wall.
Teresa de la Guerra, alarmed, "a
upon her feet protesting. And then:
"Sh! !" she called down to him. "It
is papa grande. I heard him call. An.
other time, Senior Billy. Some other
night-maybe tomorrow, who knows
and l shall steal out for a little walk
with you. 1 must go now. Buenas
noches, Senior Billy"
1t was softly said, and there "a
the caress Of the soft southern speech.
II am coming, too,' he called up to
her. And she knew that he meant
what he said. Il shall come around
to the patio and so to the front door.
I am going to talk with your grand
father tonight, Teresa mine!"
A laugh f1oated out and down to
him, a rose fell, striking against his
cheek, there was the glimmer and flut-
ter of a mantilla among the vines, and
the girl had stepped back through the
window, closing it behind her.
OllC SloOu q AlOlllClt, ICSllohtS 1lS
| cheek a,little pale. Then the thought
that ven now Stairway was on his
way around the great house to the
| patio drove her in haste first to her
mirror and the ~rearranging of her hair
| the rose vine had disturbed, then to a
| quick descent of the broad stairway
to the main floor.
The utter stiffness Of the drawing
| room smOte her as she entered. The
candles were like shimmering ghosts.
Immediately she was dimly con-
scious of an unreasonable sense of I'M
easiness, even before she had the
vaguest reason for it.
And then the reason asserted itself.
A chair lay overthrown, a little way
from the chair a rug was crumpled
and thrown back, the ink bottle which
had been upon the table lay upon the
floor.
AS her eyes saw, her brain under
| stood.
And as she stared, before her voice
had found its way to her lips, she
heard a sharp knocking at the front
door.
She ran to it swiftly, threw it wide
and whispered fearfully:
"Senor Billy, I am frightened.
Look!"
He looked the way her pointing fin
ger went, q moment in frowning fail
ure to comprehend, then in sudden
black anger.
"You mean" he cried sharply.
"Yes," she whispered, clinging to
his arm. "a moment ago 1 heard him
call out. IL was talking with you
and did not heed, but there was anger
in his voice. I came down and-look,
he is gone! There was a struggle
see the chair thrown down, the rug,
the ink spilled therel"
Stairway left her side, strldlng alb
ruptly to where the bottle lay.
There was a dark smear, on the car
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-07-31
CHAPTER II.
Abduction.


The hacienda where Antonio de la
Guerra had lived for the ffty-odd
years of his exile from, his beloved
Spain, where his granddaughter had
been born and reared, was one Of the
landmarks which linger on in stately
white walls under dark red tiles from
the time Of the Spanish occupation.
The old Spaniard was overload Of
what had once been a grant from his
grandfather's king, the boundaries
carelessly marked in leagues instead
Of miles.
He bred cattle and fine horses, in
trusted Gaucho Morales; his foreman,
with the business details, and yet man
aged, so large and fertile was his en-
pire, to go on from year to year swell
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-07-31

ming sound, the noise or horses noo1s
in a mad tattoo of flight through the
night.
1.-The rebels" he muttered angrily-.
'"They are taking what is left Of him
back across the border"
He ran to the window. The curtain
there was torn. Moonlight and candle
light showed him where wood and
plaster were scratched as in a hur-
ried exit.
Then Teresa had come back to him,
her great eyes wide with alarm, and
the servants were already trooping in,
sleepy-eyed and mystifed.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-07-31

CHAPTER I-Senor don Antonio de Ia.
Guerra, wealthy Spanish ranch owner on
the American side of the Mexican border,
that q technical error has been found In
his will. The senior signs a new docu-
ment without reading it.
mo, no ]" cried Dempton, already at
the door. ut is unnecessary, Mr.. de
Ia Guerra. There is no danger"
"As you will" Senior don Antonio
spread out his white hands and lifted
his shoulders slightly. "But you must
remember that we are only half a mile
from the border, and that those ras-
cally Mexicans are a thieving, treach-
erous lot.
II have already given orders to
close-herd my steers, and yet Gaucho,
ing. that the rebels had crossed over
and had driven off half a dozen COWS
for me-"
Again he spread out his hands and
lifted his shoulders.
I'm the daylight it is one thing
after dark it is another. I should be
glad to send some of my vaqueros with
you, senor."
Still Dempton protested. There was
a moon, his way ran across a wide
open level land, and the rebels were
not looking for complications with
Uncle Sam.
De la Guerra, too courteous a host
to insist, smiled gravely, rose and went
into the patio with the lawyer, direct
:~~ DoI,.o ~ hou0 Mr. norontnn'S horcn
brought up from the stables.
miss Teresa, I did not see her.
Dempton remembered to say from the
saddle. "She is well, 1 hope?"
every well, thank you, senior. l shall
tell her that you inquired. And it was
kind of you to take this long ride to
tell me about the mistake in the will"
"Good night, Mr.. de la Guerra"
"Buenas noches, senor."
And Lawyer Dempton, his horses
name and tail flying, was on his way
through the moonlight night, and the
old man, leaving Pedro to close the
door after him, had gone back to his
chair and wine and cigarettes.
"Los Americanos," he muttered when
he was alone again, "they are all alike.
You cannot trust them. That Demp-
ton has the eyes of a rat, the face Of
q liar, the manne of a convict. Amer
.icanos on the one hand, Mexicanos on
/ the other! Sangre de Dios! / must
take Teresita away from them. Pedro!'
ISL, senor."
"Where is the senorita?"
elm her rooms, I think, senior"
"Bueno. Convey to her my affec-
donate compliments, and tell her that
I shall be for the half-hour adding a
certain note to my American memoirs.
After that I shall be pleased if she
will come to me-"
Isl, senor." Swift and silent, Pedro
went upon his errand.
Senior don Antonio de la Guerra,
pushing the will to one side, drew a
thick manuscript from the table
drawer, and, writing in a fine, schol.
arly hand, began to add certain highly
insulting commentaries to the chapter
dealing with the v~itriolic description
of the character Of "Los Americanos.'
(The book he planned to print in
lSpain.)
Y Meantime the Senorita Teresa de la
Guerra, his demure granddaughter.
was not in her room but upon her
little rose-twined balcony, and the
moonlight. bright about her, was not
more bright than the laughing eyes
she turned downward toward the ador
ing face of an Americana!
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-07-31

Coblenz, July 1S.-A republic has
been proclaimed in Birkenfeld, in the
Allied area of occupation. A provi-
sional government was formed and
complete separation from Oldenburg
proclaimed.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-07-31

she laid her fingers across her red lips,
could see that she turned toward the
open window behind her.
"Quien est" she called ca%relessly.
"Yo, Pedro" came Pedro's answer
ing voice. "Senor Dempton has gone.
The master says that in half an hour
he will be glad to see the Senorita
Teresa"
"Bueno," she answered lightly. II
hear, Pedro" And then when she also
heard Pedro's light tread on the stair.
way, descending, she turned again
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-07-31
Another German Republic.

. -.-'" W
(Coutinued Next Week)
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-03-28
Manufacturers
GndChamberOf
COn1merceMe9ge
Board May Employ Tech
meal Engineer to Advise
On Plants of CITY.

A merger OF the manufacturers as
ISOLATION Of FL Paso with the trade ex-
tension department Of the chamber OF
commerce was effected at a meeting
OF representative members Of the for
mer organization with officers OF
the chamber Of commerce Thursday
night IN uniting with the older body
the manufacturers determined to re
tain their own organization and oper-
ate It as a branch OF the chamber Of
commerce.
A dinner viii be given on Thursday
night. April s. to which all manufac-
turers in the city viii be invited, with
view 10 discussing and ascertain
ing the sentiment Of manufacturers
toward certain proposed projects cal
culated to bring about fuller coopera-
ton with the chamber OF commerce
Only FL Paso made products will be
served, so far as practicable. at the
dinner.
II was brought out in the meeting
that a fund OF about $500 had been
subscribed TO the manufacturers as
ISOLATION, and one OF the things to be
discussed at the dinner is a PROPOSE
ton TO divert this fund to the cham
Der OF commerce, for the purpose Of
employing technical engineer TO rem
der advice and assistance 10 the man
ufacturing plants Of the city.
Talks were made by c. n. Bassett,
K N. Roberts. Claiborne Adams. J. A
Smith. o. J. Allen and ". J. Bieneman.
The sentiment Of the manufacturers
was unanimous on the proposition to
unite with the cham Der OF commerce.
though there was some difference Of
opinion as TO the employment Of
technical engineer. The saving Of
overhead expenses OF a separate or
EaniZation and a duplication OF work
which was being done by the chamber
OF commerce was urged as the prin-
cipal reason for the consolidation
Everything in the nature OF trade
development should center through
the chamber OF commerce" said Clai-
borne Adams, president Of the Manu-
facturers' association IF We are all
In one family. We viii help each
other and be OF mutual benefit"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-03-28
ELPaSO Auto
Club TOSeU
Gas At n Cts.
Paid Up Members May
Buy Books In 20 and
40 Gallon Lots.

Beginning April !. paid up members
Of the FL Paso Automobile club viii
be privileged to purchase standard
Erade gasoline at p cents per gallon,
according to club officials.
The club has contracted for 5000
gallons at that piree and is in a po-
sition to increase the amount as the
demand is made. Tt will be necessary
10 purchase the gas in bulk Of either
20 OF 40 gallons from the club. but
coupon books viii enable users to Sc
cure it in any quantity desired
The books viii be sold TO members
of the club only, at the office Of the
club in Hotel Sheldon lobby. In other
words. the club has contracted for gas
in quantities at the wholesale rate
and is to sell It out TO its members In
lots Of % and 40 gallons at the same
rate.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-03-28

Notice To Contractors. Sealed pro-
pOsals for constructing the Tijeras
Canyon National Forest Road project
located partly within the Manzane Ma
tional Forest. Bernalillo County. New
Mexico, viii be received by the Blu
reau Of Public Roads. q. s Depart
ment Of Agriculture. at Luna Strickler
Bldg, Albuquerque, n. NJ. until two
o'clock, p. m. April z, 1913, and viii then
be opened The right is reserved to
reject any and all bids. and none will
be considered except those from con-
tractors ascertained to be experienced
and responsible. The project is ap-
proximately 4-57 miles in length. ana
the principal items Of work are ap-
proNimately as follows. $50 Cubic
Yards Rock Excavation; Is. 500 Cubic
Yards Common excavation; 40 n. B. N
Bridge Trestling in place; with CORFU
gated metal pipe culverts. concrete.
rubble masonry and incidental items
The work is to be completed within
s. weather working days. The maps
plans, specifications, estimate or
quantities and contract forms may be
examined at above address. or 3OI
CustOmhOuse Bldg, Denver. Colo. Pro-
posals must be made on forms. and in
accordance with Instructions. forming
a part OF the specifications. and must
be accompanied by a deposit in an
amount at least equal TO five per
centum Of the amount Of the bid. in
accordance with said instructions. J. S.
Bright, Acting District Engineer
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-03-28
TODAY'S ADJUSTMENTS


William Fox's big master drama OF
the war, The Prussian Cur" viii be
shown at the Alhambra today only.
While this picture was produced prior
TO the signing OF the armistice Il
loses none Of its spectacular effects
By reason thereof The picture Is
produced on an elaborate scale and
truthfully portrays the extent TO
which Germany was willing TO 20 in
order to subjugats the world. The
drama Is compiled from revelations
made by Horst Won der Goltz, the no.
torious German spy who was SEN
fenced 10 death in London Tower and
later released so that he might tes-
dfy against the perpetrators Of the
Welland canal plot Won der Goltz
actually appears in this picture
Tomorrow the Alhambra will show
The Love Defender" an excellent
emotional drama in which June FL
vidge is featured. assisted by Frank
Mayo and a very fine cast OF PLAY
ers. Also. the third set OF the Prizma
natural color pictures will be shown
This time the subject IS Kilauea. the
active volcano Of Hawaii. which makes
a beautiful. awe inspiring spectacle.
Adv
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-03-28
GARnEN-TnNIGHT.

kildare Of Storm" with Emily
Stevens supported by King BaEgot in
a screening Of Eleanor 1Iercein Kelly's
graphic and powerful novel Of the
same title, IS the offering tonight at
the Garden King BaEgOt a famous
screen hero, IS presented now as a
Metro Star.
Beautiful scenes and ideal nature
settings are shown for the great story.
Tomorrow. Dainty Billie Rhodes OF
Ia" a story OF a circus orphan and
the big hearted clown who was her
guardian The first show storts at
2 ?. m.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-03-28

William Russell appears at the Gre
clan theater again today in the cy-
clonic Whirlwind Of thrills and TO
nance, All the World TO Nothing"
Big Bill Russell IS fast and fas-
cinating I'm this rapid action drama in
which he appears as a young million
aire who has some very unusual ex-
periences. many thrills and a world
Of excitement
This picture Is being shown at the
Grecian theater today for the last time
in FL Paso. Grecian patrons should by
all means see this picture, as It Is IN
usually fine.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-03-28

The Spender." which played TO
large and appreciative audience at the
Unique theater yesterday, IS a picture
deserving OF the highest praise which
can be given. It stars Bert Lytell who
has achieved the best work OF his ca
reer in this unusual and delightful
play.
The screen adaptation was made
from the story OF the same which ap-
peared IN the Saturday Evening Post
and which was written by Frederick
Grin Bartlett. noted for the wit and
humor OF his writings
The plot is an original one show
ing how Dick Bisbee. young and Wig
orous and full OF the Joy Of living
persuades his avaricious and misery
old uncle that there are no pockets
IN a shroud" and that money was
meant to be spent on earth The un-
Gle. hoary and barnacled with age. de-
cides to take his nephew's advice and
learns what money can do.
When you see The Spender" you
VIII feel that life Is worth living
Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-03-28

Earle Williams the handsome and
romantic hero, viii be seen at the FL
lanay theater today and tomorrow in
"A Gentleman Of Quality"
This is a wonderfully entertaining
and absorbing photo drama in which
Earle Williams plays a dual part that
will please his legion OF admirers.
The plot centers about an amazing
case of dual identity In which a young
American Is forced to marry a beauti-
ful and titled woman whose husband
mysteriously disappears on the night
OF their wedding.
II IS a strong, forceful story and II
IS sure TO please Ellanay patrons
Adv
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-03-28

Enough comedy to put a grin on a
tom bstone viii be shown at the Bijou
theater today. George Walsh. in his
new Fox comedy. Never say Quit"
and Charlie Chaplin in The Flirt q"
one Of his best productions. Charlie
is all there when IT comes 10 flirting
Don't fail TO see this extra good bill.
Last showing today.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-03-28
NEWS BREVITIES n:

NlAA4 A-NAA y EaAN -
ADVERTISEMENT

sonal estate in this state Of the late
Walter Hines Page, former ambassa-
dor 10 the court Of St James, was
shown TO be Elm excess Of 100000"
when his viii was filed for probate
here Thursday He is said 10 have
had extensive holdings in other
states. The entire estate IS left to
Mr.. Pages widow.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-03-28

tional News formerly called the
Screen Telegram
Saturday the Wigwam will show
Charlie Chaplin IN a new print OF The
Bank"
Monday. D. ". GrifHth's great heart
super-feature, The Great Love" viii
be shoWu-Adv
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-03-28

Ladies, beware Of exclusive de-
signs in boots You've no idea what
a peck OF trouble they may cause. II
you have any doubt on this score, 60
and see Constance Talmadge in her
Select Picture, Mrs. Leffingwell s
Boots" in which she is presented by
Lewis J. Selznick, at the Bijou the
alter, Saturday and Sunday--Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-03-28

The great Nazimova in "Out OF The
Fog" from the II. Austin Adams's
stage success. "'Ception Shoals" viii
open a weeks engagement Monday at
the unique-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-03-28
MCALL PATTERMS

II you will combine Mccall
Patterns with the Spring silks
we are offering, you viii ac-
compllsh real economy Nc
Call Patterns for many years
have been the standard OF
fashion and economy.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-03-28

New York. March S.-Emphaticsl
denial Of reports that the Anti-SalOon
league Of New York was planning an
antitobacco campaign was made by
William H Anderson, superintendent
Of the organization.