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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-08-21
THE LAW UPHELD.
Charlotte Sets an Example of Speedy
Trial ard Conviction.

Charlotte, n. c., Aug. 15.-About
300 people gathered in front of the
iail here Thursday night and demand
ed the person Of William Monroe,
colored, charged with criminal assault.
On a show of strength by the guards
the crowd finally dispersed. Judge
Hoke ordered troops to the jail to-
dav. Monroe was today tried, con
victed and sentenced to be hanged on
September 13. The jury was out one
minute and 20 seconds, the whole trial
consuming less than two hours.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-08-21

Mobile, Ala, Aug. Is, 4 P. MN
der 40 mile gale the river here has
overaowed the cotton wharf and front
and Commerce street. Water street is
flooded two feet deep between st.
Rowboats were employed to bring
ont members of the cotton exchange at
Grocers and other merchants on
Commerce and Water streets worked
all night raising their ground floor
stocks to temporary platforms.
Wires are down between Mobile and
all points west. Nothing can be heard
from over due Louisville and Nash
vile trains.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-08-21
vi. Ann 1.-THE Pres

New York, Aug. 1.-THE Press
u;il 1ne sav tomorrow j. Pierpont Nor
Gan has planned the greatest lapor !. uni !
iobor,s iob ~ ALL allv. capital According to his
H1oos az , e4ocb t Of the United States Steel
rporno,ration p14no, s valued at several million
dollars at par, has been set rss asi1s bv the f1e
the purchase at inside hgures ,,e ny ene ~
les. Goo men employed by the comPa49t conn
les les that make up the greatsteel trust. II
&c 7 contemplated S,rlt to form this copartn.e3r,
shin between the shareholders and the
EMPLOYEES emf of the United States oVee1
corporation.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-08-21
FLOODED RIVERS.

Charleston, Aug. 16.-The streams
at Camden and Cheraw are ft above
the danger line and will rise ft to 10
ft additional during the next a hours.
The Congaree at Columbia is near
ing the danger line and will rise 10 #
to Is ft additional during the next sc
hours.
The streams at Camden and Cheraw
and Columbia will remain above the
dangaer lines during the next days.
Severe freshets on the lower Wateree.
lower Congaree, the Santee and lower
Pee Dee during the next IA days.
L. n. Jesunofsky.
Local Forecast Official
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-08-21
Job couldn't Eave Stood It

If he'd had Itching Piles. They're terribly
annoying; but Bucslen's Arnica Sal7e will
cure he Sorst ces. OF Piles oa earth. 1t has
cured thousands. Fer Injuries, Pains or Bod.
ily Eruptions IT'S the best salye in the world.
Price 25c bex. Cure guaranteed. Sold by
J F " D lorme
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-08-21
What's Your Face Worth.

SOMETIMES fortune. but never, if you have
= sa,Icw com lexion, jaundicei looS, moth
va,cbe. and b!o,ches on he skin, all signs of
Liver Trouble But Or. Kings New Life
pills give Clear Skin, Rosy Cheeks, Rich
Complexion Only IS Gems at F De-
Lorme's Dug Store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-08-21
New Phosphate Inspector.

Mr.. T. j Cunningham, of Chester,
has been elected State Phosphate IN
spectorr to succeed Col. s.. W.
Vance, deceased. There were eighteen
apbplicants for the position, and Mr:
Cunningham was not elected until
thirty-ive ballots had been taken.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1901-11-14
METHODIST FAIR
A Great Success Many Handsome
Things Displayed and Sold For
Good Price. The Church Rea-
Lies More Than $500.

The sale and supper given by the Ia
dies of the Methodist church at Knights
OF Pythias Hall last Friday night was
one OF the most enjoyable occasions in
the history Of Madison. The hall had
been very handsomely decorated and
tasty booths erected which we're used for
the displaying of the many pretty ar
tlcles OF fancy work and other things to
be sold. The ball was well filled during
the entire evening with the people Of the
town who were drawn there by the
promise Of an evening Of rare entertain
ment, and in no sense were they dlsap-
pointed. The refreshment tables were
depleted early in the evening and lats
corners we're deprived Of the elegant
supper which was served for the small
sum OF fifty cents, The many articles
OF fancy work which had been contrib
uted by absent friends to the "Remem-
brance Table" we're auctioned off to the
highest bidders and some Of them
brought fine price, Miss Agnes Par
ramore was voted an elegant cake as the
most popular young lady OF the city.
The proceeds arising from the sale of
fancy articles, suppers and cash contri-
butiops from friends in response to the
cards sent out by the ladies amounted to
1896, all Of which will be devoted to pay
nent on the new church building. The
aides Of the church are to be congratu-
ated upon the very excellent result OF |
heir efforts.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1901-11-14
ANOTHER TRAGEDY.
Jerry Mcclellan Receives A Knife
p Wound Which Causes His
Death.

just after the last issue of The New
Enterprise went TO press on Wednesday
afternoon cutting ARRAY took place in
Madison by which Jerry Mcclellan, a
well known citizen, received knife
wound in the stomach from the effect of
which he died Sunday night.
As near rs we can learn the facts in
the case are as follows; Mr.. Mcclellan
was in Stewards Saloon when Perry
Smith, also widely known, walked in
and asked Mcclellan for pawn ent
for the pasturaRe OF some cattle.
Mcclellan replied that h. would
pay to- the pasturage when SIN tn paid
him for some cattle which he (McClel-
] ny claimed Smith had stolen from
him, or words to that effect. A few
words followed when Smith. IL is
claimed, struck Mcclellan in the stom.
ach. Nc lellan raised his stick TO re-
turn the blow but it was caught by per-
sons present and the men were separ-
ated, In few minutes Mcclellan re-
marked that Smith had struck him in
the stomach and that ''it hurts" Ex-
animation disclosed deep knife stab in
the abdomen. Physicians were hurried
ly summoned and the wounded man was
made as comfortable as possible. He
was removed as soon as he could be, to
the home Of viii Barrett where he
fingered until HIS death which occurred
about 7 o'clock Sunday night. Smith
was arrested and is now in jail. The
unfortunate affair is deeply regretted
by the many friends Of the deceased and
the accused.
Mr.. Mcclellan was buried Monday.
He leaves widow and several children
together with many relatives and friends
10 mourn his untimely death.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1901-11-14
ARCHIE. HARDY KILLED.
Shot eyJoseph N. Redding While on
Train of South Georgia Railway
Z Near GreenvilTe. Both Par =
Prominent Citizens. =

Information reached sheriff Armstrong
Monday morning that Archie Hardy had
been shot TO death by j. H. Redding.
The sheriff Immediately sent deputy
bass to Greenville and the deputy re-
turned late the same night with Mr.
Redding who had given himself lp. and
he was locked up in jail. For about
one year there has been bad blood exist.
ing between the men and fears of such
a tragedy have been entertained for
some time. 1t is claimed that both men
have made frequent threats against the
life OF the other The details Of the
aflalr as we learn them are substantially
ms follows; Mr.. Redding had been to
Quitman and was returning 10 bis plan
uation near Greenville, the railroad pass
ing through part Of his place. When
short distance from the crossing where
Redding was TO get off the train was
tagged and Hardy got aboard. When
the tain stopped for Redding to get off
he walked to the door OF the car and. he
claims, that Hardy saw him and reached
for his pistol. Reddlng had his pistol
in hand and Immediately commenced
firing. Two shots took effect in Harbys
body--one in the neck and another in
the side. He fell to the floor Of the car
face down and two more shots were fired
into his back. Redding then left the
car. As stated he surrendered to the
deputy sheriff the same night.
Archie Hardy was a con Of Gen. G. S.
Hardy, OF Greenville, and was we'll
known all through the county. A short
lime ago he married Mics Marie Nose.
ey, daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs, B. F.
Moseley. Of this city, and the young
wife lie heartbrolren because Of the
tragedy. Il
Mr.. Redding was one Of the prominent |
men OF the county, being a man Of con-
wealth, He is now a repre-
eptative In the lower house Of the Leg
stature from this county. The promi-
renee OF the parties makes the affair
me Of deep regret.
Chas. e. DAVIS and j. N. STRIPPING will
lefend the accused. '
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1901-11-14
Gone BEFORE.

n cloud Of sorrow has darkened the
home OF Mr.. and Mrs. w, F. McCranie
by the death Of their son ]. q. McCranis
who passed away on Sept. 95th and wRs
buried In the family burying ground at
Hopeful Church on the 26th. He was q
bright boy six years Of age. May the
spiritual vision of the bereaved parents
become stronger as with the eyes of
Faith they look to the land OF blessed
mesa where in the presence Of Jesus their
loved one abidss; and trusting that
when time 10 no more hore, they may be
reunited In Heaven, saved through
jesus, the Saviour. STEPHEN CROCKETT.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1901-11-14
PAID THE PENALTY,
WIN Jones, Convicted of Murder at the
Recent Term of Court. Legally Ex-
ecnted Here Last Friday.

The first legal execution within a ne.
Rod Of about ten years, was held in the
jail yard in Madison last Friday MORN
ing and Was witnessed by a number
Not citizens, both white aud colored.
On October sth, viii Jones, a negro
with many aliases, shot ana killed ne
gro, woman near the Mcneil turpentine
camp below West Farm, and in his Of.
forts to escape shot a negro man lead
and wounded a wbite man named An
derson 80 seriously that he died in a
short time. After desperate fight the
negro was captured by the Sheriff and
posse and was landed 10 jais. The ne.
gro was badly wounded in his fight with
the sheriffs posse. An attempt to lynch
him was made short time after his
capture but this was averted by the
prompt action of sheriff Armstrong who
anticipated the attempt and removed
the negro to the jail OF another county.
The prisoner was indicted by the
grand jury at the recent term Of court
for the murder OF the woman and upon
the trial which was heard on October
I'D, was duly convicted and sentenced
to death by hanging.
Sheriff Armstrong received the death
warrant ON Wednesday of last week
fixing the time Of execution on Friday
and Immediately left for Lake City
where the negro was imprisoned, and |
brought him back here for execution.
The gallows was erected in the Jail
yard in full view Of all who desired to
witness the hanging and n short time
liter ii o'clock the sheriff and his depu-
lies appeared upon the scaffold with the
doomed man. Because Of the wounds
n his feet which incapacitate6 him
rom walking the condemned man had
o be assisted up the steps, Arriving at
he top he was seated in o. chair and
old TO make his last statement. The
egro recognized several friends in the
rowd and called out 10 them, exchang-
ngwith thema few words. He made
o statement further than that he was
orry.to be Fin this Ak" He expressed
desire to be buried at Cherry Lake.
he black cap was adjusted, the moose i
laced about his neck and at IL ;25
clock the trap was sprung and the me-
70 was hurled into eternity. Fourteen
inptes after his drop Drs. Yates and
inter- pronounced him dead His neck
as not broken but dislocated. The
,dy was buried at the expense Of the 4
unity.
Rev. A. III Osgood was with the man
fore the execution and prayers were
I'd and hymnswere sung. the man him
II offering a fervent prayer for for
venness Of his sins.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1901-11-14
Call Again A Candidate.

Former United States Senator viii
kineon Call intends TO be a candidate
again for the position which he held for
eighteen years. Mr.. Call has figured in
many exciting contests, and his strug-
giles for leadership forms an important
part in the political history Of the state.
For several months he has been in
New York on business, and has lately
declared his intention of making vo-
lusia county his home. The ex-senator
formerly resided in this city and was a
registered voter here at the last general
election. In letter written to his stead.
fast friend, "Jeems" Alexander, a few
days ago, the ex-senator said that he
would return TO Florida in January and
begin thorough canvass of the state in
the interests Of his candidacy for the
United States senate. In the letter was
the interesting paragraph:
81 will come with plenty Of money
md will speak in every city aud village
II the state"
Senator MaIlory's friends here have
llready gone to work in his behalf In
Middle and West Florida, and they are
that he will succeed himself.
srienaa Of ex-senator Call in Jackson
lille believe that he will succeed in Sc
,uring enough representatives to cause
! deadlock. --JacksonvilIe Metropolis.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1901-11-14
TOWN OFFICERS

W S. Hodges.
10 hkAsuRER Walter Bunting.
AND CoLlEcroR-W. A. Dale.
IA l.. Vann.
Pusnl,-L, A. Fraleigh. President; ]. +.
u DAVIS, VIM. Burton and G.. w.
|hegllaf meeting AZ Council Chamber In
|salldlng on the second Tuesday night
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1901-11-14
speclaI Notlce.

We are sendIng out large number OF
copies OF THE NEW ENTERPRISE for the
purpose Of Introducing it to the public.
II your postmaster hands you out one
you need have no hesitancy In accepting
II II j. sent out with the hope that
after 4 perusal Of 10 columns you will
think enough 81 u 70 send in your anh
,,ltou. .
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1901-11-14
COUNTY OFFICERS.

rpcE-I P, Martin.
sOuRf-r. z. Martin.
-, 3, Armstrong.
IfsSa-R. ]. Paterson,
'lhcfon--S. ]. Ellison.
msuRER-T. W. Dale.
pephyhoA-J @. Leslie.
! sos,,e,iissioNEAs-W. N. Dial, IT.,
%% Mcdonald, L. J. Porter, Z. Wv,
Williams. Regular meeting on
aneiday Of each month.
y Horne, Chairman, w. !.
isday Of each month. ~
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1901-11-14
SECRET SOCIETIES.

kR. \, CHAPTER. No. S-Ahrahain Il
|P, JOS. Townsend, X. Robert y. Rus.
hgM Paterson, Sec. Regular conVoca.
fraandIhird Mondays Of each month.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1901-11-14
EERAL DIRECTORY.
CHURCHES.

cnuacH-Preaching on the first gpd
|sv q each month, " a. m. and 5 Dg n.
scing every Wednesday night. REV,
|foreti, pastor.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1901-11-14

,TmS CnuRcH Services every second
sundays, ma, m and 5 y. m. Prayer
gtg Tuesday night. Rev. X. X,
sIg.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1901-11-14

l.oDgE, No ", F. AND A. NV. T..
M Regular communications the first
Wednesdays Of each m onth.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1901-11-14

|lg cHuRcn-Preaching every first,
/ third SUNDAYS, ~ a m. and 5;4s p. m.
sting every Thursday night Rev. X.
isOn, pastor,
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1901-11-14

or hoNoR A, Livingston, y. IT. y.
X Regular meeting on the second
Igh Of each month.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1901-11-14

or PtIniAs-Meeting EVERY Monday
gls ial, +. S. Hodges, c. c.; Il. 6.
|1i R. and s.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-06-11
SEEKING A ClEW TO
MURDER MYSTERY,
1t Will Require a Sherlock Holmes
to Cnravel the Headless
Body Tragedy.
REPrBLIC SPECIAL.

'Nr~t BLU SPE'IALs
Lowell. Mass. June 10.-All day long local
detectives and police have been searching
Tor the head Of the woman whose decapI.
lated body was found In the lonely wood
lot at yesterday evening. but
the mystery Is as deep as ever. Not a
thing has been found that would poipt 10
the identity of the woman. but. as the in
vestigation goes on. the authorities are be-
coming convinced that some Of the wood-
choppers who have been at work in the
vicinity must know something about the
murder.
The autopsy was held this morning nv
Medical Examiner ]. o. Meigs and Doctor
1. F. Carroll. but did not throw much lieb,
on the AFFAIR. except to show that the WON.
an might nave been shot before her head
was removed. Doctor Meigs said Tonight.
The cut was a clean one and a hole mn.
der the arm would suggest that there was
a bullet wound. but just through the skin
1t Is lost"
The place where the body was found 4, 40
located that 1t could hardly have been
placed there during the daytime without the
persons being seen by the wo~odchoppers
There Is no other way Of access with a car
rage to the place where the body was
found. and. as the spot is fully half a mile
from the main road. it is hardly likely 70
have been carried there except by carriage
or wagon.
1t is argued that some embe of the
woodchoppers' gang is likely to know much
about the. matter. They were all dis
charged about two months ago ands have
scattered far and wide. That a well -planned
and deliberately executed murder of the
Guldensuppe kind has been committed there
seems to be little doubt. but whether n was
In Lowell. Boston or In any Of the sur
rounding places: from which a team could
be driven to this lonely spot. the police
have been unable to determine.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-06-11
CRUSADE AGAINST
STREET OBSTRUCTION,
Many Signs Taken DOwn-Time
Granted for Compliance With
Mayors Order Expired.

Many Illegal signs and posts. which ac'
cupied prominent locations upon and over
the sidewalks by virtue OF permits issued
by a former Mayor. were taken down yes
terday in the Central District. However,
many Of these distractions are still In evil
dence around town.
At the request Of the police OF the South
ST. Louis Police District. Assistant City At
torney Burgess issued summons yesterday
against Barbara Pfeifer of No. 2l07 Cher
okee street TO appear in court on June Is
to answer a charge Of violation OF section
1i6s Of the Municipal Code.
The charge against Mrs. Pfeiffer is that
three trees are obstructing the sidewalk
In front Of her house. The trees are de-
scribed as being about fifty feet hig
and about ive feet In circumference. The
ordinances forbid Instructions Of streets.
alleys and public places. This IL the first
case In which trees have been classed as
distractions on the sidewalks.
Mayor Wells issued a statement a month
ago. revoking all permits to obstruct side
walks. streets. alleys and public places with
signs. vendors booths and sundry other
appliances and ~contrivances. and City At
torney Taylor followed by issuing 800 sum-
monses to vioIators Of section 1865. The
understanding was that proceedings would
be abandoned II the obstructions would be
removed by June 10.
Many of the signs and distractions had
disappeared up to last night. but a glance
along the principal streets showed that
many are still in their former locations.
The City Attorney and his assistants will
prosecute all violatOfs OF the ordinance aft
er to-day. The police will report Obstruc-
lions to headquarters.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-06-11
CAINSbOROUCH HATS
CREATE EXCITEMENT
Two Women Wearing Them Star
tie Audience at Tower Grove
Park Concert.

Pleasure-seekers who attended the band
concert at Tower Grove Park Sunday AFT
ernoon were excited by the advent Of two
ladies wearing Gainsborough hats. asain
made popular by the recent recovery Of the
famous picture OF the Sporting Duchess
The hats were such startling Innovations
in the way Of headgear that the crowd. dis
regarding the canons Of public department.
arose and "rubbered."
and started for the band stand. One Of them.
a blond. wore a gown of black silk. with
shimmering spangles. The other was a
brunette. As they neared the stand two
ladies who were In a carriage sighted the
hats and stood upon the seats to get a
better view of the prcfusion of coiored
plumes. Their e~xclamations attracted fur
Their attention. Persons in the front rows
clsmbered upon the benches. and those in
the rear struggled to get a sight Of the
wonderful hats. Even the musicians stopped
laying to gaze at the two women. and the
lady in black turned pale and wildly
reached for her hat to see IL II was on
straight. Then the truth dawned upon her.
and she spoke a few inaudible words to
her companion. Unable to stand longer the
stare of the public. both removed their
hats and fled from the gathering Into the
unfreque nted part Of the park.
At the other parks the Gainsborough hat.
II present. was not noticed
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-06-11
DOCTOR KENNEDY'S ALIBI.
Strong Evidence for the Alleged
SLAYER of Dolly REYNOLDS.

New York. June 1o.-To-day marked the
beginning of the sixth week Of the trial
charge of numbering Emeline Reynolds In
the Grand Hotel on the night of August
1915 ls9s. Alfred Wagner. a cab driver
at St. George. Staten Island. was the first
witness to-day. He testified that on the
night of Angus. Is. Doctor Kennedy was a
passenger on the ferry-boat wharved at
who was Intoxicated. asked the witness
how much he would charge to drive him
to New Dorp. and he said s.. Doctor Ken
needy then walked toward a trolley car. The
defendant. the witness said. wore a dark
suit and a black derby hat.
The prosecution sought to imply BAD
witness. The witness denied that the de-
tense had offered him anything beyond his
expenses for his affidavit.
William ]. Kennedy. train dispatcher Tor
the Staten Island Rapid Transit Company.
who was a witness for the State at the
last trial. was called for the defense to-day.
tion-book: and said that the last train for
which the August Is tickle would have been
good would have been that connecting with
the the lh;s fe.sy-oGa ats, II cb tne perS wnu iSo1 have
taken the ferry ticket for the 10Th. Doctor
Kennedy's commutation-book contained the
Staten Island hackman. said ne had known
Doctor Kennedy by sight for a number OF
years. and saw him leave the 1925 boat on
Wagner ask Kennedy II he wanted a cab.
Kennedy asked How much and replied
mo. you DON'T" when told IT would cost
$ for a cab
: Edward Burns. a Staten Island truck
farmer. testified that he met Doctor Ken
nedy at about 2 a m. or possibly ten
minutes earlier. on August 16. on the road
to New Dorp. as he stopped to water his
horses at a cross roads about two and one
half miles from New Dorp and three miles
nedy offered him a dollar to take him to
New Dorp, but he refused. Adjourned.