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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-09-25
The October Ladies' Home Journal.

The Ladies' Home Journal for Octo-
Der is, perhaps, the best number of this
magazine ever issued. The literary
features include Glow the Leopard
Got His Spots" by Rudyard Kipling:
a Fifth Avenue Troubadour," by
Ernest Seton Thompson: the first in
stalment of {" A Gentleman of the Blue
Grass, by Laura Spencer Portor; the
last of Miss Alcott's Letters to Her
Laurie, and the closing chapters
of Z" Aileen. - Some things the Presi-
dent Does Not Do" collection of
anecdotes about Whistler, the artist,
and Mr. Bok's advice to young man
about to marry are important features.
The regular editorial departments are
supplemented by nine new ones of great
interest, among which Professor Ed
ward Howard Griggs's talks on 1.-The
Education Of Child from Eleven to
Eighteen, . Professor Schmucker's
Seeing Things Outdoors, and Miss
Witbey's Writing and Speaking
Correctly are noteworthy. The IL
lustrations and art features are superb.
By The Curtis Publishing Company,
Philadelphia. One dollar a year: ten
cnnrS q n1,p, bar
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-09-25
Compulsory Vaccination.

Superintendent S. II. Edmunds of
the city schools has been notified by
Health Officer Reardon to obtain the
names of all scholars in the public
schools who have not been successfully
vaccinated within the past six g.
years ahd to require them to be vacci-
mated and present certificates of'suc-
cessful vaccination in order to attend
school.
The health officer has also requested
Dr.. J. A. Mood, Surgeon Of the S.
NJ. a. and F. S. and DR.. Van Telburg-
Holman, Physician to st. Joseph
Academy to enforce successful vaccl-
nation in those two Institutions.
The Board of Health desires that all
schools keep their faculties and
scholars vaccinated and try also to
keep the entire population of the city
vaccinated as far as possible az all times
as precaution against small pox and
that is the reason that small poX, does
not make any headwav IN Sumter
whenever a stray case is found here
from elsewhere as some time is likely
TO occur
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-09-25
ASHLAND NEWS ITEMS.
Lee County the Topic of Discussion.
School 0pening---Shcrt Cotton Crop.

Ashland, S. c., Sept. 23.-Ashland
is on the extreme northeastern borders
Of the proposed new County of Lee,
and is the center of much discussion
of the new county movement just now.
Many Of those who fought the new
county four years ago and who have
been cut out this time by changes in
the lines say they will present them
selves on October 22d at the polls to
cast their votes against the new county.
They say they reside in Stokes
Bridge township and are qualified cleo
tors of South Carolina and that their
registration certificates call for them
to vote at Ashland and that changing
the lines does not debar them Of their
rights in voting.
On the other hand those who are
advocates Of the new county say the
lines settle the question. They claim
to have complied with all the require
ments of the law. \ survey has been
made, the lines have been established.
a petition of one-third of the qualified
voters has been gotten and that peti-
ton, setting forth the boundary lines
has been presented to Governor Nc
Sweeney and he has ordered the cleo
tion for this special district and those
who live out of its borders will have
no chance to vote for or against the
county.
The Ashland High School which is
one of the best high schools in Oar
lington County, will open this session
on October 9Th. Prof. p. P. Bethea
who has been principal for the past
few years Will again be in charge. He
will be assisted by Miss Scarborough.
of Summerton. Prof g. F. Moore. OF
Ashland and Miss Make McLaurin,
of Dillon. The latter viii have charge
of the music department.
Cotton is opening very slowly in this
section and those who are in posi-
ton to know say the yield will be
much shorter than in previous years.
This is one of the finest cotton sections
in Darlington County, Yet the crop
will only turn out 60 or % per cent.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-09-25
EmmanueI's Corner Stone Laid.

The cornerstone OF Emmanuel Meth
odist Episcopal Church Sunday
School was laid Sunday at 5 p. m.,
before a vast concourse of people by
the Rev. R. L. Hickson, Presiding
Elder of Spartanburg District, S. G..
Conference. Rev. G. C. Jacobs de-
ivered fine address on the occasion.
Appropriate music was furnished by
the Sunday School choir and the pas
tor led in responsive readings.
The stone is the gift of Mr. G. E.
Richardson of Richardson's Marble
Works. 1t is of Vermont marble from
the quarry of Senator Proctor.
Morning, afternoon and evening ser
mons were preached by Revs. Jacobs
Hichson and Palmer.
The afternoon sermon was followed
with a touching prayer by the Rev. J.
C. Williams of Mt. Pisgah A. NJ. f.
Church and beautiful solo by Mr..
Edgar Miller of the famous Clahin
Quartette.
Mr. Miller will sing several times to-
morrow evening at the literary and
musical feast given by the young peo-
pie for the Goth Century Brick Church.
Rev. VI. H. Fields read a list of the
children who broke ground for the new
church, which was deposited in the
corner stone along with other articles.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-09-25
A Complaint About Bad Roads.
Wedgeheld. s. c.. Sept. 20. 1901

Wedgefeld, S. c., Sept. 20, 1901.
Editor Daily Item: We have noticed
Supervisor Scales statement regard
ing the condition of roads, which
seems to be an apology for the bad
condition of roads in the county. We
all know that Mr.. Scale has had
hard year, owing to excessive rains:
but his card, to say the least, seems
to some of US superfuous and meaning
less. We have labor enough-and we
think our idea of the law is correct
to keep our roads in first class condl-
ton saying nothing about the chain
gang: and speaking for Stateburg,
Middleton and Privateer townships,
our roads are in as bad fix as we have
ever seen them-if not worse. Some
places are really dangerous to drive
over even in the day time, on account
of gullies, holes and trees. TO our
personal knowledge, Mr.. Scales atten-
ton, has been called to some of these
danger places, and he has not even re-
piled to letter: and some places which
have been very bad since early in the
spring have grown worse with every
rain.
Our hands have not been even warn
ed on the roads for at least two years.
The chain gang did 60 over one piece
of road about last February, but it is
question whether even that piece
of road is any better, taking it from
one end to the other, than before the
chain gang touched it. One piece of
road leading from the road that the
chain gang worked for distance of one
mile, in the suburbs of Wedgefeld,
was only FIVE feet wide. and Mr..
Scale did not ony have his attention
drawn to it, but he inspected it and
saw that the road was being pIowed
into so that two vehicles could not
pass without running over cotton and
corn beds, and he did not take any
action.
The condition of our roads are sim
ply disgraceful. Whose faultit is, the
writer is unable to say, but it is time
that we taxpayers were getting decent
roads, or at least safe roads. Any
who think this statement exaggerated
are invited to drive over the territory
mentioned. We guarantee they will be
treated courteously and have them
selves and horses cared for free Of
charge. Even Mr.. Scale himself
would receive cordial welcome.
We hope our citizens will complain
and speak, and our law makers act
till we get law that will give US good
roads and officers to execute the same.
Very respectfully,
F. NJ. Dwight, NJ. D.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-09-25
THE CITADEL SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST
County Board of Education Sustains the
Action of Examining Committee.

The County Board Of Education took
up the contested Citadel scholarship
at the meeting Friday and after
full consideration and careful re-ex-
animation of the papers of the appli-
cants it was unanimously decided that
the examining committee had properly
graded the papers and had made no
eror in awarding the scholarship to
Marion Scott. The following state
ment embodying the decision of ssthe
board was drawn up and signed by each
of the members of the board:
The matter of the award Of the
beneficiary cadetship for Sumter
County in the South Carolina Mill
tary Academy having come before US
on appeal from the decision of the
committee Of gentlemen appointed to
hold the examination, we, the County
Board of Education for said county
hold that re- examination Of the pa
pers submitted by contestant and con-
testee show no reason for disturbing
the finding of said committee. -
(Signed) W. P. Baskin,
r. W. McCutchen,
E. C. Haynsworth.
Sumter, S. c., Sept. 20, 1901.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-09-25
A Big Circus Coming.

The Great Wallace shows have COM
pleted all arrangements to exhibit in
Sumter, Saturday, October II.
The Wallace Show has advanced
rapidly during recent years until it has
reached the front rank of tented enter
prises, and is one of the biggest on the
road It advertises a greater num-
ber Of features than any other show,
and, Judging from the comments Of
the press, the commercial traveller and
others who have seen it, the Wallace
Show produces all it advertises. With
the Wallace Shows from six to eight
acts are to be seen at one time, in the
three rings. hippodrome track, on the
stage, and in mid-air. The manage
ment of a show the size of Wallace's
does not expect the people to be able
to watch all Of the many features, but
they arrange to have several acts of
various kinds at the same time, so
that the spectator may take his choice
and enjoy those that he admires most.
Since peoples tastes differ, it is nee
essary for circus the size of the Wal
lace Show to be cosmopolitan in char
acter in order that all may be pleased.
and those who have seen it know that
it pleases and satisfies the most
critical
The Great Wallace Shows will posi-
lively appear in Sumter for one day
only, giving two performances on Sat
urday, Oct. II.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-09-25
The ASSASSIN CONVICTED.

Buffalo, Sept. 24.-Leon F. Czolgosz
alias Fred Nieman was found guilty
today of murder in the first degree by
a jury in part of the supreme court,
in having on the 9Th day of September
shot President William Mckinley, the
wounds inflicted afterwards resulting
in the death of the president.
The wheels of justice moved swiftly.
The trial of the assassin consumed
eight hours and 26 minutes and cover
ed period of only two days. Practi-
cally all of this time was occupied by
the prosecution presenting a case so
clear, so conclusive that even had the
prisoner entered plea of insanity it
is doubtful if the jury would have re-
turned a verdict different from the one
rendered today.
The announcement made this after
noon by the attorneys for Colzgosz
that the eminent alienists summoned
by the Erie county bar association
and by the district attorney to exam
inc Czolgosz and to determine his
exact mental condition. had declared
him to be perfectly sane, destroyed
the only stage of defense that Judges
Lewis and Titus could have put to-
gether.
Before adjournment Justice White
announced that he would pronounce
sentence upon the prisoner on Thurs
day afternoon at o'clock. He was
taken at once through the tunnel un-
der Delaware avenue. ssback to : the
Jail To all appearances be was in no
way affected by the result of the trial.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-09-25
To Re-organize the Alliance.

To the Alliancemen of Sumter Coun-
ty: l have been requested by the
State Committee to reorganize the
Farmers Alliance in Sumter County.
This is too busy a season Of the year
for me to undertake a canvass of the
county and correspondence is rather
slow and tedious, therefore, l ask the
former officers of the county and sub
alliances, and any other farmers who
are interested to meet in Sumter on
Friday, October 4th, for the purpose
of taking steps to reorganlze all the
old subs, and others if the way be
clear. u O'Clock at the Court House.
Yours truly,
E. ". Dabbs.
Goodwill, S. c., Sept. q, 1901.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-09-25
A Woman Killed by Accident.


The first authentic information con
cerning the killing of a negro woman
at Smithville, referred to last week
by our Pisgah correspondent was
obtained Friday
The woman Killed was the daughter
Of Moses Green, and was about
eighteen years old. She was killed
accidentally while she was skylarking
with Andrew Brisbane who had gun
in his hands. The woman struck the
Gun with brush broom causing it
to be discharged The load struck her
in the head producing almost instant
death. TIE killing was clearly an ac-
cident according to the statement OF
those present and Brisbane Will not
be indicted for murder.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-09-25
Due Vest Negroes Are Rapidly
Killing Each Other.


The Abbeville Medium of this week
has the following:
Paul McAdams, colored, died in
Due West last Friday from the effects
of a blow received at the hands of
Henry Brownlee in a row at that place
about two weeks ago. In this disturb
ance John Kennedy mortally wounded
Henry Rrownlee but not before Henry
had fatally injured Paul McAdams.
As result of this row Henry
Brownlee and Paul McAdams are
dead. John Kennedy is a refugee from
Justice with reward offered for him
and William Brownlec is in jail
charged with being concerned in the
homicides. MI the parties were
c0lored.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-09-25
TIE Anarchists Released.

Chicago. Sept. % 3 The nirc an
archists who have been under arrest
here since the assassination of Presi-
dent Mckinley were today given their
freedom. Judge Chetlain so ordering
after the prosecution had admitted
that there was no legal evidence
against them.
Emma Goldman was not party to
the proceedings. Her case is set for
tomorrow before Magistrate Prindiville
where she, as we'll as the nine men
freed today, are charged with conspi
racy to murder President Mckinley.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-09-25

Contrary 10 the popular belief, SAYS
the Cincinnati Enquirer, eight of the
twelve iurymen who condemned
Giteau. and who were the subjects of
his bitter curse for their verdict. are
still living. and are doing reasonably
we'll in the world Mrs. ;Surratt.
it is added, . innoccntly hanged, for
gave her slayers, blessed and did not
curse them. She died like a good
woman. unjustlv condemned. But
the vengeance OF Heaven fell upon
nearly all who were chiefly responsible
for her death.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-09-25
Dr.. Dwight Declines the Position Of
Road 0verseer.
Wedgeield, Sept. "a, 100

wedge6eld, Sept. "a, 1901.
Editor Daily Item:
Dear Sir: I notice in your issue of
23d that have been appointed Road
Overseer for Wedge6eld. Please in
form the public that this is mistake
as the Office has never been offered me,
and if it was, under no circumstances
could I serve. This is sarcasm
probably meant to make DR.. Dwight
keep silent on the subject of bad roads,
but those responsible for the item of
news may rest assured that it will not
have the desired effect. Respectfully,
T. M. Dwight, NJ. D.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-09-25
Mack James is Dead.

Charleston, Sept. %. James Mac
James. NJ. D., of Chesterfield county,
this State, well known pitcher OF
the Brooklyn baseball nine, died at an
infirmary here today. DR.. MacJames
was graduated at the South Carolina
Medical college in this city and prac-
ticed his profession in Cheraw for a
year, but last season returned to bis
old love, baseball.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-09-25

W. L. Wallace, NJ. D., of Nngstree. S.
c., says In my practice have ased a lot
of Kodol Dyspepsia Cure, the great rem
edy for indigestion and other stomach
troubles and have had no failures but re
lief in almost all cases. This is the first
time in 45 years practice that have ever
had occasion to publicly advise all dyspep-
tics of a certain remedy in Kodol Dyspep-
sia Cure."-J. S. Hughson & Co.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-09-25
THE STATES CASE.

The presentation of the States case
began shortly before three O'Clock,
when Assistant District Attorney Hal
ler began. with much deliberation, to
address the jury. He spoke very
briefly.
I've shall show,'' said he, that,
for some days prior to the shooting
this defendant had premeditated the
shooting of the President. He knew
that on the 9Th of September the Presi-
dent would receive the populace in the
Temple of Music: that on that day he
went to the Exposition, got into line
with the people and approached the
President extended his hand, and as
the President extended his in friendly
greeting be fired the fatal shot.
81 He fred twice in fact. One of
them took effect in the abdomen and
caused the mortal wound which result
ed in the Presidents death. That in
brief is the story we shall show you.
Witnesses will tell you this story and
l am sure that when you have heard
the evidence you will have no difficulty
in reaching a verdict of murder in the
first degree.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-09-25
WHAT PRISONERS COUNSEL
SAID

81 thought it BEST" he said, for
my colleague and myself that I should
say something regarding our presence
here as attorneys for the defendant. At
the time my name was suggested | was
out of the city and knew nothing of
what was transpiring here with refer
ence to the selection Of counsel for the
defendant. When the circumstances of
my selection were told to me I was
extremely reluctant to accept. But the
duty had been imposed and / consider
ed it my duty, in all the circum
stances, to defend this man..
So ask that no evidence be present
ed here-that the Court will not per-
nit the acceptance of any evidence IN
less it would be accepted at the trial
of the most meagre criminal in the
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-09-25
A FAIR TRIAL PROMISED.

81 am familiar with these circum-
stances,'' said Justice White in reply,
"and I wish to say I will give you
every assurance that the prisoner will
have fair and impartial trial, and
that during the progress of the trial
he will receive such treatmet as the
law demands in any criminal case.
THE JURY QUICKLY FORMED.
The work of securing the Jurors was
then undertaken with celerity that
was amazing Before the day was over
the entire panel had been sworn, the
jurors had listened to a description of
the Temple of Music, where the crime
occurred, had seen photographs of the
interior of that structure, and had
been told by three surgeons what
caused the death of the President and
the effect of the s-ssassin's shot upon
the various organs of the body. They
also learned why the fatal bullet had
not been located.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-09-25
The trial. OF GzOLGOGz.
The First Day of Trial Indicates
No Defence Can be Made.

Buffalo, n. T., September 23.-Leon
F. Czolgocz was placed on trial this
morning charged with the murder of
President William Mckinley. He en-
tered plea of guilty" which was
subsequently changed to "not guilty.
by direction of the Court.
All the events of the day indicated
that the trial will be short. The
Court convened at 10 O'Clock. Within
two hours eight Jurors had been OBJ
tained. Technicalties were not raised
by examining counsel, but it was
significant that every man who said he
had not formed an opinion on the case
was excused by the district attorney.
Those who acknowledged they had
formed an opinion or stated that they
were prejudiced, but admitted that
the opinion could be changed by evi-
dence, were accepted by both sides.
Justice Truman C.. White, one of the
oldest and most experienced of the Su-
preme Court judges, was on the bench.
Immediately after the opening of the
Court and after the prisoner had
pleaded Justice Lewis, senior counsel
for the defendant, announced that,
together with his colleagues, former
Justice Robert G. Titus and Mr..
Carlton E. Ladd, they were ready to
act in behalf Of the prisoner.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-09-25
Our ssgHeed Parade

10 daily, the finest the Suaburs CT
Spendo Triumph OF Art Money and Good Taste with lavish luxury
fspectacuar effect professional features conceivable
Excursions line of travel No gambling devices tolerated
Never Divides Never Disappoints.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-11-14
Auction Sale.

The undersigned; residing eight.
miles east of Lancaster in the town
of Ellenboro. on the farm known as
the Greene place in Sec. 2, will offer
for sale to the highest bidder the fol-
lowing property, on Wednesday, Nov.
20, commencing at 10 o'clock. a. m
6 head of horses, consisting of 5 good
mares and colt; 40 head of cattle,
described as follows: II mich COWS,
l two-year-old heifer. ID yearling
steers, / spring calves, l COW with
calf by her side, l Hereford bull two
years old; "a hogs-20 brood sows, 3
barrows, l thorough bred Poland
China stock hog; about 100 chickens;
tarm machinery of all kinds. all in
good repair; lot of corn, oats and
wheat, about 30 tons of hay, straw
stack and some corn fodder; house
hold goods and some lumber and
wood. Terms: All sums of $40 and
under, cash; over that amount one
years time will be gwen on bankable
notes bearing per cent interest an
til paid. Two per cent discount for
cash. Louis LEIGHTY. Prop.
Il. Meyer, Jr.. Clerk.
j. c. Cushman, Auc.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-11-14

Board called to order at a. m. by
chairman. Roll call. Quorum pres
est.
Minutes of last session were read
and approved.
The chairman of the Board an
nounced change in the finance COM
mittee, making Mr.. Ziegler chairman
and adding Mr.. Schneider to the COM
mittee
Mr.. 1reloar's resolution in relation
to telephone service of the Farmers
Telephone Co, was taken up and on
motion of Mr.. Chandler laid over to
some future time.
The report of the ccm nissioners of
the Soldiers and Sailors Relief Fund
was presented, read and referred to
committee on finance.
On motion of Mr.. Thomas the Board
adjourned until 30 p. m.
GO TO Lathrops for your fine can
dies.