The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-07-31

Georgetown. July ga boiler in
the saw mill of the Winyah Lumber
company of this place, exploded last
night, almost totally wrecking the
plant Three colored hands were
killed and seven more injured. a
schooner, lying at the wharf. was
damaged by the explosion and frag-
ments of the machinery were thrown
almost into the town.
London, July 2e.-In the house Of
lords today, Lord Salisbury, the pre-
mier, read message from King Ed
ward to the effect that in consideration
of the eminent services of Field Mar
shall Lord Roberts in South Africa, his
majesty recommended that parliament
grant him the sum Of e100,000 $780,,
000.)
New York. July 2o.-The Hamburg
American line steamer Allegheny,
which arrived here today, reported
that she was held in the harbor of
Cartagena, Colombia, for II hours.
Passengers on the Allegheny report
that Abel Murillo was arrested on the
snip Cartagena and taken ashore by
tae Colombian authorities. Murillo
protested against his arrest, claiming
that he was entitled to the protection
of the German flag.
Savannah, Ca, July 29.-The Sa-
vannah Athletic club is making
strong effort to secure the Jeffries-
Rubin fight. which it desires pulled
off during the State fair in October.
The club has ample financial backing
to make good all its offers. 1t has
offered purse of sl5,O0 or will the
fighters 10 per cent, of the receipts
and Is per cent. of the picture privi-
lege. Indeed, the club has announced
that it will meet the legitimate offer
of any sporting club of standing in
the country, and post substantial for
felt tc, guarantee performance Of con-
tracts. Al. McMurray. we'll known in
New York and northern sporting cir
cles, is associated with the club in the
management of the affair. 1t is believ-
ed all legal obstacles can be removed.
Paris, July On. Santos Dumont
made another successful experiment
this afternoon with a dlriglble bal
loon, sailing it from st. Cloud to the
Longchamps race course, around
which he steered the balloon, and as
cended and descended, occupying 20
minutes of time. Though asked to
90 around the Eiffel tower, the aeronaut
declined. saying his motor was not
vet working as we'll as he wanted. The
weather was cloudy. which may have
Influenced his decision.
After looking into the law in regard
to his right to appoint successor to
Mr.. Stackhouse, who recently resign
ed as member of the board of trus-
! tees of Clemson college, Gov. McSwee-
nev Yesterday without the filing OF an
application or without recommenda-
tions from any one appointed Mr.. ".
d. Evans. of Marlboro county, to till
the vcancv.
Society Hill, July pa wind and
severe electric storm accompanied by
rain ard hail, visited this section Sat
urdav afternoon. \ colored woman,
Chloe Hill, with her granddaughter
was on the outskirts of town coming
in TO trade When the storm came
up the woman stopped under a sweet
gum tree for shelter-the child was
standing nearby in a little thlcket.
Lightning struck the tree, killing the
woman The child was unhurt.
New York, July % The Columbia
today defeated the Constitution, boat
for boat, in splendid race by two min
utes and 81 seconds, and won the
81, 600 cup presented by Col. John
Jacob .lstor Her victory was decis-
i've and convincing. The behavior of
the Constitution on the other hand
was disappointing in the extreme and
this evening Mr. Duncan announced
that his boat would not take part in
further races until her rig had been