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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-10-16

Knoxville, Tenn, Oct IA spe-
cial from Bristol says 25 representa-
tives OF leading pulp and paper mills
of the country arrived in Bristol last
night in the hope, it is said, of inouc-
ing the Columbia Paper company,
which has plant at Bristol, to enter
a combine, agreeing to close all the
pulp mills simultaneously or alternate
" until the demand for pulp is in
creased. It is stated that the produc-
ton of all the mills combined is ex-
ceeding the demand, hence many OF
the mills have too much pulp on hand.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-10-16

The Suaater Waecnmom was FOUNDED
Ia 1850 aud the True Southrom in 1865.
The Watchmoa and Sousaron now has
.sbe combined circulation and influence
Of beth of the old papers. and is mani
sestly the best advertising medium in
Sgmter.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-10-16

Property owners in this county VINO
can obtain flowing artesian wells at a
reasonable cost should study the
Irrigation bulletin recently issued by
the Department Of Agriculture. They
have an abundant and unfailing sup
ply of water within easy reach and if
they Will but utilize it to advantage
will, we believe, be able to make farm
ing pay better than they have ever
believed possible in South Carolina.
The bulletin is full OF suggestive facts,
and anyone interested in the matter
can obtain copy of it by applying to
the y. S. Department OF Agriculture.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-10-16

President Roosevelt is finding the
South Carolina Republicans and
McLaurin Democrats a strenuous and
persistent lot as long as a fat Office is
IN sight.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-10-16

Hon. j. j. Hemphill hasn't made
up MS mind positively, but he doesn't t
think he will withdraw from the Sena-
torial race. Hon. D. S. Henderson,
of Aiken, like B'rer Rabbit keeps on
saying nothing. Mr.. G. c. Feather
stone, who takes occasion to announce
that in compliance with the impor-
tunity of many friends he has been
thinking of becoming Senatorial
candidate, says he viii stay out of the
race in favor of Gen. Hampton. This
is about the status of the Willie Jones
affair at present.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-10-16

DR.. Clayton, Of Charleston, will
probably be appointed collector of in
ternal revenue for South Carolina.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-10-16

School trustees who did not get all
the charts and globes they wanted
when the willy school chart agent was
abroad in the land should attend the
old hoss'' sale at the Atlantic Coast
Line depot on November 18th and
seize the opportunity to lay in full
supply of these costly and Invaluable
educational appliances. Quite lot OF
them will be knocked down to the
highest bidder, but, unless some of
the trustees who thought SO highly
Of them few years ago are on hand,
we fear the $3.50 charts will go beg
ging at 81 cents.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-10-16

The State Fair will have to be
unusually attractive this year to draw
the usual crowds, for many will so to
the Charleston Exposition instead OF
taking their annual outing at the Fair.
We have on doubt but shat Col Ho1lo-
way who is already in Columbia will
succeed in pulling off the best Fair
ever held in Columbia and in drawing
the crowd from all parts of the State.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-10-16

The plan of State Superintendent
of Education McMahan to give syste-
matte instruction to the public school
teachers is good one and he should
have the hearty cooperation of county
supsrintendents and teachers in the
good work. The public school system
cannot be improved and the best work
cannot be accomplished until the
average efficiency Of the teachers is
higher than at present, and to our
mind the plan proposed by Mr..
McMahan promises immediate good
results.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-10-16

Hon. R. I. Manning makes capital
suggestion in reference to- the Good
Roads train that the Southern Rail
way is sending out over its system for
the purpose of arousing interest in the
good roads movement by giving practi-
cal demonstration of road construction
The train should be brought to Sum
ter by all means and the county and
city authorities should cooperate in
every way possible with the Southern
Railway to make the occasion of the
trains visit success.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-10-16

Sumter County should have as we
have remarked, quite frequently large
and representative exhibit at the
Charleston Exposition. The time is
short and it will require hard work
and a lot of hustling to collect and ar
range an exhibit, but if the right men
can be employed to do the work the
task is not an impossible one, provided
the necessary money is forthcoming
at once.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-10-16

Admiral schley has been vindicated
nv the witnesses for the prosecution.
and there is already mass of evidence
piled up against the Sampson chque
that they will find great difficulty in ex-
planning away. What will be the posi-
fion of the clique when Schley's wit
nesses have testified is not hard to
imagine. They will stand convicted ed
before the public of SANDER petty spite
and conduct that was not only detrl-
mental TO the navy but disgraceful.
That men who are forever prating OF
sbeir honor and claim to be officers and
gentlemen should be guilty OF such
mean and contemplate conduct shows
how far it is possible for men to depart
in practice from what they preach.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-10-16

Just as we anticipated, Congressman
Latimer refuses to withdraw from the
Senatorial race, and consequently Col.
George Johnstone's unanimous con-
sent arrangement is failure.
Neither Henderson, Hemphil nor
MeLaurin has been heard from and we
conclude that they will not fall in with
Col. Jones' grand stand play.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-10-16

Estate of sam'l F. Osteen, Minor.
TWILL apply to the Judge of Probate
of Sumter County on November 18th, 1901,
for final Discharge as Guardian of Per-
son and Estate of said Minor.
Mrss ESTHER OSTEEN,
Oct 9, lso1-4t Guardian.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-10-16
REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF
THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK,
OF SUMTER. S. {

OF SUMTER. S. c.,
At Sumter, in the State of South Carolina,
at the close of busiuess, Sept. 80, 1901.
RESOURCES.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-10-16

We have read with care The States
editorial in reply to our remarks on
the proposition to send Gen. Hampton
to the Senate, but we find nothing
therein to alter the conclusion we had
previously reached. It is possible that
we have underestimated Gen. Hamp-
toms physical strength, but if we are
in error in that respect it is pardon
able as we have no information on that
point save what has appeared in The
State and other papers from time to
time during the past year or two.
From these newspaper reports we
could form no opinion except that
Gen. Hampton was in very feeble
health.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-10-16

If the Bulgarian brigands bring
their little speculation in missionaries
to successful conclusion and secure
the sl1O, 600 in cash demanded for the
release of Miss Stone, other mission
aries will have to be careful how they
travel around without a military
escort. An unprotected missionary
will prove too great a temptation to
other enterprising brigands.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-07-31
HIS DEATH CAUSED SORROW.
Poor Corporal Harris Had Friends
stiII In savannah.

The death of r. S. Harris, former
corporal of the Republican Blues, and
leading figure in the only court mar
tial in the volunteer service of the
state that has been held in Savannah
for a long time. has excited much SYM
pathy and real regret.
Harris died at the hospital at the
county farm, where he was serving a
term for cheating and swindling. Mon
day morning, and was buried in a pau
per's grave at Laurel Grove Monday
afternoon. The story of his death and
something Of his career in Savannah
was printed in the Morning News yes
terday.
Many remembered Harris when he
enjoyed the confidence and respect Of
the people of his acquaintance I'm the
city, while he was living a life OF prob
ity and respectability. Though he lost
this confidence because of the life he
subsequently led. and the habits Of
vice and crime, he subsequently ac-
quired. there were many to remember
him al that period i'm his life when 1t
was bright and his chances of success
good and to regret the evil fate that
had led him to the changing and at
last to fill criminal pauper's grave
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-07-31
THE SUMNER VACATION.
Important for Those Leaving the
City.

Let the Morning News follow you In
your vacation. so you may keep posted
on the events at home. The address
can be Changed as often as the SUBJ
scriber desires. Please give old as
well as new addresses when changing
paper. The cost is only IS cents q
week, 70 cents a month for the daily
and Sunday issues. Subscriptions can
be left at the Business ONCE, first
floor, Morning News building.
The Morning News may be obtained
at the following news stands:
Asheville, N. Baskerville Printing
Co; Battery Park Hotel.
Chicago, Il.-Palmer House, and the
Auditorium.
New York City-Brentano's, Unior
Square; Astor House, and Hotel EN-
pire.
Buffalo, N. Y.-R. F. Sherman 8. Co.,
5SS Main street; r. J. Pickman, man.
ager. 202 Main street.
Washington, d. C.-Ebbitt House
Wizards Hotel, and Metropolitan Ho.
tel.
And at all news stands In Georgia
and Florida.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-07-31
PRINCE BLACK FOUND.
Condemned Rnpist Mitchell Visited
by Three Ministers.

by Three
George Mitchell, the negro rapist,
who will be hanged Friday morning,
was visited by three ministers yester-
day. and services will be held in the
iail daily until the minute that the
trap is sprung. and the unfortunate
man goes with 1t.
Rev. Prince Black, who has admins
tered to doomed men of his race in the
past, read the story in the Morning
News yesterday of the preparations
that had been made for the execution,
and lost no time in going to see Mitch
ell. Rev. ]. w. Carr of the African
BAPTIST Church and Rev. Alexander
Harris called upon the condemned man
first, and prayed with him. He SEEM
ed greatly relieved by their presence,
and appeared stronger than on any day
since the sentence of death was pro-
nounced.
Rev. Black showed up a lifted later
snd talked with Mitchell for a long
time. He promised spiritual aid, and
will hold services at the Jail daily
along with the other ministers. on
Thursday night special prayers will be
offered, and the scene in the Jail will
be weird one. Mitchell will get but
a few hours sleep before the march 10
the fatal cell will be taken up.
Capt. w. N. Clark, who represented
the negro, and who has made every
effort to save his neck, has never been
officially notified of the action of the
Pardon Board in refusing to commute
the sentence to one of Imprisonment
in the penitentiary for life. The attor-
ney is at a loss to account for this
oversight, which will, however, not eff
feet the execution in any degree.
Application for a supersedeas must
be made to the court at least thirty
days before the time set for the exc
cution, and this was not done. The
Prison Commissioners promised to no
tify counsel for the prisoner as soon
as they had passed upon the case, and
Capt Clark did not think, that under
the circumstances, he should ask for
a delay in the execution.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-07-31
APPEALED TO GOVERNOR.
syImOn Barnes Protests That He Did
Not XIII John WOIIander.

Sylmon Barnes the negro recently
convicted of the murder of John VOL
lander in Yamacraw, and sentenced to
is still in the county Jail and contin-
ues TO protest his innocence. An ap-
plication was made by counsel for a
new trial and was promptly over-ruled
by the Supreme Court.
Barnes claims that he had nothing
to do with the death of the sailor, and
that he was convicted on perjured tes-
timony. The men who swore against
him had been heard to say that they
would put up Job on him, and Barnes
says that he is convinced that VOL
lander was killed for no other reason
than to have him convicted of the
crime.
The convicted man does not spend
his time in talking to his fellow pris-
oners about the alleged injustice that
has been done him, but wrote Gov
Gambler of his case. He protested his
innocence to the Chief Executive of the
state, and asked what course he should
pursue since the Supreme Court re-
fused to grant a new trial Barnes has
received a letter from the Governor IN
which he is advised to secure an at
tOFneV. have the new lhCto
in the case gotten in le-
gal shape and then have the
matter presented to the Pardon Board
Barnes says that he will take TINS
step at once. He has Information, ne
says, that will probably lead to the
arrest and conviction of the man VINO
really did the shooting. The convicted
murderer says that he has been IN
formed that there is man on the
Changing at present who has the gun
that killed Wollander, and that TINS
individual knows who fired the weap-
on. The sailor was shot on Indian
street lane and West Boundary street.
and the weapon that killed him was
never found by the authorities.
1t was brought out at the trial that
Wollander was killed because ne re-
fused to pay Barnes 25 cents more Tor
piIoting him through the dives on the
West Side. Barnes denies that he was
with the white man on the night OF
the homicide, or that he even saw him.
He was in the house in front of which
WolIander was killed. and he was there
when placed under arrest by Detec-
tive Murphy. The negro was employed
on the wharves, and points to the fact
that he had $1,000 on his person when
arrested. He says that with that sum
of money in his possession ne would
not have committed murder for 20
cents. Since his confinement none OF
the roustabouts of the West Side has
visited him, and this is considered
point in his favor.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-07-31
AT ST. PATRICI<'s PARSONAGE.

MIR. II. n. oliver and Miss Agnes De-
mers Married by Father QuinIan.
Mr.. r. Hemans oliver and Miss Ag-
mes Dcmers were married at the par
sonage of St. Patricks Church last
night by Rev. Father Quinlan. The
wedding was a very quiet one. only a
few friends OF the bride and groom be-
ing present The attendants were Miss
Maud Suffer and Mr.. w. A. Sturte-
want.
Mr.. oliver is n well known and pop
ular young man connected with
Messrs. NJ. :. a. ID. a. Ryck. The
bride Is a young and charming lady
with very many friends. Mr.. and
Mrs oliver viii live az No. Z Duny
street enst
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-07-31
Plant system Mileage Books.

Travellers. before taking a trip, 1t
would be well to call on the Plant sys-
tenn ticket agents for information as
to the use of 1,O00-miIe books. These
books are good from Tampa to Wash
ington. also to Montgomery, and will
be accepted for passage on all points
reached by the Atlantic Coast Line.
The Plant System reaches all import
ant points in the state of Florida.
Books sold at $500. Call on ticket
agents at De Soto Hotel or Plant Sys-
tenn Depot.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-07-31
$. 4. l.. SHOPS DAMAGED.
The Work Attributed 10 Union Men
Prompted by Malicious Mischief.

II was discovered yesterday morn
ing at the Seaboard Air Line shops
on the Louisville road that malicious
persons had been there during the
might and damaged TO a great extent
much of the machinery and fittings OF
the shops. The authorities at the shops
have no theory 10 offer as to when
and how the mischief was done, for
the night shit of machinists was at
work from G o'clock p. m. until a.
m. though In n different part or the
shop from where the damage was done.
There Is no evidence TO show by
whom the work was done. but because
Of the recent trouble with some OF
the members Of the Machinlst Union
~ r. naturally attributed 20 thom or
aheir sympathizers The matter was
not reported 90 the barracks so ~ Is
probable that u IL being loked after
by special officers or detectives.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-07-31
II. l.. AS HAD BIG CROWD
And Enjoyed Themselves mt the Sea-
shore.

Post A, Savannah Division, Travel
ers' Protective Association held it's first
annual picnic yesterday at Tybee. The
affair was very largely attended by
persons, who enjoyed to their fullest
extent the music, bathing. dancing and
other pleasures of the island. Many
members of the organization who We're
within the neighborhood of Savannah
ran into the town I'm order TO spend
the day with their fellow members. A
special schedule was run by the Ty-
bee road, the last train leaving the ISL
and at - o'clock.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-07-31
Thousana. of Ilch, peerIe

Have been cured quickly BY Tettenne n
cures any form Of skin disease. Mrs. 81
y. Laitimer Biloxi. Miss. had 90 itlhy
bcaking out oA che skin She sent O.
for two boxes postpaid 80 fhe msnufac-
iurer , f. Hhupirine. Savannah Ga.
ana writes "frftorinf De- the Only fhlnF
mat Ffes a. fclirf" send ~ cent? in
stamps Tor q boa h youg efuEEisi doesn't
keep hsa.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-07-31
Summer Rates.

The Seaboard Air Line Railway II
Offering very attractive round-triI
rates from all points to Old Point Com
fort, Virginia Beach. Portsmouth
Washington, Baltimore and New York
II you contemplate a trip to any point
this summer Il will be TO your advan-
tage TO call at the Seaboard Air Line
Railway ticket office, corner Bull and
Bryan streets. phone No. 2s. for full
informatiOn.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-07-31

Two handsomely equipped trains
daily via the Southern Railway to
Washington, New York and beyond,
each carrying through Pullman sleep
ers and dining cars Excellent service
quick time. convenient schedules. For
Information apply 90 r. q. Thomson.
G. p. and 7. A.. iii Bull street. Prone
$40 nd
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-07-31

Send for Merchants and Miners
Transportation company's summer
tour book. containing routes and rates
a. 100 Eastern summer resorts. Two
routes offered from Savannah. Best
way 49, reach 90 Jerfey Coast resorts.
mountain resorts. baltimore. Phlladei.
uhla. Washington. New York. Boston.
Buffalo 400 Niagara Pals. Meals ana
afafrro0m. Included on steamer.
= caroian. scout 40 DuA street 81.
Yannah, la,-Tel
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-07-31
KNOCKED FROM BEER WAGON.
Driver George Coleman Injured by
Trolley Chr.

East bound trolley car No. 103, of the
r. and w. belt line, collided with a
wagon of the Savannah Brewing Com
pany, on Bay street, near Houston. yes
terday morning, and Driver George
Coleman was painfully injured. The
wagon was damaged, and Coleman
was thrown heavily on the cobble
stones. He struck on his side, and
was unconscious for several minutes.
Coleman says that he was driving
east and that the car struck him with
much force from behind. He heard no
bell, and the collision was followed by
a spell of Inconsistencies. The in
jured man complained of severe pains
in his left side. and was picked up by
several pedestrians who witnessed the
accident
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-07-31

A safe lnvestment-In the property
OF Ave stores and one block renting
for over $1,000 "A year. and could be
made 20 rent for very much more By
Improvement OF the upper part. The
downstairs space In this property Is 30
x90 rents for over s.. 500. has three
stories. Call and see Us. Llppman
Bros. =ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-07-31
None rrom sn,nnnnh Mnnt It

II is stated that already there are
between seventy and eighty applicants
for the position Of chaplain OF the
new federal prison that Del being built
IN Atlanta. The greater pnft of these
applicants are Georgia ministers bat so
far a. can be learned none OF them
are from Savannah.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-07-31

Savannah to Tampa, Fla,
and Return,

Via Seaboard Air Line Railway, Mon
day, Aug. 5. Tickets on sale for special
train leaving Central depot at s a. H..
Railroad time, and good to return on
any regular train up to and including
Aug. s. Separate coaches for white
and colored passengers.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-07-31
The Land of the Sky and the Sap
phire COuntry

The Southern Railway operates the
only through sleeper to Western North
Carolina resorts. Very low rates to all
points, tickets good for return passage
until Oct 81. For full information or
illustrated advertising matter call on
or write to T.. G.. Thomson, c. p. g.
T. A., 141 Bull street. Phone S50.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-07-31
$500
Savannah to Jacksonville
and Return

Via Seaboard Air Line Railway, Mon
day, Aug. 5. Tickets on sale for special
train leaving Central depot at a. M,
railroad time, and good to return on
any regular train up to and including
Aug. s. Separate coaches for white
and colored passengers.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-07-31

Mrs winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for children teething. m
soothes the child. softens the gums.
nilays an pain. cures wind collie. aud
b. the best remedy for Dlarrhoea
twenty cents a b0ttls.-l
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-07-31
An Excellent Trip.

Is via the Seaboard Air Limo Railway
TO Norfolk. thence Norfolk and Wash
ington Steamboat Company TO Wash
ington or the Old Bay Line to Balu-
more. Call at ticket Office. corner Bull
and and Bryan streets. and get those
round trip rates before deciding on
your route.-ad
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-07-31
Big Crowd Goes to Isle of Hope To-
Night.

Ladies' prize night. Go out and try
my fish supper. l am prepared to fur
nish fish dinners and suppers on any
day at any hour. and if you don't say
l beat them all. you need not pay one
cent.
Full moon and high tide. over fifty
went in bathing last night.
Go out and see the boys dive off the
high diving stand from the spring
board.
Dancing until II o'clock. Car fare.
cents. Cars leave Fortieth street every
half hour from o'clock. Yours re-
spectfully, A. NJ. Barbee.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-07-31

SAVANNAH To Tampa. Fla.
aud Return.

Via seaboard Air Line Railway Mon
day. Aug. s. Tickets on sale for special
train leaving Central depot at a. m.
Railroad time. and good 10 return on
any regular train up 10 and including
Aug. s. Separate coaches for white
and colored passengers
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-07-31

Savannah to Tampa, Fla,
and Return.

Via Seaboard Air Line Railway, Mon
day, Aug. 5. Tickets on sale for special
train leaving Central depot at a. M,
Railroad time, and good to return en-
any regular train up to and including
Aug. 8. Separate coaches for white
and colored passengers.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-07-31
$1.OO Savannah to Brunswick and
Return.

The Plant System will sell you round
trip tickets, Savannah to Brunswick
good for Sunday, only at s1.o0 for the
round trip. Four trains a day to
Brunswick. Call on ticket agents for
further information.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-07-31
Change of Sunday Excursion Train
Schedule.

On and after Sunday, June 2, the
Charleston excursion train will leave
Savannah at a. m. railroad time.
Tickets S1.00 for the round trip. For
further information call on ticket
agents-ad