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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-11-20
Rude Justice.

ESuQ&s - OSS6CSs
A certain Arizona justice Of the peace,
whose knowledge Of the: law was never
gained from books or actual practice
before the bar. was hearing an assault
and battery case. The lawyer for the
defense was shouting his arguments
when the court said:
eThat will do. Sit down" =
He then adjusted his spectacles and
sagely Observed.
"Prisoner. sthand up. Accordin tab
tn law an ths evydince-an there is.no
eyydince-Oi found yez guilty; sor, an
foine yez $50. If yez air guilty, faith,
it's a. very light sintince, an if yez are
not guilty it'll be mighty good lesson
for yezw Free Press.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-11-20

9 Oklahoma produced 72,011 bales of
cotton in 1899.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-11-20

NOTE: In addition to the above service
trains Nos. Is and IL run daily between Sharles-
sleeping cars. No. l5 leave Charleston II 100 Q:
M arrive Asheville 200 p. m. No 10 Iease
Columbia :35 u. m. arrive Charleston Z :Vo % q,
nc. Sleeping cars ready for occupancy at Mo s:oo
trains make close connections at Columbia
with through trains between Florida points
and Washington and the east. Trains NOS ID
and II carryEiegant Pullman Parlor cars Pc
tween Charleston Summerville and AShevllle.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-11-20
FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF
SUMTER,


STATE, CITY AND COUNTY DE.
PoslToRY, SUMTER, Sc.
P 10 uu.C.pita' 5 1900 o0
Surplus aud Profits - $4,000 ot
ADDITIONAL Liatiliry Of Stock ,,0
holders 10 excess Of their
stock TT. - $4,000 90
TOTAL protection to depositors, SITS coo of
Trsnsects General Banking Busiorss
Special a,teatiob given TO co'lectioos.
SAVINGS DEPARTMENT. !. ..
Deposits OF ST aoa up@aeds received. III.
,ereas allowed at the rate OF 4 per cent pa
anppm, on amounts aeove SIS and not'eSceed,
ing Ssoa, payable quar,eFly. on 6fst days9o'
January. April, July snd oetoorr ! -, IN
R I. EDMUsDs, ,Preaident
Cashier.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-11-20

The pouch of a pelican is large
enough to contain seven quarts of Wa
ter.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-09-27
Black CHARGE Against the Buell..

Alpena, Mich, Sept. 23.-Capt Han
sen of the lost barge Jupiter, with his
wife and child, and a sailor of the
name of Olson. arrived yesterday on
the tug John owen. Capt. Hansen de-
clared himself indignant at the con-
duct of the master of the steamer F.
r. Buell. who, he said left the crew of
the Jupiter while they were making
preparations to abondon their water
logged boat.
The master Of the Buell. reported at
Port Huron that the crew of the Jupi-
ter refused to leave their ship. Capt.
Hansen said the Buell. came within
$50 feet of the barge, and her crew
asked for assistance, and to be taken
off the boat. While they were getting
ready to pass the line, Capt. Hansen
says the Buell. preceded on her course
without apparent reason.
Soon afterwa:1 the four persons
took to the yawl, leaving Raglan. the
owner, and two sailors of the names
of Madigan and Smith, behind on the
wreck. The latter refused to take any
chances in the yawl, it is SAID, and de-
clared their intention of making a
raft Of the lumber. They were
drowned. Madigan and Smith lived
in Alpena.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-09-27
- s-~~-sf -~-- .-----s-- -. -
Held UP AND O.Ivl
Two Albion Women Roughly Used
by Masked RObber.
ONE SERIOUSLY WOUNDED
No Trace Of the Robber-ln the Elk
element Women Drove Across Rail.
road Tracks and Were Run Down by
Fast Freight.

Albion, Mich. Sept. 23.-Mrs Chas
Davis, living six miles northeast of
this city, was driving home from town
Saturday night with her daughterin
law, Mrs. Charles Hancock, when a
masked robber suddenly jumped from
the bushes and seized the Aorse by the
bits. He ordered Mrs. Davis to throw
away her handbag, saying he would
shoot her if she refused Mrs. Davis
did not comply with his demand, but
that she could start the horse, which
was a spirited animal suddenly
enough TO jerk away from the man and
thus escape. AS she leaned forward
the fellow shot her, the bullet taking
effect in the neck and passing down
into the body.
This all happened about mile east
of the city. Mrs. Hancock immedi-
ately took the reins, turned the horse
around and drove back to town. When
they reached the main street she
turned the horse there to cross the
Michigan Central tracks, when the
buggy was struck by the west-bound
fast freight. The lady driving was a
stranger in the city having just come
from Iowa last Friday, and was not
familiar with the exact location Of the
tracks She was also very much
frightened and bewtldered.
The top was torn off from the buggy
and the two women were thrown heaV-
lily upon the ground, Mrs Davis, who
was unconscious from the effects of
the bullet wound suffered a severe
scalp wound, requiring several
stitches Mrs. Hancock received only
slight injuries.
The horse ran with the remainder
of the buggy five or six miles into the
country, where it was caught.
Mrs. Davis's bullet wound is very
serious and her recovery is doubtful
But little trace could be found of
the robber, though man caught here
trying to board a freight train is held
on suspicion. AS near as the fright
ened women could tell the fellow was
a short tbick-set man, about as tall
as the horse. Though it was moon
light, they could not distinguish his
features because he wore a heavy
mask.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-09-27
BROTHER ALLEN WILL WAIT.
Thinks the Supreme Court Will De.
eide the Question.

N'GS NiiN ~SNNSNlSils
Detroit. Mich, Sept. 23.-Brother
Will Allen, the Campus evangelist ar
rested Saturday night on a charge of
disturbing the peace, is again in the
enjoyment Of his liberty He was re-.
leased from custody Sunday afternoon
shortly before 3 o'clock and arrived at
the Rescue mission on Cadillac square
just in time to pre- lie at the organ
and lead the regular Sunday afternoon
service
His experience Of Saturday night
formed the principal theme upon
which his discourse was grounded He
made a number of attempts TO give
an evan eiiCal tone TO his remarks,
but invariably the talk would revert
back to the episode of Saturday night.
His aud euce displayed sympathy by
fervent calculations, frequently ut
tered.
When seen Brother Allen admitted
he had promised TO keep off the Cam
pus He explained, however, that his
standing of the agreement was
that he should not visit the Campus
before a decision of the supreme
court IN the Campus matter would be
given out.
81 will be governed by that de-
cision." said he. MY business is saw
ing souls and not stirring up strife,
and If 1t has come to such a pass that
/ cannot visit the Campus without
causing strife | will not 60"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-09-27
Accidentally Shot himself.

Saginaw, Mich, Sept. Chester
A. Record, manager for the Hammond
Standish & Co. here, was cleaning out
a gun when bullet which had been
rusted into the barrel was discharged
into his abdomen, passing through two
Of the intestines and lodging in the
muscles of the back. Just before the
charge was exploded Mrs. Record told
her husband to be careful or he would
be shot. The bullet was not removed,
but the doctors say there are fair
chances for recovery.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-09-27
A Gentleman Indeed.

"You can always tell a gentleman, a
thorough gentleman, whenever you
meet him." observed the fat man with
the blue necktie to his smoking ac-
quaintance.
"Yes, think you can" was the reply.
81 came down from Boston with one
the other day. He was interested in
new trolley line through our town."
us it different from any other liner
"No; but as one OF the city aldermen
l helped get the charter through"
81 see But what bearing had that
on his being a gentleman
"Why, he never asked me what the
company paid for my influence"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-09-27
Jury WranaIe All Nioht.

Owosso, Mich, Sept. 23.-After be-
ing out for Is hours the jury in the
case of Richard Phillips of Owosso VS..
the United States Benevolent society
of Saginaw disagreed, standing six to
six. Phillips was insured in the so.
ciety and was injured in an accident.
The society claimed he was suffering
from rheumatism and refused to set
tie. He got a verdict in the circuit
court of s140, but the supreme court
reversed 1t. The jurors did not sleep
at all but wrangled all night.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-09-27
Burned Herself to Death.

Manistee, Mich, Sept. 23.-Some
time during Saturday night Mrs Mary
Bumpke, wife of William Bumpke Of
this city, arose and went to the barn
and set FIRE to it, She then apparent
ly sat down in one corner to await
death. Search being made, the leg
less and headless trunk of woman
was found In sitting posture She
had been in i'll health for some time.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-09-27


There were a score OF men at work
In the excavation for a cellar, and there
were twoscore OF idlers leaning over
the railing surrounding Ii and looking
down with curiosity. The most intelli-
gent looking of them was finally APP
preached by the foreman and asked:
''See anything In r"rticular down
there TO interest you:
"No, nothing" was the reply.
"Walls going up TO suit your IDEAS"
"They are"
"Masons doing their work all rights"
'As far as | can see"
"Do you want to know the name OF
the owner, how high the building is TO
be and the total cost?'
"Not the slightest interest, SIR"
"But I've noticed you standing here
for the last hour" continued the fore
man, land l took it that you might
have something TO suggest"
eyes, | could make n suggestion"
slowly replied the idler after thinking
il over.
"Well, out with 1t. Would you like
any alterations in the plansW
"No, | don't think so, but you might
provide armchairs. cheroots and a free
lunch if it will not be too much trouble.
I've been hanging around here to see if
you wouldn't do it without my having
to throw out hint" NJ. QUAD.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-09-27

Work Has Commenced and is Stu
pendous Task.

Lansing. Mich, Sept. 2S.-The work
of spreading the tax for ,ais year was
commenced by State Accountant Hum.
phrey and several assistants within a
few hours after the state .oard OF
equalization had agreed upon the
basis of distribution. and is being
rushed as fast as work requiring alb
solute accuracy can possibly be done.
Even at the best IL will be imposs BILE
to complete the task before the latter
part Of next week.
This year 81 separate objects are to
be provided for as against AZ last year.
The portion OF each countys distribu-
tion for each object for which tax
is levied must appear in the compute
ton This, it will be seen, requires 6l
different computations for each of the
SO counties, and the combined result
must balance with the aggregate state
tax levied. The task is a stupendous
one
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-09-27
The Hash House Trust,

Ann Arbor. Mich, Sept. 23.-H. c..
Prettyman of the Campus club" the
biggest of all the U. of NJ. eating
houses, has refused to go into the
"hash-house trust" This decision
will probably lead to the collapse of
the whole scheme, for with Prettyman
on the outside ready to serve all COM
ers there would be little show for the
other boarding houses.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-09-27
He Had Been There.

Mrs. Jumper was in bad humor.
Things had gone wrong with her. and
she was about to give Mr.. Jumper a
piece OF her mind when she saw the
sky darkening and, looking out of the
window, said:
There's a storm coming"
Mr.. Jumper scratched his head then
pertinently inquired:
Inside or outY-Chicago Record
Herald.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-09-27
Bit the Conductors Ear.

Battle Creek, Mich. Sept 23.-An
interurban conductor is minus most Of
his ear as the result of a row with
Burt Fenton, Isaac Wellman and
Hiram Schuyler. A disagreement over
change caused the encounter One of
the men took a bite from tne conduc-
tors ear and but little of that member
Is left The men were arrested.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-09-27
HiT!sdaIe Man Found GUILTY.

Hillsdale. Mich, Sept. 23.-George
Swaney was convicted of forgery in
the circuit court here. The case was
taken up Thursday morning. Swaney
forged the name of William Ritche y
to a mortgage and obtained $1,000
from Abel Walcott of this city.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-09-27
Board Of Health and SMALLPOX.

Saginaw Mich, Sept 23.-The
board of health is taking action to pro-
vide for a possible smallpox outbreak
here this winter. The hospital of de
tention will be improved and put in
shape to receive patients and protect
them against severe weather, as it has
been heretofore unfit. There is no
especial fear of an epidemic.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-09-27
Wanted In Durand.

Durand, Mich, Sept 23-Fred Ham
ilton, wanted here on the charge OF
forgery, was arrested in Minnesota
yesterday, and Sheriff Gerow has gone
after him. NJ. V. Russell, a prominent
citizen here, is pushing the case.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-09-27
DanieIs's New Trial,

cult court is now grinding on the muir
der trial of Frank Daniels, charged
with killing Ira Luger with a stove
shaker after a row in a saloon last
April Daniels was tried last May
when the jury disagreed.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-09-27
Fell Four Stories and Will Recover

Owosso, Mich, Sept. 23.-Harry
Burke, who fell four stories down an
elevator shaft by the breaking of a
cable, will recover. Strangely enough
not a bone was broken, although
Burke sustained severe bruises.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-09-27
Indian School Appointment.

Washington, Sept. 23.-Miss Nora
Richards Of Mount Pleasant, Mich,
has been appointed baker in the In
dian school at Carson, New, and Miss
Diantha ID. Muth OF Hastings, Neb,
has been appointed assistant cook at
the Mt. Pleasant school, Mich.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-09-27
Confidence in the President.

Dubuque. Ia, Sept. Ex-senator AL
iison last night addressed large au-
dience from the pulpit of ST. Luke's
M. f. church, on William Mckinley
a statesman. In closing, he expressed
faith in the intelligence, integrity,
patriotism and wisdom of President
Roosevelt
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-09-27
Judae Wood is peacl.

Birmingham, Ala, Sept. ga
cablegram from London announces
the death of Judge Pleasant G.. Wood
Of Alabama, delegate TO the ecumeni-
cal conference. Judge Wood was elect
ed to attend the conference In place Of
the late Coz. w. G.. Sanford.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-09-27

Coldwater, Mich, Sept. 23.-Ex-Gov.
c. G.. Luce's physicians report some
improvement in his condition. He has
taken nourishment and his mind is
now clear He is resting fairly well
with prospect of further improvement.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-09-27
CrneItu To N wife.

"They say her husband treats her
worse than ever"
"What has he done nOwT
"Why, the other day. instead of Civ
ing her the money to pay her bills, he
paid them himself."-Life.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-09-27
Suburban Light Luggage.

Suburbanite (excitedly)-My pocket
has been picked!
Conductor-Are you sure?
Eyes, | had n lawn mower when l
started from the city."-Detroit Jour-
nal
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-09-27
His Preference.

Oldham-Are you going to the lecture
tonight on THE Girl of Today
Younger-Guess not. The girl of to-
night is more attractive. - Chicago
News.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-09-27
Will Lose His Siuht.

Owosso Mich, Sept. 23.-Samuel
Willoughby, a farmer living west Of
the city, was tying a corn shock when
a stalk entered his eye, decorating the
eye ball to such an extent that he will
lose his sight.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-09-27
Her Little scheme.

81 hear that Miss Oldtime refused
Skinner and now Is encouraging him
again."
"Yes; he was her first offer."-Wash-
ington Star.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-09-27

East Tawas, Mich, Sept 23.-The
second trial OF Oscar Mcdonald.
charged with poisoning a well, result
ed In an acQuittal. --------------.-
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-09-27
Frau Berger'S Story.

S(0I1OU look very happy this att
ernoon, Frau Berger!"
==sl "Why not" she an
ZzEzj swered. "My man Is CON-
Evening journal., 1901-03-22
INSANE PARENTS
KILL CHILDREN
Mother Murders Six and A.
temptS Own Life
MOODY FATHER USES AXE
With Which to End the Lives Of Ills
lille Girl and Two
Boys

Coldbrook, Mass. March 22.-fIrs.
Lizzie Naramore, while In fit OF In
sanity, yesterday afternoon killed her
six children at her home, a farm
house half a mile from this village, and
then tried to take her own life. The
children ranged from 10 years to a
babe OF 10 months. and their lives
were taken by the mother with an ak
and club She laid the blood drench-
ed bodies en- the beds, two en- ono bed
and the other four on a bed In another
room, and then attempted TO lake her
own life by cutting her throat with a
razor When discovered she was in the
bed on which the bodies OF the four
children We're lying. 1t is believed she
will die.
Frank Naramoro, the husband and
father, left his home at the usual hour
IN the morning to go TO his work st a
sawmill. and az that time his wife did
not attract his attention by acting
strangely.
IL Is supposed tho crime YVES commit
ted shortly after noon. the discovery
being made by George Thrasher. an
employe of a grocery store, who visit
ed the Naramore house for the purpose
of delivering groceries. He was un-
able to get In the house by the door
and he looked In a window and noticed
blood on the floor, while Mrs. Nara
more was lying on q he'd He was
surprised also In the absence OF the
children. whom he was accustomed 10
see playing in or about the house. lie
returned to this village and told OF
what he had seen.
A party was made up and a hasty
visit was made 10 the Naramore house.
an entrance was effected without de-
lay and tho mutilatod bodies of the
six children in two beds were found
Mrs. Narlmoro WIS alive. but was very
weak from loss Oh blood. She was re-
moved TO the village hotel.
During the evening number Of
neighhors of the family saw and talk
ed with Mrs Naramore and TO them
she told how she killed her six chill
dren.
At the time the party OF villagers
found Mrs Naramore she was asked
how she did the deed. and she said
that she took the lives in four dit
ferent rooms. and as fast as she killed
one child the body was placed IN a bed.
The children were three boys and
three girls. Ethel. 10 years of age. tho
oldest, while the ages of Walter.
Charlie. Chester. Bessie and Lena
ranged from 8 years to 10 months.
Lena being the baby.
Mrs. Naramore told her most inti-
mate friends that she first killed Ethel,
AID then followed with the five others.
each time taking the next eldest. SHE
appnarndl rational and displayed signs
of sorrow for the.deed she had commit
ted, although she is unable to give amy
reason for killing the children.
When Mr.. Naarm0re reached the
house he was prostrnted with grief by
the loss of his family.
Each of the. children had evidently
received several blows. as. their heads
were. terribly bruised and blood w4l
scaaefed IN all directions.
Evening journal., 1901-03-22
SAY KEEPERS
DRANK WHINKRY
Trustees Of State Hospital
Dismiss Attendants for
That Cause

Because five male attendants OF the
Delaware State Hospital for the In
sane at Farnhurst, insisted on being
intemperate, they were dismissed from
the employ of the State to-day. The
men were inveterate drinkers Of whis-
key, il is said.
The Wholesale dismissal of attend
ants has created a sensation. The men
are John Aiken. Harry Derrickson
William Alexander, Isaiah White, col
.ored. and William Aiken.
DR.. Hancker superintendent of the
institution, explained that the men had
returned to the institution last night
under the influence of liquor. Instead
.of retiring at 10 o'clock, as the rules
.of the institution provide. they re-
mained about the building until
o clock, spending the time in reveiry.
When Dr. Hancker was apprised OF
the conduct Of the men he ordered
them to their rooms and dismissed
them from the States employ as soon
Jas they left their rooms this morning
DR., JChn II. Hammond. assistant to
DR.. Hancker at the institution, has
been temT- T-rarily relieved of his du-
ties for several days because Of failing
health.
Evening journal., 1901-03-22
COURT ADJOURNED
BY SMALLPOX
Outbreak Of MsIady in Sussex
I0tCriereS With Super
iOr Court

Chief Justice Charles B. Lore an
Inounced to-day that the Spring session
Of the Superior Court of Sussex
county, which, under the law. convenes
in Georgetown on the first Monday in
April, will be adjourned on that day to
August 8. This is due to the preva-
lence of smallpox in Sussex county, it
being deemed unwise by the court to
call an assemblage Of the people in
that district until there is no further
danger of spreading the contaglon.
Dispatches from various points down
the State report that every precaution
is being taken to prevent a spread Of
the malady. Most of the towns have
picket guards on duty, who prevent
persons from the infected districts
from entering. Besides the three new
cases in Seaford three are reported
from Concord and two new ones in
Bethel. The mail carrier between
that place and laurel was not per-
m.tted to enter the latter town yester-
day. and was notified to keep away I'M
til the disease is stamped out.
John s. Barnett drove to George
town to consult a lawyer on important
business. At the outskirts Of the town
he was met by an armed sentinel and
ordered back Mr. Barnett protested,
but in vain. His thirty-two mile drive
was fruitless.
j. l.. Trice. of Seaford, three weeks
ago opened a large store in Laurel.
Last week he was notified TO remain in
SeafOrd until the town had been
cleansed of smallpox.
Levin S. Lowe a prominent business
man OF Laurel. was to be married to
Mrs Mary Williams, OF Bethel, in
three weeks. On learning OF the en-
barge against Bethel he drove TO the
stricken town last night and was mar
ried He took his bride home with
him.
Evening journal., 1901-03-22
CALMLY MASHED Ills BANDS I
AFTER KILLING Ills CHILDREN


Clinton, Me, March 22.-Jacob Dear
born Mari. a farmer living eight miles
from this village, killed his three chil-,
dren-Alice NJ. aged l3; Elwin. aged
3, and Helen, aged with an 10
shortly after the family had ristn
from the dinner table yesterday M
Marr had been despondent for some
time. but his actions we're not SUCH AZ
20 make his wife believe that he han
any serious trouble to brood over. The
eldest daughter was washing the disk
es az the sink when her father went by
her to the shed and got an ax he
came back into the kitchen and struck
the girl a single blow on the head,
killing her. Mrs Marr saw this and
ran screaming TO the house of her hus-
bands father Samuel Marr. The hus-
band. apparently, walked upstairs to
where the younger children were play
ing and dealt each a single blow with
the ak handle. killing them both. When
Mr.. MARI Sr, came the younger Marr
was washing his bloody haads al the
sink He was asked why he had done
the deed and he said: II don't know"
Later in the day he was placed under
arrest and taken to Waterville.