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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-06-19
FERRY BOAT DISASTER.

New York, June 14-The wooden
side wheeler North6eld which has been
in the service of the Staten Island
Ferry Company for the past 80 years,
was rammed tonight by the steel hull
ed propeller Manchchunk, used as a
ferryboat by the. Central railroad Of
New jersey. The collision occurred
Just off the Staten Island ferry slip at
the foot Of Whitehall street and in less
than ten minutes after the Northfeld,
which was crowded with passengers,
sank at the outer end Of the Spanish
Line pier in the East river. The
Mauchchunk, which was badly dam
aged, landed the two dozen passen-
gers who were aboard of her. Over a
hundred of the passengers of the sunk
en- Mortified were dragged out Of the
water by people along shore and crews
of the fleet Of river tugs which promptly
responded to the ferry boats call for
help. A few of the Northfeld's pas
sengers were hurt in the accident and
the police believe that some lives were
lost. Capt. Daniel Gully of the tug
boat Mutual, who saw the ferryboats
crash together, says that Immediately
after the collision between 25 and 80 of
the passengers leaped into the water
and that many of those perished.
Capt. Gully also declares that he is
sure over a hundred of the Northfeld's
passengers were drowned. The cap
tains of other tugboats who were early
on the scene, however, are inclined to
think that the disaster was not so Sc
rious as regards loss of life. Thus far
no dead bodies have been recoverep.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-06-19

Sylvania. Ga, June 14.-Five bodies
dangling upon the same gallows, five
souls launched into eternity at the
same moment, marked the triumph Of
the majesty of the law and the end of
what is believed to have been an or
ganized gang of murderers, here to-
day The victims of the legal tragedy
were Arnold Augustus. Andrew Davis,
Richards Sanders, William Hudson
and Sam Baldwin, all negroes The
victims of their crime were Consta
bic Mears and Fillmore Harrington,
whom they ambushed and shot to
death. and Capt Wade, whom they
seriously wounded in the shooting that
killed the two first men nearly a year
ago. On at least two occasions efforts
were made to lynch the murderers. but
by the prompt action of the officers Of
the law they were frustrated. On one
of these occasions the governor found
it necessary to order out three compa-
nies of the State militia.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-06-19
Honey for Profit.

Wadesboro, n. c., is interested in
an industry conducted there by Miss
Annie knight. a correspondent of
the Charlotte Observer from that
town says that she is earning more
than 5000 year from a honey-comb-
ing plant which cost 500. He writes
that part of the honey is shipped in
the comb, the square blocks of comb
honey being packed in neatly made
wood frames. She extracts honey and
sells it in bottles and buckets, and is
now preparing to experiment in put
ting up some of the very best extract
for sale in drug stores for the use of
invalids.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-06-19
NO THIRD Term FOR HIM.
President Mckinley Says He
Would Not Accept Nomination.

Washington, June 11.-President
Mckinley today announces that he
would not accept nomination for
third term, in the following state
menJ:
81 regret that the suggestion of q
third term has been made. l doubt
whether I am called upon to give it
notice. But there are now questions
of the gravesG importance before the
administration and the country, and
their just consideration should not be
prejudiced in the public mind by even
the suspicion of the thought of third
term. In view of the reiteration Of
the suggestion of it, I will say now,
once for all, expressing long settled
conviction, that not only am not and
will not be a candidate for third
term, but would not accept a nomina-
tion for it if it were rendered me.
"My only ambition is to serve
throughout my second term to the ac-
ceptance Of my countrymen, whose
generous confidence so deeply appre-
ciate, and then with them do my duty
in the ranks of private citizenship.
"William Mckinley
Executive Mansion, Washington,
June 10, 1901. -
President McKinley's official an
nouncement this morning, dlsposlng
of the third term idea suggested by
some of his admirers, created no great
surprise among his friends who have
known of his deep convictions on the
subject.
When Senator Depew's suggestion
10 days ago that the president should
be reelected for third term began to
be seriously discussed and whenever
any of the presidents friends felt
called upon to endorse the idea the
president decided that the public
mind should be Instantly cleared OF
even the suspicion that he was seek
ing to break down the precedents of
the past by becoming a candidate for
another term. He broached the sub
Jet to Secretary Long late yesterday
afternoon. He told him that he be-
l1eved that an announcement at the
very inception of the discussion would
be wise and last night officially In
formed the members Of the cabinet
who had been Informally called to-
eether of his decision. It met with
hearty approval. There was unani-
nous concurrence in the belief that
discussion Of third term would not
only place the president in a false
light before the country if allowed to
60 on, but would arouse antagonism
and greatly embarass the administra-
tion in the solution of the great ques-
tions before it. The brief announce
ment which the president had pre-
pared was given out by Secretary Cor
telyou at noon tonday.
After the cabinet meeting today one
of the members said they were unani-
nous in their approval of the presi-
dents pronunciamento regarding the
third term. The member pointed out
that if the president had allowed the
discussion to proceed for any length OF
time, Notwithstanding the fact that he
has never entertained even the most
remote idea of being candidate for a
third term, an announcement similar
to that made today would have been
subject to. the misconstruction that
he had been forced by public opinion
to give up an ambition which he had
never had.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-06-19
HORRIBLE BOSTON TRAGEDY.
Jealous Husband Kills His Wife, Cuts
Off Her Head
Packs the Remains in a Trunk and
Ships it to Chelsford.

Boston, Mass, June 13.-The mys-
terry concerning the disappearance
from this city of Margaret Blondin,
wife of J. W. Blondin, remains unsolv-
ed. Her headless body was found
near Chelmsford and identified by her
sister. The head was hidden nearby:
The theory has been that the husband
committed the murder in fit of jeal-
ousy. Today it was intimated by the
police that the crime was committed
in the Green street house here, where
the couple boarded, and that the Won
ans remains were sent away IN a
trunk. This theory was given weight
by an interview between the police
inspectorsl and Mrs. Mary Hanni gan,
the landlady, latter saying that on
Saturday, April 81, the day of Mrs.
Blondin's disappearance, she was sit
ting in the front hall just before 4
O'Clock, when Mrs. Blondin came in
and asked what time it was. On being
told she exclaimed: my husband
will kill me- and ran upstairs to
her room. The husband Immediately
entered and demanded that Mrs. Han
nigan tell him how his wife spent the
day. Upon being told that she spent
the day quietly he rushed upstairs
as if in a furious temper, pushed the
room door open and closed it violent
IL. The landlady heard angry talk
and the fall of body. Ten minutes
later Blondin came out wearing his
best clothes. He locked the door, moi
only by the ordinary fastening, but
with paddock, which he had attach
ed that morning.
Mrs. Hannigan went upstairs, but
got no response from the room. She
thought that the woman was ashamed
to talk after what had taken place.
Blondin returned the following Tues
day. During the interval Mrs. Han
nigan tried to get word from Mrs.
| Blondin.
When Blondin returned he looked
haggard. He went to his room, re-
mained there an hour, and when he
left in a hurry he doubly locked the
door.
In half an hour he returned with an
express man, explaining to Mrs. Han
nigan that he had accepted a posi-
tion on Government boat in Canada
| and that he was going to Montreal.
"Where is your wife?" asked Mrs.
Hannigan.
Blondin muttered something which
the landlady could not catch.
In reply to numerous other queries
Mrs. Hannigan was given to under
stand that Mrs. Blondin was at the
| depot waiting for her husband.
II cannot understand what you have
kept her locked in her room so Ions
for continued Mrs. Hannigan. "Is
she going with you?' asked the wo
aYes. she is at the depot now," re
piled Blondin.
Around the trunks which the ex
press took away were heavy leather
bands.
Then Blondin left the house ane
the landlady did not see him again.
The police learn that trunk sim
| liar to the one described was shipped
to Chelmsford on the night of Apri
80.
Blondin disappeared week ago ane
is now believed to be near Montreal.
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Winthrop College Scholarship
AND ENTRANCE EXAMINATIONS

THE EXAMINATIONS for the
award of vacant scholarships in Win
throp College and for the admission Of
new students will be held at the conn
ty Court House on Friday, July 18th,
at 9 a. m.
Applicants must not be less than
fifteen years of age.
When scholarships are vacated after
July 18th, they will be awarded to
those making the highest average at
this examination.
The cost of attendance, including
board, furnished room, heat, light and
washing, is $500 per month.
For further information and cata-
logue address Pres. D. B. johnson,
Rock Hill, S. G. May %
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Liberal Philadelphia.

Philadelphia, June 14.-Mayor Ash
brige has signed the ordinance appro-
priating $4,000 for the purpose OF de
fraying the expense of the Philadelphia
exhibit at the South Carolina Inter
state and West Indian exposition to be
held in Charleston. S. c., next win
ter.
The mayor also signed resolution of
council that the old Liberty Bell be
sent to Charleston as part of Phlladel-
phia's display.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-06-19
ola Soldiers Experience.

m Austin civil war veteran. of Win
chester. Ind writes ;. VI W fe was sick a
long time in spite of good doctors treatment.
bu, was Who'll v cured oy pr Kings New Life
Pills. which worked wonders TOR her heal y
They always do Try ,h.m ooly 2ic VI } F
W DeLorme's drug store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-06-19
Depew Now Booming Hanna.

New York, June 13.-Referring to
the Cleveland Worlds boom Mark
Hanna for the next president, Senator
Depew said today Hanna for presi-
dent? Grand, good fellow: none better
in the world: patriotic citizen: noble
specimen of American manhood and
craftsmanship: warm friend of mine I:
has the good will of the whole COM
munity: friend of the party and friend
of the people at large.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-06-19

West Palm Beach, Fla. June l3.-
Henry NJ. Flagler the millionaire, has
applied for divorce, under the recent
Florida law. which makes insanity a
ground for action. Mrs. Flagler has
been insane for long time.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-06-19

been driven out OF London for low
intrigue and expelled from Paris as a
suspicious person-rode on the crest of
the wave. He was for the moment
the most powerful figure in Europe
He had more than regal power. Kings
paid court to him, and the proudest
aristocracv in Europe humbled itself
in his dust. In addition his prodigal
Iiberality made him the idol OF the
populace. France was ruled by a
wiIdcatter; his word was law.
But his success was shortllved. The
Mississippi company and its various
branches were beginning to topple.
It was inevitble, and the first de-
mand for payment on the shares
found an empty treasury. The tide
turned. Men began to sell shares and
buy land and houses. Violent edicts
could not stem the current, and all
at once the people began to demand
coin instead of paper. Public conf
dence was gone. and the immense
bubble of imitation pricked. Every
where was distress and financial ruin.
Coined money fed the realm, and
prices advanced enormously. Still the
shares and notes fell and fell until it
was almost impossible to give them
away. France was pauperlzed, and
Law became an object of popular ha-
tired. His enemies seized control Of
the government and tore out his sys-
tenn root and branch. and the country,
in sackcloth and ashes, repented Of its
folly.
Secretly, in the darkness of De-
cember night in 1720, Law stole away
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1901-08-23
DAN WEBB ARRESTED.
Negro Who Assaulted
Mrs. Hawkins.

Dan Webb, the negro who, it is beIiev-
ed assaulted Mrs. Hawkins, last week.
at Jordan, tins county, a report of
which was published IN last weeks Cou
rier, was arrested Wednesday, at Jor-
dan On Tuesday night the house of
Mr.. Alec Huddleston, who lives ON
Arch Brevard's place, was broken open
and robbed of some clothing and other
articles. Suspicion pointed to Dan
Webb and when arrested the missing
clothing was found in his possession and
also some jewelry belonging to Mr.. j.
Mccall. The citizens telephoned to
Deputy Sheriff Geo. Carpenter, who
at once proceeded to Jordan and tool
possession of the prisoner. All the cir
cumstances make it appear that he was
the person who assaulted Mrs. Hawk.
ms.
The pistol which was taken from Mrs.
Hawkins in the assault was found in
Webb's possession. When confronted
with these facts ne made a full con-
fession OF the whole affair.
He is now in the county jail.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1901-08-23
LOCAL BREVITIES,
OF INTEREST TO ALL.

Miss Ida Shupbach visited in Union
City. last week.
Mrs. Julia Pelham, of Fulton, is Wis
ing in Hickman.
Miss lvey Cheek. of Fulton, Is visit
ing Hickman friends this week
Gov. Beckham and wife were blessed
Aug. 10. 6 a. IN, with little girl.
The Steamer City of Goleonda, was
sunk. near Paducah, Monday, and II
people drowned.
Miss Lucy Burrus, OF State Lire, KY,
was the guest of Misses Cora and Laura
Brown. last week.
Chas. Saunders and Dave Maddox
lett Monday night TO attend the State
college, Lexington.
w. G. Johnson, Ferd Berendes and
Jno. Bryant. left Monday night for an
excursion trip to Chicago.
Mr.. and Mrs. JEFF Alexander. of PIT
Pleasant, Mo-, spent Tuesday visiting
DIR. and Mrs. A. A. Faris.
DR.. Dabney will preach at the Chris
tan church Sunday. A full attendance
OF the members is requested
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1901-08-23
EARLY FALL STYLES.
LADIES' FINE SHOES
THE SHOE STORE.
RICE 81 NAYLOR

n free rural route delivery Inspector
mas been detailed by the Post-ofIiee De.
partment to inspect the several routes
petitioncd for from Hickman. The in
spection Is 10 be made between Sent
and Oct. l. The condition of the roads
has controlling influence in establish
ing these free delivery routes. and the
farmers and people who want their let !.
tiers and papers delivered to them free
daily, had best prod the road oyerseers
up to putting the roads in good condi.
ton.
The great gold robbery in San Fran
cisco was a shortlived mystery. Out
there, it appears, detectives actually de-
tect. The tunnelling and carrying off
over S250,000 in bullion was the work of
one man. He was arrested on suspi.
cion. Strong circumstantiaI evidence
of his guilt was accumulated, He has
confessed and pointed out the place
where the gold was buried near the
smelling works and it has been recoy-
cred.
We are agents for the best Laundry
IN Western Kentucky. Will save Won
25 per cent. on Collars and Cuffs.
Shoe Store RICE * NAYLOR
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Teachers Institute.

The Teachers County Institute of
Fulton County in its 81 annual session,
passed the following resolutions Be it
resolved,
First, That we extend our thanks to
the Board of Education of Hickman
College for the use of their comfortable
building during the past week.
Second, That we are grateful to the
citizens of the city for the many courte-
sizes that Lave been shown us.
Third, We extend our hearty thanks
TO those who so kindly assisted in the
evening sessions in music and lectures.
Fourth, We wish to thank Prof.
McDougle for his invaluable work.
which has been So inspiring and gwen
with such sincere earnestness
Fifth. We heartily endorse the &C
ton of the Committee on Text Books
for their judicious selection of the books
IS be used in the county.
Sixth, That we as body wish to
thank Supt. Wilson. our retiring leader
for his zeal and untiring energy in the
upbuilding of the educational interest
in our county.
Mrs. MARY BARBER.
EMMA LEE DEUPREE, Con-
LoULA G. RAMAGE,
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1901-08-23
FULTON COUNTY TEACHERS.

Fulton. c. Cheek, +. L. Dupree,
Irene Cason. Lila Bell Hattie Collins,
Mamie Brown, Pearl McGehee, Gussie
Nichols.
Taylor-Sue Ramer.
Palestine-J. G. Ward.
Brown
Liberty-E w. Roach.
Edmonston -Lupy Hargrove.
Rush Creek-H. III. Hall.
Cayce-W. @. Underwood.
Rural Academy-C. L. Padgitt.
Simmons-Nettie Stair.
Montgomery. Pat Wilson.
Hazel Dell-Ogie Leet.
Walnut Grove-A. L. Scott.
Fairview-H. M. McMullen.
Hlckman-S. A Link, Annie Sherron
Loula Ramage, Nellie Helm. Annie
Outten, Dora Smith, May McDearmou
Watson-Ida Wheeler.
Sassafras Rldge-Pearl Wiseman.
Madrid Bend-Allen Rankin.
McFadden-Ed Nugent.
Lodgton-J. r. Sans.
Woodlawn-Mrs. Barber.
Sycamore-L. Fletcher.
Clark-Jas. Townsend.
Stubbs-Miss Bone.
Graves Wiseman.
Island No. 6-Mrs. Journey.
New Hope-Liilis Bushart.
Rock Spring-Berdie Saunders.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1901-08-23

Chas. w Mcdaniel, is at Fort Riley,
Ark, 9th Battery Field Artillery. and
orders the Courier sent to him.
Cali aud see the New Embroideries.
Excellent values at SHAWS.
The Dickson Normal College with
Wade 81 Loggins, Principals, assisted
by strong faculty, will open a new
term on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 1901, and
continue TO be the cheapest and one of
the best schools in the State. Send for
catalogue,
One of the men bitten by a mosquito
which had previously bitten a yellow
fever patient died of the fever which
developed. This may put an end to the
tests made in Cuba. The second per
SON bitten is in a serious condition from
yellow fever.
FOR SALE Wagon and Mules.
s-23-2t c. WERNER.
King Edward is at Homburg, and the
cable hastens TO inform US that his hah.
its are as unconventional as when he
was Prince of Wales. ''He walks to
the Elizabeth spring and drinks a mea-
sure of water" How did we manage To
live before we had cable?
Mrs. Kate Luten and little son. Clint
Randle Luten, after visiting in Hick-
man, have returned home They called
on the Courier, Ds:t Master Clint was IN
such glee, making faces and grim
aces that we Imagined him trying 10
make law speech before the Court
thus reyiving old and dear memories.
Call and see the New Embroideries
Excellent values at SHAWS.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1901-08-23
Six Indiana Girls Commit Os-
culary Assaultard Battery.
Their Victim a Lady Like
Youns Music Teacher,
Who Boosted of
Virgin Lips.

Evansville, Ind, Aug. 20.
Six of the best known
young women of Taswell
Ind, laid Violent hands up
on Robert Foss in the main
street of the town and kissed
him until he cried for mer-
cy. Soon afterwards the
girls were arrested at the in
stance of the victim and held
for trial OH the charge of as
sault and battery.
Foss's discontinue was
brought about by a boast
which he made at several Sc
cial gatherings recently, that
he had never been kissed by
a woman. He of the erst-
while virgin lips is a music
teacher, about 30 wears old.
The manner in which he
claimed the distinction of
Tended his hearers and arous-
ed the feminine pride of the
six bellies who who were the
principals in yesterdays es-
capade. They decided to
waylay and hurl him from
his pedestal of chastity.
Their opportunity came
yesterday afternoon when
they encountered Foss in the
business p4r of the town at
a time Wien there wefe-a
considerable number of peo-
pie abroad, including some
of their friends who had
been let into the secret,
They made a concerted at
tack, and in spite of his
protestations, covered him
with kisses. Foss struggled
vainly to free himself, but
his tormentOrS We're merci-
less.
When he was finally lib
Grated, Foss with flaming
cheeks rushed to the justice
office and .swore out warrant,
against the con 5 pirators
The latter were easily cap.
tured and promptly gave
bond for their appearance.
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TENNESSEE RIVER BRIDGE.

One span of the Tennessee river
bridge, (the new steel bridge that is
being constructed) was washed down by
the drift and rising food in the Ten
nessee, and hence direct through trains
to Nashville discontinued The night
train from Hickman runs only 10 Nc
henzie' when the passengers are taken
on the L. Il n. via. Guthrie to Nashville
on about the same time and at the
same cost. The day train goes to Old :
posite Jacksonville where passengers
are transferred by boat to the regular
Nashville train, This interruption will
continue about two weeks.
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LYDIA SHELDON GoALDER

At rest LYDIA SHELDON GoALDER
Saturday morning August II, be.
tween the hours of nine and ten o'clock,
the Angel of Death bore from our midst
a fair sweet spirit, TO place it in the
Fathers home.
In life so brief, so over Swallowed by
disease, we cannot understand how her
many virtues and christian graces could
have so matured. But those who knew
her best, knew her, honest in her opin.
ions. high in her aspirations, faithful to
her convictions, true to her promises
to her friends ever loyal and above all
a loving devoted sister. There seems
nothing left :now, but to turn silently
back to ones WORK in life, TO put hel
dear memory away in the heart, and tC
leave her alone with the angels, Arch
angels and all the company of Heaven.
A choice, brave spirit among them anC
humble, too, as little child, for sh,
49, ff< ts3f n -
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THE NEW AIR-SHIP.

Probably the most remarkable scien-
tific event of the past month is the
trial of the new airship invented by NJ.
Santos Dumont, young Brazilian now
in Paris. He succeeded in driving his
air ship ten miles in forty one minutes,
and proved during the trial that he had
the ship perfectly under his control and
could guide it and steer in any direction
at will.
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OF 400 school teachers recruited from
all parts of the country for service in
the Philippines and who had never met
before boarding the transport, sixty sue,
cumbed TO the wiles of Cupid in the first
few days ont. and at Honolulu one
clergyman OBLIGATED at thirty marriage
ceremonies.
The Holly chieftain., 1901-02-01
COMING.

To Holly, February l3. IA. 10. 18th,
kalman c. Sapero, d. D.-The we'll
known occulist, is known to very
good citizens Of this yiciritv and
throughout the state, and his Eeputa.
tion for being successful specialist in
the treatment OF the eye, nose and
throat. through the entire state has
never been questioned. The Doctor
stands ready to refund any one their
money if he has not given perfect
satisfaction. Call early II you desire
best attention. Bring your children
before sending them to school. Their
eyes ought to be examined scientific
ally. Examination for glasses free.
At the Holly hotel.