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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-08-20

The French are either too polite or
too thrifty to interrupt public speak
er with bricks or ancient eggs, cab
bages or other missiles, but when they
want to huster him a professional
barker" is employed, a fellow who
can make kennel of dogs ashamed
of themselves. They pay this fellow,
turn him loose and give him the cue.
No orator could compete with that
barker. It is said there are half
dozen of those fellows in Paris who
make lots of money in election times.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-08-20
News From The Wires.

spartanburg, Aug. IA strange
white man was killed by an electric
ear last night. He was not identified.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-14
THE PRECIOUS METALS.
Over 1857 100000 Of Gold and Silver
Produced in 1901.

Washington Nov. 13.-GeorGe E. Rob
erts the director Of the mint. has COM
pIeted his report on the production of the
precious metals for the calendar year 1901.
The figures show that the total produc-
ton of gold was $263.34 100 and of silver
slJi 999. 100. OF gold the United States
produced SIS. 666 700: Mexico. SlG,2Si 500;
canada, $4 lbs 500; Africa, s9.oS95o; Aus
tralasia $40, $50. 200: Russia. so ,S509oo. And
the rest is distributed in smaller lots
between several countries.
The director estimates the total indus
trial consumption at about $SO.0W,0O0
worth. The rest has gone into coin or
it's equivalent.
Mr. Roberts estimates that of the new
gold the United States received the larS-
est amount. with an addition of $65,SO,oDo
to its stock of gold in 1901; Germany
comes next with $i1 100000 increase;
France a close third with $i0.,o0.GU; Aus
tria- Hungary fourth, with $2,WOWn. and
Great Britain fifth with ST,W0,W0 in
crease.
Russia on the other hand has suffered a
loss of 50. 100000.
The industrial consumption of silver
throughout the world is estimated in
round numbers at $51.00o,000. The silver
market was depressed throughout the
year. The highest quotation on the Lon
don market was 29fs pence, Jan. >, and the
lowest "A 1i-16 in December.
About 50 per cent. of the silver out
put of the United States is from silver
ore. the remainder being produced in con-
junction with lead and copper.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-14
RELIGIOUS CONFERENCES
BY Several Organizations Being Held
at Albany, N. Y.

Albany. N. Y. Nov. 13.-The general
missionary conference of the Methodist
Episcopal church began in tins city.
Wednesday. Nearly all of the bishops OF
the church and delegates from every con-
ference district are i'm attendance. An ad-
dress of welcome on behalf of the Meth
odists Of Albany was delivered by Rev
E. Il. Stevens, after which the work OF
organiza ton was proceeded with.
a protracted and spirited debate TOOK
place. Wednesday afternoon. over the
question as to whether or not the secre-
taries and assistant secretaries of the
various conferences should have the right
to speak or vote at sessions OF the con-
vention.
The report of the treasurer was read.
1T showed the cash receipts for the year
ending Oct. 81. 1902. to be sl345,297. The
receipts for the previous year were *l,-
%. 1S6.
At night a publis reception was ten
dered the delegates by the citlzchs Oh
Albany.
The annual meeting of the Federation
of Churches and Christian Workers was
continued here, today. Rev Frank Ma
son North. secretary of the Church EX-
tension Society of New York city. deliv-
cred an address on City Evangelization.
discussion on the topic followed. The
question of world wide federation OF
all denominations was said by Rev. Z. B.
Sanford. national field secretary. to be
one that should have the undivided at
tcntion of all Christian workers. Rev.
S. NJ. Dick of the Rhode Island Fedora
ton. spoke at length on the question of
Economy of Forces Through Fedora
ton"
The 3ith annual convention of the Epis-
copal diocese of Albany began here, to-
day. The chief feature was the annual
address of Bishop Deane. in which he
spoke at length on problems of interest
to the church. In making a plea for
closer relations between the various de-
nominations the bishop took occasion to
praise the work at Hamilton and Tuske-
gee.
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SPEEDING SOUTHWARK.
Crowds Greet President at Every Sta :
ton Where Stop Is Made.

Cincinnati, Nov. 13.-President Roose-
welt was speeding down through Ken
lucky, Wednesday, on his way to Smedes'
Miss, about 25 miles north of Nlcks-
burg, for four days bear hunt. The
place selected for the hunt is some
miles from the railroad and is in the
region which was formerly the favori,e
hunting ground of Gen. Wade lamp
ton, the famous leader OF the Cohicu-
crate Black Horse Cavalry. Inc Pres
ident does not anticipate the pleasure
of killing a bear so much as the pleas
IRE of a few days complete recreation
in the woods. He has had a hard anu
irvine, summer and fall and feels that
he has earned a holiday ana that priVl-
lege is what he Is after, whether he can
get a bear or not. Hunting bear WITH
horse and hounds will be new eX-
perience for him.
The Presidents trip across ONO,
Wednesday, was pleasant but unevent-
full Despite the fact that the itinerary
crowds were waiting at almost all the
stations, and there were plenty OF
cheers as the train swept by.
At Trimway, a small place west al
Dennison, the school children lined up
on either side of large American flag
and waved their handkerchiefs. The
president stepped on the rear platform
and waved his hat in response to the
demonstra tons of the little ones. AT
other places he showed himself and at
Dcnnison he made a few remarks to
the crowd. He said:
Il want to thank you very much for
coming here to greet me and to say
that appreciate it. | only wish that |
wasn't always afraid of some accident
happening to the small folk. You
know the problem of the little apples
in the middle of the barrel. The little
folk are just like that, always come III
the middle.
Il shall not try to make a speech to
YOU. / am going south to meet at
Memphis a man who has done distin-
ruished service-Gen. Luke Wright
in the Philippines, and | am going to
take four or five days holiday, first.
1T is Il great pleasure to come here
in your beautiful state; to have passed
through PENNSYLVANIA as | have. L
nave not merely the hope, but the be-
lief that our people, as a whole, VIII
50 handle themselves that the good
TIRES we are enjoying may be contin-
iIed; that we shall be careful not to
mar them by foolish action and at the
same time will have the forethought to
cut out any evil that hampers the de-
vclopment CT the good"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-14

I.unt & Brann closed their store in
this city. Wednesday at high noon,
and when the reporter called in the af-
ternoon they were busily engaged in
filing hugh packing cases preparatory
to their removal to the new store in
Augusta. HallowelI people unite in a
general expression of regret. They
have been in their present business i'm
the same location for 5 years; for IL
years prior, We're engaged in the
laundry business in the city. They ex-
pect to be in possession of their new
store about Nov. 20.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-14

A picture gallery that dates from the
stone age has been unearthed in a COW
ern near Eyzes. France. The pictures,
which are all of prehistoric animals.
were not only cut in the rock, as is
usually the case with such representa-
tons. but were painted in several col
ors. and give some evidence of artistic
skill. There are so pictures. of which
~ represent bisons of various kinds.
The pigments used. which are shades
OF red and brown. have been found, on
analysis by Moissan. the eminent
French chemist. to be ochres mixed
with minute fragments of transparent
silica.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-14

The installation of the officers Of Leb-
anon r. A. Chapter was held, Wcdnes-
day evening. The installation ceremo-
MES were conducted by Grand Scribe
of the Grand Chapter Jones. The Off
GERS were installed as follows: Ii. p,
Harry Larrabee: K, James F. Bagley;
S. DIR. Il. d. Ridlon; c. H., DR.. c. w.
Price: F. s., c. Arthur Cunningham;
II. A.. n. l.. Ludwig: NJ. of third ". G.
f. Barker: NJ. of second ", VIM. Pal
mer: NJ. of first ", G. d. Newell; senti-
me-. O. G. Andrews; stewards, +. S.
Newbert. c. A Day; chaplain, F. Y.
Barker: Sec, J. NJ. Larrabee; Treas,
p. Fl. Winslow. After the installation
eloquent speeches were made by Past
High Priests Turner and Landers and
by Grand Scribe Jones. Supper fol-
lowed and dancing was the feature of
the remainder of the evening. Music
was furnished for the occasion by Rad
cliffs orchestra.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-14
THE CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY.
Finances in Good Shape-Bishop Har-
kns Made a Trustee.

Washington, Nov 13.-The annual meet
ing of the board of trustees of the Catho-
lis University of America was held,
Wednesday, in the university.
the finances were reported to be i'll a
most satisfactory condition During the
year the receipts amounted to $l5S9l1 ard
the disbursements to $l55, los, leaving a
balance on hand of 1868 The gross in
dcbtcdness of the university is $l9S 500
and the net Indebtedness $13i, 00G9), or Sill,
80 less than last year.
Bishop Harkins of Providence, x. t.,
was elected a trustee to fill the vacancy
caused by the death of Archbishop Cor
rigan. The board elected the following;
officers: President. Cardinal Gibbons
vice president. Archbishop Williams; sec
rotary. Bishop Macs; treasurer, Thomas
&. Waggaman, Washington. ID. G.
The rector, Bishop COnaty. was ap-
pointed acting assistant treasurer. There
WAS no appointment to the vice rector
ship. The board voted to lease a site
on the university grounds for The erection
Of an apostolic mission house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-14

The University of Wisconsin has
come into possession of unique piece
Of metcoric iron. The date of the fall is
not known, but it was plowed up near
Algoma, Wis, in 1887, and until last
March remained in the hands Of the
farmer who discovered it. It is shaped
like shield, 10 inches long by 6 broad,
and an inch thick in the center. The
convex surface is smooth, while the
concave side is rough and encrusted
with oxide. 1t is believed that it
moved broadeidc through the air, the
convex surface in front. On this sur
face are strongly marked lines ra-
dating from a nearly fiat elliptical
boss in the center. The lines deepen
as they approach the periphery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-14
STRUCK SNAG IN AIR.
Peculiar Accident to Steamer City Of
Worcester at New York.

New York, Nov. 13.-As the Sound
steamer City of Worcester was coming
down the East river, Wednesday morn
ing, during a thick fog her after mast
caught in the wreckagc hanging from
the Williamsburg bridge. The slender
but supple pine shaft bent backward
until the gilt ball on its tip was forced
off, and then sprang forward with such
force as to wrench itself free of its
socket. 1t lcaped high into the air,
turned and fell to the deck of the
steamer small end first. The stee.
tipped point penetrated the dome deck,
the floor of the main saloon and the
ceiling of the main deck and buried
itself in a lot Of freight boxes on the
floor of the main deck. No person was
injured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-14
A man from Augusta. whose ]

A man from Augusta, whose name
WAS given as Booker, met with quite a
painful accident, Wednesday evening,
at the corner Of Bridge street and
Causeway. He came down on the car
arriving at AS and, alighting while the
car WAS in motion, slipped and in some
way his right foot was caught under
the wheels of the car, which passed
partly across his toes and left them in
badly iammed and bruised condition.
DR.. E. f. Lamb dressed the wound, and
it is thought will be able to save the
injured members. The man was taken
to Mr.. Bishops, on Summer street, and
will remain there until able go 20 his
home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-14
Funeral Of Late o. M. Blanchard.

The funeral of the late Oliver M.
Blanchard. which was held, Wednesday
afternoon. from his late home on River
avenue. was a large one, attended by
large gathering of the representative
business and professional men of the
city as well as relatives and friends
The services. conducted by Rev. Olaf
Tandberg. pastor of the Universaiist
church, with the assistance of Rev.
Robert w. Plant, rector of Christ
church. were eloquent and impressive.
and the flowers were in great abuan-
dance and very beautiful. Hon. Weston
Lewis. Augustus w. McCausland. Hen
ry T.. Merriam and George N. Johnson
served as bearers, and the interment
was made in Oak Grove cemetery. The
funeral was in charge of VIM. G..
Preble.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-14
NEW MAJOR GENERALS.
Wade, Sumner and Wood to Be Pro-
NOTED from Brigadiers.


Washington, Nov. 13.-The state for the
promotion to major generals to fill vacan-
cieS caused by rctirements which will
take place next year, has been arranged
There will he three vacancies, General
Hughes retiring, April H. General Davis
July 26, and General Miles, Aug. s. The
latter is lieutenant general and will he
succeeded by Major General Young. The
hTiSadicrs to be promoted to lie major
generals are James f. Wade, Samuel a.
Sumner and Leonard Wood. These men
are now the three ranking brigadier gen
erals in the order named.
General Wade has been brigadier
general since May. 1897. and has seen
many men advanced to the higher grade
while he has remained stationary. 1t is
presumed that he will succeed General
Davis in command of the Philippines
when the latter rctires, next July. 1t is
eXpectcd that Col. III. .. Hasbrouck Of
the artillery. will be made a brigadier
general and retired. and that Colonel +.
Moore of the cavalry, will be selected
for Il longer service.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-14
TROUBLE IN MOROCCO.
Spanish Gunboat Sent to Tetuan-
Fears for Missionaries.

Gibraltar, Nov. Blowing to the
fact that serious disturbances have
broken out at Tetuan, Morocco,
Spanish mail steamer has been dis
patched from Ceuta to embark the Eu
ropean residents of Tetuan.
There has been considerable politi-
cal unrest in Morocco recently, as well
as fears Of a general rebellinon and an
attempt to restore Mu!ai MOhemad,
the Sultan's brother. as Sultan.
The troubles in Morocco were ac-
companied by considerable recru-
Gescence of anti-foreign feeling and
fears have been expressed for the
safety of American missionaries at
Mekinez. An English missionary was
recently murdered at Fee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-14
MINISTER HUNTER RESIGNS.
Has All He Wants Of Life In Central
America.

Washington, Nov. 13.-W. Godfrey
Hunter has rendered his resignation as
United States minister to Guatemala
and the President has accepted the
resignation and has selected Leslie
Coombs, at present United States PEN
sion agent at Louisville. to succeed DR..
Hunter as minister at Guatemala city.
DIR. Hunter also is minister to Hon
dulas and Mr.. Coombs will likewise as
slInc that post.
DR.. Hunter has had a stormy career
in Central America ever since he went
there in 1897. 1t is assumed that he
has ut last become tired of the struS-
gle. for it has been known that for
som. time that he contemplated resign
ing. The place pays $4,000 year.
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A SUSPECT ARRESTED.
Negro Taken in New York-Answers
Description of Wanted Man.

New York. Nov. ia negro about
20 years of age, giving the name oil
Thomas Jenkins, was arrested here,
Wednesday. after snatchlng a pocket
book from a woman in the street.
The police say that he TALES with
the description given out by the Bos-
ton police of a negro said to have been
seen in the vicinity of the places
where Miss McPhee and Miss Morton
were murdered.
Jenkins is a tall, well built man with
small head, small, stccly piercing eyes.
small ears and very black face. He
has "A scar which begins at a point Il
little below the right corner of the
mouth and extends downward to the
chin. running a little under it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-14
National Home Temperance Union.

The regular meeting Of the society
was held, Tuesday evening. in due
form. Mrs. Lizzie Towle. president, in
the chair. There was a very large
attendance. including many friends
from the outside, who show a deep
interest in the Unions progress; good
singing, and remarks by those present.
In its president, Mrs. Towle, the Union
has a sympathetic worker in behalf
of the members of the Home; one who
is striving to elevate them in good
cause.
The society extends its heartfelt
greetings to the ladies OF the w. c.
Il. u. of Augusta, for the interest they
show and have shown for it's better
welfare. May the good work go on,
and a hearty welcome be given to all
to come in. thereby giving an impetu-
Gus to carry on the good work. Miss
Butner kindly presided at the organ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-14
THREE VESSELS LOST.
Wrecked on New FoundIand-AlI the
Crews Saved.

st. Johns, N. f.. Nov. 13.-Thc schoon-
or Tasso. laden with fish, sank, Tuesday
night. in Trinity bay. Her crew of nine
men were rescued at great risk by the
crew of the schooner Nellie. The Tasso
was bound for st. Johns.
The schooner St. Francis. from Labra
dor, has been burned at sea. Her crew
of seven men escaped in the boats.
Tho schooner harvest has been wrecked
on the island of Quirpo at the entrance
Of Belle Isle strait Her crew of seven
men were saved by the coast folk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-14
FOOT PADS SENTENCED.
Two of Them Given Severe Punish
ment at Boston.

Boston. Nov. 1.-Two foot pads who
had held up and robbed in the streets
Of Boston after nightfall. were before
Judge Bond in the superior court
Wednesday, and both received heavy
sentences. VIM. Lewis received not less
than seven nor more than 10 years and
George Hayes, Il negro, who belongs in
New York and has a prison record, re-
ceived not less than 10 nor more than
l. NcarS.
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The President at Louisville.

Louisville, Ky. Nov. 12.-The Presi-
dents train reached here at go o'clock
tonight, over the Louisville & Nashville.
and although stop of only 10 minutes
was made, the President was accorded
hearty welcome. The President did not
make an extended speech, but expressed
his thanks for the enthusiastic reception
The train left over the Illinois Central
for MeEphis. The change in the trains
schedule was made after leaving Cincin-
natl for the purpose of making faster
m
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-14
BOXERS ARE ACTIVE.
Revolt in kwangsi, Said to Have Been
QucIlcd, Breaks Out Again.

Victoria. f. G.. Nov. 13.-Mail advice
from South China report a recrudescencc
of the rebellion in NwangS. said some
time ago to have been suppressed. Large
numbers of the Kotishu a new secret So
cicty which is both anti-foreign and anti
dynastic, have joined the rebel move
ment.
progresses. The Boxers have pIundercd
all the villages between SEE Chuan and
theng tn. and in one place masSacred
100 Catholic converts. on Gee l. two
parties of Boxers entered Chcng TIL, but
the prompt arrival of the garrison re-
suited in the Boxers being driven from
the city with heavy loss, and II. including
a woman looked upon as a prophecies,
were captured and beheaded in front Of
one of the yamens.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-14

One Hallowell coal dealer does not
give credence 10 the published reports
regarding the arrival of Pennsylvania
anthracite coal in Boston and Port
land. 1t is undoubtedly true that large
quantities of Welsh anthracite are con-
stantly arriving. He AYERS that a good
portion of the present output of the
mines is going to the Lake regions,
where the supply was nearly if not
quite exhausted. This dealer has been
promised a cargo before the river is
closed to navigation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-14

a party consisting of Maurice Royal.
r. w. Dill Benz. Dill and Chas. Doug
lass. returned, Wednesday, from a
hunting trip in the northern part of the
State. and brought with them six deer.
a porcupine, fox, large owl and 9TH
er smaller game.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-14

The recent cold weather has necessi-
tated the burning of coal i'm the city
schools in place of wood. Excepting
the High school, where soft coal will be
used there is three-ton supply of
hard coal for each. Soft coal has given
good satisfaction mt the High school
and will undoubtedly be given a trial
i'm the other schools as soon as the
present supply is exhausted.
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WINTHROP.
Mrs. EvcIine M. lonqfellow.

Mrs. Eveline NJ. Longfellow, for
many years a resident of Winthrop,
died at the home of her son, Henry
II. Longfellow, in Brookline. Mass,
Tuesday evening. Mrs. Longfellow was
the wife of the late Hon. Geo. A.
Longfellow. She had been i'll for sew
eraI months and her death had been
looked for for some time. The funeral
will be held in the NJ. T.. church here,
next Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-14

thor of up in Maine" and other
works. will read some of his poems
Music will be furnished by the cele-
brated violinist, Frank L. Holding OF
Lewiston, and the Ariel Quartet OF
WinthroD
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-14

The decision of the directors of the
theater at Halle, in Germany, to dis
tinSuiSh by means of red and white
advertising posters between plays that
are fit for young persons to witness
and those that are not is causing some
amusement.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-14
COUNT OF FLANDERS
Said to Have Abdicated in Favor Of
Son, Prince Albert.

Brussels. Nov. BIN an inspired note
the Etolie Beige, Wednesday. says the
Court of Flanders brother of King Leopold
has abdicated his claim to the Belgian
throne in favor of his son, Prince Albert.
The Count of Flanders was born in 1s37
Last summer, the count resigned his no.
sitions as lieutenant general and chief
commander of cavalry in the Belgian ar
my.
Prince Albert was born in 1875. In 1o0
he married Elizabeth, Duchess Of Baya-
ria
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-14

At menagerie in the Temple Square
at Paris three lions managed to make
their way into a neighboring cage in
in which a panther was lodged. A
terrible fight ensued. and, despite. the
efforts of the keepers. the panther was
literally torn to pieces by the intruders.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-14

The steamer Amur. at Victoria, r.
c.. from Skasway. reports that the
Yukon has been frozen solid and the
steamer La France was caught and
held in the ice when en- route down
near Mimic. She will remain there all
winter and fears are expressed that
she may be crushed by the ice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-14

Gen. N. NJ. Curtis. assistant inspector
general. n. H., d. V. s., has been as
signed by the President of the board
of managers to duty as governor of
the Southern Branch during the tenn
porary absence of Colonel Thompson.