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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-03-26
They Bought the Cow.

IuOy OUuStl esto OOV'
One of the old horsemen at the club
was in reminiscent mood, says the
Chicago Record Herald, and talked
pleasantly of early adventures between
idle whifs of a good cigar. Said he:
"Riley was a friend OF my youth,
gifted with that courage and gayety
of mind so much esteemed by Steven
son. Together with some capitalists
we were in Paducah, KY, looking
after number of yearlings, and at
night we whiled away the time play
ing cards at the hotel, which was on
the outskirts of town. Of course,
sundry refreshments were served dur
ing these sittings, and I remember
that on one occasion Riley proposed
milk punch.
''The suggestion was greeted with
applause; but upon ringing up the
steward we were informed that there
was not drop of milk in the house:
moreover, the hour was too late to
hope for finding anyone awake on the
neighboring farms.
"Riley summoned the colored porter.
" who keeps cow in neighbor-
hood?' he demanded.
SO sSmif, an Jones, an Robinson,
AMI
9. Do they lock the barns?'' inter-
rupted Riley.
sNo SIR"
"That was sufficient. Who'll go
with me?' challenged Riley.
CT volunteered, agreeing that we
should pay for the milk on the NOR
row, and SO the expedition was form
ed. Fearing that the hotel people
might be gone by the time we return
ed we had them empty two quarts of
whiskey into a tin pail. Armed with
this, we sailed forth The colored por-.
ter, whom we bribed to accompany us,
was our guide.
7 "We made for the first barn we saw.
The porter tried to dissuade, protest
ing that the owner kept shotgun and
slept in the stable, having been recent
ly robbed by tramps.
He kill yo' sho'' '' declared the
boy, and he fed for his life.
"Inside the barn it was as dark as
pitch We struck light, which we
extinguished as soon as We had located
the COW. l did the milking, while
Riley undertook to keep the COW quiet.
Just as l was finishing, Riley uttered
queer groan, followed by an outcry.
The COW had pinned him to the wall,
and was grinding him as though
possessed.
The inevitable happened. Awaken
ed by Riley's voice, the ogre of the
premises came down on US. like a thun-
derbolt, accompanied by a shotgun and
two assistants with clubs and lanterns.
Don't shoot" I yelled, graphing
valorously with the cow. we surren-
der!'
"What are ye doin' there:" growled
the farmer
It was silent.
" We came to look at the cow"
gasped Riley, who was as cool as
sliced cucumber and just about as
thick.
f" What do you want to look at that
COW for?'-fngering the gun.
I" We wish to buy it, said Riley,
escaping from his perilous position.
q took the cue, and we closed a
bargain then and there. The COW was
ours at the price of the farmer, and
we were glad to escape with our lives,
and in such a hurry to get away that
we left our pail behind US.
early the next day we had some
callers-the farmer and his sons. They
came reeling into the hotel, arm in
arm, like tipsy sailors. The old man
shook me cordially by the hand.
.'Did you milk that COW last night?'
he demanded.
g Yes, sir.
{" Did you put the milk into the
pail that you left in the barn.
eyes, sir.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-03-26

The richest Chinaman in America,
Chin Tan Sun, came across the Pacific
in the steerage as g boy. He married
white woman and started lottery
business in San Francisco. He is now
a multi millionaire.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-03-26

Tue. Sumter Natcansan was FOUNDED
ii 1850 and the True Soushroaa 10 1866
TIE Watchnaa and Souskron now has
she conb.aea circulation and influence
II both of the old papers, and is mani
sestls the best advertising medium ID
Ssmses
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-03-26

Court convenes next Monday morn
ing. There is heavy docket for the
criminal side and the court will prob
ably remain in session for the full
two weeks.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-03-26

drank the milk, he declared, thickly
You all have great bargain.
# we had her back you couldn't bry
her for her weight in gold; could they
boys?'
s.No, stree, chimed in the boys as
one man
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-03-26
Much could be said concerning the

Much could be said concerning the
EXPOSE of Lieutenant Governor jim
isIran, accompanied by the absolute
praof that he deliberately made a
false statement to the Senate and had
The falsehood recorded in the journal
Of that body, but it is case where
Title needs to be said. The bare facts
are dananing enough. By his official
and private, record the Lieutenant
Governor hasmade his name synony-
nous with ala that is disreputable,
dishonorable and shameless.
Cuba VIII hare nominal indepen-
dsnce after May soth, but 50 long as
the Tinted States maintains garrisons
the seapor, The independence will
Be restricted. THE land grabbers who
control this Government now have no
intention of relaxing the grasp on
Cnba
The railroads are doing everything
possible to make the Charleston Ex-
position success. The rates announe-
ed today are the lowest ever made on
account Of an Exposition. The fare
from Sumterto Charleston and return
is nov 81. so. The tickets will be sold
every Tuesday during the month 9f
April, good to return until Friday.
The recent increase in Insurance
rates has aroused opposition and
antagonism in all parts Of the country
and IN many sections the business men,
the manufacturers in particular, are
organizing mutual insurance compa-
MES to resist the exactions of the regu-
lar insurance companies. u
The Republican majority in the
House of Representatives yesterday
unseated Mr.. Rhea, Of Kentucky,
Democrat, and seated in his place j.
81. Moss, who belongs to the COM
mercial- democrats assistant-republican
school Of politicians. There is every
indication that the sectional fight is
60 be revived and the South has to
look forward TO time Of yindictive
persecution and malignant misrepre-
sentation in Congress.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-03-26

There is no place in public life for
men of jim Talman's stripe, and the
nan who would vote for him for any
oRee has no respect whatever for him
seH and his citizenship.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-03-26
Land Surveying,

I will give prompt attention to all calls
for surveying, plating, terracing hill sides,
draining bottoms, &c.
BANKS H. BoYKIN, D. s.,
Oct 19-o Catchall, S. C.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-03-26

FOR SALE-60 bushels Yineless and
Georgia Buck Potaotes, and slips at
60 cents per bushel. Apply to ". D.
Frierson, Stateburg, S. G. Mar. 2t*
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1902-06-24
liens O| Interest.

The papal secretary of state, Cartl-
nal Rampolla, had a private audience
with the pope last week regarding the
question Of the acquisition by the United
States of the friar lands in the Phllp-
pines. This subject swill be a subject
for discussion at these daily conferences
between the pontiff and the secretary
of state, but the alleged information on
the subject is purely surmise, as absolu-
te secrecy is maintained as to what
takes place at these official visits Car
dinal Rampol1a was agrecably lmpres-
sed by the frankness show by Governor
Taft in sending him copy of Secretary
Roots instructions for examination.
The pope has not yet appointed the
commission of cardinals to which the
matter is to be referred. This commits
sion will consist of FIVE instead of three
members, as previously supposed, anc
probably Cardinals Vannutelli, Satoll
and Wives Tuto will be included
Cardinal Martinelli will be excluded
because he is an Augustinian and il
liable to be too partial. Cardinal Mar
tinelli will be present at the customary
official reception of the cardinals, prlo
to the consistory at the Palazzo Borgh
ese today. The American officials will
also be present.
Cardinal Rampolla today returned
the visit of Governor Taft at the Hote
Ouirinal. Governor Taft is greatly ar
moved by the inventions of the Italia1
newspapers regarding his visit to Rome
The italia" one of the chief offender:
published an alleged interview wit
the governor, which was entlrel
"faked."
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1902-06-24

The Navy Department has given
out the following report concerning the
court of inquiry which investigated the
case of the American officers arrested
at Venice:
"The court of inquiry recommends
trial by court-martial of Lieut.. John S.
Doddridge, U. S. NJ; Capt. Robert F.
Wynne, u S. M. c. and Assistant Sur
geon Robert E. Ledbetter, U. S. M on
the charge of unbecoming behavior in
public, and that no further action be
taken in the case of Naval Cadet James
C. Kress, U. S. N, and Private Wilfrec
Langley, U. S. NJ C. Admiral Crow
ninshield has disaproved the opinion
and recommendation of the court O
inquiry, where it is adverse to the Off
GERS, on the ground that the evidence il
not sufficient"
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1902-06-24

What will be probably continuous
steamship line from San Francisco port
to New York will be effected by the
execution of plans under consideration
by the Co1npania Sud-American de Va
pores a Chilian corporation.
At present the company is operating
its passenger steamships from Valpa.
raiso to that port under joint arrange
ment with the Pacific Steam Naviga
ton Company. Information comes
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1902-06-24
10 Our Readers.

Our columns are open to correspon-
dence on everything affecting the coffee
sugar and tobacco plantation and farm
ing generally and we cordially invite
criticism and discussion. Natural His
tory notes will also be welcomed, as
well as all news of interest ad planters
Communications should be to dressed
The Editor, BoLETIN MERCANTIL, 70
Plaza Alfonso San Jran.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1902-06-24

A parliamentary paper issued on
June 10 presents the revised financial
statement for Ioo2-o3. 1t is estimated
that the expenditure will total 6I7o-
$4,000, (SSSI.7o5,ooo) and that the re-
venue will amount to 5I52435,ooo
(S7o2,175,ooo). The deficit will be met
out Of the proceeds of a consols loan OF
62oo2o,ooo, $14o o6oooool leaving IS ooo
900, (2o ooSoooo) available for contin
Lgencies and the redemption of part O.
the national debt.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1902-06-24

from Valparaiso that the transports
Casma and Constitution and two new
transports will form the nucleus of the
line that as soon as possible will be put
into operation between Chili's chief port
and New York City.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1902-06-24

Oxford University, at the forthcom-
Ing Encenia-an annual commemora-
ton at Oxford in honor Of the founders
will confer the honorary degree OF
doctor of civil law on Joseph H Choate
the United States ambassador.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1902-06-24

But if the eighty thousand have ma
chine guns they can withstand sixteen
hundred thousand, and if the sixteen
hundred thousand. But why consider
the possibilities further? If there ever
is next European war" it seems like
ly to be bloody one.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1902-06-24

The United States Geological Survey
has been notified by Capt. Conner of
Santa Fe, N. M. that the sulphur springs
in Bernatillo County are showing I'M
usual activity. There are twenty eight
geysers among the springs, pulsating
every thirty seconds. The largest gey
ser, which hitherto has been quiet, Is
reported to be sending up a stream five
feet high.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1902-06-24

In the next European war. Emperor
William says, four thousand men armed
with machine guns will be able to with
stand eighty thousand. Very possibly
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-01-23
PERSONALS.

William Bartling has gone 10 soutb.
ern California, and will then on 10 NJ,
YORK on six weeks bushes trip.
]. II Deming of Park City has gene
70 Caspar TO represent o. j. Salisbury
in prospective financial dealings with
wyoming and South Dakota stock rais.
ers: Mr.. Salisbury has banking homes
IN Deadwood and Lead City.
Lynyille Ritter formerly a member ~
me High School foot bali team has en- :
tered stanford university.
9, Z. Steward has gone east on a four
weeks business trip. '" " '0u'
NJ. II. Desky left today on Nan,
fork and Boston business trip. ~"
Mayor c, W. Lawrence ~ cor,r,o I.
a guest at the Kenyon. He Is nresiS.,,s
Oh tie Corinne Petroleum company ana
speaks In Hattering terms of tbe al
prospects IN the Bear River valley.
Cashier J, f. calne is nursing ,bo
grlp at home and having the 'reai good
uin ,e, that persons afflicted with that
malady have. '''' ''"'
=. g Kelsey has gone 10 the Rlz
Horn basin to have q madiolna 81. p,s
with Buffalo Bal with referenna .sih
shone river. ''" '"e ono
,, MRS Eloise NJ, Briggs has returnaa
ron an extended eastern trim. and 10
Kenyon hotel. Ss'A "a the
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-01-23
BUSINESS NOTES.

Today's bank clearlngs amounted Y
Nf2,6S2.35 as against 1892, 5Oj.Ol, LOT Wv
same day last year.
The Murray Cooperative instltu'wa
illed articles OF incorporation IN W.
county clerks Office, with capita w. W..
at $4,000 In $50 shares. There are nll!.
four stockholders, and the officers aiu
President. ii, W. Brown; vice pressliuO's'ii.'
Daniel Smith; treasurer Emile LIl'H /,
son. The corporation will condl''
general store at Murray,
The Salt Lake Floral COMPANY y
Butte files certified copy Of articles ~ ~
Incorporation with the secretary ~
state. The capital stock Is S2oyyV Y. ~
$40 shares. The company Is ope'"'"'
In this city.
A dispatch from New YORK D gins
says that the American Sugar he .sasr,
company and the Independent seenad
today advanced all grades ~
sugar 10 points. .tNr.
A private dispatch was received az Mont
Geoghegans office In this Guy .tatei
the same time verifying the Asso Ds nat
Press dispatch. II was stated nsi ny AZ.
this advance does not necessa.as' II ls
feet the Salt Lake market AM San
not likely that It will, unless 'p' sag
Francisco market is touched rrar.
Lake is more susceptible to oan ,sets
cisco influences than II Is 70 '''"'
on the Atlantic seaboard. Il e
As TO the cause OF the Ilse .oason
claimed that during the holiday, s ,rsaE.
the market Is always lax Il ~. Nv bern.
and prices sag. But after wv ryoyes,
ming OF the year. as business 'i .nod de.
prices In sugar stiffen and IDS
mand IL sure 10 send them upn------:
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-01-23

within twenty-four hours when the
BODY would be found within mile on
the spot whore he placed his foot"
bow did you know
God revealed II to me-"
You did not say right out that Nor
Jensen murdered your son-ln- law"
Not NO broad aa that but ! said he
was responsible for t."
did he deny lt?'
mo he never denied"
win reference TO keeping the money
IN the cellar the attorney asked II he
thought II was dangerous place to
Keep the money,
Yes I said It had cost the life OF q
human being"
fore?"
Never since | gazed at the face OF
my dead son-in.law. When ne held out
lls hand said | did not wish 10 hurt
him but could not take his handp
Peter sad ~ do not blame YOU be-
cause IL you were In my place and |
hand"
On redirect examination Mr.. Ritter
asked II at any time when Mr.. sharp
accused Mortensen OF numbering James
x, Hay, did he (Montensen) offer to
strike witness or In any way maye any
attempt to commit battery. The ans
wer was.
mo"
Counsel for defense asked II Morten-
sen mad not always treated him with
yes"
The state then rested and Attorney
q y Stewart moved for the discharge
or the prisoner and suggested that the
matter 80 over until tomorrow morning
objected.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-01-23
Pains in the Back

Are symptoms of a weak, tor
pid or stagnant condition of
the kidneys or liver, and are a
warning it is extremely haz-
ardous to neglect, so important
is a healthy action Of these
organs.
They are commonly at.
tended by loss Of energy, lack
of courage, and sometimes by
gloomy foreboding and de-
spondency.
~ had pains in my back, could not sleep
and when ] got up In the morning felt
worse than the night before. / began taxi
ing Hoods sarsaparilla and now | can
sleep and get up feeling rested and able to
do my work / attribute my cure entirely
TO Hoods sarsaparllla" Mrs. ]. n, PERRY,
care II. S. Copeland Pike Road, Ala,
"The grip left me with severe pains In
my back and kidneys. could not walk
without support. began taking Hoods
sarsaparilla and It soon relieved me- 1t
also cured me OF catarrh and indigestion
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-01-23
MILLER NOT OPPOSED.
Retiring Marshal Says He Has Only
Good Wishes for His Successor.

Apropos of the appointment of Ben
Haywood as United States marshal yes
terday, News" reporter this morning
asked Marshal Glen Miller for a state
ment as 10 his position in the contest.
Amy insinuation that / fought Ben
Haywood for the position Of marshal, or
took any part against or In favor OF
any candidate Is false to the CORE
said Marshal Miller. 81 myself was not
an applicant or candidate for reap
pointment, There is not man, wo-
man or child In Utah who can say [
asked an endorsement or recommended.
ton for the place. The numerous
recommendation and endorsements
filed in my behalf were unsolicited and
voluntary, many Of the most important
coming from sources unexpected. For
that reason, / may add, they were Mi
the more gratifying.
Il have felt from the beginning that
" every person In the state were for me
and the senator desired someone else
! would not get the place Mr. Hey
wood made no fight on me that | know
Ct and / certainly made no fight on
him. My relations TO him have been
the pleasantest, and sincerely hope
his administration OF his new office
viii be successful In every way. Ger
tainly anything / can do 10 make his
introduction TO the work pleasant will
be gladly extended him. / appreciate
deeply the many honors / have re.
oeived from the Republicans OF Utah
and for their good words and compll.
ments In my behalf; all the more be.
cause they were given without any SO.
licitation from me Had I been given a
disappointment should have tried Ia
tustain the record my Office has made
with the department during the past
four years"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-01-23
Idaho, Utah and Colorado Are Rep
resented at the Meeting,
THAT vEXED FLOUR RATE,
Acting Traffic Manager schumacher
lLlsions 10 the Delegation ana
Promises TO Investigate.

a delegation OF Utah, Idaho and Col
orado mlIlers waited upon Acting Traf-
ilc Manager \. M. Schumacher OF the
Oregon Short Line yesterday afternoon
and placed their grievances anent the
new rate from Oregon which went into
effect on Monday ana extends until
February rs.
While nothing definite was promised
at the meeting, Mr. Schumacher assure
ed them that their grievances would be
looked into with the object In view Of
making things equitable al around.
In ali there were some fifteen mlllerI
present at the conference among those
who were present being Il, H. Miller
lntermountnin Milling company w,
Cooper, Sandy Roller mills !. H. Smith,
Queen Of the Valley mills u. D. Rob-
erts, Blackfoot Roller mills and also
representing the Grand Junction Roll
or mills; III, A. Llndloy ogden NJ. ~
X. Cos A, knudson, Big Cottonwood
mills; II, o. Hardness of McCamnon.
The Idaho .millers held second
meeting today with the freight officials
OF the Short Line, with the hope that
q reduction of the rate Will be granted
as far M southern Idaho IL concerned,
and rates De given which will insure
the continuance OF the mills IN that
state and avoid the necessity Of shut
ting down.
There Is division Of opinion among
local grain and flour dealers over the
equities OF the situation some contend
ing With strong argument that all this
row Is a tempest In a teapot and that
0s II really costs the northwestern nils
lcrs as much TO manufacture as tho
Utah milers, the former really have no
advantage. Moreover, II Is claimed that
the saving TO the $1,000 people OF Salt
Lake county by the 40 cent rate on
flour Is $3.50 per MONTH also, that
there are not over sixteen men employ
cd In the mills In this county; and
were they all to be laid of and earn
nothing, tha loss would be perhaps
$500 per month, 80 there Is a net gain
OF over $1,000
As 10 the claim that the railroads
have II IN for the Utah flour men 10
Is claimed on the contrary. that there
have been several occasions when there
was a surplusage OF -four In the Salt
Lake and Ogden markets and TO enable
the mill men TO get this off their banda
special rates were given Them Into
Portland and San Francisco, and yet
there was no kick from the mllers on
the Pacific coast.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-01-23
ON TO GREAT FALLS.
Burlington Surveyor TaiksAbout Pro-
Jeoted Construction by Hill Road.

Great Falls, Mont. Jan. 20. Engineer
~. NJ. Petersen, OF the Burlington &
Missouri River company has arrived In
this city. He IL en- route to join the
burlington camp OF engineers at Stan
ford.
In an interview concerning the pro-
posed construction by the Burlington
OF a line from Billings TO Great Falls
he said:
Il think Il ls safe TO say that the &C.
tual building Of the extension OF the
Billings-Great Falls line viii have been
started within three months.
AS soon as the grade has been defin-
ltely ascertained, then building from the
Billings end will begin It IL not the
opinion OF those best posted that the
Burlington viii ever reach the coast
by the northern route. If II ever does II
viii probably be from the Salt Lake ex-
tension. Therefore, while we win prob
ably make westward survey from
here, II Is generally accepted that Great
Falls will be the western terminus Of
the Burlington system"
Several parties of the Burlington sur
veyors are now In the field locating
proper grades for the new line.