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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-03-19
ALAS! The POOR INDIAN.
A Tyrannous Proceeding in The
Indian Territory.

Muskogee. I. T., March l6.-Rather
than submit to hair cut eight full
blood Cheroke Indians, arrested yes
terday, charged with being in con-
tempt Of the Federal Court, today
enrolled before the Dawes commits
sion. These Indians are members Of
the Ketoowah Society. composed of an
element in the Cherokee nation oppos-
ed to enrolment. Last month Judge.
Raymond, of the United States Terri
torial Court, ordered them to present
themselves for enrolment under pain
of contempt. They disobeyed the
order and were arrested and placed
in the Federal jail here. Last night
the Government officials pleaded with
them to submit, but they declined
stoutly, Red Bird Smith, their leader,
making an impassioned speech in
defense of their action. Argument
being of no avail, an order was issued
today that each prisoner should have
his hair cut. They were lined up to
take their turn in the barher's chair.
When the first Indian had lost his
shock of hair the others broke down
and signifed their willingness to en-
roll. With sullen face they signed
their names to the enrolment and
were released.
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COUNCIL MEETING.

A regular meeting of the City Coun-
Gil was held Wednesday night, with all
members present except Alderman q.
F. Epperson. Minutes of February 26th
and March 9Th, were read and APPROX
ed.
On motion of Mr.. Boyle the city at
torney was requested to prepare con-
tract covering the agreement made on
March 9Th with the Atlantic Coast
Line Company for drainage of Mary
Street, for signatures of the company
and the city.
Mr.. Brainard Wilson appeared be-
fore council and asked that in case
Church Street should be widened
north of Blanding Street the narrow
wedge of land adjoining premises of
Mr.. NJ. R. Wilson that would thereby
be abandoned. should become the
property of Mr.. NJ. R. Wilson in
consideration of land donated for
widening Blanding Street. The re-
quest was referred to the Committee
of Public Works with power to act.
The Finance Committee reported
that the reports of the Clerk and
Treasurer for December, January and
February had been examined and found
correct; and that all bills referred at
the last meeting had been approved
The Committee of Public Works re-
ported that the proposed extension of
water main in Washington Street,
from Bartlette to Graham and through
Graham Street to Cemetery Avenue
would require nearly one thousand
feet of pipe. On MI. Finn's motion
the extension was authorized on con-
dition that the Water Company will
not require the City to take more
hydrants than one.
Mr.. Finn brought up request of
the Bartlette Street. Church for a
street lamp at their place of worship,
and suggested that they be given the
Kitson lamp now in Washington
Street and which seems to be of no
benefit at its present location for lack
of care and attention. The suggestion
was referred to the Committee of Pub
lie Works with power to act.
REQUEST of Mrs. A. J. Reardon for a
drain in Republican Street was again
presented, with a diagram showing
direction and length of necessary pipe.
On Mr.. Chandler's motion the request
was granted.
Messrs. Finn and Hurst reported
that representative of the Post Office
Department is now in the City max
ing preliminary arrangements for the
early establishment of the promised
free mail delivery system.
A letter from the Health Officer to
the Superintendent of Streets was
read, suggesting that all the bitches
in the city should be cleaned out
before warm weather begins-and call
ing attention to the fact that Turkey
Creek ditch has been neglected the
past two years. and has therefore
become matter of vital Importance
from a standpoint of health. The
Committee of Public Works was asked
to have the work done without delay.
Bills presented were referred to the
Finance Committee and council ad-
journed.
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They Get Eleven Millions.

From the New York World, March Is.
Two of the big Rockefeller compa-
nies-Standard Oil and Consolidated
Gas-will pay today s2l, 500, 0O0 in divi-
dends to the lucky persons who own
stock in these corporations.
Of this amount $40, 900, 600 represents
the Standard Oil dividend of 90 per
cent on the 800, 600, 600 of capitaliza-
tioD, while the gas company will dis
burse 81, 500, 600 to its stockholders.
John D. Rockefeller, with his
brother William, owns a controlling
interest, or s55, 000,0 900, in Standard
Oil stock. John D. alone owns s40,-
600, 600 of the stock, so that he will
receive today in cash 5000, GOO. Will
liam will get paltry So, coo, GOO.
The dividend payments of the two
companies are usually made on the
same day. The National City Bank
receives the greater part of the money,
as the Rockefellers, besides being the
largest shareholders in the companies,
are also in control of the bank.
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Mccrady's History.

The Secretary Of State is making up
the list of Libraries which are to get
copies of the third and fourth volumes
of McCrady's History. The State last
year bought and distributed fifty
copies each of the first two volumes and
at the last session fifty copies of the
third and fourth volumes were bought.
The fourth volume will soon be issued
from the press. The list is being
made up and will include the fourth
volume. Preference will be given to
public libraries and the libraries con-
nected with schools will be provided
for. The purpose is to have formal
applications from all of the Libraries
that want copies and the entries will
be made from those giving the best
promise of general use of the volumes.
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Citadel Correspondence

Life is so busy here that cadet
scarcely finds time to do anything out
side of academic work, except on Fri
day evenings, and then he feels ike a
bird out of cage, and wants to rid
himself of these walls-the company OF
the gentler sex is always sought.
Dress parade was begun on Friday
last, and will continue to be held
until camp is broke. The young lady
friends of the cadets turn out in large
numbers to witness the parades, and
the occasions are. on the whole, very
enjoyable.
Cupid is always in attendance at
these functions and not few victims
will he find between now and when
camp is broke.
Through our English professor, Maj.
St. James Cummings, We are in pos
session Of copies of Hon. B. r. Till
mans speech, Massachusetts and
South Carolina in the Revolution, :"
delivered in the Senate on January
Both. Despite the recent wrangle in
the Senate, and the odious remark
which he made concerning South Caro-
lima in his apology to that august
body, he well portrays the noble work
which the State did in the struggle
for independence.
The corps took part in the NAM
moth parade on Military Day, march
ing next to the United States marine
corps. which body led the parade. It
was the largest affair of its kind ever
held in Charleston, and was on the
wbola verv craditahle
The Gov. of West Virginia remark
ed of the cadet corps, that they pre-
sented the best appearance, handled
their pieces with more precision and
kept the best alignment of any body,
in the parade, the marine corps not
excepted. He also commented very
favorably upon the military companies.
If anyone wishes to get an idea of
the outside appearance of military life
and quarters he has only to visit the
Exposition, where the U. S. marine
corps have their model camp. Only
personal experience can teach what it
is though.
The marine corps and the cadet corps
of the S. G.. NJ. A. acted as escort of
honor to Governor Yates, of Illinois,
on the 18th. That distinguished gen
tleman in his short talk in the Audito-
rum at the Exposition, in which he
thanked the people Of Charleston for
the courtesies shown him, remarked
that the cadet corps was the best mill
tary body he had ever seen. He is
capable OF Judging, having been to a
military school himself and having
travelled extensively.
Parades to the Exposition grounds
are very tiresome, but we look forward
to them with great pleasure, as we
seldom have an opportunity to visit
the Exposition at any other time.
On these occasions We have time to go
over the grounds and see the many
interesting and instructive things
Citadel, March.6, 1902. ".
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ka ATTACK ON THE
SOUTRS ELECTION LAWS.
Democrats Will Fight the Crum-
packer Resolution.

Washington, March 1.-THE house
committee on rules by divided vote
on party lines today decided to report
the resolution Of Represen tative
Crumpacker, Of Indiana, for special
committee of l3 members to inyesti-
gate and report on tho alleged dis
franchisement of voters in some Of
the States.
The two Democratic members of the
committee, representatives Richard
son of Tennessee, and Underwood of
Alabama, protested against reporting
the resolution. When it was ordered
to be reported by the affirmative votes
Of the Republican members of the COM
mittee. Speaker Henderson and Repre-
sentatiyes Dalzell and Grosvenor, the
Democrats of the committee consulted
their colleagues on the floor of the
house and began considering the ad-
visibility Of expressing their dissent
by resorting to the most extreme
device of parliamentary procedure,
even to the extent of stopping the
regular procedure of the house. That
this extreme shall be taken has not.
yet been decided upon, las Messrs.
Richardson and Underwood, after con-
ferring with other Democratic mem
bers, stated that action of the charac-
ter contemplated should not be taken
unless there is the most complete con-
currence by the entire minority and
determination in advance to make a
most determined contest. To this end
it is the intention to submit the mat
ter to Democratic caucus probably,
on Wednesday night. A caucus already
has been called for that night to con-
slider the Boer war Under the caucus
rules it will require unanimous con-
sent to consider anything outside of
the Boer subject. But in view of
the general sentiment among Demo
cratic members, it is expected that
unanimous consent will be given to
consider the disfranchisement ques-
ton. Otherwise another caucus will
be called.
One Of the minority parliamenta-
rians said:
''The business Of the house is large
ly done by unanimous consent the.
courtesy of the minority yielding a.
strict conformance to the rules. But
the minority has the power to with
hold unanimous consent and to re-
quire constitutional vote under the
rules on every question arising. With
out unanimous consent, even the ap-
proval of the journal will require a
roll can, and it will take a week to
pass bridge bill. The minority will
be cautious in going to this extreme
and will not take such a step unless.
assured in advance Of a united follow
ing. If the step is not taken it viii
be only because of the majority resort
ing to such extremes
It is stated that the movement on
the part Of the minority is directed
not only against the Crumpacker reso-
luton, with view to contesting its
adoption to the last extreme, but also
to other legislation SO as to embarass
the majority at every point.
The action of the committee on
rules in favor of the Crumpacker reso-
luton will not be reported to the
house for about ten days as Represen-
tative Grosvenor who is to make the
report will be out Of the city tenn
porarily.
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WEDGEFIELD ITEMS.

Wedgefeld, March IS. Ice was in
evidence this morning but it is hoped
the cool spell will not damage the
fruit.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. R. Corbett spent
two days in Charleston last week tax
ing in the Exposition.
Miss Annie Whilden, of Privateer,
is spending some time with her broth
er, Mr.. j. J. Whllden.
Mr.. o. G. Keels left for Charleston
this a. NJ, for stay of several days.
Miss Marie Hodges, of Orangeburg,
who has been ON visit to her brother,
Rev. F. E. Hodges, returned home
yesterday.
Miss Dora Bristow of the S. G. G..
I. of Edgefeld is stopping over for a
few days with friends in town.
Miss Lucy Mellett is spending some
time with the family of Rev. G. 81.
Poorer at Foreston.
Some farmers are preparing to plant
corn, and more will be planted than in
years. The oat crop outlook being so
poor, all see the necessity of plant
ing more corn.
Mr.. F. E. Thomas shipped a car
load of ak handles few days ago to a
factory near Charleston to be finished
off, he expects to visit the factory and
inspect the machinery, and if pleased,
intends to put up plant, to turn out
handles ready for the market. We are
always glad to acknowledge any new
industry that springs up in our midst.
l only regret the occasion seldom
presents itself.
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Petit Jury for Second Week.

D. L. Shaw, st. Charles.
n. Barnett, Manville.
Thomas Childs, Sumter.
W. T. Howell,
Robert Morris, Rafting Greek.
F. e. Stoney, Sumter.
G. o. Rogers, Bishopville.
Wade II. Hudson, Mayesville.
W. L. Brunson,
II. v. Anderson, Magnolia.
r. D. Bradford, Sumter.
A. D. Owens, Sumter. =
7. S. Watts, Swimming Pens.
Thomas Benenha, Providence.
Peter McRae, Providence.
Z. j. Boykin, Mayesville.
E. L. Wltherspoon, Sumter.
II. Fl. Wells, Privateer.
J. T. Edwards, Sumter.
Joel Davis. Concord.
". d. McGrew, Sumter.
r. F. Jackson, Boykins.
J.. w. Rogers, PriFateer.
Frank J. Bradford, Sumter.
j. N. Phillips, Sumter.
Phillip P. Finn, Sumter.
r. e. Muldrow, Bishopville.
n. Talbert, Bishopville.
II. W. Mathis, Bishopville.
W. W. Wrinkles, Sumter.
r. @. Tisdale, Sumter.
G.. a. Mitchell, Stateburg.
T. P Sanders, Boykins.
T. B. Kennedy, Sumter.
G.. W. Mcbride, Mayesville.
". Fl. Pate, Sumter.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-03-19

The New York Times credits Bishop
Potter with the following little anec-
dote: A Chicagoan had been taken
around Boston all day to observe her
bulwarks, but had failed to exhibit any
of those symptoms Of paralysis which
are acceptable to the Bos5onian mind.
Now confess, ''said the Bostonian host
after the burden and heat of the day,
isn't Boston unique town?''
''Unique'' mused the Westerner: I be-
lieve that word is derived from two
Latin words, unus, one, and eauus,
horse. think Boston is a unique
town.
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MayesviIle News Notes.

Mayesville, March 12.-Miss Alma
McElveen and Mr.. John Wilson were
married this afternoon at 5 o'clock, at
the residence of the brides brother,
Mr.. E. NJ. McElveen. DR.. W. j.
Mckay performed the ceremony.
After the ceremony the happy couple
left for the home of the groom in
Williamsburg County.
Capt. L. B. McCutchen, of Charles
ton, is visiting his brother, DR.. t.
NJ. McCutchen.
Miss Annie Freeland, of Stunt:
spending short time with her slaco4,
Mrs. Dr. w NJ. Bradley.
Mr.. George Graham, of Manning, is
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Thomas left yes
terday for Charleston to oIspend some
weeks at the Exposition.
The farmers in this section are TAX
ing advantage of the mild weather,
and pushing their farm work as fast
&C nnssi BILE
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Result of Teachers Examination.

County Superintendent of Education
announces that certificates to teach
have been granted to the following ap-
plicants who stood the examination
on February 21st:
Thomas smoot, smithville, First
Grade.
Miss Lucy Mellett, Wedgefeld,
Second Grade.
Miss Nina Scarborough, ,EsSt. Charles,
Second Grade.
There were nine white applicants
and only the three above named pass
ed.
The names of the successful colored
applicants will be given out next week.
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The Florence Court.

Columbia, March 12.-Upon the
recommendation of the Chief Justice
of the Supreme Court Governor
McSweeney yesterday appointed Judge
elect R. O. Purdy, Of Sumter, to pre-
side at the special term of Court order
ed for Florence County beginning on
March 81. Though Judge Purdy was
elected to the Circuit Bench some
time ago he does not become Judge
until Judge Buchanan's term is out
next winter.
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Judge Purdy to Preside at Laurens.

Columbia, March 15.-The governor
yesterday ordered an extra term of the
court of sessions to be held in Laurens
County commencing on the second
Monday in April, and upon the recon-
mendation of the chief justice named
Judge-elect r. O. Purdy to preside.
This term was recently requested by
Solicitor Sease.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-03-19

The following are the jury lists TO
he approaching term of court; th
ist for the second week was drawn yes
erday:
GRAND JURY.
W. F. Jenkins, Sumter.
J. W. Smith, st. Charles.
John F. Kelly, Bishopville.
W. J. Young, Rafting Creek.
". j. Durant, Concord.
r. NJ. James, Rafting Creek.
J. D. Blanding, Jr., Sumter.
J., NJ. n. Wilder, Sumter.
Howard Jones, Concord.
r. NJ. Bradford,
S. ". James, Rafting Greek.
II. A. Lowry, Sumter.
J. II. Watson, Bishopville.
j. G. r. Wilder, Sumter.
C. S. Beasly, Carriers Crossing.
D. Bull, Stateburg.
f. C. Manning, Sumter.
PETIT JURY-FIRsT WEEK.
W. E. Green, st. Charles.
Ell. E. Mooneyham, Elliott.
j. Singleton Moore, .Snmter.
]. j. Team. Bishopyille.
J. B. Baker, Sumter.
&. a. Dennis, Shiloh.
j. ". Wilson, Magnolia.
Edwin Wilson, St. Charles.
J. S. Potts, Magnolia.
A. A. Brearly, st. Charles.
E. T. Mott, Shiloh.
J. B. Kelley, Bishopviile.
E. B. Hogan, Sumter.
L. B. jenkins, Privateer.
T. V. Walsh, Jr., Sumter.
T. B. jenkins, Sumter.
I. D. Lowrance, Concord.
81. D. Cain, Middleton.
". E. Pritchard Privateer.
II. NJ. DeLorme, Sumter.
O. E. Bostick, Sumter.
M. Z. Hodge, Privateer.
III. E. Rivers, Privateer.
John J.Shaw, Bishopville.
John F. Beard, Sumter.
j. j. Hardy, Sumter.
". ". Stuckey, Bishopville.
". J. Stuckey, Bishopville.
L. B. Yates, Concord.
W. S. Reams, Sumter.
z. ". Belvin, Spring Hill.
". E. Lennon, Lynchburg,
j. e. Crosswell, Bishopville.
C. r. McCaskill, Spring Hill.
j. E. Rembert, Providence.
F. L. Stewart. Sumter.
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Major Appel, in charge Of the Gov
ernment Soldiers Sanitarium at Fort
Bayard, New Mexico makes the posi-
tive declaration that consumption can
be cured in all its stages, and Gen.
Macarthur, who has visited the sani-
tarium and witnessed the cures effect
ed, endorses his declaration. The
treatment adopted is principally "out
door life, careful diet and absolute
rest in the case of reduced patients. -
This is somewhat confrmatory of the
the contention OF DR.. Flick of the
Pennsylvania Hospital for Consump-
tives in Philadelphia, the principal
difference being that he says forced
feeding" while DR.. Appel says care
full Diet
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-03-19

In his recent widely published arti
Gle on Gen. Sherman Col. a. Il. Nc
Clure discusses Shermans' march
through Georgia, the outrages his sol
diers committed and the devastation
they left behind them. Col Mcclure
says: met Gen. Frank ?. Blair soon
after the army returned to Washing
tor. He had commanded corps un-
der Sherman in South Carolina and
when | asked him to tell me to what
extent charges OF destruction of homes
and property in South Carolina by our
soldiers were correct. his answer was:
Well, we left them the walls. -
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Need of Protection for AppaIaeh-
ian Forests.

Recent Investigations have shown
that wasteful methods of numbering
and unchecked fires are threatening
the destruction of the forest in the
southern Appalachians. The heart of
this region, lying in western North
Carolina and eastern Tennessee, covers
an area of about $4,000 square miles
and contains. not only the grandest
mountain scenery east Of the Mississip-
pi River, but variety and wealth of
forest growth to be found in few other
part of the country. Here the trees
of northern and southern species
mingle, and here many of the import
ant rivers of the South gather their
waters, which are afterwards used for
power and supply. The Importance of
these rivers has of late years become
more thoroughly understood from the
results Of the measurements to ascer-
tain the volume of their flow, which
the United States Geological Survey
IS conducting, and also the part play
ed by the forests in protecting their
head waters and helping to equalize
their flow. Thus, the protection OF
these forests is Of great importance,
no only for thewood, tbutf alsoor the
water supply of the South. The Uni
ted States Bureau of Forestry has
made study of the conditions in the
southern Appalachian region, and has
offered recommendations for the practi
cal care of the standing timber in a
recent bulletin and made suggestions
for its scientific cutting which will
preserve and not destroy the forests.
U. S. Geological Survey.
Columbia, March Is. : Governor
Nash, of Ohio. has declined to author
ize the extradition of William Sims,
who is wanted in Union County on
the charge of violating the dispensary
law.
Union. March 15.-T. S. Johns was
,.rrested today aud put in jail to wait
preliminary hearing before United
States Commissioner ". ". Dixon on
a charge of fraudulently using cancel
ed potsage stamps. The case was
worked up by Postmaster Inspector j.
J. Smith, who is here now.
Augusta, March 15.-At meeting
GOulSuG GuC 10OO1 OA1Ollo Ool4SN SiA oAAN
strike which was to go in effect Mon
day on account of the strike at Fall
River, where they expected to get
help. They will take the matter up
as soon as the Fall River strike is
settled.
Manila, March 16.-Gen. Chaffee
has signed an executory contract for
the purchase of site for an army post
at point seven miles up the Pasig
river. The site is a mile and quarter
wide by two miles and half long.
It is bounded on one side by the
Pasig river and on the other by the
Laguna de Bay. 1t is on high ground
and overlooking Manila. Building
on this site will commence as soon as
the purchase has been approved by
congress.
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IU2Y LISTS.

The following are the jury lists for
the approaching term of court; the
list for the second week was drawn yes
far7av.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-24
Washington Stock Exchange.

sales-regular call. IL O'Clock noon-Chesapenkc
sx NSsfsi and washaxtoS Sppe
q Iso. Chesapeake and Potomac telephone t IS,
q go at 1oSN Mergenthaler. 10 at 1sfN, 10 at
Rsirosd bsnds.capitai Traction railroad g.
1 1soE S,d 19s asked Ms.rops1i.sn railroad S.
ssiiTead Cert naeSs iSs I'D. loo asfsa eo
Hallway and Electric Company 49, s. bid. $ asked cd
s ssfie. III bd Gas
series B. III bid; United States Electric Light
peake and Potomac Telephone 5s. io5H bid. ios
bid Masonic Hail Associstion s.. 164 bid Amer.
lean Gr,phophone deb. IS. % bid;
post and Trust l7S bid 200 asked. Washington
and Storage, los bid. no asked. Washington Saw
ings Bank. 100 bid. ITO asked.
trio Company, preferred, 20 bid, 90 asked. Wash
14 bid, II asked ah' hAse'fe company common
Satlsnal bank stOeksBant et o w r.; s1S
s Ss.Iss ID 81 cs5s 10 s5 Us. nss
Lincoln 10 BID las asked riggs. rs BID. 500
Insurance stoeks,Ei.eme9,s: 20 bid; 2sh asked
cercoran Il 3D. foto@as Is bid O Arlington s.
bid. 80 asked. Germnn-Americnn. 2s5 bid. $40
asked. National Union. tx bid. Q asked Column
pies, 6k bid, asked Commercial, bid Colo
nial. 95 bid.
Title insurance stocks-ReaI Estate Title, "a bid,
% asked; Columbia Title. An bid. asked. WASH
ington Title, 2 bid. 4 asked.
and Potomac, So bid q asked; Anerlesn GFaphs-
o opSoe 81 bid A Ok asked
Gas stocks-Washington Gas, IS bid, 16h asked.
Georgetown Cas- 70 bid.
Type machine -Mergenthaler Linotype,
1S7h bid. 1875 asked Lanston Monotype, bid,
70h asked.
Miscellaneous stocks-Greene Consolidated Copper
Company, 25h bid, g asked. Washington Market
~ 10 pi": NO 70 hsJ 5,a est1 h' WsMrx n,ra I'm
pany, ia bid.