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The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-05-09
EXTRAORDINARY CoINCIDENCE
Three Consecutive Deaths of Representa-
tives in the National House.

Three Consecutive Deaths of Representa-
tives in the National House.
Washington, May 7.-Hardly had
congress recovered from it's surprise
at the death of two members of the
house in two consecutive days before
it was appraised Of a third. A dispatch
from Morristown, n. j., received here
yesterday said: Representative J. S.
Salmon, of the Fourth district of New
Jersey, died suddenly today at his
home in Boonton. ApopleXy was the
cause Of death. He was Sc years old,
and was serving his second term in
congress as a Democrat A widow
two sons and a daughter survive
him." When the house assembled yes
terday there were three desks draped
Never before had this happened at the
same time.
And there was another stranger CO.
Incidence in these three deaths, and
one that may make q SILVER run
through the next batch of members
appointed to take part in any obse-
quies, and that is that Amos J. Cum
mings had been appointed on the COM
mittee to attend the ROSecrans ObSe-
quies at Arlington; that Otey was on
the committee to attend the funeral of
Cummings, and that Salmon was des-
ignated to attend the funeral Of Otey.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-05-09

When he was 10 years old he went
to California, where he became a
miner, school teacher, express messen-
ger and editor. In 1864 he was ap-
pointed secretary of the United States
mint at San Francisco. During these
years he contributed many sketches
and poems to periodicals, and showed
the budding spark Of his wonderful
literary powers.
In 1868 he became the editor of the
Overland Monthly, when it was found
ed. Several cx his notable tales APP
peared soon afterward. In 1869 his
poem, plain Words from Truthful
James," popularity known as THE
Heather Chinee," suddenly made him
SamOus. In 1871, in the full tide of his
success, he went east and lived first
in New York and then in Boston.
He was appointed United States con-
sui at Crefield in 1873, and afterward
transferred to Glasgow. In July, 1885,
he went to London to live.
Harte will be buried tomorrow at
Firmley in Surrey.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-05-09
Still Goes Against the American,

Philadelphia, May Common pleas
court yesterday entered a decree re-
fusing to allow the appeal taken to the
supreme court by Second Baseman La
ioie and Pitchers Bernhard and Frazer,
the enjoined players of the Philadel-
pha American League base ball club,
to act as a supereedeas. The three
players were ordered to enter $500 Sc
curitV
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-05-09
Men With Memories.

Seneca the Wise could repeat 1000
words in the uninterrupted succession
in which they were read to him. The
greatest Roman orator before Cicero.
Hortensius. could recite all the prices
given at public auction. Themistocles,
who considered it a greater art to for
get than to remember, learned the Per-
sian language inside of year.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-05-09
REAPER IS AT WORK
Harvest of Death Now includes
Rear Admiral Sampson
and Bret Harte.
BOTH MEN ARE SUDDENLY CALLED
Both Are Victims of Hemorrhag e---
Remarkable Coincidents in
Representatives Deaths.

Washington, May Rear Admiral
William L. Sampson, retired, died at
his home in this city at 5 p. m. yes
terday. The immediate cause of his
death was a severe cerebral hemor-
rhage. He had been in a semi-con-
scious state for several days, and yes
terday noon suffered severe cerebral
hemorrhage. At the bedside when the
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-05-09
The White House Mistress.

There is probably no situation easier
to fill. as far as mere technical observ-
ance goes. than that of the wife of the
president of the United States. She has
a set of simple official duties as hostess
Of the White House to perform. If she
is i'll or feels unable to perform them.
she is readily excused
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-05-09
The Responsible One.

"Who is the responsible man in this
firm?' asked the brusque visitor.
II don't know who the responsible
party u.s." answered the sad. cynical Of
flee boy. but am the one who is al
ways to blame" -Washington Star.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-05-09
REAR ADMIRAL SAMPSON.

admiral breathed his last were Mrs.
Sampson; Mrs Lieutenant Cluverius,
the admiraPs married daughter; Adj
r1iral Simpsons two young sons,
Ralph and Harold: DR.. Dixon, the at
tending physician, and nurses and at
tendantS
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-05-09

The Paraguay river. so called from
the republic Of the same name on it's
banks, is 1900 miles in length. At
points in its lower course it is from five
to fifteen miles wide.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-05-09
Eurone Has a Quake.

Madrid, May 7.-Earthquake shocks
were felt yesterday morning at Bar
celona, Sara gossa, Irun, Tafalla and
Murcia. Shocks were also felt at Bor-
deaux, Bayonne and Pau, in France,
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-05-09
DEATH OF BRET HARTE
Author of "The Luck of Roaring Camp"
Goes from Labor to Rest.

London, May THE news of the
death of Bret Harte, the author whose
birthplace was in the United States
while his aome had for many years
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-07-02
ORCHARD AND GARDEN.

The average life of raspberry planta-
tons is about six years.
With grapes the rule should be to dig
deep and plant shallow.
For roofing the best cutting Of a
plant is shoot of new growth just be
fore it grows woody or at all fbrous
Trees about the house make it more
attractive and homelike. besides shield
ing it from the cold winds of winter
and the hot suns of summer.
Cut the young trees back when pIac-
ing them in the ground and also trim
off some Of the roots. especially those
that are bruised or broken in any way.
Fruit trees cannot thrive on all kinds
of exhausted soil. The trees will make
a growth Of leaves and wood on poor
land. but they require mineral manure
to perfect the fruit.
In most cases when planting shade
trees the hardness of the trees should
be given preference over rapid growth.
It is Of no advantage to secure a shade
tree early only to have it die when
most useful.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-07-02
CHEAP LIVING.

The Teachers College of New York
has lately been giving a demonssras-
i've exhibit of cheap living. Ihls
was days meals, consisting Of
breakfast, dinner and supper for a
family of five persons at total cost
Of so cents. the family being suppcs-
ed to consist of laboring man, a
hardworking woman, an aged woman
and two boys, aged twelve and sixteen
respectively. The staples of the diet
were oatmeal, lentils, rye bread and
neck of mutton. The food is said to
BE scientidcally satisfactory, as it
contains an adquats supply of fat,
carbohyradtes and protein. It is also
said that the exquisite neatness and
frug;ality', Of this dietary viii appeal
forcibly to all. Otmeal, lentil and
rye bread are no doubt wholesome,
but they do not appeal tefeyerybody.
a meal that does rot appeal to the
palate is an unsatisfactory meal, no
matter how nutritious it may be.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-07-02
Shortening College Courses.

V,ha scheme Of shortening the COLI
5ega eourse for the benefit of such stu
dents as are able to accomplish IN less
SI,a n four years the amount OF study
which viii enable them to obtain the
bachelors degree is making headWay;
This IS one Of the useful reforms fhas
President Eliot has brought about In
Harvard. and 1t has been adopted With
varying conditions Ia other nnlYersl-
lies. This is more easily accomplish
ID IN the universities which haFe
adopted the elective system OF courses;
One device for shortening the perlod
rneouiirsd for Young man to complete
MS studies and get at work In his
Tsrofession IS, BY choice Of studies, to
make the fourth year OF Ine academic !:
course count also as the hrss year OF
the professional course. For OBVIOUS
reasons this scheme is best operated IN
inst itutions which maintain proIes-
sional schools. But the smaller col
leges which make no claim Co unlxer-
q ssiif;y facilities feel the pressure OF the
demand for faster work. At the
nnaeSing OF the trustees of Amherst
sCsoIleee II Springfield on Thursday,
regu lations were adopted LOOKING TO
flaa shortening Of the college course
10 three wears and one term, as the
Students NAV elect viii be done
~ increasing the number Of courses
TO six, to be maintalned through
three years. But it is required that
The ssudent shall maintain GOOD
scholarship standing Boston Herald.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-07-02
Ee Care Els Asarezs.

Harry Furniss told good story Of
distinguished but irritable Scotch lee
turer. The gentleman had occasion to
speak in a small town in one OF the
lowland counties, and it Glanced that
he met with more than usually loqua-
cious chairman. This genius actually
spoke for a whole hour in ''introduc-
ing" the lecturer. Ee wound up by
saying, .'It is unnecessary for me to
say more, but call upon the talented
gentleman who has come SO far to give
US his address tonight
The lecturer came forward. you
want my address: III give it to you;
322 Rob Roy Crescent. Edinburgh, and
I'm just of there now. Good nightw-
Woman's Home Companion.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-07-02
IallIa FOLLOWS RIOT.
Whites and Blacks Fight on South
ern Passenger Train.

There was serious riot on the train L!
on the north bound Southern tram
out Of Augusta Saturday night. Il
started IN a drunken row. Faceory
people and negroes were engaged ana H
knives and pistols were freely used.
E;ghs or ten white men we're more OF
psgroes Tss1 sesss were vel wounded Two of them,
one one named Wyatt Holes and the other
Collins we're arrested aad locked up
a Langley. The people became IN
Fsnriated, and although Sheriff Alder
naan. Of Aiken, was present he could
do nothing with the mob.
Of she wounded white men were
residents of Langley and vicinity, ana
men gathered from the surrounding
country TO avenge them. SEeWos
1naiidnight 3 broke into The Langley Gala
boose and shot to death the two
wonnded negroes, Collins and Holes.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-07-02
The Preacher and tias Still.

minister IN an adjoining county
10 as started last Saturday to fill an ap-
Doiinsnens at one of his 0conee
churches on his way he learned
that certain man was running
blockade distillery near the road he
was 10 travel. He drove up to the
man, house and hailed him, saying
understand you are running that
still again. 2 The man replied, 40,
f ain mott Well, - said the
preacher, . I Know you are not, but
Won have two negroes there at work
this minute. Twill give you your
choice Give up this outfit to me, or
be presented: and yon have just ten
minutes to decide. y Well" said
the man, let's go to the dist nery. =
At the place the man put still, cap
and = worm IN The preachers buggy,
and they are now in the possession OF
Deptuy Marshal W. B. +. CORN
WalhalIa Courier.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-07-02
PHILIPPINE GOVERNMENT BILL.
A Brief Synopsis of the Measure
as if has Passed Congress.

Washington, June 30.-The Philip
pine civil government bill, as finally
agreed upon today, provides for a
Philippine Legislature of two houses,
one the Philippine commission and the
other an assembly elected by the ma
tives, except the Moros and Pagans.
But this Legislature is not to be Gre
ated until after a census has been
taken, and condition of general
peace and good order shall have pre-
vailed for two years. The Legislature
is to elect two commissioners to repre-
sent the islands in Washington. The
powers of the Legislature are defined,
and an extended bill OF rights set
forth the individual right of citizens
and their protection against unjusut
laws.
Authority is given to issue bonds
for the purchase of friar lands, and
when purchased these become part of
the public domain The public lands
to be open to homesteaders, similar
to the American system, and to pre-
vent corporations from absoring the
lands corporation holdings are limited
to to $500 acres. Corporations are
also stringently regulated in holding
mining and agricultural lands. The
money standard and the permanent
money system are left for future
settlement. The banking system is
also postponed. Provision is made for
subsidiary and minor coins. Au'
thority is given to issue bonds for
harbor and other Improvements.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-07-02
KETTLE and, pot DEBATE.
The High Plane Upon Which Lati-
mer and Evans Conduct Their
Senatorial Campaign.

Conway, June 30.-The senatorial
campaign meeting was held today IL
the court house, in the presence Of
about $50 persons. Congressman
Scarborough, at the request Of the
county chairman introduced the speak
ers. The senators were all refreshed
by the days rest IN North Carolina,
and the majority of them are rele-
eating their little set-and- prepared
speeches to tie rear and as a conse-
quence the campaign meetings promise
to become more Interesting.
The Evans-Latimer controversy came
up again, Mr.. Evans reading the
charges and Latimer replying at
length, stating that Dr.. Stokes, who
was once his friend and whom he had
befriended, was at the time OF his
death an enemy. The enmity Lati-
mer alleges arose from jealousy which
was increased by Latimer's. getting
the seed and bulletin appropriations
when Stokes, who was on the agricul-
tural committee, objected to the In
crease. Mr.. Latimer Acknowledged
everything charged by Stokes except
the free annual pass and he said that
he hoped that he would drop dead in
his tracks if his statement was not
true. Mr.. Latimer appealed to the
audience and tried to initiate Tillman
by taking a hand primary, but only
seven hands went up. 1t developed
that Evans thinks Latimer betrayed
him in the McLaurin campaign. The
two men have not been seen to speak
to each other since the beginning of
this campaign. It will be remembered
that at Marion Mr.. Latimer said that
DR.. Stokes wanted to be a candidate
for the senate and made the charges
against him to help himself, but it
now appears that Mr.. Latimer puts it
on the ground that DR.. Stokes was
afraid that he was taking too much
credit to himself about the rural free
delivery bill.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-07-02
Nearly Come to Blows.

There came near being personal
collision between candidates for rail
road commission at the campaign
meeting at BarnweH Saturday. Dur
ing Mr.. Caughman's remarks he quail
gifed the statement, reported few
days ago, regarding the incompetency
member of the board and to some
Irregularities, not to say the comnnis-
sion was incomplete. Continuing, Mr..
.Caughman asked Mr.. Wilborn II he
meant to insinuate, in the remark
made at Hampton, that he was fee.
The disputants got warm Instantly, as
Mr.. Wilborn's answer was not salts
factory. A personal encounter was
only prevented by the interference CT
persons on th stand. Both gentlemen
seemed ready and willing to proceed
and were only qaieted with diacnlty,
This was done. however, and Csugh-
man finished his speech. After this
Mr.. Wilborn's apologized to the audi
eneee as Mr.. Caughman had done.
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changed The Text.

..Dr. De Witt Talmage during his
visit TO England in 1879" says the Lon
don Chronicle. had been engaged to
preach in :, church in one OF the large
towns of England. On arriving at the
building he found it besieged By a
throas Of from 1900 to 10000 people.
Naturally. he expected the place would
be crowded inside. Instead Of this he
was surprised 20 find it only moderate
ly full.
why he demanded of the pastor.
don't you let this crowd of people come
in?
".oh,' said he, each person inside
has paid shillings to get in
"Dr. Talmage had intended to preach
from the text, Without money and
without price, he changed his sub
ject''
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-07-02
Woman Marries a Woman.

For six years person, said to be a
your!g man and known as Herman G.
Wood, has lived in Baltimore, work
mo about grocery stores. On June II
Wood was married to Mrs. Ernestine
L. Rausch, widow owning a grocery
store. The other Gay she reported to
tha police that she had discovered her
so-called husband to be woman: On
being visited by the police Wood
reluctantly admitted that she was a
woman, that six years ago she had got
ten into trouble at her North Caro-
Ina home and had come to Baltimore,
donning male garb and living ever
since as man. During her residence
in Baltimore the masqueradlng young
woman has mingled freely with men,
drinking, smoking and joining IN
their sports without her sex ever hay
ing been suspected. She is now under
arrest.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-07-02
The CHARLESTON
EXPOSITION APPROPRIATION.
Congress Reluctantly Comes TO the
Rescue Of Exposition Company.
Republican Leaders Made Hard
Fight Against it.

Washington, June 3o.-After hard
fight the friends of the Charleston Tx
position succeeded in getting the ap-
propriation through the house.
Without division the house this
evening passed the amendment to % the the
urgent deficiency bill carrying $50, 900
for the relief of the Charleston exposi-
tion company. The amendment, which
was inserted in the senate at the IN
stance of Senator Tillnan, has been
in conference for several days. past.
The house conferees made stubborn
fight against it and when it was sub
mitted to the house earlier in the af-
ternoon their action was sustained. A
further conference being asked, the
senate conferees refused absolutely to
recede from their amendment, claim
ing that the house having acceded to
the Buffalo relief appropriation OF
500, 600, Charleston should not be left
out in the cold. To break the dead
lock the conferees Of the lower house
finally gave in and their report was
adonteG
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-07-02
The Table Napkin.

Curiously enough, that article low
considered almost indispensable, the
table napkin, was first used only by
children and was adopted by elder
members of the family about the mid
die Of the fifteenth century. In Ell
quette books OF an earlier date than
this among other sage pieces of advice
for children are instructions about wip-
ing their fingers and lips with their
napkins.
It seems that the tablecloth was long
enough to reach the floor and served
the grown people in place of napkins.
When they did begin to use napkins,
they placed them first on the shoulder,
then on the left arm and finally tied
them about the neck.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-07-02
Koester Gives Up.

George r. Rooster, collector of in
ternal revenue for South Carolina,
whose nomination is hetd mp IN the
Senate, realizes that he cannot De
confirmed. and announces in an inter
view that he viii gracefully step down
and out when Congress adjourns. The
opposition to his confirmation comes
from the negro Republicans Of the
country, who allege that he took part
in the famous CASTOR lynching, few
years ago. This Koester denies, and
SAYS that he was only present at the
Inyching in the capacity Of a reporter.
Mr.. Koester will devote his entire
time to the business management OF
his paper, the Columbia Record. Mr..
Paul NJ. Brice is the editor.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-07-02
wne scep1er.

The scepter was the emblem Of pow
er. AS the silver wand, so familiar in
cathedrals, was once hollow, containing
the .'virge" or rod with which chastise-
ment was inflicted upon the choristers
and younger members Of the founda-
ton, so the royal scepter represented
the right to infict punishment. Hence
the expression ito sway the scepter"
implied the holding Of regal dignity
The scepter with the dove possessed the
additional signifcation Of the Holy
Ghost, as controlling the actions of the
sovereign. The same idea was con-
veyed at Reims by the beautifu- cere-
mony of letting loose number OF
doves at the coronation of the French
kings.-Gocd Words
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-07-02
Better Pay for Professors.

At meeting of the board of visitors
of the South Carolina Military Aca-
DENY in Charleston on Saturday a
slight increase was made in the sala-
ries of all the members of the faculty.
Some years ago the salary of the su-
perintendent and the professors was
reduced on account of the cut made
in the appropriation by the Legisla-
ture, but the increase made today does
not bring them to what they were
formerly, though all of the salaries
are larger than they were last year.
The superintendent will now get
50, 500, the four professors ranking as
major, Cummings, Thomas, Mazyck
and Bond, will be paid 81, 100 instead
of 1,5oo and Capt. Coleman is pro.
noted to rank as major with pay OF
$1,000. He is now full professor Of
physics. The other professors all
receive proportionate increase.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-07-02
Not at This Tine.

The bill of Representative johnson
providing for an additional district
Judge for the western district OF
South Carolina failed to even get out
of the sub committee of the judiciary
committee of the House Of Represent
atives. The reason for this was that
the department of justice reported
against the bill, claiming that there
was not sufficient BUSINESS in South
Carolina to guarantee the appoint
ment of an additional judge. Whether
the measure can be passed next ses-
sion is doubtful.