The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-11-26
Satan Leading On %
(From the New York Tines


Illiott Danforth, politician, lawyer
and society man, tells good story
on himself. Mr.. Danforth, who has
long been in the public eye, has a
summer home at Bainbridge, Cbenango
County, where he is very popular.
Recently there was Sunday School fes-
tival and and Mr.. Danforth was pre-
Walled upon to accept the post of
grand marshal. He attired himself
in blue, borrowed chapeaU, scarlet
sash and spurs and engaged the most
spirited horse in the village.
More than 1000 children were in the
parade, and Mr.. Danforth, prouder
than Lucifer, rode at the head, bowing
and smiling to hundreds. AS the grove
was neared the musial director order
ed the children to sing "Rold the
Fort.'' Mr.. Danforth enjoyed it at the
outset, but when the second verse be-
gan he blanched. The lines in that
are:
See the mighty host advancing,
Satan leading on
"Stop!" shouted Danforth, and,
calling an aide, he said:
"Take my place; I'll go down the
line to see what's doing"
The Harvin Lumber Company's mill
about three miles from Paxville was
burned Thursday. The mill will be
rebuilt about three miles on the oppo-
site side Of Paxville, from which point
they will continue to haul their rough
stuff to their. planning mill, located
at Paxville.
Wilmington N. c., Nov. 22.-Fire
at 2 o'clock this morning gutted the
combination wood and brick building
occupied by the Atlantic Coast Line
ticket Office, purchasing agents and
general storekeeper's Offices in this
city. The loss will probably reach
$50, 0,OOe.
Mexico City, November 23.-The
heavy advance in the gold premium
has been rising all week and has
reached LII. It is generally conceded
tht gold standard cannot be long
delayed, as silver auctuates in value
SO rapidly chat it cannot be relied on
as basis of currency. TIE present
rise, it is believed, will probably be
followed by a reaction, but on all
hands it is thought that a new and per-
manent minimum level has been es-
tablished.
New York, Nov. 21.-The lnterna-
tional Banking Corporation, which
was established under special Act of
Congress to act as a fiscal agent for
the United States in the Orient, at a
meeting Of its directors today increas-
ed its capital and surplus from six
million dollars to ten million dollars,
and elected VIM. L. Meyer as its pres
ident. The bank has established
branches in London, Yokohama,
Shanghai, Manila and Singapore.
Washington, Nov. 21.-The state de-
partment has been informed that God
frey Hunter, Jr., son OF the United
States minister Of Guatemala City, to-
day shot and killed VIM. Fitzgerald Of
Grand Rapids, Mich. Hunter has taken
refuge in the legation and an inter
esting question has a risen as to his
exemption from arrest.
Panama, November 21. Consul Gen.
eral Gudger landed from the Wisconsin
at o'clock today, bringing the news
that treaty of peace has been signed.
this afternoon by the revolutionist
general, Herrera, and the Government
commissioners, Rear Admiral Casey
will sail tomorrow.
Knoxville, Tenn, Nov. 21.-Harvey
Logan, the alleged Montana train rob-
ber, was this afternoon found guilty
of IN Of the 10 counts in The indict-
ment. Counsel entered motion for
new trial and Judge Clark deferred
sentence until after the motion is
heard. The 10 counts embrace charges
of forging signatures to notes of the
National Bank of Montana, and pass
ing forged notes.
Davenport, "a, Nov. 21.-Robbers
held up a Rock Island train tonight
two miles from Davenport. The
whole police force of Davenport has
gone to the scene. 1t is reported that
the robbers numbered II men.