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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-10-07
Hon. W. S. RisseIl Dead.

Buffalo, N. Y, Oct. 6.-Wilson S.
Bissell, former Postmaster General,
died at 10.15 O'Clock tonight. At
about noon he sank into a deep sleep,
and it was with difficulty that he was
aroused at intervals during the after
noon for nourishment and medicine.
The end came easily and peacefully.
Dr.. Dewitt Fl. Sherman, the physi-
clan who has been attending him dur
ing is recent illness, and members of
the family were at his bedside.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-10-07
Winburn's New Studio.

Photographer J. B. Winburn has
moved into his new Studio, No. 1917,
South Main street, up stairs over
Stubs Bros, Clothing Store, which
was built especially for him and which
is one of the best arranged photo
graphic studios in the State. Mr..
Winburn is fitting up his new studio
in handsome style, and while the fur
nishing and decorating has not been
completed, he is prepared to do regular
work and will be pleased to have his
patrons call. Oct. 6-l6
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-10-07

The Savannah News says: "Mr.
VIM P. Kavanaugh returned yesterday
from trip through the cotton country
in Georgia with gloomy crop report.
He says the crop is in poor condition,
and that the prospects are very unfav-
orable. The current estimates in the
interior are that Georgia will make at
least $50, 600 bales less than last year. )"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-10-07

Gel. Croft, uesior counsel for James
II. Tillman made an ignominious fail
ure to brcwbeat. intimidate or en-
tangle August Kohn when he was on
tie stand in the Tillman trial. Aug
us,s Kohn is usually we'll able to take
care OF himself, and in his encounter
with Col. Croft he fully sustained his
re putation for cool deliberation and
strict adherence to facts-hard undis-
p,ltable facts When it comes to facts
he is an expert and the man who un-
dsirtakes to browbeat him into stating
Oh writing something that he does not
know to be fact is predcomed to fail
ule. The tactics adopted by Col
C,oft, while not at aE uncommon
with members of the bar. many OF
whom proceed on the theory that a
witness has no rights they are bound
to respect. were inexcusable, and If
his reputation suffers from the public
is7 given his misconduct in the exam
nation of Mr. Kohn, he has only him
self TO blame.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-10-07
MRS. B. R. 1ILLMAN INJURED.
Was Thrown From a Buggy by a
Runaway Horse.
Special to TIE State.

Special to TIE State.
Edgefeld, Oct. cit is reported
here this evening that Mrs. B. R.
Tillman and her son Mr.. B. R. Till
man, Jr., OF Trenton have been seri-
ously hurt by being thrown out Of a
buggy by a runaway horse. The rumo1
runs that Mrs. Tillman's head has
been seriously wounded. Drs. Tomp-
kins and Marsh of this place have
been summoned to the injured.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-10-07
1t is the Policy of This Store
TO LEAD.

To be first in line with the things the threshold Of
the season. and until you the styles shown in this
store you Of the really should see them
ELSEWHERE Ever the lookout for the best qualities Of
chandse which ready cash and trained experience
have secured many specials for each of several depart
ments and the pleasure all to show them. For In
stance
From Black Goods STOCK either 44nch Merose, or
42-inch Cheviot (all-wool) ] dollar yard.
From our Colored Dress Goods stock 44inch a-Wool
|Zbeine at dollar the real value 65c also the Scotch
Tweed and Manish Sutngs from 75c to $l35 per yard
From our Domestic stock l04 sheeng at l8c, hardly to
be found elsewhere. IA Fruit of the Loom at TIC.
From our Kid Glove STOCK the famous Centemer French
Kids ST. all szes black only always Sl50 heretofore
From our Taor-made Suit department. allwoo Chevlot
Suit either long short STYLE for S. sik-lned, long
Coat effect the real thing for at Sl3 5Ounmatcha
bic in Sumter.
We have double-knee School Boy Hose at loc Will give
Ia whole box of II pairs for 81.
Dur already we'll known Millinery Department will make its
own speech
If any floor Oil Cloth desired you at present
special 35c article for 25c per square yard.
We still control the Queen Quality and Drew Seby makes
of fine shoes for ladies' and Little Giant brand for children
Come and
The Sumter Dry Good Go.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-10-07

Although the price Of cotton has de-
eIned steady during the past few
weeks in the face of the most unfavor-
able crop reports from all sections of
tho South and that there seems to be
no prospect for higher prices in the
immediate future, it is the almost
unanimous opinion of we'll Informed
cotton men that the crop is one of the
shortest in years and that the
price must go up when the rush
of cotton to market ends. The crop
last year vas not large enough to sup
ply the demand aud if it be true as we
believe it is, that this years crop is
far smaller than last years the price
of cotton in the late winter and spring
months cannot fail to be higher than
it has been for years. The present low
price is not due to an over-supply OF
cot ION, but to a combination of the
cotton mills and cotton spectators
formed Tor the purpose Of putting down
the price for their own advantage. II
they can buy cotton at low price
nor they will reap big profit next
spring. It was we'll to rush cotton to
market and sell it as rapidly as posi-
Bile as long as the price remained
above ten cents, but under present con-
ditions we believe that those who are
IN il position to hold their cotton nm
I'll the isse winter or spring should
do 80. By throwing their cotton on
the market now the farmers are play
ing INFO. the hands OF the low price
continuation and are giving the comb
nation the most effective aid possible.
Continued heavy receipts will send the
prize lower and lower, while light
receipts would cause substantial ad-
Yarce. Not bale of this years crop
should be sold for less than ten cents,
and We trust the cotton growers will
hold enough Of their cotton. to defeat
the combination and secure the higher
prices that must prevail later on.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-10-07
Crosses of Honor.

In the near future Dick Anderson
Chapter, D. of c., will present the
Veterans with Crosses of Honor.
Those who have not made application
should do 80 at once. Blanks can be
had by applying to
Mrs. Altamont Moses,
President Dick Anderson Chapter.
County papers please copy.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-10-07
QUARTERLY STATEMENT

UUHn GnGe ~ ~ Gm6Vh
OF TIE CONDITION AND BUSINESS OF
The Bank Of SUMTER Sumter, C.
At the close of the quarter ending Septem
Der 80, 1903, published in conformity with
the Acts of the General Assembly.
ASSETS.
Loans and Discounts, S26s,sos SO
Bonds, 1900 w
Furniture and. Fixtures, 1900 90
Cash on hand, Cash Items and
and Bankers, 1884 80
Total, $377,283 %
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock paid in, 5 $4,000 90
Deposits, 24o,El6 II
Due to other Banks and Bank
ers, Z,9lO 90
Rediscounts, 35,4CO 90
Undivided surplus, 1856 A8
Total, s377,2S3 %
The State of South Carolina, g
Sumter County,
I, w. F. RHAME, Cashier of "The
Bank of Sumter" do solemnly swear that
the above statement is true, to the best of
my knowledge and belief.
W. F. RHAME, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
1st day of October, A. D., 1908.
r. L. WRIGHT, L. s.
Notary Public for S. c.
Correct Attest
w. F. B. HAYNSWORTH,
President. 1:-..o
RICHD. I. MANNING, A>'Aoo''
R. l.. COOPER,
Oct z, 1908.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-10-07

In their advertisement this week
O'Donnell & Co., give prominence to
their immense line of underwear.
They are making a lead Of this line
this week and those who want AN out
fit for the winter should call ON them.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-10-07

The Sumter Watchmon was founded in
1850 and the True Southron in 1866. The
Hyatchuaan and Southron now has the COM
bned circulation and influence of both of
the old papers, and is manifestly the best
advertising medium in Sumter.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-10-07
NOTICE.

HAVE moved my Office to the COM
modious building formerly occupied
by Mr.. A. White, on Main street, 1l5,
where Twill be glad to see my friends
and customers in regard to Fertilizers,
aud am prepared to take orders for all
they need in that line.
respectfully,
Oct 7 THOS. S. SUMTER.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-10-07
Estate DIR. Henry Stuckey, Decd.

ALL persons having claims against said
Estate will present same duly attested !;
and all persons indebted in any way to
said Estate will make payment without
delay to
GEO. M. STUCKEY,
Oct st Qualified Executor.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-10-07
Estate of DIR. John n, Furman,
DECEASED.

DECEASED.
WILL apply to the Judge of Probate
of Sumter County on November 9Th, 1908,
for Final Discharge as Administrator of
aforesaid Estate.
RICHARD B. FURMAN, MD.
Oct 1T Administrator.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-10-07

The Minor Store is nothing if not
strictly up-to-date and progressive.
See their ad. today for something new.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-10-07

Mr.. John Marshall, of the News and
Courier. is sending his paper the
most interesting and readable letters
from Lexington relative to the Tillman
trial that have been published in any
psspsr.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-10-07
DeLORuES
PHARMACY,
23 South Main st.

Open from Z a. m. to 10 p.
m. ; Sunday, 9 a. m. to l p. m
Having consolidated my two
stores, I will be pleased to see
all my customers at the above
stand, where I am better pre-
pared than ever to serve them.
Your prescriptions will be
called for and delivered.
Phone 45.
Full line Of Drugs, Garden
Seed and Cigars.
Your patronage solicited.
Call bell for night work.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-10-07

Ask your physician if Glenn Springs
Mineral Water is not what you need.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-10-07

FOR SALE-Two secondhand Pi-
amos, first class for beginners to prac-
tice on; s25 each, your choice. Call
or address, H. L. B. Wells, Sumter G.
H., S. G. Oct 7-6t
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-10-07
NO DULL TIMES
HERE.
sRzeS8yS!E a5SSIx E5FSgs ze4saSM

No waiting for business but always making it. Our Annual
Fall Opening successful one has been held and hun
reds were both charmed and edited by the opportunity
furnished in this very elaborate display Of Fine Dress Goods
for both and evening wear exquisite Millinery and hand
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1903-04-23

For some time after the depar-
ture of Mr.. Mullin from this To-
cality fishing became almost a lost
art. Recently, however, it has
been revived by Guards Alexander
and White who have entered into
a partnership for the purpose of
rendering St. Croix lake fshless.
They set lines at night and on
alternate mornings 60 forth in
the grey dawn to bring in the kill.
They have every expectation of
being very successful in the long
run, but up to date the fates have
been adverse. So far the only
catch of any consequence was a
tamarack log of generous proper
tons, which while having a dis
tinct market value, would scarcely
be considered edible by even the
most sanguine.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1903-04-23
II mile Witb me.

o who will walk mile with me
Along life's merry way?
A cOmrade blithe and full of glee,
Who dares to laugh out loud and free,
And let his frOlic fancy play,
Like happy child, through the flowers gay
That fill the field and fringe the way
Where he walks mile with me.
And who will walk mile with me
Along life's weary way?
A friend whose heart has eyes to see
The stars shine out DER the darkening lea,
And the quiet rest at the end o. the day.
A friend who knows, and dares to say,
The brave, sweet words that cheer the way
Where he walks mile with me.
With such comrade, such friend,
fain would walk till journeys end,
Through summer sunshine, winter rain,
And then?-Farewell, we shall meet again!
Henry van Dyke In The Outlook.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1903-04-23
TO INMATES.

For the Information of new arrivals and all
others desiring to send THE MIRROR to friends
we wish to say that the privilege will be granted
by complying with the following rules: Write
out your own name, register arl cell number
and send to this office with name and address
of person to whom paper is to be sent. Each
paper must be kept clean and folded in the
same manner as it is when you receive it and
placed in your door every Friday night. All in
mates are requested to comply with this order
whether sending out a copy or not.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1903-04-23

Movement of During the past
Prison Population week five prison
ers arrived at the prison while
seven were released during the
same period. Of the latter, six were
discharged and one was released
on parole. The discharged men
we're: G.. c., register number III;
J. A., 1893; w. E. H., 1893; J. H.,
SO5: w. H., 1886, and J. S. K,
800. W. L., 6O2, was released on
parole.
There are now 5e5 inmates, Of
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1903-04-23

The Pardon Board No action was
Again Adjourns. takan NV tho
Board of Pardons at the adjourned
meeting held last Thursday. The
members met, considered a few
cases, took them all under advise
ment and then adjourned to meet
again at the call of Governor Van
SAINT, which may be any time in
the next three months.
The inmates Of this institution
whose cases were considered at
Thursdays meeting were the fol-
lowing: G. A, $3.50; B. K. S.,
500; J. F., COG; R. B., SIS; F. W,
4439; E. j., 1905, and A. LIB, ISL.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1903-04-23
CHURCH NOTICE.

Services In the Prison Chapel at 900 O'Clock
every Sunday morning. Protestant and
Catholic services every alternate Sunday.
Rev. S. j. Kennedy and Rev, FIR. Corcoran
chaplainS.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1903-04-23

A couple of masons, supervised
by Capt. Alexander, are engaged
in constructing a new platform
before the upper south door of
the dollhouse. The old platform
was in very bad state Of repair for
a long time.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1903-04-23

NOTIZ:-EINE Won DEN REGELN
IN DIEsER ANsTALT IsT DAsZ ALLIE
BRIEFE GESCHRIEBEN BEL DEN
EINWOHNERN MUEssEN INTER
ZEICHNET SEN NIT DEM VOLLEN
NAMEN DEs SCHREIBERs.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1903-04-23
LOCAL NEWS.

NOTICE:-ONE OF THE RULES
OF THIS INSTITUTION rs THAT ALL
LETTERS WRITTEN BY INMATES
MUST BE SIGNED WITH THE FULL
NAME OF THE WRITER.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1903-04-23

The chautau- The Napoleonic wars
qua Meeting in general and the
battle of Waterloo in particular
engaged the attention Of the local
Chautauquans at their meeting last
Sunday. Of the three papers read,
two dealt with some phase Of the
career of Napoleon, and both were
as thoroughly discussed as time
would permit. The third paper,
treating Of the right Of eminent
domain, also proved a fruitful
theme for discussion.
The program opened with class
report having for its subject the
duke of Wellington. The men,
Der compared the great duke to
the other generals of the nineteenth
century, somewhat to the discredit
of the latter, and gave a short
sketch of his life and more prom
inent battles. In the discussion
that followed it became evident
that a number of those present
were familiar with the biography
of the "Iron Duke" and the opin-
ions and comparisons brought forth
we're very interesting. Of course
with many of those present it mar
rowed down to a comparison of the
accomplishments of the duke and
his greatest opponent.
After the time allotted to discus
sion had expired Musical Director
Rodenkirchen favored the circle
with a violin solo. His playing
always ELECTS the applause of the
Chautauquans. He played Noe
turne by John Field.
A special paper on Eminent
Domain" followed and was dis
cussed in an intelligent manner,
after which came class report on
Napoleon. The writer was very
positive in his views of the emper-
or, regarding him as an egotista and
''transcendental criminal" and his
essay evoked spirited discussion.
A college song by members of the
glee club and the report of the
critic brought the meeting to a
close.
One member who was instructed
to report at Sundays meeting
failed to do SO. Under such cir
cuJnstances, provided no satisfac-
tory excuse can be given, the by
laws provide that the members
name be stricken from the rolls of
the organization. The chair was
instructed to investigate the mat
ter. Another member who has
failed to appear at two consecutive
meetings was dropped from the
circle, in accordance with the by
laws.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1903-04-23

Mr.. L. A. Muedeking of st. Paul
was appointed a guard in this in
stitution this week, to succeed
Mr.. Carney, who has resigned.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1903-04-23

The walters appeared in their
new white coats Sunday, looking
like ready money.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1903-04-23
Radiealisill.
MUNICIPAL, state and national officiaIdom b.

RaeaIsm subjected
| toe general shaking
parent in public life The rapid
and OF broader mold kner the
front These progressive agents of
cult dogma political local
of their field of
States elsewhere Witness the
of public offices the
country Every branch public service probed
The naturally spasmodic
procedure Their hypocrisy
parent The
which has given impulse to this awakening of
public spirit and that the which live
nze the acts Of their fellows carefully The rapid life led
the centers of population shapns their wits
hen prone TO discover any lapse from moral ude IN their
pass phase element to the part be-
ginning to take politics. and
mayoraty of
the city of Cleveland distinct victory
= m s new element Mr. Johnson had the entire con-
plurality he obtained
ing from old ideals and becoming
We might that the
minds in national questions Rdcaim
stupndous
task but that offers obstacle the
device has been the work of man who possessed ndyduav Of
nothing bring
new recent incident this When the sixteen inch
to be tested the old og cried aloud
them to be- usual at fault
work completion millions citizens will
failure
found way to obtain money to tie work. American
radcaism will complete the work.
general
These scandals
oy the element who did not wish soil their hands
washing the pue dirty linen Some writer's have pointed scandals
evidences decadence the morals of the
truth their that will
nquties PENDENN1s.
engaging
the attention of France article the
Monde the best known generals advocating
e ahg WIN tne cavalry caones place OF he lance mas given rise TO
much discussion criticism The the find
opposed involving
with this ancient doubtabe
produced modern who led the memorable
stawart the The
nars and 70 the nnctn % his
entitled
handled against rifles and artillery
81 think mistake aboshing lance said
induces dsappove all sweeping changes No doubt is
quite right dragons bne
think
the sword effective
imagine
Skhs British
fight with any other weapon"
actively military
question the military
ceed spirit of hostility the older Generals just in other tits
inevitable accepted with good Nevertheless
be regarded above ALL political measure The country set and
country must have It, whether Will nave the shape In which
The negative
absolute dispense the eldest widowed
mother has raised agitation which soon to find in the
not likely
who are awaiting the the for
reasons will hardly see it in operation before 1905 and 1906
objection that heard the
thorough Germany
reform snch as this sbond be and
oduced" The criticism
train man to his duties Neyerhe the political side be
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1903-04-23

The first tulip of the season has
appeared in one of the beds beside
the shoe factory.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1903-04-23

whom 377 are in the first grade,
1877 in the second, and eleven in
the third. In few weeks the
courts will adjourn for the summer,
and from now on the population will
gradually decrease until next fall.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1903-04-23

Jimmy started to cut the grass
yesterday.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1903-04-23
HELIOG A M S.
BY A. 1. b. AND r. M.
Love may be blind, but it sees
lots of trouble.

Love may be blind, but it sees
lots of trouble.
A policeman of Sioux City, Iowa,
has been dismissed from the force
for stealing a kiss from a grass
widow. A blue uniform may be
license which entities a police
man to steal sweets from the stand
of an apple woman, but he can't
browse on the lips of a grass widow
without special permit from her.
Long hair and a scrawIing sig
nature don't make genius.
Neither does bleached hair and a
poodle dog make lady.
The big mitt man generally
handles a. sucker without gloves.
Some men spend more money
on their antes than they do on
their wives.
The members of women's po-
litical club in Colorado declare
they will vote for no man who
grows side whiskers. This is what
might be properly called a side
issue.
If girl who has received a
kitchen diploma dies an old maid
it's voluntary on her part.
A news item says that a woman
in Mexico who used blasphemous
words in church was turned into
stone. She must be hard case.
In a decision recently handed
down a Kansas justice declares
that hard cider is soft drink.
| would like to ask certain
member of our circle if little
Freddie who swan the river with
a seven ton cannon strapped to his
back stole his military tactics from
Napoleon.
A state senator in Georgia has
introduced bill to prohibit shoot
ing the can. He would have dis
played more craftsmanship if he
had substituted the word "coon"
in place of can.
The frequent defalcation of
Hawaiian officials is proof positive
that the natives of that island are
becoming thoroughly inoculated
with the germ of civilization.
Recent disclosures in the police
department of various municipali-
ties prove that great many of
our large cities are flooded with
counterfeit coppers.
A Milwaukee paper states that
the five members who were recent
ly expelled from the limburger
club declare that if they are not
reinstated they will raise an awful
stink.
Anything you get for nothing
usually is not worth that much.
Kansas has again gone prohibi-
ton. This means another victory
for the drug stores and blind pigs.
The pearl of wisdom is never
found i'm the shell Of a lobster.
h.
More men commit suicide with
the corkscrew than with the pistol.
McFadden's row of flats will
have a hard row to hoe in any city
where the Celt is numerous.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1903-04-23

PRISON OFFICIALS.
BOARD OF CONTROL.
s. w. LEAVETT, Chairman Litchfeld
j. A. MARTIN, ST. Cloud
o. B. GOULD, Winona
h. w. WRIGHT, Secretary
RESIDENT OFFICIALS.
HENRY WOLFER, warden
j. S. GLENNON. Deputy Warden
M. C. COLLIGAN, Asst. Deputy Warden
II. w. DAVIS, Clerk and Accounting Officer
F. M. BORDWELL Steward
B.. j. MERRILL, Physician
MISS MARY MCKINNEY, Matron
s. j. KENNEDY, Protestant Chaplain
CHARLES CORCORAN, Catholic Chaplain
PRISON AGENT.
J. Z. BARNCARD, st. Paul
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1903-04-23

During holdup in California
woman tried to save her diamond
ring by putting it in her mouth,
but during the excitement she
swallow it. That woman is a dia-
mond in and diamond out.