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Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-01-06
A Pearl River County
. Man to Hang
. SUPREME COURT DECISION
That a Man Cannot Garry a Dead
ly Weapon in His Own House.
INTERESTING POINT OF LAW
The Case of Man Selling Two
Bottles of Beer.
Special to the Daily Progress.

jackson, Jan. 6.-One death SEN
tence was affirmed by the supreme
court at its sitting last evening.
About twelve months ago in Pearl
River county Maggie Bates attempted
to chastise her daughter with the lid
of cracker box when Alex Smith,
the sweetheart Of the girl, shot the
Bates woman dead III her tracks and
then fired two shots into the PROSTATE
body. The supreme court has fixed
the date of execution for the 28th of
February.
Green Jordan, alias Nails, con-
victed in the circuit court Of Holmes
county, will serve a life sentence in
the penitentiary for murder. He
attempted to establish corpus deleeti,
but without result.
In the case of Jim Wilson vs.. state,
from the circuit cuOnrt of AlcOrn
county, it was decided that person
has no right to carry a concealed
weapon, even in his own house,
unless he can establish by proof that
there is probability of violence be-
ing done toward him.
An interesting point OF law passed
upon was in the case of Z. FL. Rose
VS.. state, from the circuit court Of
Greene county. Appellant was con-
victed of selling two bottles of beer,
but no evidence was proudced to show
that he had received the money there
for A price of fifty cents had been
agreed upon, however, and the su-
preme court decides that n sale on
credit is equivalent TO a sale for cash,
so far as the law is concerned, and
this will probably stop the blind
tigers from transacting. credit busi
ness
Tho celebrated Whit Owens case
was brought up on motion for a
writ of ceritierati, the appellant
claiming that vital parts of the record
had been left ont. including letter
written by Will Mathis from Whit
Owens. The court ordered that the
portions of the record not contained
in the transcript be sent to Jackson
and a decision will then be reached
Is to their admissibility.
The case of J. j. Boone VS.. state
convicted in the circuit court of Law
renee county and given seven year
term for arson, was reversed and re-
manded because the Indictment by the
grand jury did not contain the word
maliciously. On somewhat SINH
Lar grounds the case of james Stark
VS. state, from Winston county, ac-
cused of indecent exposure Of person,
was reversed, the indictment not con-
tanning the word "lewdly."
Jim Ashwood, convicted in the
circuit court of Winston county Of an
attempted criminal assault on Tiny
Garter, and sentenced to seven years
in prison, secured reversal on tech
nical grounds.
Several minor criminal cases were
disposed Of by the court and the re-
mainder of the sitting was devoted to
arguments in the case of Henry Leon
ard VS. Harrison county, civil ac-
tion brought to prevent the removal
of the county seat from Mississippi
City to Gulfport. Ex-Attorney- Gen
eral Frank Johnston represented the
nti-removalists and Congressman
elect Z. j. Bowers the defendants.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-01-06
PRESIDENT OF NJ, ]. AND K. c.
Inspecting Proposed Routes North
ward From Decatur.
Special to the Daily Progress.

Special to the Daily Progress.
jackson. Jan. 6.-President Merrill
of the Mobile, Jackson and Kansas
City road, is now making an inspec-
tion of the proposed routes or the
route northward from Decatur, and it
is likely that he will reach conclu
sion on the right Of way to be fol-
lowed within the next few days. The
citizens have been unusually liberal
in making donations and free grants
foe rights of way, and the work of
pushing the construction northward
will be actively in progress during
the spring and summer months.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-01-06
STATE REVENUE AGENTS DEPUTIES

Making Crusade in North MiSSiSS-
sppi Searching for Dellnquents.
Special TO the Daily Progress.
Jackson, Jan. 6.-The deputies of
the state revenue agent are now max
ing crusade through north Missis-
sippi in search of delinquent solvent
credits, an the latest place where a
surprise has been stirred mp among
the people is in Yallobusha county
where one deputy has delved into the
musty records of the past and un-
earthed property valued at more than
a million dollars on which no taxes
have been paid in past years. The
tax claims have been filed with the
board of supervisors for adjustment.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-01-06
ROADS VIGOROUSLY PROTEST
Against the Low Rates on Certain
Goods.
Special TO the Daily Progress.

Jackson, Jan. 6.-At its session TO-
day the railroad commission heard
the complaints Of a large number of
traffic officials representing the va
rious roads operated in Mississippi
against the recently adopted local
freight rates on cotton piece goods,
machinery and clothing manufactured
within the state. The freight
officials vigorously protest against the
rates, claiming they are too low.
The commission has taken the matter
under advisement, but there is no
likelihood Of the rates being repealed,
as they are warmly advocated by Com
mismsioners May and Kincannon, who
constitute majority of the body.
There is some talk among the traffic
men of carrying the matter to the
courts.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-01-06
KILLED HIS DADDY.

jackson, Jan. 6.-Walter Haley,
she eight-year- negro boy arrested
here for killing his father, will be
held to await the grand jury next
week. Haley claims that the shoot
ing was accidental, and occurred DUR
ing scuffie while his fatehr was at
tempting to chastise him for going
hunting without permission.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-01-06
LITTLE BUSINESS TO TRANSACT
January Session of Penitentiary
Board Dulest of the Year.
Special to the Daily Progress.

Jackson, Jan. 6.-The board of con-
troll of the penitentia1y will have no
business of Importance to transact at
its session tomorrow. The January
session is generally the dullest of the
year, all important matters having
been disposed of before the winding
up of the old year.
The railroad commission at its
Tuesday session will hear the com
plants Of the traffic managers of the
various systems against the recently
promulgated rates on machinery,
clothing and cotton piece goods, man.
ufactured within the state, and Wig
orous fight will be made against the
proposed schedules the railroads claim
ing that they are ridiculously low.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-01-06
KINDS COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT.

Jackson, Jan, 6.-The Kinds county
cirucit court will be busy throughout
the week with the civil docket, and
litigation involving over 500, 900 is
slated for disposal.
The regular term commences next
Monday.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-01-06

ment of all losses. Mr.. Cole is also an
advocate of the co-insurance clause,
now prohibited in Mississippi, and
these will be the principal features
Of his platform in case his name goes
before the people.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-01-06
GOVERE0R PETlTIONED
For Release of "Billie" Golden,
From Montgomery County.
Special to the Daily Progrcss

Jackson, Jan. 6.-The latest pardon
petition TO reach the governors Office
asks for the release of billie" Col
den, who was sentenced to the peni-
tentiary from Montgomery county on
the 18th of October, 1901 for eighteen
months on the charge of attempted
murder. The governor now has over
five hundred petitions for pardon on
file in his Office, and the prison popu-
lation is less than l 200
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-01-06
An Amendment to the Charter OF
Incorporation of the Watkins
Machine & FonndarY Co.

An amendment 10 the charter of the
Watkins Machine 81 Fouydry Co, au-
thorizlng the capitol stock of said cor
pnl ation- to be increased from $500
to $50. 900.
Be it resolved bv the stock holders of
the Watkins Machine 81 Foundry Co,
! hat the capitol stock said corpora
tion shall be increased from $4,000
to $4,000 with all the rights, privi
liaes, powers, immunities and fran
chises heretofore granted said corpora
lion.
This December, 22nd. 1892. dec23-Sw
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-01-06

'If you to krow what snartIy dressed
this season, ask to Stem Bloch Smart Clothes
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-07-01
Paine Celery
Compound
Permanently Cures Sick and
Nervous Headaches that
Make Life Miserable.

Sick and nervous headaches are amongst
the worst ills of life. The man or woman who
is subject to headache at irregular intervals,
goes through life bearing a load Of misery
and wretchedness that is terrible to think
of.
Headaches as rule, result from dis
ordered condition of the nervous system.
Mental excitement, loss of sleep, bodily
fatigue, and disordered digestion are exciting
causes. When the brain becomes tired and
debilita,ed, the whole nervous system is weak
ened, and headaches result. If the liver is,
sluggish, the kidneys inactive, and digestion
deraneed, headaches invariably follow. To
cure and preven, headache, the nervous sys-
tenn must be strengthened and vitalized.
The most persistent cases of headache. ncrvot s
feebleness, and sleeplessness, are permanent.
cured by Paine's Celery Compound; it is tlle
great reconsruetant of the nervous system.
Mrs. Henry Westrick, St. Clair, Mich, tells
of her release from suffering as follows:-
81 have heen troubled with dyspepsia al,>
sick headache for a number of years. .Aboni
every week l world have bad spell of sick
headache, brt since l began using Paine's
Celery Compound, my dyspepsia is gone, and
do not have any more headaches. fee!
better than have for years.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-07-01
Record Of the Past
No Stronger Evidence
Can be Produced.

Look well to their record. What they
have done many times in years gone by
is the best guarantee of future results. Any
one with bad back, any reader suffering
from urinary troubles, from any kidney
ills, will find the following evidence proof
that relief and cure is near at hand:
Mr.. G. NJ. Myers, the well-known shoe
maker of Winchester avenue and 18th
street, Ashland, Ky., says: "Doan's Kid
ney Pills are like true friends, the longer
you know them the better they are appre-
ciated. I can add nothing to the state
ment l first made in 1896 after procured the
remedy at the Ventura Drug Co., and took a
course of the treatment, which cured me. 1
was absolutely free from all backache for
nearly three years, then noticed slight
ache. as the result of cold, in my back.
A box of Doan's Kidney Pills disposed of
it. 1 have recommended this remedy to
many. and have never heard of one who
did not endorse the claims made for it,
For sale by all dealers. Price, so cents.
Foster -Milburn Co., Buffalo, n. Y, sole
agents for the U. S.
Remember the name-Doan's s-snd take
nc substitute.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-07-01
Boy Killed by Peanut Skin.

Augusta, June 25.-Albert Pukall,
the three-year-old son of Mr.. and Mrs.
VIM. F. Pukall, who reside On upper
Broad street, was choked to death yes
terday morning by the red skin that
covers the nut of the peanut.
Along with several other children
Albert was playing in the yard of the
home. Some one bought peanut candy
and the children began to eat it.
While eating a piece of the candy AL
bert was taken with choking sensation,
which was quickly followed by oppres-
sive breathing. Mrs. Pukall was
called and at once saw that something
serious was wrong with the child. At
the time no one was aware Of the trou-
BILE.
DR.. L. P. Tessier, who resides near,
was sent for, but before he could
reach the scene the child was beyond
all human aid. DR.. Fl. II. Malone
was called in, but all efforts to restore
life were unsuccessful.
The physicians examined the throat
and found the piece of peanut skin,
which had entered the windpipe, and
became lodged in such way as to cut
off the supply of air to the lungs.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-07-01
Master S Sale.

BY VIRTUE Of Decree Of the Court
of Common Pleas for Sumter County. in
the State of South Carolina, in the case of
Mark Reynolds against Wade Capers, I
will sell to the highest bidder at public
auction st the Court House in the City Of
Sumter, in said County and State, on sale
day in July, 1908. being the sixth day of
of said month. during the usual hours of
sale, the following described real estate, to
wit /:
All that parcel or tract of land, situate,
lying and being in the County of Sumter,
Providence township, and State of South
Carolina, containing twenty-five acres,
bounded on the north and east by lands of
Mrs. Teresa NJ. Spann, south by the neigh
borhood road running between this and
L. S. Carson's land. west by land of George
E. Martin. The said tract Of land being
represented On plat made by ". Loring
Lee, surveyor, dated November Sth, 1900,
and being the same tract of land conveyed
to Wade Capers by Mrs. Teresa NJ Spann.
Terms of sale, cash purchaser to pay
for papers.
H. FRANK WILSON,
June 10 Master for Sumter &c.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-07-01

= a dispatch from Atlanta states that
the synod of Georgia has addressed a
communication to the synods of Louisi-
ana, Alabama, Tennessee, North and
South Carolina asking for meeting
Of those synods to be held in Atlanta
to determine whether the universities
IN this city and at Clarksville, Tenn,
shall be consolidated into the million
dollar university, for which Atlanta
has recently raised $3.50, ooo.-Louis-
vile Courier-Journai.
Asheville, N. c., June 25.-It is
reported here that some time this
morning George Bnrrell, aged 20, shot
and fatally wounded his daughter-in-
law, Mrs. Burrell, and seriously
wounded her ten-year-old daughter,
at their home in Henderson county,
thirty miles from this city, It is stated
that Burrell fred the shots from ann
bush. It is alleged that Burrel had
become ineensed over Mrs. BurrelP s
refusal to do some work for him.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-07-01

A special from Wilmington, Del,
says there has been general rejoicing in
that city because the negro atoned
with his life for his crime against q
beautiful girl, and ON every street
corner the action of the mob has been
applauded. "The leaders are proud
of their work, - says the correspond
ent, and have received congratula-
tions of women as we'll as Of men.
The scene Of Whites agony has been
tbronged throughout the day, and
those who went there early have
brought back CHASTITY trophies and
souvenirs. There are few persons in
this city who have not seen some Of
the charred bones, which have been
proudly exhibited at many gatherings.
The only regret expressed is that
Whites agony was so quickly cut
short by death.
s.The leaders of the mob are popular
heroes. John Baker, motorman
employed by the trolley company,
who is given credit for being the fore
most of these, has been feted on
every side. There is no secret about
the leaders in the attack on the work
house and the lynching of White.
Their nannec are on every tongue. The
authorities know them. -
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-07-01
Want to Go to Africa.

Montgomery, Ala, June at to-
days session of the National Colored
immigration and Commercial Associa-
tion the committee on resolutions
adopted resolution recommending the
chartering of vessels during the year
1904 for carrying colonists to the Re
public Of Liberia, Africa.
\ petition to President Roosevelt and
the National Congress, citing the
wrongs from which the colored race is
said to suffer, was read and adopted.
An appropriation Of one hundred
million dollars was asked from Con-
gress to be used for securing the trans
portation of those Of the race who de-
sired to settle i'll Liberia.
The petition, it is explained, does
not recommend wholesale deporta-
tion.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-07-01
Winthrop College Scholarship
and Entrance Examinations
THE EXAMINATIONS for the award

THE EXAMINATIONS for the award
of vacant scholarships in Winthrop Col
lege and for the admission CT new stu
dents will be held at the County Court
House on Friday. July 10Th, at 8 g. n.
Applicants must not be less than is
years Of age.
When scholarships are vacated after
July 1o5h, they will be awarded to those
making the highest average at this exami-
nation.
The next session VIII open about Sep
tember 16, 1903.
For further information and cata-
logue, address Pres. D. B. Johnson, Rock
Hill, S. C. May 12-July 9-iaw
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-07-01
BLOODY RIOT IN RICHMOND.
Six Men Shot in Clash Between
Militia and Strikers.
Larger Force of Militia Called 0ut---au-
thorities Will Put Down Revolt at
Ali Costs.

Richmond, Va. June 24.-Six men
were wounded tonight, two of them
seriously, by street railway COMPANY.
guards, who fred into a crowd OF
strike sympathizers at Main and LON
hardy. streets, just outside the city
limits.
A car guarded by employees of the
company, armed with shot guns, was
standing at that point. There had
been a big crowd there all the even
ing. The company claims that the
guards were first fired on. At any
rate, they fred into the crowd and
brick fusilade followed. Six persons
were Injured and two OF them serious
IL, being peppered with buckshot.
While this was taking place In the
West End. exciting scenes were being
enacted in the East End, where efforts
were made TO operate cars under the
protection Of the military. All sorts
OF missiles were hurled at the cars
and distractions placed on the track.
Finally the cars under the pllotage OF
8 detachment of the Howitzers. with
a Calling gan were taken to the barn.
Al cars were Withdrawn from the
streets at 8. o. m.,, for the night.
Five companies of the list regiment
from Norfolk and Newport News are
On route for the city TO reinforce the
troops already here, and are expected
20 arrive in the early morning hours.
The mayor has issued an address ask
ing women and children to keep of
the streets tomorrow. It is proposed
IN the event that the military are un-
sble as ths.t time to cope with she
mob, TO order ont the fire department
and have streams from the hose played
upon disortierly gatherings.
Three Of the militiamen we're,
wounded today by the accidental
discharge cf a rife. One Of them was
taken to the hospital, but is not dam
gerously Injured.
AT IL O'Clock tonight Sheriff Solo
mons OF Henrico county decided to
ask for troops. He made the request
and the governor issued orders to the
military authorities accordingly.
Militia will therefore guard the cars
and ear barns and patrol the lines of
the street car company tomorrow with
ont as well as within the city limits.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-07-01
STATE SUMNER SCHOOL OPENS.
Two Hundred and Fifty Teachers
Already at Winthrop.

Rock Hill, June 23.-"W Winthrop col
leee opens wide her doors to receive
YOU and cordially welcomes you to this
the fourth summer school held In her
walls
Thus President Johnson began his
address of welcome to the teachers
who were present this morning. About
$50 teachers have arrived and others are
expected.
course of study offered broad. There
are many new faces among those in at
tendance, while not few have been
here during other sessions and hnd
themselves not among strangers.
Announcements were made this
morning and everything has moved OF
smoothly.
The school does not promise to be so
large as in other years, but there
will be enough to insure enthusiasm
and real good work.
Mai. Cummings, who was scheduled
to teach rhetoric and literature, is un-
well and will not be here. His work
will be well cared for by DR.. Klnard
and Miss Noyes.
The study in arithmetic may be
given, though Supt. Sharpe was IN
able to come.
The teachers are showing remark
able interest in the lecture study by
DR.. David E. Cloyd Of New York and
by Supt. Lawton B. Evans.
This term promises to be char
acterized by work and study.
President johnson and Supt. Martin
are well pleased with the prospects.
And the teachers already are making
pleasant acquaintances.
The citizens of Rock Hill and the
president and faculty of Winthrop
college will tender the faculty and
pupils of the State Summer school and
the faculty and cadets of the Citadel
academy a reception on the Withrop
campus on Thursday evening OF this
week from 8 to II o'clock. The citi-
zens generally are expected to cooper
ate and all strangers are cordially in
vited TO be present.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-07-01
FIGHT ON UNIONS IN CHARLESTON.
Master Tradesmen Unite and Will
not Employ Members of Build
ers' Trades Council.

Charleston, June 25.-At a meeting
held at Hibernian Hall last Tuesday
evening. which was attended by prac-
tically all the white contractors,
plumbers, gas6tters, timers and other
master trades and builders and supply
men of all materials used IN building,
permanent organization for mutual
protection was perfected and an iron
clad agreement executed by which all
Of the various interests agreed to stand
by each other and fight the Builders
Trades Council, so-called, to a finish:
The governing committee, composed
Of representative from each trade and
supply house, appointed with extra
ordinary powers, have prepared no
tice, which will be posted on all build
ings under construction or repair,
which notice reads as follows:
"On and after 5 p. m., Saturday,
June 27, 1908, no employee who is a
member of the Builders Trades Coun-
ell will be permitted to work on this
building. All employees must choose
between the Builders Trades Council
and their employers. Fealty to one
means bad faith to the other. We do
not object to any man belonging to
trade union of his own craft, provided
he does not interfere with other
labor. All employees are hereby dis
charged on and after the date above
named until they cease their connec-
ton with the Builders Trades Coun-
Gil.
"By order of the Governing Com
mittee.'' %
Every detail has been perfected
whereby absolute unity of action
will be secured, and it will be impos-
sible for any discharged employee who
insists on continuing a member of
the Builders Trades Council to secure
employment with any of the members
of the Association, which includes
every white man in the various lines
in the city. :.
It has also been determined that if
the walking delegate enters any of the
premises where work is going on he
will be promptly ordered off, and if he
returns will be arrested and prosecuted
for trespass. Ii any undue effort be
made to influence man otherwise
proceedings will be instituted in the
Courts by way of Injunction. Com
petent counsel has been secured by the
Association for this purpose.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-07-01

The hammocks being sold by II. G.
Osteen & Co., haven't a superior in
Sumter, at the price.