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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-06-24
Weekly Crop Bulletin.

Columbia. June 2s-The week end
ING S a. M, Monday, June 22nd, had
a mean temperature of Is degrees,
which is about degree below normal.
There is general complaint of cool
nights checking the growth Of cotton.
The weeks sunshine was about
normal.
The extreme western counties had
no rain. the vest. central ones light
rains or none, while The east central
and northeastern counties had eSces-
sive precipitation, and the coast
regions bad moderate rains Lands
were badEy washed and eroded in Bam-
berg comfy and adjacent sections.
The excessive rains were unfaVorabae
On growing crops, asthe soil was pEe-
viousiy well supplied with moisture.
and the need of the crops was dry
weather and cultivation. The rains
interrupted cultivation, and stimulat-
ed The groRth of grass and weeds Rain
is needed IN the western counties TO
soften hard and crysted lands and
make them tilIable. Damaging hail
occurred over extensive areas in
Bamberg, BarnWell, Beaufort, Berke-
ley, Clarendon, orangebuTg. Sumter
and williamsburg counties, and hail
doing slight damage occurred in Haznp-
ton, Lexington, Florence, Colleson,
arlington, Marlboro and Marion
counties: Cotton and tobacco suffer
ed most, though corn was also affect
ed.
Cnitiyation made rapid progress and
was vigorously prosecuted, except
where rains interfered, and fields are
gradually being rid of grass and weeds,
although grassy fields Of corn and cot
ton are the rule rather than the excep-
tion.
{ TIE week was on the whole favorable
on corn, and early corn is being laid
BY. Some is tasselling low. Bottoms
are being replanted as they become
sufficiently dry. The crop is late.
Cotton lacks uniformity, some just
coming up, and some not yet chopped,
and ranges from extremely poor to
good. II is small for the season, and
IS not making satisfactory growth
owing to the cool nights, although it
has improved in color; but is "of
color in many places. Fields have
been cleaned where practicble to do
50. but many continue grassy. Lice
are more prevalent than last week.
squares are plentiful in places. Sea-
island cotton is thrifty, but small.
Tobacco leaves are ripening, and
curing has begun. The crop is gen.
eraIly buttoning low. Like the other
staple crops, tobacco lacks uniformity,
ranging from poor to good, but with
a slightimprovement during the week.
Wheat and oats harvest is finished,
and thrashing has begun, with poor
yields of wheat. Minor crops are less
promising. but gardens are generally
good. Fruit prospects vary with the
ocality.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-06-24
Medical Association Meeting.

The next meeting of the Sumter
County Medical Association will be
held on Friday, June 26, instant, at
$50 D. m., at the Hotel Sumter.
Subject for discussion: Chloroform
and it's administration.
Discussion to be led by DR.. Van
Telburg- Holman.
Essayist DR.. j. A. Mood.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-06-24

The special train on the Northwes-
tern R. B., to Providence Spring on
seconns s of the ball at the pavilion
m;u leave the depot at 6.25 p. m. Re-
tnrning the special will leave Proyi-
dance snrins for. this city after the
ball is over. There will be speclal
train from Camden also.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-06-24
Local Weather Report.

For "a hours ending p. m., June
%. 1908:
Temperature: Maximum, 92; Mini.
mum, 81; Mean, 79.1 Precipitation,
0C0. Character of day-Partly cloudy.
Direction of winds. E.
Sun rises, 4.53; sun sets, Ill.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-06-24

Forecast for 36 hours ending 8 p.
NJ, Thursday issued from Washing
ton, D. c.:
For Sumter and vicinity-Fair to-
night, Thursday showers..Stationary
temperature.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-06-24
Mems Bleached Jean Drawers

At 25 aud SO up to SO waist Cur 25c number
is made of Pepperi Mills Bleach with double seat and elastic
ankles They made sell for double the money but
scooped in lot of them connection with other goods and
are selling them basis of their prchaseat half price,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-06-24

Pie Santer Naaansan vas toundes
IN 1890 aud she Trae Southroa in 1856
Tie Waschnsea cmd Soaaarom now has
the combined circulation and influence
Of both OF the old papers, and is mani
essiy the beat advertising medium in
Samter.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-06-24

The tobacco crop in several sections
of this county has been damaged by
hail within the past ten days.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-06-24

GENUINE Imported Peruvian Guano
analysing-35 so per cent Ammonia;
$40 per cent Potash; 20.25 per cent
Phos. Acid; For rushing crops, this
fertilizer has no equal. For sale by
Hardy & Co., Special Agents.
June 10-3W.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-06-24
The Princely & Emperor, at
ITEMS Balbriggar1 Shirts

Sizes 1850 at % and so cents You buy balgrggan
shirt anywhere 25 cents but the best have ever
had and probably better than you get elsewhere for the
price, but we prefer your judgment and compare
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-06-24

Ask your physician if Glenn Springs
Mineral Water is not what you need.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-06-24

Glenn Springs Mineral Water is a
safe and sure cure for kidney troubles.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-06-24

WANTED-Bids for putting down
two artesian wells and ceiling one
school house. All bids must be in hands
of clerk of board by July 10th, next.
Apply to the undersigned for informa-
tion. By order Board of Trustees
District No. Is. E. ". DABBS,
Goodwill, S. c., Clerk and Trustee.
limo Ia 7QnS-2t
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-06-24
ITEMS Night Robes.

You can't afford have these made at home you former
y did, you will only examine what selling at so cents
This robe is made Of light material and without collar Just
what you want for these sutry June nights
We are selling hundreds of dozens Of those Sc Collars
large percentage of good 0c quality on the
market and the styles quite up-to-date.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-06-24

UNTIL further notice the County
Treasurer's Office will be open on
Tuesday and Saturday of each week
and the first Monday of each month,
also during the time court is in ses-
sion. T. W. Lee, County Treasurer.
June 17-2t.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-06-24
Our Ten Cent Cuff

Which is rejection of the 25c number is moneyayer to
you The difference in quality is barely perceptibe
reason we have such large stock in this department is
that buy lots from manufacturers in order to save
obbers profits, which give to our customers
n7D0NgnIggT @ I'm
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-03-24
$4,000 FOR ESPLANADE LOTS.
THE BISHOP ESTATE WAS WILLING TO PAY THAT
MUCH FOR EACH. OF TEN ESPLANADE LOTS
INCLUDED IN THE EXCHANGE NEGOTIATED
WITH TERRITORY FOR A POST OFFICE SITE.

were ratified by the governor and ap-
proved by a committee of the busi-
ness community, the Bishop Estate va
lued these Esplanade lots it was buy
ing At $4,000. AS purchaser it was
wilIipg to pay that for them on the
basis, of net return of six per cent.
This is thirty-three and third per
cent more than the Superintendent of
Public Works secured for the four lots
he traded for street widening purposes
on the basis that the Ahrens, Bowler
Cornwell, and Queen Emma lands were
included. On the basis, of what the
deed of McCandless to the territory and
the patent from the territory to Nc
Candless say was the consideration,
the price the Bishop Estate was will
ing to pay was almost double the other
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-03-24
OF
THE LAWYERS
ARGUES IN THE PANEE
CASE AND PAYS RESPECTS TO
HUMPHREYS EFT AL.

The argument of the Becky Panee
fee case was resumed this morning
before Judge De Bolt with a vigorous
and impassiOned address by Henry E.
Highton. The veteran lawyer thunder
ed eloquent periods in denunciation OF
the attack made upon Colonel Fitch in
the papers filed alleging a conspiracy
and he many times referred to the pro-
ceedings as vindictive and malicious.
Highton referred to Magoons out
burst of yesterday, in which Hum
phreys was most bitterly assailed, as
the "only touch of human nature in the
proceedings" and said that it was an
outburst Of righteous indignation in
defense against the attack upon Ma
COON. Highton said that he would not
exactly initiate the methods of Ma
COON in his own argument, but would
have some things to say regarding the
charges that had been brought.
Highton described the petition
against Fitch as "1diotic" and said that
the presentation. of evidence in its sup
port and in support of the charge OF
conspiracy had been absolutely in
sane" He spent all the morning In
discussion of the various features of
the case, reviewing at first the former
proceedings, before Judge De Bolt, when
a hearing was lhad on Fitch's applica-
tion for a feeNand De Bolt awarded the
sum of 81, ,250.
Highton was exceedingly dramatic at
the close of his argument, and poured
many sarcastic shots at Judge Hum
phreys He. declared that Col. Fitch's
character alone was enough answer to
the accusation that he had entered in
to a conspiracy to defraud Becky Pa
nee of 1,250. The forty years of his
practice, giving him a national reputa-
ton in the United States, had establish
ed personal character which alone
was sufficient reply to such allegations
as those brought forward said High
ton, based as they were solely upon
conversations. in a lawyers office.
Highton closed at noon ahd Hum
phreys win reply this afternoon.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-03-24

Another element in the dark lantern
land deal by which the superintendent
of Public Works parted with valuable
Esplanade land belonging to the Terri
tory with no notice to the public until
the deeds were filed for record, has
been brought to the attention Of the
Star
Some months ago when Commissioner
Eustis was here looking into the ques-
ton of a suitable site for the post Of
flee and other public buildings, the site
finally agreed on was one which in
volved an exchange of lands between
the territory and the Bishop Estate.
Among the lands which the Bishop es-
tate were to receive were ten Esplan-
ade lots. In the negotiations which
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-03-24
TOWAL-UP
OIL TANKS
CLAIMED THAT SHIPPING IS ENDANGERED UN-
LESS IWILEI STORAGE TANKS ARE SURROUND
ED WITH MASONRY .WALLS-VIVID, PICTURE.
DRAWN BY THOSE WHO WANT REGULATION.

Insurance and shipping interests considering the advisable
lty Of trying legislation enactment looking the
regulation Of the and storage of fuel oil in the Territory
striking need for such protection from fuel oil is found
the advocates OF the the presence Of the large
Der Of huge oil storage tanks in the wei district There
about eight tanks and their united capacity 100000
barrels of oil Should fire of these tanks and
the tank break the entire would be-
blazing raging of fire against which there would
be OF fighting
The tanks situated that should the oil thus
blazing rivers would eventually toward the harbor
fire to the shipping The shipping both the way of vessels
well the warves and warehouses; extensive
Let such of fire the fuel tanks might FORTH get
flowing into the harbor there would be little left of Honouus
shipping interests, say those who take this view
What is proposed to do is to have enacted law that will
qre the oil people around each tank
solid wall of masonry that will be capable of retaining the
tire bulk of oil should the tanks break Such regulations
force in San Francisco it understood There the walls have
to be not less than three feet than nine feet in height
By having this around tanks ample protection could
be afforded to the shipping and other interests.
The time is undoubtedly coming when the fuel oil industry
this place will be extensive that regulations will have
be framed govern the handngo oil The interests who favor
the plan Of requiring the protection about the tanks work
seeking interest the members Of the legislature with view
having bills covering the matter passed by both houses
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-03-24
WILCOX WAS
HELD TO ANSWER
EX-DISBURSING CLERK BEFORE
JUDGE WILCOX TO ANSWER TO
THREE CHARGES.

Charles Wilcox was before Judge
Wilcox this morning to answer to three
charges of embezzlement. The first
charge was that while disbursing clerk
of the board of public works the de-
fendant had embezzled $1079, on July
81 of last year. The defendant was
charged with the embezzlement OF an
additional $S34. on August and on
November 20 the defendant was charg-
ed with the emDezzlement of S424.10 be-
ing the total abount of the alleged
shortages in his department.
The defendant was represented by w.
c. Achi. The defendant waived pre-
liminary examination and was COM
mitted to the circuit court Bail was
fixed at $4,000 and was given.
James II, Boyd and B. Fl. Wright
have been subpoenaed as witnesses for
the prosecution.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-03-24
NEW MEN AT
PAHALA, KAU
CHANGES IN THE EXECUTIVE
FORCE OF THE HAWAIIAN AGRI-
CULTURAL COMPANY.

There have been a number of changes
in the executive force of Hawaiian
Agricultural company ]. Sherman.
formerly chief engineer of the planta-
ton has succeeded c. NJ. Walton as
manager. William G. Ogg for a num-
ber of years head luna at Wailuku has
succeeded William Mann as head luna
at Hawaiian Agricultural, Mrs. Ogg
went to Pahala by the last Mauna Loa.
Ralph Hamilton who has been at Obaa
for some time is now at Hawaiian
Agricultural.
The work of building the new rail-
road from Pahala to Punaluu, under
the direction of Rae Maynard, is pro-
crossing rapidly and will be completed
in about two months.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-03-24
LETTER
TO Mr.. WILCOX
SUPERINTENDENT TELLS WHY
HE CALLS FoR, SECOND CLERKS s
RESIGNATION.

Superintendent Coopers letter to
Charles Wilcox calling for the latter's
resignation did not express full CON
fidence in the latter's integrity, as has
been stated. The Superintendent de-
clared that Wilcox's conduct had been
"reprehensible" The letter is as fol-
lows
"Mr. Charles Wilcox Second Assistant
Clerk, Honolulu. T. II.
Sir: Referring to the matter of your
turning over to Mr.. b. II. Wright
former Chief Clerk Of This department
various sums of money received by you
as disbursing officer.
Your explanation to the Governor
and myself that you were acting by di-
rection of your superior officer in the
matter, and your exhibit of the /. o.
U. given you by Mr.. Wright was re-
ceived as satisfactory evidence that
you were not dishonest in the transac-
ton.
II have been slow in taking action
in regard to the matter as l wished to
be fair in my dealings with all en-
ployees of the Department.
Recent Investigations have brought
more forcibly to my consideration the
fact that your action as dtsbursing Of
ficer in allowing funds to be diverted
from their proper use was reprehen-
sible on your part, although acting as
you claim under the direction of your
superior officer. The usefulness of
the department depends to a large eX-
tent upon the efficiency and reliability
of the corps of employees. The stan
dard of action of all should be such
as to warrant the entire confidence of
the people.
IT believe that such feeling does not
exist in your case, and / am therefore
under the. necessity of asking for your
resignation. Very respectfully,
HENRY E. COOPER,
superintendent of Public Works"
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-03-24
CANE GRINDING IN KONA

News by the Mouna Loa arriving this morning from Kona
and Kau ports that the work of grinding the the Ko
Sugar Copanys plantation proceeding rapidly under
the between James Cowan and the receiver About 500
tons OF sugar has been off under this The entire
crop is estimated at from $500 5000
The which being harvested that the upper
lands 1t brought down by trolley wire the railroad and
thence hauled by the railroad to the mill
Cowans with the receiver that he is mill the
standing cane turning the fifty per of the
sugar. When the first made doubt
pressed whether Cowan would be able labor
his contract the japanese particularly beginning
hdence in promises made in connection with the mill and plan
taton Cowan overcame this difficulty however by making
agreement with the various employed the aborers the
field the mill hands, the engineers and sugar boilers take for
their pay certain proportion of the sugar made
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-03-24
HIGHWAYMEN DOES
MURDER NEAR UKIAH
STAGE HELD UP IN CALIFORNIA AND THE MES
SENGER KILLED THE ROBBER ABANDONS
THE STAGE AND FLEES AND is BEING PURSUED
BY THE SHERIFF AND DEPUTIES. t1 lnp
Associated Press Gable to the Star.

UKIAH Cal, March 24-A highwaynan attacked the local
stage and killed the messenger He being pursued by the he
H and deputies The stage unmolested the robbe fleeing
after the murder.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-03-24
UP AGAINST A
STONEWALE
ATTORNEY GENERAL ANDREWS HAS BEGUN SUIT
FOR AN INJUNCTION TO RESTRAIN L. B. KERR
FROM PROCEEDING FURTHER WITH HIS PRO-
POSED SEA BEACH HOUSE AT WAIKIKI

Attorney General Andrews has brought suit against L. B. Kerr
injunction the latter building wall the
seashore Waikiki the Kerr place, claiming that Kerr in
trdng public property and that the wall nterferes with fish
ing and roadway rights temporary injunction restraining
Kerr from further proceeding has been issued
Kerr building wall and proposes erect
residence Waikiki the beach The wall is between the
Cunha and Luokaan property where the Pain for
mery stopped is claimed by the Attorney General that will
constitute obstruction public roadway and that Kerrs
plans involve encroachment public property Work on
the wall has been stopped by the temporary injunction pending
a final settlement of the case.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-03-24
SUIT BROUGHT
AGAINST TAYLOR
ATTORNEY GENERAL BEGINS
PROCEEDINGS TO RECOVER
SHORTAGE OF $1,O14

Attorney General Lorrin Andrews this
morning began civil suit against form
er Agricultural Commissioner Wray
Taylor for 81, Ola 49, the total amount of
the shortage in Taylor's department.
The papers filed set forth that short
ages amounting to that sum exist in
the accounts of Taylor with the Ter
ritory Part of the sum is the $3.50 re-
presented by the check on account of
which Taylor has been charged with
embezzlement Taylor, it is understood
left property behind him, upon which
the Territory may levy to recover any
amount due. a.'a
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-03-24
SAVING MONEY.

The plan OF the Pioneer Building and
Loan Association encourages its mem
bers to make monthly savings Of stated
amounts-$1.00 or any multiple OF @1.OO.
The odd dollars of ones income are
thus put to substantial use as each dol
lar paid in Immediately begins to earn
interest. Loans made to its sharehold-
ers are paid back in monthly INSTALL
ments The interest earned for 1903
was liz per cent. Pioneer Building &
Loan Association, Judd Building, Mer-
chant street. ]. L. Mclean, president;
A. V. Gear, secretary.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-03-24
ROUNDED UP SUSPECTS.

A number of suspected cases of lep-
rosy were brought from the Hamakua
coast this morning by the steamer
Helene. The patients were landed at
the boat landing. While they were
waiting for the arrival of the ambu-
lances and conveyances from the Ka
lihi detention camp, quite a crowd
gathered and witnessed the unusual
sight.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-03-24
SEND SUGAR
TO ENGLAND
CUBAN GROWERS ARE FINDING A MARKET IN EU-
ROPE FOR THEIR PRODUCT-A CUBAN FIRM
MAKES A CONTRACT TO SEND SEVEN THOU
SAND TONS OF SUGAR TO LIVERPOOL. '.'-~
Associated Press Cable to the Star

HAVANA, Cuba March 24A Cardenas firm has contracted
to deliver 1000 tons Of sugar Liverpool, England:
Cadenas situated in the northern of the province of
Maanza Isle of Cuba The place and Maanza the largest
cities of that province Cardenas is located the head of well
protected bay the outlet being to Nicholas channel
Matanzas province Of the populous provinces of
the island During the Cuban devastated greatly by
the insurgents In the Spanish several Of the seaport
the northern attacked by the American naval for
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-03-24
RIOT IN
OXNARD
BEET SUGAR LABORERS OBJECT TO UNIONS AND
FREE FIGHT ENSUES-BULLETS FLY FREELY
IN THE STREETS AND TWO MEN ARE FATALLY
WOUNDED IN THE MELEE. o.,

Gable Star
OXNARD, CAL March 24-Opposition the unions among
sugar resulted fight the here
Hundreds OF shots filed in the melee, and
fatally wounded
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-05-13
THE NEW BISHOP.

The appointment Roman Catholic Bishop the Territory Of
Hawaii important The Roman Catholics nhu
Enta section OF population and far greater numbers than the
majority people have idea Of The does take
Cognance religious divisions but such information has been obtain
ed times past The last general according religious
belief excluding Acs and combining the inquiry Protestan
Roman Catholics and Momon 4268 of Poesants,
836 of Roman Catholics 800 per Momon The
Roman Catholics the lead that and there
why they should not have remained
Bishop Lbert will be the fourth Roman Catholic peae
been the head OF the Roman Catholic Church upon these
The first Bishop Father Magre His work founding the CHURCH
difficult and he passed. together with his flock through stormy
times The principles OF tolerance know them today
appreciated when he began his work but he lived perfect toe
and the church which he founded had
and influence before he called
Father Herman the second Bishop He ruled the church dur
ing the monarchy and aggressive personality Many changes
brought about by him, and especially there improvement
in the educational institutions supported by the Roman Catholic
Church The third Bishop Father Guan has only passed away
short time His work known all present upon the Terri
tory And the fourth Roman Catholic preae upon his
work. The BshOp-eec young having been born
He has therefore every chance of filling the epscopate years
His work will be somewhat different character that
his predecessors The Bhopck ceased from being
sonary institution but takes rank with the settled churches Unit
This will make change the method Of administration
Indeed change has been pecepbe for
change detail there be- however the great characteristic Of the
church always remains and the high ideals of faith and charity will be
unchanged
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-05-13
EDITORIAL SNAP SHOTS.

Prospective Advertiser-You say you
have the largest circulation in town.
OF course all the papers claim that, you
understand.
Editor-My dear sir, this paper has
been running only four years; we take
stovewood in subscription, and today
our woodhouse is considered the most
imposing structure in town.-Brooklyn
Life.
Dairymaid wanted, able to wash and
iron a cows)-Hereford Journal.
General Servant Wanted, small house
family of two, one agreeable and oblig-
ing.-Lynn (England) Advertiser.
What is it that makes men great,
papa?"
Persistent advertising, my on.'-
Cleveland Plaindealer.
A sign on an East side shop window
reads: Fried Shoes" The merchants
name is Fried, but he forgot to put a
comma after it-New York Times.
A shoemaker has this card in his
window;
ANY respectable man, woman or
child can have a fit in this shop"
Paul, Mabel and Bellma Porter Sat
urdaynighted with taoir little RorelI
cousins,-Hayes County lNeb.), Repub-
lican.
The woman's page in a newspaper is
the one which contains the dry goods