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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-09-02
nennine pInrs Hnrnn.

Pittsburg, Sept 2. = While mixing
paints in the shop Of Joseph Muklos-
key at Homestead, Pa, large can Of
benzine exploded, killing Sada Lou
chey, aged twenty-one years, almost
instantly and fatally burning Sinusky
Watley Arrion Condusky, mill man
was seriously burned while attempting
to extinguish the flames. The building
was burned to the ground. The cause
Of the explosion IS not known.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-09-02
where n wnIter Rorers 2

New York, Sept 2.The police have
been asked TO look for Walter Rogers
eighteen years old, of GA Devoe street
who failed to return to his home The
family Of the young man say he re
Gently had a disagreement with 9
young girl to whom he was engaged
and they believe this had something IL
do with his disappearance.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-09-02
CHICAGO MURDER GLUE.
a Suspect duplicates Three Men III
the Guilty Ones.

a suspect Ampltcatea Three Men aH
the Guilty Ones.
Chicago, Sept, ? Three detectives
have been sent from Iowa BIZ Chief 81
Police O'Neil to search for the men
who robbed the Chicago City railway
barns of $4,000, killing two ana serl.
ously wounding two other employees.
information has been received here
that three men answering the descrip
ton Of the robbers were put off pas
senger train near the Iowa and 4, ial
boundary line early Sunday morning
The men were riding on the blild
baggage and when ordered to leate
the train threatened 70 shoot the en-
ductor, saying that they had already
killed one man during the night. The
description of these men corresponds
with the men described By Leuder. one
Of the suspects now held for the crime
Leuder, IT Is said, has confessed that
be was implicated IN the holdup.
He admitted to Chief O'Neil, 1t IS
said, that he was watching for the 30
lice while his companions were lootine
the Office Of the street car company
Louder says that the men are strangers
TO him and that he Is unable to give
their names. According to Leuders
story he was to receive $1,000 for hi,
part IN the hoidup, but says that this
robbers gave him nothing. The polio,
are inclined to doubt Leuder's comics
sion.
German ships Fer Iiar Harbor.
Halifax N. 81, Sept 1.-THE Ger
man wnr ships Nineta, Gazelle and
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-09-02
JINGLES AND JESTS.


Wantanno What is the matter with
scads? | notice be has his arm in a
sling
Dunno He was recently taken with
a severe case Of coupon clippers par
alysis. Baltimore American.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-09-02
Up TO the Minute on
&HATSR

We are never behind on Hat
STYLES If you want a Stiff Hat
or a soft Hat YOU will find the
Hat here to fit your face as we'll
As your head. We have the
Fall styles IN both the Guyer
and Halves Hats. We have
different blocks and different
shades suitable for men Of diff
ages and Of different build.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-09-02
AGAIN or 400

In the daily circulation Of the
Times since Jan. 1st is something
no other Washington county daily
can show
The circulation statements Of
The Times can always be verified
by anyone who SO wishes. Press
room, circulation books, paper
bills and an that pertains to the
circulation Of the Times are open
to the inspection Of al. Is there
any other Washington county
daily that win show up in like
manner
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-09-02
a Good reason.

A scientific novelist asserts that an
out Of door proposal Of marriage should
always be located under q chestnut
tree, because it stands for sthe old. old
story Philadelphia Ledger
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-09-02

There once was a ehaneuse in Fla.
Who had no auto hat, SO she ba.
Little old bonnet
Men dotted upbnnet,
But girls said she couldn't look ha
Automobile Magazine.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-09-02

GIVE me your heart. fair maide he
cried
She gave 1t q him as he prayed;
Yet there no love affair in this.
For be It known that this fair miss
Was selling hearts-the butcher maid,
Baltimore News
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-09-02

The good old summer time has arrived,
a little late but none the less acceptable
to farmers who have growing corn.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-09-02
mis- Fathers Pride.

your father Is a hard worker. isn't
heI7
Yes; but he has hts reward. Juaf
think how glad he must be To see how
superior / am to himw-San Francisco
Examiner
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-09-02

Old gold and silver wanted at refners
prices in exchange for goods at +. E. Burr's
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-09-02

The iirst oysters Of the season at the
City Fish Market this week
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-09-02

wANTIsD--A capable girl for general honse-
work Apply % Mrs. NJ. AL Bradford, los South
Main street, l4itf
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-09-02

LOST j. Cold cuff button with letter G en-
graved az face Finder please leave at this
office ard receive reward 1858
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-05-27
Notes from St. Charles.

st. Charles, S. c., May 90
An extraordinarily sad and calami-
tously affective fatality has visited the
family of Mr.. j. Cantey Bullock, of
this township, within the past few
days. On Friday Of this past week he
buried a daughter, and yesterday two
others Of his daughters passed into the
great unknown beyond within a few
hours of each other, each dying Of a
different malady and after very short
illness. Mr.. Bullock is worthy
citizen and has the sincere sympathy
Of the community. sia
Mr.. VIM. H. Bryan is reported as be-
ing in less critical condition than
last week. The case of this gentleman
has excited much interest as, by his
quiet and unobtrusive urbanity, ne
had won over much kindly feeling to-
ward himself, and hopes and devout
wishes are entertained for his recovery.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-05-27

The prizes offered by Miss E. A.
Wilson for scholarship and attendance
were won by Janette Thomas, Helen
Weinberg and Peter Dwight the two
first making the highest averages, and
the latter not being tardy nor absent
during the session.
The prizes we're deliverd with appro-
pirate remarks by Rev. S. O. 'Cantey.
Miss Nan Mellett MADE the highest
average in Prof. COTS room.
At meeting of the board of trrs-
tees, Prof. r. L. Golf was reelected
principal for another term, but his as
sistant Miss Evie Wilson did not stand
for reelection, much to the regret of
the trustees and patrons. Miss Evie
has been the assistant for several years,
and was held in the highest esteem by
all, and we regret she saw fit to take
the step she did.
Harvesting oats is the order of the
day, and the crop is much larger than
anybody expected.
Miss Bessie Kelley is visiting in Sum-
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-05-27
coHMENcEMENT AT wEDGEFlELD
Closing Exercises of the Excellent Grad
ed School of That Place.

Wedgefe,d, May 26.-On last Thurs
day night before large and apprecia-
tive audience the closing exercises of
our graded school were held. The e1-
ercises which consisted Of recitation,
dialogues and drills were well render
ed, which reflects great credit on the
principal, Prof. r. L. Gof, and his
able assistant Miss Evie Wilson.
It proved much time and training
had been expended in the prepara-
tion. The stage had been tastefully
decorated for the occasion, which add
ed lots to the scenery.
The following is the programme:
Opening march, by Miss EVE Will
son..
Prayer, by Rev. s. o. Cantey.
Greeting song, by school.
Recitation, by Sudie Wright.
Neutrality-suspicious. with a re-
fractory COW, Aretas Bradford.
Dialogue-In want of servant
Cullen Mellett, Nora Dew, Helen
Troutman, sudie Wright, Burney
Thomas, and Manlius Aycock.
Recitation-Frank Mellett.
Dialogue-Taking the Census s-Thad
Troutman and Aretas Bradford.
Song-Leap Frog John-Primary
Department.
Butterfly drill by eight girls.
Dialogue-Changing seryants-Boys.
Play-Katy in Gooseland-Girls.
Recitation-Mabel Mellett.
Recitation-Peter Dwight.
Recitation-Helen Weinberg.
Play-Aunt Susan Jane-Aretas
Bradford, Nan Mellett, Mabel MeIlett,
Bessie Aycock and Soult Mellett.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-05-27
Graded School Commencement Notes


The closing exercises of the Graded
School will be in the Opera House on
the evening of the 18th. These exer-
cises will begin at 8 o'clock. The city
bell will ring IS times at Z. 10 as q
signal for the pupils to leave home.
As is customary the front seats Will
be reserved for the relatives of the
members of the class of 1903. The
box on the left as one enters will be
reserved for the members of the City
Board of Education; the other, for the
Aldermen of the city.
The Second Regiment Band, always
responsive to the wishes of the school,
will furnish music for the commence
ment occasion.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-05-27
WEATHER CONDITIONS.

Light scattered showers prevailed in
the lower Missouri and upper Missis-
sippi valleys, the lake region and the
middle Atlantic States. A light show
er fell at Sumter in the afternoon, the
FIRST since the 18th inst. A storm
seems TO be forming over western
Texas and Oklahoma. Cloudy wealth
er is reported along the South At
lantic and Gulf coasts. Temperatures
remained stationary over the country,
but the heat wave has moderated and
passed into the Atlantic Ocaen. The
highest temperature was 9s, the low
est 81 at Modena.
F. Prescott Bullock,
Local Observer,
u. S. Weather Bureau.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-05-27

There is at leastsone weak spot In
the interest calculation Incorporated
isn the school boards bond statement,
viz: Interest is compounded on $500 for
the entire period Of 20 years. while,
On the other hand, the interest is not
compounded on sl,e excess in interest
10 be paid on the 411sa per cent bonds.
If it IS fair to compound interest on
/ the $500 commission that would have
been paid Cor floating per cent bonds,
then, as Just Offset against this,
compound interest should be COM
pused on the excess paid each year and
not On the s75 estimated to be the
amount it viii cost to print the A11s
per cent bonds, only. Il this be DONE
the s75-she annual excess in inter
est paid each year for 20 years with
compound interest, as calculated on
the $500, will amount to $3,2s9. 40
Again, If the payment of $500 COM
mission on per cent bonds would be
Illegal, inasmuch as it would reduce
the bid below par, then by the same
process Of reasoning the bid OF the
First National Bank is illegal, as the
school board, BY The terms Of that
bid. must pay all expenses for printing
the bonds. etc. But these good ma
sured criticisms Of the statement OF the
board, are, like q great deal Of their
statement, nothing more than hair
splitting that serve no good purpose
save TO establish position previously
assumed, The bonds are well sold at
41a per cent, although ne are still OF
the opinion that they might have been
sold TO better advantage if they had
been advertised at 4s per cent in the
first instance, or if all inquirers had
been notified that the board had decid-
cd to issue AZ per cent bonds instead
Of per cent as advertised.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-05-27
LABOR CONTRACT sERVITuDE.
United States Secret Service In
vestigating Labor Conditions in
AIabama---violation of Law
Charged.

2 Washington, May 26.-At the request
of the department Of justice the United
States secret service has undertaken
the work of Investigating the charge
of peonage, Of holding another in SER
vitude to work out debt, which has
been made against persons living in
the vicinity of Montgomery, Alabama.
The punishment provided by the
statute for this crime is a fine of not
less than $1,000 nor more than $1,000
or Imprisonment of not less than one
year nor more than five. One man
named Robert N. Franklin has already
been indicted for keeping negro in
servitude for at least a year. Informa-
ton in the hands of Chief Wilkie
tends to show that a regular system
mas been practiced for long time be-
tween certain magistrates and persons
who want negro laborers. Il is said
that the plan is to bring a poor negro
before a magistrate on fimsy charge.
He is convicted and, having no money
to pay the fine, the white man offers
to advance him the money provided the
negro will make labor contract with
him for length of time sufficient to re-
imburse him for money and trouble he
has taken to keep the negro out OF jail.
He is thereupon taken away and be-
gins what is frequntly long term OF
cruel servitude, being frequently
whipped for failure to perform work to
the satisfaction of his employer. An
agent of the secret service, who is now
on the ground. will make thorough
investigation of the whole alleged
system and turn over to the United
States attorney for that district all IN
formation he may secure with a view
TO the prosecution Of offenders.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-05-27
sishopyiIie Teachers.

At meeting of school trustees held
last week Mr.. j. F. Thomason Of the
Greenville Fitting School was elected
principal. Misses Edith McCutchen
and Daisy Pearce reelected assistants
with Misses Kirkley of Camden, and
Blanche DeChamps Of Wisacky. AL
the preliminary work has been made
to commence work on the Graded
School building by July lst.-Bishop-
vile Vindicatof.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-05-27
GREAT FLOODS IN OKLAHOMA.
Chickasha, I. F., inundated, but
no Loss Of Life Reported.

Chickasha, I. T., May 2e.-The storm
situation at Chickasha tonight is
considerably changed for the worse
since last night. The people awoke
this morning to find that Line Greek,
a small stream running through the
town and emptying into Washita Riy-
or, had oyerhowed its banks and TWEEN.
ty or more residences were under wa
ter. The families living in the houses
were all rescued without loss of life.
Yesterday the Washita River was
six feet higher at Ardako than ever be-
fore. Last night at 1lo'clock the food
reached here and wall of water near
II thirty feet in height swept down the
river bed, overfowing its banks and
carrying with it everything in its path.
Railroad tracks are washed away in
every direction.
OKLAHOMA CITY CUT OFF.
Oklahoma City, o. T., May 26.-
There was further rise in the Cana
dian River at this point last night and
today, and it is higher than at any
time in its history. Many houses were
washed from their foundations last
night, and in some instances this
morning only the tops of some could
be seen. The Frisco passenger train,
due at 6 o'clock last night, is tied up
between two washouts mile east of
the city, where the river is more
than half mile wide. It was not I'M
til noon today that the passengers were
transferred to this side by boats. The
Choctaw, Oklahoma and Gulf has ex-
perienced more washouts and no trains
will be run either way from this city
before Thursday. It was estimated
this morning that the damage to
houses in the southern part of the city
would reach S25, 600.
The loss on wheat along the river
bottom will run up into the thousands.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-05-27
Weekly Crop Bulletin.


The week ending 5 a. m., Monday,
May 18th, had mean tem mperature OF
10 degrees, which is degrees above
normal, making this the hottest week
Of the year. as well as the first, since
the crop season began. that was warm.
sr than the normal There was q
gradual increase, in warmth from the
beginning to the end Of the week,
at which time temperatures above 80
degrees we're observed over the en-
tire State. The sunshine was large
II IN excess Of the usual, and averaged
about so degrees of the possible. The
winds were light westerly TO souther-
u. The warm weather vas favorable
to crops and has given corn and cot
ton Healthier look, and started
rapid growth wherever the ground
contains enough moisture. The condi-
tions were also favorable for the rapid
progress of farm-Work.
The weeks rainfall consisted of gen.
erally light. scattered showers, that
fell on the 2lst and 23rd. Portions of
Hampton County had excessive
precipitation, while the north central
and western counties had none. Light
hail fell in Kershaw. The need of
rain is felt over the whole State, but
only IN the north central and western
counties has the drought becomes seri-
Gus. In these sections, the lands have
become too dry and hard to work, and
generally they break up cloddy. Com
plant is widespread that recently
planted corn and cotton cannot come up
until it rains; and that all crops are
suffering for want of moisture, with
consequent falling off in condition,
and that growth is at a standstiH
The weather conditions were favor
able on cotton, and rapid improve
ment is Indicated, but stands con-
tinue to be irregular, and in g number
Of localities the plants are dying out,
while recently planted seeds are slow
in coming up. The early planted came
mp poorly, with much replanting still
being done, whole fields being, in
some instances, plowed mp and planted
over. Chopping is general, and in a
few localities nearly finished. Fields
are clean, as a rule, except in Beaufort
county. Sea-island cotton has i'm
proved in condition, stand and color,
but all cotton is small for the season.
Ths condition of corn is variable,
but with general Improvement during
the past week, due to the more favor
able weather. Worms continue to
destroy stands Of young corn. All
corn is small for the season. There is
still much to plant in the north CEN
tral and western counties. Fields are
well cultivated and clean.
Tobacco improved under the in
huence of bright sunshine and the hot
wsather. It is buttoning'' low in
Florence, and the stalks are spindling
in Kershaw. The crop as whole is
quite promising. Minor crops show
marked improvement, especially
melons and rice, bnt they stand urgent
II in need of rain The fruit prospects
suffered slight impairment from drop
ping, although an average crop is still
indicated. Wheat continues poor, but
the reports on oats are more favorable,
and indicate larger crop than has
heretofore been expected. They are
ripening and some have been. harvest
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-05-27
Local Weather Report.

For q hours ending a. NJ, May
q, 1903:
Temperature: Maximum, 9a; Mini
mum, u; Mean, 50. Precipitation,
o.o6. Character of day-Partly cloudy.
Direction of wind nd-Southeast.
Sun rises, Ass; sun sets, 100.
Forecast for 3e hours ending 8 p.
m., Thursday, issued from Washing
ton, d. c.:
For, Sumter and vicinity-Showers
tonight and probably Thursday. Sta
tionary temperature.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-05-27

Glenn Springs Ginger Ale is made
from the purest ingredients and the
best Mineral Water.
You are bilious, drink Glenn Springs
Mineral Water and get relief.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-05-27

ed. Chinch bugs have damaged oats
in York county. Late truck is doing
we'll, and beans are being freely
shipped. Early peaches are being
marketed. Pastures are failing.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-05-27
]. RYTTEuBERG & SONS.
White Stone Litf1ia Springs.

The best Lithia Water in America, the largest
and most modern brick hotel in the Carolinas
or Georgia, the coolest resort in the State.
All modern improvements, electric car line
from Southern Ry. to Hotel Wei snaded,
pleasant grounds scenery equal TO the noun
watering places. Come to White Stone Lithia
Springs for health or pleasure
Read what the noted Dr. L c. Stephens who stands at the
head Of the profession South Carolina and who was pes
dent of the State Medical Association also president Of the
Medical Board of Examiners of South Carolina until ne re-
signed to move to Greenvile says
Greenvile S G, October 10, 1902.
After service of at White Stone Ltha Springs
resident physician do hesitate that the effect OF
the water upon those who drink for any length OF me mas
been perfectly marvellous Invariably increase ooth IN esn
and appetite was percepble in week proving it to De
mineral Of undoubted powerful tonic property It's Pc
cuar adaptaby diseases originating from disorders OF the
kidneys bladder and liver such as drosy brlght oeas
diabetes and uric acid calcu and all forms OF dyspepsia rhe
matism and gout to be expected from the splendid analysis
has been noted frequently that visitors before coming here
had to follow every meal with form OF corrective or con-
fine themselves entirely predgested foods discarded
these entirely being delighted to find that the water alone
natures own remedy-suflced.
Of many who drank this water this season or ten Gays
consecutvey not one but experienced decided benefit and
percepble gain weight varying from two to five pounds
l. c. STEPHENS, M D.
Columbia s. Co.. October /, 1902.
Mr. J. T. Harris, White Stone Springs, S. G.
Dear Sir Your favor of the 8th ult duly received
In reply thereto would say that it affords me much pleasure
to add our words commentator your springs and all Its
surroundings Our there last August highly enjoyed
and greatly appreciated by ALL We derived much benefit
from the use of the water and say without hesitation
that have used any water with greater Gene
ts The actionn of this both kidneys and liver was
very marked and beneficial.
We are also pleased add commendaton to your hotel
and all of its surroundings We found the building all nas
could be expected and fully up your representation Inc
table was well kept and afforded entire satisfaction We would
without hesitation commend most voraoy any one seek
ing mineral of this character and trust that you
will enjoy future Of great prosperity for this enterprise so well
started and which deserves the patronage of people
Yours very truly, W. A CLAhh,
President Carolina n Bank.
For rates and particulars, address
WHITE STONE LITHIA WATER CO.,
May Is White Stone springs, ,. Y.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-05-27

The Ssaste- HasceaaGa vas souade~
"a 1861 aud the ggrss Ssoaashron in 1866
Tac Waschman and Sosaaros nov mas
.sae eomha1ed oiseusasicn and influence
sei both o. the old papers, and IS mani
Esssly the best advertising medium IN
Samser.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-03-04
WRECK KILLS THREE
WRECK ON THE CHESAPEAKE &
OHIO KILLS THREE
PERSONS.
Ladrones Seize a Town in the Philip
pines-Panama Canal Matter Again
Militia Called Out in Colorado to
Protect Property-various Items OF
Te!eeraphic News.
Te!eeraphic News.

Huntington. w. ". March "a pas
senger train on the Chesapeake K ONO
railroad crashed into the rear of a
freight train near Russell. Henry
Davis. conductor, and Charles Miller,
brakeman of the freight train, were
killed. Fred Rose. a boy stealing a
ride. was fatally hurt and several pas
sengers slightly injured.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-03-04
Honor for Famou. Frenchmen.

Among the bills which the French
chamber of deputies is soon to dis.
russ is n to transfer the remains
bf Balzac, Renan, Michelet and Ed.
gar Quinet to the pantheon. Notice
Of an amendment in the shape of an
additional clause to include the re.
mains of the late NJ. lola in the pro-
posed translation has beer given,
among its s%ignatories being NJ. Bris.
son, M. Jaures, the chief socialist lead.
er, and M. De ~Pressense.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-03-04

The cause of resubmission a given
another black eye by the house in the
failure of the initiative and referendum
measure. The vote on the measure
was very close, however. and it is
possible that the resubmissionists may
rally again. reconsider and pass the
measure. The objection many repub-
licans have to the measure is that the
system is one of the fundamental prin-
ciples of populism. and republicans are
somewhat leary of ~so-called reform
measures from the enemy.