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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-07-08
ELECTRIC COTTON MILLS.
All the Factories in Upper Caro-
lima will Soon be Run by
Electricity.

Greenwood, July 6.-In view Of
actual arrangements already made it
is no Utopian dream to say that in a
very few years the whole cotton mill
industry in upper South Carolina will
be changed so far as power is concern
ed. The change referred to is using
electricity as motive power instead Of
steam. Greenwood's two mills, the
GrendeI and Greenwood, Nos l and 2,
are in combine, as are also the Belton
Mill and quite number of the Green
Vile mills. The company which has
arranged to furnish the power already
has some magnificent water powers on
Broad River, in Georgia. and bas also
purchased the shoals at Cooley's
Bridge, over the Saluda, in Anderson
County. This company is composed
of Northorn capitalists. Capt. E. A.
Smythe, of Pelzer, is the only South
Carolinian who is interested in the
company. AS stated above, this is not
a possibility but an actual fact. The
mills enumerated have actually ar
ranged to take the power-alt the
terms, price. etc., having been acced-
ed. The effect on the cotton mill in
dustry, so far as this section IS con-
cerned, is far-reaching. The day of
the steam engine seems doomed. 1t
goes without saying that the change
will be one of economy to the mills in
cost of power
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-07-08
CUBAN TREATIES SIGNED.
On the Naval Stations in Cuba
and the Isle of Pines.

Habana, July 2-The treaties cover
ing the naval and coaling station bases
and the treaty placing the Isle Of
Pines wholly under Cuban sovereignty
were signed today at noon.
The Isle of Pines treaty was signed
last. While turning over the island
to the absolute sovereignty OF Cuba
the treaty safeguards the rights and
privileges of the American residents
on the island as though they we're on
American territory. Property and ju-
dicial and educational rights are es-
pecia1ly guaranteed, as we'll as the
conveniences for reference to and the
registration of property and other
public business. It is pointed out
that the American land holders are
better of in respect to taxation than
they would be under United States
sovereignty. There were practically no
difficulties or delays in reaching an
agreement on the subject of the Isle
of Pines treaty but the naval stations
lease was the subject of long and te-
dlous negotiation. !,
The occupation of the naval and
coaling stations will be perpetual, the
rental price being purely nominal and
based on the cost of acquiring the
stations and sites by the Cuban gov
ernment, the United States advancing
any money necessary for the purchase
of private lands at Guantanamo and
Bahia Honda.
The senate committee on foreign re-
lations is delaying the ratifcations by
postponing action on the treaty signed
Feb. 16, conceding the two naval sta
tions to the United States.
President Palma and the leading ad-
ministration senators maintain that
all the treaties will be ratified before
the adjournment of congress.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-07-08
RUSs|A'S POSITION a.s
IS ON The RECORD.
What the Press Of the Cars Goun-
try Has to Say.
VIII NOT RECEIVE THE PETITION.
interference With the Country's
Internal Affairs Will Not Be
Tolerated. Some Plain
Expressions.

St. Petersburg, July 3.-President
Roosevelt's decision to forward to the
Russian government the petition IN be-
half of the Russian Jews is not pub
lished here. The foreign Office has
made the following statement:
ssThe czar alone can decide whether
the petition will be received but Alex
ander III would never have received
such a petition. The petition from the
Guild Hall meeting, called by the-lord
mayor of London in 1891, was returned
through the foreign Office as being in
convenient. The foreign Office hopes
the Americans will not invite such a
slight. They would resent an anti
lynching petition. The foreign Office
has no special interest in the question
except a desire that international rela-
tions remain unharmed since the mat
ter is purely domestic and belongs to
another ministerial department..
In an article which in officials cir
cles is declared to be inspired, the
Novoe Vremya combats the "claim Of
the United States government that
Russia should grant American Jews
free access to Russian territory"
The Novoe Vremya declares that It
all American citizens we're admitted to
Russia "it would not be long before
thousands of Jews who have left Rus
sia for various reasons would rehock
to Russia in the guise Of American
citizens just as they are doing in Rou
mania, Bulgaria and Turkey. Ii Rus
sia acceded to the United States wish
she could not refuse to grant similar
privileges in the case of other coun-
tries and would soon undergo perfect
invasion of foreign Jews. !"
The Novoe Vreyma also refers to the
United States restricting immigration
and concludes: "While Russia in no
way assumes the right of criticising
the internal measures of the United
States, she on the other hand will not
tolerate the least interference in her
private affairs on the part of Ameri-
cans"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-07-08
STRIKERS sLAY EACH OTHER.

Richmond, va, July 3.-The first
fassality of the street car strike oc-
eurred today when Charles. E. Gra-
harm. q striking motorman, died from
merciless slashing at the hands OF
n H. Lowery, another striking motor
nan. Graham was literally cut to
Uieces. The attack on hirn vas due
so q rumor alleged to have been start
ed BY him that two OF the strikers
were trying to get their positions
back. He leaves wife and three
children.
The coroner's jury held the case
so be one Of justifable nomieide.
There were no developments in the
street railway strike situation today
or tonight. Cars were run regularly
oss all city and suburban lines and
nothing approaching disorder has been
r5DOrted from any quarter.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-07-08
ORGANIZATION OF
pee DEE HISTORICAL SOCIETY.
An Executive Committe Repre-
senting Each County Elected.

The Pee Dee Historical Society was
successfully organized yesterday af-
ternoon. There was very encourag-
ing attendance of representative men
from Marlboro, Marion, Darlington,
Williamsburg and Florence. There
has been quite a lively interest shown
in the matter for some time in all Of
the counties of the Pee Dee section.
The meeting was called to order by
Col. Dargan yesterday and on motion
". a. Brunson was called to the chair
and Hartwell M. Aver was chosen
secretary of the temporary organiza-.
tion. The plan proposed was for per
manent officers and an executive COM
mittee composed of representatives, from
each county in the section to be chosen
and for that committee to perfect the
details as to the fee for membership
and the subscription to the bulletins
of the society. To prepare constitu-
tion and bylaws and take in charge
the details of the organization.
The following we're nominated: For
president, J. L. Coker; vice-president
Hartwell NJ Aver; secretary, J. J.
Dargan. Executive committee, A. G.
Kollock, Darlington, G. a Woods,
Marion, Walter Hazard, Georgetown,
". A. Brunson, Florence, a. Il. Nc
Arm, Chesterfield, W. A. Cooper, Will
liamsburg, J. H. Hudson, Marlboro,
R. B. Scarborough, Horny. This COM
mittee was empowered to fill all va
cancies.
Mcdonald Furman made an inter
esting and instructive talk on South
Carolina history. The committee
will send out circular Of information
soon to all those who are interested.
Those who are concerned in the
are deeply interested and
they urge all friends of the cause to
contribute all the historical matter
possible so that complete record of
the people Of the Pee Deee section
may be kept.-Florence Times July 3
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-07-08
Gaffney's Third Cotton Mill.

Gafney, July 3.-Gafney is to have
third cotton mill tc be located north
ns town on the southern railroad, near
The overhead bridge, just out of town.
Tt will be known as the Louise mill.
Nj. E. r. Cash is the promoter who
deserves the credit for this new enter
Drise. It is an assured thing. Mr.. j.
@. JeFries made application several
DAYS ago for charter for it. The cor
portators are M.essrs. E. r. Cash, j.
g. Jefries. F. g. Stacy, II. D. Wheat,
3. G. Wardlaw, G. P. Hamrick, ": L.
sssstlemyer of Gafney, G. D. Elkin
end o. s. Falls of Kings Mountain,
and D A. Tompkins of Charlotte. The
mil is to be capitalized at $500, 600
gnd Rill be about the size of the Lime
stone mill.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-07-08
EDUCATING The NEGRO.
Georgia Will Continue TO Give
Negro Schools Support.

Atlanta, July 6.-The house of rep
resentatiYes of the Georgia legislature
today, after heated debate, killed by
an Overwhelming vote the resolution
providing that in the distribution OF
money to common schools, the county
authorities should apportion the money
among schools for white and coiored
youths, according to the taxable prop
erty Of the two races.
Today's debate showed that the SEN
timent of the Georgia legislators is
that the State should contribute to
the limit of its ability to The common
school education of the colored youth,
even when the burden falls almost
entirely upon white taxpayers.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-07-08
RaBIUn RAYS
Prove to be a Cure for Cancer.
Valuable Discovery.

Vienna, July 3.-Medical circles
here are greatly interested in report,
communicated to the Viennese Society
of Physicians and read at the recent
meeting of the Imperial Academy Of
Science, to the effect that long
standing case of cancer was cured by
radium rays at the clinic of the late
Prof. Gusenbaeur.
The patient, who was 81 years Of
age had long suffered from cancer
of the palate and lip and had repeated
ly been operated upon fruitlessly until
the autumn of 1902, when the physi-
clans of the VieInese hospital declared
it was absolutely useless to operate
again.
One physician determined as last
resort to 90 to the radium rays and
treated the afflicted parts by exposing
them to the light of radium bromide,
the strongest radium preparation IN
existence. He was rewarded by a
gradual and complete disappearance
of the tumors.
PHYSICIANS at the same meeting re-
ported that radium rays had cured a
case of melanosarcoma Ia tumor con-
tanning black or other dark colored
natter, and several cases Of red mole.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-07-08

Rochester, n. Y, July "a terrible
tragedy occurred tonight at the village
of Leecy, when Mrs. VIM. Baxter
hanged herself and two children,
Goodson, aged 8 years and Gladys,
aged 8. When her husband returned
to the house at 6 O'Clock he could not
get in. He waited for some time,
then broke in window and searched
in the house. In an unfinished at
tick over the kitchen, reached by a
ladder, he saw hanging side by side
from the rafters his wife and two chill
dren.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-07-08
REGULATIONS BY THE BOARD.

1. Applicants shall be young men at
least nineteen years of age. The pur-
pose of the General Assembly being to
encourage men teachers, preference
will be given to those who furnish sat
isfactory evidence of having already
taught for at least one session, and
with success; but if from any county
there be no suitable applicants who
have taught. the scholarship OF tha'
county may be awarded to young
man who only intends to teach.
2. Applications shall be made to the
President of the College. at Columbia.
before July 1st, upon prescribed blanks
furnished by the President or by County
Superintendents of Education, upon re-
quest. These blanks shall provide for
information and references as to the
applicants age physical condition. gen
eral character and ability, educatona.
advantages. financial circumstances.
teaching experience, and purpose IN
taking the special normal course. The
information thus submitted will be re-
garded as a preliminary examination
and those who receive permits TO stand
the later examination will be credited
with the combined results OF these two
exan1illa tons.
5. The later and formal examination
shall be upon English Grammar and
Composition. History and Geesra ply.
Arithmetic and Elementary Algebra
(Algebra, however, is not indispens-
able.) The Normal Scholarship Com
rnittee Of the Faculty shall prepare the
questions and mark the papers. The
County Board of Education OF each
county is requested to conduct this eK-
animation at the same time with the
entrance and other scholarship exam
nations of the South Carolina College
and of Winthrop College (Which this
gear will be or Friday, July 10th). The
County Eoard will receive the questions
from the President of the College, and
is requested to return the answers to
him. at Columbia, forthwith, by mail
or express. e.
4. A standing Committee on Scholar
ships, appointed from the Board, in con-
junction with standing Committee
from the Faculty. shall select the schol-
arsh,p students for each county upon
the results OF the exa1nina tons re-
ported by the Faculty Committee. and
all the other information submitted.
The proper announcements shall be
made through the President.
5. After the first year the incumbent
may be reappointed. provided that. in
the judgment Of the Faculty, his apt
ness to teach. his progress in study,
and his general character indicate that
be is a suitable person to fulfill the
purpose Of the scholarship as provided
for by the General Assembly. q
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-07-08
All Quiet in Norway.

Orangeburg, July 6-Sherif Dukes
returned home from Norway Last night
about 10 O'Clock Everything was
quiet over there, SO that he considered
it unnecessary for him to remain any
longer. The inquest over the death
of Mr.. Philips was postponed until to-
morrow. a jury of inquest was organ
lied to view the remains, SO the body
could be buried, and the witnesses
were summoned for Tuesday. It is
thought that several arrests will be
ordered as the result of the inquest,
but it was considered that the magis-
trate's constable would be able to Sc
cure all of the parties desired without
any trouble. The sheriff will not rec
turn to Norway tomorrow unless he is
advised by Magistrate Tyler that his
presence is considered necessary.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-07-08

It seems to be the opinion among
the newspaper that Jim Tillman's
lawyers have done more to awaken
sentiment against him and his case
than all the newspapers put together
had done before Give has honorable
counsel plenty of time and plenty of
rope and they may hang themselves
Florence Times.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-07-08
FAR BELOW THE AVERAGE.
The Condition of the Cotton Crop
of the Country.

Washington, July 3.-The monthly
report of the chief of the bureau OF
statistics of the department of agricul-
ture will show the average conditions
of cotton or June % to have been
III, as compared with 74.1 on May
26, 1903; S4.7 on June %, 1902: 81. 1
on June 25, 1901, and a 10 year aver
age of S5.4.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-07-08

Greenville, n. c., July 2-Fire which
originated in Parham's warehouse in
this city early this morning destroyed
property estimated at nearly 500, 600,
partially covered by insurance. The
fire for time threatened the destruc-
tion of the entire town and it was on
ly by extreme efforts of the 6remen
that the flames ware checked. The
larger portion of the tobacco section
was destroyed, besides several shops,
warehouses and residences.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-07-08

Talladega, Ala, July e-Joseph B.
Graham, one of the most prominent
lawyers and educators in Alabama,
and Miss Jeanette Joiner were run
over and killed by a freight train at
the station tonight while he was pre-
pairing to leave the city.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-07-08
Mother of -Four Girl Babies.

Special to the State.
Roanoke, Va, July 3-Mrs. George
" Chambers, wife Of Franklin
county farmer, today gave birth to
four healthy girl babies. The moth
er and quarteSte are doing well. The
people Of the vicinity are excited over
The event and women, old and young
are going to see the little ones. Roose-
rels has been notified.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-07-08
Snow in Montana.

Butte, Mont. July 2Snow was gen
sral in Montana today, slight hurries
being reported from all over the State
The fall was heavy On the continental
divide. The temperature has dropped
10 IS. The snow alternates with cold
rains and great damage to crops is
feared.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-07-08

Jeanette, Pa. July 6.-As a result
of the breaking of the 0akford Park
dam yesterday 20 persons are known
to be dead and 16 are missing. The
property loss in the valley will reach
81, 500, 900 and the distress is SO great
that outside relief will have to be ask
ed for.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-07-08
New Scholarships for Men
Teachers at the South
Carolina COLLEGE.

Clause from Appropriation Act Of Cen
eral Assembly, 1908:
THAT one thousand six hundred ans
forty dollars be appropriated to be usec-
TO provide forty-one scholarships in the
Normal Department, one from. each
county, of the value Of forty dollars,
besides the remission Of tuition and
matriculation fees, the benefciaries to
be selected under regulations to be pre-
scribed by the Board Of Trustees.
This means $40 in cash to the student
besides remission of $40 tuition and OF
SIS matricusation term fee. Thus the
scholarship student will receive from
the College IS a month. for eight months
to assist. him in his necessary living
eyDenSeS
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-07-08

As determined some time ago by the
Board of Education, the schools will
rsopsn as usual on the second Monday
sin Ssptember, which will be the 14th.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-07-08

Washington, July 6.-The postmas-
ter general has issued an order estab-
fishing city free delivery service at
Anderson, S. c., on Sept. l, 1903.
with four letter carriers, one substi-
tute carrier, sixteen street letter
boxes and one package box.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-07-08
EsToN MAKINa READY

4s1aAhlEGSAON MAAifSS Isa11aDi. IsG21aaD
Charleston, July 3.-Presidens Gads-
s5sn, Of the Consolid dated company, re-
iTed notice this afternoon from Co
nmbia Of the selection of the Isle OF
Palms for the encampment of the Sec
oad regiment, and he Immediately
opened correspondence with Col Her
bert TO have everything arranged to
snit the military officer. Ihe regl-
Tnant will probably scome to Charles
sson about July 20, when the tide will
;sIIoW for magnificent beach for
.,ssIriilling. Quarters viii be provided
sor Col. Herbeft's horses and the
camp viii be arranged just as Col.
Herbert will direct. Pipes will be
laid about the camp convenient for the
soIdiezs and no pains or expense Will
be spared to make the encampment a
greaS success.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-07-08
REGIMENT
70 ISLE OF PALMS.
RYEN Will. GO 70 CAMDEN.
aenyiIIe Did Mot Want to Under
take Expense Of Preparing a
Camp for lust One Regi-
lnenf.

111S S6cOlQ NSSlBlSuG VI At1aei1 zn@AA
into camp at the Isle OF Palms on
lSlse 275h of July, and Col Sparkman's s
reglmens OF cavalry will be camped at
Camden in Augnst. Gov. Heyward
and Adit. Sen. Frost yesterday took
Shs matter up when they saw through
State that Greenville did not
the Second Regiment. They
red to Greenvilie and were inform-
oEscialiy that the Information was
gorrect.
the meetinglof the field officers
Wednesday Gen Frost called atten-
zion to the fact that the written lnvl-
aasIon from GreenTille stated that the
Mountain City would ike Tor the
zssire brigade to be encamped there.
Boyd and Mc. Q. j. PRIDE who !.
ass representing the chamber OF
commerce were asked II GreenV1lte
youId be satisfied with regiment
and these gentlemen declared eInpnati-
that such was the case. Upon
shat statement the governor decloeo 20
der the second regiment to Green
particularly as the Isle OF Palms
;sssasmed to be disqualified because che
hgaeh IS under water at that hour IN
ne afterneon when the regiment
saonId Be on dress parade. Green
eyiidensly did not want to go to the
expense Of preparing q camp site for
INST one regiment for a week, with no
sgSsosnect Of their return neSs summer.
Yesterday Let. Col. Gler. and sew
other officers of the Second Regl-
anent called on Gov. Heyward ana
Urged him to designate the Isle OF
s 2alpas as the place for them to be en-.
canped. Timmoasville and Darling
0n also Indicated that they wanted TO
b sent TO the Isle OF Palms, and upon
.eh 8 strong showing the governor
decided TO issue such an order. Inc
Eosunbia battalion was camped there
SSast summer and their desire TO 60
bacl shows that the visit must have
,een pleasant. The camp ground IS
ssaos far from the casino and the brass
Sons,' we're very much Ia evidence
as the afternoon and evening dances.
Rock Hill was also urged as oe-z
ehtfal place for the encanpment and
s6e people of the 6 Magic City were
sast IN the hnmor to turn ont in fun.
ssorcs and make the visitors nave q
good time, but the governor acted
onon the wishes of the officers or
7args number Of the officers OF the
sgimen THE State. July 4.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-18
POPE IS GENEROUS.
Gives $2o,ooo for Distribution Among
 the Poor of Rome.

Rome, August 17.-The pope gave S2o, . 900 for distribution among the poor of Rome.
 The pontiff seems to have quite recov- cred his health and he Is giving more audiences thans before he suffered from his recent fainting fit, although the heat is still suffocating. This morning, among others. the pope received Prince Chigf, marshal of the conclave, and questioned him regarding the discharge of his duties as marshall The prince said it would be better for him to be inside the concIave precincts instead of outside, as there were many efforts to establish communi- cation with those inside and they could be more effectually checked if the mar shal was inside.
 The pontin afterwards received Prince Orsini assistant at the papal throne. The pope greeted him by saying he would be glad if the prince would retain his offce which he had resigned before the death of Leo XIII, and expressed the, hone that he would not again resign It. Ii. lsJt ply Prince Orsini gave the pope to under stand that his resignation had nothing to do with the duties of his office. but was rendered on account of his dissatis- faction with the conduct of certain mat ters under the late pope.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-18
COLLECTOR OWENS
 IS SHORT $3121
EXAMINER SEDBERRY FILES RE- PORT WITH JELkS-RUSSELL OFFICERS IN GOOD oRDER-DE- LINouENTS TO BE SUED.

Montgomery, August 17.-(Special) )-Re- ports filed with the governor this even- ing by Examiner Sedberry, on the the books of Russell county officials, show the shortage of Tax Collector J. E. Owens to be sS2l1. owens has returned to the state but has resigned his office and his bondsmen will therefore have to make good. It is expected that they will have conference with the state board of compromise within a few days.
 The books of other Russell officials are reported in good shape Probate Judge Benton getting a clear record and Circuit Clerk Perry having overpaid the state ST. Sheriff Bellamy was due S19 for three errors. Tax Assessor Vann was reported for not assessing thirty thous- and acres to "owner unknown and mak- ing proper sales.
 Some of the former county officials who have from time to time been reported short by the state examiners will be sued by the state, the governor and audi tor having directed the attorney general to bring suit in all cases within the last ten years where such shortages have not been settled. This will affect probably fifty former officials for amounts rang Ing from $50 to Sl0O0