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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-08-19
!. a TERROR TO BAD MEN.
Constable Jones Always Used
Fists as a Last Resort.

Behind the announcement that the
government has offered reward for
the arrest of the man who killed Con-
stable Jones, of the Usage Indian re-
servation, on July 4, is the story Of
the life and death of one of the most
remarkable tanners of bad men in the
west.
The most surprising feature Of the
history of this man is that in all Of
his encounters with murderers and
desperadoes of the western type he
never carried or used gun or other
weapon of any kind. Continually
brought in violent contact with men
who carried guns they were quick to
use, Jones scorned weapons beyond
those that nature gave him. With his
brawny arms and their knotted ends
he spread terror among evildoers, not
on the Usage reservation alone, but
through all the Indian Territory!
For ten years or more Jones had
kept the peace of the Usage reserva-
tion. When he took the place the re-
sergation was oVerrun with tough
characters of every class. The Osages
themselves were peaceful enough, but
the half and quarter breeds, always a
source of trouble on any reservation,
were an annoyance and danger. Then
there were the bad men from the out
side, who invaded the reservation to
trade with the Indians and to cheat
them out of their money at cards.
Jones tanned them all and did it
quickly. He went about his danger
Gus task in a new style that was ridi-
culed at first. His first step in making
an arrest was always to use common
sense argument. If that did not work,
he used his fists. They never failed to
accomplish the desired result. When
gun was drawn on him, as it was in
the majority of cases, he seized it
and threw it out of reach and then
proceeded with the tanning process.
Dozens of men who were noted for
their quickness with a gun and who
laughed derisively when told that
Jones was coming to arrest them, were
met and conquered in the same way.
Jones' eye and arm were always
quicker than the most rapid action Of
the worst of the gun fighters. The
ready revolver was often drawn, but
before it could be used it was snatched
from the grasp of the man who intend
ed to use it and it was sent flying
through the air.
With desperadoes who boasted OF
their physical strength it was the
same story. The best of them were
easy for Jones. When one or two of
them rushed to the aid of a comrade,
Jones bumped their heads together
and lugged them all off to jail. In ex-
treme cases they often went to the
hospital first, SO thoroughly were they
tanned.
No one knows how many men Jones
could have whipped single handed,
simply because he was never put to
the supreme test. He always won,
whether he was tanning one or six.
Jones soon drove the tough outsiders
off the reservation for good. and the
quarrelsome half breeds became quiet
and subdued, even when under the In
fuence of firewater. The govern
ment officials glorifed in Jones, not
so much because Of his fstic process,
as because he maintained perfect order
on the reservation at a minimum Of
expense. e.-New Orleans Times-Demo-
erat.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-08-19

Norfolk, Va, Aug. 12.-Reports
from Elizabeth City, N. c., are to
the effect that the steamer Mayhower
of Norfolk is ashore in North Carolina
waters, and will probably prove TO-
tai loss. The Mayfower struck on
bar Wade's Point, Albemarle sound,
about Is miles south of Elizabeth
City. The MayAower is small river
craft and was lumber laden.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-08-19
RESCUED FROM LYHeHERs.

Whitesboro, Tex, Aug. Eight
negroes were arrested for an attempted
criminal assault on Mrs. Hart, a white
woman, here today. Seven were releas-
ed and the eighth man was held for
Identification. A mob appeared at the
jail tonight, took the negro and hanged
him to a tree nearby. Before he be
came unconscious officers appeared and
rescued the negro and are hurrying
him to Sherman for safekeeping. Tbs
mob is gathering to pursue the pris-
oner and it is said other communities
will join the mob.
After the negro, Brown, had been
forcibly taken from the mob, its mem
bers turned their attention to the
colored residents of the town. Guns
were fred promiscuous1y in the negro
section and the rror-stricken negroes
when they came from their houses
were ordered to leave town at once.
No violence further than this intimi-
dation has been offered SO far.
AS result outgoing trains on all
roads are crowded with negroes.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-08-19

Augusta, Ga, Aug. 12.-Augusta
received it's first bale of new cotton
crop tonight. It was grown by Fl. G.
Folk. of Bamberg, S. c., and was
consigned to Pope 6 Fleming, of this
CITY,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-06-23
Press Clubs Meet.

: ATLANTIC CITY. N. J., June a.
Representatives Of press clubs in all
the large cities of the United States
and Canada were present this morn
ing at the opening of the annual con-
vention of the International League
Of Press Clubs. The proceedings
were opened by Mayor franklin p.
Stoy. who welcomed the delegates to
the city Among those present were
many journalists of world wide repu-
tation. This evening a reception was
held In honor of the visitors and nu-
merous other social features have
been arranged. the most notable of
which will be the annual banquet to-
morrow evening"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-06-23
Attorney Voorhees,
Dlspieases Court.

Attorney c. s. Voorhees, of Spokane
has displeased the supreme court of
Idaho and It has ordered him to ex-
punge certain sentences he used in
presenting a petition to the court In
the Gibbs VS.. Morgan case.
When the petition came up for
hearing the members of the court
took umbrage at some of the lam
guage used. A consultation of the
members was held and the matter of
disbarring him from practicing I'm the
courts of Idaho was considered, but
1t was finally agreed to ask him to
expunge the Objectionable language
before more drastic measures were
taken.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-06-23
NOTICE TO PROPERTY XoIDEns
ON SHARP AVENUE,

Notice Is hereby given to property
holders on Sharp avenue. from the
center line of Jefferson street to the
center line of Hollis street. that the
assessment roll for the grading. curb
Ing and parking of Sharp avenue in
above described district Is now I'm
my hands for collection. and the same
will become delinquent July 1. 1903
Said assessments shall bear interest
from date of delinquency of first
installment at the rate OF per cent
per annum, and can be paid to the
city treasurer in 10 annual Install
ments. the first of which shall be
due. payable and delinquent on the
list day OF July, 1908. and one on the
same day of each year thereafter. to-
gethcr with interest on the same and
on all unpaid installments.
NJ. ii. EGGLESTON.
City Treasurer.
Dated Spokane. Wash. June s. 1903.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-06-23
IMMIGRATION PAMPHLET.

The O. n. D N. system Is perhaps
doing more to advertise the wonder
full resources Of Washington than any
other railway line which draws bust
Ness in this state. The booklet. "Rest-
full Recreation Resorts" issued about
n month ago. ID followed with another
tive matter. 1t not only gives de-
scription Of the resorts of the coun-
try. but II tells at length of the ad-
vantages which every section offers
the prospective investor whether he
wants to farm. mill or engage IN any
other industry known 1t h. brim
fun of Handsome half-tones. The de-
ecriptions are very conservative--too
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-06-23
Young Hero Bats l n.
Sleeping Burglar

chief member Of the household TO
protect his wife and child-and the
scared young roomer.
The police entered and found In q
profound slumbers an intoxicated resi-
dent Of the neighborhood who was
using the lower step Of the stairway
as q pillow while he emitted large
hunks Of nasal resonance. A tele-
phone was in one of the side rooms
Of the house. hut the alarmed young
man was too fearful Of violence to
use II or to exercise spirit of in
vestigation. The drunken man was
escorted to his home, and nowadays
the young man is being pointed out
as the hero who baited the sleeping
burglar
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-06-23

much SO, in fact. when criticized by
citizens of this state.
Every copy of the ANNALS issued
by the various lines last year were
disposed Of much sooner than was ex-
pected and this year this demand has
been anticipated and the circulation
Increased.
The outside cover Of the new book
let Is one of the 'prettiest designs
ever offered the public. The figure
represents progress and Is printed in
two colors. green and red, and the
title IL Oregon. Washington and
Idaho and Their Resources" The
book contains ss pages and every In
dustry In the northwest Is given
prominence. The first edition of this
hook numbers $4,000 copies. z
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-06-23
Alecls1ssleai EnulneeFs.

sARArocA. II r.. Juhs ssADess.
gates ere arriving Aere IN large NUM-
hers to attend the fcrty-seventh
meeting OF the American Society Of
Mechanical Engineers, which opens
with q reception at the United States
hotel tonight
STE or seven hundred eminent engi7
fneers and designers Of machinery. the
majority Of whom will ,be accom-
panied by their wives or other mem
beers cf their t6miiies. are expected to
attend the meetings. which viii con-
stinna until the seth inst. Inclusive. /
The membership of. the society is
made UP entirely Of professional men.
the directing computing and design
ing engineers Of the Immense estab-
Hlishments OF the country and pro-
fessors OF mechanics in the larger
universities and colleges. Many In
tercsting papers by experts in the
engineering profession are to be read.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-06-23
pE[EUARE MOB BURNS l
| ] NEGRO AI THE STAKE

III WILMINGTON, Del, June U.s.
George F. white. a negro. .just out
sf the workhouse. who was chsresd
with having assaulted and stabbed to
death Miss Helen 8. Bishop. the IL
.year-old daughter of Rev. DR.. e. A.
B Bishop. was burned at the stake by
\ 4 mob last night within a few miles
of Mason and Dixons line The
crime was committed last Monday
the negro there were numerous
threats of lynching.
~ The mob Of 1000 men and boys
4 was led by Virginian. The doors
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-06-23
Wiles Of a Sheriff
to Secure an ArreSk

'Long Jim" Stanley of Kansas City
passed through Spokane yesterday on
his way to the coast, where he has
business interests.
deputy sheriff. gained considerable
fame in the middle west some years
ago by his capture of "Nosey'
OBrien a notorious pickpocket and
confidence man. "Nosey" had turned
a trick" In Kansas. and the Kansas
City police were notified to be on the
lookout for him.
But the clever confidence man gave
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-06-23

Burglars. police. help! Telephone
FOR the police!" .c-, r.s-,
!. Those were the words. yelled in a
high treble. which reused the resi-
dents in the vicinity Of Lincoln street
and Fourth avenue at midnight Sun
day morning. They came from the
upper story Of the house on the cor
ner of the thoroughfares mentioned
and were screamed from the throat
of a young man roomer in the house.
Those responding to the call look
ed up phone and while waiting for
the arrival of the. b1uecoats heard the
narrowing tale Of the young man re-
garding the presence of a bad man
in the house In the absence OF the
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-06-23
Average Crop Assured.

CoLFAx. Wash, June 2s.-S. c.
Armstrong, travelling agent for the
Pacific Coast Elevator company. says
there will not be more than IS per
cent as much grain in Whitman coun-
ty and the Palouse country as last
year. Mr.. Armstrong says he does
not believe there will be serious
shortage OF grain however. The crop
will be almost an average of years
prior 10 the past two. @
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-06-23

Cllnteo q U1awer, one OF Spokane
popular yeugg men and trusted en-
ploye of the John w. Graham COM
pany. was united In marriage last
Sunday afternoon to Miss Cora r.
Strauss at North Yakima. The cere-
monyi was performed at the ranch
home of the brides parents by Rev.
=. H. Wood OF North Yakima IN the
presence OF relatives and few
friends. Mr.. ana Mrs. Brewer will
be at home in their new residence
on East Baldwin avenue after July S.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-06-23

At a meeting of the franchise COM
mittee of the city council last night
the application of the International
Telephone Company of America for
an Independent franchise In Spokane
was practically turned down. the
committee voting unanimously to
place the application on file" 1t Is
understood the committee believes
the application was not made with
any serious intention to put in a
new system.
Committees were appointed to view
the streets on which franchises are
asked for by the various street car
SYSTEM.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-06-23

them all the slip. He met Stanley
In down town saloon and took q
liking to him. not knowing he was
an officer. The two had several
drinks together and when O'Brien be-
came rather soulful and confidential
Stanley invited him to his room to
sleep IT or" OBrien, who was very
groggy. accepted and Stanley quietly
escorted him to the county Jail and
locked him up. O'Brien was taken
back 70 Kansas and was sent to the
penitentiary. while Stanley was the
recipient OF the substantial reward
offered for the crooks arrest.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-06-23

of the workhouse were battered down
with railroad ties. The warden and
IN Euards Aired on the mob and four
pessohss who cenld not be identifatd
fell and were quickly carried to the
rear Fa II
When the funeral pyre was pre-.
pared White vas given an epportvn-
fly TO speak and confessed the crime.
An advance guard had prepared the
stake and dry brush soaked with oil
was quickly piled about the doomed
negro and the torch applied. The
negro suffered intense agony and
finally faited. Shots fired by the mob
soon ended his suffering.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-06-23
Jap-RussIan Alliance.

! VIENNA. June 23.---The wcsto-
estIype correspondent today reports
that the Russian minister of war In
his recent visit to Toxic obtained
from Japan assurances that she
would remain neutral toward any as
pirations the ear might have In
Manchuria. In exchange for which
Japan was given important CONNER
cial advantages.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-06-23

Mrs Sarah A. Kanatzer of Tyler
came to Spokane yesterday and swore
out a warrant charging Peter Falk.
neighbor. with criminally assaulting
her 13-year-old daughter. Mrs. Ka-
natser Also secured marriage license
to wed Enoch Cooper. and while Jus
tice Hinkie was issuing the warrant
for Falk. Justice Stocker made
Cooper and Mrs. Kanatzer husband
and wife.
Falk Is farmer. As years old.
The alleged crime took place ut the
Cooper home last Saturday night.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-06-23
IT'S JUST A COUGH

that gets your lungs sore and weak
and paves the way for Pneumonia or
Consumption, or both. Acker's Eng
ltsh Remedy will stop the cough In a
day and heal your lungs. II will cure
Consumption, Asthma, Bronchitis and
all throat and lung troubles. POSI-
lively guaranteed. and money refund
ed II you are not satisfied. Write 10
us for free sample, w. Ii. Hooker
n Co, Buffalo, ~ Y,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-06-23
CITY NOTICE.

Bids will be received by the boar,
of public works until noon June 2s
for the erection of an auxiliary pump
Ing station ON lot I. block =. in Sub
division of cowley Tract. Spokane
Wash,
Proposals will include the erection
of the building and foundations as
provided for In the plans and specin.
cations on file i'm the office of the city
engineer. Bids publicly opened at :
o'clock same date.
l.. b. HANDLEY, Secretary.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-06-23

BUFFALO N. Y. June 23.--The
tug Chesney was run down by the
propeller Chemung early this morn.
ing. Captain Stewart and the fire.
man of the tug were drowned. the
remainder OF the crew saved The
tug had gone to tow the Chemung In
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-06-23
suRn our ron 1rxxs.

Itching Piles produce moisture and
cause itching. This form. AZ we'll a.
Blind. Bleeding or Protruding Piles
are cured by DIR. Bo-san-koss Pie
Remedy. Stops itching and bleeding.
gists. or sent by mail. Treatise free.
Write me about your case. DR.. Boz
sanko, Philadelphia, Pa For sale by
Chas. McNab, corner Washington
atreet and Riverside avenus.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-06-23
NOTICE TO rnoPrax OWNERS

Notice Is hereby given that the as-
sessment roll for the Improvement by
the grading, curbiug and parking OF
Fifth avenue. from the center line of
Pittsburg street to the center line of
Regal street. IL now on file I'm the
office of the city clerk. Said roll was
filed on the 10th day of June. 1909,
and Is now open for public Inspection.
The city council will meet on the
21st day of July. 1898. at the hour of
1880 p. m. OF said day. at which said
consider appeals from and objections
to said assessment roll by parties ag-
grleved by said assessment
G. A. FLEMING city Clerk.
Spokane. Wash. June 20. 1903.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-06-23

Call and see our line line of men
$2.50. s3.00. $3.50 dress shoes. Also
our $500 Mciibbins. hat. latest
shapes Don't forget our suit clubs.
sl.00 per week Hoyt Bros. Tailoring
Co. and mems furnishing goods.
Phone EtS4i. e103 Monroe street
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-06-23
80, 900 Spanish Strike

BARCELONA. Spain. June ga
Troops and gendarmes are today be-
ing concentrated In anticipation of
trouble arising from the strike of 46
workingmen's societies In Andaiusia.
Thirty thousand are out.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-06-23
WHAT MORE 10 uEEDrD

than one suit OF clothes cleaned and
pressed every week, FOR $50 per
month. The Unique Tailoring COM
psny. if2 Washington street, phone
Main 1876,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-06-23

You can get anything you wan, for
\ sewing machine at J, p. Eastman
g. Co.. s33 Riverside. Phone Main
74e. Machines rented or sold on easy
ierms. Expert repairing.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-06-23
xichty D cuiton Zeal Estate Co.,
% Jameson NOOK.

Sole agents for Sunnyside irriga-
ton lands. the best In the world. SEQ
our lists of Palouse. Big Bend and
Spokane farm lands. City property.
improved and unimproyed. residence
and business chances. Fine list Of
lodging houses. See us.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-06-23
2. FLINT . Co
Basement sofK Riverside Avenue.
Tel. Main SIS. .-

Strictly modern cottage on North
Side. Sl95o-five nice rooms, bath and
closets. This Is a beautiful home.
Don't miss IT.
Another lovely 7-room cottage on
good street, close to car line. This
one for $500. Remember we have
buyers for good bargains always.
Remember. too. we have money to
loan on improved real estate.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-06-23

Five-room modern cottage for
@a3ooi $500 cash and the balance to
suit. Let me show 1t to you.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-06-23

LANDS! LANDS! LANDS!

1919 Ziegler Block. Spokane. Wash
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-18
"HoWaTo BUY Shoes"
A New Book. Written by One Who
knows-lnteresting, Instructive,
YaluabIe-Mailed Free.

l"How to Buy Shoes, 2 by A. Shoemaker,
Is the title Of g very Interesting book
just published by the Wolff Process Leath-
Ell Company, OF Philadelphia, Written in
Pleasing mnnnner 6y one who has been
the business, It not only proves interesting
reading, but tells the shoe and leather
story completely. even to The smallest de-
tails. Va ia
The writer, who is evidently g master
of his subject. -deyetes considerable space
to the kind q leather used II the making
accepting, without Investigating, tile
claims made for these various feathers,
best shoes are those made Of ideal Leath-
eer, which has IN Aye years tine estab-
wears shoes; The Il, author grows quite En-,
er, ana elaims that It Is always Ways strong SaM
and soft, can't get hard, Is not, affected
by rain or snow, and win not burn the
feet In summer nor chill them In win
ter. .Ni III 3lss'5i eg s. n
This valuable book, which should be
read by, everybody, will pc sent free to
any address, upon request by the pub
fishers, ifg. ss-5I3t, a7l sisH
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-18
MEMBERS MAY RIDE
Typographical Union Repeats the Res
olution Imposing Fine.

Tho members OF Richmond Typographl-
cal Union, No. co. at meeting held satA
.urday night, voted to rescind the recent
action Of the union, imposing fine on
members who rode on thu cars during
the recent strike The union fwo months
ago lnar osed f1ne OF $40 on all who rode
on the cars during the strike. It 70 not
known that this fine was actually assessed
against any member, but It acted as q
restraining measure upon those inclined
t. ride. In resembling the fine a resolu-.
tion was adopted recommending that
members refrain from patroniz!ng the
cars during the continuance OF the strike.
Other unions are not enforcing the nne
against members who ride on the troiley
cars, according to report. The acton OF
the Typographical Union, one OF the
strongest and most conservative labor
bodies in the world will 1t Is believed
have the effect Of inducing similar action
by other unions.
The directors OF the Public Service &c.
Will be called to meet probably this week
ia take action looking to securing the
charter and to act upon the res!gnatlons
OF President GAIT and Vice-Presldent
Adams. unless these gentlemen can be
Induced mean while to Withdraw them. i is
probable that all the stock subscriptlon
lists Will have been turned IN ana me
comps ny will know Just how muchs cspl-
tai It las for Its business. 1T 10 undsT-
stood that the company VIII NOT choose
o general manager. That Office IS the one
u.Oot sought. 4t{
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-18
WILLSTOP
RAISING TOBACCO B c
Will Join Hands Against To-
bacco Trustif That's Cause
OF Low Prices.
Especial to The Tines-DIspatch.)

Especial to The s-Dispatcho
(. GOLDsBORO, N. c., August 17.-At a
meeting Of the Farmers Protective Asso-
citation held In this city last Saturday
the following resolution was adopted
"Resoived. That the tobacco growers
of the county stand face to face with a
financial death in the low price Of tobacco
from some cause, either In overproduc-
ton OF the weed or In combination of
tobacco buyers looking to the taking OF
the crop at ruinouB and starvation prices;
that the remedy 1t seems to US Is the
same and that 1t Is to stop the sale
and production until the prices Will justl-
fy the selling and raising.
Therefore. be 1t resolved. That the far
sale at the present prices. and that, II
the prices do not go up to a living price
that the farmers should stop the raising
Of tobacco until the demand shall so ad-
vance the price SC. as to justify the farmer
In raising the weed for market
Second. That as these starvation
prices are sure to force us to abandon the
cultivation of tobacco we urge the .ap-
pointment OF committee Of twenty-five
from this county to attend q convention
Of farmers to meet at Rocky Mount on
the 2lst instant. and to that meeting we
declare that we will stand solldly for
the position decided upon at this meet
Ing.
Third, That we Join hnads with the
merchants Of the State who have kindly
come to our assistance. and declare to
them that In condemning the actton OF
the tobacco trust III it is their com bina-
ton that is doing US the hurD we most
heartily concur" .L--- ----- ..--.-