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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-03-25
March LIT.
NOTICE.


Notice is hereby given to the public
that the time for the mass meeting of
citizens to be held in the Opera House
has been postponed from Tuseday
night to Friady night, the 9th inst.
at s. 30 o'clock in order to arrange for
more attractions, the End Regiment
Band to render music, etc. a pro-
gramme to be published later.
The purpose of the meeting is to
revive interest in the United Charities
Association. Annual election of Off
GERS, report of the past years work
and few short addresses will be
made. a. B. Stuckey,
Marion Noise,
r. l. Manning,
Committee.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-03-25
CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION.
To be Held in Sumter On May 2nd for
Positions of cIerk-carrier.

Mr.. B. X. Sanders, Secretary of the
Sumter Board of Civil Service Ex-
aminers, has been ordered by the q.
S. Civil Service Commission to hold
an examination in Sumter on Sat
urday, May End for the positions of
Clerk and Carrier in the Sumter post
Office.
This examination offers an excel
lent opportunity for entering the Fed
eral service to bright, energetic young
persons who are not afraid OF hard
work, and as previous examinations
have failed to result in sufficient
number of eligibles, the Commission
urges all persons who are qualified,
and who may desire to enter the Post
Office Service to apply for and take
this examination. 1t may be stated that
there is wider field for advancement
upon merit in. the Federal service than
in many private employments. While
the salary in the Post Office Service is
usually about $500 or $500 per annum
at the start, this amount compares
favorably with the compensation of
beginner in private employment.
This examination will be held in
order to give all persons who desire
to apply an opportunity to be examined
for positions in this Office. 1t is IN
tended hereafter, in case no eligibles
result from the clerk-carrier examina-
tions, to- fill vacancies in this Office by
selections from any register Of the
Civil Service Commission which may
have been established as the result of
first or second grade examination,
selections being made Of persons who
are residents of this city or this part
of the State, and not more than one
clerk-carrisr examination will be held
during each year unless eligibles can
not be secured from the other registers.
This notice is given in order that
the persons who may desire to be-
come eligible for positions in this
Office may file their applications and
enter this examination.
The nature of the examination is a
test of practical, general intelligence
and of adaptability in post-office work.
The examination will consist of the
subjects mentioned below, which
will be weighted as follows:
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-03-25

A newspaper published in New York,
Charleston or Columbia may be put
IN the mail and sent to Sumter and
be delivered anywhere within the city
limits by the mail carriers, for which
the publisher pays at the pound rates
but if daily paper published in Sum
ter is mailed for delivery in the city,
each paper must be placed in wrap
per and one cent stamp affixed.
This is the regulation of the postofice
department, but it does not seem to
be exactly fair or equitable.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-03-25
"A BICYCLE BURGLAR.
Negro Man Attempts TO Steal Two Wheels

A negro man entered the premises
Mr.. John E. Whilden Friday night and
attempted to steal two bicycles. He
broke open the door of the bicycle
house, in which the wheels were kept,
by drawing the staple and had both
wheels out in the yard when he was
surprised by Mr.. John Porter. Mr..
Whilden's brother-in-law, who return
ed home about 12 O'Clock. The negro
dropped the wheels, jumped the fence
and made his escape. The police
were notified but the negro had gotten
away and as Mr.. Porter did not re
cognize bim there is no clue to guide
the police.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-03-25
POST OFFICE IMPROVEMENTS.
Two Efficient Clerks Promoted and Sal.
aries Increased.

Postmaster Shore has ssbeen notified
by the postof6ce department that Mr..
B. r. Sanders has been promoted from
general delivery clerk to money or
der clerk and his salary advanced 500
per year; that Mr.. L. B. McCallum
has been promoted from stamper to
mailing clerk with increase of salary
of 800 per year; and that an allow
ance has been made for an additional
clerk. The promotion of Messrs. San
ders and McCallum is well merited
and the increased salaries they will re-
ceive hereafter will not be more than
they earn.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-03-25
INVITED TO ALABAMA.
Col. Owens rendered Presidency OF An
niston Female College.

Col. G. J. Owens, President Of
tbes Sumter Military Academy and
Female Seminary has been rendered
the presidency of the Admission Female
College, Admission, Ala. and now has
the matter under consideration. The
property of the Admission College is
valued at s175, 600. He has, as yet,
given no intimation as to whether he
will accept the invitation 80 take
charge of the Alabama Institution or
will remain in Sumter
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-03-25
The First Ball Game.

Editor Item: The base ball team
of the Sumter Military Academy meets
the team from the n. G. Military
Academy on the local diamond for two
games next Thursday and Friday, the
18th and 9th inst.
Game to be called promptly at 4 p.
m.
The public are cordially invited to
attend as both teams are in excellent
condition for a snappy and interesting
game. A small admission will be
charged.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-03-25
New Advertisements.

D. j. Chandler, The Clothier, has
a business talk about Easter suits for
the boys, and also few words con-
cerning spring hats and neckwear.
It does not take you long to read the
advertisements of j. Ryttenberg &
Sons. They are short and to the
point. Read them.
O'Donnell g. Co. give notice of a
special sale of shirts of exceptional
style and vlaue at attractive prices.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-03-25
Cotton Receipts,

The public weighers weighed up to
Saturday night 50, S97 bales of cotton of
this seasons crop, the average weight
of which was 500 pounds. To the
above number must be added 500
bales bought b. the cotton mill direct
from the farmers and about 80 bales
bought by cotton buyers that were not
weighed by the public scales, which
bring the total receipts for the sea-
son up to $3.50 bales. It is thought
that the total receipts for the season
that will end August 3lst will exceed
50, 900 bales.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-03-25
PERSONAL.

Mr.. b. 9. Shaw, of Alcolu, spent
Monday in town.
Dr.. Abe Weinburg, of Camden spent
Sunday In town.
Mr. E. Alexander, OF Rural, spent
Friday in the city.
Mr.. ". E. Dick, of Mechanicsville
was IN town Friday.
Miss Marie Durant of Bishopvllle
is in the city on visit.
Miss sallie Ingram, OF Manning
is visiting relatives here.
Miss Julia Richardson spent several
days in the city last week.
Mr.. +. P. Cooper, of the Columbia
State was in town SATURDAY..
Miss Gertrude Hoyt, of Greenville, is
the guest Of Mrs. @. Z. Stnbbs.
Nj. ". NJ. Graham went to Lex
ington, KY, several days ago.
Mr. ". j. Andrews, OF OsWego was
n town Monday on business.
s Mr.. N. S. Mcleod, of OsWego was
in town Saturday on business.
Ma Stephen Thomas, of Charleston,
IS spending a few days in the city.
Mr.. r. F. Epperson, of Pinewooo,
was in town yesterday on business.
Dr.. and Mrs. h. NJ. Stcukey went
to Bishopyi1le Sunday to visit DR..
Henry Stuckey.
Mrs. q. j. Comar and Miss Kate
Phillips, Of Charleston. are visiting
Mrs. 8. B. Durant.
MIS-. j. David and children of Co
lumbia are visiting her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. h Mannheim.
Mr. u. D. Joye and family left for
Asheyille, n. O., on Wednesday,
Whe-e they viii make their home.
Mr.. Henry Spann is at home for a
short stay. He is Just back from his
regular trip through the Southwest.
Mr. John Sumter, the youngest; son
Of Capt. Sebastian Sumter, OF States
burg, has returned to the county to
i've after stay of twenty-one years
ON the Pacific slope. He has resided
most OF the time In California and
Washington.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-03-25
MARRIED.

Mr.. NJ. G. Kennedy and Miss Annie
Kennedy were married at the home Of
Mrs. E. L. Kennedy, the brides
mother on Mill street, Thursday even
ing last, at s O'Clock, Rev. q. B.
Browne performing the ceremony.
Mr.. Jno. R. Keels and Miss Lula
Morris were married Sunday after
noon at 5 O'Clock, at the Morris resi-
dence, near Whites Mill, by the pas
tor of the First Baptist Church.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-03-25

The Gibson train due at $50 a. m.,
came in more than two hours late Mon
day. The delay occurred at Elliotts,
where the train had to wait for the
Bishopville train which had been de-
layed by plug blowing out of the
engine.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-03-25

The Sumter Marble Works, ". P.
Smith Proprietor, have been awarded
the contract. over a number of bid
ders, by Hollywood Camp Woodmen
of the World, to erect q monument to
Mr.. J. II. Atkinson, of st. Charles,
who died short time ago. The mon
ument will be handsome one, en-
bIematic of the Order.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-03-25

= WANTED-White people to work in
Sumter Cotton Mills. Apply to d.
Jas. Vim, Superintendent.
Mch 25-3t.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-03-25

WANTED.-A man to sell Sewing Ma
chimes. A No. 1 contract to right kind of
man to start on, with good chances for
promotion. Experience not necessary.
Call on or address
The SINGER M'F'G. Co.,
1926 Main Street, Columbia, S. G.
March 1S-4t.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-03-25
Catered al the Post Office at Sumter s.
o., as Second Class lNrNer.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. A

O,Donnsu & Co.-Shirt Sale.
6. Osteen 6 Goa Hammock.
p d. j. Chandler-Boysa Easter Suits.
q j. Ryttenberg & Sons Real Money
savers.
J. Rystenberg & sons-Easter
ESpeeials.
Sumter Cotton Mills-White Hands
j Wanted.
Enery Reception.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-03-25
ATTENTION, FARMERS
Plant the Winners.

GROWN especially for planting seed
from the choicest and most highly inn
proved seed of its variety.
| have for sale
Russell Big Boil Cotton Seed.
Improved King Cotton Seed.
Excelsior Cotton Seed.
Improved Upland Rice.
Georgia Buck Sweet Potatoes.
The King of all Bread Corns, and the
old reliable Gourd Seed Stock Corn.
Make your wants known to
". Z. SAUNDERS,
statehurg, S. G.
March 1S-1m.*
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-03-25

Col. Owens states that he has re-
Gently expelled several students from
Sumter Military Academy for the using
intoxicating liquors and that discip-
line is being rigidly enforced.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-03-25

neutrality-suspicious. young women
to learn cigar making. $6 to IS per
week can be made in two months time.
Endorsed by the ministers of Charleston.
Board secured for girls from the country.
AMERICAN CIGAR Co.,
Charleston, S. c.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-03-25

Have you seen the latest fashionable
Stationery Swell Two-Fold Note"'
II. G. Osteen & Co. have it.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-03-25


Age limit, all positions, Is to As years.
From the eligibles resulting from
this examination it is expected that
certifcation will be made to existing
and future vacancies.
All applicants, male and female,
must have the medical certificate IN
Form 1O1 executed as indicated in the
form. Male applicants must be at
least 5 feet 4 inches in height, ex.
elusive of boots or shoes, and weight
not less than 125 pounds in ordinary
clothing, without overcoat or hat.
This examination is open to all
citizens of the United States who COM
ply with the requirements without re-
gard to whether they have been examin-
ed within the past year. Competitors
will be rated without regard to any con-
sideration other than the qualifications
shown in their examination papers,
and eligibles will be certified strictly in
accordance with the civil service law
and rules.
For application blank Form 10I,
full of instructions, specimen ex-
animation questions, and information
relative to the duties and salaries OF
the different positions, and the location
Of the examination room, application
should be made to the secretary Of the
board of examiners at the postoffice.
No application will be accepted for
this examination unless fled at the
postofice to prior the hour of closing
business on April Is, 1903.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-03-25

Mr.. James was So years of age and
he leaves a widow and three children.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-02

The report of State Commissioner
of Horticulture A. Van Holdebeke has
been received here. The report shows
that last season the state of Wash
ington planted no less than 1000, 600
fruit trees OF all kinds. and estimat-
ing from what have already been de-
livered and planted, the conclusion Of
the present planting season will
break all former records with nearly
5000, 900 trees. Nearly 100000 trees
planted in two years in one state is a
record never eQualed in the history Of
the United States. The cause Of the
strange revival Of the industry is the
astonishing returns shown by the
same report. Yakima county this sea-
son has already shipped to market
276,o00 boxes of fruit of all kinds.
Waila Walla county has sold 100000
boxes. From Wenatchee comes a re-
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-02
HISTORY OF FATHER WAGNER
: KNOWN IN ST. JOE AS A SCOUNREL

Episcopal church authorities state
that they have not as yet heard from
St. Joseph regarding Father Wagner's
record, and that nothing will be done
in the case for probably month.
d. w. Tolman of Spokane, who was
a citizen of St. Joseph, Mo-. at the
time of the Wagner scandal, said to-
day he was well acquainted with the
circumstances of the affair That
Father Wagner was obliged to marry
the young woman and that shortly
afterwards a child was born.
At that time o mob was formed for
the avowed purpose Of pulling the
house down over the priests head.
Mr.. Tolman said he had nothing
against Father Wagner and if he was
not now trying big bluff game he.
Mr.. Tolmon, would not say a word.
The affair, he asserts. created a sem
sation in st. Joseph and Father Wag-
ner narrowly escaped severe usage.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-02
SULTAN HOLDS FORT.

TANGIER, Jan, 1.-Word received
here this afternoon from Fee says
that the sultan still controls $4,000
troops, being n somewhat larger force
than that OF the pretender.
The walls of Fec are being
strengthened. The rebels are running
short of supplies and have as yet
shown no signs OF attacking the city
The pretender has issued a procla-
nation in which he says that he does
not want to occupy the throne him
self. but that he Is fighting in the
interests Of the brother OF the pres
ent sultan. who has been imprisoned
since his abortive attempt to gain the
throne last spring.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-02

"6hs was located in Chicago and
brought back. She told her uncle the
whole story. The charge against
wagner was charged with kidnapping
to seduction. Several charges were
pending against him and he was In
jail several weeks, but WAS released
when he had been taken from jail and
married the girl.
"eoon after the marriage wagner
and the girl disappeared, and little
has been heard Of them here since
that time. The story has been told
here that wagner was afterwards d.
voroed from his wife and, after doing
penance in . monastery In kentucky,
was reinstated to the priesthood, but
I do not know how true that II.
TT II . fact that he was legally
married to the girl here, being taken
from the county jail to have the mar
riage ceremony performed. OF course
he was NO longer recognised by the
church after his marriage, or after
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-02
LOCAL FRUIT YIELD
OVER 100000 BOXES

port of $4,000 boxes. Spokane re-
ports 200. 900 boxes. This gives to-
tai Of $4,000 boxes for only four out
Of ~ counties, and the commissioner
reports the total sales for the state
to eSceed in value 100000 for this
year alone.
Taking the commissioners figures
for At. the returns for the average
acre. Of orchard in Washington the
past season has been $500.
Next week the fruit men Of the
stats meet in Spokane. Among sub
jects of discussion will be the mat
ter of nurserymen's bonds. At pres
emit ali nurserymen. in the state and
OUT are required to give bond for
1880 that their trees shall be free of
blepish.
II viii also probably be suggested
THAI license fee be charged all
agents.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-02

In order to get the true record of
the ex-Benedictine priest, Father
Dominick Wagner. who was on De-
cember IA admitted to the clergy of
the Episcopal church in Spokane I'M
der the name Of A. Miles smyth. The
Press has sent to st. Joseph. Mo-, to
investigate the matter
1t will be remembered that the
Catholic clergy Of this city exposed
Father Wagner by publishing his
record and that Father Wagner, while
admitting portions Of their state
ments to be true. denied that he had
ever seduced Miss steidel. or ever
been placed in prison on this charge.
The following letter from William
II. Frans. chief of police at St.
Joseph. Mo-, tells Father Wagner's Of
fetal record in st. Joseph:
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-02
Police Notes.

The case against Peter Lundberg.
charged with carrying concealed
weapons, was continued.
Il. Gordon was found guilty of
stealing several pocketbooks from
the store of II. s. Harkin and fined
$50 and costs.
Herman Phelps. who Is charged
with assault and battery upon the
person of led Fish. had his case con-
tinued to Monday with bonds fixed at
800 cash or 5000 surety.
Alex Knudson. who. It Is alleged, is
an old offender with q local court
record dating back 10 years. was
found guilty OF the larceny OF
water pitcher belonging TO Mary
Wells and fined 500 and costs.
Sheriff Gardiner OF Lincoln county
arrived in the city today Tor the pur-
pose of Identifying John and N. Dun-
ming. who we're arrested last night on
suspicion of being the murderers OF
Judge LOWS. He can not idetify the
prisoners. however. and Chief Reddy
believes that they had no connection
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-02
| 10000 ASKING FOR
! INCREASE IN WAGES

gineers. firemen, trainmen and con-
ductors. 1t is the elimination of eff
forts which have been making for
more than five years to induce the
four big organizations to get to-
gether" for their mutual benefit.
While 1t is difficult to learn the exact
nature of the reports to be submitted
by the committee. it is said on good
authority that the schedule which
will probably be fixed upon will call
for an advance Of IL per cent. The
railroads are to be given one month
to meet the demand.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-02

the charge against him was known
to be true.
TT was said at the time Of Wag-
ner's troubles here that he had mis-
. considerable sum Of
money belonging to his parish, but
that was not proven, II I remember
right, and do not know that & 10
true. He was looked upon here ~ .
sooundrel after the facts became
known.
"whils he was in jail Wagner wrote
Q book, In which he claimed to detail
the true story OF his trouble, but IL
appears to be impossible to ind one
Of the books here now.
~ know Of NO picture Of wagner
in this city, and have not been able
to nnd one. He II . CHUNKY, heavy
set man, blue eyes and brown hair,
think. He II well educated ana q
good talksr. Up to the last he de-
clared his Innocence, but after the
confession made by the girl his pro-
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-02
SNOW lN-M0UNTAINS.

Just as the Great Northern tracks
were open and ready to move the de-
layed freight another heavy snowfall
tied up the trains in the Cascades.
At 4 o'clock yesterday it began snow
ing and is still showing hard, over a
foot having fallen by morning.
Another slide has blocked the track
on the coast. No. was compelled
to return to Seattle and come over
the Northern Pacific tracks as far as
Lowell. arriving at Spokane over six
hours late.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-02

"The story Of Dominick Wagner
and Maud stsidsl IL = very long one,
and I can only give 1t to you briefly.
A. Father wagner the priest had
charge Of st. Mary's church ana par
ish In this city.
"n6aud steidel, the daughter Of .
widow living at 5l4 Richardson st.,
was . student IN the parish school,
and was given instructions after
school by the priest at his residence.
She was ruined BY him, - she after
wards admitted, while at his house,
and their relations are supposed to
have extended over . considerable
portion Of time.
"finally wagner bent the girl away
secretly, ana . search for her was
made. Her mother suspected him and
he was In trouble from the time the
girl disappeared. Finally he WAS ar
rested and told whore the girl could
be found.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-02
CLARK TO BUILD
new RAILROAD TOWN

Las Vegas ranch Is in Lincoln coun-
ty. Nevada, and the property is de-
scribed as exceptionally fertile. In
cluded are 1900 acres of tillable land,
with 500 inches of water. The pur-
chase price will be about $4,000.
1t is intended to establish in the
new city roundhouses, shops and
other adjuncts necessary for a rail-
road town such as that proposed. The
ranch proper Is said to be garden
spot. productive Of semi-tropical and
citrus products of all kinds.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-02
HOTELS
RULE IN SPOKANE

turned away. Travelling men of all
descriptions Hood the city during the
holiday season from all parts of the
country and there has been a general
influx of people from all points of the
compass.
If business continues to increase
in the next few months as it has in
the past the hotels will find it hard
to accommodate the travel.
The Spokane, in anticipation of this
move. has bought the Hotel Lamona,
which will be remodeled and will add
it's &c rooms to it's already large
number.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-02

tsstatioAs had no weight, and he vir-
tuaaly admitted everything by marry
ing herr
A reporter, accompanied by well
known Catholic citizen, called at Mr..
Smyths rooms this afternoon and
drew his attention to the above COM
mupication. While the contents of
the letter were being read he grew
extremely nervous and would give
frequent expression to the remark.
Now there, now there-see-that is
wrong. They can't prove It,"
He positively denied the charge of
having kidnapped the girl and dis
claimed acquaintance with her uncle.
Again he reiterated that part of
HIS story published two weeks ago
in The Press. in which he stated he
was sorry the affair was exploded in
Spokane, not on account Of himself
but on account Of the Catholic church
and the many good priests who be-
1onged to it.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-02
TOBACCO men plan
WIPE OUT TRUSTS

but now. with a membership Of near
ly 1000 dealers. the association seems
to be in a fair way to make the com
bine feel its claws. At a meeting Of
the association tonight delegates will
be named to attend the convention Of
the National Retail Cigar and Tobac-
CO Dealers association to be held in
Chicago two weeks hence.
At this convention working plan
will be formulated to bring the indie
pendent dealers in New York. Chi
cage. Indianapolis, Detroit and other
cities where organizations have been
formed into active cooperation for
the fight against thc trust.