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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-08-26
MURDER ON EXCURSION TRAIN.
Big Excursion 10 Augusta Winds Up With
Killing.

The big excursion from Florence to
Augusta which passed through this city
Monday. returned yesterday morning.
Going to Augusta the crowd was pack
ed into nineteen cars, but returning
there were twenty-five cars and all
crowded. Some Of the excursionists
filled up with Georgia booze in Au-
gusta and returning that night there
was a rough house and rowdy time.
None of the white passengers were
killed or wounded, but some of them
amused themselves by shooting out
the windows.
In one Of the cars of the first Sec
ton of the train whick was filled with
negroes, two negroes got into a fight
and negro from Florence cut the
other to death and threw the body
from the train at way station about
twenty miles out from Augusta. The
train was stopped and nearly an hour
was spent in trying to find an officer
to take charge of the body of the dead
negro and to carry the murderer to
jail. But no officer could be found, SO
the body was left at the station near
which, as it happened, the dead man
had lived. The murderer was over
powered and securely tied and was
taken on to Florence to be delivered
to the sheriff of that county for safe
keeping.
Passengers on the train who saw the
body of the negro, say that his throat
was cut from ear to ear and that his
chest was also horribly cut and hack
ed. They did not learn the name OF
either the dead negro or of the muir
derer.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-08-26
DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP.

NOTICE IS HEREBY given that
the partnership heretofore existing
between the undersigned, doing bust
ness at Smithville, Lee county, S. c.,
has been dissolved by mutual consent,
j. G. Kirkley Withdrawing from the
business. All outstanding accounts
must be settled with W. S. Smith.
". S. SMITH,
J. G. KIRKLEY.
Smithville, S. c., August 21, 1902.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-08-26

Reports from the district around
Mayesville give most favorable ac--
count of the cotton crop. 1t is claimed
that Mr.. Walter S. Ewes, living Just
beoynd the town, has all acre, which
will produce two bales, each stalk
having from IS to 100 bolls and stand
ing nearly six feet high. This was
raised from Georgia seed.
Glenn Springs Mineral Water is a
safe and sure cure for kidney troubles.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-08-26

Court convenes in Bishopville early
in September and there is heavy
criminal docket to be cleared. In ad-
dition to the Kelly and Jones murder
trials there are several other impor-
tant cases that will probably be called
for trial.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-08-26

FOR RENT-One storehouse, with
three room dwelling attached, with
necessary out buildings, for five
months. Three and one half miles
from Sumter in the fork of Providence
and Stateburg roads. For terms apply
to R. M. Edens, Sumter, S. G.
.July 29-tf.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-08-26

At 8 o'clock last evening there was
quite little meteoric display extend
ing from Northwest to Southeast in
their fight, which appeared very low.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-08-26

WANTED-A first class Ginner to
take charge of Ginning Plant. Apply
J. Ryttenberg & Sons, Rose Hill, S. G.
Aug. 5-tf.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-08-26

What is it, and how aid in what
fearful storehouse is it gathered to
await the times when it shall descend
upon the guilty head and crush the
proudest and strongest heart with
calamities which no care can avert or
avoid, which no power can resist, no
courage may calmly meet OF vallantly
endure? Some seem to escape while
Others are oTertaken. Is it ordained
that those who have invited and dehed
wrath and who end their lives here un-
scathed, have reserved for them things
more dreadful than those who suffer
here, after all, are the more fortunate?
OF these things We may know. Nor
may we know certainly by what
mysterious power retribution is order
ed. Some Of Us believe that d patient,
tireless, omnipotent Intelligence deals
with US as justice may decree and at
its own time and in it's own way.
Others hold that the laws of nature are
left to work out automatically their
legitimate and sure results and that
vengeance and retribution are brought
to men as the result of their own acts,
following directly, even If obscurely
and by courses and methods impossl-
Bile for human vigilance to prevent or
human wisdom to foresee.
1t is impossible for US to know Ger
tainly. Those of Us who have watch
ed life and the careers of men are
forced to believe that there is some
law and plan of retribution. We may
hope with all the solemn earnestness
with which we are capable that this
law is guided by an Intelligence
which can comprehend psnitence and
by Mercy which may be moved by
sorrow and prayer. No one of US, look
ing back along our lives, can avoid
the knowledge of deep guilt. The
more carefully We scrutinize the record
the. blacker it is. The more faithfully
and honestly we follow out the tangled
web of our acts and words and
thoughts and their consequences,
reaching illimitably through living
humanity and the eternity coming,
the more must we be oppressed with
the conviction of the evil we have
done. If all this must be paid for by
suffering and misery in this world, by
inexorable operations of fixed and un-
changeable laws, we may well shudder
at the prospect.
If, by like inexorable ordinance,
darker and more frightful retri button
is to come after this life, then it is
for most of us to look into the hidden
beyond with dread unutterable, know
ing that its blackness is crowded
thickly with horrors. Let us most
humbly hope that we are not the crea-7
lures Of an automatic and unchange-.
able law, but are the objects Of Care
and Ratchfuiness. Let us hope and
believe that we are beneath Power,
the Wrath and Retribution of which
could not be stayed a fraction of an
instant by all the granite of the globe
placed orderly in one gigantic wall or
swerved irs-breadth by all the gold
and Jewels of the world condensed in
one cast bribe but against which a
single tear may be sure defence,
one impulse of mercy or love OF peni-
tence an abundant ransom.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-08-26
Local, Weather Report.

For "a hours ending Z p. m., August
25. 1908:
Temperature: Maximum, SO; Mini
mum, 73; Mean, sc. Precipitation,
O.C0. Character of day-Clear.
Direction Of wipd-Wess.
Sun rises, $50; sun sets, 6.32.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-08-26

Forecast for 36 hours ending p.
NJ, Thursday, issued from Washing
ton, D. c.:
For Sumter and vicinity-Fair to-
night and Wednesday. Stationary tenn
perature.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-08-26

The thermometer registered S5 de-
grees at Z O'Clock last night, the high
est reading recorded at that hour this
season.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-08-26

Ask your physician if Glenn Springs
Mineral Water is not what you need.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-08-26

ae Saater Waecamaa was founded
IN 1850 and the True SousAron in 1866.
TIE Ectckman oad Sosahron now has
the combiued cire1lat;oa and influence
Of both of tue old papers, and is mani
fsssly the best advertising medium in
Sumter.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-08-26

WANTED-To sell good young grade
Jersey (nearly full) milch cows with
young calves. And several Fine Berk-
shire Gifts. E. W. Dabbs, Goodwill,
S. c.. July 29-tf.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-08-26

were forced to pity him. An awful,
subdued rumor went around that be
did not dare to sleep alone, that he was
denied the wholesome repose usually
granted by nature to the poorest men,
that his days of physical anguish were
followed by hours of frightful fear
and misery, that Mrs. Surratt was on
his mind always. However that may
have been, be was horrible and a de-
plorable object, and wherever he went
that grim word "Retribution,' % fol-
lowed him in the thoughts and on the
lips of those who saw him.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-08-26

WANTED-A Policeman, at Mayes
Vile. Apply to M. G. Mayes, Clerl
and Treasurer, Mayesville, S. G.
Aug. 26-2t.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-08-26

In the hush days of the reconstruc-
sion period in South Carolina there
was burly, broad-shouldered, we'll
dressed carpet-bagger, who held some
profitable local Office. Men and wo-
men used to look at him with shudder-
ing repuIsion and hate, for it was
whispered that he was the man who
actually performed the execution OF
Mrs. Surratt. By some marvel he es-
capped, the vengeance of the people
among whom he moved, hundreds of
whom would have killed him with no
more hesitation than they would have
killed noxious animal. He survived
the great political revolution and the
downfall of his party in 1876. Twelve
years later he was being helpeo,
sroaning, about the streets OF some OF
the up-country towns, miserable,
poverty stricken, crawling wretch,
every joint and bone Of his body rack
ed with endless pain, SO that even
shose who hated him most bitterly
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-07-23

many of them Jolly They give the
trader a lively business in pelts and
blankets. and hay corn and wool in
season. and they can drive a bargain
with any son of Jacob.
At the Mission there are sick to be
nursed. wounded to care for, hungry To
feed and all to be told about the Je.
sus road"
dressed a very sore foot, and sang
several hymns at the services, and IL
must have been a combination of the
two which won me the name which
they gave me: The Little Singing
Medicine Man" IN not attempt the
Navajo for it.
They make a better blanket down
there than I've seen coming from any
other quarter, and we bought several
beauties
We started hom4 Tdnsday. the 18th
after dinner. and staid over night
again at wilkins. AT supper he
looked out and remarked: 1T never
rains but IL pours." A commercial
traveller and his driver from Farming
ton, Dr. and Mrs. Smith of the govern.
ment Indian school at Fort Defiance,
with Mrs Smiths sister and niece
from Baltimore, and their Indian driv-
sr. and Mr.. Manning. the trader, from
20 miles east of Two Gray Hills, and
Mrs. DE Wore of the Indian school at
Little Water, all on their way to
guests In ALL and bighearted Joe VII.
kins took care of us all. and in fine
shape TOO, and wouldn't take a cent
from any of us, even the drummer
II were not a minister. would like
to say. He's peach"
Mr. wilkins Joined our calvacade,
making five rigs in all, Wednesday
morning for the San Juan. We camp
ed on the desert for lunch, and took
snapshot of the party. We separat
ed at the Chaco. we going down to
Juwett to find the river still too high
10 ford and again we were swung
tcross In the "cnge"
We spent Wednesday night at the
lewett mission. We had hoped to
visit Mrs Eldredge. Is miles below,
but were pressed TO stay too long at
Two Gray Hills TO admit OF it, We
had the pleasure of little visit with
her at Jewett, however. on our way
down.
Thursday night we spent with the
Thomas brothers on the La Plata. and
reached home Friday evening In fine
condition to look back on one of the
most delightful and instructive expert
ouces OF our lives. o. b. SARBER.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-07-23
PROCEEDINGS
OF COUNCIL

All present but Alderman Busklrk.
Minutes read and approved.
p a Nelson granted second hand
license
Finance committee examined books
of treasurer, clerk, water superintend.
ent and police maistrate and reported
them correct.
Petition of Woodman band for
monthly donations by city denied on
account OF financial condition OF city.
Street supervisor authorized to re
pair ditch east of city, same to be
charged to the emergency fund.
Petition for putting stairway from
goth street to Griiiith's heights de
MED
Committee on reservoir site report
ed they had offered w. S. Weightman
$4OO for reservoir site consisting oil
20 acres and right away across bal
ance of land. MIR. Weightman was
present in person and stated he want
ed 81 900.
Committee instructed to offer Mr.
Weightman $500 for above land. and in
case of refusal to accept, city attor
ney be instructed to commence con
demnation proceedings.
c. T. Morgan on behalf of w. A
Helm, asked council for rebate in
water frontage tax, Action on matter
passed for present
City engineer given permission tc
visit Eureka and inspect pipe line al
that place.
Alex Davis. caretaker of reservoir
No. / on Florida, reported reservoir
full and holding water, no seepage
and but little leakage.
Clerk authorize to purchase six doz
en- filing boxes and one-half dozen
folding docket files.
County assessor having taxed Nc
Clure & Forsythe land owned by city
an opinion was given by the city at
torney that the same was not taxable
Arthur Fassbnder was appointed to
act in place of Marshal Wiclline dur
ing latter's absence.
Fire and water committee instruct
ed to have brake on fire wagon re
paired.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-07-23
FAIR COMMITTEES.

President Herr has announced the
following committees in connection
with the fall fair:
Building-G T. Vandegrift, G.. C.
Logan. George Goodman.
Grounds-A F Hood, C. f. Dudley,
II. C. Schroeder.
Printing and Advertising j. l..
Williams, f. w Koehler, II. ID. Nc
Bride.
Executive-F. w. Koehler. c. E.
Dudley G. c. Logan.
Soliciting and CoIlecting-C.D. Ca
sad, II u. Mcbride, A. f. Hood.
Finance-A. f. Hood, II. c. Schroe-
der. George Goodman.
Indian Entertainmeut-H. l.. Hall,
C. E. Mcconnell, q. T Vandergrlft.
Purchasing C T. Mcconnell, j. l..
Williams. c. d. Casad.
Agricultural and Horticultural-C.
T. Dudley, G.. r. Vandegrift,
Live Stock and Poultry-H. c.
Schroeder.
Fine Arts and Fabrics-George
Goodman,
Dairy and Poultry-A. f. Hood.
Races and Amuscments-C. +. Nc
Connell. +. w. Koehler. c. ID. Casad.
Music-H L. Hall.
Basebal-G. C. Logan. II. ID. Nc
Bride, j. L. Williams
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-07-23

lily gazed breathless at this strange
tragedy of the air. Then they went back
to the sick room to tell of the terrible
struggle for life they had just witnessed.
1t did not occur to them that under their
very eyes a more terrible, more pathetic
struggle was going on daily.
There can be nothing more pitiful
than the struggle the consumptive
makes against disease. The greatest
help in this struggle is gained by the
use of DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Dis
covery. 1t cures obstinate coughs, weak
and bleeding lungs, emaciation, and
other ailments which if neglected or
unskillfully treated find fatal termiua-
ton i'll consumption.
-in 1855 one of my daughters was suffering ON
aecount of a severe cough, hectic fever wasting
OF hesh and other symptoms OF diseased lungs =
writes Rev. Joseph II Fesperman. OF Bariiim
springs, lredcll Co, n. {. rI promptly gave
her Or, r. v Pierce Golden Medical Discovery
with gratifying success, aud she now cnioys
excellent health. This being true | hereby
heartily endorse your medicines
Accept no substitute for tt Golden Med.
ical Discovery" There is nothing lust
as good" for diseases of the stomach.
blood and lungs.
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets assist the
action OF the "Discovery."
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-07-23

cline. but horses and vehicle Just
how the party escaped death or serI-
GUS injury Ia beyond a guess. Al any
rate Dad" found himself wrestling
in the water. and his thoughts turned
10 his LADY love. whom be rescued
without delay. Getting out of the tan.
gle. a coneuitatipn was held Too
dark 10 see anything. and with the rig
and horses tangled mp. II was decided
for one OF the gentlemen 10 walk 10
Mr. Taylor's house. who had given up
The party and retired When the facts
were made known the household was
soon astir and another rig drove % the
scene where the groom and bride we're
trying to keep up courage. although
soaked to the skin The drive to
Mr. Taylor's was short. bat Begerihe-
less dozen Of The employees Of the
ranch and one or two neighbour had
arrived In advance to welcome the brl-
dal couple that had met with the mis-
hap. II being feared they were badly
injured Judge Taylor was not long
In providing his Sunday y-so-to.meetlug
suit which Dad" donncd while Mrs
Taylor did the same for the blnshing
bride. With this accomplished the
couple lined UP and the Judge made
them man and wife. as has already
been recorded. II is needless TO say
that old horns, tin pans. etc. made
the air resonant for time Mr. Cor
man and his bride were entertained
over night by Judge and Mrs. Taylor.
and ug,f ,Hnrufp. Iudyo Tavfur Hrpyp
them TO Pagosa Springs. The above
facts have been carefully guarded by
Dad but Herald reporter was told
The story coming in on last nights
train
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-07-23
CAMPING PARTY AT vALLEclTo

During this hot weather camping
parties are in vogue and many OF the
beautiful scenes of the grand old
Rockies are tceming with life from
the energetic citizens OF eastern cities
and towns The many cool, shady
spots In this high altitude make II n
haven of rest for the easterner, who
comes here from sweltering cities of
he low attitudes.
Among these pretty. cool and lofty
summer resorts is Vallecito. where
are situated the Boyle lakes. Here
Is TO he found nature resplendent in
all It's glorious summer foliage-the
trees In full leaf, the flowers opened
out to seek the kiss from the sun and
all small shrubbery dressed in il best
Sunday garments-a veritable beauty
spot There are also beautiful lakes
hero where boating is made a luxury,
and the person with a hot weather am
bition can recline along their shores
and manufacture FISH stories to relate
On returning TO their eastern homes.
Those who have visited this glor.
Gus resort believe that nature has
done her most glorious work on this
lovely spot--the Boyle lakes. They
are situated about thirty miles north
east of Durango,
The initial party will consist of the
relatives and friends of Mr.. and Mrs.
O + Boyle from the east, and few
from Durango. and during the
next two or three weeks a large
number ~ Durango people will be
entertained Teams loaded with
camping utensils. provisions. etc,
viii start out in the morning,
and be followed by carriages with
the FIRST iustallment of guests. There
viii be merry company of so to 60
in all and the party will spend from
three 10 four weeks at the lakes, hunt
ing fishing. boating, etc, taking life
easy in general. The party is com
posed OF a iovial, good-natured class
of people and splendid time is as
surel. A few OF the names of those
who are going are appended below.
Mrs. Emma Sackett, sister of Mrs,
Boyle, DR. Lloyd Sackett. Mr. Sam
Sackett and Mr Ebbie Ellis. of Par.
sons. Kan.
Mrs Edgar Powers Harry Powers
and Miss Adeline Carter. nephew and
niece OF Mrs, Boyle, and Melvin Car
ter. a nephew. of Guthrie. Okla.
Miss Eileen Root. niece. and Miss
Blanche Buckhout. friend, of Kala-
mazoo. Mich,
MIR. and Mrs j 7. Short. of Kansas,
parents OF Miss Edna Short, who
Is well known in Durango. having
spent several years in this city. Mr..
aud Mrs Short, are old time friends of
Mr.. and Mrs. Boyle,
Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Melville and son
Max of Denver.
Frank Sheets, Henri Berri, Miss Eva
Weightman and MIR. and Mrs. Downs
of Durango
DIR Robbins and Miss Nora Coulsen
of bayfield,
MIR and Mrs. j l.. Mcneil of Denver
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-07-23

Will arrive later and will be accom-
panied by Mr. and Mrs. A. p. Camp.
Miss Anna Melville will assist the
hoslt and hostess in Entertaining their
friends.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-07-23
Strength

Comes from well digested and thoroughly as
simulated food. HoOd'- Sarsaparilla tones the
digestive organs. and thus builds up the
strength. II you are getting run down.
begin taking Hoods at once.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-07-23
Prom Tuesdays Daily

Prom Tuesdays Dails
Thomas n Kane, uncle oi Editor
Tulley. was hob nohbinE with Durango
friends yesterday, departing on the AT
ternoon train for silvertun.
Mrs. Otis ormc came In from Chama
las, evening and viii Walt her mother
and sister. Mrs Granville and Miss
Perle Pendleton. for a short time
]. NJ Blaine, representing the Den
yer Medical society. is spending the
day In the city, taking trip around
the state, Mr.. Blaine Is an enthusi'
astic Elk
The Conetos range country ls one
vast meadow this year. the thousands
OF cattle and sheep apparently having
little effect. stock picking out the
sweetest morsels.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-07-23

Remember the NJ, f. Sunday school
picnics at Brooksido tomorrow when
mothers will have lots of good things
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-07-23

Charley Allen. Percy Mclean apd
Or. shlabaugh composed q party that
left yesterday tn very comfortable
wny for an outing 10 the Forks.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-07-23

Assistant Superintendent De Garmo
spent the night in the city. Was en-
tertained with fish stories.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-07-23

BENZ b. Russell and H. H. Barnes
came down from Silyerton this morn
ing on legal business
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-07-23

year lie was 33d degree Mason. be.
Ing Knight Tempiar and shriner
iic leaves a widow and q daughter In
Salt Lake city, with brother In Chi.
cago and a sister In Minneapolis.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-07-23

Daniel W Pase 20 years old. vice
president OF the Hoeckei Handbook
company OF Denver. and the oldest
travelling man In this section of the
west died al Salt Lake city ON Thurs.
day last. after brief illness. Mir
Page gained his title Of the oldest
travelling man in the state because of
the fact that for the las, 80 years he
has conseeuiively travelled the states
of Colorado, Utah and Wyoming. visit
ing Durango from two to three times a
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-07-23

Abou, ninaiy Of silverton's base bali
enthusiasts came down yesterday 90
attend the game They we're a quiet
good nslured class Of people and Dn'
raaeo was pleased 10 base Them with
ffs
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-07-23

There was a cry in
the streets. People
rushed from their
doors and strained
their eyes on the
struggling balloonist
fighting for life.
Even the poor, pant
ing sufferer in the
sick room was for
gotten whilethe fam.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-07-23

From Wednesdays Daily.
Frank Thomas was shaking hands
with old-time friends last evening.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-07-23

The Methodist Sunday school chill
ren win picnic n; Broosside Thursda
OF this week
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-07-23

There are q great many ranohers 10
the city today, attending this zession
ot district court ard tcstifyine IN the
water rights cases
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-07-23

The Rico News sayR Judge Pike de
olarrd the sight hour law cuacicd un-
der lho Waite law unconstitutional
No such decision was rendered and
nothing iu the papers to so Indicate
The decision declared the provision
could not control contractors doing
city work unless siipulatluns were en-.
tered into regarding the hours The
question a. to the city working ns
men over eight hours was not consid'
cred Judge Pike simply held that the
city had nothing 10 do with the hours
where work was loi out by contract
for stipulated sum
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-07-23

Mrs. u NJ Hart. who returned da
or iwo ago from California, reports
splendid dime. having gained la fees
aud health
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-07-23

Milton Whitaker. wife and sister
were in the city over night. coming
from Bayfield,. leaving this morning
tor Silverton.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-07-23

John Harper pulled out for Santa fe
This morning after spending couple
of weeks In Durango.