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Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1903-07-17
Rudolph. the Union bonl.

Rudolph, the Union bonk rob
Der, while only I'm ordinary
country boy, can give all the
detectives, police officers, guards
and expert criminal catchers in
st. Louis cards and spades and
then beat them out on the shrcWG
game OF escape.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1903-07-17

}. G. McGrew last week pre-
scented the Masonic lodge at
Lexington with a 9aycl, secured
'uv nim on his recent visit 20
Holomon'S QuarrIes, Jerusalem.
Tho stone was taken from the
UUqrrios Qnd turned in Jcrusa-
tom, the handle being OF OliYc
wood.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1903-07-17

G. x. Clark Of iberia, in o
private letter to one Of our citi-
zens, wants to know how Morgan
County is on 10 Folk for Cover
nor. He says Folk will get a
Miller County delegation, hands
down. We viii say for the benefit
Of Mr.. Clark of Miller, that Folks
all right over here.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1903-07-17

A Missouri farmer near Bruins
wick thought his best COW had
been lost in the food. He was
delighted a few days after Che
water had subsidized to see her
coming home accompanied by
nine other COWS. The animal
had evidently been conducting u
relief expedition.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1903-07-17

The Bunceton Tribune passed
It's eighth mile post last week and
this week Editor Zeigle will
innauguratc the semi = weekly
form, one section to be issued
Tuesday and the other Friday.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1903-07-17

The Calhoun Clarion came out
last week in patriotic colors, in
dicative Of independence Day
The sections Were printed in
red. white and blue.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1903-07-17
For Governor, 1904,
HON. f w. FOLK.
Circuit Attorney OF ST. Louis.

Andy Jars was united in mar
riage the other day to Matilda
Mugs in Louderville by Rev.
Jamms. Wouldn't that jar your
mugs?
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1903-07-17

The Commoner Organs paper for
three months and THE DEMOCRAT for
ono year, both papers, for sl.s0. Sub.
scribe today.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1903-07-17
A Tribute to 10. Folk.

A Tribute to 10. Folk.
To bent the naughty boodters
The men that's on the make,
And to dare the party devils.
10 Folk takes the cake.
Here's to you 10, you jewel,
I'm for you all the time,
For Governor or President,
You'd suit me very fine.
We love you honored Joseph.
Your bravery ana your push,
And we all say hu-rah for you,
Through We stand back in the bush.
But we long TO see the time, 10,
When we can show our hand;
Wen work for you and vote Tor you
And hurrah so beat the band"
B. +. p, independence Scn.iEe!.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1903-07-17

Woods Bidg..2d floor.. Phone No. 13b.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1903-07-17

TILLMAN b PRICE, Proprietors.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-11-11
THANKSGIVING PROCLAMATION.
Gov. Hayward Issues His First
Announcement of the Harvest
Time Festival of Thankful
ness.

Columbia. Nov. 9.-Gov. Hayward
has issued his Thanksgiving proclama-
tion as follows:
"The closing days of another year
are upon us and the time has come
when, according to the custom of our
people, a special day shall be set
apart for thanksgiving and praise to
God for His mercies and His care.
'There are many reasons why graft
tude to the great Father of all should
be- in our hearts and surely we should
be- glad to thankfully unite in the SER
vice of giving expression, in prayer and
praise, to this gratitude.
"In conformity, therefore, to the
proclamation of the president Of the
United States. I, D. G. Hayward,
governor of South Carolina, do here
by appoint and set apart Thursday, the
26th day of November, 1903, as a gen.
erai Thanksgiving.
::Let all public Offices be closed; let
private business and labor of every
kind cease and, with no unhallowed
thought, let the people assemble in
their accustomed places Of worship
and let all give thanks and praise for
mercies past, with prayers for con-
tinuance of these blessings through
days to come:
fLet this day be marked by remem-
brance of the poor, the helpless and
the fatherless let no voice of sympathy
be dumb, no generous hand withhold
in making the sacred time day Of
thanksgiving to an
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-11-11
HAS The KAISER 4 CANCER :?
Much Anxiety on the Subject in
Berlin.

Berlin, Nov. $3.50 p m.-The
latest news regarding the condition of
Emperor William is that it remains
satisfactory. He worked several hours
this afternoon on Government business,
and wrote long telegram to King
Edward, congratulating him on lis
birthday.
This mornings bulletin says the
Emperor's condition is good, his pulse
and temperature normal and the heal
ing of the wound will require a week.
Information contained in private dis
patches received here shows that the
operation on Emperor William is SINH
lar to the first one performed on his.
father, and consequently causes concern
to his household. It is recalled that
the surgeons at that time made nothing
of the first operation on Emperor
Frederick. There is anxiety because
Emperor Williams father and mother
died Of cancer, and his grandmother,
Augusta, also was so afflicted.
It will take months to decide whether
the fears now entertained a1e unfound-
ed. At present the whole weight of
scientific authority which is in attend,
ance upon the Emperor assert that he
has no Gamer.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-11-11
OLYMPIA MILLS IN
HANDS OF A RECEIVER.
Augusta Stockholders Charge
Mismanagement and Negligence
and Appeal to Courts for Pro-
tectien of Their interests.

Charleston, Nov. 1O.-An order was
received here tonight and fled in the
United States circuit court appoint
ing temporary receivers for the Olympia
Mills of Columbia. The order was
taken before Judge Simonton, at Rich
mond, Va, where the court Of appeals
is in session, at the instance of Leonard
Phinizy and Alice S. Hull, stockholders
of the mills, who are citizens Of
Augusta, Ga.
The bill of complaint is very
lengthy paper. It charges mismanage-
ment and negligence on the part OF
the officers of the mill. Tue order
named W. A. CLARK and Allen j. Green
as the temporary receivers and fixes
November 80 as the date for hearing
of the cause.
The order strictly enjoins the officers
and agents from changing the present
status OF Affairs, existing at the time
of filing of this bill and from doing
any act whatsoever in alternating. en-
cumbering or otherwise disposing of
the property and assets of the cor
poration.
The receivers are required to file q
bond for 81, 500 each and to take charge
OF the property Immediately upon the
approval of the bond by the clerk Of
the court.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-11-11
What WILL CONGRESS DO /?
Conference of the President and
Certain Senators About the
Panama Affair.

Washington, Nov. IA conference
TO review the work to be done at the
extra session of the Congress, and to
discuss matters of legislation during
the regular session, was held at the
White House today between President
Roosevelt and Senators Allison, OF
Iowa; Aldrich, of Rhode Island; Cul-
lom, Of Illinois; Platt, of Connecticut
Hale, of Maine, and Spooner, Of Wis
consin.
In view of the prompt action of the
Administration in recognising the new
Republic of Panama, it is stated that
no legislation on that subject would
be absolutely necessary, although it
might be desirable to give the Presi-
dent authorization to conduct canal
negotiations with the new Republic.
An endorsement by Congress Of the
Presidents action in recognizing the
Republic of Panama may take the
form of providing diplomatic agents
for the new Republic.
The question Of financial legislation
was discussed, but no conclusion
looking to a change of the general
understanding that no general
financial legislation will be undertaken
at the call session, was reached.
The Cuban reciprocity legislation
was discussed for some time, and the
possible differences between the Senate
and House considered.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-11-11
ANOTHER ACTIVE Day IN COTTON.
Market Closed With Net Gain Of
From | to 10 Points.

New York, Nov. 1o.-Opening weak
at an advance Of to l6 points under
lower cables, heavy receipts and ac-
tive selling For local account, the cotton
market this morning, losing still other
few points on the call, showed loss
since the high level Of yesterday Of
about 40 points on the more active
positions. After the call buying was
heavy enough to absorb all offerings,
with a result that prices were rallied
to within to 9 points of yesterdays
final figures. Trading was active and
fluctuations, while not particularly
broad, were nervous and irregular.
Shortly after midday the market
became very firm on aggressive bull
support and further buying by spot
interests, which, with the covering Of
room shorts, soon had prices adyanc-
ing. From 1910, the low point on the
opening call, December sold at 1896,
January from 1912 to 1898, March
from 10. rs to LO2 and May from 10. Is
to 11.03. Thess prices were recorded
in the last half hour, but just before
the close realizing eased off 8 to 5
points, and the market was finally FIRM
at net gain of to 10 points. Sales,
according to estimate, 7O0,00 bales.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-11-11
The News From Colon.

London, Nov. Sup to- tonight nc
news has been received from Bocas del
Toro. The United States cruiser
Atlanta sailed for there last night.
The steam launch which was. sent to
Bocas del Toro Thursday night to cap
ture that place in the interest Of the
new republic has not returned. It is
reported that the United States gun-
boat Nashville has gone to Cartsgena.
Wild rumors are in circulation here
that the American end other foreign
residents Of Bogota are baing massa-
cred. The rrmors are not confirmed
ana are looked on as altogether impro-
bable.
Colon lsst night gave itself up entire
Iy to popular demonstrations. Bands OF
music paraded the streets until early
this morning, playing national and
American airs, stopping in front of the
residences Of Col. Shaler, Gov. Melen-
dez and others. The greatest enthusi-
ssm prevailed and there was not the
slightest disorder.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-11-11

Daniels. the negro who murdered
the aged father of Senator Simmons,
OF North Carolina, near New Bern, q
few weeks ago, has been sentenced to
be hanged on December 11th.
Walter Bassett. an .l-year-old boy
of Taunton, Mass, killed a playmate
Saturday because he would not leave
his yard when ordered to do so.
Ycung Bassett used his fathers shot
gun, blowing the other boys head of.
While students of the agricultural
college at che Ohio State university
were witnessing the harvesting of a
field of corn fer ensilage purposes by
machine, operated by an old trac-
lion, the boiler blew up and pieces
OF iron tore through the crowd OF stu:
dents. The force of the explosion was
terrific and was felt through all the
university buildings. Chas Pepper,
the engineer, was killed and John
Delgsrn, his assistant, fatally iniur.
ed. Several others were more or less
seriously hurt,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-11-11
aIsspI EEssRY eoNsTlBLEs JAILED.
Clash With U. S. Authorities in
Charleston Over Wieters Case.

Charleston, Nov. Not content
With the Indictment of the i've olspen-
sary coastables In the court OF common
pleas a fsws,days ago on the charge OF
aasaulting MN in his place OF business
last august, Radolph D. WIeeers
carried ms case into the United States
court today, securing an order TOM
judge Simonton for the arrest OF Con
stables Bateraan, Hoy, Gideon, Grady
and May. Wieters is represented oy
Attorney J. p. e. Bryan. Hhe action
! IS Tor SO GOO. damages ana the bond
of the constables is fixed at the SIN
sum OF 5000 each. The case Will
come up for hearing at the regular term
OF court.
The papers were served only on sWo
scf the constables, Grady ana Hoy,
the others being ont Of the city.
{ aae other constabIes will doubtless be
ordered to Charleston to surrender
themselves to the United States court
authorities as soon as their release on
bond has been arranged for.
The plaintif fprays the interposltion1
nf the federal court on the ground
Shat he issa subject of Germany.
Grady and Hoy we're detained in the
uarshal's Office for some time after
their arrest, and then they were taken
oyer to the Jail and placed in the
tender mercy Of Capt Grsddick.
&c was thought that CHIEF State
Constable Hammett, who is IN Charles
son, would have arranged for the
bonding Of the constahiss to save thsm
s7zcom going to Jail, but this was not.
Gone.
is probable that the attorney
general may endeaFer to secure che re-
lease Of sshe men On habeas corpus pro-
cee6ings The ceastables have beeG
made comfortable at the jail.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-11-11
DESTRUCTIVE COTTON WEEVIL.
Secretary Wilson Says it Can no
More be Exterminated Than the
House Fly.

Washington, Nov. 9.-Secreta-y Will
son, Of the department. of agriculture,
was an early caller on the President
today. He had just returned from
Texas, where he went to make an in
vestigation of the conditions of cotton
and to learn the results of the fight the
planters are making against the boil
weevil.
MANY of the planters are taking
the advice of the agricultural depart
ment and are planting early cotton, -
said the Secretary. Practically the
entire late crop was destroyed. The
weevil has ravaged much of the best
part of the Texas cotton belt. AL
efforts to exterminate it seem to have
been unavailing. The only way to meet
the evil, apparently, is to plant early
cotton and get in the crop before the
weevil has an opportunity to destroy
If -
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-11-11
SPECULATION IN COTTON.
Active Market on the New York
Cotton Exchange.

New York, Nov. 9.-There was a
continuation today of the great &C
tivity and excitement recently in the
cotton market. Influenced at first by
the strength at Liverpool, in connec-
ton with rather less favorable fore
casts and reports that New England
spinners were buying more heavily,
the market opened strong to 16
points higher-and on the call ad-
vanced another few points on the &C
tive months. This gain, added to the
already sensational advances Of the
last few days, led to heavy realizing.
The receipts also promise 20 prove
very heavy, and, despite continued
demand from outsiders and shorts, the
market was depressed in the first ten
or fifteen minutes to 10. 80 for January,
10. 81 for March and II cents for May.
The market continued active at the
lower level and ruled about steady on
further covering and demand from
various sources, including purchases
by brokers representing New England
interests. Selling was very heavy
during the entire session, but after
reaching a level about 13 to l9 points
net lower on the more active months,
the market was rallied by continued
demand from outsiders and room
covering. During the remainder of
the session fluctuations we're very ire
GUAR with prices, generally speaking,
moving upward. until at the close the
market was again depressed and finally
steady net 7 to IS points lower. The
sales were estimated at 1000, 600 bales.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-11-11

The .Spoliation Of Panama by
United States Calls ia a Strong
Protest.
The Conspiracy Which Was
Hatcl1ed il: Washington York
inc Out With Mathematical
Precision.

Washington, Nov. st was learned
in official circles tonight that the
United States Of Colombia has lodged
! protest with the state department
against the action, of the United States
in connection with the events which
have occurred on the isthmus Of Pana-
ma. The terms Of the protest could
not be ascertained tonight, but it Is
known that strong objection is made
to the attitude of the United States in
general and against interpretations
made by this government Of the treaty
cf 1916 between the United States Of
America and the United States Of
Colombia. The state department. has
the protest neder serious consideration
but Che nature Of its reply, if any, or
the time when it will be mads, is not
hkaown. Other than admitting that
such a document had been fled in the
State department. the officials here
will say nothing about the matter.
Word reached the navy department
today of the arrival of the United
States cruiser Boston at Panama yester-
day. Commander Diehl in reporting
her arrival, announced also the receipt
Of instructions from the navy depar5-
ment which directs the keeping open
Of the transit Of the isthmus. He also
said that at this time the traffic was
undistrubed.
The presidents yacht, the May
flower, left the navy yard here today
for Colon. Aboard her Is Consul Gen
erai Gulger, the United States consul
general at Panama who goes to chat
place to assume full charge of the
American consular affairs. The May
flower is expected to reach her destina-
tion in about eight days. On his
arrival at Panama Mr.. Gudger will do
business with the new government at
Panama. He has full instructions
from the secretary of state governing
his dealings with the new government.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-11-11
CenstabIes Released en Bond.

glahbia, Nov.S.-Tbere have been
bfaeticaliy no developments in the
matter OF the dispensary constables
arrested in Chrleston Saturday. Grady
and Hoy, the two men who were put
in iail, were bailed yesterday in the
sum of s5, 900 each by Mr.. T. Moultrie
Mordecai of Charleston acting FOR a
gnrety company which furnished bond.
It is not thought that the other men
will be put in Jail through the formal
process of having bond signed in the
sum indicated.
No action, will be taken by the. at
sorney general until the case comes to
court in the regular time.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-11-11
l.A1EHEss OF COTTON CROP.
Much Less Cotton Ginned Up to
October lS Than Last Year to
Same Date.

Washington, Nov. IA bulletin
issued by the census bureau today
on the cotton ginned from the growth
of the present year up to October IL
places the amount at 1889, 627 COM
mercial bales, as against 5, 935, 872 bales
ginned up to the same date last year.
The complete returns on production
for 1902 showed that 53.5 per cent Of
the total crop had been ginned prior
to October IS of that year, but the per-
centage Of the ginnage prior to Octo.
Der 1S of this year cannot be
known until the final report for the
year is made. Meantime two other
reports will be submitted, on Novem-
Der 18 and December IS. The statis-
tics for the present year were collected
by 631 local agents, who found that
27, 723 ginneries had been operated
prior to October 1S, while to the
corresponding date last year %, 3l4 had
been operated. The only comment
made in the bulletin on the falling off
of this years production is the fol-
lowing:
9 "In comparing the statistics of the
two years due allowance must be made
for the different conditions of the two
seasons.
The following figures show the pro-
duction ginned in the various States
for the present year up to October IS
Alabama 446, 102, Arkansas 129, 833,
Florida q, 436, Georgia 619, ga, Indian
Territory 66, S23, Kentucky 21l, Louis
lana 241, 900, Mississippi 479, lob, Mis-
souri, S,O27, North Carolina 232, 625,
Oklahoma 40, 526, SOUTH Carolina Ala,
7o9, Tennsseee SO, 74S, Texas 1,065, 229,
Virginia 2,5l1.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-11-11
Panama Republics Rinister.

Washington, Nov. s.-The Associated
Press can announce that N. PHILIPPE
Buneau-Varilla will be received by
Secretary Hay tomorrow morning at
the state department. and duly recog-
nized as the minister plenipotentiary
and envoy extraordinary Of the new re-
public of Panama to the United States.
After the presentation long confer
ence will take place at which plans
for the opening of immediate neogtia-
tions for canal treaty between the
two governments will be discussed.
The secretary has invited the new
minister to luncheon tomorrow and
the conference will be resumed at that
time. The presentation to the presi-
dent Of M. Varilla has lot been de-
6nitely arranged yet, but date pro-
badly will be agreed on tomorrow.
When he calls at the state depart
ment tomorrow the new Minister will
take occasion to express through the
secretary of state Of the Washington
government the profound sense Of
gratitude of the new republic for all
this country has done in promptly
extending to it recognition and the
offer of protection.
The new minister's first day in
Washington was busy one. He had
a long conference with Secretary Hay
at the latter's residence. At this time
he presented his credentials and the
formal reception at the state depart
ment was arranged for. Secretary Hay
and Minister Varilla already have gone
over in considerable detail the neces-
sary steps toward the conclusion of q
new canal treaty, which, while follow
ing to some extent the Hay Herran
treaty, in many ways will be simpler.
As regards the fnncial conditions the
Washington government does not
desire any change, but the provisions
of the new treaty regarding sovereignty
over the canal strip and the extent o!
the United States control will oe les
complicated and more positive ir
statement than is true of the Hay
Herran Colombia convention,
Minister Varilla talked to an Asso
ciated Press reporter tonight at hi
hotel, where he has temporarily estab
lished his legation, of his plans al
Washington. "As TO my plans" HI
| said, ct is perhaps a little premature
for ne 10 speak. shall call at th'
state department tomorrow and it viii
Depend largely on my conference witt
the officials there how rapidly cana
negotiations can proceed. We wish t.
90 ahead as soon as possible and t
show that NE shall not tolerate tn
1eray and brocrastination with whicl
the Colombian canal negotiation
dragged along to their. final failure
It is my desire and that of the peopl
of Panama that unnecessary red tap
and formality, so far as dignity vii
permit, shall be waved and that "
conclude and sign treaty with To
Washington government at the eariles
day possible.
"To the isthmian republic the cana
is the cornerstone of its future ezpanse
To the United States its constructio
is the great achievement on which tn
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-11-11

Washington, Nov. 9.-Secretary Hay
placed in the hands Of the President
today the Colombian protest against
the course pursued by the Washington
Government on the isthmus and its
attitude toward the new government Of
Panama.
Dr.. Herran's protest was called
forth by a letter from Secretary Hay,
transmit tting the instructions forward
ed to- Minister Beaupre and Acting
Consul Ehrman.
In his reply DR.. Herran states that
he has not heard from his own Govern.
ment as Bogota for the week past, but
be feels sure from his knowledge OF
the sentiments OF that Government
that he is justified in entering firm
protest against the action Of the United
States in recognizing the revolutionists
in Panama, and in preventing the
Colombian forces from asserting the
national authority over the isthmus.
Secretary Hays response is an
acknowledgment of the receipt of the
protest, with promise that it shall be
considered, but it is intimated that
nothing is likely to be done just now.
A cable message was received today
at the State department. from Minister
Beaupre, dated at Bogota, Nov. 6,
in which the minister stated that q
great change of feeling has come about
in Bogota, and that the advocates of the
canal treaty with the United States
are growing greatly in strength.