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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-07-15
a GOOD ROADS HINT.
Commissioner Ceiey Tells Of the
Evils of Road bitches Acting
As Drains.

County Commissioner q. F. Celey,
along with the other members Of the
board, is taking great deal of in.
terest in the discussion now going on
throughout the county on the subject
of good roads. He agrees with every
body else that change is needed in
the present system Of road working,
but be has not yet made up his mind
as to what that change should be.
Some means will have to be devised,
he says, for procuring the money
before any extensive road building
can be undertaken.
In talking about good roads yester-
day Mr.. Celey said one Of the great
est obstacles the commissioners have
to contend with is the road bitches
which act as drains Tor the adjacent
fields. The road bitches have to carry
off not only the rain water which
falls in the road bed, but that which
falls in the fields. The water which
comes from the fields and plowed lands
brings sand and dirt, and the bitches
are soon flied and the road bed over
flowed and washed away.
Mr.. Ce1ey says it will be impossible
to maintain good roads, and especial
ly good earth roads, until some system
is adopted which will keep the road
bitches from. acting as drains for the
surrounding country. He thinks there
should be law to compel every mau
who owns the land adjacent to public
road to keep a separate drain ditch
from the roud. Anderson Mail.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-07-15
WORKING FOR EXHIBIT.
Gov. Hayward Takes Lead in Ef-
fort TO Insure
A Worthy Exhibit From This State at
the Worlds Fair in ST. Louis.

Columbia, July s.-A conference
was held in the Governors Office today
relative to an exhibit from this State
at the ST. Louis Exposition. A good
deal of quiet but effective work has
been done in various counties, and
the outlook is reported to be very en-
couraging. Those who were present
at the conference we're: Governor Hey
ward, j. Fl. Averill, R. G. Rhett,
Robert Aldrich, A. W. Love, Alta
r:ont Moses. Louis Appelt, August
John and W. e. Gonzales. It was
decided to appoint commission, tc
consist of two men from each Con.
gressional district, who are to meet
here next Thursday night at s O'Clock
for the purpose of taking further and
definite steps towards getting up g
creditable show for the State.
The following are the commission,
ers: First district, r. G. Rhett,
Charleston Louis Applet, Clarendon.
Second district, M. B. McSweeney,
Hampton; Robert Aldrich, Barnwell.
Third district, R. T. Jaynes, Oconee
J. NJ Sullivan, Anderson. Fourth
district, T. G. Duncan, Union; T. j.
Moore, Spartanburg. Fifth district,
Leroy Springs, Lancaster; R. A.
Love, Chester. Sixth district, Thomas
Wilson, Williamsburg: R. P. Horn
er, Jr, Marion. Seventh district,
Altamont Moses, Sumter; E. B.
Clark, Richland.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-07-15
The COTTON MARKET.
The Future Market Was stroug-
er Yesterday.

New York, July s.-our market
opened with sales of August at
II. a6a11. "A and after selling at l1.46a
l1.2O., ruled at 11.A at p. m.
Although the market has been
qeaeter the fluctuations today have
been most violent, causing rapid ad.
vsnces and declines, without apparent
cause. More inquiries have come from
Sae mills for cotton on about the
present basis of values than for many
weeks, but it lis difficult to find on
bay the stock. At times the market
was sharply attacked, especially on
September, which has fuctuated more
rapidly than the other months. Ap-
pasently -these orders emanate from
the same Wall street sellers. who have
been aggressive on the short side dur
ing the past week under the influence
of ceports of increasing damage from
the Mexican weevil. The close was
frm. The spot interest has largely
increased today in September and
Oetober. The spot market was quiet
and unehangea.
Hubbard Bros. & &c.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-07-15
FOREIGN coin LIGaTIOHs FEARED.
President and Secretary Hay
Holding Important Conference.

Oyster Bay, July Secretary of
State John Hay is guess Of President
Roosevelt tonight at Sycamore Hill
Matters Of grave importance to this
country. in its international relation,
we're under consideration. during the
afternoon and evening.
The conclusions reached at the con-
ference are not disclosed, both the
president and Secretary Hay regarding
it as inexpedienG at this time to dis
cuss for publication the details OF
their work. To two subjects Of serious
concern most of their attention was
turned. They considered in all It's
phases the Russian situation, partlcu-
larly with respect to the B'Nai Birth
petition, which it had been determin-
ed viii be forwarded to the Russian
government, and the Alaskan boun-
dary question, which next month is
to be taken mp for what is hoped may
be final adjustment by the American
and British commission in London.
Among the presidents other visitors
were Senators Hanna, Fairbanks and
Kearas.
Senator Hanna assured the news
paper men that his-visit to the presi-
dent has no political significance.
When one OF his in5erviewers asked
If he thought he wonld be able to
manage the next Republican national
campaign, he replied, laughingly
Now yon are getting inquisitive.
Really, that is a matter which has
rot been determined so far as ] know.
That the question Of the nationa.
chairmanshtp can be determined only
by future events. -
When the other visitors had gone
the president and Secretary Hay con
tinued their conference until far into
the night. It is regarded as likely
that some developments in the Russian
situation may be expected in few
DAYS,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-07-15
ILLEGAL INSURANCE;
Comptroller General Jones After
Wild Cat Companies.

Columbia, July Reports have
been received at the Comptroller Gen
erals Office to the effect that certain
so-called insurance companies are at
sempting to do business in this State
without license. They are OF the
class generally known as wild cat, !"
and in reply to request made to what
should be done where agents OF such
concerns attempt to do business he
wrote the following letter today:
Dear Sir: Answering your request
as to the Company, 1 beg to say
that they are not authorized and have
no license to do business in this State.
If anyone is soliciting business for
them you can swear out warrant
against him before magistrate OF
this State, charging him with acting
as agent for q foreign insurance COM
pany without license, under Section
6O7. of the Criminal Code, which
reads as follows:
Section 607. Any person who shall
transact any business Of Insurance In
this State for any company of the
United States or foreign State not in
corporated by the laws of this State,
without having first obtained license
by law required, or, after his license
has been Withdrawn, or shall IN any
way violate the foregoing provisions
in relation to license Of Insurance
companies or agents thereof, shall,
upon conviction in any Court of COM
petenS Jurisdiction, be fined for every
such offence, not more than one hun
dred dollars: provided, that nothing
obtained in this section shall release
such company or companies upon any
policy issued or delivered by it or
them.
Upon your making the affidavit be-
fore the magistrate it is his duty to
issue his warrant for the arrest of
the party and bring him to trial be-
fore him. Each time the person So
licits insurance and issues a policy
constitutes separate violation of this
law, and they can be prosecuted ZOE
each separate violation.
This is the oaly Law for the punish
ment Of the Individual soliciting IN
surancs.
In addition TO this proceeding in
the criminal Courts the company IT
SS11 u1dS DS AUSO SHA AS9 N-A>~.AN5
one thousand dollars, nor less than
Eve hundred dollars, to be recovered
in civil actioa by any party suing
therefor in the Court of Common
Pleas. This snit is to be brooght
against the company issuing the policy
of insurance, and the amount recover
ed is to be retained by the party suing
for same. The State gets no pazs OF
this penalty.
Section 1,7es of the civil Code, Vol
!, Code of Laws, reads as followws:
Section 1,79s. Should any insur-
ance company or association violate
the provisions of this chapter such
company shall be fined in sum not
to exceed one thousand dollars and
not less than Eve hundred dollars, to
be recovered in any Court Of compe-
tent jurisdiction in this State, to be
recovered by any citizen of this State
having a policy of insurance in said
company; provided, that nothing IN
this chapter shall release any such
company, companies or association
violating the provisions thereof upon
any policy issued by it or them.
A. ". Jones,
Comptroller General.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-07-15
PREPARING FOR war IN EAST.
Significant Russian Conference
AT Pert Arthur.

Kin Chau, July 8.-All the prom
inent Russian officials in China, Man
churia and Korea are attending the
conference at Port Arthur. Among
them are Minister of War Kuropat-
kin, Admiral Alexief, the Russian
ministers at .Pekin and Seol, the
political agents in China nd Korea,
including M. Pokotilof, recently
Russian financial representative at
Pekin, Gen. Dessino, the military
agent in China, the civil and military
officers at Mukden, Harbin and Kirin
and the administrator of New Chwang.
The proceedings at the conference are
enveloped in profound secrecy. It IS
popularly supposed that the Russian
officials are considering the war ques-
tion. The foreign commercial officials
at New Chwang and Port Arthur be
lieve that the possibility Of war is in
creasing steadily. The Russian policy
is believed to be to hold the present
positions in Manchuria, including
New Chwang, and to take no steps to
avert hostility with Japan if it is as
sured that Japan will fight unaided.
The war feeling among the japanese
in North China is intensifying.
The Russian civil administrator,
with the governor general of New
Chwang, has commenced the erection
of Government buildings designed to
hold all Russian officers, including
the telegraph and telephone depart
ments, in the centre of the foreign
settlement, partly on land ceded by
the Chinese, according to the Russian
explanation, aud partly On the public
square, about which the foreign con-
sulships are congregated. The resi-
dents of other nationalities are pre-
pairing to protest against this encroach-
ment on the public square.
Russian company has completed the
purchase of the river steam tug bust
ness heretofore controlled by a British
company. This is regarded as an i'm
portant step towards Russian control
Of the harbor.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-07-15

that Of the previous year. 1t is an
nounced that a large portion of this
deficit is due to the extension Of the
free delivery service in the rural dis
tricts but it is not denied that had
such extension been mace on business
lines, instead of for political purposes
and to save the districts of weak con-
gressmen, the deficiency would have
be materially lessened It is also true,
of course, that the graft" practiced
by the Machen, Beavers crowd, the
relics of the Hanna, Heath administra-
tion, also added its share to the de-
fciency. In view Of the fact that the
courts have sustained the Department
in it's elimination from the econd class
privilege of "fake' newspapers the
receipts Of the postofice department
should more closely approximate the
expenses than ever before.
Governor Francis and other members
of the Saint Louis Exposition Company
have been in Washington to get the
S., 600, 600 appropriated for the Exposi-
ton by Congress, but payable only
when the Exposition should itself have
expended $40, 900, 900. The gentlemen
who represented the Exposition Com
pany had much trouble convincing
Secretary Shaw that they had per-
formed their part of the contract.
The Secretary Of the Treasury was In.
d tonecli object to such payments as
$40, 600 paid for the floating of loan,
$50, 600 gate receipts much of which
was taken in on Sundays, although
Congress, at the behest of the Sab
batarians, has expressly stipulated
that the Exposition must be closed on
Sundays, etc. The Company finally
convinced the Secretary however, and
will go its way rejoicing, with s., coo, )
900 in United States legal tenders IN
its inside pocket. so to speak.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-07-15
Brutally Tortured.

A case came to light that for persistent
and unmerciful torture has perhaps never
been equalled. Joe Golobick of Colusa,
Calf, writes "For fifteen years i endured
insuferable pain from Rheumatism and
nothing relieved me though tried every
thing known. l came across Electric Bit
tiers and it's the greatest medicine on
earth for that trouble. A few bottles of
it completely relieved and cured me-"
Just as good for Liver and Kidney trou-
bles and general debility. Only SOC. Sas-
isfaction guaranteed by J J,aF.W. DeLorme
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-07-15
A Surgical Operation

is always dangerous-do not submit to the
surgeons knife until you have tried De-
Wits Witch Hazel salve. It will cure
when everything else fails-it has done
this in thousands of cases. Here is one of
them suffered from bleeding and pro-
truding piles for twenty years. Was treat
ed by different specialists and used many
remedies, but obtained no relief until I
used DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. Two
boxes of this salve cured me eighteen
months ago and have not had touch of
the piles since.-H. A. Tisdale, Summer
ton, S. C. For Blind, Bleeding, Itching
and Protruding Piles no Remedy equals
DeWist's Witch Hazel Salve. Sold by J. S.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-07-15

Spartanburg, July 7.-Mr. John B.
Cleveland has received from Mr.. An
drew Carnegie, the nulti-millionaire,
q letter, in response to correspon-
dence which has recently been in
progress between these two gentlemen.
This letter stipulates that if the city
of Spartanburg, by resolutions of its
council, will maintain a free public
library at a cost Of not less than Sl5,
600 year, and also provide suitable
site for the building. Mr.. Carnegie
will furnish SO, 600 to erect a free
public library for Spartanburg. This
letter is from Skibo Castle, Scotland,
and bears date Of June q. It is prob
able that the matter will come up for
consideration at council meeting in
the future.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-07-15
Catarrh of the Stomach.

When the stomach is overloaded when
food is taken into it that fails to digest, it
decays and infames the mucous mem
brane. exposing the nerves, and causing
the glands to secrete mucin, instead of the
natural juices of digestion. This is called
Catarrn of the Stomach. For years suf-
fered with Catarrh of the Stomach, caused
by Indigestion. Doctors and medicines
failed to benefit me until I used Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure.-J. R. Rhea, Coppel, Tex.
Sold byJ. S. H1ghs6n q Co..
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-07-15

A city hall to be forty-fve stories
high and to cost $50, 600, 600 is planned
for New York city. The building is
to contain the terminals for street rail-
ways and the bridges, as well as offices
for city officials and the courts. The
height of the building from the side
walk is to be $50 feet, making it the
tallest building in the world. The
project is one of the most ambitious
of it's kind ever undertaken. Several
years would be required to complete
the building, if it should be authoriz-
ed
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-07-15

Charlotte, N. c., July 8.-A special
to The Observer from Newbern, N. c.,
says fire which broke out at 1920 to-
night destroyed Mitchell's livery
stables, Scott's livery stables, the
Planters tobacco warehouse and prize
house and eight tenement houses. The
whole business section of the city was
threatened with destruction for a
time. The fire was under control
shortly after midnight. Loss $50, 600 /;
insurance unknown.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-07-15

While arguing a case in the United
States court in Wheeling, W. Va, on
Monday, ex-Judge Blizzard was sud
denly stricken dumb. He was in the
midst of heated address when he be-
gan to stammer in his speech. A bly,
sician ordered complete rest, but it is
feared Mr.. Billiards. vocal organs
have sustained permanent injury. He
had been prominently mentioned as
Republican candidate for Governor
next year.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-07-15

10 said Sohnny, who is persis.
tent knowledge seeker, "what is a
law-giver?'
There isn't ANY such thing, John.
n.y." replied the good old gentleman,
who had been involved in consider
able litigation in his time.
"But this book says that somebody
was a great law-gaver," persisted the
youngster.
Then it's mistake rejoined the
father. Law is never given; it's re-
tailed in very small quantities at very
high figures
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-07-15
Gen. Longstreet III.

Macon, Ga, July s.-A Gainesville
dispatch to the Telegraph says that
Gen. James Longstreet is dangerous
ly i'll and that physicians will perform
an operation tomorrow for the removal
of his left eye, destroyed by cancer.
On account of his age, 81 years, he
may not be able to Withstand the
shock, though he has assented to the
operation.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-07-15
Niehh Was Her Terror.

81 would cough nearly all night long"
writes Mrs. Chas. Appiegate, of Alexand-
ria. Ind, .and could hardly get any sleep.
! had consumption SO bad that if I walked
q block I would cough frighttully and
spit blood, but, when all other medicines
failed. three 500 bottles of DR.. Kings
New Discovery wholly cured me and I
gained 5s pounds" IFS absolutely guar
anteed to cure Coughs. Colds, La Grippe,
Bronchitis and all Throat and Lang Troa-
bles. Trial bottles free at ]. T. W De
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-07-15

King Edwards proficiency as a lin
guist was strikingly illustrated during
his recent visit to Paris. At a private
dinner given by NJ. Loubet, the
French President read a very formal
speech. The King of England got up
Immediately after and delivered with
ont a note an admirable speech IN
French. Everybody was surprised when
the native ruler spoke in his own
tongue with elaborate preparation and
the English sovereign spoke in the
tongue Of the Frenehman impromptu.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-07-15
Working Night and Day.

The busiest and mightiest little thing
that ever was made is DR. Kings New Life
Pills. These pills change weakness into
strength, listlessness into energy, brain
fag into mental power. They're wonder
full in building up the health. Only 25c
per box. Sold by j. F. W. DeLorme.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-07-15

Coatless witnesses are not allowed
to testify in the Marlboro county
court. There was case in which
there were many witnesses from the
cotton mills. They came in their shirt
sleeves. Judge Gage told them that
would not do. Their coats were a
mile and half away at their homes.
But somehow the crowd furnished one
coat and it was change around so that
the whole crowd used it.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-07-15
No Pity Shown.

ssFor years fate was after me contin-
uously' writes F. A. Gulledge, Terbena,
Ala. sI had terrible case of Piles caus-
ing "a tumors. When all failed Buck
lens Arnica Salve cured ne. Equally good
for burns and all aches and pains. Only
CSC at j. F. w. DeLorme's Drug Store
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-07-15

Lexington, KY, July s.-Gen. Cas-
sius Nj. Clay was today pronounced by
a jury at Richmond to be Of unsound
mind. He will be sent to an asylum,
this action being taken to protect mis-
property. The aged gentleman was
not in court. Physicians testified as
to his mental condition.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-07-15

Memphis, Tenn, July s.-Two
deaths occurred in the city today as
direct result of the severe heat,
maximum temperature of 81 degrees
being reached. The victims were: Ed
ward Pryor, plasterer, aged 80 years.
Mary Sausance, aged one year.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-07-15

The hammocks being sold by 81. 6.
osteen & Co., hayenS superior in
S,,7,fe- at Siae price.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-07-15
IFS Never Given Away.

Hubbard Bros. d OK
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1903-12-04

This II the era Of the colossal show
and whether it be under canvas or On
the stage, It IL the biggest proposition
combined with the highest excellence
attainable that wins. That is why Del
Il Prinsle in that furiously funny con.
ceit The sultan's Daughter" are max
ing Ill competitors look like. . bunch
|of six counterfeit nickels. The cause Of
the phenomenal success Of 'The Sui
tan's Daughter" does not seem sur
prising when it IL remembered that be.
sides New York's idol Jolly Della
Pringle. the company contains among
its fun makers, Chas. b. Archer, Algy
Sheldon, Frank Lynch. Stanford Plow.
Alfred Allen. VIM. Echols. Marie Van
Etten. Marguerite Allen. Sadie Marti-
not and the great Estelhs besides
these principles there is the handsome
costumed chorus. Remember THE Sui.
tan's Daughter" tonight. Tomorrow AZ
ternoon Little Lord Fauntleroy" AMI
tomorrow night "Thelma."
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1903-12-04
To Boom Nevada.

Joseph 8. Jordan, the well known
news paper writer has been sent out
to Nevada by the 8. F. Post to write
up the many attractions of this coun-
try. The recent mining developments
here and the general upward tendency
Of business and enterprises In this
State has attracted the attention Of
the Post and they have sent . very
live man here to tell the world Of our
progress. 70 g @a
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1903-12-04
Fine Work.

Prof. Smith has some photographs
work on display in the window Of ].
n. Johnson's drug store that il by far
the finest that has been seen IN this
city. They are enlarged photographs
and viii. bear comparison with any
work OF it, kind On the coast. The
work was done 1t Prof Smiths Car
bon Studio and shows his capabilities
Of doing the finest work in his line.