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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-02-25
sATuRDAY MORNING.

The house was called to order at
1890 a. M, by the clerk, Col. Tom
G. Hamer. Speaker Smith called
upon Hon. j. o. Wingo of Greenville
to invoke divine blessings. After
waiting few minutes, Mr.. Moses re-
ported the probability of the senate
taking recess until 9. 80 IN the morn
ing, so the house decided to wait no
longer as there was no pressing bust
ness, and took a recess until 10
O'Clock.
After practically an all day session
the senate adjourned at an early hour
this morning. Only house bills were
on the calendar and large number
Of these were uneontested.
Mr.. Sheppard made motion early
in the day to suspend rule 81, there
by permitting the third reading Of
bills on this the last day of the session.
According to previous agreement the
vote was again taken On the question
OF instructing the State treasurer to
write eff from his books certain old
Blue Ridge railroad bonds, the COVER
nor's veto to the contrary nothwith-
standing. The question was raised
Thrssday night, that a two-thlrds
vote of she entire senate was necessary
TO override the goveFor's veto, but the
president ruled otherwise, and the SEN
ate rconsidered the vote, and ordered
another vote on the same question.
The roll was called and for the first
time during the session every senator
voted.
Those VINO voted in the affirmative
were: Messrs. Blake, Brice, Brown.
Butier, Carpenter, Davis, Douglass,
Gaines, Goodwin, Hardil. Hay
Herndon, Hoagh, Hydrick, Johnson,
Mayield, McDermott, Mower, Rags
dale, G. VI. Ragsdale, J. W. Shaspe,
Sheppard, S6aekhouss, sssan1sad,
Talbifd, Williams
Those who voted in the negative
we're Messrs. Aidrieh, Forrest, Hood,
ninp, zarahaal, Mccall McIve5a
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-02-25

Spartanburg, Feb. pa citizen
from the Glenn Springs section, who
was in the city yesterday, told of the
doings of mad dog in his neighbor-
hood, just across the line separting
Union and Spartanburg counties on
the Union side. The dog belonged to
a farmer named Burnett. On Thursday
the animal went mad and bit two
daughters of Mr.. Burnett, then max
ing his escape. The mad dog proceed
ed to the house of widow woman,
living nearby, named Mrs. Smith,
and sayagely attacked her 13-yer-old
son, Henry Smith, who was ont in the
yard at the time. The mother hasten
ed TO the assistance Of the lad, and be-
fore the animal could be beaten of, ne
Is3 bitten she bog-and had torn the
1ilssss 81 ssne mother in q number Of
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-02-25
An Editor Stabbed.

Watbena, Kas., Feb. 23.-Paul Grin
stead, editor of The Times, was proba-
bly, fatally stabbed by drunken negro
named Frank Warner, and excitement
is RAINING high at Wathena and at
Troy, where the negro has been placed
in Jail. There is talk of iynching in
case Grinstead dies Grinstead served
nesYly i year in jail in 1900 for libel
- - go II llar,er frl1sa laiR fsal
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-02-25

Atlanta, Feb. 22.-Peter Feller, one
of the leading local Democratic poll
ticians and State coal gauger, was shot
and killed by his oldst son, Edward,
today. The family claim that in fit
of ungovernable emper Feller attempt
ed to kill Edward and George, the eld-
est boys, for misconduct, and Edward
wrestled the pistol from him and fired
three shots into his fathers heart. The
boy surrendered.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-02-25

Owensboro,ss KY. Feb. 22.-The
Ohio river was slowly rising at s
o'clock tonight. It lacks four feet of
the highest mark IN 1885. The bot
toms are covered for seven. miles on
the Indiana side. The crest OF the
present rise viii be reched tonight.
River men are fearful of thaW. a
rise of few feet more Wiai cause un-
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-02-25

Derby, Conn, Feb. 22.-The break
ing of three reservoirs in the town Of
Shelton early today caused damage
estimated at between S75, 600 and $780,
GOO, and there we're several narrow es-
capes from death.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-02-25
GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
4 Long DAYS Work By The Senate
Tie House Practically Finished.
Don TAX BILL KILLED.
appropriations Agreed On by Free
Conference eommittes---Many
Bills Killed and Others Con-
tiinsEsd TO Next Session.


Columbia, Feb. 21.-:Ihe house of
representatives was in session spas
rnoaicaiIy YESTERDAY. As soon as the
formal kites of calling the body TO or,
der we're over, Mr.. Williams moved
that all bills on the calendar De con-
tinued until next session. This was
carried, and a number of bills dleo IN
this way.
The entire day was spent in audit
mo the rsports Of conference and Tree
conference committee reports and
when not engaged IN this work the
house took recess at frequent inter-
rails.
me ways and means committees g
work for the session was completed
early in The day, the appropriation,
legislative approximation and county
revenue or :. supplT bills having
been ordered TO the engrossing depart
mant. There were few matters Of Gls-
agreements and these were easily SET
tied. The bill relating to the salary
and terri5ory of every magistrate IN
the State was sent TO the engrosslng
department at an early hour.
The free conference commlGSee on
sae ,o.-;.e. Tbe con-
nlissee recommended that the senate
recede from number Of amendments.
I The following we're adopted
Governors stenographer $500 instead
S Of 500 as recommended by the senate.
Railroad commissioner stenogra-
p1eI ssgo. q soo
sssass eosg5ss ~, ;nstss5 ~ 60
Al 5s1..- =. @ -, ,'sss sar.fe 70 md
az ~ sl9 oo.isss9 e'--3
sl,gVo =, oI she Aoass. na+s co
e o''.se poala ~ sosoS;on -,
o00 for the pnrposs OF p.osecIto1
against tEle spread OF co1eagion, ane
tne governor is an5noElzsa lzsoe,o n Sase u
emergency TO borrow st,ot'o aasliSio1ii
4or thai purpose -.
ne attorney genera VIII Aos geS
5s0O0 for the purpose oI prosec0Sin
the trusts, put Will ge6 S5sO.
The comptroller generals once gets
$3.50 additional for stationery ana
stamps for the insurance GepaFsmehG. y
Ihe South Carolina coAege gess Lne
reeommeiadatlopsot the senaee SzS,-
400, instead OF s2s,l0a as aaopeea oy
tho house, and 81, os0 aooleloaal TOT
scholarsh hips 80 900
Hlnsnrop coilege gess s2H.oVo .3;z. aalu- ana
So, ,460 for scholarships. tne lafGer
sum vas stricken out by the house.
The Citadel gets $50, 900 for scno4ar-
ships, s., ,G0o ior repairs; Szoo o. !or m
gymnasium, Slsl Mo, 1or Il oraEy' Oh Soo ios
Insurance. 800
The State colored college so,Voo 1os
general support and sl,5oo Tor the roof
on new building.
These were the Only confessed polnSs ps
and aH we're settled WlSnout mucn
trouble. .o.o.t,s
The approprisS:on bill was presented
on better time SSl!s year saan sa eyer 20.
fore and she Chairman, Mr. 4A!tamont OF
Moses has been commenced for sne
promptness Of the eommiG5ee.
The fres conference cemmlseee ol .ol
"a ~ oEIsas sosa psa1 Il ,a1Asns9 ~ ranar+
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-02-25
new LAWS.
acts of General and Local. Inter
est Passed by the General
Assembly.

To provide for the erection of a
to Wade Hampton.
To prevent the sale of toy pistols,
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-09-26

ed the most interesting and exciting
race ever witnessed in Savannah.
The heats were pulled OFF in hurry
and there were no tiresome delays,
the First Regiment Band working
overtime. Even Jack found some
thing else to do besides delivering ad-
dresses every other minute. He only
put up one talk and his audience was
convulsed. He explained briefly of
what would happen. if Walthour won
the race, and in his own peculiar style
pictured the two fastest men in the
world riding at a breakneck speed for
twenty miles to decide the worlds
championship. Jack thought that he
was being guyed when the audience
laughed at his gestures and manner
isms.
Il am doing the very best that
know how to explain to you, and If
make any little slips I viii have to ask
the audience for an apology" said
Prince as he waved his hat and got
busy with riders and motors. Il stalk
ed everything on this one time and I'm
gald made good" Prince shouted at
the crowd.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-09-26
why p. p. P..LiDpman's Great RENE.


Why r. p. P.,LiDpman's Great Rene.
dy, is the Best Medicine In the
United States.
p. P. P. is made up of green PrickIv
Ash bark. gathered when the san ia
down, green poke root dug out of the
ground, and green stillingig root
gathered at the seasonable time. All
brought to our store. and laid our
green as gathered. on large boards. m
dry. wnere they are carefully preserved
in The strongest double-proof spiriIs r.
preserve their virtue intact.
Every article in p. p. r., Lippnan,.
Great Remedy, Is printed plainly 90
the bottle. Every physician knows the
great virtue of +. p. r. in the cure ~
rheumatism, scrofula, blood poison-
ing, catarrh in all its stages, and he
sides r. p. p. il a fine tonic for delica Re
females, curing their troubles. ana In
valuable in dyspepsia
other remedies are made out Of root.
imported from Mexico and the Esst
Indies; are dry and rotten In rnanv
cases. +. =. p. Is made fresh frorn
green roots and barks gathered by our
selves on the seacoast near Savannah
This is why p. r. r. is the best nned1.
cine in the United States. The phvsi.
clans know IL and the patients feel hi
p. p. p. Co. Lippman block. Savannah.
Ga.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-09-26
A HALF MILLION
INCREASE IN CLEARlNGS,

Clearing House Statement shows
strong Tone of Money Market.
The bank clearings for the past week
were 100000 more than the same week
last year. which is looked on by bank
ers as most remarkable showing in
the face of the light cotton receipts
during the past ten days. The figures
are s5,1S6, S692O for the week just pass
ed, against $4.69s59162 for the same
week last year.
Already more money has gone into
the interior for cotton than had been
sent there by Oct. last year, and the
cotton receipts are far behind.
The tide OF money, represented in
the cotton that has been shipped from
this port, is coming back this way now
and is being distributed throughout the
state. Banks in the interior are hav-
ing their exchange accounts settled
with real cash, and the farmers are
putting what money they do not need
on deposit, and as a result never has
there been so much ready cash abroad
in the land as at present
With the increased circulation in
money comes the advance in farming
lands throughout the state. Lands that
sold this time last year for S12 and
SIS per acre are now being held at SIS
and $40, with no easy purchase at those
prices.
Since the opening of the cotton sea-
son the Citizens Bank of Savannah has
been shipping from $50 600 to 100000
into the interior every day, and for
the next few weeks this amount will
be largely increased as the foreign
drafts are liquidated.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-09-26
PAVING OF MOORE AVE.
COMPLETES FINE CIRCUIT.
Continuous Stretch of Paved Road
From City TO Isle of Hope.

Continuous Stretch of Paved Road
From City TO Isle of Hope.
One of the greatest public improve
ments now being made by the county is
in the paving of Moore avenue, more
Familiarity known as the Thunderbolt
road, which was purchased by the
county some time ago. At that time
the old toll gate was removed, the toll
system abolished and the resurfacing of
the road begun.
The work was commenced at Whea-
ton street, and has progressed to a
rsoint a short distance beyond the
Catholic Cemetery near the old Nc
Cormick place. The surfacing is being
done with Augusta gravel. The work
consists in the entire reSurfaclng OF the
road. The shell road was in very bad
condition, the old SkidaWay Shellroad
Company being steady losers on their
investment after the construction of
parallel roads by the county, being I'M
able to keep the road in proper repair.
The Indictment weather and incessant
rains a short while ago retarded the
work considerably, though it did no
appreciate damage. The commission
ers estimate that with good weather
by the middle of November.
The road will be paved to its inter-
section with LaRoche avenue. Its COM
pletion will eSta biish a complete cir
cult of paved roads from the city to
Isle of Hope and return, constituting
one of the most delightful drives in the
country. Commencing at Wheaton
street, the route continues out Moore
avenue to LaRoche avenue and along
this avenue to the bluff at Isle of Hope.
Returning, the Parkersburg road and
by the old causeway to Sandhy on
the Montgomery Cross roads to the
Waters road, the traveller may come
to Estill avenue, and west on this thor
oughfare to Bull street.
Travel to Isle of Hope has been in
creased greatly since the completion of
LaRoche avenue. Automobiles are
particularly partial to this stretch of
road, and when Moore avenue is put in
repair it is expected that the circuit
via Isle of Hope viii be very popular
with those who seek pleasure in driv-
ing, bicycling and automobiing.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-09-26
WALTHOUR WON OUT
But THREE HEATS WITH CHAM
PIoN HAD TO BE RIDDEN.
FRENCHMAN'S GAME FIGHT.
CROWD OF 800 PEOPLE SAW EX-
CITING RACE AT COLISEUM.

start Was Made on Time and There
Were no DeIaxs-Men Rode Like
Mad and the Finishes Were Ex-
citinE-WaIthcur Cheered Justify
When Ne Won Final Heat and
Band Played Dixie-His Victory
Last Night Means That He win
Meet Champion in Final Of
ship.
In the most exciting motor-paced
race ever witnessed in Savannah Bob
bic WalthOur, wearing the Stars and
Stripes, defeated Albert Champion, the
little Frenchman, before 1,500 people
at Jack Princes Coliseum last night.
1t required three heats of I'VE miles
each, however, to decide the winner.
and the crowd went wild. Men and
women stood and shouted until they
were hoarse. They had never before
been given an opportunity of Witness
ing such an exhibition of daring. Prince
kept every promise that he made. even
to starting on times and those who
fiocked to the Coliseum were amazed.
Then, too, there was not a mishap
during the race, something that has
never happened before at the Coliseum.
The Savannah Electric Company han
died the large crowd in excellent style
and the cars were moved under the
personal supervision of Superintendent
of Transportation Oakley. The First
Regiment Band put in its appearance
at the appointed hour and the music
was the best ever heard at the Coliseum.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-09-26
JUVENILE WARRANTS
IN POLICE COURT,

Negroes Charged with Burglary
Were Held for Trial.
At yesterdays session of Police Court
Mat Sullivan and Sandy Griffin, both
colored, were remanded for trial in the
Superior Court for burglarizing the
place of w. Jacobson.
Willie Bowen, aged IL years, and Joe
Gregory, aged 10 years, negroes, were
remanded for trial in the City Court for
vagrancy. The juvenile Migrants were
arrested by Patrolman Raedy
Julia Taylor, a negro girl, charged
with the theft of clothing. was turned
over to the City Court for simple lar
ceny The arrest was made by PATROL
man Goodman.
July Dagins, negro who swiped a
bundle of clothes from a West Side
Greek, was remanded for trial in the
City Court.
Emeline Mcknight, colored, was fined
$40 or thirty days for striking the child
of Mounted Sergeant Murphy.
Willie Small, 16-year-old negro, ar
rested by Patrolman Beach for throw
ing stones on the street, and for cursing
a child, was given thirty days on each
charge.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-09-26
FUNERAL OF
MISS ELLA SHEEHAN.

The funeral of Miss Ella Sheehan
whose death was announced N the
Morning News yesterday took place
a. 4 O'Clock in tho afternoon from the
residence of her brother, Mr.. John
Sheehan, No. SIT s. Ju ian street, east.
The services were largely attended
and many floral offerings attested the
love and esteem III which Miss Shee-
han was held. The services, both at
the house and at the Cathedral, were
conducted by Rev, Father MCGUIRE
The pallbearers were Messrs. John Nc
M: hon Joseph Ran, A. Dermott, An
drew Fitzpatrick Robert Forehand
and Lionel Stapleton.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-09-26
APPLICATIONS FOR
SPACE COMING IN.
Yesterday n Busy One at the savan-
nah Fair

nah Fair.
Yesterday was another busy day at
the Savannah Fair headquarters. The
applications for space in the exhibit
buildings have been coming in thick
and fast, and the space at the disposal
of the management is being taken up
rapidly. In case there are more appli-
cations than can be accommodated with
the present buildings, additional build
ings will be erected.
Secretary Doyle has sent out a cir
cular letter to merchants and business
men throughout the state. In the let
ter he calls attention to the fact that
there is more than So 600 in premiums
offered and a great variety Of depart
ments made. He also makes mention
Of the reputation for prompt paying
OF premiums made IN the past, and
states that the management will sus-
tain that reputation this year. The let
ter closes by thanking the people for
their aid thus far and asking for their
continued hearty cooperation until the
fair is over. The circular was sent TO
all merchants. to mill men, TO turpen-
tine men, to cotton growers, to farmers,
and, in fact. to all who were at all
likely TO make exhibits.
Besides this work, there is the gem
eral correspondence which comes into
the fair headquarters daily TO be gone
over. and the letters answered and filed.
Privilege men have been notified to
send in their bids for privileges, and
all other departments looked after as
far as possible. AS the time for the
opening of the fair approaches the cor
respondence grows steadily larger, and
the forces at headquarters are kept
constantly busy.
Chairman Sig. Gardner of the Ad-
vertising Committee yesterday let the
contract for printing the big colored
posters to be used in announcing the
fair throughout the state.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-09-26
SAVANNAH TRUST co.'s
NEW BRANCH
Will Be Formally Opened on
BrOughtOn street Tonight.


Will Be Formally Opened on
BrOughtOn street Tonight.
The Savannah Trust Company has
installed it's big ELECTRIC monogram sign
in front of Livingston's Pharmacy on
Broughton street, and will formally
open its. branch savings department
there tonight. The branch was open
for business last Saturday night and
a number of accounts were opened,
which is taken as an indication that
the branch will prove popular.
The electric signcis new to Savan-
nah, as nothing of the kind has been
seen here. The letters are two feet
square, and forty changes are made in
nifty seconds. The. sign reads off the
advertisement of the trust company
and then repeats 1T. The idea is to
designate the branch, and also bring
the attention of the people to the new
savings department..
1t is expected the branch will fill a
need among laboring people, and others
who are paid at times which will make
the branch of particular advantage to
them.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-09-26
CITY WRAPPED IN A FOG.
The City and River and Surrounding
Country Almost in Darkness.

The City and River and Surrounding
Country Almost in Darkness.
The autumn fogs set in last night
for all thew were worth. A mist hung
over the river and the Northern part
OF the city early in the evening. Later
everything was wrapped in dense
cloud that could almost be cut. On
the river there as very little stirring.
The few boats that were caught out
or the SHIPS entering and going out
Elove cautiously, blowing the fog Sig
mails almost continuously.
BY midnight the fog spread over the
entire CITY. Out at the Coliseum peU-
pie could hardly see the motorcycles
and the riders. The electric lights
showed family like a luminous spot
through the heavy mist that was al
most rain. so heavy was it. In the
Park ard Park Extension a pedestrian
OH the walks was swallowed up in the
fog. and ii was hardly possible to see
ones ha ~ if held before his face. On
the Bay anJ in the business section it
was as dark as If there were no cleo
trio lights.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-09-26
Liszt Playing Chopin.

From the Booklovers Magazine.
AS List played, his demeanor chang
ed in sympathy with the intensely
dramatic content of the work. During
the somber phantasy. his teeth were
set, his lips and massive jaw firm,
his entire face almost rigid; his gray
eyes burned with the composers in
SEPARATION, and his body Strengthened
out as he leaned somewhat away from
the keyboard. When he struck the
ponderous chords of terror, there was
a vehemence almost diabolical in the
sudden swoop of his great hands, and
the tremendous crash fairly made one
shiver. His nostrils became distended
and his breath came quickly, as one
laboring under great excitement. In
deed. it seemed that the spell of the
great ''tone-poet," with whom, in his
earlier years, he had been on such
friendly terms, had completely mas
tered him; as though he felt himself
again in his presence, and he would
once more prove his devotion to Chop
ms inspired art, and show him that
List still knew and could portray his
innernost soul.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-09-26
CHEAP RATES TO
GEORGIA FAIRS.

The Central of Georgia has announced
dates for issuing cheap rates to At
lanta and Macon account of state and
interstate fairs to be held at these two
places respectively.
The rates for the Atlanta Interstate
Fair will go into effect on Oct. 6, and
will be effective until Oct. 26.
To Macon, account State Fair, from
Oct. 20, with final limit of Nov. 2. Rates
are also announced for Alabama State
Fair, to be held at Birmingham Oct.
1924 and to the state reunion of Con-
federate veterans at Augusta Nov. 10
IL.
Vice President 7. NJ. Emerson and Mr.
II. M. Emerson. of the Atlantic Coast
Line were in Savannah in a special
car yesterday en- route to Brunswick
They left on the afternoon train.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-09-26
RE0PENING OF ss
HEBREW MISSION SCHOOL

The Mission School under the aus
pices of the Jewish Womens Courcil,
will reopen Monday. The opening day
is Oct. 1, but that day being the Day
of Atonement. it was decided to open
the school at the beginning of the
week. The schooIroom at Ann and
Zubly streets has been renovated and
enlarged and preparations are being
made for an increased attendance
The school win be lin charge of Miss
L. Amram. She will be assisted by
Miss L. Hoffman,.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-09-26
ROBBED RESIDENCE
IN BROAD DAYLIGHT.

Between and 2 o'clock yesterday
afternoon the residence of X. II. Dale
at No. 223 Taylor street, east, was en-
tered and robbed. The thief entered
through a window i'm the rear and stole
S135. The theft was reported to the
patrolman on duty in the precinct and
was later made known at police head
quarters.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-09-26
ONLY SIX APPEARED
FOR EXAMINATION.
Notification of Another Examina-
ton Received Yesterday.

Notification of Another Examina-
ton Received Yesterday.
Only six of the ten applicants for
the positions under the civil service
appeared at the postoffice yesterday to
take the regular annual examination.
The examination was completed by
noon. The applicants were distributed
as follows: three stenographers, one
elevator conductor, one typewriter and
one railway mail clerk.
Notification was received at the post
Office yesterday of an examination to
secure eligibles for the appointment of
an engineer craftsman for the super
vising architects office The salary
paid appointees is $1400 per annum.
Applicants must be at least 20 years
of age and must make a satisfactory
standing in an examination in mathe-
MATES (up to and including calculus),
in knowledge of materials and designs,
and in drawing. The previous educa-
ton and experience of the applicants
will also be considered. The examine
ton will require three days of six
hours each and will be held at the
postoffice on Oct. 81, % and %.