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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-08-05
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Try them. Only 25c. Guaranteed by
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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-08-05
Elliott's Emulsifed Oil Lini-
ment
meDt

Is the best Lniment on the market for
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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-08-05

Capital stock paid il, $4,000 90
Undivided Surplus, 5000 90
Individual liability OF stockhol6-
ers in excess of their stock, $4,000 90
Transacss general banking business;
also has a Saving Bank Department. De-
posts of 81 and upward received Inter-
est allowed at the rate of 4 per cent. per
annnn, payable semi-annually.
W.F. B. HAYNsWORTH, President.
R. I. MANNING, WE. REkxE,
Vice-Presi6ent- Cashier.
Jan. 81.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-08-05
Banking is Popular

With those who give little considera-
tion to its advantages.
Chief among these is the security afford
ed. When money is deposited with
The Sumter Savings Bank
It is absolutely safe. And not only is it
secure from fire and thieves, but it is max
ing more money.
SAVINGS DEPOSITS
In our hands draw interest at the rate
of per cent and this is compounded four
times annually.
Evening journal., 1903-03-17

enchq lea ~ a feaahered choir up in a
tree. .stAtsdied there as though await
ing your presence to begin their sere-
made. You may not know much abcu.
birds, and perhaps you have heard their
dheerless chirps all winter, but here is
a new note, note that you have heard
some fine morning every spring, and
ncw you are convinced.
Then you take a stroll out in the
park or across the hills. and as you
wander along a sound like the voice OF
an old friend greets you. II is the sweet
est music Of the year, and contains
not n particle of affectation. Your old
friends, the frogs. are earnestly and in
sistently declaring that spring has
come. And they know what they are
talking about, too. They are so close to
nature that she evidently whispers To
them her secrets. for when with one
voice they begin to prophesy you may
wager that they know.
About this selson the farmer goes
down the cellar to get the last drop ol
cider in the cask, and glancing ovei
at his potato pile observes that they ar,
beginning to sprout. This is a sigr
that he properly interprets; he know.
that they want TO get out of their con.
flnement and prepare for business
They are simply making signs to him
and he knows It. Now If he is a tru,
son Of the soil, he asks no questions
He doesn't speculate ON whether It Is
TOO wet or too cold. but he obeys The
mute appeal OF those potatoes and
plants them. and his faith is always
justified.
Then the housewife some fine morn
ing takes a stroll around the yard, per-
haps picking up clothespins. Her eye is
struck with a bit Of color: she makes
am examination and finds that crocus
is peeping through. Now NO one eveu
expects to see a crocus; they always
surprise us by their early appearance
but after they have been seen, it may
snow or freeze. we know that the win
er Is over, and our opinion Is not t
be shaken. The signs have appeared;
therefore. gentle reader we inform yot
that spring is here.
Evening journal., 1903-03-17
The Feast of Purim.

From the New York Tribune.
If the decree Of the Car granting his
subjects freedom Of worship is carried
out, the Jews OF that country will have
double cause for celebrating the feast
of Purim. which occurred yesterday.
The feast commentaries the time
when Mordecai, with the aid OF Queen
Esther delivered the children of Israel
from the Persian prosecutor. Wherever
there are Jews the feast is celebrated
with song and merrymalSing and the
reading OF the Book OF Esther. In the
realm OF the Car the Jews have, in
deed. small cause for rejoicing, but
even there the Purim celebration is a
time for joyous festivities. II the inn
perial decree shall have the effect OF
making the burden of the Russian Jew
lighter. II II shall break the bonds
which have bound him down to a con-
dition worse than slavery. Purim will
from now on have a deeper Significance
for him, the Car win be remembered
as liberator, and emigration from
Russia will be diminished.
Evening journal., 1903-03-17
.COLORED MAN ON A RAMPAGE
Broke Into Another's House With An
Axe and Smashed Things
Generally.
Special to The Evening Journal.

Special to the Evening Journal.
Newark. March 17-Spencer Lee, a
negro, got drunk and going to the
house of Tom Loper, also colored. on
Saturday night, became abusive. He
was kept out of the house and this an
gered him so that he took an axe and
began smashing things. The side door
was broken in and the inside of the
building was badly wrecked. In at
tempting to deal with him, Loper was
cut on the wrist
Officer Murray was summoned, who,
knowing the drunken man to be des-
perate, quickly called on Constable
Frick. Together these officers got the
handouts about the fellows wrists and
locked him up. He was taken before
Squire Medill the next morning. After
hearing the evidence the magistrate
imposed a fine and costs of $3.50,
which was paid. Bell then had Loper
arrested, charging him with taking his
pocketbook. AS this could not be
verified, Loper was discharged.
Evening journal., 1903-03-17

not sufficient merit to command their
votes.
Anyway, the bill is dead for this ses-
sion, and the great work Of stamping
out the dreaded disease of consrmp-
tion will be postponed for at least two
years. 1t is a deplorable fact that such
a philanthropic enterprise finds few
earnest supporters In our Legislature.
Had the bill provided nice job for
builders, jobs for super1ntendents.
doctors and nurses. Il might have met
q different fate. In the House 1t was
turned down on Che ground that $50, 900
was too great sum 10 be expended
In such a manner. The figure was re-
duced to $4,000. and then II was TO
considered. That was fatal mistake.
The public was prepared to bring pres
sure on the objectors, when they were
allowed to relieve themselves Of censure
by voting for the measure carrying
the smaller appropriation. This small
en- sum would have been wasted in all
probability but It is source of dis
gust to see so meritorious a measure
defeated.
Evening journal., 1903-03-17
TUESDAY. SlARoH II. 1908
THE LEGISLATIVE CAULDRoN

The Legislature is now seetLing
cauldron in which everything, good and
bad has been thrown. A part Of this is
rassing Off into gas. but we rca- tha:
the residue. when the pot shal! have
cooled, Will not be altogether satIseac-
tory.
There is to be NO new charter for
Wilmington. which is a matter OF deep
regret, since It means the reten-
tion OF our cumbersome system, much
inefficency and "a waste Of the peoples
money. But we may get some sausfac-
tion In remembering that the ripper"
bill has been reluctantly laid aside, due
IN a large measure to the exposure by
The press.
The State hospital for consumptives
will not be built. because few mem
bens felt THAT 1t would be a waste Of
public monies for the State TO engage
In this work OF philanthropy. But Il
affords us pleasure to note that the
bill appropriating $4,000 for display
at the st. Louis fair has been laid to
rest Il would have been a disgrace to
have defeated the hospital bill while
spending this large sum for a iunket.
Representative Connolly said that
when Delawareans go 10 the fair. they
|. don't want to go ais pilgrims, but they
hGant to have home" But as there
wifl probably not be 100 Delawareans
TO vist the exposition. there was no
good reason for the State 10 expend
this sum. - aat1ee
The military bill has beeen signed by
the Governor and has become law. This
is proper, since an efficient militia il
very important. and this appropriation
is comparatively small. We owe this
to ourselves as well as to the national
Government.
The Board OF Education of this city
will get an increased allowance OF sl2,-
000 which was demanded by e,ery con-
siderati0n Of fairness. and which was
clearly its due under the law The
great objection which the people OF
Wilmington will have TO find with this
Legislature will be in the authorization
OF the immense increase OF oar bonded
indebtedness. This will put a burden
on our taxpayers that they will have tC
hear f9r MANY years.
Evening journal., 1903-03-17
SUSSEX COUNTY FOLK

Il has been said thht nowhere in the
United States is there purer strain
of English blood than in Sussex coun-
ty. The tide OF emigration has al
ways been towards the North, but u
has simply taken away the surplus.
leaving the old stock without any for
eign element to be assimilated. True,
there have orept over the borders Of
the county settlers from Other States,
but they have always been regarded as
"furriners," and the new bnds have
not been grated on the old stocA 10
any extent
Certain nance have been known all
over Sussex for moro than two hun.
dred years; they have never died out
and in any tody where there are Sus-
sex representatives to this day they &C
cur. This is noticed in the list Of jurors
selected to try Elmer Collins. In tn,
list is a Mustard, Layton, a Wingale
HeaIn, a Pepper, a Townsend and
Knowles. Probably on iuries selecte
100 years hence the same names will
occur. These families have Marie
and inter-married until every SUISSE
lcountian halls in every other kins
man. Possibly this is the reason tina
weddings and funerals are so largel
ATTENDED. The Laytons have Marie
Heamns, ana the Hearns have marie
Mustards; the Nustards in turn hay
married Peppers and the result Ia
been a very warm strain Of blood.
Evening journal., 1903-03-17
EDITORIAL OPINION
The Renefieent corset.

From the New York Evening World.
The corset demonstration OF the
Dressmalxers Protective Association
must be regarded as an exhibition of
Importance both artistically and in n
utilltarian way.
II has been held TO be heresy to
maintain that the female form divine
Is improved by the artificial aid OF the
corset. Have we not the Venus OF
Milo and numerous antique beauties to
prove the contrary? Has not the
compressing armor, with It's barbarous
bone and steel, rendered shapeless
that which Is by nature the physical
well-being and decreased the feminine
expectation OF life In the insurance
actuary's tables?
So the anti-corset agitator and the
dress reformer. But II we deserted the
Milo meandering down Fifth avenue,
should we regard her as beautiful In
form as a good example OF her corseted
sisters?
Opinions might differ. But there
are those who now believe that the
modern corset IN its developed state Is
"A boon to the sex. As perfected II per-
mits a free expansion of the lungs and
allows ample room for the cardiac re.
gion. securing elasticity of movement
where the earlier models there was g
tension dangerous to the health. i
distributes and equalizes the weight o.
skirts. II provides an agreeable curve
OF beauty where in the uncorsete,
there is shapelessness.
Evening journal., 1903-03-17
WHEN THE rRoGs SING

When the frogs are all a-singin'
Then / know that spring Is here,
Oh never mind the almanac,
For what's the use TO keer?
Them frogs know what they're al
about
And when they sing, by gum
know the winters over,
And that gentle spring has comet
They amt no kind OF music
Half as soothin' or as sweet,
And spring without their orchestra
Would hardly be complete.
And l set here with my old pipe
AS happy as n king,
know that spring is over
When the frogs begin 10 sing.
So you don't call It music?
That depends upon the view
And you don't say it's soothin',
But / rather guess / do.
I've flggered it all out, you see.
And / amt half so dumb.
AS to declare the frogs make noise
While slngin'; Spring has come"
When winters here my rheumatic
Just gives me bloomin' fits;
But when the frogs begin to sing,
That rheumatic it quits,
And l feel young as any colt;
And so l say, by Jlngl
The air is full OF music
When the frogs begin to sing!
Bill Parsons.
Evening journal., 1903-03-17

that the trial, which was i'm South
Carolina, was invalidated because, all
though four-ffths OF the population OF
the community where the alleged crime
was committed, were negroes, he was
denied the right of having a negro on
the jury was unfair. We do not see
how it could be wise or safe to declare
that a jury trying n negro must have
one or more negroes on it. Doubtless
there are sections where such q re-
|quirement would mean a certain dis
agreement of the jury, no matter what
the evidence might be. This case ap-
pears to have rested on the claim that
colored men should have been put on
the jury because the accused requested
II as a right. We do not understand
that a contention that the verdict was
contrary to the evidence was presented
to the court.
Evening journal., 1903-03-17
CAUGHT AT RANDOM

The usual bride writes home to her
mother that she has married the best
man in the world" but an Atchlson girl
lately married has rung In novelty; she
writes that "its an too grand to be true"
The Parson-I intend to pray that you
may forgive Casey for having thrown that
brick at you
The Pauent-AIebbe yer rsv'rence 'ud be
saving toime IL ye'd just wait till OF git
well an then pray fer Casey.
When President Roosevelt visits the
Rocky Mountains this spring he has ex-
pressed Il desire to climb Mount Shasta,
The giant Of the ssldyous, which towers
40 feet above sea level.
Bllbson-I understand that the South
American general has resolved to sell his
lie dearly.
Gibson-Yes; he wants $40 for the library
edition.
The Duke Of Devonslhire possesses as an
heirloom Claude Borraine's Book OF
Truth" which is said to be one OF the
rarost and most valuable books in Europe.
A movement has been started in the
New England States for the election OF
sMajor Austin S. Cushman, OF East Or
lange, n. j., as Chief of the
IGrand Army Of the Republic at the annual
encampment in San Francisco next oc-
tober. =.
He-Aiiss Work, I'm going to propose to
you
she-Really. Mr.. Phoxy. I'm sorry
but
He-That we have some ice cream
she-Oh, ! shall be delighted to-
He-somo evening when the weather
lgets warmer.
The Rev. George X. Norris. n Bapuis
preacher OF Cleveland, in addressing th'
Young Mems Christian Association tn
other day, expressed the opinion that I
thief might enter Heaven, but he had hi
doubts as to the ability Of dun preache
to get there.
''Your httle brother seems like play
full boy"
"Yes. he is. He's very playful. Whe'
+ sister was married he stopped up th
! chimney, threw pepper in the furnace, pu
/ brandy In the lemonade. and turned tn
E hose on the minister. Oh, hes playful, a.
4 right.
once nothing was too good for him."
When he had lots of stun.
Now, broke-no longer in the swim
It's plenty good enough.
Evening journal., 1903-03-17
Observation-Disclosures

Representative Tyres bill transfer
ring the garbage collecting from Coun-
Gil 20 the Board OF Health failed to re-
ceiVe the necessary majority. II should
have been passed, since Council has
shown am inability to handle the mot
ter, to call 1t nothing wonse. Mr.. Tyre
remarked in advocating his bill that
there must have been a graft in it."
This aroused the ire of Mr.. Monaghan,
and the offensive remark was with
drawn. But. nevertheless. the public
will be impressed with the truth oi
MIR. Tyres remark.
Mr.. Monaghan attempted to defend
the award OF contracts TO the highest
bidders, but his explanation proved
as we suspected. that there was no de
tense to offer. He admitted that othe
bidders offered to do the work for abou
$1,000 less. but offered the lame ex
cuse that it required great experiene
TO collect garbage. Perhaps it does, bu
. others are TO be deprived Of thei
alienable right Of collecting our gar
age, though Offering TO give bonds fc
- the faithful performance Of the worl
then the garbage collectors berth Wi
become a sinecTe. Yes; Mr.. Tyre wa
right; it looks like graft
Evening journal., 1903-03-17
In an ImpsnstrabIe Forest.

From the New York Press.
How do you know this man was
drunlS?" thundered the magistrate to
the policeman who had brought i'm a
dilapidated prisoner your honor" re-
piled the officer. Il seen him run VI
against a lamppost and fall back, then
run up against it again and fall back
then a third and a fourth time, and fall
back. Then he made a much harder
run. Struck his chest against 1t and
dropped fiat on his back on the side
walk. Then, your honor, 1 crossed the
street to pick him up, and as l was
about to take hold OF him he said tC
me, your honor; 1T amt no-no use
s impenetrable forest"
Evening journal., 1903-03-17
THE VoTEns, AssIsrANr

The Regular Republicans in the Leg
islature have passed the voters assist
ant repeater, thus they kept faith with
the people. The test OF their sincerity
has been regarded as lying In their ac-
tion on this bill. Had they been actu-
ated simply by partisan motives they
would have found MANY good excuses
for Obswucting its passage. They knew,
as tine public knew, that the voters as
sistant law was an iniouity and an
abominatlon, and that It's only purpose
was to defeat certain provisions OF the
constitution and OF the law. Senator
Connor attempted a deiense but was
compelled to fall back upon the propo-
sition that a man has the right TO see
that the goods for which he pays are
delivered. That was a most extraordi-
nary plea; but It was the best that the
friends OF the voters assistant measure
had.
It is now a matter for the considera-
hon of the Governor, and we cannot
seIe how he can refuse 10 append his
signature. The people believe that the
Governor is honest and that he viii dc
his duty, unless he submits TO PRESSURE
We have no doubt that the Secretary
Of State will insist ON inaction on tn,
Governors part, thus allowing the
bin to die But the Secre.
tary OF State is not the Cover
nor, unless John HUM turns th'
Office over to him. We think this Is
an opportunity for Governor HUM I,
show the people that me has the cour
ago to do his duty regardless Of pres
sure.
Evening journal., 1903-03-17
SIGNS OF Spring

Spring has come 1t may be showing
when these lines are read. but We know
what we aae talking about 1t isn't a
matter OF the calendar. but there are
signs all around us that only the blind
and dumb can miss. Some morning you
arise and open the shutters. expecting
an icy blast, when instead there is
mellow touch TO the atmosphere thS
.nfso.s vos,r g,rnss and goess To the heas
like champagne. Then your ears ar
Evening journal., 1903-03-17
chIId labor LeaIslatlon.

From the Philadelphia Press.
The year promises TO be memorable
for It's legislation upon child labor Six
States. three In the North-this state,
New York. and Oregon-and three in
the South--north and South Carolina
and Alabama-have had laws under
consideration. Oregon has gone far
ther than any other State, having
raised the age limit to IA years. and
prohibited employment altogether for
children under 16 unless they can read
and write. A limit of this kind ought
to exist in every state instead OF the
l2-year limit, which most civilized
States have adopted.
Evening journal., 1903-03-17
NO MONEY FOR CoNsUMPrIvEs

The tuberculosis santiarium bill was
killed yesterday in the Senate by the
refusal of several members to vote. We
do not know what their motives were,
possibly they were led to their policy OF
inaction because SO much money had
been voted for other measures that
there was nothing left for this. Possibly
they held that the bill as amended, al
lowing only $4,000 for the work, haC
Evening journal., 1903-03-17
A STUBBORN COLD OR
BRONCHITIS.

yields more readily to Scott's
Emulsion OF cod-liver oil than
to anything that you can take
and if persistently used a few
days, will break up the cold
When you awake in the
night choked up and cough
ing hard, take a dose of the
Emulsion, and you will gef
Immediate relief, where nc
,ough medicine will give yol
-elief. 1t has a soothing anC
healing effect upon the throa
and bronchial tubes.
Send for Free Sample.
SCOTT & BOVINE, Chemists, 49, Pearl St,, n. Y
Evening journal., 1903-03-17
Samuel Lees Co., Fifth si1nai'i and Market fsia;f sts
Anthony Higgins Addresses Union.

An interesting address was made by
Anthony Higgins before the members cf
the Central Presbyterian Union in Cen
tral Frcshvterian Church last evening oA
'"rhe iuty of a Citizen Of the State"
Following the address there were rccsia-
tions md at the close refreshments were
served.
Evening journal., 1903-03-17
Kent JalI Warden Resians.

Special TO the Evening Journal.
Dover, March 17.-Warden John W.
Ward, OF the Kent county Jail, has
handed in his resignation as warden OF
the Kent county jail, and has moved to
Milford. At present Sheriff Melvin's
son is acting as warden.
Evening journal., 1903-03-17

Representative Connolly in burst OF
eloquence yesterday exclaimed Il ap-
peal to you as fathers and mothers" 3"
He probably meant fathers and grand
mothers"
Evening journal., 1903-03-17
coIored Men on Juries.
nm The Boston Herald Ind)

From the Boston Herald (lnd)
Justice Holmes, OF the United States
Supreme Court, handed down a decis-
ion on Monday that has some bearing
on the race question. A convicted muir
derer sought a new trial on the ground
Evening journal., 1903-03-17
ch. loyal sons. the dear old sod

LTIl IUYdI oUIl7l IIIV UIlII VIU 0Uu
Remembrance Graves today.
The cottage and the blooming fields
That lie so far away,
The kith and kind ye love so well
In memory are seen;
So wear a bit Of green, today,
Just wear a bit Of green!
Evening journal., 1903-03-17

Send for Free Sample.
SCOTT s BOVINE, Chemists, 4o9 Pearl ST., n. Y.
Evening journal., 1903-03-17
SAMUEL LEES CO.
Special Values for Wednesdays Sale

Trimmed Hats
in All
Their Lowell
ness at a
Great Saving
in Price
Evening journal., 1903-03-17
IWo Witnesses Absent.


After the jury had been DRAWN yes
terday afternoon Deputy Attorney-G Cen
era Richards asked that the names of
the witnesses for the State be called.
Sixty five names were called, and all
but two answered. They we're the Rev.
+. j. Cochran and Frank Hitch. At
tachments returnable today were issued
for them. A few more witnesses will
be summoned tomorrow.
It is said that DR.. Robin, of Newark,
the chemist. who completely examined
the blood found about the Collins farm,
viii not be summoned. He will appear
however. without the papers being
served on him. He has completed the
examination. but the State will moi
make It public just yet
Collins Seems Cool.
When the indictment was being rea(
collins stood with uplifted hand. HI
steadily looked the clerk of the peac'
in the face. apparently giving undi
vided attention TO every word uttere'
by the official. To support himself h
lrested his arm on the rail of the dock
He wore a black suit of clothes, and II
the buttonhole of the lapel was
small lodge button. Twenty-Five min
utes was consumed in reading the in
dictment.
When he was asked, "Are you guilt
or not guilty?" he answered in a low
but distinct, voice. 'tNot guilty. Rol
crt c. White, one of his counsel. stoo
outside the dock in front of him.
Evening journal., 1903-03-17
SAMUEL LEES co.
III Special S
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Spring v
Department Stores. Jacle
Z pnr Fifth and Morkog cto for Lad
Us II WI ~" u''u '"u'nV' v'S' LEES

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Evening journal., 1903-03-17

$500, $3.50 and s1O.OO-Black silk
Dress Skirts, values $1,000, $1,000 and
$500.